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Wednesday, July 29, 2026

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H.R. 1

House

An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.

Sponsor: Rep. Jason Smith (R-MO)

Passed the House

The House of Representatives has passed this bill. It now moves to the Senate.

In brief

This law reduces federal taxes, increases the statutory debt limit, and changes eligibility for several social assistance programs. It raises the age for SNAP work requirements from 55 to 65 and mandates that parents of children age 14 and older also meet these requirements. The act also repeals SNAP exemptions for homeless individuals and veterans while restricting states' ability to waive work requirements in high-unemployment areas. Furthermore, the law prevents the Department of Agriculture from increasing SNAP benefits through reevaluations of the Thrifty Food Plan and limits certain energy assistance deductions for households without elderly or disabled members. Introduced by Representative Jodey Arrington (R-TX), the bill was signed into law on July 4, 2025.

Votes recorded

Tallies as reported by the House Clerk and the Senate. Individual member votes are available on the linked source page.

Timeline

Every recorded action, oldest first.

  1. January 3, 2025 · House

    Introduced

    A reconciliation bill used to implement budget-related changes to spending and revenue. Introduced in the House.

    Next: Referred to the House Committee on the Budget.

    Source

  2. July 12, 2026 · House

    Introduced

    The primary reconciliation vehicle for the 119th Congress to implement fiscal policy changes.

    Next: Referred to the House Committee on the Budget.

    Source

  3. July 12, 2026 · House

    Passed the House

    This reconciliation bill addresses major fiscal priorities and passed the House in early July, drawing significant public attention throughout the month.

    Passed House

    Next: Awaiting Senate consideration.

    Source

  4. July 12, 2026 · House

    Debated

    This is a comprehensive budget reconciliation bill currently under debate in the House. It was the sixth most-viewed bill in early July 2026.

    Next: Awaits a final vote in the House.

    Source

  5. July 12, 2026 · House

    Reported from committee

    A major reconciliation bill modifying federal tax and spending levels for various domestic programs.

    Next: Awaits House floor consideration.

    Source

  6. July 12, 2026 · House

    Vote recorded

    A major budget reconciliation bill that passed the House in early July 2026. It deals with tax and healthcare spending changes.

    Passed 220-211

    Next: Transmitted to the Senate for consideration.

    Source