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H.Res. 873 · 119th Congress

House Rule for Fast-Tracking the 2026 Government Funding Bill

This measure sets rules for how the House will handle a Senate-amended government funding bill, H.R.

Sponsored by Rep. Fischbach, Michelle [R-MN-7] (R-MN)

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.Deep dive July 19, 2026

S.J.Res. 77 · 119th Congress

Ending the Emergency Behind Canada Import Taxes

This resolution would end a national emergency declared on February 1, 2025.

Sponsored by Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA), +16 cosponsors

Held at the desk.Deep dive July 17, 2026

S.J.Res. 88 · 119th Congress

Ending the President's Global Tariff Emergency

This resolution would end a national emergency declared on April 2, 2025.

Sponsored by Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] (D-OR), +6 cosponsors

Held at the desk.Deep dive July 17, 2026

H.Res. 1398 · 119th Congress

House Sets Debate Rules for Defense, Security Funding, and Other Bills

This resolution sets the rules for House debate on several bills.

Sponsored by Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8] (R-GA)

3 buried provisions

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on motion to reconsider and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.Deep dive July 10, 2026

H.R. 9022 · 119th Congress

Energy and Water Spending Bill for Fiscal Year 2027

This bill sets federal spending for energy and water programs.

Sponsored by Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [R-TN-3] (R-TN)

8 buried provisions

Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1377 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1181, H.R. 9022, H.R. 8595 and H.R. 9237. 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.Deep dive July 8, 2026

S. 4927 · 119th Congress

Federal Fund to Keep Rural Emergency Rooms Open

This bill would create a federal fund to pay qualifying rural hospitals up to $1 million per year to keep their emergency rooms running.

Sponsored by Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO] (R-MO), +1 cosponsor

4 buried provisions

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.Deep dive July 7, 2026

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