Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the Department of Homeland Security.
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AI-generatedSummary of H. Res. 1128
This resolution is a formal expression of support from the U.S. House of Representatives for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Rather than creating new laws, changing policies, or allocating funding, it is a symbolic statement — a way for the House to go on record expressing its backing of the agency and, presumably, the work its employees and personnel carry out. Resolutions of this type are a common tool in Congress for making official declarations or statements of position.
The Department of Homeland Security is the federal agency responsible for a wide range of national security functions, including border security, immigration enforcement, cybersecurity, disaster response (through FEMA), the Coast Guard, and the Secret Service, among other responsibilities. A resolution expressing support for the department could affect how the public and DHS employees perceive congressional attitudes toward the agency, though it does not legally bind anyone or change how DHS operates.
Because no official description was provided for this bill and the full text is not included here, the specific reasons the House chose to introduce this resolution — or any particular aspect of DHS it aims to highlight — are not entirely clear. What is known is that the resolution was debated on the House floor for one hour and faced a procedural request for a recorded vote, suggesting there was at least some level of disagreement among members. Ultimately, this resolution has no direct impact on everyday Americans' lives in a practical or legal sense, but it reflects congressional sentiment toward a major federal agency.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
March 26, 2026
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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 1128, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Thompson (MS) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Mar 26, 2026The previous question was ordered on the resolution and the preamble pursuant to the rule.
Mar 26, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 26, 2026Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8029, H. Res. 1128, H.R. 5103 and H.R. 7084. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8029, H. Res. 1128, H.R. 5103, and H.R. 7084 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 8029, H.R. 5103, and H.R. 7084.
Mar 26, 2026Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1131. (consideration: CR H2723-2731)
Mar 26, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1128.
Mar 26, 2026On agreeing to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 187, 13 Present (Roll no. 102). (text: CR H2723-2724)
Mar 26, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 187, 13 Present (Roll no. 102). (text: CR H2723-2724)
Mar 26, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2750-2751)
Mar 26, 2026Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1131 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8029, H. Res. 1128, H.R. 5103 and H.R. 7084. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8029, H. Res. 1128, H.R. 5103, and H.R. 7084 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 8029, H.R. 5103, and H.R. 7084.
Mar 24, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Mar 20, 2026Submitted in House
Mar 20, 2026Submitted in House
Mar 20, 2026