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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.

Introduced
Nov 19, 2025
Cosponsors
0
Traction
0
Last Action
Nov 19, 2025

Bill Summary

Authorizes the Speaker of the House to sue or join lawsuits on behalf of the House of Representatives regarding a specific part of a recent appropriations law. Allows the Speaker to take legal action related to this law.

Sponsored By

John W. Rose
Republican · Tennessee · House

Bill Journey

  1. Nov 19, 2025
  3. Nov 19, 2025You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

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    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

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    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

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    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This affects the House of Representatives and its ability to take legal action, as well as parties involved in lawsuits related to the specified appropriations law. It gives the Speaker of the House the power to represent the House in court regarding this specific issue.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
1backer
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMoney & Economy
CommitteeCommittee on Rules
IntroducedNov 19, 2025
Last UpdatedNov 19, 2025
Latest ActionReferred 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.
Subjects
  • Economy
  • Food
  • Military

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.