A resolution providing for the authority to initiate litigation for actions by the President and Department of Justice officials inconsistent with their duties under the laws of the United States.
Sponsored by Charles E. Schumer DDemocrat, introduced . Policy area, as Congress files it: Congress.
Status is read from the official actions by their Library of Congress codes: Became Public Law (36000) or a law number on the bill reads "Became law"; Vetoed (31000) reads "Vetoed"; Presented to President (28000) reads "Sent to the President"; passed or agreed to in the House (8000) and in the Senate (17000) reads "Passed both chambers"; one of them alone reads "Passed the House" or "Passed the Senate" ("Agreed to" for a resolution); reported to the House (5000) or the Senate (14000) reads "Reported by committee"; anything else reads "Introduced".
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Cosponsors
15 cosponsors.
| Member | Joined |
|---|---|
| Jeff Merkley DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Ben Ray Luján DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Adam B. Schiff DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Chris Van Hollen DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Richard Blumenthal DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Richard J. Durbin DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Sheldon Whitehouse DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Amy Klobuchar DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Ron Wyden DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Andy Kim DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Ruben Gallego DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Cory A. Booker DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Martin Heinrich DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Brian Schatz DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Mazie K. Hirono DDemocratOriginal cosponsor |
Text
| Version | Date | Our copy |
|---|---|---|
| Introduced in Senate | Not checked yetThe official file |
Actions
- Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S512-513)
- Submitted in Senate
Committees
- Rules and Administration Committee (Senate)Referred To, February 5, 2026
Hearings
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Who lobbied on this bill
Not checked yetNo lobbying report we hold names S.Res. 597.