# Plain Language Summary: House Resolution on Donald Trump and Insurrection

This is a resolution where the House of Representatives is making a formal statement expressing its opinion that former President Donald Trump did not participate in insurrection or rebellion against the United States, and did not provide aid or comfort to enemies of the country. To be clear, this is not a law—it's essentially a declaration of the House's position on this matter. It doesn't change any legal consequences or overturn any court decisions; it's a symbolic statement of what some members of Congress believe.

The resolution relates to the 14th Amendment to the Constitution, which contains a clause that prevents people who engaged in insurrection from holding certain federal offices. This amendment was used as the basis for legal challenges in various states attempting to remove Trump from election ballots. By passing this resolution, supporters are arguing that Trump should not be considered to have engaged in insurrection and therefore should not be subject to this constitutional restriction.

In practical terms, this resolution doesn't directly affect most Americans' daily lives. However, it does reflect an ongoing political disagreement about what happened on January 6, 2021, and whether Trump bears responsibility for those events. The resolution is primarily a political statement meant to influence public opinion and potentially support legal arguments in courts or election disputes. Whether this resolution passes or fails won't change any laws or automatically resolve the legal questions about Trump's eligibility for office—those matters continue to be decided by courts and election officials in individual states.

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that former President Donald J. Trump did not engage in insurrection or rebellion against the United States, or give aid or comfort to the enemies thereof.

Gaetz, Matt

 <p>This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that former President Trump did not engage in insurrection or rebellion against, nor give aid or comfort to the enemies of, the United States.</p>