bill_id,congress,bill_type,bill_number,title,policy_area,introduced_date,latest_action_date,latest_action_text,origin_chamber,sponsor_name,sponsor_state,sponsor_party,sponsor_bioguide_id,cosponsor_count,summary_text,update_date,url
110-hjres-101,110,hjres,101,Relating to the disapproval of obligations under the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008.,Finance and Financial Sector,2008-11-19,2008-11-19,Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.,House,"Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5]",NC,R,F000450,18,"Disapproves the obligation of any amount to purchase troubled assets under the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 exceeding those already obligated (namely, $250 billion, or upon presidential certification, $350 billion outstanding at any one time).",2019-11-15T20:56:29Z,
110-hjres-100,110,hjres,100,Appointing the day for the convening of the first session of the One Hundred Eleventh Congress and establishing the date for the counting of the electoral votes for President and Vice President cast by the electors in December 2008.,Congress,2008-09-28,2008-10-15,Became Public Law No: 110-430.,House,"Rep. Arcuri, Michael A. [D-NY-24]",NY,D,A000363,0,"(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Requires the first regular session of the 111th Congress to begin at noon on Tuesday, January 6, 2009.Requires the meeting of the Senate and House of Representatives to count the electoral votes for the President and Vice President to be held on January 8, 2009.",2023-11-13T20:13:39Z,
110-hjres-99,110,hjres,99,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States concerning the election of the Members of the House of Representatives.,Congress,2008-09-24,2008-09-24,Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.,House,"Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1]",CT,D,L000557,0,"Constitutional Amendment - Requires the House of Representatives to be composed of Members chosen every fourth year. Requires that Members be assembled immediately after the first election and divided as equally as may be into two classes. States that, so one-half may be chosen every second year, the seats of the House of: (1) the first class shall be vacated at the expiration of the second year; and (2) the second class at the expiration of the fourth year. Applies this article to the first election of the House occurring after ratification, but no earlier than 2012.",2018-11-21T20:29:18Z,
110-hjres-98,110,hjres,98,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of times Senators and Representatives may be elected.,Congress,2008-09-18,2008-09-18,Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.,House,"Rep. Kuhl, John R. ""Randy"", Jr. [R-NY-29]",NY,R,K000364,0,Constitutional Amendment - Limits Members of the House of Representatives to six terms and Members of the Senate to two terms.,2018-11-21T20:29:36Z,
110-hjres-96,110,hjres,96,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to permit the penalty of death for the rape of a child.,Crime and Law Enforcement,2008-06-26,2008-06-26,Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.,House,"Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1]",OH,R,C000266,15,Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the death penalty for the forcible rape of a child under age 12 does not constitute cruel and unusual punishment.,2019-11-15T21:37:54Z,
110-hjres-97,110,hjres,97,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to parental rights.,Families,2008-06-26,2008-07-28,"Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.",House,"Rep. Hoekstra, Peter [R-MI-2]",MI,R,H000676,0,"Constitutional Amendment - States that the liberty of parents to direct the upbringing and education of their children is a fundamental right.States that neither the United States nor any state shall infringe upon this right without demonstrating that its governmental interest as applied to the person is of the highest order and not otherwise served.Provides that no treaty may be adopted nor shall any source of international law be employed to supersede, modify, interpret, or apply to the rights guaranteed by this amendment.",2019-11-15T21:37:55Z,
110-hjres-95,110,hjres,95,Providing for the disapproval of the Congress of the proposed agreement for cooperation between the United States and the Russian Federation pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act of 1954.,International Affairs,2008-06-24,2008-06-24,Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.,House,"Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28]",CA,D,B000410,1,"Expresses congressional disfavor of the proposed agreement for cooperation (concerning civilian nuclear cooperation with the Russian Federation) transmitted to the Congress by the President on May 13, 2008.",2019-11-15T21:10:13Z,
110-hjres-94,110,hjres,94,"Whereas there is no greater expression of freedom and liberty than the defense of the God-given right of an individual to hold, possess, and use private property.","Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues",2008-06-23,2008-06-23,Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.,House,"Rep. Broun, Paul C. [R-GA-10]",GA,R,B001262,1,"Declares that all U.S. citizens should remain secure in the possession of private property and no court, legislature, or executive shall, by predatory law or tyrannical force, obtain the property of any U.S. citizen for the benefit of another private citizen or corporation.",2019-11-15T21:37:52Z,
110-hjres-91,110,hjres,91,Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should sign the Declaration of the Oslo Conference on Cluster Munitions and future instruments banning cluster munitions that cause unacceptable harm to civilians.,International Affairs,2008-06-05,2008-06-05,Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.,House,"Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-3]",MA,D,M000312,7,Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should: (1) embrace efforts to protect innocent citizens [sic] from cluster munitions; and (2) sign the Convention on Cluster Munitions when it opens for signature in December 2008.,2019-11-15T21:10:17Z,
110-hjres-92,110,hjres,92,Increasing the statutory limit on the public debt.,Economics and Public Finance,2008-06-05,2008-06-06,Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 770.,House,,,,,0,Increases the statutory limit on the public debt from $9.815 trillion to $10.615 trillion.,2022-02-03T05:14:22Z,
110-hjres-93,110,hjres,93,Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.,International Affairs,2008-06-05,2008-07-29,Became Public Law No: 110-287.,House,"Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-7]",NY,D,C001038,32,"(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on July 23, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Approves the renewal of certain import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003. Amends the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 to extend certain customs fees for the processing of merchandise entered into the United States through October 7, 2017. Amends the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005 to increase the amount of any corporate estimated tax installment otherwise due by a corporation with assets of not less than $1 billion for the third quarter of 2013 by 0.25% of such amount. Deems this resolution a renewal resolution which shall take effect upon its enactment or July 26, 2008, whichever occurs first.",2023-11-13T20:30:33Z,
110-hjres-90,110,hjres,90,Commending the Barter Theatre on the occasion of its 75th anniversary.,Commemorations,2008-06-04,2008-06-09,Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1170),House,"Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9]",VA,D,B000657,0,"Commends and congratulates Barter Theatre (Abingdon, Virginia) on the occasion of its 75th anniversary.",2019-11-15T21:12:27Z,
110-hjres-88,110,hjres,88,"Amending the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 to reinsert the trade title contained in the conference report to accompany H.R. 2419 of the 110th Congress (Report 110-627).",International Affairs,2008-05-22,2008-05-22,"Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.",House,"Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7]",MN,D,P000258,0,"Amends the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 to reinsert the trade title contained in the conference report to accompany H.R. 2419 of the 110th Congress (Report 110-627).",2022-02-03T05:18:05Z,
110-hjres-89,110,hjres,89,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to marriage.,Families,2008-05-22,2008-07-28,"Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.",House,"Rep. Broun, Paul C. [R-GA-10]",GA,R,B001262,91,Constitutional Amendment - Marriage Protection Amendment - Defines marriage in the United States as consisting only of the union of a man and a woman. Prohibits either the U.S. Constitution or the constitution of any state from being construed to require that marriage or the legal incidents of marriage be conferred upon any other union.,2019-11-15T21:37:56Z,
110-hjres-86,110,hjres,86,Recognizing the efforts of the Ohio Department of Mental Health and the Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services to address the stigma associated with mental health and substance use disorders.,Health,2008-05-21,2008-05-23,Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1055),House,"Rep. Space, Zachary T. [D-OH-18]",OH,D,S001173,12,Recognizes the efforts of the Ohio Department of Mental Health and the Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services to decrease the stigma associated with mental health and substance use disorders through the "Think Outside the Stigma" campaign.Encourages every American to work toward overcoming the stigma associated with such disorders.,2022-02-03T05:11:22Z,
110-hjres-87,110,hjres,87,Limiting the issuance of a letter of offer with respect to a certain proposed sale of defense articles and defense services to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.,International Affairs,2008-05-21,2008-05-21,Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.,House,"Rep. Weiner, Anthony D. [D-NY-9]",NY,D,W000792,0,"Prohibits issuance of a letter of offer respecting specified proposed sales of defense articles and services to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia unless such country: (1) increases its oil production, within 30 days of the enactment of this joint resolution, by one million barrels of oil per day in excess of its oil production as of January 1, 2008; and (2) maintains such increased oil production for at least 90 days after such increased oil production is reached.",2019-11-15T21:10:11Z,
110-hjres-84,110,hjres,84,Expressing the commitment of Congress to continue to make it a priority to fight anti-Semitism and to promote tolerance at home and abroad.,International Affairs,2008-05-14,2008-05-14,Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.,House,"Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-18]",FL,R,R000435,16,Expresses the commitment of Congress to make it a priority to fight anti-Semitism and to promote tolerance at home and abroad.  States that it shall be U.S. policy to consider whether a foreign government actively or passively foments anti-Semitism when evaluating bilateral relationships. Condemns the continuing anti-Israel and anti-Semitic activities and rhetoric at the United Nations. Calls on: (1) the President to use U.S. influence to prevent the use of the United Nations regular budget to support the planned 2009 Durban Review Conference; and (2) the Secretary General of the United Nations to officially and publicly condemn any anti-Semitic statements made at U.N. meetings.,2019-11-15T21:10:09Z,
110-hjres-85,110,hjres,85,Expressing the disfavor of the Congress regarding the proposed agreement for cooperation.,International Affairs,2008-05-14,2008-05-14,Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.,House,"Rep. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA-7]",MA,D,M000133,2,"Expresses congressional disfavor of the proposed agreement for cooperation (concerning civilian nuclear cooperation with the Russian Federation) transmitted to the Congress by the President on May 13, 2008.",2019-11-15T21:10:09Z,
110-hjres-82,110,hjres,82,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States allowing castration after conviction for the rape of a child under 16 years of age.,Crime and Law Enforcement,2008-05-08,2008-06-03,"Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.",House,"Rep. Broun, Paul C. [R-GA-10]",GA,R,B001262,0,Constitutional Amendment - Declares that surgical or chemical castration is permitted under the Constitution upon conviction of the rape of a child under 16 years old and does not constitute cruel and unusual punishment.,2019-11-15T21:37:52Z,
110-hjres-83,110,hjres,83,"Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that the Constitution does not preclude a penalty of death, including when it is imposed for the rape of a child under 16 years of age.",Crime and Law Enforcement,2008-05-08,2008-06-03,"Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.",House,"Rep. Broun, Paul C. [R-GA-10]",GA,R,B001262,0,"Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the death penalty is permitted under the Constitution and does not constitute cruel and unusual punishment, including when imposed for the rape of a child under 16 years old.",2019-11-15T21:37:52Z,
110-hjres-81,110,hjres,81,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to control spending.,Economics and Public Finance,2008-04-30,2008-06-03,"Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.",House,"Rep. Campbell, John [R-CA-48]",CA,R,C001064,38,"Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits outlays for any fiscal year (except for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding an amount that would cause outlays to have increased by a rate that exceeds growth in the U.S. economy over the period since 2007, unless Congress, by a two-thirds roll call vote of each chamber, authorizes a specific increase of outlays above this amount. Directs the President, before each fiscal year, to transmit to Congress a proposed budget for such fiscal year and all ensuing fiscal years covered by it, in which total outlays do not exceed the outlays from the previous year after taking into account an increase to reflect such average growth. Authorizes a waiver of these provisions when a declaration of war is in effect.",2019-11-15T21:37:49Z,
110-hjres-80,110,hjres,80,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States prohibiting the penalty of death.,Crime and Law Enforcement,2008-04-16,2008-04-28,"Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.",House,"Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4]",MN,D,M001143,4,Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits the United States or any state from imposing or carrying out the death penalty.,2021-09-29T15:02:17Z,
