Summary of HRES 825

Bill Number: HRES 825

Title: Of inquiry requesting the President to transmit certain information to the House of Representatives referring to United States Government agencies sharing certain communications with the public and Federal employees.

Status: Submitted in House

Introduced: October 21, 2025

Classification: Resolution

Purpose and Intent

HRES 825 is a resolution that requests the President of the United States to provide specific documents and communications to the House of Representatives. The intent of this resolution is to investigate the communications from various federal agencies regarding a potential lapse in appropriations that occurred in October 2025. The resolution aims to ensure transparency and accountability in how federal agencies communicated with the public and employees during this period.

Key Provisions

The resolution requests the President to transmit the following documents within 14 days of its adoption:

1. Office of Management and Budget Communications:

   • All documents and communications related to a directive from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) instructing federal agencies to include specific language in communications to employees about a potential lapse in appropriations.

2. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Communications:

   • All documents and communications regarding a message posted on HUD's website that stated, "The Radical Left in Congress shut down the government. HUD will use available resources to help Americans in need."

3. Department of Education Communications:

   • All documents and communications related to the modification of out-of-office email messages for furloughed employees, which included a statement about the passage of H.R. 5371 and the resulting furlough status.

4. Inter-Agency Communications:

   • Any documents or communications between the Office of the President, the Office of the Vice President, the Office of Personnel Management, the Office of Management and Budget, and the Office of Special Counsel regarding whether the communications about the lapse in appropriations violated specific sections of the United States Code.

Affected Parties

The resolution primarily affects:
- The President and the executive branch agencies involved, including OMB, HUD, and the Department of Education.
- Members of the House of Representatives who seek to understand the implications of the communications made during the lapse in appropriations.
- Federal employees who were impacted by the furlough and the communications regarding their status.

Procedural Aspects

• Date Introduced: October 21, 2025
• Committee Referral: The resolution has been referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for further consideration.

Conclusion

HRES 825 seeks to enhance transparency regarding federal communications during a critical period of government operation. By requesting specific documents, the resolution aims to clarify the nature of communications from federal agencies and assess their compliance with legal standards. The outcome of this inquiry could have implications for how federal agencies communicate during future appropriations lapses.