H. Res. 256
108th Congress
House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1474) to facilitate check truncation by authorizing substitute checks, to foster innovation in the check collection system without mandating receipt of…
Official title: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1474) to facilitate check truncation by authorizing substitute checks, to foster innovation in the check collecti… Show full official titleShow less
Official title: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1474) to facilitate check truncation by authorizing substitute checks, to foster innovation in the check collection system without mandating receipt of checks in electronic form, and to improve the overall efficiency of the Nation's payments system, and for other purposes.
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Jun 5, 2003
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 5, 2003
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4985)
Jun 5, 2003
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4985)
Jun 5, 2003
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll No. 243).
Jun 5, 2003
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 256.
Jun 5, 2003
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4985-4996)
Jun 3, 2003
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-138, by Mr. Sessions.
Jun 3, 2003
Introduced in House
Jun 3, 2003
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 55.
Jun 3, 2003
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1474 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be read by section. Bill is open to amendments.
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2003 | House · vote #243 | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | 220–198 | See who voted → |
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Plain-English summary
Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 1474 (substitute checks and check collection innovation).
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 256: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1474) to facilitate check truncation by authorizing substitute checks, to foster innovation in the check collection system without mandating receipt of checks in electronic form, and to improve the overall efficiency of the Nation's payments system, and for other purposes.. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HRES-256/
"H. Res. 256: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1474) to facilitate check truncation by authorizing substitute checks, to foster innovation in the check collection system without mandating receipt of checks in electronic form, and to improve the overall efficiency of the Nation's payments system, and for other purposes.." 108th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HRES-256/.
H. Res. 256, 108th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HRES-256/.
[H. Res. 256: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1474) to facilitate check truncation by authorizing substitute checks, to foster innovation in the check collection system without mandating receipt of checks in electronic form, and to improve the overall efficiency of the Nation's payments system, and for other purposes.](https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HRES-256/)