110-hjres-78,110,hjres,78,"Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services within the Department of Health and Human Services relating to optional State plan case management services under the Medicaid Program.",Health,2008-03-13,2008-03-13,Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.,House,"Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5]",MN,D,E000288,6,Disapproves the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services within the Department of Health and Human Services relating to optional state plan case management services under the Medicaid program. Declares that such rule shall have no force or effect.,2019-11-15T21:21:53Z,
110-hjres-79,110,hjres,79,Disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership.,"Science, Technology, Communications",2008-03-13,2008-03-13,Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.,House,"Rep. Inslee, Jay [D-WA-1]",WA,D,I000026,55,"Disapproves the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and received by Congress on February 22, 2008, relating to broadcast media ownership.",2021-09-29T15:02:14Z,
110-hjres-77,110,hjres,77,Expressing Congressional support for the goals and ideals of National Health Care Decisions Day.,Health,2008-03-12,2008-03-12,Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.,House,"Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11]",GA,R,G000550,9,"Expresses support for the goals and ideals of: (1) National Health Care Decisions Day; and (2) advance care planning for all adult Americans. Encourages each person over the age of 18 to prepare an advance directive to assist his or her loved ones, health care providers, and others as they honor his or her wishes. Urges members of Congress to execute such documents for themselves.",2019-11-15T21:21:52Z,
110-hjres-76,110,hjres,76,Disapproving the issuance of a letter of offer with respect to a certain proposed sale of defense articles and defense services to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.,International Affairs,2008-01-15,2008-01-15,Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.,House,"Rep. Weiner, Anthony D. [D-NY-9]",NY,D,W000792,104,Prohibits issuance of a letter of offer respecting a specified proposed sale of defense articles and services to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.,2023-01-11T13:15:23Z,
110-hjres-74,110,hjres,74,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to marriage.,Families,2007-12-19,2008-01-14,"Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.",House,"Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1]",TX,R,G000552,0,Constitutional Amendment - Defines marriage in the United States as consisting only of a legal union of one man and one woman.,2023-01-11T20:07:43Z,
110-hjres-75,110,hjres,75,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the process by which the House of Representatives selects the President in the event no candidate receives a majority of electoral votes.,Government Operations and Politics,2007-12-19,2008-01-14,"Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.",House,"Rep. Goode, Virgil H., Jr. [R-VA-5]",VA,R,G000280,0,"Constitutional Amendment - States that whenever the right to choose the President devolves upon the House of Representatives, the Members of the House shall cast votes on an individual basis, and the candidate receiving votes cast by a majority of the Members of the House shall be the President.",2023-01-11T20:07:43Z,
110-hjres-71,110,hjres,71,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of years Representatives and Senators may serve.,Congress,2007-12-18,2008-01-14,"Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.",House,"Rep. Price, Tom [R-GA-6]",GA,R,P000591,0,"Constitutional Amendment -- Amends the Constitution of the United States to limit to 18 the number of years U.S. Representatives and Senators may serve, excluding service to fill a vacancy.",2023-01-11T20:07:44Z,
110-hjres-72,110,hjres,72,"Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes.",Economics and Public Finance,2007-12-18,2007-12-21,Became Public Law No: 110-149.,House,"Rep. Obey, David R. [D-WI-7]",WI,D,O000007,0,"(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Amends Public Law 110-92 to extend through December 31, 2007, specified continuing appropriations for FY2008. Makes specified appropriations for payment to the heirs at law of Julia Carson, a former Representative from Indiana. Continues in effect throughout FY2008 the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care to any veteran who participated in a test conducted by the Department of Defense Deseret Test Center as part of a program for chemical and biological warfare testing from 1962 through 1973 (including the program designated as “Project Shipboard Hazard and Defense (SHAD)” and related land-based tests).  Continues in effect throughout FY2008 the Secretary's authority to furnish, when requested, an appropriate government headstone or marker at U.S. expense for the grave of an individual eligible for burial in a national cemetery, or an individual who at the time of death was entitled to military retired pay, who is buried in a private cemetery.",2023-03-30T18:35:40Z,
110-hjres-73,110,hjres,73,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the process by which the House of Representatives chooses the President of the United States in the event no candidate receives a majority of the electoral votes.,Government Operations and Politics,2007-12-18,2008-01-14,"Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.",House,"Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-27]",CA,D,S000344,0,"Constitutional Amendment - States that whenever the right to choose the President devolves upon the House of Representatives, the Members of the House shall cast votes on an individual basis, and the candidate receiving the greatest number of votes cast by the Members shall be the President so long as such number is a majority of the votes cast.",2023-01-11T20:07:43Z,
110-hjres-70,110,hjres,70,"Congratulating the Army Reserve on its centennial, which will be formally celebrated on April 23, 2008, and commemorating the historic contributions of its veterans and continuing contributions of its soldiers to the vital national security interests and homeland defense missions of the United States.",Commemorations,2007-12-13,2008-04-23,Became Public Law No: 110-203.,House,"Rep. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. [D-GA-2]",GA,D,B000490,260,"(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on April 8, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Congratulates the Army Reserve on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the enactment of its original authorizing law on April 23, 1908. Recognizes and commends the Army Reserve for the service of its past and present citizen-soldiers whose personal courage, contributions, and sacrifices have helped preserve the freedom and advance the national security and homeland defense of the United States. Extends gratitude to the veterans, soldiers, families, and employers who have supported the Army Reserve in accomplishing its vital missions.",2023-11-13T20:14:47Z,
110-hjres-69,110,hjres,69,"Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes.",Economics and Public Finance,2007-12-12,2007-12-14,Became Public Law No: 110-137.,House,"Rep. Obey, David R. [D-WI-7]",WI,D,O000007,0,"(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Amends Public Law 110-92 to extend through December 21, 2007, specified continuing appropriations for FY2008.",2023-03-30T18:35:40Z,
110-hjres-68,110,hjres,68,To acknowledge a long history of official depredations and ill-conceived policies by the United States Government regarding Indian tribes and offer an apology to all Native Peoples on behalf of the United States.,Native Americans,2007-12-11,2007-12-11,Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.,House,"Rep. Boren, Dan [D-OK-2]",OK,D,B001254,37,"Recognizes the special legal and political relationship the Indian tribes have with the United States and the solemn covenant with the land we share. Commends and honors the Native Peoples for the thousands of years that they have stewarded and protected this land.Recognizes that there have been years of official depredations, ill-conceived policies, and the breaking of covenants by the U.S. government regarding Indian tribes.Apologizes on behalf of the people of the United States to all Native Peoples for the many instances of violence, maltreatment, and neglect inflicted on them by U.S. citizens. Expresses the regret of the United States for the ramifications of former wrongs and its commitment to build on the positive relationships of the past and present to move toward reconciliation. Urges the President to acknowledge the wrongs of the United States against Indian tribes in U.S. history.Commends the state governments that have begun reconciliation efforts with recognized Indian tribes located in their boundaries, and encourages all state governments to do the same.Declares that nothing in this Joint Resolution authorizes or supports any claim against the United States or serves as a settlement of any claim against the United States.",2023-01-11T20:07:45Z,
110-hjres-66,110,hjres,66,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to establish and protect the rights of victims of violent crimes.,Crime and Law Enforcement,2007-12-06,2008-01-14,"Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.",House,"Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1]",OH,R,C000266,0,"Constitutional Amendment - Grants victims of violent crime the rights: (1) to reasonable and timely notice of any public proceeding involving the crime and of any release or escape of the accused; (2) to not be excluded from such public proceeding and reasonably to be heard at public release, plea, sentencing, reprieve, and pardon proceedings; and (3) to adjudicative decisions that consider the victim's safety, interest in avoiding unreasonable delay, and just and timely claims to restitution from the offender. Prohibits any restriction of such rights except as dictated by a substantial interest in public safety or the administration of criminal justice, or by other compelling necessity.",2023-01-11T20:07:46Z,
110-hjres-67,110,hjres,67,Supporting a base Defense Budget that at the very minimum matches 4 percent of gross domestic product.,Armed Forces and National Security,2007-12-06,2008-01-23,Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.,House,"Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-2]",AZ,R,F000448,26,Declares that it is U.S. policy to commit a minimum of 4% of the nation's gross domestic product to the base defense budget in order to meet the fundamental national security requirements of the United States.,2023-01-11T20:07:46Z,
110-hjres-65,110,hjres,65,Providing for the appointment of John W. McCarter as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.,Government Operations and Politics,2007-12-04,2007-12-04,Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.,House,"Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-5]",CA,D,M001163,2,Provides for the appointment of John W. McCarter as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.,2023-01-11T20:07:47Z,
110-hjres-64,110,hjres,64,"Clarifying that the use of force against Iran is not authorized by the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002, any resolution previously adopted, or any other provision of law.",International Affairs,2007-11-14,2007-11-14,Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.,House,"Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1]",HI,D,A000014,22,"States that nothing in the Authorization for the Use of Military Force Against Iraq of 2002 (P.L. 107-243), any act that serves as the statutory authority for Executive Order 13382 or Executive Order 13224, any resolution previously adopted, or any other provision of law including Executive Order 13382 or Executive Order 13224 shall be construed to authorize, encourage, or in any way address the use of the U.S. Armed Forces against Iran.",2023-01-11T20:18:55Z,
110-hjres-62,110,hjres,62,Native American Heritage Day Act of 2008,Commemorations,2007-11-13,2008-10-08,Became Public Law No: 110-370.,House,"Rep. Baca, Joe [D-CA-43]",CA,D,B001234,83,"(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on July 31, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Native American Heritage Day Act of 2008 - Designates Friday, November 28, 2008, as Native American Heritage Day.Encourages the people of the United States, as well as federal, state, and local governments and interested groups and organizations, to observe such Day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities, including activities relating to: (1) the historical status of Native American tribal governments as well as the present day status of Native Americans; (2) Native American cultures, traditions, and languages; and (3) the rich Native American cultural legacy.",2023-11-13T20:12:22Z,
110-hjres-63,110,hjres,63,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the President to disapprove or reduce items of appropriation.,Economics and Public Finance,2007-11-13,2008-01-14,"Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.",House,"Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3]",PA,R,E000187,1,"Constitutional Amendment - Authorizes the President to reduce or disapprove any item of appropriation in any Act or joint resolution, except any item of appropriation for the legislative branch. Declares that if legislation is approved by the President, any item of appropriation contained therein which is not reduced or disapproved shall become law. Requires the President to return with his or her objections any item of appropriation reduced or disapproved to the chamber in which the legislation containing such item originated. Allows Congress, in the manner prescribed under the U.S. Constitution, to reconsider such item. Provides that only a majority vote of each chamber shall be required to approve an item which has been disapproved or to restore an item which has been reduced by the President to the original amount contained in the legislation.",2023-01-11T20:18:55Z,
110-hjres-61,110,hjres,61,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.,Government Operations and Politics,2007-10-31,2007-11-02,"Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.",House,"Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-27]",NY,D,H001038,1,"Constitutional Amendment - States that Congress shall have the power to regulate the raising and spending of money, including through setting limits, for campaigns for nomination for election to, or for election to, federal office.Gives a state the power to regulate the raising and spending of money for state or local ballot initiatives, referenda, plebiscites, or other similar ballot measures and campaigns for nomination for election to, or for election to, state or local office.Gives Congress the power to implement and enforce this article by appropriate legislation.",2023-01-11T20:26:49Z,
