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.
Bill Summary
Sets the rules for debating three bills in the House of Representatives, including one that restricts veteran information sharing, one that increases disability compensation for veterans, and one that allows a new Smithsonian museum location. Allows these bills to be considered without following a usual procedural rule.
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Bill Journey
- May 19, 2026
- May 20, 2026You Are Here
The bill was sent to committee, where members study it, hold hearings, and decide whether to advance it.
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The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.
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The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.
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If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.
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If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.
Why It Matters
Affects veterans by potentially changing how their information is shared and increasing their disability compensation, and affects the Smithsonian Institution by allowing a new museum location on the National Mall. Also impacts the House of Representatives by altering their procedural rules for considering these bills.
Impact Areas
Support & Opposition
- Republican1
Documents
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