Regarding consent to assemble outside the seat of government.
1/23/2025, 2:27 PMThis concurrent resolution authorizes Congress to assemble at a place outside Washington, DC, during the 119th Congress if the Speaker of the House and the Senate Majority Leader agree that it is in the public interest. The concurrent resolution provides that the Speaker of the House and the Senate Majority Leader shall act jointly after consultation with the House and Senate Minority Leaders.
The bill outlines the process by which individuals or groups must obtain consent from the appropriate authorities in order to assemble outside the seat of government. This process includes submitting a request for a permit to assemble, providing information about the purpose and scope of the assembly, and agreeing to abide by any regulations or restrictions imposed by the authorities.
The bill also includes provisions to protect the rights of individuals to peacefully assemble and express their views, while also ensuring that public safety and order are maintained. It emphasizes the importance of balancing the right to assemble with the need to protect public spaces and ensure the safety of all individuals involved. Overall, Bill 119 H.Con.Res. 1 seeks to establish a clear and fair process for obtaining consent to assemble outside the seat of government, while also upholding the rights of individuals to peacefully protest and express their opinions. It is currently under review by Congress and may undergo further revisions before being voted on.
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This concurrent resolution authorizes Congress to assemble at a place outside Washington, DC, during the 119th Congress if the Speaker of the House and the Senate Majority Leader agree that it is in the public interest. The concurrent resolution provides that the Speaker of the House and the Senate Majority Leader shall act jointly after consultation with the House and Senate Minority Leaders.
The bill outlines the process by which individuals or groups must obtain consent from the appropriate authorities in order to assemble outside the seat of government. This process includes submitting a request for a permit to assemble, providing information about the purpose and scope of the assembly, and agreeing to abide by any regulations or restrictions imposed by the authorities.
The bill also includes provisions to protect the rights of individuals to peacefully assemble and express their views, while also ensuring that public safety and order are maintained. It emphasizes the importance of balancing the right to assemble with the need to protect public spaces and ensure the safety of all individuals involved. Overall, Bill 119 H.Con.Res. 1 seeks to establish a clear and fair process for obtaining consent to assemble outside the seat of government, while also upholding the rights of individuals to peacefully protest and express their opinions. It is currently under review by Congress and may undergo further revisions before being voted on.
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This concurrent resolution authorizes Congress to assemble at a place outside Washington, DC, during the 119th Congress if the Speaker of the House and the Senate Majority Leader agree that it is in the public interest. The concurrent resolut...