Virginia Foxx (R-NC)
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 556) to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture from prohibiting the use of lead ammunition or tackle on certain Federal land or water under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1958) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify that aliens who have been convicted of defrauding the United States Government or the unlawful receipt of public benefits are inadmissible and deportable; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4638) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that an alien who has been convicted of harming animals used in law enforcement is inadmissible and deportable, and for other purposes; and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
A Republican resolution with no cosponsors
Last activity — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Adopted
The chamber formally agreed to it, and for a resolution that is the finish line: what it says is now officially the chamber's position, rule or tribute.
Nothing more is needed. A resolution is how a chamber speaks for itself or sets its own rules, so adopting it is what puts it into effect. It is not a law, so there is nothing for the President to sign.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Adopted by the House 196–193
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution establishes the rules for considering several different legislative matters in the House of Representatives. It addresses a bill regarding the use of lead ammunition or tackle on certain Federal lands and waters. It also provides instructions for considering a bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act concerning fraud or unlawful receipt of public benefits. Additionally, it sets terms for a bill related to the harm of animals used in law enforcement. Finally, it extends debate time for a joint resolution regarding a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +5
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?
The resolution extends debate on a joint resolution that proposes a balanced budget amendment.
- Scored +5
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The resolution extends debate on a joint resolution that proposes a balanced budget amendment.
- Scored +5
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?
The resolution facilitates debate on a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
The opposite· 3 of 4
- Scored -6
Would immigrants be better off under this?
H.R. 1958 and H.R. 4638 expand the criteria for inadmissibility and deportation for aliens.
- Scored -5
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
H.R. 556 prevents the banning of lead ammunition and tackle on Federal lands and waters.
- Scored -5
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?
H.R. 1958 and H.R. 4638 create new grounds for inadmissibility and deportation for certain crimes.
What Congress actually voted on
2 recorded votes have been taken on this bill. One of them decided something; the rest moved it along.
- The House: the vote on whether to adopt the resolution A resolution is one chamber speaking for itself — setting its own rules, taking a position, honouring someone — and it never goes to the President. Agreeing to it is the whole decision. Passed 196 yes · 193 no
03/17/2026 · Roll call 91 · recorded as “On Agreeing to the Resolution”
- The House: a vote to stop debate and move to the decision A House procedural vote that closes off further debate and amendments. It is about the schedule, not the substance, and it usually falls along party lines. Previous question agreed to 196 yes · 192 no
03/17/2026 · Roll call 90 · recorded as “On Ordering the Previous Question”
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Prohibiting restrictions on lead ammunition: H.R. 556 seeks to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture from banning the use of lead ammunition or tackle on certain Federal land or water under their jurisdiction.
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Addressing immigration fraud: H.R. 1958 aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify that aliens convicted of defrauding the United States Government or the unlawful receipt of public benefits are inadmissible and deportable.
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Protecting law enforcement animals: H.R. 4638 seeks to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that an alien convicted of harming animals used in law enforcement is inadmissible and deportable.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Immigration consequences for fraud: Under H.R. 1958, aliens convicted of defrauding the United States Government or the unlawful receipt of public benefits would be considered inadmissible and deportable.
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Immigration consequences for animal harm: Under H.R. 4638, aliens convicted of harming animals used in law enforcement would be considered inadmissible and deportable.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make the government pay for what it commits to? — The resolution facilitates debate on a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution. Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The resolution extends debate on a joint resolution that proposes a balanced budget amendment. Does this reduce what the federal government owes? — The resolution extends debate on a joint resolution that proposes a balanced budget amendment.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would immigrants be better off under this? — H.R. 1958 and H.R. 4638 expand the criteria for inadmissibility and deportation for aliens. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — H.R. 1958 targets the unlawful receipt of public benefits which may affect those utilizing social safety nets.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — H.R. 556 prevents the banning of lead ammunition and tackle on Federal lands and waters.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this tighten control of the border? — H.R. 1958 and H.R. 4638 increase enforcement through the inadmissibility and deportability of specific aliens. Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens? — H.R. 1958 and H.R. 4638 create new grounds for inadmissibility and deportation for certain crimes.
- 3/17/2026
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 196 - 193 (Roll no. 91). (text: CR H2538)
- On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 196 - 193 (Roll no. 91). (text: CR H2538)
- On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 196 - 192 (Roll no. 90).
- Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2546-2547)
- POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 1115, 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.
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1115.
- Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2538-2544)
- 3/16/2026
- The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-554, by Ms. Foxx.
- Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 66.
- The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 556, H.R. 1958, and H.R. 4638 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
- Bill introduced.
3 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.