Bill · H.Res. 1275· House(119-HRES-1275)
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.
- Introduced
- 5/12/2026
- Last activity
- 5/13/2026 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Sponsored by
- H. Griffith
- Cosponsors
- None
- 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 establishes procedures for the House of Representatives to consider several different legislative matters. It addresses a bill regarding the public disclosure of cashless bail by State and local governments (H.R. 5625). It also covers a bill to prohibit fraud related to posting bail (H.R. 6260). Additionally, it provides for the consideration of a bill regarding conditions for court-appointed monitors (H.R. 8365). The resolution includes instructions for a concurrent resolution expressing support for law enforcement officers (H. Con. Res. 96). Finally, it outlines the rules for considering an appropriations bill for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies (H.R. 8469).
Yes· 3 of 5
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
The bill includes appropriations for the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Does this repair or build roads and bridges?+5
The bill provides appropriations for military construction, which often includes infrastructure projects.
Does this help veterans get medical care?+5
The bill provides for appropriations specifically for the Department of Veterans Affairs.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
What Congress actually voted on
2 recorded votes have been taken on this bill. One of them decided something; the rest moved it along.
- The House: the vote on whether to adopt the resolutionPassed 214–208
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.
05/13/2026 · Roll call 159 · recorded as “On Agreeing to the Resolution”
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Transparency regarding bail practices: Under H.R. 5625, the Attorney General would be directed to make a public list of each State and unit of local government that permits cashless bail.
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Prevention of bail fraud: H.R. 6260 seeks to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit fraud in connection with posting bail.
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Court monitor oversight: H.R. 8365 provides for conditions on the appointment of monitors by courts.
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Support for law enforcement: H. Con. Res. 96 is a concurrent resolution expressing support for law enforcement officers.
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Funding for veterans and military infrastructure: H.R. 8469 makes appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text contains no specific details regarding negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+5
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Roads And Bridges+5
- Healthcare
- Improves Veterans Healthcare+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Policing Reform+3
- 5/13/2026
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 214 - 208 (Roll no. 159). (text: CR H3404-3405)
- On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 214 - 208 (Roll no. 159). (text: CR H3404-3405)
- On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 208 (Roll no. 158).
- Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3418-3419)
- POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 1275, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1275.
- Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3404-3410)
- 5/12/2026
- The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-648, by Mr. Griffith.
- Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 75.
- The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5625, H.R. 6260, H.R. 8365, and H.Con.Res. 96 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8469 under a structured rule. The resolution makes in order one motion to recommit on each bill.
- Bill introduced.
5 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
- 119-HR-5625: Cashless Bail Reporting Act
- 119-HR-6260: Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025
- 119-HR-8365: Monitor Accountability Act
- 119-HR-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.
- 119-HCONRES-96: Expressing support for law enforcement officers.