Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8800) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 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; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8884) to amend title II of the Social Security Act to reauthorize demonstration authority for the disability insurance program; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7008) to amend chapter 131 of title 5 to require certain restrictions on stocks for Members of Congress and their spouses and dependents, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6955) to make improvements to the Federal banking laws, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9770) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
- Bill Number
- H.Res. 1438
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Congress
- Status
- Passed House
- Latest Action
- 2026-07-21: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Last Updated
- 2026-07-23T15:51:04Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose This resolution establishes special procedures for the House of Representatives to consider several bills and a budget resolution during a single legislative day. It sets the framework for debate, amendments, and voting on these measures without following standard House rules in certain areas.
Key Provisions
- The House may consider H.R. 8800 (the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2027) under structured rules, including one hour of general debate and a process for specific amendments listed in the Rules Committee report.
- It allows for the consideration of H.R. 8884 (reauthorizing a Social Security disability insurance demonstration program) with one hour of debate.
- It permits consideration of H. Con. Res. 113 (the congressional budget resolution for fiscal year 2027 and beyond) with one hour of debate.
- It sets rules for H.R. 7008 (stock trading restrictions for Members of Congress, spouses, and dependents) with one hour of debate.
- It establishes procedures for H.R. 6955 (improvements to Federal banking laws) with one hour of debate.
- It allows consideration of H.R. 9770 (continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027) with one hour of debate.
- The resolution waives most points of order against the bills and specified amendments.
- It includes provisions for en bloc amendments, pro forma amendments for debate, and a motion to recommit for each bill.
- In the final version of H.R. 8800, the text of S. 1383 (as passed by the House) will be added at the end.
Significant Changes to Existing Law This resolution does not amend substantive statutes but temporarily modifies House procedural rules for these specific measures. It waives standard points of order, limits amendments to those printed in the Rules Committee report, and structures debate times and voting processes. These changes apply only to the bills listed and do not alter permanent House rules.
Potential Impacts
- On government agencies: Facilitates timely consideration of defense funding and authorization, budget levels, banking regulations, and Social Security program extensions.
- On citizens: Enables potential updates to defense policy, disability insurance demonstrations, stock ownership rules for lawmakers, and banking laws that could affect financial services.
- On international relations: Supports consideration of military authorization measures that may influence defense policy and international security matters.
- The resolution streamlines the legislative calendar by bundling multiple items into one procedural vote.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Members of the House of Representatives and their staff.
- Committees including Armed Services, Ways and Means, Budget, House Administration, Financial Services, and Appropriations.
- The Department of Defense, Department of Energy, Social Security Administration, banking regulators, and other executive agencies tied to the underlying bills.
- The general public through potential effects on defense, disability benefits, financial regulations, and government spending.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications The resolution relies on the House's constitutional authority to set its own rules of procedure. By waiving points of order and limiting amendments, it allows the majority to control the scope of debate and changes to the bills. This approach is a standard mechanism for managing floor time but can limit minority input on the listed measures. The inclusion of a stock trading restriction bill and a continuing resolution highlights focus on ethics and funding continuity.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
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Recent Actions
- 2026-07-21: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2026-07-21: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 214 - 211 (Roll no. 254). (text: CR H4698-4699) (Roll call 254)
- 2026-07-21: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 214 - 211 (Roll no. 254). (Roll call 254)
- 2026-07-21: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 209 (Roll no. 253). (consideration: CR H4706-4707) (Roll call 253)
- 2026-07-21: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4706-4707)
- 2026-07-21: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 1438, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
- 2026-07-21: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1438.
- 2026-07-21: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4698-4705)
- 2026-07-20: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 86.
- 2026-07-20: The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8800 under a structured rule and for consideration of H.R. 8884, H. Con. Res. 113, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770 under a closed rule, with one hour of debate on each measure and one motion to recommit on H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770.
- 2026-07-20: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-755, by Ms. Foxx.
- 2026-07-20: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-755, by Ms. Foxx.
Bill Versions
- Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8800) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 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; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8884) to amend title II of the Social Security Act to reauthorize demonstration authority for the disability insurance program; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7008) to amend chapter 131 of title 5 to require certain restrictions on stocks for Members of Congress and their spouses and dependents, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6955) to make improvements to the Federal banking laws, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9770) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes; and for other purposes. — issued 2026-07-21 — PDF (8 pages)
- Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8800) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 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; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8884) to amend title II of the Social Security Act to reauthorize demonstration authority for the disability insurance program; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7008) to amend chapter 131 of title 5 to require certain restrictions on stocks for Members of Congress and their spouses and dependents, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6955) to make improvements to the Federal banking laws, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9770) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes; and for other purposes. — issued 2026-07-20 — PDF (12 pages)