Rules Committee on H.R. 3838 & H.R. 3486: Defense and Border Security - September 8, 2025

The House Rules Committee convened on September 8, 2025, at 2:00 PM in H-313, The Capitol, to discuss two critical pieces of legislation: H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026, and H.R. 3486, the Stop Illegal Entry Act. H.R. 3838 aims to enhance national defense by streamlining procurement processes and authorizing defense priorities for 2026, building on modifications reported by the House Armed Services Committee. H.R. 3486 focuses on strengthening border security by addressing illegal entry through targeted enforcement measures, as reported by the House Judiciary Committee. The hearing evaluated the procedural framework for advancing these bills to the House floor, including amendment considerations and legislative intent to bolster national security and immigration enforcement.