H.J.Res. 50 · 117th Congress · House

Recognizing that Article I, Section 10 of the United States Constitution explicitly reserves to the States the sovereign power to repel an invasion and defend their citizenry from the overwhelming and "imminent danger" posed by paramilitary, narco-terrorist cartels who have seized control of our southern border.

Active· Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced
Jun 8, 21
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Frequently Asked

The basics

Who introduced it, and what's their district or state?
Jodey Arrington (Republican-TX-19).
Is this a Republican bill, a Democratic bill, or bipartisan?
Single-party (Republican).
When was it introduced?
Introduced on June 8, 2021.

Political context

Is there a companion bill in the other chamber?
No companion bill recorded.

Legislative process

What committee(s) have jurisdiction?
Referred to: Judiciary Committee.
Where is it in the legislative process right now?
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Has it been marked up, reported, or scheduled for a floor vote?
No committee markup recorded yet.

Practical actions

How did my representative vote (if there's been a vote)?
See the Votes tab for individual member positions when a roll-call vote is recorded.
How can I contact my member of Congress about it?
Use the U.S. Senate or House contact directory to reach your representative. Sponsor (Jodey Arrington) profile: https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/A000375.

Executive Summary

This joint resolution recognizes and affirms the sovereign and unilateral authority of states to defend themselves against invasion.