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114-hconres-63 114 hconres 63 To express the sense of the Congress that any Executive order that infringes on the powers and duties of the Congress under article I, section 8 of the Constitution, or that would require the expenditure of Federal funds not specifically appropriated for the purpose of the Executive order, is advisory only and has no force or effect unless enacted as law. Law 2015-07-15 2015-07-29 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. House Rep. Jenkins, Lynn [R-KS-2] KS R J000290 1 Expresses the sense of Congress that any executive order issued by the President before, on, or after the approval of this resolution that infringes on the powers and duties of Congress under article I, section 8 of the Constitution, or that would require the expenditure of federal funds not specifically appropriated for such executive order, is advisory only and has no force or effect unless enacted as law. 2023-01-11T13:30:36Z  
112-hconres-98 112 hconres 98 To express the sense of the Congress that any Executive order that infringes on the powers and duties of the Congress under article I, section 8 of the Constitution, or that would require the expenditure of Federal funds not specifically appropriated for the purpose of the Executive order, is advisory only and has no force or effect unless enacted as law. Law 2012-01-31 2012-02-16 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. House Rep. Jenkins, Lynn [R-KS-2] KS R J000290 18 Expresses the sense of Congress that any executive order issued by the President before, on, or after the approval of this resolution that infringes on the powers and duties of Congress under article I, section 8 of the Constitution, or that would require the expenditure of federal funds not specifically appropriated for such executive order, is advisory only and has no force or effect unless enacted as law. 2019-11-15T21:33:26Z  
112-hconres-25 112 hconres 25 Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the Obama administration's discontinuing to defend the Defense of Marriage Act. Law 2011-03-03 2011-03-21 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. House Rep. Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4] MO R H001053 122 Condemns the Obama administration's direction that the Department of Justice (DOJ) should discontinue defending the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and demands that the DOJ continue to defend DOMA in all instances. 2023-01-11T13:20:24Z  
112-hconres-13 112 hconres 13 Reaffirming "In God We Trust" as the official motto of the United States and supporting and encouraging the public display of the national motto in all public buildings, public schools, and other government institutions. Law 2011-01-26 2011-11-02 Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Forbes, J. Randy [R-VA-4] VA R F000445 64 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Reaffirms "In God We Trust" as the official motto of the United States. Encourages its display in all public buildings, public schools, and other government institutions. 2023-01-11T13:20:24Z  
111-hconres-314 111 hconres 314 Expressing the sense of Congress on the closure of the main entrance to the Supreme Court. Law 2010-07-30 2010-09-20 Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts and Competition Policy. House Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-14] CA D E000215 38 Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the Supreme Court tradition of openness as symbolized by its open front doors should be honored and continued to be upheld; (2) even in the face of threats from enemies, it is of critical and symbolic importance that the United States demonstrates to the world that its most sacred institutions will continue to be open for business to all who seek justice; and (3) the Supreme Court should act with great dispatch to take every step to open its main doors as a public entrance. 2021-09-28T19:01:16Z  
111-hconres-274 111 hconres 274 Reaffirming "In God We Trust" as the official motto of the United States and supporting and encouraging the public display of the national motto in all public buildings, public schools, and other government institutions. Law 2010-05-05 2010-06-15 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. House Rep. Forbes, J. Randy [R-VA-4] VA R F000445 113 Recognizes that trust in God is embedded into the fabric of this country's society and history. Rejects the notion that the laws and Constitution of this country require the exclusion of God from matters of government and public life. Reaffirms "In God We Trust" as the official motto of the United States. Supports and encourages its display in all public buildings, public schools, and other government institutions. 2023-01-11T13:20:14Z  
111-hconres-261 111 hconres 261 Expressing the sense of Congress that the Supreme Court should uphold laws that allow the families and friends of fallen members of the Armed Forces to mourn their loved ones in peace and privacy. Law 2010-04-15 2010-06-15 Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts and Competition Policy. House Rep. Boccieri, John A. [D-OH-16] OH D B001263 34 Expresses the sense of Congress that the Supreme Court should uphold laws that allow the families and friends of fallen members of the Armed Forces to mourn their loved ones in peace and privacy. 2023-01-11T13:16:10Z  
