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Congress·In Committee·H.Res. 1096

Rules for Debating Homeland Security Funding

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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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.

Milestones

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Mar 18, 2026House

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.)

Mar 3, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

Mar 3, 2026

Submitted in House

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Document Type

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.

Bill NumberHRES 1096
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionMotion 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.)

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