House Establishes Procedural Rules for Policy and Fentanyl Debates

February 5, 2025 – March 5, 2026

Where Things Stand

The Department of Homeland Security remains in a partial shutdown, leaving TSA agents and Coast Guard members working without pay while jeopardizing $625 million in security funding for the 2026 World Cup. While the House has passed a funding bill, the impasse continues as lawmakers clash over immigration and border policy amidst heightened regional tensions in the Middle East.

How We Got Here

Mar 17, 2026House Democrats filed a discharge petition to bypass committee leadership and force a vote on Homeland Security funding rules. [H.Res. 1096]

Mar 03, 2026The House approved procedural rules to begin the official floor debate on the fiscal year 2026 budget for the Department of Homeland Security. [H.Res. 1095]

Feb 02, 2026Lawmakers established rules for debating a package that included government funding, D.C. tax changes, and mining regulations. [H.Res. 1032]

Policies— 12 policys

These eight bills are procedural resolutions that set the rules for how the House debates and votes on other legislation. They include specific time limits and amendment rules for a variety of topics, including fentanyl regulation, energy standards, and the 2026 government budget.

H.Res. 1095

Rules for Debating the Homeland Security Budget

Mar 4

H.Res. 1096

Rules for Debating Homeland Security Funding

Mar 3

H.Res. 1068

House Procedure: Rules for Debate

Feb 20

H.Res. 1032

Scheduling Votes on Government Funding, D.C. Taxes, and Mining

Feb 3