110-hjres-60,110,hjres,60,"Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing for Representatives to be chosen every four years, and to limit the number of times Senators and Representatives may be elected.",Congress,2007-10-24,2007-11-02,"Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.",House,"Rep. Goode, Virgil H., Jr. [R-VA-5]",VA,R,G000280,0,Constitutional Amendment - Requires Members of the House of Representatives to be chosen every four years. Limits Members of the House to three terms and Members of the Senate to two terms.,2023-01-11T20:26:49Z,
110-hjres-59,110,hjres,59,Granting the consent of Congress to the International Emergency Management Assistance Memorandum of Understanding.,Emergency Management,2007-10-17,2007-10-17,Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.,House,"Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large]",VT,D,W000800,21,"Consents to the International Emergency Management Assistance Memorandum of Understanding entered into between Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut and the Provinces of Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland.",2023-01-11T20:26:50Z,
110-hjres-58,110,hjres,58,"Expressing support for designation of the month of October 2007 as ""Country Music Month"" and to honor country music for its long history of supporting America's armed forces and its tremendous impact on national patriotism.",Commemorations,2007-10-16,2007-11-01,Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.,House,"Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2]",TX,R,P000592,33,(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Supports the designation of a Country Music Month (October). Honors country music for its long history of supporting America's armed forces and its tremendous impact on national patriotism.,2023-01-11T20:26:50Z,
110-hjres-56,110,hjres,56,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to temporarily fill mass vacancies in the House of Representatives and the Senate and to preserve the right of the people to elect their Representatives and Senators in Congress.,Congress,2007-10-04,2008-01-14,"Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.",House,"Rep. Baird, Brian [D-WA-3]",WA,D,B001229,1,"Constitutional Amendment - Requires an individual elected to serve as a Senator or Representative in Congress, immediately after taking the oath of office, to provide the applicable chamber a list of at least three qualified designees (ranked in order of preference) to take the individual's place in the event the individual dies, becomes incapacitated, or disappears before the individual's term of office expires. Allows the individual to revise the list at any time during a Congress. Requires: (1) the Speaker of the House, in the event a catastrophe resulting in the death, incapacity, or disappearance of a significant number of Representatives, to fill the vacancies immediately with individuals from the most recent lists of designees presented by the Representatives whose seats are now vacant; and (2) the Vice President or President Pro Tempore of the Senate to fill such vacancies regarding Senators in the same manner. Declares that an individual designated to take the place of a Senator or Representative shall serve until the Senator or Representative regains capacity, is located, or until another Member is elected to fill the vacancy. Provides that, during the period of such individual's service, he or she shall be treated as a Senator or Representative in Congress for purposes of all laws, rules, and regulations, except for providing such list. Requires the Vice President or President Pro Tempore of the Senate or the Speaker of the House to designate another individual from the same list (in the order so provided on that list) if a designated individual is unwilling to carry out the duties of a Senator or Representative during such period, or is unable to do so because of death, incapacity, or disappearance. Prohibits any designated individual from providing such a list. Requires: (1) the executive authority of the state involved to issue a writ of election to elect another Member to such office; and (2) the special election to be held as soon as possible after an individual is designated to fill the vacancy. Declares that Congress shall: (1) by law establish the criteria for determining whether a Senator or Representative in Congress is dead, incapacitated, or has disappeared; and (2) have the power to enforce this article through appropriate legislation.",2023-01-11T20:26:51Z,
110-hjres-57,110,hjres,57,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to Congressional succession.,Congress,2007-10-04,2008-01-14,"Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.",House,"Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-46]",CA,R,R000409,1,"Constitutional Amendment - Requires the election of an Alternate Representative along with a Representative, selected by him or her, as well as an Alternate Senator along with a Senator, selected by the latter. Provides that upon the death, resignation, expulsion, failure to qualify, or inability to discharge the appropriate powers and duties of a person elected as Representative or Senator, such duties and powers shall be discharged by his or her designated successor as Acting Representative or Acting Senator until the Representative-elect or Senator-elect qualifies or a new Representative or Senator is elected. Authorizes each chamber, in the absence of a quorum for three days or more, to declare all of its members who have not recorded their presence during such period to be unable to discharge the powers and duties of their offices. Requires such powers and duties, in that circumstance, to be discharged by the member's Alternate until such member records his or her presence.",2023-01-11T20:26:51Z,
110-hjres-55,110,hjres,55,To disapprove a final rule of the Secretary of Agriculture relating to the importation of cattle and beef.,Agriculture and Food,2007-10-03,2007-10-03,Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.,House,"Rep. Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie [D-SD-At Large]",SD,D,H001037,5,"Disapproves the rule submitted by the Secretary of Agriculture relating to bovine spongiform encephalopathy, minimal-risk regions, and importation of live bovines and bovine products, and states that such rule shall have no force or effect.",2023-01-11T20:26:51Z,
110-hjres-54,110,hjres,54,"Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services within the Department of Health and Human Services relating to Medicare coverage for the use of erythropoiesis stimulating agents in cancer and related neoplastic conditions.",Health,2007-09-27,2007-11-08,Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.,House,"Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-14]",CA,D,E000215,105,Disapproves a specified rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to Medicare coverage for the use of erythropoiesis stimulating agents in cancer and related neoplastic conditions. Declares that such rule shall have no force or effect.,2023-01-11T20:35:16Z,
110-hjres-52,110,hjres,52,"Making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes.",Economics and Public Finance,2007-09-25,2007-09-29,Became Public Law No: 110-92.,House,"Rep. Obey, David R. [D-WI-7]",WI,D,O000007,6,"(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on September 26, 2007. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Makes continuing appropriations for FY2008. (Sec. 101) Appropriates amounts for continuing operations, projects, or activities which were conducted in FY2007 and for which appropriations, funds, or other authority were made available in: (1) the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2007 (division A of Public Law 109-289); (2) the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2007 (Public Law 109-295); and (3) the Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2007 (division B of Public Law 109-289, as amended by Public Law 110-5). (Sec. 102) Prohibits the use of appropriations, funds, or authority granted under this joint resolution for the Department of Defense (DOD) for: (1) new production of items not funded for production in FY2007 or prior years; (2) the increase in production rates above those sustained with FY2007 funds; or (3) the initiation, resumption, or continuation of any project, activity, operation, or organization for which appropriations, funds, or other authority were not available during FY2007. Bars the use of DOD appropriations, funds, or authority granted under this joint resolution to initiate multi-year procurements utilizing advance procurement funding for economic order quantity procurement unless specifically appropriated later. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense, however, following notification of the congressional defense committees, to initiate projects or activities required to be undertaken for force protection purposes using funds made available from the Iraq Freedom Fund. (Sec. 106) Provides funding under this joint resolution until the earliest of: (1) enactment of an appropriation for any project or activity provided for in this joint resolution; (2) enactment of the applicable appropriations Act for FY2008 without any provision for such project or activity; or (3) November 16, 2007. (Sec. 111) Continues through November 16, 2007, certain activities for entitlements and other mandatory payments whose budget authority was provided in appropriations Acts for FY2007, and for activities under the Food Stamp Act of 1977. Declares that, notwithstanding such date, funds shall be available and obligations for mandatory payments due on or about the first day of any month after October 2007 but within 30 days after November 16, 2007. (Sec. 112) Authorizes amounts made available under this joint resolution for civilian personnel compensation and benefits in each department and agency to be apportioned up to the rate for operations necessary to avoid furloughs within such entity, consistent with the applicable appropriations Act for FY2007. Prohibits the use of such authority until after the department or agency has taken all necessary actions to reduce or defer non-personnel-related administrative expenses. (Sec. 113) Authorizes the obligation and expenditure of funds appropriated by this joint resolution, notwithstanding: (1) federal limitation on foreign assistance appropriations; (2) the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956; (3) the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995; and (4) the National Security Act of 1947.  (Sec. 114) Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture for one year to enter into or renew contracts under the Housing Act of 1949 to provide loans for rental and cooperative housing for persons and families of low-income in multifamily housing projects. (Sec. 115) Extends the Secretary's authority through November 16, 2007, to make cotton classification services available to cotton producers. (Sec. 116) Extends the Secretary's authority to carry out the adjusted gross income limitation contained in the Food Security Act of 1985 through the end of the 2007 crop year or through November 16, 2007, whichever occurs later. (Sec. 117) Provides that certain patent and trademark fees established under the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2005 that applied during FY2007 shall continue through November 16, 2007. (Sec. 118) Continues the authority for the Commander's Emergency Response Program (urgent humanitarian and reconstruction relief for Iraq and Afghanistan) through the date of enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (NDAA for FY2008), or November 16, 2007, whichever is earlier. (Sec. 119) Continues through enactment of the NDAA for FY2008 of the authority for a member of the Armed Forces to designate another person (in lieu of a codified list of survivors) to receive up to 50% of the death gratuity payable to such member upon his or her death from active-duty military service. (Sec. 120) Continues through the earlier of the enactment of the NDAA for FY2008 or November 16, 2007, the authority of the Secretary of Defense under the Ronald W. Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005 to support foreign forces, irregular forces, groups, or individuals engaged in supporting or facilitating ongoing military operations by U.S. special operations forces to combat terrorism. (Sec. 121) Continues through the earlier of the enactment of the NDAA for FY2008 or November 16, 2007, the authority under the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 for a DOD joint task force to provide counterterrorism support to law enforcement agencies conducting counter-drug activities. (Sec. 122) Continues through the earlier of the enactment of the NDAA for FY2008 or November 16, 2007, the authority of the Secretary of Defense to provide administrative services and support for the performance of duties by a liaison officer of another nation involved in a U.S. coalition while such officer is assigned temporarily to the headquarters of a U.S. combatant command, component command, or subordinate operational command in connection with the planning for, or conduct of, a coalition operation. (Sec. 123) Appropriates additional funds for a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle Fund, to remain available through FY2008. Makes such funds available to: (1) continue technological research and development and upgrades; (2) procure mine resistant ambush protected vehicles and associated support equipment; and (3) sustain, transport, and field them.  (Sec. 124) Extends through November 16, 2007, authority for Appalachian regional development. (Sec. 125) Extends through November 16, 2007, the Delta Regional Authority under the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act. (Sec. 126) Allows the transfer to another agency of specified funds made available to the Department of Energy (DOE) in order to carry out the Alaskan Natural Gas Pipeline project. Requires such transferred funds to be refunded to DOE after passage of the regular appropriations Act for the other agency. (Sec. 127) Makes an additional amount available under the General Services Administration (GSA) Operating Expenses Account at a specified rate for operations for the costs of agency activities transferred to the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals pursuant to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006.  (Sec. 128) Authorizes the District of Columbia to expend local funds for certain programs and activities under title IV of H.R. 2829 (110th Congress), as passed by the House, at a specified rate set forth in the Fiscal Year 2008 Proposed Budget and Financial Plan submitted to Congress by the District on June 7, 2007, as amended on June 29, 2007. (Sec. 129) Continues through November 16, 2007, the franchise fund pilot programs in six executive agencies designated by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget pursuant to the Government Management Reform Act of 1994.  (Sec. 130) Continues through November 16, 2007, the demonstration project under which certain claims against federal executive agencies under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 are referred to the Office of Special Council. (Sec. 131) Requires the obligation of funds made available under this joint resolution for U.S. Customs and Border Protection to support hiring, training, and equipping of new border patrol agents at a rate for operations not exceeding that necessary to sustain the numbers of such border patrol agents in the final quarter of FY2007. (Sec. 132) Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security to continue, through November 16, 2007, to obligate funds at the rate the Secretary determines necessary to maintain not more than the average monthly number of detention bed spaces in use during September 2007 at detention facilities operated or contracted by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). (Sec. 133) Declares not in effect during a specified period in FY2008 the prohibition in the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2007 against the use of appropriated funds to the U.S. Secret Service for the protection of any person other than Presidents and Vice Presidents (current and former), candidates for such offices, certain family members, visiting heads of foreign states, and other distinguished foreign visitors.  (Sec. 134) Continues through November 16, 2007, the eligibility of the Republic of Palau for certain appropriations and education grants. (Sec. 135) Continues through November 16, 2007, certain activities authorized by the Trade Act of 1974 for relief of workers, firms, and farmers from injury caused by import competition. Appropriates funds to carry out adjustment assistance for farmers. (Sec. 136) Appropriates funds for FY2008 to provide allotments to states, the District of Columbia, and commonwealths and territories under title XXI (State Children's Health Insurance Program) (CHIP) (also known as SCHIP) of the Social Security Act (SSA) for items and services furnished through November 16, 2007 or, if earlier, the enactment of an Act that provides funding for FY2008 and for one or more subsequent fiscal years.  Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services (Secretary throughout this section) to make allotments to such states, the District of Columbia, and commonwealths and territories from such appropriated amounts for FY2008.  Amends the SSA to prescribe requirements for redistribution by the Secretary to FY2008 shortfall states of unused FY2005 allotments that are not expended by the end of FY2007. Describes a FY2008 shortfall state as one with an approved state child health plan for which the Secretary estimates, on a monthly basis, that the projected expenditures under such plan for FY2008 will exceed the sum of the state's allotments for: (1) each of FY2006-FY2007 that was not expended by the end of FY2007; and (2) FY2008.     Extends through FY2008 the authority for qualifying states to use certain funds for expenditures under SSA title XIX (Medicaid).  (Sec. 137) Appropriates specified funds for payment to: (1) Susan Thomas, widow of Craig Thomas, a former Senator from Wyoming; (2) Karen L. Gillmor, widow of Paul E. Gillmor, a former Representative from Ohio. (Sec. 138) Continues through November 16, 2007, the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs with respect to: (1) hospital and nursing home care for certain veterans with service-connected disabilities; and (2) federal recovery of the cost of certain care and services provided to veterans with non-service-connected disabilities. (Sec. 139) Provides funding for DOD Base Closure Account 2005 at a specified rate for operations. (Sec. 140) Authorizes the expenditure of funds by the Department of Veterans Affairs for information technology systems programs and activities for pay and associated costs for operations and maintenance associated staff. (Sec. 141) Appropriates an additional amount for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide: (1) reimbursement to state and local agencies for certain salary and travel incurred by their employees; and (2) an allowance for administrative expenses in rendering necessary services in ascertaining the qualifications of educational institutions for furnishing courses of education to certain eligible persons and veterans. (Sec. 142) Continues through November 16, 2007, the issuing and direct investment authority of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.  (Sec. 143) Provides funds to the Department of State for administration of foreign affairs, diplomatic and consular programs, including worldwide security upgrades. (Sec. 144) Continues the Interagency Council on the Homeless through the earlier of: (1) November 16, 2007; or (2) the enactment of an authorization Act relating to the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. (Sec. 145) Requires funds made available under this joint resolution for the National Transportation Safety Board to include amounts necessary to make lease payments due in FY2008 only on an obligation incurred in 2001 under a capital lease. (Sec. 146) Continues until November 16, 2007, the authority of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to insure, and commit to insure, home equity conversion mortgages for elderly homeowners under the National Housing Act. (Sec. 147) Continues through November 16, 2007, the Secretary of HUD's authority to provide assistance to public housing agencies for demolition, site revitalization, replacement housing, and tenant-based assistance grants for projects. (Sec. 148) Prescribes a formula for the amount to be made available to the Secretary of Transportation for airport planning and development and noise compatibility planning and programs. Makes such amount available from October 1 through November 16, 2007. Continues through FY2008 the Secretary's authority to incur obligations to make project grants.  (Sec. 149) Continues through November 16, 2007, excise taxes on aviation fuels and the air transportation of persons or property, as well as authority for expenditures from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, under the Internal Revenue Code.  (Sec. 150) Expresses the sense of Congress that the House of Representatives: (1) recognizes the service of General David H. Petraeus, as well as all other members of the Armed Forces serving in good standing, in the defense of the United States and the personal sacrifices made by him and his family, and other members of the Armed Forces and their families, to serve with distinction and honor; (2) commits to judge the merits of his sworn testimony without prejudice or personal bias, including refraining from unwarranted personal attacks; (3) condemns the personal attacks made by the advocacy group MoveOn.org impugning his integrity and professionalism; (4) honors all members of the Armed Forces and civilian personnel serving in harm's way, as well as their families; and (5) pledges to debate any supplemental funding request or any policy decisions regarding the war in Iraq with the solemn respect and the commitment to intellectual integrity that the sacrifices of these members of the Armed Forces and civilian personnel deserve.",2023-03-30T18:35:40Z,
110-hjres-53,110,hjres,53,Constitutional War Powers Amendments of 2007,Armed Forces and National Security,2007-09-25,2007-09-25,"Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.",House,"Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3]",NC,R,J000255,11,Constitutional War Powers Amendments of 2007 - Rewrites the War Powers Resolution. Includes consultation procedures concerning participation in military operations of the United Nations.,2023-01-11T20:35:17Z,
110-hjres-51,110,hjres,51,Disapproving the rule submitted to the Congress by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services requiring certain lawful permanent residents to apply for a new Permanent Resident Card.,Immigration,2007-09-24,2007-10-12,"Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.",House,"Rep. Baca, Joe [D-CA-43]",CA,D,B001234,16,"Disapproves the rule submitted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requiring that aliens lawfully admitted for permanent U.S. residence, and issued a Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551) between 1979 and 1989, apply for a new card during a 120-day filing period.  Provides that such rule shall have no force or effect.",2023-01-11T20:35:19Z,
110-hjres-50,110,hjres,50,Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the contribution of the USO to the morale and welfare of the members of the Armed Forces and their families.,Commemorations,2007-09-18,2007-09-18,Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.,House,"Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1]",FL,R,M001144,21,Extends gratitude to the United Services Organization (USO) on its 67th anniversary and recognizes that its work in supporting members of the U.S. Armed Forces is critical to their success and mission.,2023-01-11T20:35:19Z,
110-hjres-49,110,hjres,49,"Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services within the Department of Health and Human Services relating a cost limit for providers operated by units of government and other provisions under the Medicaid Program.",Health,2007-09-11,2007-09-11,Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.,House,"Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-30]",CA,D,W000215,0,Disapproves a specified rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services within the Department of Health and Human Services relating to a cost limit for providers operated by units of government and other provisions under title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act. Declares that such rule shall have no force or effect.,2023-01-11T20:35:18Z,
110-hjres-48,110,hjres,48,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the requirement of the approval of a two-thirds majority of the Supreme Court for any pardon or reprieve granted by the President.,Crime and Law Enforcement,2007-08-03,2007-09-10,"Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.",House,"Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]",TN,D,C001068,2,"Constitutional Amendment - Provides that a presidential pardon or reprieve shall become effective only on the review and consent of two-thirds of the Justices of the Supreme Court pursuant to finding that such pardon or reprieve is consistent with the interests of justice and does not undermine the effectiveness, integrity, and impartiality of the federal criminal justice system.",2023-01-11T20:40:34Z,
110-hjres-47,110,hjres,47,"Disapproving the rule submitted to the Congress by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services on June 6, 2007, relating to adjustment of the Immigration and Naturalization Benefit Application and Petition Fee Schedule.",Immigration,2007-07-30,2007-08-10,"Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.",House,"Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-16]",CA,D,L000397,6,"Disapproves the rule submitted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to the Congress on June 6, 2007, relating to adjustment of the immigration and naturalization benefit application and petition fee schedule, and states that such rule shall have no force or effect.",2023-01-12T17:52:42Z,
110-hjres-46,110,hjres,46,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to deny United States citizenship to individuals born in the United States to parents who are neither United States citizens nor persons who owe permanent allegiance to the United States.,Immigration,2007-06-13,2007-06-25,"Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.",House,"Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-14]",TX,R,P000583,7,"Constitutional Amendment - States that a person born to a mother and father, neither of whom is a citizen of the United States nor a person who owes permanent allegiance to the United States, shall not be a citizen of the United States or of any state solely by reason of U.S. birth.",2023-01-11T17:02:44Z,
110-hjres-45,110,hjres,45,Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.,Economics and Public Finance,2007-06-12,2007-06-25,"Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.",House,"Rep. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY-20]",NY,D,G000555,32,"Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits outlays for a fiscal year (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year (except those derived from borrowing) unless Congress, by a three-fifths rollcall vote of each chamber, authorizes a specific excess of outlays over receipts.  Directs the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress annually. Authorizes waivers of these provisions when a declaration of war is in effect or under other specified circumstances involving military conflict. Requires the appropriate congressional committees to report implementing legislation to achieve a balanced budget without reducing the disbursements of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund to achieve that goal.",2023-01-11T17:02:44Z,
110-hjres-44,110,hjres,44,"Joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and for other purposes.",Foreign Trade and International Finance,2007-05-24,2007-08-01,Became Public Law No: 110-52.,House,"Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12]",CA,D,L000090,29,"(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on July 23, 2007. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Approves the renewal of certain import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003. Amends the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 to extend certain customs fees for the processing of merchandise entered into the United States through October 21, 2014. Amends the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005 to increase the amount of any corporate estimated tax installment otherwise due by a corporation with assets of not less than $1 billion for the third quarter of 2012 to 114.75% of such amount. Deems this resolution a renewal resolution which shall take effect upon its enactment or July 26, 2007, whichever occurs first.",2023-03-30T18:35:40Z,
110-hjres-43,110,hjres,43,Increasing the statutory limit on the public debt.,Economics and Public Finance,2007-05-17,2007-09-29,Became Public Law No: 110-91.,House,,,,,0,(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Increases the statutory limit on the public debt from $8.965 trillion to $9.815 trillion.,2023-03-30T18:35:40Z,
110-hjres-42,110,hjres,42,Health Protection Amendment of 2007,Health,2007-04-26,2007-05-04,"Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.",House,"Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4]",MN,D,M001143,4,"Constitutional Amendment - Health Protection Amendment of 2007 - Declares that health care, including care to prevent and treat illness, is the right of all U.S. citizens and necessary to ensure the strength of the nation.",2023-01-11T19:44:41Z,