111-hconres-13 111 hconres 13 Expressing the sense of Congress that the Supreme Court misinterpreted the First Amendment to the Constitution in the case of Buckley v. Valeo. Law 2009-01-08 2009-02-09 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. House Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9] OH D K000009 4 Expresses the sense of Congress that the Supreme Court misinterpreted the First Amendment to the Constitution in the case of Buckley v. Valeo because the decision failed to recognize: (1) that the unlimited spending of large amounts of money on elections has a corrosive effect on the electoral process not simply because of direct transactions between those who give large amounts of money and candidates and elected officials but because the presence of unlimited amounts of money corrupts the process on a more fundamental level; and (2) other legitimate state interests which justify limiting money in campaigns, including the need to preserve the integrity of our republican form of government, restore public confidence in government, and ensure all citizens a more equal opportunity to participate in the political process. 2021-04-19T20:46:23Z  
110-hconres-214 110 hconres 214 Expressing the sense of Congress that the President should grant a posthumous pardon to John Arthur "Jack" Johnson for the 1913 racially motivated conviction of Johnson, which diminished his athletic, cultural, and historic significance, and tarnished his reputation. Law 2007-09-18 2008-10-02 Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-3] NY R K000210 40 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Calls for the President to grant a pardon, posthumously, to Jack Johnson (the first African-American professional boxer to hold the title of Heavyweight Champion of the World) to expunge from the annals of American criminal justice a racially motivated abuse of the federal government's prosecutorial authority and to recognize his athletic and cultural contributions to society. 2023-01-11T20:35:22Z  
110-hconres-6 110 hconres 6 Expressing the sense of Congress that the Supreme Court misinterpreted the First Amendment to the Constitution in the case of Buckley v. Valeo. Law 2007-01-04 2007-10-04 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H11302) House Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9] OH D K000009 1 Expresses the sense of Congress that the Supreme Court misinterpreted the First Amendment to the Constitution in the case of Buckley v. Valeo because the decision failed to recognize: (1) that the unlimited spending of large amounts of money on elections has a corrosive effect on the electoral process not simply because of direct transactions between those who give large amounts of money and candidates and elected officials but because the presence of unlimited amounts of money corrupts the process on a more fundamental level; and (2) other legitimate state interests which justify limiting money in campaigns, including the need to preserve the integrity of our republican form of government, restore public confidence in government, and ensure all citizens a more equal opportunity to participate in the political process. 2020-07-23T15:26:46Z  
109-hconres-472 109 hconres 472 Recognizing the independence of the courts of the United States. Law 2006-09-13 2006-09-13 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13] CA D S000810 1 Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the Congress hereby commits itself to exercise additional restraint regarding the passage of bills that limit the jurisdiction of the courts of the United States; and (2) these courts should continue to adjudicate cases alleging conflicts between Acts of Congress and the Constitution of the United States. 2023-01-12T17:52:23Z  
109-hconres-375 109 hconres 375 Expressing the sense of Congress to support the decision of the United States Court of Federal Claims to award public safety officer death benefits to the family of Christopher Nicholas Kangas, a 14-year old volunteer apprentice firefighter who died as a result of serious injuries sustained en route to assist in fighting a fire. Law 2006-03-30 2006-03-30 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Weldon, Curt [R-PA-7] PA R W000268 0 Expresses support for the decision of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims to grant public safety officer benefits to the family of Christopher Nicholas Kangas, a 14-year old volunteer apprentice firefighter who died from injuries sustained en route to a fire. 2023-01-13T04:49:01Z  
