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John Garamendi (D-CA)

Reaffirming the principles of the United States Constitution, including separation of powers and the rule of law, and condemning efforts to undermine the same.

H.Res. 603 · House resolution Law

A Democratic resolution with 19 Democratic cosponsors · See all 19 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. 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

  • Scored +5

    Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?

    The resolution asserts the congressional duty to conduct investigations and oversight of the administration.

  • Scored +5

    Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?

    The resolution reaffirms the constitutional protection of due process of law.

  • Scored +5

    Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?

    The resolution reaffirms the congressional power to control spending and mandates that appropriations made by Congress are law.

The opposite

  • Scored -2

    Does this give the federal government more power?

    The resolution emphasizes checks and balances that prevent the consolidation of power in any single branch, specifically the executive.