hold on there's just too much going on in Congress lmao...
Sets debate rules for Homeland Security funding bill.
Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), Committee on Rules.
Referred to the Rules Committee, no House vote yet.
This resolution is a procedural rule that dictates how the House will consider H.R. 4213, a bill that funds the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2026. It waives certain points of order, adopts an amendment (the text of H.R. 7481), limits debate to one hour, and requires the Clerk to notify the Senate of passage within three days. The sponsor, Rosa DeLauro, is a senior Democrat on the Appropriations Committee. The bill is currently in the Rules Committee, which sets the terms for floor debate.
Introduced Mar 3, 2026
This bill is under review by a committee. The committee holds hearings, gathers testimony from experts and stakeholders, and may propose amendments. If the committee votes to advance it, the bill moves to the full chamber for debate and a vote.
If adopted, this rule speeds up the legislative process. It waives procedural hurdles, so the House can move straight to debate and a final vote on Homeland Security funding. The automatic substitution means lawmakers will vote on a different version (H.R. 7481) than originally introduced. Because the rule requires notification to the Senate within three days of passage, the bill could move quickly to the Senate.
Supporters Say
Supporters say this rule is necessary to efficiently process must-pass funding for the Department of Homeland Security, ensuring border security and disaster response are funded without unnecessary delays.
Critics Say
Critics argue that waiving points of order and limiting debate restricts the ability of members to offer amendments or fully scrutinize the bill, undermining transparency.
Debate on this rule is procedural, not about the underlying spending. Supporters, typically from the majority party, emphasize the need to pass annual appropriations on time to avoid a shutdown. Critics from the minority may see the rule as a way to limit their input and bypass regular order.