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HR1834FEDERALSession 119Federal Billpassed chamber

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Breaking the Gridlock Act (H.R. 1834)

Original title: Breaking the Gridlock Act

Last action · February 10, 2026: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 319.Sponsor: James McGovern

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What This Bill Would Do

This bill proposes creating a congressional time capsule for the nation's 250th anniversary, standardizing federal payments to local fire departments for wildfire suppression, extending funding for the Udall Foundation, and requiring a new five-year strategy to address the threat of Boko Haram in Nigeria.

Why it matters

The bill mandates that federal agencies establish new payment timelines for local fire departments assisting in wildfire suppression and requires the development of a multi-year U.S. strategy regarding security and humanitarian efforts in Nigeria.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Local fire departments

These departments will be subject to new federal payment timelines and reimbursement procedures for fire suppression activities.

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Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation

The foundation receives an extension of its funding authorization through 2029 and an increase in a specific funding cap.

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Architect of the Capitol

The office is tasked with the creation, burial, and installation of a plaque for the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule.

Key Facts

Requires the Architect of the Capitol to create a 'Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule' to be buried on the West Lawn of the Capitol by July 4, 2026.
The time capsule is scheduled to be unsealed on July 4, 2276.
Mandates that federal agencies establish standard operating procedures for fire suppression cost-share agreements within one year of enactment.
Requires federal agencies to reimburse local fire departments for fire suppression costs upon submission of an invoice.

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Expresses a sense of Congress that federal agencies should repay local fire suppression organizations within one year of the suppression event.
Extends the authorization for the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation through 2029.
Increases a specific funding authorization for the Udall Foundation from $1,000 to $5,000.
Requires the Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense to submit a five-year strategy to Congress within 180 days to address the threat of Boko Haram in Nigeria and surrounding regions.

Frequently Asked Questions

When will the congressional time capsule be opened?

The time capsule is scheduled to be unsealed on July 4, 2276.

How does this bill affect local fire departments?

It requires federal agencies to create standardized payment timelines and mandates that they reimburse local fire departments for fire suppression costs when invoices are submitted.

What is the goal of the strategy regarding Boko Haram?

The strategy aims to help the Nigerian government and regional partners counter the threat of Boko Haram, provide humanitarian support, and improve the investigation of human rights abuses by security forces.

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Procedural history

20 actions

Feb 10, 2026Senate
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 319.
Feb 9, 2026Senate
Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Jan 26, 2026Senate
Received in the Senate.
Jan 16, 2026House
Senate returned papers to the House.
Jan 15, 2026Senate
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jan 15, 2026Senate
Senate returned papers to House by Unanimous Consent.

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Jan 13, 2026House
House requested return of papers pursuant to H. Res. 991
Jan 12, 2026Senate
Received in the Senate.
Jan 8, 2026House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 8, 2026HouseFloor
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 196 (Roll no. 11). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H213-217)
Jan 8, 2026HouseFloor
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 196 (Roll no. 11). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H213-217)
Jan 8, 2026House
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jan 8, 2026House
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1834.
Jan 8, 2026House
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 780. (consideration: CR H213-227)
Mar 21, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Mar 21, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Mar 4, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Mar 4, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
Mar 4, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, House Administration, Transportation and Infrastructure, Agriculture, Science, Space, and Technology, Education and Workforce, Foreign Affairs, Intelligence (Permanent Select), Small Business, the Judiciary, Homeland Security, Financial Services, Veterans' Affairs, Ways and Means, Rules, Ethics, Energy and Commerce, the Budget, Oversight and Government Reform, and Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 4, 2025HouseIntroduced
Introduced in House

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