H.Res. 1128: Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the Department of Homeland Security.

119th Congress · introduced 2026-03-20 · Immigration · Latest: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Official title

Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the Department of Homeland Security.

Plain summary

This resolution recognizes the importance of fully funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The resolution also (1) cautions that Americans are at greater risk each day DHS is subject to a lapse in appropriations, and (2) expresses gratitude to DHS employees for their commitment to protect the United States.

Congressional Research Service summary (Introduced in House), quoted unchanged (nonpartisan). Read the source.

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Official text

Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the Department of Homeland Security.

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Introduced in House)

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Sponsor: Rep. Mackenzie, Ryan [R-PA-7] · 14 cosponsors

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Recorded votes

House roll call 102 (2026): On Agreeing to the Resolution, as Amended, H RES 1128 (2026-03-26): Passed

Words on this page, explained (4)

Appropriation: Money a legislature sets aside by law for a specific purpose. Government agencies may spend public money only as it has been appropriated.
Resolution: A formal statement or decision by a legislative body. Simple resolutions often only express an opinion or set rules for one chamber; they do not become law.
Roll-call vote: A vote where each member's position is recorded by name, so the public can see how every member voted. "Yea" means yes, "Nay" means no, "Present" means the member was there but did not take a side.
Securities: Financial investments that can be bought and sold, such as stocks and bonds.

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Sources

Congressional Research Service summary (Introduced in House)
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Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-119hres1128.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/119/hres>

Record fed-us-cong119-hres1128 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong119 · updated 2026-11-03 by psicol fed-bills