Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1041) to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from transmitting certain information to the Department of Justice for use by the national instant criminal background check system; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6047) to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase the dollar amounts for the payment of certain disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation under the laws administered by the Secretary; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1329) to permit the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum to be located within the Reserve of the National Mall, and for other purposes; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
House Rules for Veterans Benefits and New Museum
This resolution is currently waiting for a vote on the House floor after being placed on the official calendar. It sets the rules for how the House will debate three separate bills regarding veterans and the Smithsonian museum. The measure is actively moving through the legislative process.
Legislative Progress
This is a routine procedural step that the majority party uses to manage the House floor. These resolutions almost always pass because they are necessary to move the party's agenda forward.
Key Points
- This action sets the rules for how the House of Representatives will talk about and vote on three separate bills. It decides how much time is allowed for debate and also includes technical changes to speed up the process for future budget decisions through May 24, 2026.
- One of the bills being scheduled would stop the Department of Veterans Affairs from sending certain personal information to the national background check system for gun sales. This is intended to protect the gun rights of veterans who have help managing their money.
- A second bill would raise the amount of money paid to veterans with disabilities and their families. These increases are designed to help these families deal with the rising costs of everyday items like food and housing.
- The final bill would give permission for the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum to be built on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. This is a highly sought-after location that usually requires special approval for any new buildings.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 208 - 207 (Roll no. 186).
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 208 - 207 (Roll no. 186).
The House of Representatives voted to approve this bill. It now goes to the Senate.
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 207 (Roll no. 185).
Considered as unfinished business.
Vote Results
2 votesOn Ordering the Previous Question
On Agreeing to the Resolution
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1041) to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from transmitting certain information to the Department of Justice for use by the national instant criminal background check system; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6047) to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase the dollar amounts for the payment of certain disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation under the laws administered by the Secretary; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1329) to permit the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum to be located within the Reserve of the National Mall, and for other purposes; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
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