Reaffirming the principles of the United States Constitution, including separation of powers and the rule of law, and condemning efforts to undermine the same.

Sponsor: John Garamendi (Democratic-CA)July 23, 2025

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

House would formally back constitutional rules and condemn officials who try to weaken them.

This resolution means the House of Representatives would officially state its support for core U.S. constitutional principles like separate government branches and individual rights. It would also condemn public officials who try to weaken Congress's power, ignore court orders, or misuse government funds.

What Would Change

Today, the U.S. government operates under constitutional principles like the separation of powers and the rule of law, with Congress, the President, and the courts each having distinct roles. If this resolution passes, the House of Representatives would formally reaffirm these principles and constitutional rights. It would also publicly condemn specific actions by public officials that are seen as undermining these foundational rules, such as ignoring court orders or misusing funds approved by Congress.

Key Provisions

The House would formally back the Constitution's principles, including how government power is divided and the independence of judges.
The House would formally confirm protections for individual rights, like due process, which are guaranteed by the Constitution.
The House would condemn public officials who try to weaken Congress's power, ignore court orders, or misuse government funds.
The House would declare that money set aside by Congress is law, not just a suggestion, and condemn any attempt to hold back or redirect those funds without approval.
The House would urge all public officials to avoid actions that threaten the constitutional order or the authority of Congress and the courts.

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HRES 603 · 119th Congress · July 23, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10

Reaffirming the principles of the United States Constitution, including separation of powers and the rule of law, and condemning efforts to undermine the same.

What Would Change

Key Provisions

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