HRES 676 · 113th Congress · Congress

Providing for authority to initiate litigation for actions by the President or other executive branch officials inconsistent with their duties under the Constitution of the United States.

Introduced 2014-07-22· Sponsored by Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 201 (Roll no. 468). (text: CR H7087)(2014-07-30)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 2014-07-30
Roll #468
Yea 225Nay 201
Democrats
0 Yea·196 Nay
Republicans
225 Yea·5 Nay
PassedHouse · 2014-07-30
Roll #468
Yea 225Nay 201
Democrats
0 Yea·196 Nay
Republicans
225 Yea·5 Nay

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Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Authorizes the Speaker of the House of Representatives to initiate or intervene in one or more civil actions, on behalf of the House, in a federal court of competent jurisdiction to seek any appropriate relief regarding the failure of the President, the head of any department or agency, or any other executive branch officer or employee, to act in a manner consistent with that official's duties under the U.S. Constitution and federal laws with respect to implementation of requirements of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), certain PPACA-related requirements in the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, including any amendment made by them, or any other related provision of law, including a failure to implement it. Requires the Speaker to notify the House of a decision to initiate or intervene in any such civil action. Requires the Office of the General Counsel of the House, at the direction of the Speaker, to represent the House in the civil action initiated, or in which the House intervenes. Authorizes the Office to employ the services of outside counsel and other experts for this purpose.…

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