Bills of Congress December 10, 2025 by U.S. Congress

Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 117) relating to a national emergency by the President on July 30, 2025.

Summary

H. Res. 943 provides for the consideration of H.J. Res. 117, which relates to a national emergency declared by the President on July 30, 2025. The resolution sets the terms for debate and voting on H.J. Res. 117 in the House of Representatives. It waives points of order and limits debate time.

Expected Effects

This resolution will expedite the House's consideration of H.J. Res. 117, potentially leading to a quicker decision on the national emergency declaration. The limited debate time could restrict thorough discussion. The Clerk is instructed to transmit the resolution to the Senate within one calendar day after passage.

Potential Benefits

Streamlines the legislative process for addressing the national emergency.
Ensures a timely consideration of the joint resolution.
Allows for a focused debate on the matter at hand.
Provides a clear framework for the House's actions.
Facilitates communication with the Senate.

Potential Disadvantages

Waiving points of order may bypass important procedural safeguards.
Limited debate time could prevent a comprehensive examination of the issues.
Potential for insufficient scrutiny of the national emergency declaration.
May prioritize speed over thoroughness in decision-making.
Could limit the ability of individual members to raise concerns.

Constitutional Alignment

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The resolution's focus on the legislative process aligns with Article I, Section 1 of the Constitution, which vests legislative powers in Congress. The setting of rules for debate and voting is within the House's constitutional authority. However, the waiver of points of order could potentially conflict with principles of due process and thorough deliberation, depending on the nature of the waived points of order.