Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1041) to amend...
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.
This bill proposes to address three different issues: it seeks to prohibit the transmission of certain information by the Department of Veterans Affairs to the Department of Justice for background checks, increase disability compensation and dependency payments for veterans, and allow the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum to be located on the National Mall. The bill also waives a specific rule requirement to expedite its consideration in the House.
The first part of the bill would affect veterans by preventing their information from being shared with the national background check system. The second part would benefit veterans and their families by increasing the amount of compensation they receive for disabilities and dependents. The third part would allow the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum to be situated on the National Mall, potentially affecting public access and space on the Mall. The rule waiver ensures the bill is considered quickly in the House.
The bill was introduced on May 19, 2026. It was reported by the House Committee on Rules and placed on the House Calendar. It was considered on May 20, 2026, with a close vote to proceed. The bill has not yet been passed or rejected.
