Michelle Fischbach (R-MN)
Regarding consent to assemble outside the seat of government.
A Republican resolution with no cosponsors
Last activity — Received in the Senate.
Passed one chamber, waiting for the other to take it up
Passed one chamber, and the other has not yet sent it to a committee or put it on its calendar.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Agreed to by the House unanimous consent
- Awaiting Senate
A concurrent resolution is how the House and the Senate settle something they do together, such as a budget plan or a joint session. It is adopted once both chambers agree to it, and that puts it into effect; it is not a law, so it does not go to the President.
The House by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no member's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
This resolution deals with where Congress can meet during the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress. It allows the Speaker of the House and the Majority Leader of the Senate to call members together at a place outside of the District of Columbia. They must act jointly after consulting with the Minority Leader of the House and the Minority Leader of the Senate. This power can only be used if they believe the public interest warrants it. The authority comes directly from clause 4, section 5, article I of the Constitution. The House of Representatives passed this resolution on January 3, 2025.
Yes
- Scored +5
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill expands the authority of congressional leadership to relocate the seat of legislative assembly outside of Washington, D.C.
- Scored +2
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The provision for relocating assembly ensures the continuity of government functions during potential disruptions.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Safe Relocation: The text allows leaders to move the meeting place outside of Washington, D.C., if they believe the public interest warrants it. This could keep our elected officials safe in an emergency situation.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Found: The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill expands the authority of congressional leadership to relocate the seat of legislative assembly outside of Washington, D.C. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The provision for relocating assembly ensures the continuity of government functions during potential disruptions.
- 1/6/2025
- Received in the Senate.
- 1/3/2025
- Submitted in House
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H23)
- On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H23)
- Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H23)