HRES 1131 · 119th 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.

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Last action 2026-03-25

Sponsored by Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9] (R) — IN

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This House rule resolution would set the terms of debate for four separate measures: a Homeland Security appropriations bill, a resolution supporting the Department of Homeland Security, a District of Columbia beautification bill, and a bill restricting certain vessels from U.S. waters and ports.

What this bill would do

What it would do

The resolution would establish the procedural rules for House floor consideration of four items: H.R. 8029 (Homeland Security appropriations for fiscal year 2026), H. Res. 1128 (a resolution supporting the Department of Homeland Security), H.R. 5103 (establishing a District of Columbia beautification program and a Safe and Beautiful Commission), and H.R. 7084 (amending vessel and port entry rules under title 46 of the United States Code). For each, it waives points of order, deems the measure as read, adopts specified committee amendments, and sets debate time and allows one motion to recommit where applicable. It also amends a prior House rule (House Resolution 707) to extend a deadline referenced in that rule from March 31, 2026, to the remainder of the 119th Congress. The resolution itself does not enact any of the underlying substantive bills; it only governs how the House debates and votes on them.

Key provisions

  1. 1Would set floor procedure for H.R. 8029, the Homeland Security appropriations bill, waiving points of order and allowing one hour of debate plus one motion to recommitSec. 1
  2. 2Would set floor procedure for H. Res. 1128 supporting the Department of Homeland Security, deeming committee amendments and preamble as adoptedSec. 2
  3. 3Would set floor procedure for H.R. 5103, the D.C. beautification and Safe and Beautiful Commission bill, adopting the committee substitute and waiving points of orderSec. 3
  4. 4Would set floor procedure for H.R. 7084, amending vessel and port entry rules under title 46, adopting the committee substitute and waiving points of orderSec. 4
  5. 5Would amend House Resolution 707 by extending a March 31, 2026 deadline to the remainder of the 119th CongressSec. 5

Who would be affected

Members of the House of Representatives and the committees named (Appropriations, Homeland Security, Oversight and Government Reform, and Transportation and Infrastructure), whose floor procedure for these bills is governed by this resolution.

Why it matters

The resolution determines how much debate time is allowed, which points of order are waived, and which amendments are pre-adopted for four pending measures, shaping how quickly and under what constraints the House can act on Homeland Security funding, the D.C. beautification program, and vessel restrictions.

What would change

Changes to existing law

Amends House Resolution 707 (119th Congress) (Sec. 5)

Extends a deadline in Section 8 from March 31, 2026, to the remainder of the 119th Congress

Effective dates

  • The floor consideration rules for all four measures take effectUpon adoption of this resolution

Legislative status & sources

Latest action

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

2026-03-25

Official CRS summary

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This resolution provides for the 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.

From the Congressional Research Service.

Legislative subjects

Congress; House of Representatives; Legislative rules and procedure

Committee report

H. Rept. 119-570

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HRES 1131: 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. | Legislation Reporter