[Congressional Bills 114th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 639 Engrossed in House (EH)]

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H. Res. 639

                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                        March 17, 2016.
    Resolved, That the Speaker is authorized to appear as amicus curiae on 
behalf of the House of Representatives in the Supreme Court in the matter of 
United States, et al. v. Texas, et al., No. 15-674, and to file a brief in 
support of the position that the petitioners have acted in a manner that is not 
consistent with their duties under the Constitution and laws of the United 
States.
    Sec. 2.  The Speaker shall notify the House of Representatives of a decision 
to file one or more briefs as amicus curiae pursuant to this resolution.
    Sec. 3.  The Office of General Counsel of the House of Representatives, at 
the direction of the Speaker, shall represent the House in connection with the 
filing of any brief as amicus curiae pursuant to this resolution, including 
supervision of any outside counsel providing services to the Speaker on a pro 
bono basis for such purpose.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.