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House Establishes Procedural Rules for Policy and Fentanyl Debates

The House of Representatives adopted procedural resolutions to govern floor debates, setting strict time limits and amendment guidelines for both general policy resolutions and fentanyl regulation bills.

12 policies, 53 articles, 32 posts·February 5, 2025 – March 5, 2026

Key Points

  • Procedural rules limit debate to one hour to accelerate legislative action.
  • Measures focus on averting partial government shutdowns.
  • Legislative packages address funding for DHS and other federal agencies.
  • House passed rules to consolidate multiple bills into single packages.
12 Policies·Wed, Feb 5, 2025 – Yesterday
Policy

Rules for Debating the Homeland Security Budget

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Rules for Debating Homeland Security Funding

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House Procedure: Rules for Debate

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53 News·Thu, Jan 22 – Today
News

Congress to vote again on ending DHS shutdown, with GOP stressing urgency amid Iran war

CBS News

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DHS shutdown may delay US terror response amid Iran conflict, expert warns

Fox News

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House GOP pushes Democrats to reopen Homeland Security amid Iran war

Washington Times

32 Social·Thu, Jan 22 – Today
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Today, Democrats will get another chance to do their jobs, protect the American people from threats THEY let into our country, and end the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security THEY CAUSED. Put the safety and security of Americans first. Fund DHS. https://t.co/K1cC4iAf6f

Speaker Mike Johnson on x

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The Department of Homeland Security includes the Coast Guard, TSA, FEMA, and cybersecurity. These are agencies that defend the homeland, and during these dangerous times, Democrats have made a conscious decision to shut them down. https://t.co/bEnwKURgfq

Leader John Thune on x

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Democrats mindlessly preventing TSA, FEMA and other federal employees from being paid https://t.co/wL1AwV65gs

Senator John Cornyn on x

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The longer DHS goes without funding, the less time we have to prepare our nation for optimal safety and security at the FIFA World Cup and America’s 250th birthday. This Democrat shutdown impedes DHS’s ability to keep Americans safe.

Democrats must end this shutdown now and let DHS get back to our mission of protecting the Homeland.

Homeland Security on x

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