H.R. 4790 · 118TH CONGRESSHouse · Jul 30, 2025
Prioritizing Economic Growth Over Woke Policies Act
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On Motion to Recommit
On Motion to Recommit
The House of Representatives rejected a motion to recommit H.R. 4790, the Prioritizing Economic Growth Over Woke Policies Act. A motion to recommit is a procedural move typically used by the minority party to provide one final opportunity to amend a bill or send it back to committee before a final vote on passage. In this instance, the motion failed with 206 votes in favor and 211 against. The vote was entirely split along party lines, with every voting Democrat supporting the motion and every voting Republican opposing it. This result indicates that the Republican majority successfully blocked the Democratic attempt to alter the legislation, maintaining the bill's original language as it moved toward a final vote. Because the motion failed, the House proceeded with the legislative process for H.R. 4790 without the changes proposed by the minority party. This procedural hurdle is a common feature of House floor debates, often serving as a test of party unity on controversial pieces of legislation.
On Passage
On Passage
The House of Representatives passed H.R. 4790, titled the Prioritizing Economic Growth Over Woke Policies Act. The legislation seeks to restrict the use of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria in investment decisions and corporate disclosures. Supporters argue the bill protects investors from politically motivated financial mandates, while opponents contend it undermines transparency regarding climate and social risks. The vote followed strict party lines, with 212 Republicans voting in favor and 203 Democrats voting against. Only three Democrats joined the Republican majority to pass the measure. This result reflects a broader ongoing debate in Congress over the role of social policy in financial markets and the authority of federal regulators to mandate non-financial disclosures. Because the bill passed the House, it now moves to the Senate for consideration. However, given the narrow partisan divide and the current leadership in the Senate, the bill faces significant hurdles to becoming law. If it does not pass the Senate before the end of the current session, the legislative process would have to begin again in the next Congress.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Jul 30, 2025