Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HR603

Introduced
7/23/25  

Caption

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

Impact

The resolution aims to reinforce the framework within which state laws operate, particularly concerning the limits of executive power and the importance of judicial oversight. By reaffirming these principles, HR603 addresses concerns regarding overreach by the executive branch and emphasizes the necessity for all branches of government to remain distinct yet interdependent. This resolution could influence state laws by promoting stricter adherence to constitutional boundaries and the separation of powers, ensuring that each branch does not encroach on the roles of the others.

Summary

House Resolution 603 (HR603) seeks to reaffirm foundational constitutional principles in the United States, particularly emphasizing the separation of powers among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. The resolution expresses a commitment to uphold the rule of law and condemns any attempts by officials to undermine congressional authority or the judiciary. It highlights the essential roles of each government branch in ensuring a balanced and fair system of governance, which is crucial to avoid tyranny and ensure that governance remains accountable to the people.

Contention

Some critics may argue that HR603 stands as a political statement rather than a practical legal measure, questioning its effectiveness in instigating real change. Moreover, there may be debates over what constitutes attempts to undermine authority—potentially leading to partisan conflicts over the interpretation of this resolution. The reaffirmation of these principles elicits discussions about the balance of power and could lead to heightened scrutiny of decisions made by the executive and judicial branches, as politicians and public officials navigate the fine line outlined in the resolution.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US HR603

Supporting the ideals of Bump Day, a global day of maternal health awareness, action and advocacy, and reaffirming United States leadership to end preventable maternal deaths in the United States and globally.

US HR1314

Reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons in the United States and around the world.

US HR1192

Recognizing widening threats to freedom of the press and free expression around the world, reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in countering the growing threats of authoritarianism, misinformation, and disinformation, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States Government in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2024.

US HR314

Acknowledging that the United States Supreme Court's decisions in the Insular Cases and the "territorial incorporation doctrine" are contrary to the text and history of the United States Constitution, rest on racial views and stereotypes from the era of Plessy v. Ferguson that have long been rejected, are contrary to our Nation's most basic constitutional and democratic principles, and should be rejected as having no place in United States constitutional law.

US HR1315

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.

US HR1394

Celebrating the principles of democracy, religious pluralism, human rights, and the rule of law shared by both the United States and India, the strong people-to-people ties between the United States and India, and the success of the Indian diaspora in the United States.

US HR1053

Reaffirming the deep and steadfast United States-Canada partnership and the ties that bind the two countries in support of economic and national security.

US HR1063

Reaffirming the United States full and unwavering commitment to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in its 75th anniversary year and its goals of achieving collective security through transatlantic partnerships.

US HR1354

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

US HR1299

Reaffirming the goals and ideals of the 1994 International Conference on Population and Development Programme of Action in Cairo, Egypt, including comprehensive sexual and reproductive health and rights.

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