110-hjres-41,110,hjres,41,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify that the Constitution neither prohibits voluntary prayer nor requires prayer in schools.,"Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues",2007-03-29,2007-04-20,"Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.",House,"Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3]",WV,D,R000011,0,"Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits anything in the Constitution, including amendments, from being construed to prohibit voluntary prayer or require prayer in a public school, or to prohibit voluntary prayer or require prayer at a public school extracurricular activity.",2023-01-11T19:56:51Z,
110-hjres-40,110,hjres,40,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for men and women.,"Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues",2007-03-27,2007-03-27,Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.,House,"Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-14]",NY,D,M000087,208,Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits denying or abridging equality of rights under the law by the United States or by any State on account of sex.,2023-01-11T19:56:51Z,
110-hjres-39,110,hjres,39,Proclaiming Casimir Pulaski be an honorary citizen of the United States posthumously.,Immigration,2007-03-05,2007-03-19,"Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.",House,"Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10]",OH,D,K000336,50,"Proclaims Casimir Pulaski as an honorary U.S. citizen, posthumously.",2023-01-11T19:56:51Z,
110-hjres-38,110,hjres,38,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to authorize the line item veto.,Economics and Public Finance,2007-02-27,2007-03-19,"Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.",House,"Rep. Platts, Todd Russell [R-PA-19]",PA,R,P000585,0,"Constitutional Amendment - Authorizes the President, in the case of any bill, order, resolution, or vote presented by the House of Representatives and the Senate, to decline to approve in whole any dollar amount of discretionary budget authority, any item of new direct spending, or any tax benefit.",2023-01-11T20:03:17Z,
110-hjres-37,110,hjres,37,Conferring honorary citizenship of the United States on Anne Frank.,Immigration,2007-02-16,2007-03-19,"Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.",House,"Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-2]",NY,D,I000057,22,Confers honorary U.S. citizenship on Anne Frank (a victim of the Holocaust whose diary is one of the most widely read Holocaust memoirs).,2023-01-11T20:03:17Z,
110-hjres-25,110,hjres,25,Providing for the reappointment of Patricia Q. Stonesifer as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.,Government Operations and Politics,2007-02-13,2007-02-13,Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.,House,"Rep. Becerra, Xavier [D-CA-31]",CA,D,B000287,2,Reappoints Patricia Q. Stonesifer as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.,2023-01-11T20:03:21Z,
110-hjres-26,110,hjres,26,Providing for the reappointment of Walter E. Massey as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.,Government Operations and Politics,2007-02-13,2007-02-13,Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.,House,"Rep. Becerra, Xavier [D-CA-31]",CA,D,B000287,2,Reappoints Walter E. Massey as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.,2023-01-11T20:03:20Z,
110-hjres-27,110,hjres,27,Providing for the reappointment of Roger W. Sant as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.,Government Operations and Politics,2007-02-13,2007-02-13,Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.,House,"Rep. Becerra, Xavier [D-CA-31]",CA,D,B000287,2,Reappoints Roger W. Sant as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.,2023-01-11T20:03:21Z,
110-hjres-28,110,hjres,28,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right to vote.,Government Operations and Politics,2007-02-13,2007-03-01,"Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.",House,"Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2]",IL,D,J000283,51,Constitutional Amendment - Provides that all U.S. citizens who are eighteen years of age or older shall have the right to vote in any public election held in the jurisdiction in which the citizen resides. Allows the United States or any state to establish regulations narrowly tailored to produce efficient and honest elections. Requires each state to: (1) administer public elections in the state in accordance with election performance standards established by the Congress; and (2) provide any eligible voter the opportunity to register and vote on the day of any public election. Requires Congress to reconsider election performance standards at least once every four years to determine if higher standards should be established to reflect improvements in methods and practices regarding election administration.,2023-01-11T20:03:21Z,
110-hjres-29,110,hjres,29,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right of all citizens of the United States to a public education of equal high quality.,Education,2007-02-13,2007-03-01,"Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.",House,"Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2]",IL,D,J000283,0,Constitutional Amendment - Provides that all persons shall enjoy the right to a public education of equal high quality.,2023-01-11T20:03:20Z,
110-hjres-30,110,hjres,30,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right of citizens of the United States to health care of equal high quality.,Health,2007-02-13,2007-03-01,"Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.",House,"Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2]",IL,D,J000283,3,Constitutional Amendment - Provides that all persons shall enjoy the right to health care of equal high quality.,2023-01-11T20:03:20Z,
110-hjres-31,110,hjres,31,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to equality of rights and reproductive rights.,"Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues",2007-02-13,2007-03-01,"Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.",House,"Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2]",IL,D,J000283,0,Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits the United States and any state from denying or abridging: (1) equality of rights under the law on account of sex; and (2) reproductive rights for women.,2023-01-11T20:03:19Z,
110-hjres-32,110,hjres,32,"Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States respecting the right to decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing.",Housing and Community Development,2007-02-13,2007-03-01,"Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.",House,"Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2]",IL,D,J000283,0,"Constitutional Amendment - States that all U.S. citizens shall have a right to decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing.",2023-01-11T20:03:19Z,
110-hjres-33,110,hjres,33,"Proposing an amendment the Constitution of the United States respecting the right to a clean, safe, and sustainable environment.",Environmental Protection,2007-02-13,2007-03-01,"Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.",House,"Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2]",IL,D,J000283,0,"Constitutional Amendment - Grants all persons the right to a clean, safe, and sustainable environment.",2023-01-11T20:03:18Z,
110-hjres-34,110,hjres,34,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to taxing the people of the United States progressively.,Taxation,2007-02-13,2007-03-01,"Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.",House,"Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2]",IL,D,J000283,0,Constitutional Amendment - Requires Congress to tax all persons progressively in proportion to their income.,2023-01-11T20:03:19Z,
110-hjres-35,110,hjres,35,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States respecting the right to full employment and balanced growth.,Labor and Employment,2007-02-13,2007-03-01,"Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.",House,"Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2]",IL,D,J000283,1,"Constitutional Amendment - Provides that every person has the right to: (1) work; (2) free choice of employment; (3) just and favorable conditions of work; (4) protection against unemployment; and (5) equal pay for equal work, without any discrimination. Provides that all persons who work have the right to: (1) just and favorable remuneration ensuring for themselves and their family an existence worthy of human dignity, and supplemented, if necessary, by other means of social protection; and (2) form and join trade unions for the protection of their interests.",2023-01-11T20:03:18Z,
110-hjres-36,110,hjres,36,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to abolish the Electoral College and provide for the direct election of the President and Vice President by the popular vote of all citizens of the United States regardless of place of residence.,Government Operations and Politics,2007-02-13,2007-03-01,"Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.",House,"Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2]",IL,D,J000283,2,Constitutional Amendment - Provides for the direct popular election of the President and the Vice President. (Abolishes the Electoral College.),2023-01-11T20:03:18Z,
110-hjres-24,110,hjres,24,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of consecutive terms that a Member of Congress may serve.,Congress,2007-02-08,2007-03-01,"Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.",House,"Rep. Platts, Todd Russell [R-PA-19]",PA,R,P000585,0,Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits a person from serving more than two full consecutive terms as a Senator or six full consecutive terms as a Representative.,2023-01-11T20:03:22Z,
110-hjres-23,110,hjres,23,"Proposing an amendment the Constitution of the United States relative to abolishing personal income, estate, and gift taxes and prohibiting the United States Government from engaging in business in competition with its citizens.",Taxation,2007-02-07,2007-03-01,"Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.",House,"Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-14]",TX,R,P000583,4,"Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits the U.S. government from engaging in any business, professional, commercial, financial, or industrial enterprise except as specified in the Constitution. Prohibits the constitution or laws of any state, or the laws of the United States, from being subject to the terms of any foreign or domestic agreement which would abrogate this amendment.Requires any activities of the U.S. government which violate the intent and purposes of this amendment to be liquidated and the properties and facilities affected to be sold within three years from the date of ratification of this amendment. Repeals the Sixteenth Amendment to the Constitution three years after ratification of this amendment and thereafter prohibits Congress from levying taxes on personal incomes, estates, and gifts.",2023-01-11T20:03:22Z,
110-hjres-22,110,hjres,22,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to marriage.,Families,2007-02-06,2007-03-01,"Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.",House,"Rep. Lungren, Daniel E. [R-CA-3]",CA,R,L000517,46,"Constitutional Amendment - Declares that marriage in the United States shall consist only of a legal union of a man and a woman.  Prohibits any federal or state court from having jurisdiction to determine whether the U.S. Constitution or any state constitution requires the legal incidents of marriage to be conferred upon any union other than a legal union between one man and one woman. Provides that no state shall be required to give effect to any public act, record, or judicial proceeding of any other state concerning a union between persons of the same sex that is treated as a marriage, or as having the legal incidents of marriage, under the laws of such other state.",2023-01-11T20:03:25Z,
110-hjres-21,110,hjres,21,Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.,Economics and Public Finance,2007-01-31,2007-03-01,"Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.",House,"Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-13]",FL,R,B001260,6,"Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits outlays for a fiscal year (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year (except those derived from borrowing) unless Congress, by a three-fifths rollcall vote of each chamber, authorizes a specific excess of outlays over receipts.  Requires a three-fifths rollcall vote of each chamber to increase the public debt limit. Directs the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress annually. Prohibits any bill to increase revenue from becoming law unless approved by a majority of each chamber by rollcall vote. Authorizes waivers of these provisions when a declaration of war is in effect or under other specified circumstances involving military conflict. Requires Congress, by appropriate legislation, to provide that outlays for natural disasters do not count as outlays under this Amendment.",2019-11-15T21:37:09Z,
