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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
105-hjres-139	105	hjres	139	Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the censure of William Jefferson Clinton.	Congress	1998-12-17	1998-12-17	Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.	House	Rep. Houghton, Amo [R-NY-31]	NY	R	H000814	1	Expresses the sense of the Congress that William Jefferson Clinton violated the trust of the American people, lied under oath concerning his conduct with a subordinate, wrongly took steps to delay discovery of the truth, remains subject to criminal and civil penalties, and has brought upon himself the censure and condemnation of the American people and the Congress. Declares that, by his signature on this Act, William Jefferson Clinton acknowledges this censure and condemnation and voluntarily undertakes and binds himself to: (1) make a donation of $500,000 to the Treasury; (2) not deliver in person any State of the Union address; (3) not be involved in fund raising activities for the Democratic Party or for any candidate for public office; and (4) not serve in public office after his term as President is completed.	2025-01-02T17:44:52Z
105-hjres-140	105	hjres	140	Condemning and censuring William Jefferson Clinton.	Congress	1998-12-17	1998-12-17	Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.	House	Rep. McHale, Paul [D-PA-15]	PA	D	M000466	0	Censures and condemns William Jefferson Clinton for having engaged in a pattern of deceitful and dishonest conduct that was grossly inconsistent with his constitutional obligation and duty to faithfully execute the laws of the United States.	2025-01-02T17:44:52Z
105-hjres-138	105	hjres	138	Appointing the day for the convening of the first session of the One Hundred Sixth Congress.	Congress	1998-10-20	1998-11-03	Became Public Law No: 105-350.	House	Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22]	NY	R	S000675	0	Provides for convening the first session of the 106th Congress at noon on January 6, 1999.	2025-01-02T17:45:04Z
105-hjres-137	105	hjres	137	Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1999, and for other purposes.	Economics and Public Finance	1998-10-19	1998-10-20	Became Public Law No: 105-273.	House	Rep. Livingston, Bob [R-LA-1]	LA	R	L000371	0	Extends the law making continuing appropriations for FY 1999 through October 21, 1998.	2025-04-07T15:33:52Z
105-hjres-136	105	hjres	136	Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1999, and for other purposes.	Economics and Public Finance	1998-10-16	1998-10-16	Became Public Law No: 105-260.	House	Rep. Livingston, Bob [R-LA-1]	LA	R	L000371	0	Extends the law making continuing appropriations for FY 1999 through October 20, 1998.	2025-04-07T15:33:52Z
105-hjres-135	105	hjres	135	Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1999, and for other purposes.	Economics and Public Finance	1998-10-14	1998-10-14	Became Public Law No: 105-257.	House	Rep. Livingston, Bob [R-LA-1]	LA	R	L000371	0	Extends the law making continuing appropriations for FY 1999 through October 16, 1998.	2025-04-07T15:33:52Z
105-hjres-134	105	hjres	134	Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1999, and for other purposes.	Economics and Public Finance	1998-10-12	1998-10-12	Became Public Law No: 105-254.	House	Rep. Livingston, Bob [R-LA-1]	LA	R	L000371	0	Extends the law making continuing appropriations for FY 1999 through October 14, 1998.	2025-04-07T15:33:52Z
105-hjres-133	105	hjres	133	Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1999, and for other purposes.	Economics and Public Finance	1998-10-09	1998-10-09	Became Public Law No: 105-249.	House	Rep. Livingston, Bob [R-LA-1]	LA	R	L000371	0	Extends the law making continuing appropriations for FY 1999 through October 12, 1998.	2025-04-07T15:33:52Z
105-hjres-132	105	hjres	132	Commending the veterans of service in the Army who fought in the Battle of the Bulge during World War II, and for other purposes.	Commemorations	1998-10-08	1998-10-08	Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.	House	Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]	NJ	R	S000522	0	Commends the Army veterans who fought in the Battle of the Bulge during World War II.	2025-01-02T17:44:59Z
105-hjres-131	105	hjres	131	Waiving certain enrollment requirements for the remainder of the One Hundred Fifth Congress with respect to any bill or joint resolution making general or continuing appropriations for fiscal year 1999.	Congress	1998-10-07	1998-10-12	Became Public Law No: 105-253.	House	Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22]	NY	R	S000675	0	Waives, for the remainder of the 105th Congress, requirements for printing (on parchment or otherwise) the enrollment of any bill or joint resolution making general or continuing appropriations for FY 1999.	2025-04-07T15:33:18Z
