Authorizing the Speaker to appear as amicus curiae on behalf of the House of Representatives in the matter of United States, et al. v. Texas, et al., No. 15-674.

Bill: 114-hres-639
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Ryan, Paul D. [R-WI-1]
Introduced: 2016-03-14
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures

Border security and unlawful immigration

Congressional leadership

Constitution and constitutional amendments

House of Representatives

Immigration status and procedures

Lawyers and legal services

Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

State and local government operations

Supreme Court
Latest action: action_date: 2016-04-18
text: NOTIFICATION OF FILING - Pursuant to H.Res. 639, the Chair announced that an amicus brief was filed on April 4, 2016 in the United States Supreme Court in the matter of United States v. Texas.

Summaries:
action_date: 2016-03-14
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p>Authorizes the Speaker to appear as <i>amicus curiae</i> on behalf of the House of Representatives in the Supreme Court in the matter of <i>United States, et al. v. Texas, et al.</i>, No. 15-674, and to file a brief in support of the position that the petitioners have acted in a manner that is not consistent with their duties under the Constitution and laws of the United States.</p> <p>Requires the House Office of General Counsel, at the Speaker's direction, to represent the House in connection with the filing of any <i>amicus curiae</i> brief pursuant to this resolution, including supervision of any outside counsel providing services to the Speaker on a pro bono basis for such purpose.</p>

action_date: 2016-03-16
action_desc: Reported to House without amendment
text: <p>(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)</p> <p>Authorizes the Speaker to appear as <i>amicus curiae</i> on behalf of the House of Representatives in the Supreme Court in the matter of <i>United States, et al. v. Texas, et al.</i>, No. 15-674, and to file a brief in support of the position that the petitioners have acted in a manner that is not consistent with their duties under the Constitution and laws of the United States.</p> <p>Requires the House Office of General Counsel, at the Speaker's direction, to represent the House in connection with the filing of any <i>amicus curiae</i> brief pursuant to this resolution, including supervision of any outside counsel providing services to the Speaker on a pro bono basis for such purpose.</p>

action_date: 2016-03-17
action_desc: Passed House without amendment
text: <p>(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)</p> <p>Authorizes the Speaker to appear as <i>amicus curiae</i> on behalf of the House of Representatives in the Supreme Court in the matter of <i>United States, et al. v. Texas, et al.</i>, No. 15-674, and to file a brief in support of the position that the petitioners have acted in a manner that is not consistent with their duties under the Constitution and laws of the United States.</p> <p>Requires the House Office of General Counsel, at the Speaker's direction, to represent the House in connection with the filing of any <i>amicus curiae</i> brief pursuant to this resolution, including supervision of any outside counsel providing services to the Speaker on a pro bono basis for such purpose.</p>

tv_txt: IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 639 In the House of Representatives, U. S., March 17, 2016 RESOLUTION Authorizing the Speaker to appear as amicus curiae on behalf of the House of Representatives in the matter of United States, et al. v. Texas, et al., No. 15–674.

That the Speaker is authorized to appear as amicus curiae on behalf of the House of Representatives in the Supreme Court in the matter of United States, et al. v. Texas, et al., No. 15–674, and to file a brief in support of the position that the petitioners have acted in a manner that is not consistent with their duties under the Constitution and laws of the United States. 2. The Speaker shall notify the House of Representatives of a decision to file one or more briefs as amicus curiae pursuant to this resolution. 3. The Office of General Counsel of the House of Representatives, at the direction of the Speaker, shall represent the House in connection with the filing of any brief as amicus curiae pursuant to this resolution, including supervision of any outside counsel providing services to the Speaker on a pro bono basis for such purpose.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

tv_txt: IV House Calendar No. 96 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 639 [Report No. 114–457] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 14, 2016 Mr. Ryan of Wisconsin submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules March 16, 2016 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Authorizing the Speaker to appear as amicus curiae on behalf of the House of Representatives in the matter of United States, et al. v. Texas, et al., No. 15–674.

That the Speaker is authorized to appear as amicus curiae on behalf of the House of Representatives in the Supreme Court in the matter of United States, et al. v. Texas, et al., No. 15–674, and to file a brief in support of the position that the petitioners have acted in a manner that is not consistent with their duties under the Constitution and laws of the United States. 2. The Speaker shall notify the House of Representatives of a decision to file one or more briefs as amicus curiae pursuant to this resolution. 3. The Office of General Counsel of the House of Representatives, at the direction of the Speaker, shall represent the House in connection with the filing of any brief as amicus curiae pursuant to this resolution, including supervision of any outside counsel providing services to the Speaker on a pro bono basis for such purpose.

March 16, 2016 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed

tv_txt: IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 639 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 14, 2016 Mr. Ryan of Wisconsin submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Authorizing the Speaker to appear as amicus curiae on behalf of the House of Representatives in the matter of United States, et al. v. Texas, et al., No. 15–674.

That the Speaker is authorized to appear as amicus curiae on behalf of the House of Representatives in the Supreme Court in the matter of United States, et al. v. Texas, et al., No. 15–674, and to file a brief in support of the position that the petitioners have acted in a manner that is not consistent with their duties under the Constitution and laws of the United States. 2. The Speaker shall notify the House of Representatives of a decision to file one or more briefs as amicus curiae pursuant to this resolution. 3. The Office of General Counsel of the House of Representatives, at the direction of the Speaker, shall represent the House in connection with the filing of any brief as amicus curiae pursuant to this resolution, including supervision of any outside counsel providing services to the Speaker on a pro bono basis for such purpose.