Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 139) to make daylight savings time permanent, 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; 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; 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; and for other purposes.
- Bill Number
- H.Res. 1423
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Congress
- Status
- Passed House
- Latest Action
- 2026-07-14: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Last Updated
- 2026-07-27T15:00:17Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose This resolution establishes special procedures for the House of Representatives to consider four bills in a structured and expedited manner, including rules for debate, amendments, and voting.
Key Provisions
- H.R. 139 (Daylight Saving Time): Allows one hour of debate, waives points of order, and permits one motion to recommit.
- H.R. 8595 (Appropriations Bill): Provides for general debate limited to one hour, consideration under the five-minute rule, and specific rules for amendments printed in the Rules Committee report. Amendments may be offered en bloc, with up to 10 pro forma amendments each by the chair and ranking member for debate.
- H.R. 9237 (Veterans Benefits): Includes one hour of debate and one motion to recommit; an amendment from the Rules Committee report is adopted automatically.
- H.R. 1181 (Payment Card Networks): Includes one hour of debate and one motion to recommit; the committee substitute is adopted automatically.
Additional rules address engrossment of H.R. 8595 to incorporate text from S. 1383 and allow technical corrections.
Significant Changes to Existing Law The resolution does not amend substantive statutes but modifies House procedural rules for these bills by waiving standard points of order, limiting amendments, and setting fixed debate times. It also directs the Clerk to combine legislative text during engrossment.
Potential Impacts
- On government agencies: Facilitates timely consideration of appropriations for national security and the Department of State, as well as veterans' programs.
- On citizens: Could lead to quicker decisions on permanent daylight saving time, veterans' benefits, and rules for firearms retailers.
- On international relations: The appropriations bill may affect funding for State Department programs.
Main Stakeholders
- House of Representatives members and leadership.
- Committees on Energy and Commerce, Appropriations, Veterans' Affairs, and Financial Services.
- Veterans and veterans' organizations.
- Firearms retailers and payment card networks.
- Agencies including the Department of State and Department of Veterans Affairs.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications The resolution relies on the House's authority to set its own rules under the Constitution. By waiving points of order and restricting amendments, it streamlines the legislative process but may limit opportunities for broader debate or changes to the bills.
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
- 2026-07-14: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2026-07-14: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 215 - 211 (Roll no. 237). (Roll call 237)
- 2026-07-14: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 215 - 211 (Roll no. 237). (Roll call 237)
- 2026-07-14: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 210 (Roll no. 236). (Roll call 236)
- 2026-07-14: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4431-4432)
- 2026-07-14: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 1423, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
- 2026-07-14: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1423.
- 2026-07-14: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4425-1431)
- 2026-07-13: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 85.
- 2026-07-13: The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 139, H.R. 9237, and H.R. 1181 under a closed rule, and H.R. 8595 under a structured rule with one hour of debate and one motion to reconsider on each bill.
- 2026-07-13: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-749, by Ms. Foxx.
- 2026-07-13: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-749, by Ms. Foxx.
Bill Versions
- Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 139) to make daylight savings time permanent, 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; 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; 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; and for other purposes. — issued 2026-07-14 — PDF (6 pages)
- Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 139) to make daylight savings time permanent, 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; 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; 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; and for other purposes. — issued 2026-07-13 — PDF (8 pages)