Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 117) relating to a national emergency by the President on July 30, 2025.

House Resolution

H.Res. 943

119th Congress

Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 117) relating to a national emergency by the President on July 30, 2025.

In Committee

Introduced:Dec 10, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Gregory Meeks

D - NY

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Summary

This procedural resolution provides for House floor consideration of H.J. Res. 117, which relates to a national emergency declared by the President on July 30, 2025. It requires the Clerk to transmit the resolution to the Senate within one calendar day of passage, suggesting urgency in addressing the emergency declaration.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This procedural resolution provides for House floor consideration of H.J. Res. 117, which relates to a national emergency declared by the President on July 30, 2025. It requires the Clerk to transmit the resolution to the Senate within one calendar day of passage, suggesting urgency in addressing the emergency declaration.

Last updated: 12/26/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Provides floor procedures for H.J. Res. 117 consideration
Relates to national emergency declared July 30, 2025
One hour debate controlled by Foreign Affairs Committee chair/ranking member
Requires Senate transmission within one calendar day of passage
Waives clauses 1(c) Rule XIX and clause 8 Rule XX
Sponsored by Rep. Meeks (D-NY), Foreign Affairs ranking member

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Congress exercises oversight of presidential emergency powers. The expedited Senate transmission suggests bipartisan interest in reviewing the emergency. Foreign Affairs Committee jurisdiction indicates international implications. National Emergencies Act provides congressional authority to terminate emergencies.

Policy Areas

No policy areas assigned yet.

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

943, 119th Congress (2025). "Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 117) relating to a national emergency by the President on July 30, 2025.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hres-943