Directing the initiation of litigation for actions by the President or other executive branch officials inconsistent with their duties under the Constitution of the United States.
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Latest Action · July 23, 2026
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.
This House resolution directs the Speaker of the House to file a lawsuit against the President or executive branch officials over alleged violations of the War Powers Resolution. Specifically, the resolution challenges the President's authority to continue military hostilities against Iran that were reported on March 2, 2026, arguing that these hostilities have exceeded the 60-day limit without congressional authorization as required by law. The resolution also seeks to enforce a prior House concurrent resolution directing the removal of U.S. Armed Forces from these hostilities. The House's General Counsel would handle the litigation, with authority to hire outside lawyers if needed. The Speaker would be required to notify the House once the lawsuit is filed. No specific funding is requested in the resolution, as it directs the use of existing House legal resources.
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