Authorizing the Speaker of the House of Representatives to initiate or intervene in civil actions on behalf of the House of Representatives regarding section 213 of title II of division C of the Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026.
Committee on House Administration, Rules Committee
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This resolution grants the Speaker of the House of Representatives the authority to initiate or intervene in federal civil actions. The purpose of these actions is to challenge Section 213 of the Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026 . This section is alleged to provide financial awards to Senators, which the resolution argues constitutes a variation in compensation that may violate the 27th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, requiring an intervening election before such changes take effect. The resolution mandates that the Office of the General Counsel represent the House, with the option to employ outside counsel and experts, and requires quarterly reporting of associated costs in the Congressional Record. The Speaker must also notify and regularly inform the House about any litigation developments. Furthermore, should Section 213 be declared unconstitutional, the Speaker is authorized to tally all litigation-related expenses and formally demand reimbursement from the Senate for these costs.
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Submitted in House
Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Submitted in House
Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Authorizing the Speaker of the House of Representatives to initiate or intervene in civil actions on behalf of the House of Representatives regarding section 213 of title II of division C of the Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026.
USA119th CongressHRES-892| House
| Updated: 11/19/2025
This resolution grants the Speaker of the House of Representatives the authority to initiate or intervene in federal civil actions. The purpose of these actions is to challenge Section 213 of the Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026 . This section is alleged to provide financial awards to Senators, which the resolution argues constitutes a variation in compensation that may violate the 27th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, requiring an intervening election before such changes take effect. The resolution mandates that the Office of the General Counsel represent the House, with the option to employ outside counsel and experts, and requires quarterly reporting of associated costs in the Congressional Record. The Speaker must also notify and regularly inform the House about any litigation developments. Furthermore, should Section 213 be declared unconstitutional, the Speaker is authorized to tally all litigation-related expenses and formally demand reimbursement from the Senate for these costs.
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Submitted in House
Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Submitted in House
Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.