Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3838) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3486) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase penalties for individuals who illegally enter and reenter the United States after being removed, and for other purposes.
Scheduling Debate for Defense Spending and Immigration Bills
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- This resolution is a procedural step that sets the rules for how the House of Representatives will debate and vote on two major pieces of legislation. It allows lawmakers to move forward with discussing the national defense budget and new immigration rules.
- One of the bills being scheduled covers the 2026 military budget. This includes funding for Department of Defense activities, construction projects on military bases, and setting the total number of people serving in the armed forces.
- The other bill focuses on immigration. It proposes harsher punishments for people who enter the country illegally, specifically targeting those who try to come back after they have already been removed or deported.
- The resolution limits the amount of time lawmakers can spend debating these topics to one hour per bill. It also decides which specific changes or amendments can be suggested and voted on during the process.
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: 210 - 207 (Roll no. 243). (text: CR H3907)
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 210 - 207 (Roll no. 243). (text: CR H3907: 2)
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: 213 - 207 (Roll no. 242).
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3914)
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. 3838) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3486) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase penalties for individuals who illegally enter and reenter the United States after being removed, and for other purposes.
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