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HRES 391

Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H. J. Res. 72) relating to a national emergency by the President on February 1, 2025.

119th Congress Introduced by Gregory Meeks

Overview: HRES 391 is a House resolution that provides for consideration of a joint resolution (H. J. Res. 72) relating to a national emergency declared by the President on Februar

Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Meeks. Petition No: 119-4. (<a href="https://clerk.house.gov/DischargePetition/2025051904">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
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Bill Summary · HRES 391

Overview: HRES 391 is a House resolution that provides for consideration of a joint resolution (H. J. Res. 72) relating to a national emergency declared by the President on February 1, 2025. The motion to discharge the committee from further consideration of the resolution has been filed by Mr. Meeks.

Purpose and Intent: The purpose of this resolution is to allow the House to consider and vote on the joint resolution (H. J. Res. 72) that addresses the national emergency declared by the President on February 1, 2025. The discharge petition process is being used to bring the resolution to the House floor for consideration, bypassing the normal committee review process.

Key Provisions:
- Provides for the consideration of H. J. Res. 72, which relates to the national emergency declared by the President
- Allows the House to vote on the joint resolution, which could terminate or extend the declared national emergency

Affected Parties and Impacts: The resolution would affect the President's ability to maintain the declared national emergency and the House's role in reviewing and voting on the emergency declaration. Depending on the outcome, it could have significant policy and political implications.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The motion to discharge the committee has been filed, and the petition is currently being circulated for signatures. If a majority of House members sign the petition, it will force the House to consider the resolution, bypassing the normal committee process.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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