Bill · H.Res. 603· House(119-HRES-603)
Reaffirming the principles of the United States Constitution, including separation of powers and the rule of law, and condemning efforts to undermine the same.
- Introduced
- 7/23/2025
- Last activity
- 7/23/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- John Garamendi
- Cosponsors
- - 19 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution reaffirms the core principles of the United States Constitution. It emphasizes the separation of powers among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. The document highlights the importance of the rule of law and the independence of the judiciary. It also asserts the constitutional authority of Congress to control spending and conduct oversight. Additionally, the resolution condemns actions that attempt to consolidate power or undermine existing government authorities. Finally, it urges all public officials to uphold and protect the constitutional order.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The resolution asserts the congressional duty to conduct investigations and oversight of the administration.
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+5
The resolution reaffirms the constitutional protection of due process of law.
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+5
The resolution reaffirms the congressional power to control spending and mandates that appropriations made by Congress are law.
The opposite
Does this give the federal government more power?-2
The resolution emphasizes checks and balances that prevent the consolidation of power in any single branch, specifically the executive.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Individual Rights: The resolution reaffirms the protections for individual rights, specifically including due process of law (Section 2).
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Government Stability and Function: By supporting a professional, nonpartisan civil service, the resolution notes that the Federal Government can function for the people rather than for personal or political interests (Whereas clause regarding civil service).
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Preservation of Constitutional Order: The resolution seeks to prevent the consolidation of power in any single branch, which helps avoid tyranny (Section 1 and Section 3).
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Financial Oversight: The resolution asserts that congressional appropriations are law, which aims to prevent the withholding or misdirection of funds without congressional approval (Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Due Process+5Improves Government Transparency+5Increases Federal Power-2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+5
- 12/1/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/5/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/29/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/23/2025
- Submitted in House
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E722)
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 15 Cosponsors added.
Suzanne BonamiciDemocrat · Oregon
Jim CostaDemocrat · California
Troy CarterDemocrat · Louisiana
Lloyd DoggettDemocrat · Texas
Lizzie FletcherDemocrat · Texas
Al GreenDemocrat · Texas
Adelita GrijalvaDemocrat · Arizona
Jonathan JacksonDemocrat · Illinois
Julie JohnsonDemocrat · Texas
Seth MoultonDemocrat · Massachusetts
Kevin MullinDemocrat · California
LaMonica McIverDemocrat · New Jersey
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Darren SotoDemocrat · Florida
Kim SchrierDemocrat · Washington
Andrea SalinasDemocrat · Oregon
Dina TitusDemocrat · Nevada
Shri ThanedarDemocrat · Michigan
Marc VeaseyDemocrat · Texas