Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7888) to reform the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 529) to extend the customs waters of the United States from 12 nautical miles to 24 nautical miles from the baselines of the United States, consistent with Presidential Proclamation 7219; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1112) denouncing the Biden administration's immigration policies; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1117) opposing efforts to place one-sided pressure on Israel with respect to Gaza.
Summary
House Resolution 1137 is a procedural measure, known as a "rule," that establishes the framework for the House of Representatives to debate and vote on four separate pieces of legislation. By passing this resolution, the House agreed to move forward with formal discussions on reforming foreign intelligence surveillance (FISA), expanding U.S. customs enforcement waters, and two resolutions addressing the administration's immigration policies and U.S. foreign policy regarding Israel and Gaza. For citizens, this bill does not change federal law directly, but it acts as the necessary "green light" for Congress to take action on these specific national security, border, and foreign policy issues.