Bill · H.Res. 1128· House(119-HRES-1128)
Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the Department of Homeland Security.
- Introduced
- 3/20/2026
- Last activity
- 3/26/2026 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Sponsored by
- Ryan Mackenzie
- Cosponsors
- - 14 - 0
- Introduced
- Adopted by the House
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution addresses the necessity of fully funding the Department of Homeland Security. It notes that various agencies within the Department face operational risks during lapses in appropriations. Specifically, it highlights issues such as missed paychecks for Coast Guard personnel and increased passenger delays at the TSA. The text also points to recent security incidents and cyberattacks by adversaries as evidence of a heightened threat environment. Ultimately, the resolution recognizes the importance of providing the Department with all necessary resources to protect the American people.
Yes· 3 of 10
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+5
The resolution emphasizes the importance of CISA in maintaining cyber resilience against foreign adversaries.
Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?+3
The resolution highlights that funding supports FEMA's ability to respond to man-made and natural disasters.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+2
Increased security and disaster response capabilities benefit populations in high-risk areas.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1
The resolution seeks to ensure full funding rather than cutting expenditures.
What Congress actually voted on
One recorded vote has been taken on this bill.
- The House: the vote on whether to adopt the resolutionPassed 225–187
A resolution is one chamber speaking for itself — setting its own rules, taking a position, honouring someone — and it never goes to the President. Agreeing to it is the whole decision.
03/26/2026 · Roll call 102 · recorded as “On Agreeing to the Resolution, as Amended”
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of the American Public: The resolution recognizes the importance of ensuring the Department of Homeland Security is fully funded so it has the resources to protect people from harm. (Resolution Section 1)
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Maintaining Maritime and Domestic Security: Funding supports the Coast Guard's role in advancing maritime security and rescuing civilians in distress, as well as combating transnational criminal organizations. (Text Body)
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Securing Transportation Systems: Ensuring funding prevents the issues seen during previous lapses, such as increased passenger wait times and travel delays caused by TSA staffing strains. (Text Body)
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Cyber Resilience: Maintaining full operations for CISA helps protect critical infrastructure, such as hospital networks and electric grids, from cyberattacks. (Text Body)
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Domestic Resilience and Emergency Response: Continued funding supports FEMA's ability to assist with State and local responses to man-made and natural disasters. (Text Body)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Degraded Interagency Coordination: Withholding funding for individual components of the Department could lead to a breakdown in how different agencies work together. (Resolution Section 2)
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Increased Public Risk: The document cautions that the American people face a greater risk every day that the Department of Homeland Security is subject to a lapse in funding. (Resolution Section 3)
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Financial Hardship for Employees: Previous funding lapses have caused civilian personnel at the Coast Guard to miss paychecks, which can hurt morale and recruitment. (Text Body)
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Operational Weakness: A lack of funding can weaken the Coast Guard's ability to combat the smuggling of sanctioned oil and other criminal activities. (Text Body)
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+5
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+3Improves Public Transit+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Urban Residents+2Good For Low Income Households+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+2
- Education And Technology
- Improves Data Privacy+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Pandemic Preparedness+1
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+1Reduces Government Spending-1
| Updated | Bill | Title | Policy Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 months ago | On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection. |
- 3/26/2026
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 187, 13 Present (Roll no. 102). (text: CR H2723-2724)
- On agreeing to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 187, 13 Present (Roll no. 102). (text: CR H2723-2724)
- Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2750-2751)
- POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 1128, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Thompson (MS) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
- The previous question was ordered on the resolution and the preamble pursuant to the rule.
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1128.
- Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8029, H. Res. 1128, H.R. 5103 and H.R. 7084. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8029, H. Res. 1128, H.R. 5103, and H.R. 7084 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 8029, H.R. 5103, and H.R. 7084.
- Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1131. (consideration: CR H2723-2731)
- 3/25/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/24/2026
- Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1131 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8029, H. Res. 1128, H.R. 5103 and H.R. 7084. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8029, H. Res. 1128, H.R. 5103, and H.R. 7084 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 8029, H.R. 5103, and H.R. 7084.
- 13 Cosponsors added.
- 3/20/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
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