Enabling the House of Representatives to be responsive to its membership.

H.Res. 997 is a non-binding resolution introduced by Representative James P. McGovern (D-MA) that addresses internal House of Representatives procedures. The resolution proposes measures intended to make the House more responsive to its membership. As a non-binding resolution, this measure does not have the force of law and does not require presidential signature; it would serve as an expression of the House's intent regarding its internal operations rather than creating enforceable legal requirements.

The resolution is currently in the committee referral stage and has not yet been voted on by the full House. Without an official summary available, the specific procedural changes proposed are not detailed in the provided information. If enacted, any changes would affect how the House operates internally and how responsive it can be to requests and concerns from its own members, though the practical impact on everyday citizens would depend on the specific procedural modifications included in the resolution.