This resolution is a House procedural 'special rule' from the Committee on Rules that controls how four pending bills will be debated and voted on in the full House. It clears the way for H.R. 1181 (banning payment card networks from assigning special merchant codes to gun retailers), two FY2027 spending bills — one for energy and water projects (H.R. 9022) and one for national security and State Department operations (H.R. 8595) — and a veterans benefits bill (H.R. 9237). For each bill, the rule specifies how long debate can run, which committee leaders manage floor time, and which amendments are permitted. This type of rule is the standard mechanism the House uses to bring major legislation to the floor for a final vote.
Congressional Summary
This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 1181) to prohibit payment card networks and covered entities from requiring the use of or assigning merchant category codes that distinguish a firearms retailer from general-merchandise retailer or sporting-goods retailer, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9022) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8595) making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9237) to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, and other Federal laws, to improve benefits for veterans and the administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Details
- Congress
- 119th
- Chamber
- House
- Status
- summarized
- Action
- Reported to House
- Action Date
- 2026-06-23
- Date Added
- 2026-06-26
- Source
- Congress.gov →
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