Regarding consent to assemble outside the seat of government.

House Concurrent Resolution

H.Con.Res. 1

119th Congress

Regarding consent to assemble outside the seat of government.

Received in the Senate.

Introduced:Jan 6, 2025

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Summary

This resolution allows Congress to meet somewhere other than Washington, D.C. during the 119th Congress (2025-2026) if leaders decide it's necessary. The Speaker of the House and Senate Majority Leader can jointly decide to relocate Congress after consulting with minority party leaders.

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Received in the Senate.

Introduced1/6/2025

StatusReceived in the Senate.

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Regarding consent to assemble outside the seat of government.

This resolution allows Congress to meet somewhere other than Washington, D.C. during the 119th Congress (2025-2026) if leaders decide it's necessary. The Speaker of the House and Senate Majority Leader can jointly decide to relocate Congress after consulting w

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This resolution allows Congress to meet somewhere other than Washington, D.C. during the 119th Congress (2025-2026) if leaders decide it's necessary. The Speaker of the House and Senate Majority Leader can jointly decide to relocate Congress after consulting with minority party leaders.

Bill Number: 1
Introduced: 1/6/2025
Status: Received in the Senate.

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Title: Regarding consent to assemble outside the seat of government.
Bill Number: 1
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Received in the Senate.
Introduced: 1/6/2025
Summary: This resolution allows Congress to meet somewhere other than Washington, D.C. during the 119th Congress (2025-2026) if leaders decide it's necessary. The Speaker of the House and Senate Majority Leader can jointly decide to relocate Congress after consulting with minority party leaders.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution allows Congress to meet somewhere other than Washington, D.C. during the 119th Congress (2025-2026) if leaders decide it's necessary. The Speaker of the House and Senate Majority Leader can jointly decide to relocate Congress after consulting with minority party leaders.

Last updated: 3/2/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The resolution gives permission for Congress to meet outside of Washington, D.C. during the current two-year congressional session.
The Speaker of the House and Senate Majority Leader must work together to make the decision to relocate, and they must consult with the minority leaders of both chambers first.
The Constitution requires Congress to get this permission before meeting anywhere other than the nation's capital.
Leaders would only relocate Congress if they believe it serves the public interest, such as during an emergency or security threat.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This resolution primarily affects members of Congress and their staff, who could be required to travel to a different location for legislative business. It also affects the public's ability to access Congress, as meetings would take place outside the usual Capitol building. This type of resolution is typically passed as a precautionary measure to ensure Congress can continue operating during emergencies like natural disasters, security threats, or public health crises.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

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federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

1, 119th Congress (2025). "Regarding consent to assemble outside the seat of government.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hconres-1

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