Directing the initiation of litigation for actions by the President or other executive branch officials inconsistent with their duties under the Constitution of the United States.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (23 Jul 2026): 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.
What this bill does
H.Res. 1456 would direct the Speaker of the House to start or join civil lawsuits in federal court. These lawsuits would aim to get court orders for actions, or inactions, by the President or other executive branch officials that are alleged to be inconsistent with their constitutional duties. Specifically, the resolution mentions the President's reporting on ongoing hostilities, the mandatory termination of hostilities after 60 days without congressional authorization, and the removal of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran.
This resolution primarily affects the House of Representatives, its leadership, and executive branch officials. It empowers the Speaker to take legal action on behalf of the House. The Office of the General Counsel of the House would represent the House in these legal proceedings.
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 23, 2026, by Representative Gregory Meeks and co-sponsors. It has been referred to the Committee on Rules and the Committee on House Administration for consideration. The resolution has not yet advanced beyond its introduction.
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Timeline
23 Jul 2026
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.
Common questions
- What does H.Res. 1456 do?
- H.Res. 1456 would direct the Speaker of the House to start or join civil lawsuits in federal court. These lawsuits would aim to get court orders for actions, or inactions, by the President or other executive branch officials that are alleged to be inconsistent with their constitutional duties. Specifically, the resolution mentions the President's reporting on ongoing hostilities, the mandatory termination of hostilities after 60 days without congressional authorization, and the removal of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran. This resolution primarily affects the House of Representatives, its leadership, and executive branch officials. It empowers the Speaker to take legal action on behalf of the House. The Office of the General Counsel of the House would represent the House in these legal proceedings. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 23, 2026, by Representative Gregory Meeks and co-sponsors. It has been referred to the Committee on Rules and the Committee on House Administration for consideration. The resolution has not yet advanced beyond its introduction.
- Has H.Res. 1456 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Res. 1456. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 1456?
- H.Res. 1456 was sponsored by Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5] (D-NY), with 9 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 1456?
- 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. (23 Jul 2026).
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