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Rules for Debating 2025 Budgets: Defense, Homeland Security, and Worker Visas

This resolution sets the rules for House consideration of Fiscal Year 2025 appropriations bills for the Departments of Defense, State, and Homeland Security. It incorporates an amendment allowing the Secretary of Homeland Security to increase the H-2B temporary non-agricultural worker visa cap under specific conditions. Additionally, it prohibits the Clerk from transmitting the Homeland Security funding bill to the Senate until H.R. 2 is enacted into law.
Key points
Establishes rules for considering FY 2025 appropriations bills for Defense, State, and Homeland Security.
Authorizes an increase in the H-2B visa cap for temporary non-agricultural workers if labor needs are not met.
Prevents the transmission of the Homeland Security funding bill (H.R. 8752) to the Senate until the enactment of H.R. 2.
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VOTING RESULTS
2024-06-26
51%
For 207
Against 201
Abstain 0
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Status: Adopted
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HRES_1316
Sponsor: Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8]
Process start date: 2024-06-25
Voting date: 2024-06-26
Meeting no: 2
Voting no: 284
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8774) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8771) making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8752) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HRES_1316.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-06-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishes rules for considering FY 2025 appropriations bills for Defense, State, and Homeland Security.
  • Authorizes an increase in the H-2B visa cap for temporary non-agricultural workers if labor needs are not met.
  • Prevents the transmission of the Homeland Security funding bill (H.R. 8752) to the Senate until the enactment of H.R. 2.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Adopted.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 207 - 201 (Roll no. 284).

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

What is the impact of this bill?

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