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H.Res. 1131 · Congress

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8029) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1128) expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the Department of Homeland Security; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5103) to establish a program to Beautify the District of Columbia and establish the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Commission; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7084) to amend title 46, United States Code, with respect to the types of vessels that may enter or operate in navigable waters of the United States or transfer cargo in any port or place under the jurisdiction of the United States, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

Introduced Mar 24, 2026 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

What does this mean?

This is a procedural "rule" resolution — it doesn't create new law itself, but instead sets the terms for how the House of Representatives will debate and vote on four separate items. One is a spending bill funding the Department of Homeland Security (the agency handling immigration enforcement, border security, disaster response, and airport security) for the year starting October 2025. Another is a resolution simply expressing House support for that same department. A third would set up a program and city commission to clean up and improve the appearance of Washington, D.C.'s public spaces. The fourth would change federal rules about which ships are allowed to enter U.S. waters or ports and move cargo there, potentially affecting shipping companies and vessels that don't meet the new requirements.

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Bill Lifecycle

Real action history from Congress.gov — where this bill is in the process, and every recorded step along the way.

Passed House

Mar 25, 2026

Full action history (11)

Mar 24, 2026Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 68.

Mar 24, 2026The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8029, H. Res. 1128, H.R. 5103, and H.R. 7084 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 8029, H.R. 5103, and H.R. 7084.

Mar 24, 2026The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-570, by Mrs. Houchin.

Mar 25, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Mar 25, 2026On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 214 - 210 (Roll no. 99). (text: CR H2688)

Mar 25, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 214 - 210 (Roll no. 99).