Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5371) making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 719) honoring the life and legacy of Charles "Charlie" James Kirk; and for other purposes.

House Resolution

H.Res. 722

119th Congress

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5371) making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 719) honoring the life and legacy of Charles "Charlie" James Kirk; and for other purposes.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Introduced:Sep 17, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Erin Houchin

R - IN

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Congress

Summary

This House Rules Committee resolution sets the floor procedures for considering the FY2026 continuing appropriations bill (H.R. 5371) and a memorial resolution for Charlie Kirk. It waives points of order and establishes one hour of debate with one motion to recommit.

Latest Action

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This House Rules Committee resolution sets the floor procedures for considering the FY2026 continuing appropriations bill (H.R. 5371) and a memorial resolution for Charlie Kirk. It waives points of order and establishes one hour of debate with one motion to recommit.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Sets House floor rules for CR debate
Waives points of order against provisions
Allows one hour of debate on continuing resolution
Also covers memorial resolution for Charlie Kirk
Amends previous deadline provisions

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This procedural resolution affects how Congress considers government funding legislation. It streamlines the floor process for the continuing resolution that keeps federal agencies operating when annual appropriations are not completed.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Congress

Related Subjects

House of Representatives

Legislative rules and procedure

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

722, 119th Congress (2025). "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5371) making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 719) honoring the life and legacy of Charles "Charlie" James Kirk; and for other purposes.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hres-722