VoterlyH.J.Res. 117: Relating to a national emergency by the President on July 30, 2025.
119th Congress · Sponsored from New York · Passed a chamber
What this bill does
A plain-language summary for H.J.Res. 117 has not been published yet. This usually means the bill was introduced recently. Check the official text on Congress.gov, or open Voterly to follow its progress.
Key facts
- Status Passed a chamber
- Introduced 2025-08-29
- Policy area Emergency Management
- Cosponsors 7
- Latest action Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5] introduced H.J.Res. 117. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
See Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]'s donors & voting record →
Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
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Frequently asked questions
What does H.J.Res. 117 do?
H.J.Res. 117 (Relating to a national emergency by the President on July 30, 2025.) is legislation in the 119th Congress. A plain-language summary will appear here once published.
Who sponsored H.J.Res. 117?
Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5] (D) of New York is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.J.Res. 117?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.J.Res. 117 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "Passed a chamber." See the latest action above for details.