Authorizes the Speaker of the House of Representatives to initiate or intervene in one or more civil actions, on behalf of the House, 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 executive branch officer or employee, to act in a manner consistent with that official's duties under the U.S. Constitution and federal laws with respect to implementation of requirements of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), certain PPACA-related requirements in the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, including any amendment made by them, or any other related provision of law, including a failure to implement it.
Requires the Speaker to notify the House of a decision to initiate or intervene in any such civil action.
Requires the Office of the General Counsel of the House, at the direction of the Speaker, to represent the House in the civil action initiated, or in which the House intervenes. Authorizes the Office to employ the services of outside counsel and other experts for this purpose.
| Action Date | Type | Text | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-30 | Vote | On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 201 (Roll no. 468). (text: CR H7087) | House floor actions |
| 2014-07-30 | Floor | The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H7099) | House floor actions |
| 2014-07-30 | Floor | DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 676. | House floor actions |
| 2014-07-30 | Floor | The resolution provides for consideration of both H. Res. 676 and H.R. 935 in the House. Both measures are debatable for one hour. | House floor actions |
| 2014-07-30 | Floor | Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 694. (consideration: CR H7087-7099) | House floor actions |
| 2014-07-29 | Floor | Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 694 Reported to House. The resolution provides for consideration of both H. Res. 676 and H.R. 935 in the House. Both measures are debatable for one hour. | House floor actions |
| 2014-07-28 | Calendars | Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 129. | House floor actions |
| 2014-07-28 | Discharge | Committee on House Administration discharged. | House floor actions |
| 2014-07-28 | Committee | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Rules. H. Rept. 113-561, Part I. | House floor actions |
| 2014-07-22 | IntroReferral | 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. | House floor actions |
| 2014-07-22 | IntroReferral | 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. | House floor actions |
| 2014-07-22 | IntroReferral | Introduced in House | Library of Congress |