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.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On Agreeing to the Resolution
On Ordering the Previous Question
Floor roll-call votes. Committee markup votes are shown separately below, where the committee’s report records them.
Committee Votes
Motion by Mr. McGovern to make in order amendment #485 to H.R. 3838, offered by Representative McGovern, which authorizes appropriations for the World Food Programme to address global food insecurity and starvation.
Sep 9, 2025Motion by Mr. McGovern to make in order amendment #806 to H.R. 3838, offered by Representative Meeks, which would repeal the 2002 and 1991 Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMFs).
Sep 9, 2025Motion by Mr. McGovern to make in order amendment #489 to H.R. 3838, offered by Representative McGovern, which requires an annual report from the Secretary of State to Congress, in consultation with Secretary of Defense, that assesses the status of Israeli settlement activity in the West Bank.
Sep 9, 2025Motion by Mr. McGovern to make in order amendment #492 to H.R. 3838, offered by Representative McGovern, which restricts certain security assistance to Pakistan unless the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, certifies the Government of Pakistan has taken measures to prevent human rights violations.
Sep 9, 2025Motion by Mr. McGovern to make in order amendment #494 to H.R. 3838, offered by Representative McGovern, which prohibits the use of Department of Defense funds to transport individuals to countries in which they would be at risk of being subjected to torture.
Sep 9, 2025Motion by Mr. McGovern to make in order amendments #29 and #30 to H.R. 3838, offered by Representative Hayes, which would respectively exempt veterans from the new Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) work requirements in the Republicans' reconciliation bill; and expand eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for certain disabled veterans, including those determined to be catastrophically disabled.
Sep 9, 2025Motion by Mr. McGovern to provide that immediately upon adoption of the resolution, the House shall consider H.R. 4405, the bipartisan Epstein Files Transparency Act introduced by Representatives Khanna and Massie, under a closed rule with one hour of debate.
Sep 9, 2025Motion by Ms. Scanlon to make in order amendment #141 to H.R. 3838, offered by Representative Crow, which would authorize a two-year extension of the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa program through December 31, 2027.
Sep 9, 2025Motion by Ms. Scanlon to make in order amendment #611 to H.R. 3838, offered by Representative Sherrill, which would require the consent of the chief executive officer of a state or DC for the deployment of the National Guard to their state under Title 32.
Sep 9, 2025Motion by Ms. Scanlon to make in order amendment #1001 to H.R. 3838, offered by Representative Casar, which would prohibit funding to the Iron Dome for America, or the Golden Dome, until (1) the Pentagon passes an audit and (2) the GAO certifies that contracts for the development of Golden Dome are not being awarded in a corrupt manner with politically connected firms receiving undue favor.
Sep 9, 2025Motion by Mr. Neguse to make in order amendment #220 to H.R. 3838, offered by Representative Neguse, which would facilitate the transfer and demilitarization of certain aircraft to the State of Colorado for Wildfire Suppression purpose.
Sep 9, 2025Motion by Mr. Neguse make in order amendment #1145 to H.R. 3838, offered by Representative Neguse, which would raise the annual pay cap that limits total compensation for federal wildland firefighters, including overtime and premium pay.
Sep 9, 2025Motion by Ms. Leger Fernandez to make in order amendment #936 to H.R. 3838, offered by Representative Kennedy of New York, which would prohibit the implementation of the VA's proposed rule to reinstate a near total ban on abortion and counseling for veterans and their families.
Sep 9, 2025Motion by Ms. Leger Fernandez to make in order amendment #228 to H.R. 3838, offered by Representative Vasquez, which would increase the GI Bill's annual book and school supplies stipend from $1,000 per year to $1,400 per year.
Sep 9, 2025Motion by Ms. Leger Fernandez to make in order amendment #631 to H.R. 3838, offered by Representative Sherrill, which would repeal restrictions on the use of funds and facilities for abortion care through the Department of Defense.
Sep 9, 2025Motion by Mr. Austin Scott to report the rule.
Sep 9, 2025