109-hconres-333 109 hconres 333 Expressing the sense of Congress that the Supreme Court misinterpreted the First Amendment to the Constitution in the case of Buckley v. Valeo. Law 2006-02-01 2006-02-15 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H302-303) House Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9] OH D K000009 0 Expresses the sense of Congress that the Supreme Court misinterpreted the First Amendment to the Constitution in its decision in the 1976 case of Buckley v. Valeo because such decision failed to recognize: (1) that the unlimited spending of large amounts of money on elections corrupts the electoral process on a more fundamental level than direct transactions between big contributors and candidates and elected officials; and (2) other legitimate state interests justify limiting money in campaigns, including the need to preserve the integrity of our republican form of government, restore public confidence in government, and ensure all citizens a more equal opportunity to participate in the political process. 2023-01-13T04:49:13Z  
109-hconres-330 109 hconres 330 Expressing the concern of Congress that the President's 2002 order authorizing electronic surveillance of United States persons without a warrant violates existing law prohibiting such electronic surveillance, and for other purposes. Law 2005-12-22 2005-12-22 Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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. Tauscher, Ellen O. [D-CA-10] CA D T000057 1 Expresses deep concern that the President's 2002 order authorizing electronic surveillance of U.S. persons without a warrant violates existing law. Urges the President to rescind that order. Notes that the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court has proved to be an expeditious means of assuring approval of warrant requests and has responded favorably to nearly all warrant applications. Reiterates support for maintaining a careful balance between national security and the privacy of Americans. Urges the President to: (1) report to Congress on the number of U.S. persons who were the subject of electronic surveillance without a warrant, the rationale for the selection of those persons for such surveillance instead of pursuing an order under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (FISA), and the plots or other terrorist actions that were defeated subsequent to the use of this authority; and (2) submit a request for legislation to Congress to amend FISA if the President considers that Act to be in need of reform. 2023-01-13T04:49:30Z  
109-hconres-253 109 hconres 253 Expressing the sense of the Congress that reciting the pledge of allegiance by students attending public schools contributes to the moral foundation of our Nation and urging the Supreme Court to uphold the pledge's constitutionality. Law 2005-09-27 2005-10-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. House Rep. Bonilla, Henry [R-TX-23] TX R B000617 13 Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the national pledge of allegiance recited by public school students is constitutional under the First Amendment to the Constitution; and (2) the Supreme Court, accordingly, should uphold the constitutionality of such practices. 2023-01-13T04:50:17Z  
109-hconres-239 109 hconres 239 Recognizing the need for judges who hear causes of action brought by teenage victims of dating violence to be educated as to the specific needs of such victims. Law 2005-09-08 2005-10-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property. House Rep. Millender-McDonald, Juanita [D-CA-37] CA D M000714 0 Encourages judges who preside over teenage dating violence cases to educate themselves about teenage dating violence and the extent to which they as members of the judiciary can help these victims extricate themselves from unsafe and unhealthy relationships. 2023-01-13T04:50:17Z  
109-hconres-93 109 hconres 93 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Department of Justice should halt efforts to block compensation for torture inflicted by the Government of Iraq on American prisoners of war during the 1991 Gulf War. Law 2005-03-10 2005-04-04 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. House Rep. Reyes, Silvestre [D-TX-16] TX D R000170 0 Expresses the sense of Congress that the Department of Justice should halt efforts to block compensation for torture inflicted on American prisoners of war by the Government of Iraq during the 1991 Gulf War. 2019-11-15T21:33:11Z  
109-hconres-24 109 hconres 24 Expressing the sense of Congress that the President should grant a posthumous pardon to John Arthur "Jack" Johnson for the 1913 racially motivated conviction of Johnson, which diminished his athletic, cultural, and historic significance, and tarnished his reputation. Law 2005-01-25 2005-03-02 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. House Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-3] NY R K000210 102 Calls for the President to grant a pardon, posthumously, to Jack Johnson, the first African-American professional boxer to hold the title of Heavyweight Champion of the World. 2021-09-29T18:54:46Z  
108-hconres-526 108 hconres 526 Expressing the sense of Congress that the President should grant a posthumous pardon to John Arthur "Jack" Johnson for the 1913 racially motivated conviction of Johnson, which diminished his athletic, cultural, and historic significance, and tarnished his reputation. Law 2004-11-19 2004-11-19 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-3] NY R K000210 1 Calls for the President to grant a pardon, posthumously, to Jack Johnson, the first African-American professional boxer to hold the title of Heavyweight Champion of the World. 2023-01-14T22:48:33Z  
108-hconres-478 108 hconres 478 Expressing the sense of Congress that the Supreme Court of the United States should act expeditiously to resolve the confusion and inconsistency in the Federal criminal justice system caused by its decision in Blakely v. Washington, and for other purposes. Law 2004-07-22 2004-08-04 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. House Rep. Coble, Howard [R-NC-6] NC R C000556 4 Expresses the sense of Congress that the Supreme Court should act expeditiously to resolve the current confusion and inconsistency in the Federal criminal justice system by promptly considering and ruling on the constitutionality of the Federal Sentencing Guidelines. 2023-01-15T04:49:24Z  
108-hconres-454 108 hconres 454 Commemorating over half a century of adjudication under the McCarran Amendment of rights to the use of water. Law 2004-06-17 2004-06-28 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims. House Rep. McInnis, Scott [R-CO-3] CO R M000477 0 Reaffirms the policies and principles of the McCarran Amendment (which waived the sovereign immunity of the United States so that it could be joined in comprehensive State general adjudications of the rights to use water) that have been recognized by Supreme Court decisions. Recognizes that, as a matter of practice, the United States should adhere and defer to State water law. Commends Western States that maintain comprehensive systems for the quantification of rights to use water for all beneficial purposes. 2023-01-15T04:49:09Z  
108-hconres-179 108 hconres 179 Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the Second Amendment. Law 2003-05-14 2003-06-25 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. House Rep. John, Christopher [D-LA-7] LA D J000110 1 Expresses the sense of Congress that the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees individuals the right to bear arms. 2023-01-15T23:33:03Z  
106-hconres-377 106 hconres 377 Expressing the sense of Congress that the Supreme Court misinterpreted the First Amendment to the Constitution in the case of Buckley v. Valeo. Law 2000-07-19 2000-07-19 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9] OH D K000009 20 Expresses the sense of Congress that the Supreme Court misinterpreted the First amendment to the Constitution in its decision in the 1976 case of Buckley v. Valeo because: (1) such decision failed to recognize that the unlimited spending of large amounts of money on elections has a corrosive effect on the electoral process; and (2) such decision failed to recognize other legitimate state interests which justify limiting money in campaigns. 2025-01-02T17:07:43Z  
106-hconres-199 106 hconres 199 Expressing the sense of the Congress that prayers and invocations at public school sporting events contribute to the moral foundation of our Nation and urging the Supreme Court to uphold their constitutionality. Law 1999-10-19 1999-11-19 Referred to the Committee on Judiciary. House Rep. Bonilla, Henry [R-TX-23] TX R B000617 31 Express the sense of Congress that: (1) prayers and invocations at public school sporting events are constitutional under the First Amendment; and (2) the Supreme Court should uphold the constitutionality of such practices. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
105-hconres-323 105 hconres 323 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Attorney General should be an elected officer of the Federal Government. Law 1998-08-06 1998-08-26 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. House Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [D-TX-4] TX D H000067 1 Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the Attorney General should be an elected officer of the Federal Government; and (2) the Congress should propose an amendment to the Constitution providing for the independent election of the Attorney General. 2025-01-02T17:43:37Z  
105-hconres-140 105 hconres 140 Expressing the sense of Congress that before the consideration of any legislation regarding the comprehensive tobacco settlement each plaintiff attorney shall fully disclose the attorney's anticipated fees as a result of such settlement agreement. Law 1997-07-31 1997-08-05 Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts and Intellectual Property. House Rep. McInnis, Scott [R-CO-3] CO R M000477 0 Calls for each plaintiff attorney, before the consideration of any legislation regarding the comprehensive tobacco settlement, to fully disclose his or her anticipated fees as a result of such settlement agreement. 2025-01-16T12:12:20Z  
104-hconres-101 104 hconres 101 Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to certain court orders relating to the desegregation of schools. Law 1995-09-14 1995-10-02 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. House Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3] IL D L000342 1 Expresses the sense of the Congress that each U.S. court currently having in force any decree or other order respecting school desegregation should reconsider any such order that has been in effect for more than three years to determine whether the means chosen to achieve desegregation are currently effective in the light of any changed facts and to make any modifications necessary, consistent with serving the educational needs of the children and a rational allocation of the taxpayers' money. 2025-01-02T17:32:42Z  
