Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4) to amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to revise the criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to section 4 of the Act, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 3684) to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes; and providing for the adoption of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 14) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031; and for other purposes.

Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 601, H. Res. 600 is laid on the table.

H.Res.600 through Congress

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Related Senate measure: S.Con.Res.14 A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031.

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This resolution (1) sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 4 (establishing new criteria for the preclearance of, public notification of changes to, and judicial consideration of challenges to voting practices); (2) provides for the consideration of Senate amendments to H.R. 3684 (providing funding for infrastructure projects); (3) provides for the adoption of S.Con.Res. 14 (establishing the congressional budget for FY2022, setting forth budgetary levels for FY2023-FY2031, and providing reconciliation instructions for legislation that increases the deficit); (4) provides for the adoption of H.Res. 595 (committing to concur in Senate amendments to H.R. 3684 by September 28, 2021); and (5) provides for the tabling of H.Res. 594 (providing the rules for consideration of various bills).

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Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2] · D–CO

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Aug 24, 2021
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 601, H. Res. 600 is laid on the table.
Aug 24, 2021
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 32.
Aug 24, 2021
Provides for consideration of H.R. 4, the Senate amendment to H.R. 3684, and S. Con. Res. 14. Rule makes in order one hour of debate on H.R. 4 and the Senate amendment to H.R. 3684 and allows for a motion to recommit for H.R. 4. Upon passage of the resolution, S. Con. Res. 14 and H. Res. 595, as adopted are amended and H. Res. 594 is laid on the table.
Aug 24, 2021
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 117-116, by Mr. Neguse.
Aug 24, 2021
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 117-116, by Mr. Neguse.
Aug 24, 2021
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Analyze H.Res.600 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Res.600, 117th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4) to amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to revise the criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to section 4 of the Act, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 3684) to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes; and providing for the adoption of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 14) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031; and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-resolution/600

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 2021-08-24.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hres600/BILLS-117hres600rh.htm

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Analyze H.Res.600 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Res.600, 117th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4) to amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to revise the criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to section 4 of the Act, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 3684) to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes; and providing for the adoption of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 14) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031; and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-resolution/600

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 2021-08-24.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hres600/BILLS-117hres600rh.htm

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Discuss H.Res.600, 117th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4) to amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to revise the criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to section 4 of the Act, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 3684) to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes; and providing for the adoption of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 14) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031; and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-resolution/600

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 2021-08-24.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hres600/BILLS-117hres600rh.htm

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Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.600 through a conservative lens, focusing on fiscal responsibility, institutional stability, federalism, and the scope of government. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and any provisions that challenge this perspective.

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Discuss H.Res.600, 117th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4) to amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to revise the criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to section 4 of the Act, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 3684) to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes; and providing for the adoption of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 14) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031; and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-resolution/600

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 2021-08-24.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hres600/BILLS-117hres600rh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:05:08Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.600 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.