Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7744) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
- Bill Number
- H.Res. 1095
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Congress
- Status
- Passed House
- Latest Action
- 2026-03-04: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Last Updated
- 2026-07-11T21:59:40Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This resolution (H. Res. 1095) establishes the procedural rules for the U.S. House of Representatives to consider and debate H.R. 7744, a bill providing funding (appropriations) for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, along with other related purposes. It streamlines the legislative process to expedite the bill's advancement.
Key Provisions
- Waiver of Objections: All procedural objections (points of order) against considering the bill or its specific provisions are waived, allowing it to move forward without typical challenges.
- Deemed Read: The bill is treated as already read in full, skipping the formal reading to save time.
- Debate and Voting Rules:
- Limits debate to one hour, split equally between the chair and ranking minority member of the House Appropriations Committee (or their designees).
- Orders the "previous question," which ends debate and forces a vote on the bill or any amendments, preventing further delays.
- Allows only two exceptions: the specified debate time and one motion to recommit (a procedure where the bill can be sent back to committee for changes).
- Final Passage: The process leads directly to a vote on final passage without additional intervening actions.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
This resolution does not amend or change any existing laws. It is a procedural tool (a "rule") that temporarily modifies standard House debate and objection rules specifically for H.R. 7744, but these changes apply only to this bill's consideration and do not alter broader statutory law.
Potential Impacts
- On Government Agencies: Facilitates quicker funding approval for DHS, which handles border security, immigration, cybersecurity, and disaster response. Delays in appropriations could disrupt operations, so this speeds up resource allocation for FY 2026.
- On Citizens: Indirectly affects public services reliant on DHS, such as emergency management and border protections, by enabling timely budgeting. No direct impact on individual rights or taxes.
- On International Relations: Minimal direct effect, though DHS funding influences U.S. border and security policies that interact with foreign governments (e.g., immigration enforcement).
Main Stakeholders Affected
- House Members and Committees: Primarily the Appropriations Committee, as it controls debate; impacts majority and minority parties' ability to influence the bill.
- Department of Homeland Security: Benefits from expedited funding to maintain operations.
- General Public and Advocacy Groups: Those involved in immigration, security, or disaster relief may see faster policy implementation, though the resolution itself does not detail the bill's content.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal/Constitutional: Aligns with the House's constitutional authority (Article I) to set its own rules for debate and passage. Waiving points of order is a common practice but can limit minority input, potentially raising procedural fairness concerns under House rules (though not unconstitutional).
- Political: As a partisan tool often used by the majority party, it accelerates passage of a key spending bill, reducing opportunities for amendments or delays. This could heighten partisan tensions if the minority views it as overly restrictive, but it promotes efficiency in budget processes amid fiscal deadlines. No broader legal challenges are implied by the resolution alone.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
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Recent Actions
- 2026-03-04: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2026-03-04: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 211 - 209 (Roll no. 80). (text: CR H2380) (Roll call 80)
- 2026-03-04: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 211 - 209 (Roll no. 80). (text: CR H2380) (Roll call 80)
- 2026-03-04: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 208 (Roll no. 79). (consideration: CR H2388-2389) (Roll call 79)
- 2026-03-04: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1095.
- 2026-03-04: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2380-2390)
- 2026-03-03: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 64.
- 2026-03-03: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7744 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Bill is closed to amendments.
- 2026-03-03: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-540, by Mr. Jack.
- 2026-03-03: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-540, by Mr. Jack.
Bill Versions
- Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7744) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes. — issued 2026-03-04 — PDF (1 pages)
- Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7744) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes. — issued 2026-03-03 — PDF (4 pages)