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

USA119th CongressHRES-943| House 
| Updated: 12/10/2025
Gregory W. Meeks

Gregory W. Meeks

Democratic Representative

New York

Rules Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This House Resolution establishes the procedural rules for the immediate consideration of H.J. Res. 117 , a joint resolution concerning a national emergency declared by the President on July 30, 2025. It mandates that the House proceed directly to debate on H.J. Res. 117 upon the adoption of this resolution, waiving all points of order against both its consideration and specific provisions. Debate is limited to one hour , equally divided between the Committee on Foreign Affairs chair and ranking member, and only one motion to recommit is permitted. Additionally, certain House rules (Clause 1(c) of rule XIX and clause 8 of rule XX) will not apply to H.J. Res. 117's consideration. Finally, the resolution requires the Clerk to transmit the passed joint resolution to the Senate within one calendar day.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 116-144
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 46) relating to a national emergency declared by the President on February 15, 2019.
Dec 10, 2025
Submitted in House
Dec 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 116-144
    Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 46) relating to a national emergency declared by the President on February 15, 2019.


  • December 10, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • December 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

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

USA119th CongressHRES-943| House 
| Updated: 12/10/2025
This House Resolution establishes the procedural rules for the immediate consideration of H.J. Res. 117 , a joint resolution concerning a national emergency declared by the President on July 30, 2025. It mandates that the House proceed directly to debate on H.J. Res. 117 upon the adoption of this resolution, waiving all points of order against both its consideration and specific provisions. Debate is limited to one hour , equally divided between the Committee on Foreign Affairs chair and ranking member, and only one motion to recommit is permitted. Additionally, certain House rules (Clause 1(c) of rule XIX and clause 8 of rule XX) will not apply to H.J. Res. 117's consideration. Finally, the resolution requires the Clerk to transmit the passed joint resolution to the Senate within one calendar day.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 116-144
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 46) relating to a national emergency declared by the President on February 15, 2019.
Dec 10, 2025
Submitted in House
Dec 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 116-144
    Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 46) relating to a national emergency declared by the President on February 15, 2019.


  • December 10, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • December 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Gregory W. Meeks

Gregory W. Meeks

Democratic Representative

New York

Rules Committee

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