Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 117) relating to a national emergency by the President on July 30, 2025.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill establishes procedural rules for House consideration of H.J, exempts waives House Rules XIX clause 1(c) (relating to decorum in debate) and Rule XX clause 8 (relating to questions of personal privilege) during consideration of H.J. Res. 117, preventing procedural delays, and requires the Clerk of the House to transmit a message to the Senate that H.J. Res. 117 has passed within one calendar day of passage, expediting the legislative process for this national emergency resolution. It relies on exemptions and compliance mandates. The main policy areas are Congressional Procedure.
Who Benefits and How
House majority party seeking expedited passage could face lower compliance burdens, House majority party leadership could face lower compliance burdens, and Supporters of the national emergency joint resolution could face fewer barriers.
Who Bears the Burden and How
House minority party and opponents of the resolution could face higher barriers, Members wishing to raise points of personal privilege could face higher barriers, and Clerk of the House of Representatives would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Establishes procedural rules for House consideration of H.J.
- Exempts waives House Rules XIX clause 1(c) (relating to decorum in debate) and Rule XX clause 8 (relating to questions of personal privilege) during consideration of H.J. Res. 117, preventing procedural delays.
- Requires the Clerk of the House to transmit a message to the Senate that H.J. Res. 117 has passed within one calendar day of passage, expediting the legislative process for this national emergency resolution.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill establishes procedural rules for House consideration of H.J, exempts waives House Rules XIX clause 1(c) (relating to decorum in debate) and Rule XX clause 8 (relating to questions of personal privilege) during consideration of H.J. Res. 117, preventing procedural delays, and requires the Clerk of the House to transmit a message to the Senate that H.J. Res. 117 has passed within one calendar day of passage, expediting the legislative process for this national emergency resolution.
Key Policy Areas
Congressional Procedure
Primary Purpose
The bill establishes procedural rules for House consideration of H.J, exempts waives House Rules XIX clause 1(c) (relating to decorum in debate) and Rule XX clause 8 (relating to questions of personal privilege) during consideration of H.J. Res. 117, preventing procedural delays, and requires the Clerk of the House to transmit a message to the Senate that H.J. Res. 117 has passed within one calendar day of passage, expediting the legislative process for this national emergency resolution.
Policy Domains
Section 1 - Consideration Rules
Identified Gains
- House majority party seeking expedited passage
- House majority party leadership
- Supporters of the national emergency joint resolution
- Senate and bicameral legislative process
- Committee on Foreign Affairs members
Identified Costs
- House minority party and opponents of the resolution
- Members wishing to raise points of personal privilege
- Clerk of the House of Representatives
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeMr. Meeks submitted the following resolution; which was referred to …
Stakeholder Effects
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Clerk of the House of Representatives, Committee on Foreign Affairs members, House majority party leadership
Positive-direction: Committee on Foreign Affairs members, House majority party leadership, House majority party seeking expedited passage, Senate and bicameral legislative process, Supporters of the national emergency joint resolution
Negative-direction: Clerk of the House of Representatives, House minority party and opponents of the resolution, Members wishing to raise points of personal privilege
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_chair"
- → Chair of Committee on Foreign Affairs
- "the_clerk"
- → Clerk of the House
- "ranking_minority_member"
- → Ranking Minority Member of Committee on Foreign Affairs
- "the_clerk"
- → Clerk of the House
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