Purpose and Summary
Chamber: House
Introduced date: 2025-03-04
Bill 119 H.Res. 188, also known as "Affirming the obligation of the President of the United States to comply with court orders," is a resolution introd...
uced in the US Congress. The purpose of this resolution is to emphasize the importance of the President of the United States adhering to court orders issued by the judicial branch of government. The resolution highlights the fundamental principle of the separation of powers in the US government, which ensures that each branch of government – the executive, legislative, and judicial – operates independently and checks the power of the others. It asserts that the President is not above the law and must comply with court orders, as mandated by the Constitution. The resolution reaffirms the critical role of the judiciary in upholding the rule of law and protecting the rights of individuals. It emphasizes that the President's compliance with court orders is essential for maintaining the integrity of the legal system and ensuring justice for all. Overall, Bill 119 H.Res. 188 underscores the importance of upholding the rule of law and the Constitution in the United States. It serves as a reminder to the President and all government officials that they are bound by the laws of the land and must respect the authority of the judiciary.
Recent Activity
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Alternative Names
Affirming the obligation of the President of the United States to comply with court orders.
Affirming the obligation of the President of the United States to comply with court orders.
Associated Legislation
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Rep. Mullin, Kevin [D-CA-15]
Rep. Mullin, Kevin [D-CA-15]
Rep. Mullin, Kevin [D-CA-15]
Rep. Mullin, Kevin [D-CA-15]
Cosponsors and Supporters
Rep. Ramirez, Delia C. [D-IL-3]
Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5]
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9]
Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2]
Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12]
Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]
Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13]
Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]
Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7]
Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9]
Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44]
Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-14]
Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35]
Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]
Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4]
Rep. McIver, LaMonica [D-NJ-10]
Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]
Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
Rep. Ramirez, Delia C. [D-IL-3]
Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5]
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9]
Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2]
Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12]
Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]
Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13]
Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]
Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7]
Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9]
Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44]
Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-14]
Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35]
Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]
Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4]
Rep. McIver, LaMonica [D-NJ-10]
Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]
Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18]
Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]
Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21]
Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6]
Rep. Ramirez, Delia C. [D-IL-3]
Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5]
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9]
Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2]
Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12]
Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]
Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13]
Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]
Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7]
Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9]
Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44]
Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-14]
Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35]
Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]
Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4]
Rep. McIver, LaMonica [D-NJ-10]
Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]
Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18]
Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]
Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21]
Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6]
Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46]
Rep. Foushee, Valerie P. [D-NC-4]
Committees and Subcommittees
Judiciary Committee
Variations and Revisions