Summary
House Resolution 189 proposes stricter requirements for foreign state-controlled media outlets seeking access to the House of Representatives news galleries. Under this resolution, reporters from media organizations owned or controlled by foreign governments, royal families, or foreign political parties would be denied entry unless they are fully registered and in compliance with the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA).
Additionally, the resolution would require these reporters to pass an FBI background check every six months to certify they do not pose a security threat, and it would limit any single foreign state media outlet to a maximum of 10 credentialed representatives. For the public, these changes are intended to increase transparency regarding which foreign-government-affiliated organizations are reporting from the Capitol and to ensure that those with access meet specific federal disclosure and security standards.
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Lifecycle of the Bill
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1019-1020)
Mar 6, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 198, 2 Present (Roll no. 62).
Mar 6, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 198, 2 Present (Roll no. 62). (text: 03/05/2025 CR H998)
Mar 6, 2025
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 198, 2 Present (Roll no. 62). (text: 03/05/2025 CR H998)
Mar 6, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 6, 2025
NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION - Mr. Newhouse notified the House of his intent to offer a privileged resolution pursuant to clause 2(a)(1) of rule IX. The Chair announced that a determination will be made at the time designated for consideration of the resolution.
Mar 5, 2025
QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE - Mr. Newhouse rose to a question of the privileges of the House and offered the resolution. The Chair directed the Clerk to report the resolution. Upon examination of the resolution, the Chair determined that the resolution did constitute a question of the privileges of the House.
Mar 5, 2025
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H998-1004)
Mar 5, 2025
Ms. Clark (MA) moved to table the measure.
Mar 5, 2025
On motion to table Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 211, 1 Present (Roll no. 60).
Mar 5, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 189.
Mar 5, 2025
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Mar 5, 2025
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 189, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Mar 5, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1019-1020)
Mar 6, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 198, 2 Present (Roll no. 62).
Mar 6, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 198, 2 Present (Roll no. 62). (text: 03/05/2025 CR H998)
Mar 6, 2025
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 198, 2 Present (Roll no. 62). (text: 03/05/2025 CR H998)
Mar 6, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 6, 2025
NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION - Mr. Newhouse notified the House of his intent to offer a privileged resolution pursuant to clause 2(a)(1) of rule IX. The Chair announced that a determination will be made at the time designated for consideration of the resolution.
Mar 5, 2025
QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE - Mr. Newhouse rose to a question of the privileges of the House and offered the resolution. The Chair directed the Clerk to report the resolution. Upon examination of the resolution, the Chair determined that the resolution did constitute a question of the privileges of the House.
Mar 5, 2025
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H998-1004)
Mar 5, 2025
Ms. Clark (MA) moved to table the measure.
Mar 5, 2025
On motion to table Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 211, 1 Present (Roll no. 60).
Mar 5, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 189.
Mar 5, 2025
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Mar 5, 2025
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 189, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Mar 5, 2025
