HRES 1128
Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the Department of Homeland Security
Progress
Timeline
- Mar 24Rules 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.
Summary
**What it does:** This is a House resolution expressing the House's support for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). **Who it affects:** This primarily affects DHS and its employees by providing congressional backing. It may also signal support for DHS programs and funding to the public and other government agencies. **What would change:** Very little would change practically. House resolutions like this are symbolic statements that don't create new laws or allocate funding. They express the official position of the House but don't have binding legal effects. The resolution may boost morale at DHS and could potentially influence future budget discussions or policy debates, but it doesn't guarantee any specific funding or policy changes. **Current status:** The resolution is still in committee, meaning it hasn't been voted on by the full House yet. This type of resolution is fairly common as a way for Congress to make official statements of support for government agencies or causes.
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HRES 1131
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
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