US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US Federal House Bill HR1300

Caption

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.

Summary

H.Res. 1300 is a House rules resolution that sets the terms for floor consideration of three separate bills. First, it makes in order H.R. 1041, which would amend title 38 of the U.S. Code to bar the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from sending certain veteran information to the Department of Justice for use in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). Second, it makes in order H.R. 6047, which would direct the VA to increase certain disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation payment amounts. Third, it makes in order H.R. 1329, which would allow the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum to be located within the Reserve of the National Mall. The resolution also waives points of order against consideration of each bill, deems the relevant committee substitute amendments adopted, limits debate to one hour for each measure, and allows one motion to recommit. In addition, it waives a House rule requiring a two-thirds vote to consider certain Rules Committee reports on the same day they are presented, but only for resolutions relating to a reconciliation measure under S. Con. Res. 33 through May 24, 2026. Because H.Res. 1300 is a procedural rule rather than a substantive policy bill, its direct legal effect is on House floor procedure, not on state law. Its practical impact is to clear the way for House votes on veterans’ privacy and background-check data sharing, veterans’ benefits increases, and the Smithsonian museum location issue. The underlying measures, if enacted, would affect federal veterans’ programs and Smithsonian siting authority, but the resolution itself does not amend state statutes or create state-level obligations. The general sentiment reflected by the resolution is neutral to supportive of moving these measures forward, since it structures debate and protects the bills from procedural obstacles. The inclusion of veterans’ benefits legislation suggests a broadly favorable posture toward veterans’ issues, while the background-check data-sharing bill and the Smithsonian museum bill indicate a mix of policy priorities being advanced together under one rule. No vote or transcript data were provided showing recorded controversy or floor debate. The main point of contention likely lies in the underlying H.R. 1041 proposal, which would limit VA transmission of information to NICS and could raise concerns about firearm background checks, veteran privacy, and public safety. H.R. 6047 may also draw scrutiny over the cost of increasing compensation payments, while H.R. 1329 could prompt debate about use of the National Mall reserve. However, the resolution itself is primarily a procedural vehicle, so any substantive disagreement would be directed at the underlying bills rather than the rule.

Impact

H.Res. 1300 affects House procedure by waiving points of order, adopting committee substitutes, limiting debate, and scheduling floor consideration of three bills. It does not directly change state law or amend state statutes. Its practical impact is to advance federal legislation concerning veterans’ information sharing with NICS, veterans’ compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation, and Smithsonian museum siting authority.

Sentiment

The overall sentiment appears procedural and generally favorable to bringing the underlying bills to the floor. The resolution is designed to expedite consideration and reduce procedural barriers, which suggests support for advancing the measures. No committee transcript or vote record was provided, so there is no documented floor-level opposition or recorded partisan split in the supplied materials.

Contention

The most likely substantive controversy is over H.R. 1041, which would prohibit the VA from transmitting certain information to the Department of Justice for NICS background checks; supporters may frame it as protecting veteran privacy and due process, while opponents may view it as weakening firearm screening. H.R. 6047 could draw debate over increased federal spending for veterans’ benefits, and H.R. 1329 may raise questions about the use of the National Mall reserve for the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum. The resolution itself is not the primary source of contention, but it packages these measures for expedited consideration.

Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

US HR936

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3898) to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to make targeted reforms with respect to waters of the United States and other matters, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3383) to amend the Investment Company Act of 1940 with respect to the authority of closed-end companies to invest in private funds; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3638) to direct the Secretary of Energy to prepare periodic assessments and submit reports on the supply chain for the generation and transmission of electricity, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3628) to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to add a standard related to State consideration of reliable generation, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3668) to promote interagency coordination for reviewing certain authorizations under section 3 of the Natural Gas Act, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1071) to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

US HR1115

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 556) to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture from prohibiting the use of lead ammunition or tackle on certain Federal land or water under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1958) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify that aliens who have been convicted of defrauding the United States Government or the unlawful receipt of public benefits are inadmissible and deportable; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4638) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that an alien who has been convicted of harming animals used in law enforcement is inadmissible and deportable, and for other purposes; and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

US HR122

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 77) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for "midnight rules", and for other purposes.

US HR580

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4016) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3633) to provide for a system of regulation of the offer and sale of digital commodities by the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1919) to amend the Federal Reserve Act to prohibit the Federal reserve banks from offering certain products or services directly to an individual, to prohibit the use of central bank digital currency for monetary policy, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1582) to provide for the regulation of payment stablecoins, 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.

US HR1275

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5625) to direct the Attorney General to make publicly available a list of each State and unit of local government that permits cashless bail, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6260) to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit fraud in connection with posting bail; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8365) to provide for conditions on the appointment of monitors by courts, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 96) expressing support for law enforcement officers; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8469) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.

US HR1057

Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2189) to modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 261) to amend the National Marine Sanctuaries Act to prohibit requiring an authorization for the installation, continued presence, operation, maintenance, repair, or recovery of undersea fiber optic cables in a national marine sanctuary if such activities have previously been authorized by a Federal or State agency; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3617) to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to secure the supply of critical energy resources, including critical minerals and other materials, 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.

US HR530

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3944) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 275) to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to publish on a monthly basis the number of special interest aliens encountered attempting to unlawfully enter the United States, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 875) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that aliens who have been convicted of or who have committed an offense for driving while intoxicated or impaired are inadmissible and deportable; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 516) condemning the violent June 2025 riots in Los Angeles, California.

US HR977

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to revise the definition of showerhead; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5184) to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from enforcing energy efficiency standards applicable to manufactured housing, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6938) making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.

US HR1336

Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

US HR53

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 471) to expedite under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 5) to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes.

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