Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
- Bill Number
- H.Res. 1142
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Congress
- Status
- Passed House
- Latest Action
- 2026-03-27: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Last Updated
- 2026-06-11T23:26:44Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This House Resolution (H. Res. 1142) is a procedural measure to expedite the House of Representatives' consideration and amendment of H.R. 7147, a bill providing further consolidated appropriations (funding) for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes. It allows the House to agree to a Senate amendment to the bill while proposing its own changes.
Key Provisions
- Automatic Action Upon Adoption: Once adopted, the resolution deems the House to have:
- Removed H.R. 7147 (with its Senate amendment) from the Speaker's table.
- Concurred in the Senate amendment, but only with an additional House amendment consisting of the full text of Rules Committee Print 119-21.
- No floor debate or separate vote is required for these actions, streamlining the process.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- This resolution itself introduces no direct changes to existing laws; it is purely procedural.
- Any substantive changes would stem from H.R. 7147 and the Rules Committee Print 119-21 (not provided here), which likely modify funding levels, programs, or priorities in prior appropriations laws for fiscal year 2026.
Potential Impacts
- Government Agencies: Enables quicker passage of funding, avoiding potential government shutdowns by extending or adjusting appropriations for federal operations through September 30, 2026.
- Citizens: Supports continued government services (e.g., defense, healthcare, education) funded by the bill, potentially affecting public programs and benefits.
- International Relations: Minimal direct impact, unless the underlying bill includes foreign aid or defense spending adjustments.
- Congressional Process: Speeds up bicameral agreement, reducing delays in budget negotiations.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Congress: House leadership, Rules Committee, and members voting on the resolution.
- Federal Agencies and Employees: Recipients of appropriated funds (e.g., Defense Department, HHS).
- Taxpayers and General Public: Indirectly affected through federal spending priorities.
- Senate: Responds to House counter-amendment, potentially leading to conference or final passage.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Constitutional: Aligns with Article I's appropriations power and bicameralism by facilitating House-Senate reconciliation without violating presentment clause (requires presidential signature for enrolled bill).
- Legal: Procedural shortcut via "Speaker's table" and deemed concurrence is standard under House rules but can limit debate, raising questions of transparency.
- Political: Often used in end-of-session or deadline-driven budget fights; signals compromise between chambers on spending, potentially averting shutdowns but inviting criticism for bypassing full debate. No court challenges anticipated if rules-compliant.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Rep. Fischbach, Michelle [R-MN-7]
Recent Actions
- 2026-03-27: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2026-03-27: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 213 - 203 (Roll no. 108). (text: CR H2793) (Roll call 108)
- 2026-03-27: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 213 - 203 (Roll no. 108). (Roll call 108)
- 2026-03-27: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 206 (Roll no. 107). (consideration: CR H2802) (Roll call 107)
- 2026-03-27: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1142.
- 2026-03-27: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2793-2803)
- 2026-03-27: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 69.
- 2026-03-27: The resolution provides that the House shall be considered to have taken from the Speaker's table H.R. 7147 and to have concurred in the Senate amendment with an amendment consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 119-21.
- 2026-03-27: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-575, by Mrs. Fischbach.
- 2026-03-27: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-575, by Mrs. Fischbach.
Bill Versions
- Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes. — issued 2026-03-27 — PDF (1 pages)
- Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes. — issued 2026-03-27 — PDF (4 pages)