105-hjres-130	105	hjres	130	Designating Monday, January 3, 2000, as the day for the observance of the New Year's Day holiday in that year.	Commemorations	1998-09-25	1998-10-15	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2185)	House	Rep. Linder, John [R-GA-11]	GA	R	L000321	1	Deems the New Year's Day holiday in the year 2000 to occur on January 3, 2000, in order to provide the public and technology professionals with an additional day, prior to the start of the workweek, to begin repairs on failed computer systems caused by the Year 2000 computer problem.	2025-02-04T16:54:13Z
105-hjres-128	105	hjres	128	Making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1999, and for other purposes.	Economics and Public Finance	1998-09-16	1998-09-25	Became Public Law No: 105-240.	House	Rep. Livingston, Bob [R-LA-1]	LA	R	L000371	0	Makes appropriations for FY 1999 for continuing projects or activities, including the costs of direct loans and loan guarantees, which were conducted in FY 1998 and for which appropriations, funds, or other authority would be available in: (1) the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999; (2) the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999; (3) the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 1999; (4) the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 1999; (5) the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 1999; (6) the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1999; (7) the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999; (8) the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999; (9) the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 1999; (10) the Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999; (11) the Treasury and General Government Appropriations Act, 1999; and (12) the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999. Sets forth the rates of (current rates, with specified exceptions), and limitations on, such funding. Provides funding under this resolution until enactment into law of any covered appropriation or the applicable appropriations Act (without any provision for the covered appropriation) or October 9, 1998, whichever occurs first. Continues certain activities authorized by the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 through the date for which funding is provided under this resolution. Amends Federal law to extend provisions regarding claim maintenance fees to be paid by holders of unpatented mining claims, mills, or tunnel sites and location fees to be paid by locators. Continues the time for locating such claims, mills, or tunnel sites through the date for which fun…	2025-04-07T15:33:52Z
105-hjres-129	105	hjres	129	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect the rights of crime victims.	Crime and Law Enforcement	1998-09-16	1998-09-16	Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.	House	Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-14]	TX	R	P000583	0	Constitutional Amendment - Grants each victim of a crime of violence the right: (1) to reasonable notice of, and not to be excluded from, all public proceedings relating to the crime; (2) to be heard, if present, and to submit a statement, at all public proceedings to determine a release from custody, an acceptance of a negotiated plea, or a sentence; (3) to the foregoing rights at a parole proceeding that is not public, to the extent such rights are afforded to the convicted offender; (4) to reasonable notice of a release or escape from custody relating to the crime; (5) to consideration for the victim's interest in a trial free from unreasonable delay; (6) to a restitution order from the convicted offender; (7) to consideration for the victim's safety in determining any release from custody; and (8) to reasonable notice of such rights. Provides that: (1) only the victim or the victim's representative shall have standing to assert such rights; and (2) such rights shall apply in all Federal proceedings.	2025-01-02T17:44:52Z
105-hjres-127	105	hjres	127	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to establish an elected Officer of the United States with the responsibilities of the Attorney General.	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	Constitutional Amendment - Requires election of an officer of the United States with the responsibilities of the Attorney General whenever an election for the President is held.	2025-01-02T17:44:42Z
105-hjres-126	105	hjres	126	Relating to Taiwan's participation in the World Health Organization.	International Affairs	1998-07-22	1998-07-22	Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.	House	Rep. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH-13]	OH	D	B000944	58	Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) Taiwan should be represented in the World Health Organization; and (2) it should be U.S. policy to support Taiwan's representation in the Organization.	2025-01-02T17:44:55Z
