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House Rules for Upcoming Votes on Veterans Benefits, Gun Background Checks, and the Women's History Museum

Original title: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1041) to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from transmitting certain information to the Department of Justice for use by the national instant criminal background check system; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6047) to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase the dollar amounts for the payment of certain disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation under the laws administered by the Secretary; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1329) to permit the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum to be located within the Reserve of the National Mall, and for other purposes; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

May 19, 2026

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Where This Stands

Introduced
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Current status: passed_chamber.

Last action
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.May 20, 2026

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H. Res. 1300 removed: Reported added: Engrossed in House removed: (RH)] added: (EH)] <DOC> removed: House Calendar No. 76 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. removed: RES. added: Res. 1300 removed: [Report No. 119-653] Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1041) to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from transmitting certain information to the Department of Justice for use by the national instant criminal background check system; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6047) to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase the dollar amounts for the payment of certain disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation under the laws administered by the Secretary; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1329) to permit the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum to be located within the Reserve of the National Mall, and for other purposes; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 19, 2026 Mr. Jack, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolution; which was referred to added: In the House removed: Calendar and ordered to be printed _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of removed: the bill (H.R. 1041) to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from transmitting certain information to the Department of Justice for use by the national instant criminal background check system; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6047) to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase the dollar amounts for the payment of certain disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation under the laws administered by the Secretary; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1329) to permit the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum to be located within the Reserve of the National Mall, and for other purposes; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules. added: Representatives, U. S., May 20, 2026. Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 1041) to amend title […] House Administration or their respective designees; and (2) one motion to recommit. Sec. 4. The requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII for a removed: two- thirds added: two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House is waived with respect to any resolution reported through the legislative day of May 24, 2026, relating to a measure providing for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33. removed: House Calendar No. 76 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1300 [Report No. 119-653] _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1041) to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from transmitting certain information to the Department of Justice for use by the national instant criminal background check system; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6047) to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase the dollar amounts for the payment of certain disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation under the laws administered by the Secretary; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1329) to permit the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum to be located within the Reserve of the National Mall, and for other purposes; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules. _______________________________________________________________________ May 19, 2026 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printedadded: Attest: Clerk.
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The Frame

What this does

This resolution determines the legislative path for three bills that could change how the VA reports data to the FBI's background check system, increase monthly disability payments for veterans, and authorize the construction of the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum on the National Mall.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Veterans

Veterans may see changes to their disability compensation amounts and the reporting of their personal information to federal background check databases.

Smithsonian Institution

The institution is granted permission to locate a new museum within the Reserve of the National Mall.

What changed

Current stage: passed_chamber.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This resolution sets the rules for how the U.S. House of Representatives will debate and vote on three specific bills. It establishes the time limits, amendment procedures, and procedural waivers for legislation regarding VA background check reporting, veteran disability pay increases, and the location of the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum.

Key Facts

  • H. Res. 1300 establishes the rules for floor debate on three separate bills.
  • H.R. 1041: Prohibits the VA from sharing certain information with the DOJ for the National Instant Criminal Background Check System.
  • H.R. 6047: Directs the VA to increase dollar amounts for disability and dependency/indemnity compensation.
  • H.R. 1329: Permits the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum to be located within the Reserve of the National Mall.
  • Each bill is allotted one hour of debate, equally divided between the majority and minority parties.
  • Each bill allows for one motion to recommit.
  • The resolution waives the two-thirds vote requirement for same-day consideration of Rules Committee reports through May 24, 2026, for reconciliation measures.
  • All points of order against the consideration of these three bills are waived.

Why It Matters

This resolution determines the legislative path for three bills that could change how the VA reports data to the FBI's background check system, increase monthly disability payments for veterans, and authorize the construction of the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum on the National Mall.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution pass the bills mentioned?
No. This resolution only sets the rules for how the House will debate and vote on these bills.
What happens to the VA disability compensation if H.R. 6047 passes?
The bill directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase the dollar amounts for disability and dependency/indemnity compensation.

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Voting Record

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Total

408

Yes

205

No

203

Present

0

Not Voting

0

Abstain

0

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Discoveries

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Same-day rule waiver

The resolution includes a specific waiver for same-day consideration of reconciliation measures through May 24, 2026, suggesting an intent to expedite budget-related legislation.

S. Con. Res. 33

Connected Entities

organizationDepartment of Justice“The agency receiving background check data from the VA.”Map →
personMr. Jack“Member of the Committee on Rules who reported the resolution.”Map →
organizationDepartment of Veterans Affairs“The agency affected by H.R. 1041 and H.R. 6047.”Map →

Sources

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www.congress.gov

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