Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4213) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
Rules for Debating Homeland Security Funding
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- This is a procedural step that sets the ground rules for how members of the House of Representatives will discuss and vote on the upcoming budget for the Department of Homeland Security.
- The resolution limits the total debate time to one hour, which is split evenly between the leaders of both political parties to ensure each side gets a chance to speak before the final vote.
- It includes instructions to automatically update the bill's text with new language and prevents certain technical objections that could slow down or stop the voting process.
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Milestones
Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Ms. DeLauro. Petition No: 119-17. (<a href="https://clerk.house.gov/DischargePetition/2026031817">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Submitted in House
Votes
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Source Information
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4213) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
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