105-hjres-124	105	hjres	124	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to authorize the line item veto.	Economics and Public Finance	1998-06-25	1998-06-30	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Barr, Bob [R-GA-7]	GA	R	B000169	1	Constitutional Amendment - Authorizes the President, in the case of any bill, order, resolution, or vote, to decline to approve in whole any dollar amount of discretionary budget authority or any item of new direct spending.	2025-01-02T17:44:53Z
105-hjres-125	105	hjres	125	Finding the Government of Iraq in material and unacceptable breach of its international obligations.	International Affairs	1998-06-25	1998-07-21	Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Voice Vote.	House	Rep. Gingrich, Newt [R-GA-6]	GA	R	G000225	3	Declares that the Government of Iraq is in material and unacceptable breach of its international obligations and urges the President to act accordingly.	2025-04-07T15:23:39Z
105-hjres-123	105	hjres	123	To disapprove the rule submitted by the Health Care Financing Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, on June 1, 1998, relating to surety bond requirements for home health agencies under the Medicare and Medicaid Programs.	Health	1998-06-17	1998-06-29	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.	House	Rep. Nussle, Jim [R-IA-2]	IA	R	N000172	65	Disapproves the rule submitted by the Health Care Financing Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, on June 1, 1998, relating to surety bond requirements for home health agencies under titles XVIII (Medicare) and XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act.	2025-01-02T17:44:48Z
105-hjres-122	105	hjres	122	Proclaiming Leif Ericson to be an honorary citizen of the United States.	Commemorations	1998-06-16	1998-06-18	Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.	House	Rep. Sabo, Martin Olav [D-MN-5]	MN	D	S000005	6	Proclaims Leif Ericson as an honorary citizen of the United States.	2025-01-02T17:44:53Z
105-hjres-120	105	hjres	120	Disapproving the extension of the waiver authority contained in section 402(c) of the Trade Act of 1974 with respect to Vietnam.	Foreign Trade and International Finance	1998-06-04	1998-07-30	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.	House	Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-45]	CA	R	R000409	2	Disapproves the recommendation of the President to extend the authority to waive freedom of emigration requirements with respect to Vietnam in order to qualify its products for nondiscriminatory treatment (most-favored-nation treatment).	2025-04-07T15:31:54Z
105-hjres-121	105	hjres	121	Disapproving the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (most-favored-nation treatment) to the products of the People's Republic of China.	Foreign Trade and International Finance	1998-06-04	1998-07-22	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.	House	Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22]	NY	R	S000675	0	Disapproves the recommendation of the President to extend nondiscriminatory treatment (most-favored-nation treatment) to the products of China.	2025-04-07T15:31:56Z
105-hjres-119	105	hjres	119	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit campaign spending.	Government Operations and Politics	1998-05-14	1998-06-11	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.	House	Rep. DeLay, Tom [R-TX-22]	TX	R	D000217	0	Constitutional Amendment - Authorizes the Congress, with respect to Federal elections, and States, for all other elections, to adopt reasonable regulations of campaign funds expended, including contributions, to influence the outcome of elections, provided that such regulations do not impair the right of the public to a full and free discussion of all issues and do not prevent any candidate for elected office from amassing the resources necessary for effective advocacy.	2025-04-07T15:34:13Z
105-hjres-118	105	hjres	118	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to authorize the line item veto.	Economics and Public Finance	1998-05-11	1998-05-14	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1]	NJ	D	A000210	0	Constitutional Amendment - Authorizes the President, in the case of any bill, order, resolution, or vote, to decline to approve in whole any dollar amount of discretionary budget authority, any item of new direct spending, or any limited tax benefit.	2025-01-02T17:44:53Z
105-hjres-117	105	hjres	117	Expressing the sense of Congress that marijuana is a dangerous and addictive drug and should not be legalized for medicinal use.	Crime and Law Enforcement	1998-04-30	1998-09-16	Received in the Senate.	House	Rep. McCollum, Bill [R-FL-8]	FL	R	M000350	8	Declares that the Congress supports the existing Federal legal process for determining the safety and efficacy of drugs and opposes efforts to circumvent this process by legalizing marijuana, and other Schedule I drugs, for medicinal use without valid scientific evidence and Food and Drug Administration approval. Directs the Attorney General to report to the House and Senate Judiciary Committees, regarding specified years, on: (1) the total quantity of marijuana eradicated in the United States; and (2) the annual number of arrests and prosecutions for Federal marijuana offenses. Requires the Commissioner of Food and Drugs to report to specified congressional committees on the specific efforts underway to enforce specified provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act regarding marijuana and other Schedule I drugs.	2025-04-07T15:23:55Z
105-hjres-116	105	hjres	116	Proposing an amendment to 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	1998-04-28	1998-05-11	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-14]	TX	R	P000583	0	Constitutional Amendment - Provides that: (1) the United States shall not engage in any business, financial, professional, or industrial enterprise except as specified in the Constitution; (2) State or Federal laws shall not be subject to any foreign or domestic agreement abrogating this amendment; (3) U.S. activities in violation of this amendment shall be liquidated and the affected properties sold; and (4) the 16th article of amendments to the Constitution shall stand repealed and thereafter the Congress shall not levy taxes on personal income, estates, or gifts.	2025-01-02T17:44:53Z
105-hjres-115	105	hjres	115	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to permit the Congress to relinquish claims of the United States to the portion of the State of Minnesota that lies north of the 49th parallel.	Government Operations and Politics	1998-03-18	1998-03-20	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7]	MN	D	P000258	0	Constitutional Amendment - Declares that nothing in the Constitution limits any act of the Congress to relinquish U.S. claims to the portion of the State of Minnesota that lies north of the 49th parallel if: (1) before such relinquishment, the registered voters residing in such area, by at least a two-thirds majority, vote in favor of full incorporation into Canada; and (2) such portion is so incorporated and such residents are granted permanent dual citizenship of the United States and Canada.	2025-01-02T17:44:42Z
105-hjres-113	105	hjres	113	Approving the location of a Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in the Nation's Capitol.	Commemorations	1998-03-04	1998-07-16	Became Public Law No: 105-201.	House	Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8]	MD	R	M000941	6	Approves a specified location on Federal land in the District of Columbia for a Martin Luther King, Jr., memorial.	2025-04-07T15:33:39Z
105-hjres-114	105	hjres	114	Disapproving the certification of the President under section 490(b) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 regarding foreign assistance for Mexico during fiscal year 1998.	International Affairs	1998-03-04	1998-03-17	Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy.	House	Rep. Shaw, E. Clay, Jr. [R-FL-22]	FL	R	S000303	14	Disapproves the President's determination contained in the foreign assistance certification submitted to the Congress on February 26, 1998, that Mexico has cooperated fully with the United States to achieve full compliance with the goals and objectives established by the United Nations Convention Against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances. Waives requirements of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to withhold U.S. assistance and to vote against multilateral development bank assistance to Mexico until March 1, 1999, if at any time after this Act's enactment the President submits to the Congress a determination and certification that vital U.S. national interests so require.	2025-01-02T17:44:56Z
105-hjres-111	105	hjres	111	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to tax limitations.	Taxation	1998-02-26	1998-04-22	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.	House	Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6]	TX	R	B000213	186	Constitutional Amendment - Requires that any bill, resolution, or other legislative measure changing the internal revenue laws shall require for final adoption in each House the concurrence of two-thirds of the Members of that House voting and present, unless the bill is determined at the time of adoption, in a reasonable manner prescribed by law, not to increase the internal revenue by more than a de minimis amount. States that for purposes of determining any increase, there shall be excluded any increase resulting from the lowering of an effective rate of any tax. Requires journal entry of any vote. Permits the waiver of such requirement, for up to two years, if there is a declaration of war or if the United States is engaged in a military conflict which causes an imminent and serious threat to national security and is so declared by a joint resolution which becomes law.	2025-04-07T15:24:11Z
105-hjres-112	105	hjres	112	Establishing the Joint Committee on Social Security Reform.	Congress	1998-02-26	1998-02-26	Referred to the House Committee on Rules.	House	Rep. Kolbe, Jim [R-AZ-5]	AZ	R	K000306	24	Establishes in the legislative branch the Joint Committee on Social Security Reform to study and report to the Congress on retirement financing issues, concentrating primarily on the problems related to the long-term financing of the Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance program under title II of the Social Security Act, with a goal of restoring the long-term solvency of the trust funds supporting such program and improving financial security for retirees. Sets forth special rules for considering legislation to carry out the Joint Committee's recommendations.	2025-04-07T15:33:40Z
105-hjres-109	105	hjres	109	Relating to the expenditure of funds by the Federal Government under National or State tobacco industry settlements.	Economics and Public Finance	1998-02-11	1998-02-11	Referred to House Budget	House	Rep. Hutchinson, Asa [R-AR-3]	AR	R	H001014	7	Bars the expenditure of funds received by the Federal Government as a result of Federal legislation implementing any portion of a national tobacco industry settlement to create, maintain, or expand Federal programs unless such expenditures are specifically authorized by the terms of such legislation. Prohibits the expenditure of funds received by the Federal Government as a result of any State settlement to create, maintain, or expand Federal programs. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to disburse such funds (in excess of those spent on programs specifically designated to receive funds by such legislation) to provide tax relief, restore borrowed trust fund accounts, and reduce the national debt as follows: (1) one-third to be invested in marketable Government securities and held in a Tax Cut Offset Trust Fund for use as the Congress directs to offset future revenue reductions; and (2) two-thirds to exchange any special issue nonmarketable Government bonds in the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund or the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund with marketable Government securities. Requires the Secretary, when such Funds no longer hold nonmarketable Government securities, to direct that the two-thirds allocation be used to exchange special issue nonmarketable Government securities with marketable securities in the Highway Trust Fund. Directs the Secretary to use such allocation for repayment of the public debt when all Government trust funds no longer hold nonmarketable Government securities. Declares that, notwithstanding any law except the Line Item Veto Act, the receipts and disbursements of all funds not to exceed the value of those referred to in this Act shall not be counted as new budget authority, outlays, receipts, or deficit or surplus for purposes of: (1) the Federal budget as submitted by the President; (2) the congressional budget; or (3) the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act). Exempts such receipts and disbursements from any s…	2025-04-07T15:33:40Z
105-hjres-110	105	hjres	110	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States prohibiting courts from levying or increasing taxes.	Taxation	1998-02-11	1998-02-13	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Manzullo, Donald A. [R-IL-16]	IL	R	M001138	0	Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits the Supreme Court, any inferior court of the United States, or the court of any State from requiring a State or local government to levy or increase taxes.	2025-04-07T15:24:11Z
105-hjres-107	105	hjres	107	Expressing the sense of the Congress that the award of attorneys' fees, costs, and sanctions of $285,864.78 ordered by United States District Judge Royce C. Lamberth on December 18, 1997, should not be paid with taxpayer funds.	Law	1998-02-03	1998-02-05	Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.	House	Rep. Hayworth, J. D. [R-AZ-6]	AZ	R	H000413	20	Expresses the sense of the Congress that a specified award of attorney's fees, costs, and sanctions that Judge Royce C. Lamberth ordered the defendants to pay in Association of American Physicians and Surgeons, Inc., et al. v. Hillary Rodham Clinton, et al., should not be paid with taxpayer funds.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
