Relating to a national emergency by the President on July 30, 2025.

# Summary of HJRES 117 **What the Bill Would Do** This resolution addresses a national emergency declaration made by the President on July 30, 2025. Based on its classification as a joint resolution concerning presidential emergency powers, it likely either approves, disapproves, or modifies the President's emergency declaration. Joint resolutions of this type are typically used by Congress to exercise its constitutional authority over emergency powers—meaning Congress can review and potentially override or limit how the President uses emergency authorities. **Who It Affects and Key Details** This resolution would affect the President's ability to exercise emergency powers and any actions taken under the July 30, 2025 declaration.

It would also impact whatever situation prompted the emergency declaration (whether related to security, natural disaster, economic crisis, or another issue—the specifics aren't provided in this summary). All Americans could potentially be affected depending on the nature of the emergency and the powers being invoked. **Current Status** As of now, HJRES 117 is in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House. The bill was introduced by Representative Gregory Meeks (D-NY). *Note: The specific details of the July 30, 2025 emergency declaration are not included in this bill summary, so the exact nature and scope of the emergency cannot be determined from this information alone.*.