In recent Congresses, the resolution specifying House internal rules of procedure includes reserving bill numbers for.
In recent Congresses, the resolution specifying House internal rules of procedure includes reserving bill numbers for assignment by the Speaker. In the 112th Congress (2011-2012) the practice was extended to reserve additional bill numbers for assignment by the Minority Leader. Resolutions with “Numbering of Bills” sections include: H.Res.5 [114], H.Res.5 [113], H.Res.5 [112], H.Res.5 [111], H.Res.6 [110], H.Res.5 [109], H.Res.5 [108], H.Res.5 [107]. In the Senate, some of the lowest bills numbers are reserved for leadership.