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H.Res. 953 · 119th Congress

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6703) to ensure access to affordable health insurance; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 498) to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to prohibit Federal Medicaid funding for gender transition procedures for minors; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3492) to amend section 116 of title 18, United States Code, with respect to genital and bodily mutilation and chemical castration of minors; and relating to consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilitate a more efficient, effective, and timely environmental review process.

Passed HouseCongress
IntroducedDec 17, 2025
Passed HouseDec 17, 2025

Where it stands

Passed House. Latest step, Dec 17, 2025: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. The House passed it 213–209. In the House, Iowa's representatives split: Randy Feenstra did not vote, Ashley Hinson did not vote, Mariannette Miller-Meeks yes, Zachary Nunn did not vote.

What it does

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This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 6703) to ensure access to affordable health insurance; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 498) to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to prohibit Federal Medicaid funding for gender transition procedures for minors; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3492) to amend section 116 of title 18, United States Code, with respect to genital and bodily mutilation and chemical castration of minors; and relating to consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilitate a more efficient, effective, and timely environmental review process.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Reported to House, Dec 17, 2025).

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What has happened

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  1. Dec 17, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 213 - 209 (Roll no. 344). Roll call recordLibrary of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. Dec 17, 2025 · HousePassed 213–209
    Iowa: Randy Feenstra did not vote, Ashley Hinson did not vote, Mariannette Miller-Meeks yes, Zachary Nunn did not vote
    On Agreeing to the Resolution · needed a majority
    R 213 yes, 1 noD 0 yes, 208 noEach member · Record
1 other recorded vote (procedure and amendments)
  1. Dec 17, 2025 · HousePassed 204–203
    Iowa: Randy Feenstra did not vote, Ashley Hinson did not vote, Mariannette Miller-Meeks did not vote, Zachary Nunn did not vote
    On Ordering the Previous Question · needed a majority
    R 204 yes, 0 noD 0 yes, 203 noEach member · Record