Brian Jack (R-GA)
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1041) to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from transmitting certain information to the Department of Justice for use by the national instant criminal background check system; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6047) to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase the dollar amounts for the payment of certain disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation under the laws administered by the Secretary; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1329) to permit the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum to be located within the Reserve of the National Mall, and for other purposes; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on 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 208–207
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 addresses several different legislative matters for consideration in the House of Representatives. It provides instructions for considering H.R. 1041, which seeks to prevent the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from sharing certain information with the Department of Justice for background checks. It also sets the terms for considering H.R. 6047, which directs an increase in payment amounts for certain disability and dependency compensation. Additionally, it allows for the consideration of H.R. 1329 to permit the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum to be located within the Reserve of the National Mall. Finally, the resolution waives specific voting requirements regarding reports related to reconciliation measures.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +5
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
The increase in disability and dependency compensation benefits veterans who may be of senior age.
- Scored +5
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The bill increases payments for certain disability and dependency compensation for veterans.
- Scored +5
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?
H.R. 6047 directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase payments for certain disability and dependency compensation.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
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 208 yes · 207 no
05/20/2026 · Roll call 186 · 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 209 yes · 207 no
05/20/2026 · Roll call 185 · recorded as “On Ordering the Previous Question”
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Compensation for Veterans: Under H.R. 6047, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs is directed to increase dollar amounts for the payment of certain disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation. (Sec. 2)
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Museum Location: H.R. 1329 permits the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum to be located within the Reserve of the National Mall. (Sec. 3)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The increase in disability and dependency compensation benefits veterans who may be of senior age. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill increases payments for certain disability and dependency compensation for veterans. Would women be better off under this? — The bill facilitates the location of the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Increasing compensation payments provides more financial support to low-income veteran households.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — H.R. 6047 directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase payments for certain disability and dependency compensation.
- 5/20/2026
- 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: 208 - 207 (Roll no. 186). (text: CR H3632-3633)
- On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 208 - 207 (Roll no. 186). (text: CR H3632-3633)
- On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 207 (Roll no. 185).
- Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3661-3663)
- POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 1300, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Leger Fernandez 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. 1300.
- Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3632-3642)
- 5/19/2026
- The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-653, by Mr. Jack.
- Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 76.
- The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1041, H.R. 6047, and H.R. 1329 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.