Condemning a legal opinion issued by the U.S. Department of Justice on June 18, 2026, regarding the Olmstead v. L.C., the 1999 Supreme Court decision that recognized institutional isolation of people with disabilities as discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

This resolution is a simple expression of the House's opinion and does not constitute a law requiring presentment to the President. Under Article I, Section 5, Clause 2, each House has the authority to determine the rules of its proceedings, including the adoption of resolutions expressing its views. Such resolutions are a form of congressional oversight and commentary, consistent with the separation of powers as the House does not command any action by the Executive or Judiciary. The Federalist No. 71 recognizes that the legislature may properly express its sentiments without infringing upon …

This resolution is a mere expression of sentiment by the House, not a law binding upon the people or the coordinate branches. The Constitution vests in Congress the power to deliberate and to communicate its views on matters of public concern, including the actions of the executive department. Such expressions fall within the sphere of legislative speech protected by the First Amendment and are not prohibited by any enumerated limitation. The Tenth Amendment reserves to the States or the people all powers not delegated, but here Congress acts within its inherent right to debate and declare its…

This resolution is a non-binding expression of the House's opinion, not a law or binding directive. The Constitution grants Congress the authority to determine its own proceedings and to debate matters of public concern. Article I, Section 5 empowers each House to establish rules for its proceedings, which includes the adoption of resolutions expressing its sense. Such expressions do not encroach upon the executive or judicial branches, as they lack coercive effect. The resolution merely condemns a legal opinion, which falls within the legitimate sphere of legislative deliberation and does not…

This resolution is a non-binding expression of congressional sentiment. It does not purport to alter the law, override a judicial decision, or direct executive action. The Constitution vests in Congress the power to legislate, but also implicitly permits it to adopt resolutions as a means of communicating its views. Such expressions are a customary part of legislative proceedings and do not violate the separation of powers, as they carry no legal force and do not interfere with the independent judgment of the judiciary or the executive. The resolution merely condemns a legal opinion of the Dep…