Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7016) to prohibit action to or the use of Federal funds to invade NATO countries and territories, and for other purposes.
- Bill Number
- H.Res. 1393
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Congress
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-06-29: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
- Last Updated
- 2026-07-09T13:47:08Z
AI-Generated Summary
Summary of H. Res. 1393
Purpose
This resolution establishes the procedural rules for the House of Representatives to consider H.R. 7016, a bill that would prohibit the use of federal funds or actions to invade NATO countries and territories.
Key Provisions
- The House must immediately take up H.R. 7016 upon adoption of this resolution.
- All points of order against considering the bill are waived.
- An amendment in the nature of a substitute submitted by Representative Keating of Massachusetts, if printed in the Congressional Record at least one day prior, is treated as adopted; if multiple such amendments are submitted, only the last one applies.
- The bill, as amended, is considered read and all points of order against its provisions are waived.
- Debate is limited to one hour, equally divided between the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs (or their designees).
- The previous question is ordered on the bill and any further amendments, leading directly to final passage, with one allowed motion to recommit.
- Certain House rules (Clause 1(c) of rule XIX and Clause 8 of rule XX) do not apply to this consideration.
- The Clerk must send a message to the Senate about House passage of H.R. 7016 within three days.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
This resolution modifies standard House procedures for this specific bill by waiving points of order, limiting debate time, and directing automatic advancement to a vote, rather than following regular order under House rules.
Potential Impacts
- On government agencies: Streamlines legislative action on a measure affecting federal funding and military policy related to NATO.
- On citizens: Indirectly shapes U.S. foreign policy commitments without extended debate.
- On international relations: Facilitates quick consideration of legislation tied to alliance obligations.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Members of the House of Representatives, especially those on the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Representative Keating of Massachusetts, as the designated sponsor of the substitute amendment.
- The Senate, due to the expedited transmission requirement.
- Executive branch agencies involved in foreign affairs and defense funding.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
The resolution relies on the House's authority under Article I of the Constitution to set its own rules, potentially raising questions about the balance between expedited procedures and full legislative deliberation on matters involving national security and international treaties like NATO.
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Sponsor
Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9]
Recent Actions
- 2026-06-29: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
- 2026-06-29: Submitted in House
- 2026-06-29: Submitted in House
Bill Versions
- Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7016) to prohibit action to or the use of Federal funds to invade NATO countries and territories, and for other purposes. — issued 2026-06-29 — PDF (2 pages)