Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1181) to prohibit payment card networks and covered entities from requiring the use of or assigning merchant category codes that distinguish a firearms retailer from general-merchandise retailer or sporting-goods retailer, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9022) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8595) making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9237) to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, and other Federal laws, to improve benefits for veterans and the administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
- Bill Number
- H.Res. 1377
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Congress
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-06-23: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 82.
- Last Updated
- 2026-07-06T22:06:15Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose H. Res. 1377 establishes procedural rules for House consideration of four separate bills: H.R. 1181 (firearms merchant category codes), H.R. 9022 (energy and water appropriations), H.R. 8595 (national security and State Department appropriations), and H.R. 9237 (veterans benefits and Department of Veterans Affairs administration). The resolution waives certain procedural hurdles to allow these bills to reach the floor under structured conditions.
Key Provisions
- H.R. 1181 consideration: Provides one hour of debate equally divided between the chair and ranking member of the Financial Services Committee. An amendment in the nature of a substitute is adopted automatically. Points of order are waived, and the bill proceeds to final passage with one motion to recommit permitted.
- H.R. 9022 consideration: Allows the House to resolve into the Committee of the Whole for general debate limited to one hour. Amendments are restricted to those printed in Part A of the Rules Committee report, en bloc amendments, and up to 10 pro forma amendments per side. Points of order related to clause 2 of rule XXI are waived.
- H.R. 8595 consideration: Similar structure to H.R. 9022, with one hour of general debate. Amendments limited to those in Part B of the Rules Committee report, en bloc amendments, and pro forma amendments. Waives points of order under clause 2 or clause 5(a) of rule XXI.
- H.R. 9237 consideration: Provides one hour of debate equally divided between the chair and ranking member of the Veterans’ Affairs Committee. An amendment printed in Part C of the Rules Committee report is adopted automatically. Points of order are waived, with one motion to recommit allowed.
Significant Changes to Existing Law This resolution does not amend substantive statutes. Instead, it modifies standard House procedures for these specific bills by waiving points of order, limiting amendments to pre-approved lists, and setting strict debate and amendment timelines. It introduces structured rules that depart from open amendment processes under the five-minute rule for appropriations measures.
Potential Impacts
- Accelerates floor consideration of appropriations and policy bills for fiscal year 2027.
- Restricts the ability of Members to offer floor amendments outside designated lists, potentially reducing opportunities for broader debate.
- Affects agencies including the Department of Energy, Department of State, and Department of Veterans Affairs by enabling timely passage of their funding and benefit measures.
- May influence payment card networks and firearms retailers through expedited handling of H.R. 1181.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- House Members and the Rules Committee.
- Committees on Financial Services, Appropriations, and Veterans’ Affairs.
- Federal agencies receiving appropriations or policy changes (energy, water, national security, State Department, and veterans programs).
- Industries and individuals directly addressed by the underlying bills, such as firearms retailers and veterans.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications The resolution relies on the House’s authority under Article I of the Constitution to determine its rules of proceeding. By waiving points of order and limiting amendments, it concentrates procedural control with the majority leadership. This approach is common for appropriations and targeted policy bills but can raise questions about minority party input and the deliberative process.
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Recent Actions
- 2026-06-23: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 82.
- 2026-06-23: The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1181 and H.R. 9237 under a closed rule and H.R. 9022 and H.R. 8595 under a structured rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
- 2026-06-23: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-707, by Mr. Jack.
- 2026-06-23: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-707, by Mr. Jack.
Bill Versions
- Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1181) to prohibit payment card networks and covered entities from requiring the use of or assigning merchant category codes that distinguish a firearms retailer from general-merchandise retailer or sporting-goods retailer, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9022) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8595) making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9237) to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, and other Federal laws, to improve benefits for veterans and the administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs. — issued 2026-06-23 — PDF (10 pages)