H.Res. 14

Referred to Committee

Authorizing the Speaker, on behalf of the House of Representatives, to intervene, otherwise appear, or take any other steps in the case of Texas v. United States, and in any appellate proceedings arising from such case, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1/3/2019•116th Congress•House

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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.

1/3/2019 • House

Summary

This resolution authorizes the Speaker, on behalf of the House of Representatives, to intervene in the case of Texas v. United States, any appellate proceedings arising from such case, and any other cases involving the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

The Office of General Counsel of the House, at the direction of the Speaker, shall represent the House in such litigation. The office may employ outside counsel, including pro bono counsel, and other experts for this purpose. The amount expended by the office on outside counsel and other experts shall be printed quarterly in the Congressional Record.

Introduced in House • 1/3/2019

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Policy Area: Congress

Civil actions and liabilityConstitution and constitutional amendmentsGovernment information and archivesHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth programs administration and fundingHouse of RepresentativesJudicial review and appealsLegislative rules and procedure