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.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Reported to House, May 19, 2026).

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1. May 20, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2. May 20, 2026On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 208 - 207 (Roll no. 186). (text: CR H3632-3633) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
3. May 20, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 208 - 207 (Roll no. 186). (text: CR H3632-3633) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
4. May 20, 2026On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 207 (Roll no. 185). Roll call recordHouse floor actions
5. May 20, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3661-3663)House floor actions
6. May 20, 2026POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 1300, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Leger Fernandez demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
7. May 20, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1300.House floor actions
8. May 20, 2026Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3632-3642)House floor actions
9. May 19, 2026The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1041, H.R. 6047, and H.R. 1329 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.House floor actions
10. May 19, 2026Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 76.House floor actions
11. May 19, 2026The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-653, by Mr. Jack.House floor actions
12. May 19, 2026The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-653, by Mr. Jack.Library of Congress

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1. May 20, 2026 · HousePassed 208–207
   On Agreeing to the Resolution · needed a majority
   R 207 yes, 0 noI 1 yes, 0 noD 0 yes, 207 noEach member · Record