- Targeted stakeholdersExpedites House consideration, increasing likelihood of timely DHS appropriations passage and funding continuity.
- Targeted stakeholdersLimits procedural obstacles by waiving points of order, shortening procedural delays during floor debate.
- Targeted stakeholdersProvides a fixed, one-hour debate promoting legislative efficiency and predictable floor schedule.
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.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
This House rule resolution permits consideration of H.R. 7744, the Department of Homeland Security appropriations bill for FY2026.
It waives all points of order, deems the bill as read, limits debate to one hour equally divided, and allows one motion to recommit.
This is a House procedural resolution, not a statute; even if adopted in the House, it does not become law.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a clear and concise procedural/agenda-setting rule that specifies the principal mechanics for floor consideration of H.R. 7744 and is proportionately detailed for its narrow purpose.
Progressives emphasize lost amendment opportunities and oversight risks.
Who stands to gain, and who may push back.
- Targeted stakeholdersRestricts minority opportunities to offer amendments and extended debate on DHS funding provisions.
- Targeted stakeholdersWaiving points of order limits procedural checks, potentially reducing scrutiny of complex provisions.
- Targeted stakeholdersShort debate time may curtail examination of civil liberties and national security tradeoffs.
Why the argument around this bill splits.
Progressives emphasize lost amendment opportunities and oversight risks.
Likely critical of the rule because it waives points of order and sharply limits debate and amendment opportunities.
Views the resolution as concentrating floor control and potentially blocking amendments that protect civil rights, humanitarian concerns, or oversight.
Sees the rule as a pragmatic way to move a major appropriations bill efficiently while accepting tradeoffs.
Concerned the one-hour debate and full waivers reduce opportunities for needed fixes or cost review, but tolerates the approach to avoid funding gaps.
Generally favorable: views the rule as restoring floor control, preventing obstruction, and ensuring DHS funding moves swiftly.
Appreciates the waiver of points of order and constrained debate to avoid filibuster-style delays.
The path through Congress.
Reached or meaningfully advanced
Reached or meaningfully advanced
Reached or meaningfully advanced
Still ahead
Still ahead
This is a House procedural resolution, not a statute; even if adopted in the House, it does not become law.
- Text and provisions of H.R. 7744 are not included
- Absent official cost or CBO estimate for DHS appropriations
Recent votes on the bill.
Passed
On Agreeing to the Resolution
Passed
On Ordering the Previous Question
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Progressives emphasize lost amendment opportunities and oversight risks.
This is a House procedural resolution, not a statute; even if adopted in the House, it does not become law.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a clear and concise procedural/agenda-setting rule that specifies the principal mechanics for floor consideration of H.R. 7744 and is proportionately detailed for…
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