Congress·In Progress·H.J.Res. 117

Relating to a national emergency by the President on July 30, 2025.

Ending a National Emergency Declaration

Sep 15, 2025·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

Part of: Congress Moves to End National Emergency and Repeal India Import Taxes

StalledNext up: A house committeeNo action in 10 months

This bill is currently stalled in the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Nothing has happened with this legislation since September 2025, which is a period of nine months. The House committee must take action for the bill to move forward, but most bills like this do not receive a committee vote.

Legislative Progress

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No action since September 2025

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President

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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, 2025House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Sep 15, 2025House

Table Motion to Discharge Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 200 - 198 (Roll no. 265).

Sep 15, 2025House

Mr. Mast moved to table the motion to discharge

Sep 15, 2025House

Mr. Meeks moved to discharge.

Sep 15, 2025House

Considered as privileged matter.

Vote Results

1 vote

HousePassedProceduralSep 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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