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US HCRes1

US HCRes1
Regarding consent to assemble outside the seat of government.


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Introduced
01/03/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
01/06/2025
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

119th Congress

Bill Summary

Regarding consent to assemble outside the seat of government.

AI Summary

This joint resolution provides constitutional authority for the leadership of both the House of Representatives and the Senate to convene Congress at a location outside Washington, D.C. during the 119th Congress, if they collectively determine that such a meeting is in the public interest. Specifically, the Speaker of the House and the Senate Majority Leader (or their designated representatives) may call such a meeting after consulting with the minority leadership of both chambers. This provision stems from clause 4 of section 5 in Article I of the U.S. Constitution, which allows Congress flexibility in determining its meeting location during extraordinary circumstances. The resolution reflects a contingency planning mechanism that could be used in situations where assembling in the national capital might be impractical or unsafe, such as during a national emergency, natural disaster, or other significant disruption that could impede normal governmental operations.

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Received in the Senate. (on 01/06/2025)

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