HJR196 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jack Williams

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Congress urged to allow presidential executive orders to be reviewed by U.S. Supreme Court on a resolution passed by either house of Congress

Summary

Alabama's House resolution urges Congress to allow a simple resolution in either house to trigger an U.S. Supreme Court review of presidential executive orders.

What This Bill Does

This resolution expresses support for a federal change. It asks Congress to pass legislation that would let a simple resolution in either house trigger a challenge to an executive order, with the case heard as an original matter by the U.S. Supreme Court. It also directs that copies of the resolution be sent to key federal officials and Alabama's delegation.

Who It Affects

• U.S. Congress: would be urged to pass federal legislation to enable challenges of executive orders via simple resolution
• President and federal executive agencies: could face a new mechanism to challenge or review executive orders if such legislation passes
• U.S. Supreme Court: would hear the challenge as an original case under the proposed change
• Alabama residents/government: the Alabama Legislature takes a formal stance and communicates its position to federal leaders and Alabama's congressional delegation

Key Provisions

• Provision 1: Urges Congress to enact legislation authorizing a challenge to an executive order by resolution passed in either house of Congress, with the challenge heard as an original case by the Supreme Court
• Provision 2: Directs that copies of the resolution be transmitted to the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House, and the Alabama congressional delegation

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative