HJR

HJR is an initialism with multiple uses across different domains. In government and law, HJR stands for House Joint Resolution. This type of resolution is introduced in a legislative chamber and, after passage by both houses, can be used to propose constitutional amendments or express the sentiment of the legislature. In the United States, state legislatures also use House Joint Resolutions to propose amendments that must be ratified by the legislature or by voters, depending on the jurisdiction. Not all joint resolutions are constitutional amendments; some are ceremonial or direct enacted measures.

In medical practice, HJR can refer to the hepatojugular reflux, also called hepatojugular reflex. This is a physical examination sign used to assess venous pressure and right-sided heart function. The examiner applies firm pressure over the abdomen just below the rib cage; a sustained rise in the jugular venous pressure indicates a positive sign and may support evaluation for heart failure or volume overload.

Other uses of the acronym HJR are less standardized and may appear as organization names, project codes, or informal shorthand within particular communities. Because initialisms are highly context dependent, identifying the intended meaning typically requires additional context such as the field, country, or accompanying terms.

Overall, HJR most commonly appears in discussions of legislative procedures as House Joint Resolution, and in clinical notes related to heart failure assessment as hepatojugular reflux.