Virginia Foxx (R-NC)
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8800) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8884) to amend title II of the Social Security Act to reauthorize demonstration authority for the disability insurance program; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7008) to amend chapter 131 of title 5 to require certain restrictions on stocks for Members of Congress and their spouses and dependents, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6955) to make improvements to the Federal banking laws, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9770) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes; 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 214–211
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 provides instructions for the consideration of H.R. 8800 regarding military, construction, and Department of Energy defense activities for fiscal year 2027. The resolution also covers the consideration of H.R. 8884 to reauthorize the Social Security disability insurance program demonstration authority. Additionally, it outlines procedures for the congressional budget concurrent resolution and H.R. 7008 regarding stock restrictions for Members of Congress and their families. Finally, it sets terms for considering H.R. 6955 on federal banking laws, H.R. 9770 for continuing appropriations, and includes instructions for the engrossment of H.R. 8800.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +5
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?
The resolution includes instructions for H.R. 8884 to reauthorize the Social Security disability insurance program demonstration authority.
- Scored +5
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The resolution allows for the consideration of H.R. 7008 which requires restrictions on stocks for Members of Congress and their families.
- Scored +5
Does this strengthen Social Security?
The resolution provides instructions for considering H.R. 8884 to reauthorize demonstration authority for the Social Security disability insurance program.
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 214 yes · 211 no
07/21/2026 · Roll call 254 · 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 213 yes · 209 no
07/21/2026 · Roll call 253 · recorded as “On Ordering the Previous Question”
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Social Security Support: The resolution allows for the consideration of H.R. 8884, which aims to amend title II of the Social Security Act to reauthorize demonstration authority for the disability insurance program (Sec. 6).
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Government Accountability: The resolution includes the consideration of H.R. 7008, which involves requiring certain restrictions on stocks for Members of Congress and their spouses and dependents (Sec. 8).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens for individuals or groups are explicitly detailed 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 with disabilities be better off under this? — The resolution includes instructions for H.R. 8884 to reauthorize the Social Security disability insurance program demonstration authority. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The consideration of H.R. 8884 supports the Social Security disability insurance program which aids low-income individuals. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The consideration of H.R. 8884 supports the continued operation of Social Security disability insurance.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The resolution allows for the consideration of H.R. 7008 which requires restrictions on stocks for Members of Congress and their families.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this strengthen Social Security? — The resolution provides instructions for considering H.R. 8884 to reauthorize demonstration authority for the Social Security disability insurance program.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make the government pay for what it commits to? — The resolution facilitates the consideration of the congressional budget for fiscal years 2027 through 2036.
- 7/21/2026
- 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: 214 - 211 (Roll no. 254).
- On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 214 - 211 (Roll no. 254). (text: CR H4698-4699)
- On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 209 (Roll no. 253). (consideration: CR H4706-4707)
- Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4706-4707)
- POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 1438, 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. 1438.
- Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4698-4705)
- 7/20/2026
- The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-755, by Ms. Foxx.
- Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 86.
- The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8800 under a structured rule and for consideration of H.R. 8884, H. Con. Res. 113, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770 under a closed rule, with one hour of debate on each measure and one motion to recommit on H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770.
- Bill introduced.
6 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.
- 119-HR-6955: Main Street Capital Access Act
- 119-HR-7008: Stop Insider Trading Act
- 119-HR-8800: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
- 119-HR-8884: Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
- 119-HR-9770: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027
- 119-HCONRES-113: Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036.