Congress·In Progress·H.J.Res. 117
Relating to a national emergency by the President on July 30, 2025.
Ending a National Emergency Declaration
Part of: Congress Moves to End National Emergency and Repeal India Import Taxes
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Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
House
Key Points
- Members of Congress introduced this resolution to officially end a national emergency that the President declared on July 30, 2025.
- When a President declares a national emergency, they gain special powers to handle a crisis; however, Congress has the legal authority to vote to cancel those powers.
- This resolution specifically targets Executive Order 14323. If it passes, the special emergency authorities granted by that order would be stopped immediately.
- This action serves as a check on executive power, ensuring that the government only uses emergency rules when they are truly necessary for the country.
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Milestones
2 milestones8 actions
Sep 15, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 15, 2025
Table Motion to Discharge Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 200 - 198 (Roll no. 265).
Sep 15, 2025
Mr. Mast moved to table the motion to discharge
Sep 15, 2025
Mr. Meeks moved to discharge.
Sep 15, 2025
Considered as privileged matter.
Vote Results
1 voteHousePassedSep 15, 2025
On Motion to Table the Motion to Discharge Committee
200
198
Democrat
0 – 196 · 17
Republican
200 – 2 · 17
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Relating to a national emergency by the President on July 30, 2025.
Bill NumberHJRES 117
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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(7)D: 7
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