HRES 892119th CongressIn Committee

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.

Introduced: Nov 19, 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Rose, John W. [R-TN-6] (R-Tennessee)

Standard Summary

Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

H.Res. 892 authorizes the Speaker of the House to initiate or intervene in civil actions on behalf of the House concerning section 213 of the 2026 Continuing Appropriations Act, alleging a violation of the 27th Amendment, and establishes procedures for notification, representation, cost reporting, and potential reimbursement demands.

Key Points

1Empowers the Speaker to file or intervene in federal civil litigation on behalf of the House.
2Claims that section 213’s financial provisions may violate the 27th Amendment.
3Mandates the Speaker to notify the House of any litigation actions.
4Outlines representation by the House General Counsel and cost reporting requirements.
5Provides a mechanism for the House to demand reimbursement from the Senate if the litigation succeeds.

Impact Areas

House of Representatives and its membersSenate and its membersFederal courts handling the litigationHouse staff and legal counsel

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