H.Res. 892 — Authorizing the Speaker of the House of Representatives to initiate or intervene in civil actions on behalf of the House of Representatives regarding section 213 of title II of division C of the Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026.

H.Res. 892 — Authorizing the Speaker of the House of Representatives to initiate or intervene in civil actions on behalf of the House of Representatives regarding section 213 of title II of division C of the Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026. | JustPolicyThe purpose of this resolution is to allow the Speaker of the House of Representatives to take legal action on behalf of the House concerning a specific financial provision in a recent appropriations law. This provision, known as section 213, is believed to potentially violate the 27th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which restricts changes to congressional compensation until after an election. The key provisions of this resolution include the authorization for the Speaker to initiate or join civil lawsuits in federal court to challenge section 213.