Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1181) to prohibit...
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.
This bill, HR1377, proposes to set the agenda for considering four other bills. First, it seeks to prohibit payment card networks and businesses from assigning special codes to firearms retailers that set them apart from general merchandise or sporting goods retailers. This bill would affect businesses dealing with firearms and payment card companies. Next, it includes a bill to allocate funds for energy and water development programs up to 2027. Another bill would fund national security, the State Department, and related programs through 2027. Lastly, it has a bill to improve veterans' benefits and the administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
The bill was introduced on June 23, 2026, and was reported by the House Committee on Rules. However, it was laid on the table on July 13, 2026, meaning it will not proceed further for now. This bill aims to streamline the legislative process by scheduling debates and votes on the four specified bills.
The key actions include the introduction of HR1377, its report by the House Committee on Rules, and its placement on the House Calendar. The most recent action was on July 13, 2026, when the bill was laid on the table without further consideration. This means that while HR1377 aimed to fast-track other bills, it itself has been temporarily halted.