103-hconres-200 103 hconres 200 Expressing the sense of Congress in support of efforts to provide justice for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Law 1994-02-01 1994-03-08 Referred to the Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration. House Rep. Schroeder, Patricia [D-CO-1] CO D S000142 9 Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) unduly short State statutes of limitations infringe upon the procedural due process rights of adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse who become aware of the harm of childhood sexual abuse later in life; (2) the States and the District of Columbia should enact comprehensive legislation that affords victims of childhood sexual abuse access to civil courts and should consider legislation allowing criminal prosecution based on the evidence offered by adult survivors; (3) the Attorney General should cooperate with and assist adult survivors and should gather data on State activities in this area and the need for Federal legislation; and (4) the Congress commits itself to revisit the question of the adequacy of State law within two years to protect adult survivors and society's interest in deterring such abuse through the criminal justice system. 2025-01-16T12:12:20Z  
103-hconres-20 103 hconres 20 Expressing the sense of Congress that expert testimony concerning the nature and effect of domestic violence, including descriptions of the experiences of battered women, should be admissible when offered in a State court by a defendant in a criminal case. Law 1993-01-21 1993-02-10 Referred to the Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration. House Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8] MD R M000941 88 Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) expert testimony concerning the nature and effect of domestic violence should be admissible when offered in a State court by a defendant in a criminal case to assist the trier of fact in understanding the defendant in a domestic relationship in which abuse has occurred; (2) a witness should be qualified and permitted to testify as an expert witness in the form of an opinion; and (3) a domestic relationship about which such expert testimony should be admissible includes relationships between present or former spouses, cohabitants, and partners or between persons who are or have been in a dating courtship or intimate relationship. 2025-01-16T12:12:20Z  
102-hconres-320 102 hconres 320 Declaring the ratification of the proposed amendment to the Constitution relating to compensation for Representatives and Senators. Law 1992-05-19 1992-05-21 Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. House Rep. Brooks, Jack B. [D-TX-9] TX D B000880 0 Declares that the proposed amendment to the Constitution providing that no law varying the compensation for Members of Congress shall take effect until an election of Representatives has intervened, has been ratified by a sufficient number of States and has become a part of the Constitution. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
102-hconres-319 102 hconres 319 Declaring that the amendment to the Constitution of the United States, prohibiting the altering of compensation of Senators and Representatives without an intervening election of Representatives, is valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution of the United States. Law 1992-05-12 1992-05-15 Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. House Rep. Erdreich, Ben [D-AL-6] AL D E000201 2 Declares the proposed amendment to the Constitution that prohibits the alteration of the compensation of Members of Congress until an election of Representatives has intervened to be valid and a part of the Constitution. 2021-06-02T13:57:23Z  
102-hconres-317 102 hconres 317 Declaring the ratification of the twenty-seventh article of amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Law 1992-05-11 1992-05-14 Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. House Rep. Boehner, John A. [R-OH-8] OH R B000589 38 Declares the 27th article of amendment to the Constitution, providing that no law varying the compensation for the services of Members of Congress shall take effect until an election of Representatives has intervened, to be part of the Constitution. 2021-06-02T13:57:23Z  
102-hconres-255 102 hconres 255 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the States, in order to expedite the dispute settlement process for grandparent visitation privileges, are encouraged to adopt uniform visitation rights laws, modeled after a federally commissioned American Bar Association report. Law 1991-11-26 1992-07-13 Referred to the Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. House Rep. Santorum, Rick [R-PA-18] PA R S000059 9 Expresses the sense of the Congress that States refer to the following guidelines (developed by a specified federally-funded project of the American Bar Association) to expedite the resolution of grandparents' visitation disputes: (1) attorneys, court personnel, and other professionals should be encouraged to refer persons involved in such disputes to mediation services and such services should strive to develop agreements between the disputants regarding visitation, to reduce acrimony between the parties, and to minimize trauma for the child involved; (2) judges presiding in such cases should be encouraged to refer parties to mediation; and (3) State legislators should enumerate specific factors for courts to consider in determining whether grandparent visitation is in a child's best interest. 2021-06-02T13:56:59Z  
