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PA HR373
Resolution
Status
12/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Paul Friel
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AI Summary
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Condemns any statements, threats, or insinuations of political violence from any official, including the President, that seek to intimidate elected representatives for upholding the Constitution or affirming service members' duty to refuse unlawful orders
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Reaffirms that military personnel have a legal and moral obligation under Articles 90, 91, and 92 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) to obey only lawful orders and refuse unlawful ones
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Cites the Nuremberg Principles and U.S. military doctrine establishing that "following orders" is not a defense for participating in illegal acts
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Directs copies of the resolution be transmitted to the President, Secretary of Defense, presiding officers of both houses of Congress, and all Pennsylvania members of Congress
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Introduced November 21, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness on December 3, 2025
Legislative Description
Condemning any threats of political violence made against elected representatives and reaffirming the duty of uniformed military personnel to comply with the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
Last Action
Referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness
12/3/2025