Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8029) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1128) expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the Department of Homeland Security; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5103) to establish a program to Beautify the District of Columbia and establish the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Commission; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7084) to amend title 46, United States Code, with respect to the types of vessels that may enter or operate in navigable waters of the United States or transfer cargo in any port or place under the jurisdiction of the United States, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

What This Bill Does

This legislation is what's known as a "rule" — a procedural measure that sets the terms for how the House of Representatives will debate and vote on several other pieces of legislation. Rather than changing any laws itself, this resolution acts as a kind of rulebook, determining how much time members of Congress get to debate each bill, what amendments (if any) can be offered, and in what order the House will consider the various measures. Rules like this are a standard part of how the House manages its workload.

What Bills It Covers

This particular rule governs debate on four separate items: (1) the Department of Homeland Security funding bill for the 2026 fiscal year, which would set the budget for agencies like FEMA, Customs and Border Protection, and the Secret Service; (2) a House resolution expressing support for the Department of Homeland Security; (3) a bill to beautify Washington, D.C. and create a safety and beautification commission for the nation's capital; and (4) a bill that would restrict certain foreign vessels from operating in U.S. waters or transferring cargo at American ports.

Who Is Affected

Because this is a procedural measure, it does not directly affect everyday Americans on its own. However, it does determine whether — and under what conditions — the four underlying bills move forward. Taxpayers, federal employees, D.C. residents, and the shipping industry could all eventually be impacted depending on the outcome of those underlying bills. The rule itself passed the House by a very narrow margin of 212–210, reflecting how closely divided the chamber currently is.