HR1456: 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.

What the bill says

From the introduced text, July 23, 2026:

IV 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1456 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 23, 2026 Mr. Meeks (for himself, Mr. McGovern , Mr. Massie , Mr. Amo , Ms. Jayapal , Mr. Crow , and Mr. Khanna ) submitted the following resolution; which was 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 RESOLUTION 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. SECTION That the Speaker shall initiate or intervene in one or more civil actions on behalf of the House of Representatives in a Federal court of competent jurisdiction to seek any appropriate relief regarding the failure of the President, the head of any department or agency, or any other officer or employee of the executive branch, to act in a manner consistent with that official's duties under the Constitution and laws of the United States with respect to-- (1) the ongoing hostilities reported by the President on March 2, 2026, pursuant to section 4(a)(1) of the War Powers Resolution ( 50 U.S.C. 1544(b) ); …

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Sponsors

• Gregory Meeks (D, HD-005) · primary sponsor
• James McGovern (D, HD-002)
• Thomas Massie (R, HD-004)
• Gabe Amo (D, HD-RI-1)
• Pramila Jayapal (D, HD-007)
• Jason Crow (D, HD-006)
• Ro Khanna (D)
• John Larson (D, HD-001)
• Joaquin Castro (D, HD-TX-20)
• Yassamin Ansari (D, HD-003)

Latest actions

1. July 23, 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.
2. July 23, 2026: Submitted in House

Common questions

What is HR1456?

HR1456 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): 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.

What is the status of HR1456?

In committee as of July 23, 2026. Latest action: 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. (July 23, 2026).

Who sponsored HR1456?

Gregory Meeks (D, HD-005), with 9 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR1456?

On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-res/1456