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Us Congress House Bill HCR11

Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HCR11

Introduced
2/11/25  

Caption

This concurrent resolution provides for a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, to receive a message from the President.

Impact

The passage of HCR11 ensures that the President can address Congress directly, which is a critical element of the checks and balances system within the U.S. government. This event serves to uphold the constitutional responsibility of the Executive to communicate with the legislature, reinforcing the collaborative relationship necessary for effective governance. The timing of this session signifies the administration's intent to engage with Congress on key issues facing the nation.

Summary

HCR11 is a concurrent resolution passed by the House of Representatives and agreed to on February 19, 2025. The resolution directs both Houses of Congress to convene in the Hall of the House of Representatives on March 4, 2025, for the specific purpose of receiving a message from the President of the United States. This formal procedure is a standard practice within the legislative process to facilitate communication between the Executive and Legislative branches.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding HCR11 appears to be largely procedural, reflecting a bipartisan acknowledgment of the importance of the President's address to Congress. While specific debates about content are not prevalent, the resolution has garnered bipartisan support, indicative of a collective recognition of the importance of executive communication. The anticipation for the President's address typically generates interest and speculation, with various members eager to hear about the administration's priorities.

Contention

While HCR11 itself does not present contentious issues, the overall discussions leading to the scheduled address could reveal various points of contention among congressional members, especially regarding the topics the President may bring forward. Political dynamics can shift rapidly, with differing interpretations of the administration's policy directions potentially leading to debates and disagreements that unfold during and after the address, impacting legislative priorities for the following session.

Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

US HCR11

Providing for a joint session of Congress to receive a message from the President.

US HCR93

Providing for a joint session of Congress to receive a message from the President.

US SCR34

A concurrent resolution establishing the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies for the inauguration of the President-elect and Vice President-elect of the United States on January 20, 2025.

US SCR35

A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda and Emancipation Hall of the Capitol by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies in connection with the proceedings and ceremonies conducted for the inauguration of the President-elect and the Vice President-elect of the United States.

US SCR41

A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.

US HCR115

Providing for a joint session of the Congress in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Thursday, July 2, 2026, in honor of the semiquincentennial of the Declaration of Independence.

US HJR4

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit Members of Congress from receiving compensation during a fiscal year unless both Houses of Congress have agreed to a concurrent resolution on the budget for that fiscal year prior to the beginning of that fiscal year.

US HB121

Limiting Emergency Powers Act of 2023 This bill provides that a national emergency declared by the President terminates 30 days after a declaration unless a joint resolution affirming such declaration is enacted. All existing emergency declarations expire after two years unless the President requests a renewal that receives congressional approval.

US HB115

Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2023This bill allows Congress to disapprove multiple regulations under one joint resolution of disapproval if the regulations were submitted for review during a portion of the final year of a President's term.Under current law, the Congressional Review Act generally provides for a period of additional review during the succeeding Congress for regulations that were submitted during the last 60 legislative days of the prior Congress. However, each joint resolution may disapprove of only one regulation.

US SCR46

A concurrent resolution providing for corrections in the enrollment of S. 4367.

Similar Bills

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