Erin Houchin (R-IN)
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8646) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7726) to amend the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 to withhold funds from noncompliant States under such Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7892) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require to the Secretary of Education to use an identity fraud detection system to review each FAFSA to determine whether the FAFSA presents a reasonable suspicion of identity fraud; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8872) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to target funds to low-income families, strengthen program integrity guardrails for State expenditure of funds, require measurement of improper payments, and establish goals for eliminating fraud and improper payments under the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families, and for other purposes.
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 211–207
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 provides rules for considering four separate bills in the House of Representatives. These include a bill making appropriations for agriculture, rural development, and related agencies programs for fiscal year 2027. It also sets rules for a bill to withhold funds from noncompliant states under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990. Another covered bill requires the Secretary of Education to use an identity fraud detection system to review FAFSA forms. Finally, it provides for a bill targeting temporary assistance funds to low-income families while strengthening integrity guardrails and addressing improper payments.
Yes· 3 of 10
- Scored +3
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
TANF modifications specifically aim to target financial assistance more effectively to low-income families in need.
- Scored +3
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?
The resolution provides for consideration of bills that establish integrity guardrails and fraud detection mechanisms for federal assistance programs.
- Scored +3
Does this invest in rural communities?
The resolution allows for the consideration of the annual appropriations bill for agriculture and rural development programs.
The opposite
- Scored -3
Does this make child care cost less?
The resolution enables consideration of a bill that withholds child care funds from noncompliant states, potentially disrupting access for families.
- Scored -2
Would children be better off under this?
Potential withholding of child care funds under state compliance rules may negatively impact children relying on those programs.
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 211 yes · 207 no
06/03/2026 · Roll call 195 · 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 208 yes · 207 no
06/03/2026 · Roll call 194 · recorded as “On Ordering the Previous Question”
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Targeting Financial Assistance: Section 8 provides for the consideration of H.R. 8872, which amends part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to target funds to low-income families and establish goals for eliminating fraud and improper payments under the program of block grants for temporary assistance for needy families. This could ensure that relief funding reaches the people who genuinely need it most.
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Protecting Student Aid: Section 7 provides for the consideration of H.R. 7892, which amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require the Secretary of Education to use an identity fraud detection system to review each FAFSA. This aims to protect students and the financial aid system from identity fraud.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Withholding Child Care Funds: Section 6 provides for the consideration of H.R. 7726, which amends the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 to withhold funds from noncompliant states. While meant to enforce compliance, withholding these funds could ultimately reduce or disrupt child care access and support for families living in states that fail to comply.
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 households on low incomes be better off under this? — TANF modifications specifically aim to target financial assistance more effectively to low-income families in need. Would farmers be better off under this? — The inclusion of the agriculture appropriations bill supports rural and agricultural initiatives. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Consideration of the agriculture and rural development appropriations bill directly benefits rural communities. Would students be better off under this? — Measures securing the FAFSA process protect legitimate student applicants from identity fraud risks. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Identity fraud detection improvements protect student aid systems utilized by young adults entering higher education. Would children be better off under this? — Potential withholding of child care funds under state compliance rules may negatively impact children relying on those programs.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make the government pay for what it commits to? — The resolution provides for consideration of bills that establish integrity guardrails and fraud detection mechanisms for federal assistance programs.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — The resolution allows for the consideration of the annual appropriations bill for agriculture and rural development programs.
- Education And Technology
- Does this give people more control over their personal data? — The bill mandates an identity fraud detection system for reviewing FAFSA forms, bolstering security for student application data.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The legislation enforces federal compliance standards and reporting guardrails for state-administered block grants.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The legislation provides for the consideration of measures targeting Temporary Assistance for Needy Families block grants directly to low-income families. Does this make child care cost less? — The resolution enables consideration of a bill that withholds child care funds from noncompliant states, potentially disrupting access for families.
- 6/3/2026
- The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-676, by Mrs. Houchin.
- Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 77.
- 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: 211 - 207 (Roll no. 195). (text: CR H3783-3784)
- On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 211 - 207 (Roll no. 195). (text: CR H3783-3784)
- On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 208 - 207 (Roll no. 194).
- Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3795-3796)
- POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 1333, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced 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. 1333.
- Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3783-3793)
- The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8646 under a structured rule and H.R. 7726, H.R. 7892, and H.R. 8872 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each bill. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on each bill.
- Bill introduced.
4 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.