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HRES 1423

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 139) to make daylight savings time permanent, 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; 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; 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; and for other purposes.

119th Congress Introduced by Virginia Foxx

Sets fast-track, limited-debate rules to consider four bills (DST permanent, defense/State funding, veterans benefits, privacy in purchases) with restricted amendments.

The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 139, H.R. 9237, and H.R. 1181 under a closed rule, and H.R. 8595 under a structured rule with one hour of debate and one motion to reconsider on each bill.
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Bill Summary · HRES 1423

Overview

House Resolution 1423 (H.Res. 1423) is a House Rules measure that provides for the orderly consideration of four separate bills on the floor, plus related amendments. Specifically, it sets the rules for debating and voting on:
- H.R. 139 (Sunshine Protection Act of 2025) to make daylight saving time permanent
- H.R. 8595, the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act for FY 2027
- H.R. 9237, the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act (veterans benefits proposals and VA administration changes)
- H.R. 1181, the Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act (limits on merchant category codes related to firearms retailers)

Main Purpose and Intent

  • Establish a structured, closed-rule process to consider the four bills with limited amendments, ensuring a predictable floor schedule.
  • Facilitate rapid consideration of foreign affairs, national security, veteran benefits, and privacy/commerce policy through tight time limits and specific amendment pathways.
  • Allow adoption of certain pre-approved amendments and prohibit other amendments, aiming to streamline passage.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • H.R. 139 (Sunshine Protection Act): The resolution makes the bill eligible for floor debate under a strict rule; it waives points of order and limits debate to one hour with one motion to recommit.
  • H.R. 8595 (FY 2027 Appropriations): Considered under a structured rule. Only amendments printed in the committee report (Part A) and certain en bloc amendments (Part A, Section 4) or pro forma amendments (Section 5) are in order. Debate limited to one hour; amendments generally limited in scope and subject to specific conditions.
  • H.R. 9237 (Take Care of America’s Veterans Act): Considered under a closed rule with amendments in Part B considered as adopted. One hour of debate allowed; one motion to recommit.
  • H.R. 1181 (Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act): Considered under a closed rule; amendment in Part A adopted; one hour of debate; one motion to recommit.
  • Clerk actions for H.R. 8595: Clerk to incorporate text of S. 1383 and perform technical conforming edits when engrossing.
  • Waivers: The resolution explains waivers of points of order (e.g., Rule XXI provisions) to enable expedited consideration, described as prophylactic (preventive) in nature.
  • Amendments: The Rules report details numerous proposed amendments (Part A and Part B) with specific names and tactical aims (e.g., funding adjustments, policy riders, or restrictions on funding to various programs).

Who/What Would Be Affected

  • House members considering the four bills; the general public would be affected indirectly through the policy outcomes of the four bills.
  • Provisions touching:
    • Time zone policy (daylight saving time permanent)
    • National security and State Department funding
    • Veterans benefits and VA administration
    • Privacy in payment processing and firearm retailer merchant codes
  • Several amendments would shift funding levels across international aid programs, defense-related accounts, and VA-related initiatives (as reflected in the summarized amendments within Part A and Part B).

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • The resolution authorizes expedited floor consideration with a single day of debate and structured amendment processes.
  • It limits points of order against the bills and their provisions, enabling rapid passage if the bills are approved.
  • Amendments are tightly controlled: only those listed in the accompanying report (Part A for H.R. 8595, Part B for H.R. 9237) and certain en bloc or pro forma amendments may be offered.
  • If adopted, the bills would proceed to final passage in the House under the terms specified in this resolution.

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

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