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Regarding consent to assemble outside the seat of government.

12/15/2023, 3:50 PM

Summary of Bill HCONRES 1

Bill 118 H.Con.Res. 1, also known as the "Regarding Consent to Assemble Outside the Seat of Government" bill, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The bill aims to address the issue of obtaining consent to assemble outside the seat of government, which is a fundamental right protected by the First Amendment of the US Constitution.

The bill outlines that individuals or groups seeking to assemble outside the seat of government must obtain consent from the appropriate authorities before doing so. This consent would be required in order to ensure the safety and security of all individuals involved in the assembly, as well as to prevent any potential disruptions to public order.

Additionally, the bill specifies that any individual or group found to be assembling outside the seat of government without obtaining consent could face legal consequences, including fines or other penalties. This provision is intended to deter individuals from engaging in unauthorized assemblies that could pose a risk to public safety. Overall, Bill 118 H.Con.Res. 1 seeks to strike a balance between protecting the right to assemble and ensuring that such assemblies are conducted in a safe and orderly manner. It is currently under review by Congress and may undergo further revisions before being voted on.

Congressional Summary of HCONRES 1

This concurrent resolution authorizes the Speaker of the House and the Majority Leader of the Senate to assemble the House and the Senate outside the District of Columbia whenever the public interest warrants it.

Current Status of Bill HCONRES 1

Bill HCONRES 1 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since January 23, 2023. Bill HCONRES 1 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 9, 2023.  Bill HCONRES 1's most recent activity was Received in the Senate. as of January 23, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HCONRES 1

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HCONRES 1

Primary Policy Focus

Congress

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional operations and organization

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HCONRES 1

Regarding consent to assemble outside the seat of government.
Regarding consent to assemble outside the seat of government.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HCONRES 1