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HOUSEH.Res. 1377· 119th Congress

House Rules for Four Bills on Guns, Budget, Veterans

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.

Sponsor
Brian Jack (R-GA)
Introduced
Jun 23, 2026
Last Action
Jul 13, 2026
Passage
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Introduced
Jun 23, 2026
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Both Chambers
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01 — The Text

What.

  • This is a procedural resolution that sets debate rules for four separate House bills, not legislation itself.
  • H.R. 1181 would prevent credit card companies from flagging gun retailers with special merchant codes.
  • H.R. 9022 and H.R. 8595 are spending bills for energy/water and national security through September 2027.
  • H.R. 9237 would expand veterans' benefits and improve VA administration.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • Gun retailers win clearer payment processing; payment networks lose ability to track firearms sales separately.
  • Veterans and their families see potential benefit improvements, while taxpayers fund two major spending packages.
  • The resolution died on the House floor—it was laid on the table July 13, 2026, meaning none of these bills proceeded under this rule.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • This resolution is dead. The House unanimously rejected it July 13, 2026, so the procedural pathway it created no longer exists.
  • The four underlying bills (H.R. 1181, 9022, 8595, 9237) could still advance through different procedural routes or separate votes.
  • To track these individual bills: search Congress.gov by bill number to see if they moved forward independently.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Jul 13, 2026 — UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST - Mr. Steil asked unanimous consent that H. Res. 1377 be laid on the table. Agreed to without objection.
  • Jul 13, 2026 — Laid on the table.
  • Jun 23, 2026 — Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 82.
  • Jun 23, 2026 — 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.
  • Jun 23, 2026 — The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-707, by Mr. Jack.
  • Jun 23, 2026 — The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-707, by Mr. Jack.
  • Jun 23, 2026 — The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-707, by Mr. Jack.