Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8029) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1128) expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the Department of Homeland Security; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5103) to establish a program to Beautify the District of Columbia and establish the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Commission; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7084) to amend title 46, United States Code, with respect to the types of vessels that may enter or operate in navigable waters of the United States or transfer cargo in any port or place under the jurisdiction of the United States, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Erin Houchin (Republican-IN)March 24, 2026

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House would set special rules for debating bills on Homeland Security, DC beautification, and shipping.

This resolution would create special rules for how the House of Representatives debates and votes on four specific legislative items. It would streamline the process for considering bills related to funding for Homeland Security, expressing support for the Department of Homeland Security, beautifying Washington D.C., and changing shipping rules. It would also extend an existing House rule until the end of the current Congress.

What Would Change

Today, bills and resolutions in the House of Representatives are typically considered under standard rules that allow for various procedural challenges and different debate structures. After this resolution is adopted, for four specific legislative items (H.R. 8029, H. Res. 1128, H.R. 5103, and H.R. 7084), most procedural challenges would be waived, and debate would be limited to one hour for each. Additionally, an existing House rule (Section 8 of H. Res. 707) that was set to expire on March 31, 2026, would instead remain in effect until the end of the 119th Congress.

Key Provisions

Would set specific rules for debating and voting on a bill that sets aside money for the Department of Homeland Security for the government's budget year ending September 30, 2026.
Would set specific rules for debating and voting on a resolution that expresses support for the Department of Homeland Security.
Would set specific rules for debating and voting on a bill to create a program to make Washington D.C. more beautiful and establish a commission for it.
Would set specific rules for debating and voting on a bill that changes rules for ships in U.S. waters and cargo transfers.
Would waive most procedural challenges against these four legislative items, speeding up their consideration.

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