Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HR1315

Introduced
6/21/24  

Caption

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Supreme Court of the United States should use its powers under the All Writs Act to protect its jurisdiction and bring the questions of Federal and constitutional law and equity before the Court for resolution with all deliberate speed and possible urgency.

Impact

The bill highlights significant concerns regarding the fairness of judicial processes and the implications of perceived politically motivated prosecutions. It draws attention to the foundational American principles of fair trials and equal justice, arguing that a failure to address these matters promptly could undermine public confidence in the judicial system and electoral integrity. Should the Supreme Court act on this resolution, it could set a precedent on how politically sensitive cases are managed, influencing future interactions between the judiciary and electoral law.

Summary

House Resolution 1315 expresses the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the necessity of the Supreme Court to utilize its powers under the All Writs Act. The resolution calls for the expedited resolution of questions surrounding federal and constitutional law that arise from the ongoing legal issues faced by former President Donald J. Trump. The House emphasizes that timely adjudication is crucial for maintaining public trust and the integrity of upcoming electoral processes, particularly in light of Trump's recent conviction stemming from a politically charged prosecution.

Contention

Contentiously, the resolution critiques the prosecutorial conduct in Trump's case, labeling it as politically motivated and raising questions about judicial bias. The resolution details perceived conflicts of interest involving key figures in the case and argues for a critical reassessment of the legal proceedings that led to Trump's conviction. The bill represents a broader political strategy, advocating for swift judicial intervention while simultaneously framing the existing judicial process as unfair and compromising to the principles of justice.

Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

US HR1354

Impeaching Samuel Alito, Jr., Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

US HR1021

Providing the sense of the House of Representatives that the political persecution of President Donald J. Trump is morally unjustifiable and has damaged institutional trust to an extraordinary degree; that the Biden administration's weaponization of the Federal Government against Donald Trump, the Republican Party's nominee for President in 2024, must end; that those responsible for the persecution of Donald Trump within the Biden administration must be held accountable by Congress; and that the United States would benefit enormously from having Donald J. Trump inaugurated once again as the President of the United States on January 20, 2025.

US HR1353

Impeaching Clarence Thomas, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

US HR934

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that regular journalistic activities are protected under the First Amendment, and that the United States ought to drop all charges against and attempts to extradite Julian Assange.

US HR410

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that President Trump must comply with the Foreign Emoluments Clause, by submitting all plans for his jumbo jet gift from Qatar immediately to Congress.

US HR402

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Justices of the Supreme Court should make themselves subject to the existing and operative ethics guidelines set out in the Code of Conduct for United States Judges, or should promulgate their own code of conduct.

US HR1087

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any attempt by the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin to remain in office beyond May 7, 2024, shall warrant nonrecognition on the part of the United States.

US HR493

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States must take urgent, coordinated action to address the national housing crisis through preservation and production of affordable housing.

US HR469

Recommending that the House of Representatives find Mark F. Pomerantz in contempt of Congress for failing to comply with the terms of a lawful and valid congressional subpoena.

US HR1499

Expressing concern about the spreading problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.

Similar Bills

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