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.

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.

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