110-hjres-20,110,hjres,20,"Revised Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2007",Economics and Public Finance,2007-01-29,2007-02-15,Became Public Law No: 110-5.,House,"Rep. Obey, David R. [D-WI-7]",WI,D,O000007,48,"(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)  Revised Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2007 - (Sec. 2) Amends the Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2007 (Public Law 109-289, division B), as amended by Public Laws 109-369 and 109-383, to extend specified continuing appropriations through FY2007. Division B: Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2007 - Title I: Full-Year Continuing Appropriations - (Sec. 101) Appropriates amounts at specified levels for continuing operations, projects, or activities, conducted in FY2006, for which appropriations, funds, or other authority would be made available in: (1) the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006; (2) the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2006; (3) the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006; (4) the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006; (5) the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006; (6) the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2006; (7) the Military Quality of Life and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2006; (8) the Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006; and (9) the Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, the District of Columbia, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006. Limits such levels to the amounts appropriated in such appropriations Acts, including transfers and obligation limitations, with specified exceptions. (Sec. 106) Provides funding under this Continuing Resolution through FY2007. (Sec. 110) Provides additional funding for certain accounts for advance payments for the first quarter of FY2008. (Sec. 111) Appropriates additional amounts, for employees whose pay is funded by accounts under this Contiuing Resolution, to fund 50% of any increase in rates of pay which became effective under: (1) annual adjustments to federal pay schedules; (2) locality-based comparability payments; and (3) presidential authority to fix an alternative level of comparability payments. (Sec. 112) Declares that any language specifying an earmark in a committee report or statement of managers accompanying an appropriations Act for FY2006 shall have no legal effect with respect to funds appropriated by this Continuing Resolution. (Sec. 115) Prohibits the percentage salary adjustment scheduled to take effect for 2007 for Members of Congress from taking effect. Title II: Elimination of Earmarks, Adjustments in Funding, and Other Provisions - Chapter I: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies - (Sec. 20101) Sets forth, subject to certain restrictions and requirements, the levels for accounts of the Department of Agriculture for Agriculture, Conservation, and Rural Development Programs, as well as the Rural Housing Service, the Food and Nutrition Service, Foreign Assistance and Related Programs, and the Food and Drug Administration. (Sec. 20117) Rescinds specified amounts of unobligated balances appropriated for: (1) encouragement of exportation and domestic consumption of agricultural products; and (2) employment and training programs under the Food Stamp Act of 1977. (Sec. 20119) Prohibits obligation of, and rescinds, specified funds derived from interest on the cushion of credit payments, as authorized by the Rural Electrification Act of 1936. (Sec. 20120) Makes additional appropriations to the Secretary of Agriculture for the costs of loans and loan guarantees under the Rural Development Mission Area, and authorizes certain funds transfers, to ensure that FY2006 program levels are maintained for FY2007. (Sec. 20121) Authorizes the Secretary to transfer certain funds for programs and activities administered under the Farm Service Agency, Agricultural Credit Insurance Fund to maintain, at least, FY2006 program and activities levels. (Sec. 20122) Requires the program level for any loan or loan guarantee program under the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 with a negative credit subsidy score for FY2007 to be the program level established pursuant to such Act for FY2006. (Sec. 20123) Requires the Secretary to continue the Water and Waste Systems Direct Loan Program and the loan guarantee programs of the Agricultural Credit Insurance Fund under the authority and conditions (including the borrower's interest rate and fees as of FY2006) provided by the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006. (Sec. 20124) Specifies circumstances in which the Secretary shall adjust payment allocations under the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to ensure that each institution participating in the nutrition and family education program for low-income areas under the Smith-Lever Act receives a payment of at least $100,000. Chapter 2: Department of Defense - (Sec. 20201) Provides for full-year continuing appropriations for environmental restoration activities of the Department of Defense (DOD). (Sec. 20202) Appropriates additional funding for specified FY2007 military activities, the Defense Health Program, and Research, Development, Test and Evaluation. (Sec. 20203) Subjects such amounts to the terms and conditions set forth in the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2007 (Public Law 109-289). Chapter 3: Energy and Water Development - (Sec. 20301) Sets forth the levels of specified accounts for the Corps of Engineers-Civil, Department of the Army under the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2006 (the Act in this Chapter). (Sec. 20302) Waives the limitation on total project costs in the Water Resources Development Act of 1986, as amended, during FY2007 for any project that received funds provided in this Continuing Resolution. (Sec. 20303) Waives application of certain restrictions or requirements in the Act to funds appropriated by this Continuing Resolution. (Sec. 20312) Amends the Water Desalination Act of 1996 to extend the authorization of appropriations through FY2011. (Sec. 20313) Sets forth the levels for specified accounts of the Department of Energy, including Energy Supply and Conservation, Departmental Administration, the National Nuclear Security Administration, as well as the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). (Sec. 20318) Prohibits the Secretary of Energy from making any funds available for construction activities for Project 99-D-143, mixed oxide fuel fabrication facility, Savannah River Site, South Carolina, until August 1, 2007. (Sec. 20319) Repeals specified limits of the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 1993 on the transfer between appropriations of certain funds made available for DOE activities under such Act or subsequent Energy and Water Development Appropriations Acts. (Sec. 20320) Makes appropriaitons for the cost of guaranteed loans under the Energy Policy Act of 2005. Limits the total principal amount of commitments to guarantee such loans. Prohibits loan guarantees from being awarded under the Energy Policy Act of 2005 until specified final regulations are issued. Requires: (1) the Secretary of Energy to arrange with an independent auditor for annual evaluations of the loan guarantee program; and (2) the Comptroller General, in addition to the independent audit, to review annually and report to the congressional appropriations committees on the DOE's execution of such program. Requires the Secretary to promulgate final regulations for such loan guarantees within six months of the enactment of this Continuing Resolution. (Sec. 20321) Requires for FY2007 the Administrators of the Southeastern Power Administration, the Southwestern Power Administration, and the Western Power Administration, except as otherwise directed by federal law, to use the "yield" rate in computing interest during construction and interest on the unpaid balance of the cost of federal power facilities. Defines "yield rate" as the average yield during the preceding fiscal year on interest-bearing marketable U.S. securities which, at the time of computation, have terms of 15 years or more remaining to maturity. (Sec. 20322) Waives the application of certain authorizations or requirements to funds appropriated by this Continuing Resolution for the Department of Energy, Energy Programs, Nuclear Waste Disposal, as well as Weapons Activities of the National Nuclear Security Administration, and Construction, Rehabilitation, Operation and Maintenance activities of the Western Area Power Administration. (Sec. 20325) Repeals provisions in Title III of the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2006: (1) making 20% the nonfederal share of project costs for the Reno Hydrogen Fuel Project; and (2) authorizing the Secretary to provide up to $10 million for the purchase of mineral rights at the Rocky Flats Environmental Technology Site. (Sec. 20326) Extends through FY2007 specified federal law relating to the Appalachian regional development.  Chapter 4: Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs - (Sec. 20401) Sets the levels of specified Bilateral Economic Assistance accounts, including certain rescissions. (Sec. 20410) Amends the Inter-American Development Bank Act (22 U.S.C. 283-283z-10) to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to make a specified contribution to the first replenishment of the resources of the Enterprise for the Americas Multilateral Investment Fund. (Sec. 20411) Applies to FY2007 a specified authorization of appropriations for U.S. contributions to the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) Trust Fund. (Sec. 20412) Waives compliance with certain United Nations sanctions against Iraq with respect to funds and authorities provided under this Continuing Resolution. Amends the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1990 to extend through FY2007 its requirements for visas for aliens with a well-founded fear of persecution on account of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion. (Sec. 20413) Directs the President to notify Congress of each foreign country and international organization to which the U.S. government intends to provide any portion of the funds appropriated by this Continuing Resolution. Requires such notification to compare amounts, by category of assistance, provided or intended to be provided from funds appropriated for FY2006 and FY2007 for each such country and international organization. (Sec. 20414) Amends the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006, with respect to Bilateral Economic Assistance appropriations for the U.S. Agency for International Development for the Child Survival and Health Programs Fund, to switch the $70 million allotment for The Vaccine Fund to The GAVI Fund. (Sec. 20415) Applies to FY2007 the authorization of appropriations for cancellation of all amounts owed to the United States (or any U.S. agency) by any country eligible for debt reduction as a result of certain loans made or credits extended before June 20, 1999.  Chapter 5: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies - (Sec. 20501) Sets forth the levels of specified accounts, subject to certain requirements and restrictions, of the Department of the Interior for: (1) the Bureau of Land Management (BLM); (2) the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS); (3) the National Park Service (NPS); (4) the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS); (5) the Bureau of Indian Affairs; (6) the Minerals Management Service; and also (7) the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)  (Sec. 20504) Rescinds the contract authority provided for FY2007 under the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965. (Sec. 20508) Waives certain requirements for the Forest Service of the Department of Agriculture. (Sec. 20509) Sets forth the levels of specified accounts, subject to certain restrictions, for the Forest Service. (Sec. 20512) Sets forth the levels of specified accounts, subject to certain restrictions, for the Indian Health Service of the Department of Health and Human Services and the Smithsonian Institution. (Sec. 20514) Denies additional funding for FY2007 for the Memorial to Martin Luther King, Jr. or a specified grant to Kendall County, Illinois. (Sec. 20516) Continues in effect for the 2006-2007 winter use season the NPS final rules for managing winter visitation and recreational use in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks and the John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Memorial Parkway. (Sec. 20517) Amends the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006 to require renewal of nonrenewable grazing permits authorized by the Jarbidge Field Office of the BLM within the past ten years. (Sec. 20519) Requires transfer to the U.S. Forest Service, Wildland Fire Management, of specified funds made available by the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2005 for construction of a wildfire management training facility in San Bernardino County, California, to be available for hazardous fuels reduction, hazard mitigation, and rehabilitation activities of the Forest Service.  (Sec. 20520) Amends the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2005 to extend through FY2007 the authority for the Secretary of Agriculture to permit the State Forester of Utah to perform forest, rangeland, and watershed restoration services on National Forest System lands in Utah.  (Sec. 20521) Prohibits the use of any funds by the Department of the Interior, in relation to any proposal to store water for export, for approval of any right-of-way or similar authorization on the Mojave National Preserve or lands managed by the Needles Field Office of the BLM, or for carrying out any activities associated with such right-of-way or similar approval.   Chapter 6: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies - (Sec. 20601) Sets forth the levels of specified accounts, including certain restrictions, for the Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Employee Benefits Security Administration, Employment Standards Administration, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Mine Safety and Health Administration, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Departmental Management, Veterans Employment and Training, the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Programs and the Veterans Workforce Investment Programs, and the Office of the Inspector General. Specifies job training grants to be awarded competitively. (Sec. 20610) Amends the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 to revise requirements attached to the transfer to states of any federal equity acquired in real property through grants to states for unemployment compensation administration or Wagner-Peyser Act grants related to the U.S. Employment Service. (Sec. 20611) Sets forth the levels of specified accounts, including certain restrictions and rescissions, for the Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institutes of Health, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Administration for Children and Families, Administration on Aging, Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund. (Sec. 20623) Extends through parts of FY2007 the prohibition against withholding substance abuse funding from a state pursuant to the Public Health Service Act. (Sec. 20624) Exempts application to from funds appropriated by this Continuing Resolution a certain restriction and specified waiver authority contained in the Department of Health and Human Services Appropriations Act, 2006.  (Sec. 20625) Sets forth the levels of specified accounts, including certain restrictions, for the Department of Education for Education for the Disadvantaged, School Improvement Programs, Innovation and Improvement, Safe Schools and Citizenship Education, Special Education, Rehabilitation Services and Disability Research, Special Institutions for Persons With Disabilities (National Technical Institute for the Deaf), Student Financial Assistance, Student Aid Administration, Higher Education, and Departmental Management (Program Administration) (Sec. 20633) Makes $4,310 the maximum Pell Grant for which a student shall be eligible during award year 2007-2008. (Sec. 20637) Exempts this Continuing Resolution from the requirement of the Department of Education Appropriations Act, 2006 for an additional appropriation to carry out the Pell Grant program in order to eliminate an estimated accumulated shortfall of FY2006 budget authority. (Sec. 20638) Sets forth the levels of specified accounts, including certain restrictions, for the Corporation for National and Community Service, including a specified amount for establishment of a VISTA Advance Payments Revolving Fund. (Sec. 20642) Requires funds appropriated to the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission under the Medicare Improvements and Extension Act of 2006 to be used for such purpose. (Sec. 20643) Sets forth the level of specified accounts for the Railroad Retirement Board and the Social Security Administration.  