HB8029Introduced in the House
Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act
Introduced by Juan Ciscomani, District AZ-6
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
Where it stands
Received in the Senate.
April 2, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: On Passage RC# 104 · March 26, 2026
218
Yes
206
No
8
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| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Begich | AK | Yes |
| Barry Moore | AL-2 | Yes |
| Shomari Figures | AL-2 | No |
| Mike D. Rogers | AL-3 | Yes |
| Robert Aderholt | AL-4 | Yes |
| Dale Strong | AL-5 | Yes |
| Gary Palmer | AL-6 | Yes |
| Terri Sewell | AL-7 | No |
| Eric Crawford | AR-1 | Yes |
| French Hill | AR-2 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1131 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8029, H. Res. 1128, H.R. 5103 and H.R. 7084. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8029, H. Res. 1128, H.R. 5103, and H.R. 7084 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 8029, H.R. 5103, and H.R. 7084.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1131. (consideration: CR H2731-2750)
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8029, H. Res. 1128, H.R. 5103 and H.R. 7084. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8029, H. Res. 1128, H.R. 5103, and H.R. 7084 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 8029, H.R. 5103, and H.R. 7084.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 8029.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Ms. DeLauro moved to recommit to the Committee on Appropriations. (CR H2750)
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 8029, the Chair put the question on motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. DeLauro demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2751-2752)
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 215 (Roll no. 103).
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 206 (Roll no. 104).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate.
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