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House Resolution 1377 sets floor debate rules for firearms merchant codes, energy, national security, and veterans benefits bills

Original title: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1181) to prohibit payment card networks and covered entities from requiring the use of or assigning merchant category codes that distinguish a firearms retailer from general-merchandise retailer or sporting-goods retailer, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9022) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8595) making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9237) to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, and other Federal laws, to improve benefits for veterans and the administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

July 13, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution acts as the 'rule' that dictates how the House of Representatives debates and votes on four distinct pieces of legislation, directly impacting the legislative timeline for funding federal agencies and setting new standards for payment card networks.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Firearms retailers

They are the subject of H.R. 1181, which seeks to prevent payment card networks from distinguishing them from other retailers via merchant category codes.

Veterans

They are the primary beneficiaries of the benefit improvements and administrative changes proposed in H.R. 9237.

Payment card networks

They are prohibited by H.R. 1181 from assigning specific merchant category codes to firearms retailers.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

H. Res. 1377 establishes the procedural rules for House floor consideration of four major bills, including legislation on firearm retailer merchant codes, energy and water appropriations, national security funding, and veterans' benefits. The resolution was introduced on June 23, 2026, and was subsequently by .

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What does H. Res. 1377 do?

It sets the procedural rules for how the House of Representatives will debate and vote on four specific bills related to firearms merchant codes, energy funding, national security funding, and veterans' benefits.

Did this resolution pass?

The resolution was introduced and then by , meaning it is no longer active for consideration.

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Related Legislation

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H.R. 1181: Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act

This bill aims to restrict how financial institutions and payment networks track or categorize consumer purchases made with credit or debit cards. It

Discoveries

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Bundled Legislative Consideration

The resolution demonstrates a procedural effort to bundle disparate policy areas—firearms, energy, national security, and veterans' affairs—into a single rule for floor consideration.

H.R. 1181 H.R. 9022 H.R. 8595 H.R. 9237

Connected Entities

personDonald J. Trump“The former President targeted in the attempted assassination”Map →

dateJuly 13, 2024“The date of the attempted assassination”Map →

organizationHouse of Representatives“The legislative body receiving the documents”Map →

organizationDepartment of Energy“Affected by H.R. 9022.”Map →

personMr. Steil“Member who requested the resolution be laid on the table.”Map →

organizationSecretary of Homeland Security“The agency responsible for providing the documents”Map →

organizationDepartment of State“Affected by H.R. 8595.”Map →

organizationDepartment of Veterans Affairs“Affected by H.R. 9237.”Map →

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