Chapter 7: Legislative Branch - (Sec. 20701) Sets forth the levels of accounts for the Senate, Contingent Expenses of the Senate, Senators' Official Personnel, and Office Expense Account. (Sec. 20702) Sets forth the level for the House of Representatives, Salaries and Expenses account. Enacts into law the following sections of H.R. 5521, 109th Congress, as passed by the House on June 7, 2006: (1) Sec. 103 (authorizing an Acting Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) in the event of the CAO's death, resignation, separation from office, or disability); and (2) Sec. 107 (making positions under the House Press Gallery, the House Periodical Press Gallery, and the House Radio and Television Correspondents' Gallery responsible to provide media support services with respect to the presidential nominating conventions). (Sec. 20703) Sets forth the levels of accounts for the Capitol Guide Service and Special Services Office and the Capitol Police. Requires the cost of basic training for the Capitol Police at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center for FY2007 to be paid by the Secretary of Homeland Security from funds available to the Department of Homeland Security. Sets forth the levels of accounts for the Architect of the Capitol and the Library of Congress. Rescinds specified amounts of unobligated balances available to the Library of Congress for: (1) the National Digital Information Infrastructure and Preservation Program; (2) furniture and furnishings; and (3) an Integrated Library System. Amends the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Tsunami Relief, 2005 (Public Law 109-13) to repeal certain changes to membership of the Joint Committee on the Library and the Board of Trustees of the Open World Leadership Center (OWLC). Restores prior law, as if it had not been amended, to reseat the chair of the Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch of the Committee on Appropriations of the House (or his or her designee) on both the Joint Committee and the OWLC Board, and remove the chair of the House Committee on Appropriations (or his or her designee) from membership on both entities. Sets forth the level for the Government Printing Office, Government Printing Office Revolving Fund account. Increases the maximum amount of: (1) rental payments received by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) from the leasing of space in in its Building others that may be available for use in FY2006; and (2) of reimbursements received by the Comptroller General from federal corporations for GAO audits that may be available for use in FY2006.  Chapter 8: Military Quality of Life and Veterans Affairs - (Sec. 20801) Sets forth revised levels for amounts authorized under the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 (MCAAFY2007), Division B of the John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007, and the Military Quality of Life, Military Construction, and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2006, subject to certain restrictions, with respect to: (1) certain military construction accounts; (2) certain accounts within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA); (3) salaries and expenses of the American Battle Monuments Commission; (4) the Foreign Currency Fluctuations Account; and (5) salaries and expenses of the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.  (Sec. 20805) Rescinds specified funds under prior military construction appropriations Acts. (Sec. 20814) Amends MCAAFY2007 to revise the list of authorized Army construction and land acquisition projects for inside the United States. Chapter 9: Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies - (Sec. 20901) Establishes funding levels, subject to certain requirements and restrictions, for the Department of Justice for FY2007 for: (1) general administration, including for information sharing technology, narrowband communications, and salaries and expenses for the Federal Detention Trustee and the Office of Inspector General; (2) the U.S. Patrol Commission; (3) the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission; (4) the U.S. Marshals Service; (5) the Asset Forfeiture Fund; (6) the Drug Enforcement Administration; (7) the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; (8) the Federal Prison System; (9) Office of Justice Programs, including the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program; (10) the Antitrust Division; (11) the U.S. Trustee System Fund; (12) the Federal Bureau of Investigation; (13) the National Security Division; (14) U.S. Attorneys; (15) Administrative Review and Appeal; and (16) general legal activities. Specifies certain uses and limits on, or prohibitions against, the use of funds appropriated by this Act.  (Sec. 20911) Establishes funding levels, subject to certain requirements and restrictions, for the Department of Commerce for FY 2007 for: (1) the Bureau of the Census; (2) Technology Administration; (3) the National Institute of Standards and Technology; (4) National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; and (5) U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Rescinds unobligated balances available to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Institute of Standards and Technology. (Sec. 20915) Establishes funding levels, subject to certain requirements and restrictions, for FY2007 for: (1) the National Aeronautics and Space Administration; (2) the National Science Foundation; (3) the Antitrust Modernization Commission; (4) the Legal Services Corporation; and (5) the Small Business Administration. Rescinds unobligated balances for salaries and expenses and the Business and Disaster Loans Program Accounts in the Small Business Administration. Prohibits the use of funds to implement any reduction in force or other involuntary separations (except for cause) by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration prior to September 30, 2007. (Sec. 20919) Rescinds unobligated balances for certain Department of Justice programs, including: (1) the Working Capital Fund; (2) the Telecommunications Carrier Compliance Fund; (3) the Violent Crime Reduction Trust Fund; (4) the Assets Forfeiture Fund; and (5) Office of Justice Programs.  (Sec. 20942) Establishes funding levels, subject to certain requirements and restrictions, for the Department of State for FY2007 for: (1) Administration of Foreign Affairs; (2) Contributions for International Peacekeeping Activities; (3) International Broadcasting Operations; and (4) the Commission on International Religious Freedom. (Sec. 20946) Extends through calendar 2007 the prohibition on the use of funds to change Federal Communication Commission rules relating to universal service support payments. Chapter 10: Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, the District of Columbia, and Independent Agencies - (Sec. 21001) Makes certain funds available for agency facility improvements and associated administrative costs of the Department of Transportation (DOT). (Sec. 21002) Extends through FY2007: (1) authority of the Secretary of Transportation to provide aviation insurance and reinsurance; and (2) limitations on air carrier liability for third party claims arising out of acts of terrorism. (Sec. 21003) Rescinds certain funds made available under the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund of 2001 to compensate air carriers for direct and incremental losses incurred in connection with the attacks of September 11, 2001. (Sec. 21004) Denies funds for activities or reimbursements to fixed-based general aviation operators and the providers of general aviation ground support services at specified Washington, D.C., area air fields for direct and incremental financial losses incurred by them solely due to federal government actions following the September 11, 2001, attacks. (Sec. 21005) Sets forth levels for specified accounts of the Federal Aviation Administration and the Federal Highway Administration. (Sec. 21009) Rescinds certain funds authorized for FY2007 and prior years for airport planning and development and noise compatibility planning and programs. (Sec. 21011) Declares that certain restrictions and authorities under the Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006 shall not apply to FY2007. (Sec. 21013) Sets the level for the limitation on obligations and transfer of contract authority for National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Operations and Research (Highway Trust Fund), subject to certain fund reductions and other requirements. (Sec. 21014) Rescinds specified federal-aid highway funds apportioned to each state. (Sec. 21015) Sets the level for certain accounts of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Federal Transit Administration, the Maritime Administration, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, the Research and Innovative Technology Administration, the DOT Office of Inspector General, and the National Transportation Safety Board. (Sec. 21020) Denies certain appropriations for Alaska Railroad Rehabilitation. (Sec. 21024) Requires allocation, at the discretion of the Administrator of the Federal Transit Administration, of certain funds to carry out specified new fixed guideway capital projects under the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFE-TEA). (Sec. 21027) Rescinds certain unobligated balances for ship construction of the Maritime Administration and for the National Transportation Safety Board. (Sec. 21033) Sets forth, subject to certain restrictions, the levels of certain accounts of the Department of Housing and Urban Development for Public and Indian Housing, Community Planning and Development, the Federal Housing Administration, Policy Development and Research, Research and Technology, and the Office of Lead Hazard Control. (Sec. 21043) Amends the Multifamily Assisted Housing Reform and Affordability Act of 1997 to extend the mark-to-market program through FY2011. (Sec. 21044) Authorizes the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development through FY2007 to insure and enter into commitments to insure mortgages under the National Housing Act. (Sec. 21045) Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to extend assistance to public housing agencies through FY2007. (Sec. 21048) Sets forth the levels of accounts for the Department of the Treasury for Departmental Offices and the Internal Revenue Service. (Sec. 21054) Sets forth the levels of accounts for the Judiciary, including Courts of Appeals, District Courts, and Other Judicial Services, and the Administrative Office of the United States Courts. (Sec. 21056) Amends the Judicial Improvements Act of 1990 to require the first vacancy in the office of district judge in the district of Kansas to be filled with a temporary judgeship. Declares that the first vacancy occurring 16 years or more after the confirmation date of the judge named to fill such temporary judgeship shall not be filled. (Sec. 21057) Sets forth the levels of accounts for the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) (Counterdrug Technology Assessment Center). (Sec. 21058) Requires the structure of any of ONDCP offices or components to remain as they were on October 1, 2006. Prohibits the use of any funds under this Continuing Resolution to implement a reorganization of offices within the ONDCP without the explicit approval of the congressional appropriations committees. (Sec. 21059) Extends through FY2008 the availability of funds under this Continuing Resolution for the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) (Federal Drug Control Programs). Directs the ONDCP to submit by certain deadlines to the congressional appropriations committees a plan for the initial HIDTA allocation funding and the discretionary HIDTA funding. (Sec. 21060) Sets forth the levels of accounts for the Election Assistance Commission and the General Services Administration (GSA), including new obligational authority for GSA. (Sec. 21062) Declares that, notwithstanding GSA Order ADM 5440 of December 21, 2006, the Office of Governmentwide Policy and the Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs shall continue to exist and operate separately. Prohibits the use of any funds to establish or operate an Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs and Governmentwide Policy, or any such combination, without the explicit approval of the congressional appropriations committees. (Sec. 21063) Prohibits the obligation of any of funds under this Continuing Resolution for the Coast Guard consolidation and development of St. Elizabeths campus in the District of Columbia. (Sec. 21064) Sets forth the levels of accounts for the Merit Systems Protection Board and the National Archives and Records Administration. (Sec. 21068) Extends through FY 2007 the six executive agency franchise fund pilot programs established by the Office of Management and Budget. (Sec. 21069) Authorizes appropriations for FY2007 for the Office of Government Ethics. (Sec. 21070) Sets forth the levels of accounts for the Office of Personnel Management, the Office of Special Counsel, the U.S. Postal Service, and for the Federal Payments to: (1) the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia (DC); (2) the DC Office of the Chief Financial Officer; (3) DC Emergency Planning and Security Costs; and (4) Defender Services in DC Courts. (Sec. 21073) Requires that any appropriation or funds made available to DC for the Federal Payment for School Improvement for public charter school credit enhancement and direct loans remain available until expended. Denies the availability of funds under this Continuing Resolution for the Federal Payments to DC for the National Guard Youth Challenge Program or Marriage Development and Improvement, both otherwise provided for in the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2006. Amends the 2005 District of Columbia Omnibus Authorization Act to postpone the effective date of the requirement that the DC Chief Financial Officer (CFO) carry out procurement for the CFO Office through a procurement office or division operating independently of, and not governed by, the Office of Contracting and Procurement. (Sec. 21074) States that a certain amount provided for Other Federal Drug Control Programs shall not be required as a directed grant to the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America for the National Community Anti-Drug Coalition Institute. Provides such amount, instead, under the Drug-Free Communities Support Program, for training, technical assistance, evaluation, research, and capacity building for coalitions. (Sec. 21076) Prohibits the appropriation or availability of funds under this Continuing Resolution for the Air Transportation Stabilization Program Account or the Treasury Building and Annex Repair and Restoration account of the Department of the Treasury. (Sec. 21077) Declares that specified minimum amounts made available to the Internal Revenue Service under the Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006 for regular and enhanced tax enforcement shall not apply for purposes of this Continuing Resolution. (Sec. 21078) Authorizes the Federal Election Commission to charge and collect fees for attending or otherwise participating in a conference it sponsors.  Chapter 11: Department of Homeland Security - (Sec. 21101) Requires the transfer to the Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), of specified amounts from unobligated balances currently available to TSA and other specified accounts, in order to liquidate obligations incurred against funds appropriated in FY2002 and FY2003. Prohibits TSA from utilizing any unobligated balances from the screener partnership program, the explosive detection system purchase program, the explosive detection system installation program, the checkpoint support program, aviation regulation and other enforcement programs, the air cargo program, the air cargo research and development program, and operation integration. Requires specified amounts of the funds so transferred to come from the Secure Flight Program, the Immediate Office of the Deputy Secretary, the Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, the Office of Public Affairs, and the MAX-HR Human Resource System.",2023-03-30T18:35:40Z,
110-hjres-19,110,hjres,19,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to establish English as the official language of the United States.,Government Operations and Politics,2007-01-18,2007-02-02,"Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.",House,"Rep. Tancredo, Thomas G. [R-CO-6]",CO,R,T000458,5,Constitutional Amendment - Establishes English as the official language of the United States.,2019-11-15T21:37:07Z,
110-hjres-16,110,hjres,16,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to repeal the sixteenth article of amendment.,Taxation,2007-01-17,2007-02-02,"Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.",House,"Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-5]",IA,R,K000362,6,Constitutional Amendment - Repeals the Sixteenth Amendment to the Constitution (authorizing taxation of income).,2019-11-15T21:37:16Z,
110-hjres-17,110,hjres,17,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States establishing English as the official language of the United States.,Government Operations and Politics,2007-01-17,2007-02-02,"Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.",House,"Rep. Doolittle, John T. [R-CA-4]",CA,R,D000429,0,Constitutional Amendment - Establishes English as the official language of the United States.,2019-11-15T21:37:16Z,
110-hjres-18,110,hjres,18,To redeploy U.S. forces from Iraq.,Armed Forces and National Security,2007-01-17,2007-03-20,Committee Hearings Held.,House,"Rep. Murtha, John P. [D-PA-12]",PA,D,M001120,103,"States that: (1) the deployment of U.S. forces in Iraq, by direction of Congress, is hereby terminated and the forces involved are to be redeployed at the earliest practicable date; (2) a quick-reaction U.S. force and an over-the-horizon presence of U.S. Marines shall be deployed in the region; and (3) the United States shall pursue security and stability in Iraq through diplomacy.",2021-09-29T15:00:28Z,
110-hjres-15,110,hjres,15,Recognizing the contributions of the Christmas tree industry to the United States economy.,Commemorations,2007-01-16,2007-12-19,"Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.",House,"Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5]",NC,R,F000450,18,"(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the important contributions to the U.S. economy of the live-cut Christmas tree industry, Christmas tree growers, and persons employed in the live-cut Christmas tree industry.",2023-01-11T14:50:55Z,
110-hjres-14,110,hjres,14,Concerning the use of military force by the United States against Iran.,International Affairs,2007-01-12,2007-01-12,Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.,House,"Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3]",NC,R,J000255,66,"Provides that: (1) no provision of law enacted before the date of the enactment of this joint resolution shall be construed to authorize the use of U.S. military force against Iran; and (2) absent a national emergency created by an attack or imminent attack by Iran upon the United States, its territories or possessions or its Armed Forces, the President shall consult with Congress, and receive specific authorization pursuant to law from Congress, prior to initiating military force against Iran.",2021-04-20T13:01:55Z,
110-hjres-12,110,hjres,12,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.,Commemorations,2007-01-11,2007-02-02,"Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.",House,"Rep. Murtha, John P. [D-PA-12]",PA,D,M001120,72,Constitutional Amendment - Grants Congress the power to prohibit the physical desecration of the U.S. flag.,2019-11-15T21:37:13Z,
110-hjres-13,110,hjres,13,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to school prayer.,"Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues",2007-01-11,2007-02-02,"Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.",House,"Rep. Murtha, John P. [D-PA-12]",PA,D,M001120,0,Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the Constitution shall not be construed to prohibit individual prayer in public schools or to prohibit school officials from including voluntary prayer in official school ceremonies and meetings.  Prohibits the United States or any state from prescribing the content of any prayer.,2019-11-15T21:37:13Z,
110-hjres-10,110,hjres,10,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution to provide for a balanced budget for the United States Government and for greater accountability in the enactment of tax legislation.,Economics and Public Finance,2007-01-05,2007-01-05,Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.,House,"Rep. Emerson, Jo Ann [R-MO-8]",MO,R,E000172,0,"Constitutional Amendment - Requires Congress and the President, before each fiscal year, to agree on an estimate of total receipts for that fiscal year by enactment into law of a joint resolution devoted solely to that subject. Prohibits outlays for such fiscal year (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding such estimated receipts for that fiscal year (except those derived from borrowing) unless Congress, by a three-fifths rollcall vote of each chamber, authorizes a specific excess of outlays over estimated receipts.  Provides that whenever actual outlays exceed actual receipts for any fiscal year, Congress shall, in the ensuing fiscal year, provide by law for the repayment of such excess. Requires a three-fifths rollcall vote of each chamber to increase the public debt limit. Directs the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress annually. Prohibits any bill to increase revenue from becoming law unless approved by a majority of each chamber by rollcall vote. Authorizes waivers of these provisions when a declaration of war is in effect.",2019-11-15T21:37:07Z,
110-hjres-11,110,hjres,11,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to voluntary school prayer.,"Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues",2007-01-05,2007-02-02,"Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.",House,"Rep. Emerson, Jo Ann [R-MO-8]",MO,R,E000172,1,Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the Constitution shall not be construed to prohibit individual or group prayer in public schools or other public institutions. Prohibits the United States or any state from requiring any person to participate in prayer or from prescribing the content of any prayer.,2019-11-15T21:37:07Z,
110-hjres-9,110,hjres,9,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress and the States to prohibit the act of desecration of the flag of the United States and to set criminal penalties for that act.,Commemorations,2007-01-05,2007-02-02,"Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.",House,"Rep. Emerson, Jo Ann [R-MO-8]",MO,R,E000172,28,Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the Congress and the states shall have power to prohibit desecration of the U.S. flag and to set criminal penalties for such act.,2019-11-15T21:37:07Z,
110-hjres-1,110,hjres,1,Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.,Economics and Public Finance,2007-01-04,2007-02-02,"Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.",House,"Rep. Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA-6]",VA,R,G000289,163,"Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits outlays for a fiscal year (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year (except those derived from borrowing) unless Congress, by a three-fifths rollcall vote of each chamber, authorizes a specific excess of outlays over receipts.  Requires a three-fifths rollcall vote of each chamber to increase the public debt limit. Directs the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress annually. Prohibits any bill to increase revenue from becoming law unless approved by a majority of each chamber by rollcall vote. Authorizes waivers of these provisions when a declaration of war is in effect or under other specified circumstances involving military conflict.",2019-11-15T21:37:05Z,
110-hjres-2,110,hjres,2,Proposing an amendment the Constitution of the United States regarding presidential election voting rights for residents of all United States territories and commonwealths.,Government Operations and Politics,2007-01-04,2007-01-04,Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.,House,"Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large]",VI,D,C000380,1,Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the right of citizens of the United States to vote in the election for President and Vice President shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of residency in a U.S. territory or commonwealth.,2021-04-20T13:01:38Z,
110-hjres-3,110,hjres,3,To acknowledge a long history of official depredations and ill-conceived policies by the United States Government regarding Indian tribes and offer an apology to all Native Peoples on behalf of the United States.,Native Americans,2007-01-04,2007-01-04,Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.,House,"Rep. Davis, Jo Ann [R-VA-1]",VA,R,D000597,25,"Recognizes the special legal and political relationship the Indian tribes have with the United States and the solemn covenant with the land we share.  Commends and honors the Native Peoples for the thousands of years that they have stewarded and protected this land. Acknowledges years of official depredations, ill-conceived policies, and the breaking of covenants by the Federal Government regarding Indian tribes. Apologizes on behalf of the people of the United States to all Native Peoples for the many instances of violence, maltreatment, and neglect inflicted on them by U.S. citizens. Expresses the regret of the United States for the ramifications of former offenses and its commitment to build on the positive relationships of the past and present to move toward reconciliation. Urges the President to acknowledge the offenses of the United States against Indian tribes in U.S. history. Commends the State governments that have begun reconciliation efforts with recognized Indian tribes located in their boundaries, and encourages all State governments to do the same. Declares that nothing in this Joint Resolution authorizes any claim against the United States or serves as a settlement of any claim against it.",2021-09-29T14:59:56Z,
110-hjres-4,110,hjres,4,Every Vote Counts Amendment,Government Operations and Politics,2007-01-04,2007-02-02,"Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.",House,"Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29]",TX,D,G000410,2,Every Vote Counts Amendment - Constitutional Amendment - Provides for the popular election of the President and Vice President under a new electoral system. (Abolishes the electoral college.),2019-11-15T21:37:06Z,
110-hjres-5,110,hjres,5,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to limitations on the amounts of contributions and expenditures that may be made in connection with campaigns for election to public office.,Government Operations and Politics,2007-01-04,2007-02-02,"Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.",House,"Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]",OH,D,K000009,1,"Constitutional Amendment - Declares that Congress shall have power to set limits on the amount of contributions that may be accepted by, and the amount of expenditures that may be made by, in support of, or in opposition to, a candidate for nomination or election to federal office.Declares that a state shall have the power to set limits on the amount of contributions that may be accepted by, and the amount of expenditures that may be made by, in support of, or in opposition to, a candidate for nomination or election to state or local office.",2019-11-15T21:37:06Z,
110-hjres-6,110,hjres,6,"Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that Representatives shall be apportioned among the several States according to their respective numbers, counting the number of persons in each State who are citizens of the United States.",Congress,2007-01-04,2007-02-02,"Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.",House,"Rep. Miller, Candice S. [R-MI-10]",MI,R,M001150,31,"Constitutional Amendment - Requires Representatives to be apportioned among the several states according to their respective numbers, which shall be determined by counting the number of persons in each state who are U.S. citizens.",2022-02-27T13:49:45Z,
110-hjres-7,110,hjres,7,Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.,Economics and Public Finance,2007-01-04,2007-02-02,"Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.",House,"Rep. Musgrave, Marilyn N. [R-CO-4]",CO,R,M001152,1,"Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits outlays for a fiscal year (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year (except those derived from borrowing) unless Congress, by a three-fifths rollcall vote of each chamber, authorizes a specific excess of outlays over receipts.  Requires a three-fifths rollcall vote of each chamber to increase the public debt limit. Directs the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress annually. Prohibits any bill to increase revenue from becoming law unless approved by a majority of each chamber by rollcall vote. Authorizes waivers of these provisions when a declaration of war is in effect or under other specified circumstances involving military conflict.",2019-11-15T21:37:01Z,