Rules Committee Hearing H.R. 139, H.R. 8595, H.R. 9237, H.R. 1181

The House Rules Committee convened on July 14, 2026, to consider several legislative measures, most notably H.R. 139, the Sunshine Protection Act of 2025, which proposes making daylight saving time permanent nationwide. The committee heard testimony supporting the bill's potential benefits for health, safety, and the economy, as well as opposition emphasizing health concerns and advocating for permanent standard time instead. The committee also discussed procedural rules for considering additional bills, including H.R. 8595 (National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027), H.R. 9237 (Take Care of America's Veterans Act), and H.R. 1181 (Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act). Several amendments to the rules were proposed and voted on, including motions related to veterans' benefits and the daylight saving time legislation, with some amendments failing to pass. The meeting included debate on the political strategy surrounding the Save America Act and concerns about the prioritization of legislative issues. Additionally, an amendment was introduced addressing the impact of U.S. policies on Cuba's healthcare system, highlighting humanitarian concerns. Overall, the meeting focused on setting the terms for floor consideration of key bills, with significant discussion on the permanent daylight saving time proposal and veterans' legislation.