Bill Summary
The resolution (H. RES. 682) provides the procedural framework for the House of Representatives to consider two bills:
1. **H.R. 3838** - This bill authorizes appropriations for the Department of Defense's military activities, military construction, and certain defense activities of the Department of Energy for fiscal year 2026. It also sets military personnel strengths for that year. The resolution allows for limited debate and amendment procedures, specifying how amendments can be introduced and ensuring that all points of order against considering the bill are waived.
2. **H.R. 3486** - This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase penalties for individuals who illegally enter or re-enter the United States after being removed. The resolution also waives points of order against this bill and incorporates specific amendments recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary.
Overall, the resolution outlines the structure for debating and amending these bills, aiming for efficient consideration and minimizing procedural obstacles.
Possible Impacts
The legislation outlined in the resolution has implications for various groups of people. Here are three examples of how it could affect individuals:
1. **Military Personnel and Their Families**: The bill (H.R. 3838) authorizes appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths for the fiscal year 2026. This could lead to increased funding for military operations, training, and support services, which may enhance the resources and benefits available to active-duty military personnel and their families. This might include improvements in housing, healthcare, and educational opportunities, ultimately improving their quality of life.
2. **Immigrants and Individuals Facing Deportation**: The second part of the resolution addresses amendments to the Immigration and Nationality Act (H.R. 3486), which proposes to increase penalties for individuals who illegally enter and reenter the United States after being removed. This legislative change could lead to harsher consequences for undocumented immigrants, potentially resulting in increased deportations and legal repercussions for those affected. Individuals who have previously been removed and attempt to return may face more severe legal challenges, impacting their lives and families significantly.
3. **Defense Contractors and Related Industries**: The authorization of appropriations for military activities may benefit defense contractors and related industries that work with the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy. Increased funding could lead to new contracts, job creation, and economic growth in sectors tied to defense and military construction. Employees in these industries may see increased job security and opportunities for advancement as a result of higher investments in military-related projects.
These examples illustrate the diverse range of individuals and groups that could be impacted by the legislation.
[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 682 Reported in House (RH)]
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House Calendar No. 43
119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 682
[Report No. 119-255]
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3838) to authorize
appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for military activities of the
Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense
activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel
strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes, and providing
for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3486) to amend the Immigration and
Nationality Act to increase penalties for individuals who illegally
enter and reenter the United States after being removed, and for other
purposes.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
September 9, 2025
Mr. Austin Scott of Georgia, from the Committee on Rules, reported the
following resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and
ordered to be printed
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RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3838) to authorize
appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for military activities of the
Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense
activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel
strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes, and providing
for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3486) to amend the Immigration and
Nationality Act to increase penalties for individuals who illegally
enter and reenter the United States after being removed, and for other
purposes.
Resolved, That at any time after adoption of this resolution the
Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House
resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the
Union for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3838) to authorize
appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for military activities of the
Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense
activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel
strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. The first
reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of order
against consideration of the bill are waived. General debate shall be
confined to the bill and amendments specified in this section and shall
not exceed one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and
ranking minority member of the Committee on Armed Services or their
respective designees. After general debate the bill shall be considered
for amendment under the five-minute rule. In lieu of the amendment in
the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Armed
Services now printed in the bill, an amendment in the nature of a
substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 119-8 shall
be considered as adopted in the House and in the Committee of the
Whole. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as the original bill
for the purpose of further amendment under the five-minute rule and
shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in
the bill, as amended, are waived.
Sec. 2. (a) No further amendment to H.R. 3838, as amended, shall
be in order except those printed in part A of the report of the
Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution and amendments en bloc
described in section 3 of this resolution.
(b) Each further amendment printed in part A of the report
of the Committee on Rules shall be considered only in the order
printed in the report, may be offered only by a Member
designated in the report, shall be considered as read, shall be
debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided
and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, shall not be
subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for
division of the question in the House or in the Committee of
the Whole.
(c) All points of order against further amendments printed
in part A of the report of the Committee on Rules or against
amendments en bloc described in section 3 of this resolution
are waived.
Sec. 3. It shall be in order at any time for the chair of the
Committee on Armed Services or his designee to offer amendments en bloc
consisting of further amendments printed in part A of the report of the
Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution not earlier disposed
of. Amendments en bloc offered pursuant to this section shall be
considered as read, shall be debatable for 40 minutes equally divided
and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the
Committee on Armed Services or their respective designees, shall not be
subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division
of the question in the House or in the Committee of the Whole.
Sec. 4. At the conclusion of consideration of H.R. 3838 for
amendment the Committee shall rise and report the bill, as amended, to
the House with such further amendments as may have been adopted. The
previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as
amended, and on any further amendment thereto to final passage without
intervening motion except one motion to recommit.
Sec. 5. Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to
consider in the House the bill (H.R. 3486) to amend the Immigration and
Nationality Act to increase penalties for individuals who illegally
enter and reenter the United States after being removed, and for other
purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are
waived. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the
Committee on the Judiciary now printed in the bill, modified by the
amendment printed in part B of the report of the Committee on Rules
accompanying this resolution, shall be considered as adopted. The bill,
as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against
provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question
shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any
further amendment thereto, to final passage without intervening motion
except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the
chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary or
their respective designees; and (2) one motion to recommit.
House Calendar No. 43
119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 682
[Report No. 119-255]
_______________________________________________________________________
RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3838) to authorize
appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for military activities of the
Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense
activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel
strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes, and providing
for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3486) to amend the Immigration and
Nationality Act to increase penalties for individuals who illegally
enter and reenter the United States after being removed, and for other
purposes.
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September 9, 2025
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed