Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 639) authorizing the Speaker to appear as amicus curiae on behalf of the House of Representatives in the matter of United States, et al. v. Texas, et al., No. 15-674.

Bill 114 H.Res. 649 is a resolution that provides for the consideration of another resolution, H. Res. 639, which authorizes the Speaker of the House of Representatives to appear as amicus curiae (a friend of the court) on behalf of the House in a specific legal case. The case in question is United States, et al. v. Texas, et al., No. 15-674.

In this case, the United States government, along with other parties, is involved in a legal dispute with the state of Texas and other defendants. The resolution H. Res. 639 seeks to authorize the Speaker of the House to represent the House of Representatives in this case as a friend of the court. This means that the Speaker would be able to provide the court with information or arguments that may be relevant to the case, even though the House is not a direct party to the lawsuit.

The purpose of this resolution is to ensure that the interests of the House of Representatives are represented in this legal matter, as it may have implications for the legislative branch of the government. By allowing the Speaker to appear as amicus curiae, the House can ensure that its perspective is considered by the court as it deliberates on the case. Overall, Bill 114 H.Res. 649 is a procedural resolution that sets the stage for the consideration of H. Res. 639, which authorizes the Speaker of the House to participate in the legal case United States, et al. v. Texas, et al., No. 15-674 as a friend of the court on behalf of the House of Representatives.