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HCONRES 1Passed ChamberFederalhouse

Regarding consent to assemble outside the seat of government.

Introduced January 3, 2025Last action January 6, 2025
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# Summary of the Bill: Consent to Assemble Outside the Seat of Government

This is a resolution that grants formal permission for the U.S. House of Representatives (and potentially the Senate) to meet at a location other than its usual meeting place in Washington, D.C. Under the U.S. Constitution, neither chamber of Congress can relocate its proceedings without the consent of the other chamber. This resolution fulfills that constitutional requirement by providing that consent.

Such resolutions are typically procedural and routine in nature. They may be used in situations where Congress needs flexibility to convene somewhere other than the U.S. Capitol — for example, due to emergencies, security concerns, building maintenance, or other logistical reasons. The resolution does not change any laws or policies that affect the general public directly.

This measure passed the House of Representatives without objection, meaning no members opposed it, and it has been sent to the Senate for consideration. It primarily affects members of Congress and the operations of the legislative branch, rather than having a direct impact on everyday Americans. It is a housekeeping measure that ensures Congress can continue to function if circumstances require meeting outside its normal location in Washington, D.C.

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Latest Action

Received in the Senate.

January 6, 2025

Sponsor

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Rep. Fischbach, Michelle [R-MN-7]RMN

Legislative History

Received in the Senate.

Jan 6, 2025

Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H23)

Jan 3, 2025
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Jan 3, 2025
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On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H23)

Jan 3, 2025
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Submitted in House

Jan 3, 2025

Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H23)

Jan 3, 2025
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Submitted in House

Jan 3, 2025