102-hconres-194 102 hconres 194 Expressing the sense of the Congress relating to the ratification of an amendment to the Constitution of the United States delaying the effect of any law which varies the compensation of Members of Congress until after the next election of Representatives. Law 1991-08-01 1992-04-23 Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. House Rep. Boehner, John A. [R-OH-8] OH R B000589 59 Expresses the sense of the Congress that at least three of the remaining 15 States should ratify the proposed second amendment to the Constitution which would delay the effect of any law which varies the compensation of Members of Congress until the next election of Representatives (these States are Alabama, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Washington). 2021-06-02T13:56:40Z  
102-hconres-143 102 hconres 143 Congratulating the people of the State of New York on the occasion of the tricentennial of the establishment of the Supreme Court of New York. Law 1991-05-06 1991-05-08 Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population. House Rep. Green, S. William [R-NY-15] NY R G000417 27 Declares that the Congress congratulates the people of New York on the occasion of the tricentennial of the establishment of the Supreme Court of New York. 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
102-hconres-89 102 hconres 89 Expressing the sense of Congress that expert testimony concerning the nature and effect of domestic violence, including descriptions of the experiences of battered women, should be admissible when offered in a State court by a defendant in a criminal case. Law 1991-03-05 1992-10-08 Referred to the Committee on Judiciary. House Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8] MD R M000941 69 Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) expert testimony concerning the nature and effect of domestic violence, including descriptions of the experiences of battered women, should be admissible when offered in a State court by a defendent in a criminal case to assist the trier of fact in understanding the behavior, beliefs, or perceptions of such defendent in a domestic relationship in which abuse has occurred; (2) a witness should be qualified to testify as an expert witness based upon her or his knowledge, skill, experience, training, or education, and should be permitted to testify in the form of an opinion or otherwise; and (3) a domestic relationship about which such expert testimony should be admissible includes relationships between spouses, former spouses, cohabitants, former cohabitants, partners or former partners, and between persons who are in, or have been in, a dating courtship, or intimate relationship. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
99-hconres-377 99 hconres 377 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the judicial branch of the Government should increase the exercise of its authority to assign judges temporarily to district courts in districts with large backlogs of pending criminal cases arising out of drug enforcement efforts. Law 1986-08-07 1986-08-07 Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary. House Rep. Lundine, Stanley N. [D-NY-34] NY D L000516 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the judicial branch of the Government should exercise its authority to reassign Federal judges temporarily and otherwise provide additional Federal judges to district courts with backlogs of pending criminal cases arising out of drug enforcement efforts. 2021-06-30T18:52:38Z  
97-hconres-75 97 hconres 75 A concurrent resolution disapproving the action of the Council of the District of Columbia approving the District of Columbia Statehood Constitutional Convention Initiative of 1979. Law 1981-02-24 1981-03-04 Ordered to be Reported (Amended). House Rep. Daniel, Robert W., Jr. [R-VA-4] VA R D000037 0 Expresses the disapproval of the House of Representatives of the approval, by the Council of the District of Columbia, of the District of Columbia Statehood Constitutional Convention Initiative of 1979. 2023-05-11T12:59:28Z  
97-hconres-63 97 hconres 63 A concurrent resolution to provide for the procurement and display in the Capitol of a facsimile of the Constitution of the United States. Law 1981-02-05 1981-02-05 Referred to House Committee on House Administration. House Rep. Mitchell, Donald J. [R-NY-31] NY R M000808 1 Directs the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library, after consulting the Architect of the Capitol, to procure a bronze facsimile of the original documents of the Constitution of the United States and to display such facsimile in an appropriate place in the Capitol. 2024-02-07T11:39:48Z  
