Bill Summary
This resolution outlines the procedure for the House of Representatives to consider a joint resolution (H. J. Res. 72) that addresses a national emergency declared by the President on February 1, 2025. It stipulates that once the resolution is adopted, the House will immediately take up H. J. Res. 72 without any points of order challenging its consideration. The resolution will be treated as read, and all provisions within it are exempt from points of order.
The debate on the joint resolution will be limited to one hour, divided equally between the chair and the ranking minority member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, or their designees. Additionally, there will be one opportunity to recommit the resolution. Certain rules of the House will not apply to this consideration process, streamlining the legislative procedure. Finally, the Clerk of the House is required to notify the Senate of the House's passage of the joint resolution within one week.
Possible Impacts
The joint resolution (H. J. Res. 72) relating to a national emergency, as outlined in the provided legislation, could affect people in various ways. Here are three examples:
1. **Impact on Civil Liberties**: If the joint resolution declares a national emergency that involves heightened security measures or restrictions on civil liberties, individuals may experience limitations on their freedoms, such as increased surveillance, travel restrictions, or curfews. This could lead to a sense of unease and concern about government overreach among citizens.
2. **Economic Consequences**: The declaration of a national emergency could trigger economic ramifications, such as the reallocation of federal funds or the implementation of emergency economic policies. This could affect businesses, employment rates, and individual livelihoods, especially in sectors directly impacted by the emergency (e.g., healthcare, transportation, or defense).
3. **Public Health and Safety Measures**: If the national emergency pertains to a public health crisis (e.g., a pandemic), the resolution could facilitate the rapid implementation of measures such as vaccine distribution, public health campaigns, or health-related restrictions. Citizens may benefit from improved health resources but could also face challenges such as mandatory vaccinations or health screenings, leading to debates about personal choice versus public safety.
These examples illustrate how the resolution's passage could have significant and varied effects on individuals and communities.
[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 391 Introduced in House (IH)]
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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 391
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H. J. Res. 72)
relating to a national emergency by the President on February 1, 2025.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
May 6, 2025
Mr. Meeks submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Rules
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RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H. J. Res. 72)
relating to a national emergency by the President on February 1, 2025.
Resolved, That immediately upon adoption of this resolution, the
House shall proceed to the consideration in the House of the joint
resolution (H. J. Res. 72) relating to a national emergency by the
President on February 1, 2025. All points of order against
consideration of the joint resolution are waived. The joint resolution
shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in
the joint resolution are waived. The previous question shall be
considered as ordered on the joint resolution and on any amendment
thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one
hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking
minority member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs or their respective
designees; and (2) one motion to recommit.
Sec. 2. Clause 1(c) of rule XIX and clause 8 of rule XX shall not
apply to the consideration of H. J. Res. 72.
Sec. 3. The Clerk shall transmit to the Senate a message that the
House has passed H. J. Res. 72 no later than one week after passage.
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