Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7148) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7147) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
- Bill Number
- H.Res. 1014
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Congress
- Status
- Passed House
- Latest Action
- 2026-01-22: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Last Updated
- 2026-07-03T08:09:20Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
H. Res. 1014 is a procedural resolution that sets the terms for House consideration and passage of two appropriations bills—H.R. 7148 and H.R. 7147—for fiscal year 2026 ending September 30, 2026. It streamlines debate, amendments, and engrossment (final preparation) of these bills into a single consolidated package, while incorporating a specific repeal of a prior Senate-related provision.
Key Provisions
- Consideration of H.R. 7148: Authorizes the Speaker to move the House into the Committee of the Whole for debate (limited to 1 hour, equally divided between majority and minority leaders of the Appropriations Committee). Waives all points of order (objections based on rules) against the bill. Pre-adopts one amendment from the Rules Committee report; allows only specified further amendments from that report (offered by designated members, with limited debate, non-amendable). Orders the bill reported back for final passage without further motions except recommit (sending back to committee).
- Consideration of H.R. 7147: Makes the bill immediately in order for House floor action. Waives points of order; pre-adopts a specified amendment (detailed in Section 7) that repeals a Senate notification requirement. Limits debate to 1 hour (equally divided); orders final passage without intervening motions except recommit.
- Explanatory Materials: Permits the Appropriations Committee chair to insert explanations of both bills into the Congressional Record (official House proceedings log) by January 23, 2026.
- Transmission Delay: Prohibits sending H.R. 7148 to the Senate until H.R. 7147 passes the House, ensuring coordinated action.
- Engrossment Instructions for H.R. 7148: Directs the Clerk (House recording officer) to combine the bill with provisions from H.R. 7006 (Divisions A–C, redesignated as E–G) and H.R. 7147 (titles I–V, as Division H); further redesignate existing Divisions E–F as I–J; update cross-references, short titles, headings, and make technical fixes (e.g., spelling, numbering).
- Adoption of Prior Resolution: Adopts House Resolution 375 (as amended by the Rules Committee) without further debate.
- Specified Amendment for H.R. 7147: Adds a new section repealing Section 213 (and its amendments) from title II, division C of the Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026. This targets "Senate notification requirements relating to legal process on disclosures of Senate data," nullifying those rules.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- No direct changes beyond the repeal in the amendment to H.R. 7147, which eliminates a 2026 continuing resolution provision requiring notifications to the Senate about legal processes (e.g., subpoenas or court orders) involving disclosures of Senate-held data. This simplifies procedures for handling such disclosures without Senate oversight alerts.
- Procedurally, it alters House rules for these bills by waiving objections, limiting amendments, and mandating consolidation, bypassing standard debate and modification processes.
Potential Impacts
- Government Agencies: Facilitates timely funding for fiscal year 2026 via consolidated appropriations, avoiding lapses in government operations (e.g., for agriculture, military, veterans). The repeal may streamline legal handling of Senate data disclosures, potentially affecting agencies like intelligence or law enforcement that interact with Senate information.
- Citizens: Ensures continuity of federal services and programs funded through these appropriations, preventing shutdowns that could disrupt benefits, infrastructure, or public services.
- International Relations: Minimal direct impact, though appropriations may include foreign aid or military funding components that indirectly affect U.S. diplomacy or alliances.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Congress: House members (especially Appropriations and Rules Committees) gain structured control over debate; Senate indirectly affected by the delayed transmission and data disclosure repeal, which removes a notification layer.
- Federal Agencies and Departments: Benefit from consolidated funding (e.g., Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs); those dealing with Senate data (e.g., DOJ, intelligence agencies) may see reduced procedural hurdles.
- Taxpayers and the Public: Impacted through sustained government funding and potential efficiencies in legal data processes, though the repeal could raise transparency concerns for Senate oversight.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal: The waiver of points of order and pre-adoption of amendments could limit challenges to bill contents under House rules, potentially raising questions about regular order (standard legislative process). The repeal removes a specific 2026 safeguard for Senate data privacy during legal actions, which might affect compliance with broader laws like the Federal Rules of Evidence or privacy statutes, but it has no force until the underlying bill passes.
- Constitutional: Aligns with Article I powers for appropriations and internal congressional rules, but the consolidation into one bill may concentrate legislative authority, testing separation of powers if viewed as bypassing bicameral scrutiny.
- Political: As a "rule" from the Rules Committee (often majority-controlled), it enables swift passage of a must-pass funding package, possibly amid partisan divides on spending. The data repeal could spark debates on congressional transparency and inter-branch relations, influencing future appropriations negotiations.
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Recent Actions
- 2026-01-22: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2026-01-22: On agreeing to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote: 214 - 213 (Roll no. 41). (Roll call 41)
- 2026-01-22: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote: 214 - 213 (Roll no. 41). (Roll call 41)
- 2026-01-22: On ordering the previous question on the amendment and the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 215-213 (Roll no. 39). (Roll call 39)
- 2026-01-22: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1183-1185)
- 2026-01-22: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 1014, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question on the amendment and the resolution and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
- 2026-01-22: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1014.
- 2026-01-22: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1177-1183; text: CR H1177)
- 2026-01-22: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 56.
- 2026-01-22: The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7148 under a structured rule and H.R. 7147 under a closed rule. The rule provides for one hour of debate and a motion to recommit on each bill.
- 2026-01-22: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-462, by Ms. Foxx.
- 2026-01-22: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-462, by Ms. Foxx.
Bill Versions
- Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7148) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7147) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; and for other purposes. — issued 2026-01-22 — PDF (5 pages)
- Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7148) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7147) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; and for other purposes. — issued 2026-01-22 — PDF (6 pages)