H.J.Res. 117: Relating to a national emergency by the President on July 30, 2025.

Introduced Aug 29, 20257 cosponsors

Sponsor

Gregory Meeks

Gregory Meeks

Democrat · NY-5

What H.J.Res. 117 does

H.J.Res. 117 would end the national emergency the President declared on July 30, 2025, in Executive Order 14323. It does so under section 202 of the National Emergencies Act.

Tracking floor activity — no debate on H.J.Res. 117 yet. Updates when a legislator speaks on the record.

HJRES117 Legislative Journey

2 actions

House: Vote: 200-198

Sep 15, 2025

200-198

Table Motion to Discharge Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 200 - 198 (Roll no. 265).

House: Committee Action

Aug 29, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

About the Sponsor

Gregory Meeks

Gregory Meeks

Democrat, New York's 5th congressional district · 29 years in Congress

Committees: Foreign Affairs, Financial Services

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Cosponsors (7)

No new cosponsors in 373 days — momentum stalled

All 7 cosponsors are Democrats. Cosponsors represent 5 states: Arizona, California, Nevada, and 2 more.

7Democrats·5 states

Committee Sponsors

Foreign Affairs Committee

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5 of 53 committee members cosponsored

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H.J.Res. 117 Quick Facts

Cosponsors
7
Sydney Kamlager-Dove
Joaquin Castro
Greg Stanton
Dina Titus
Greg Casar
+2 more
Committee
Foreign Affairs
Chamber
House
Policy
Emergency Management
Introduced
Aug 29, 2025

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Sep 15, 2025

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H.J.Res. 117 Bill Text

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

Source: U.S. Government Publishing Office

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