Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3310) to designate Venezuela under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit nationals of Venezuela to be eligible for temporary protected status under such section, and for other purposes.

This resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives on February 9, 2026, and immediately referred to the House Committee on Rules. For H.Res. 1046 to advance, the Rules Committee must report it to the House, and then the House must vote to adopt it. If adopted, it would then govern the consideration of H.R. 3310 on the House floor.

If this resolution passes, it means H.R. 3310 would be brought to a vote on the House floor under specific, limited debate rules. If H.R. 3310 then passes, it would designate Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). This would allow Venezuelan nationals residing in the U.S. to live and work here legally for a temporary period due to unsafe conditions in their home country. The resolution itself doesn't change the law, but it provides the mechanism for a significant immigration bill to be considered quickly.

Those in favor of H.Res. 1046 likely support H.R. 3310 and want to ensure a vote occurs without significant procedural delays. They may see it as a necessary step to address humanitarian concerns or to push forward a specific immigration policy. Opponents of 'special rules' like this one often express concerns that they limit open debate, restrict amendments, and centralize power in the hands of leadership, potentially rushing legislation through without thorough consideration.