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HOUSEH.Res. 1423· 119th Congress

House Clears Four Bills for Floor Debate

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.

Sponsor
Virginia Foxx (R-NC)
Introduced
Jul 13, 2026
Last Action
Jul 14, 2026
Passage
62%
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Introduced
Jul 13, 2026
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Committee
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Floor Vote
Jul 14, 2026
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Both Chambers
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Enacted
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01 — The Text

What.

  • This is a procedural resolution allowing House debate on four separate bills: permanent daylight saving time, national security appropriations for 2027, expanded veteran benefits, and gun retailer payment processing rules.
  • The resolution sets debate terms and schedules for consideration of these unrelated bills as a package.
  • It passed with a narrow 215-211 party-line vote, indicating partisan disagreement over at least one bill's content.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • Veterans benefit from potential new support systems and VA improvements under H.R. 9237.
  • Gun retailers and payment networks clash over merchant codes tracking firearm sales.
  • Narrow 215-211 vote signals partisan splits; Senate faces tough negotiations ahead.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • House approved the procedural resolution July 14, 2026. The four bills now move to full floor debate and votes, but timing unclear.
  • All four bills must pass the House, then face Senate committee review, floor debate, and potential amendments before reaching the President.
  • Contact your representative to voice support or opposition on specific bills—especially veteran benefits (H.R. 9237) and gun retailer rules (H.R. 1181), which appear most contentious.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Jul 14, 2026 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • Jul 14, 2026 — On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 215 - 211 (Roll no. 237).
  • Jul 14, 2026 — Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 215 - 211 (Roll no. 237).
  • Jul 14, 2026 — On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 210 (Roll no. 236).
  • Jul 14, 2026 — Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4431-4432)
  • Jul 14, 2026 — POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 1423, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  • Jul 14, 2026 — DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1423.
  • Jul 14, 2026 — Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4425-1431)