This Week in CongressJun 22nd - 28th

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.

The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-707, by Mr. Jack.

SPIRIT Act

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Historic Preservation and Land Conservation Certainty Act

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the cap on the number of waivers to certain pay limitations that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs may issue for critical health care personnel of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

VA Education Oversight Improvement Act

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.