Bill Sponsor
House Simple Resolution 14
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Authorizing the Speaker, on behalf of the House of Representatives, to intervene, otherwise appear, or take any other steps in the case of Texas v. United States, and in any appellate proceedings arising from such case, and for other purposes.
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 3, 2019
Overview
Text
Introduced
Jan 3, 2019
Latest Action
Jan 3, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
14
Congress
116
Policy Area
Congress
Congress
Primary focus of measure is Members of Congress; general congressional oversight; congressional agencies, committees, operations; legislative procedures; U.S. Capitol. Measures concerning oversight and investigation of specific matters may fall under the issue-specific relevant policy area.
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Summary

This resolution authorizes the Speaker, on behalf of the House of Representatives, to intervene in the case of Texas v. United States, any appellate proceedings arising from such case, and any other cases involving the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

The Office of General Counsel of the House, at the direction of the Speaker, shall represent the House in such litigation. The office may employ outside counsel, including pro bono counsel, and other experts for this purpose. The amount expended by the office on outside counsel and other experts shall be printed quarterly in the Congressional Record.

Text (1)
January 3, 2019
Actions (2)
01/03/2019
Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
01/03/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
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