Bill · H.Res. 1377· House(119-HRES-1377)
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1181) to prohibit payment card networks and covered entities from requiring the use of or assigning merchant category codes that distinguish a firearms retailer from general-merchandise retailer or sporting-goods retailer, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9022) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8595) making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9237) to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, and other Federal laws, to improve benefits for veterans and the administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
- Introduced
- 6/23/2026
- Last activity
- 7/13/2026 — UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST - Mr. Steil asked unanimous consent that H. Res. 1377 be laid on the table. Agreed to without objection.
- Sponsored by
- Brian Jack
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
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What this bill would do
This resolution provides for the consideration of four different bills in the House of Representatives. It covers H.R. 1181, which aims to prohibit payment card networks from using merchant category codes to distinguish firearms retailers from other retailers. The resolution also addresses H.R. 9022, which involves appropriations for energy, water development, and related agencies for fiscal year 2027. Additionally, it provides for the consideration of H.R. 8595 regarding appropriations for national security, the Department of State, and related programs. Finally, it includes H.R. 9237, which seeks to amend federal laws to improve benefits for veterans and the administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would business owners be better off under this?+5
H.R. 1181 provides regulatory relief for firearms retailers regarding payment card merchant codes.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
H.R. 9237 is intended to improve benefits and administration for veterans.
Would gun owners be better off under this?+5
H.R. 1181 protects the ability of firearms retailers to operate without specific merchant category code distinctions.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Firearms Retailers: Under H.R. 1181, these businesses would be protected from requirements that distinguish them from general-merchandise or sporting-goods retailers through merchant category codes.
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Veterans: Under H.R. 9237, the bill aims to improve benefits for veterans and the administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly detailed in the provided text.
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 Business Owners+5Good For Gun Owners+5Good For Veterans+5
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+5
- 7/13/2026
- UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST - Mr. Steil asked unanimous consent that H. Res. 1377 be laid on the table. Agreed to without objection.
- Laid on the table.
- 6/23/2026
- The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-707, by Mr. Jack.
- Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 82.
- The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1181 and H.R. 9237 under a closed rule and H.R. 9022 and H.R. 8595 under a structured rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
- Bill introduced.
4 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-1181: Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- 119-HR-8595: Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.
- 119-HR-9022: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027
- 119-HR-9237: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act