96-hconres-444 96 hconres 444 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress respecting the televising of oral arguments before the Supreme Court of the United States. Law 1980-10-02 1980-10-02 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Guarini, Frank J. [D-NJ-14] NJ D G000511 5 Expresses the sense of Congress that the Supreme Court should televise the oral arguments made before it to broaden the access of the general public. 2021-06-14T19:11:56Z  
95-hconres-340 95 hconres 340 Concurrent resolution calling for the convening of a convention for proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States. Law 1977-08-05 1977-08-05 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Lent, Norman F. [R-NY-4] NY R L000243 0 Calls for the convening of a constitutional convention. Sets forth the procedures for such convention and for ratification of resultant amendments. 2024-08-01T19:55:48Z  
95-hconres-50 95 hconres 50 Concurrent resolution to provide for the procurement and display in the Capitol of a facsimile of the Constitution of the United States. Law 1977-01-06 1977-01-06 Referred to House Committee on House Administration. House Rep. Mitchell, Donald J. [R-NY-31] NY R M000808 0 Directs the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to consult with the Architect of the Capitol for the purpose of procuring a bronze facsimile of the original documents of the Constitution of the United States which are deposited with the National Archives. States that these items are to be displayed in an appropriate place in the Capitol, and paid for out of the contingent fund of the House of Representatives. 2024-08-01T19:55:42Z  
94-hconres-676 94 hconres 676 Concurrent resolution to provide for the procurement and display in the Capitol of a facsimile of the Constitution of the United States. Law 1976-07-01 1976-07-01 Referred to House Committee on House Administration. House Rep. Mitchell, Donald J. [R-NY-31] NY R M000808 0 Directs the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to procure a bronze facsimile of the original documents of the Constitution of the United States and cause such facsimile to be displayed in an appropriate location in the U.S. Capitol. 2024-08-01T19:20:29Z  
94-hconres-471 94 hconres 471 Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that each person held in slavery shall be considered to have been a citizen of the United States. Law 1975-11-07 1975-11-07 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Giaimo, Robert N. [D-CT-3] CT D G000151 0 Expresses the sense of Congress that each person held in slavery from the founding of the Republic to the ratification of the fourteen amendment shall be considered to have been a citizen of the United States. 2024-08-01T19:20:22Z  
93-hconres-107 93 hconres 107 Concurrent resolution to require a court impact statement in each report of legislation from a committee of either House of Congress to that House. Law 1973-02-05 1973-02-05 Referred to House Committee on Rules. House Rep. Frey, Lou, Jr. [R-FL-9] FL R F000381 12 Requires a court impact statement in each report of legislation from a committee of either House of Congress to that House. 2024-08-01T18:26:12Z  
93-hconres-108 93 hconres 108 Concurrent resolution to require a court impact statement in each report of legislation from a committee of either House of Congress to that House. Law 1973-02-05 1973-02-05 Referred to House Committee on Rules. House Rep. Frey, Lou, Jr. [R-FL-9] FL R F000381 13 Requires a court impact statement in each report of legislation from a committee of either House of Congress to that House. 2024-08-01T18:26:12Z  
93-hconres-51 93 hconres 51 A concurrent resolution to require a court impact statement in each report of legislation from a committee of either House of Congress to that House. Law 1973-01-09 1973-01-09 Referred to House Committee on Rules. House Rep. Frey, Lou, Jr. [R-FL-9] FL R F000381 0 Requires a court impact statement in each report of legislation from a committee of either House of Congress to that House. 2024-08-01T18:26:12Z  

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    bill_id TEXT PRIMARY KEY,
    congress INTEGER,
    bill_type TEXT,
    bill_number INTEGER,
    title TEXT,
    policy_area TEXT,
    introduced_date TEXT,
    latest_action_date TEXT,
    latest_action_text TEXT,
    origin_chamber TEXT,
    sponsor_name TEXT,
    sponsor_state TEXT,
    sponsor_party TEXT,
    sponsor_bioguide_id TEXT,
    cosponsor_count INTEGER DEFAULT 0,
    summary_text TEXT,
    update_date TEXT,
    url TEXT
);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_congress ON legislation(congress);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_type ON legislation(bill_type);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_policy ON legislation(policy_area);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_date ON legislation(introduced_date);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_sponsor ON legislation(sponsor_name);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_sponsor_bioguide ON legislation(sponsor_bioguide_id);