Directing the initiation of litigation for actions by the President or other executive branch officials inconsistent with their duties under the Constitution of the United States.

Sponsor: Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic-NY)July 23, 2026

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Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

House would sue President over war powers and military actions

This resolution would direct the House Speaker to start or join lawsuits against the President or other executive branch officials. These lawsuits would challenge actions related to ongoing military conflicts and the War Powers Resolution, including a resolution to remove U.S. troops from hostilities against Iran. It would give the House a new way to legally challenge the executive branch's handling of military matters.

What Would Change

Currently, the House of Representatives can pass resolutions to share its opinions on executive branch actions. However, it does not usually start lawsuits against the President or other executive officials about their constitutional duties. If this bill passes, the House Speaker would be told to start or join federal lawsuits. These lawsuits would challenge specific executive actions about war powers and military conflicts. This would give the House a new legal way to make sure its view of constitutional duties is followed.

Key Provisions

Requires the House Speaker to start or join lawsuits against the President or executive branch officials.
Focuses these lawsuits on actions that may not follow constitutional duties regarding military conflicts.
Addresses concerns about ongoing hostilities reported by the President on March 2, 2026.
Includes challenges related to the requirement to end hostilities not approved by Congress after 60 days.
Covers a resolution directing the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran.
Allows the House's legal team to hire outside lawyers and experts for these court cases.

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HRES 1456 · 119th Congress · July 23, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10

Directing the initiation of litigation for actions by the President or other executive branch officials inconsistent with their duties under the Constitution of the United States.

What Would Change

Key Provisions

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