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Reaffirming the principles of the United States Constitution, including separation of powers and the rule of law, and condemning efforts to undermine the same.

USA119th CongressHRES-603| House 
| Updated: 7/23/2025
John Garamendi

John Garamendi

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (19)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Julie Johnson (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Adelita S. Grijalva (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution reaffirms the foundational principles of the United States Constitution, including the separation of powers among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, and the system of checks and balances . It emphasizes that no public official, including the President, is above the law, and highlights the importance of an independent judiciary and a nonpartisan civil service. The resolution also reaffirms protections for individual rights, such as due process of law. The resolution specifically reaffirms the constitutional authority of Congress, including its power to control spending through appropriations, declare war, and conduct oversight, asserting that appropriations are law. It strongly condemns any efforts by public officials to undermine congressional authority, violate court orders, or otherwise threaten the judiciary's independence or the impartial application of the rule of law. The resolution urges all public officials to reject actions that seek to consolidate power in any single branch of government or subvert the constitutional order.
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Timeline
Jul 23, 2025
Submitted in House
Jul 23, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 23, 2025
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E722)
  • July 23, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • July 23, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • July 23, 2025
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E722)

Law

Reaffirming the principles of the United States Constitution, including separation of powers and the rule of law, and condemning efforts to undermine the same.

USA119th CongressHRES-603| House 
| Updated: 7/23/2025
This resolution reaffirms the foundational principles of the United States Constitution, including the separation of powers among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, and the system of checks and balances . It emphasizes that no public official, including the President, is above the law, and highlights the importance of an independent judiciary and a nonpartisan civil service. The resolution also reaffirms protections for individual rights, such as due process of law. The resolution specifically reaffirms the constitutional authority of Congress, including its power to control spending through appropriations, declare war, and conduct oversight, asserting that appropriations are law. It strongly condemns any efforts by public officials to undermine congressional authority, violate court orders, or otherwise threaten the judiciary's independence or the impartial application of the rule of law. The resolution urges all public officials to reject actions that seek to consolidate power in any single branch of government or subvert the constitutional order.
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Timeline
Jul 23, 2025
Submitted in House
Jul 23, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 23, 2025
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E722)
  • July 23, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • July 23, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • July 23, 2025
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E722)
John Garamendi

John Garamendi

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (19)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Julie Johnson (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Adelita S. Grijalva (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Law

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted