Rep. Brian Jack on DHS Funding Bill: Lowering Taxes and Unleashing Energy Potential

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026

• 🏛️ The House Rules Committee is considering H.Res.1032, a rule for debate on three measures, including the Senate amendments to HR 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026.
• 🛑 Concurring to the Senate amendments will end the Democrat's second government shutdown and fully fund numerous departments and agencies for fiscal year 2026.
• 💰 A 'yes' vote enables consideration of legislation that includes pay raises for military personnel across all branches, including the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Space Force.
• 🇺🇸 Funding also extends to programs like the Veterans Employment and Training Services (VETS) and the Department of the Treasury's Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence.
• ✈️ The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and air traffic controllers, crucial for national security and transportation, will also receive funding, preventing a repeat of past shutdowns where they were used as political pawns.

DC Tax Policy and Federal Code

• 📉 The rule also provides for consideration of HJRES 142, which disapproves the District of Columbia Council's action regarding income and franchise tax conformity.
• 🚫 The DC Council is criticized for decoupling local taxes from the federal code, denying residents and businesses the benefits of tax cuts, such as increased standard deductions and tax-free tips.
• 📈 This action is compared to previous instances where the DC Council acted to deny citizens benefits from tax cuts enacted during the Bush and Trump administrations.

Critical Mineral Dominance Act

• ⚡ Legislation to codify President Trump's executive orders on domestic mining and hard rock mineral resources is also on the agenda.
• ⛏️ This act aims to unleash America's energy potential by requiring annual economic impact reports for mineral commodities and expediting priority mining projects on federal lands.
• 🗺️ It directs the identification of federal lands suitable for hard rock mineral exploration and production, and targets regulatory bottlenecks to streamline mining projects.
• ✅ The bill is presented as fulfilling the mandate from voters to unleash America's energy potential by rolling back regulations that hinder domestic mining.