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HRES 1377

Providing for 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.

119th Congress Introduced by Brian Jack

Sets the rules for quick House consideration of four bills (privacy, energy/water funding, national security/State Dept funding, and veteran benefits), including approved amendment

The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1181 and H.R. 9237 under a closed rule and H.R. 9022 and H.R. 8595 under a structured rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
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Bill Summary · HRES 1377

Overview

H.R. 1377 is a House Rules resolution that provides the legislative process for the consideration of four separate bills: H.R. 1181 (Privacy-related provisions on merchant category codes for firearms retailers), H.R. 9022 (Energy and Water Development appropriations for FY2027), H.R. 8595 (National Security and State Department appropriations for FY2027), and H.R. 9237 (Take Care of America’s Veterans Act, related to veteran benefits and VA administration). The resolution outlines how each bill will be debated, what amendments may be considered, and how amendments will be structured under a closed or structured rule. It also includes waiver of certain points of order to expedite floor action.

Purpose and intent

  • Establishes the order and procedures for considering four bills in the House.
  • For H.R. 1181 (Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act): sets a closed-rule path with an amendment-in-the-nature-of-a-substitute from the Committee on Financial Services deemed adopted.
  • For H.R. 9022 (Energy and Water Development Appropriations): sets a structured rule with a limited set of amendments, many of which are pre-approved or described in the Rules report; allows amendments en bloc and pro forma amendments for debate.
  • For H.R. 8595 (National Security, State Department, and Related Programs Appropriations): similarly uses a structured rule with designated amendments and en bloc provisions.
  • For H.R. 9237 (Take Care of America’s Veterans Act): provides for consideration with amendments printed in the Rules report and deems a specific amendment adopted.

Key provisions and changes

  • H.R. 1181 (Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act)

    • Under the Rule: amendment in the nature of a substitute from the Committee on Financial Services is considered adopted; bill considered as amended and read.
    • One hour of general debate; one motion to recommit.
    • The Rules report mentions a previously considered amendment to preempt state/local laws on merchant category codes for firearms retailers was defeated in committee votes.
    • Points of order against provisions waived.

  • H.R. 9022 (Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, FY2027)

    • Considered under a structured rule with one hour of general debate.
    • Only amendments printed in Part A of the Rules report and en bloc amendments described in section 4 may be offered; additional pro forma amendments allowed.
    • Amendments to be offered by designated Members; amendments read and debated per time limits.
    • After consideration, bill moves to final passage with amendments adopted.

  • H.R. 8595 (National Security, State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, FY2027)

    • Similar structured-rule framework as H.R. 9022.
    • Only amendments printed in Part B of the Rules report may be offered; en bloc amendments described in section 9; pro forma amendments in section 10.
    • Debates and amendments follow specified time limits; final passage after amendments.

  • H.R. 9237 (Take Care of America’s Veterans Act)

    • Considered under a closed rule; amended text in Part C of the Rules report is considered adopted.
    • One hour of debate for the Veterans’ Affairs committee; one motion to recommit.
    • The accompanying amendment package includes major concurrent receipt provisions for military retirees with veterans’ disability compensation, as well as other VA-related reforms.

  • General procedural notes

    • The resolution provides for “en bloc” amendments (either Part A or Part B) to be offered by the appropriations chair or designees.
    • Pro forma amendments (up to 10 per side) are allowed to facilitate debate.
    • Points of order against the named provisions are waived to expedite consideration.

Who/What would be affected

  • H.R. 1181 affects payment card networks, merchant category codes, firearms retailers, and related consumer privacy/commerce rules.
  • H.R. 9022 affects agencies funded under Energy and Water Development, including DOE programs, water resources projects, flood control, and related infrastructure.
  • H.R. 8595 affects national security funding, the Department of State, and related programs, including foreign assistance and diplomatic operations.
  • H.R. 9237 affects veterans’ benefits, the Department of Veterans Affairs, concurrent receipt provisions for retirees with disability compensation, and related veteran-services policies.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • The resolution is a House Rules measure (H. Res. 1377, 119th Congress) dated June 23, 2026.
  • It sets the floor rules for immediate consideration of the four bills, waiving typical points of order.
  • Specific timing:
    • General debate on each bill is limited (typically one hour for appropriations bills; one hour for the veterans bill).
    • Amendments follow a five-minute or 20-minute rule as printed in the Rules report.
    • Amendments and amendments en bloc are to be considered in the order printed.
  • The measure contemplates passage of each bill as amended, with a final vote on final passage after the amendments.

If you’d like, I can break down the exact amendments listed in Part A, Part B, and Part C or provide a side-by-side comparison of provisions proposed in the four bills.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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