105-hjres-108	105	hjres	108	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to allow the limitation of contributions and expenditures respecting elections.	Government Operations and Politics	1998-02-03	1998-02-06	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8]	VA	D	M000933	5	Constitutional Amendment - Vests power in: (1) the Congress to set limits on contributions and expenditures respecting any Federal election or ballot measure; and (2) each State to set limits on contributions and expenditures respecting all non-Federal elections and ballot measures in that State.	2025-01-02T17:44:52Z
105-hjres-106	105	hjres	106	Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1998, and for other purposes.	Economics and Public Finance	1997-11-13	1997-11-14	Became Public Law No: 105-84.	House	Rep. Livingston, Bob [R-LA-1]	LA	R	L000371	0	Extends the law making continuing appropriations for FY 1998 through November 26, 1997.	2025-04-07T15:33:52Z
105-hjres-104	105	hjres	104	Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1998, and for other purposes.	Economics and Public Finance	1997-11-09	1997-11-09	Became Public Law No: 105-69.	House	Rep. Livingston, Bob [R-LA-1]	LA	R	L000371	0	Extends the law making continuing appropriations for FY 1998 through November 10, 1997.	2025-04-07T15:33:52Z
105-hjres-105	105	hjres	105	Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1998, and for other purposes.	Economics and Public Finance	1997-11-09	1997-11-10	Became Public Law No: 105-71.	House	Rep. Livingston, Bob [R-LA-1]	LA	R	L000371	0	Extends the law making continuing appropriations for FY 1998 through November 14, 1997.	2025-04-07T15:33:52Z
105-hjres-103	105	hjres	103	Waiving certain enrollment requirements with respect to certain specified bills of the One Hundred Fifth Congress.	Congress	1997-11-08	1997-11-26	Became Public Law No: 105-120.	House	Rep. Armey, Richard K. [R-TX-26]	TX	R	A000217	0	Waives, for the balance of the first session of the 105th Congress, requirements for printing the enrollment of any bill or joint resolution making general or continuing appropriations for FY 1998.	2024-05-13T17:19:20Z
105-hjres-101	105	hjres	101	Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1998, and for other purposes.	Economics and Public Finance	1997-11-07	1997-11-07	Became Public Law No: 105-68.	House	Rep. Livingston, Bob [R-LA-1]	LA	R	L000371	0	Extends the law making continuing appropriations for FY 1998 through November 9, 1997.	2025-04-07T15:33:52Z
105-hjres-102	105	hjres	102	Expressing the sense of the Congress on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the founding of the modern State of Israel and reaffirming the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the United States and Israel.	International Affairs	1997-11-07	1998-05-11	Became Public Law No: 105-175.	House	Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12]	CA	D	L000090	226	Recognizes the historic significance of the fiftieth anniversary of the reestablishment of the State of Israel. Commends the Israeli people for their achievements in building a new state and a pluralistic democratic society in the Middle East. Reaffirms the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the United States and Israel. Extends congratulations and best wishes to the State of Israel and her people for a peaceful, prosperous, and successful future.	2025-04-07T15:23:39Z
105-hjres-100	105	hjres	100	Commending the personnel who served in the United States Navy Asiatic Fleet, and for other purposes.	Commemorations	1997-11-06	1998-02-24	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H536-537)	House	Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3]	NC	R	J000255	57	Commends the personnel who served in the Asiatic Fleet of the United States Navy between 1910 and 1942. Expresses support for the goals of United States Navy Asiatic Fleet Memorial Day.	2025-06-06T14:17:56Z
105-hjres-99	105	hjres	99	Expressing the appreciation of Congress and the American people for the service performed during World War I and World War II by members of the Navy who were assigned as gun crews on board merchant ships as part of the Naval Armed Guard Service.	Commemorations	1997-11-06	1997-11-17	Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.	House	Rep. Greenwood, James C. [R-PA-8]	PA	R	G000439	26	Expresses appreciation for the dedicated service of Navy gun crews on merchant ships as part of the Naval Armed Guard Service during World War I and World War II.	2025-06-06T14:17:56Z
105-hjres-98	105	hjres	98	To recognize Commodore John Barry as the first flag officer of the United States Navy.	Commemorations	1997-10-28	1997-11-17	Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.	House	Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-3]	NY	R	K000210	6	Recognizes Commodore John Barry as the first, and therefore senior, flag officer of the U.S. Navy.	2025-06-06T14:17:56Z
105-hjres-97	105	hjres	97	Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1998, and for other purposes.	Economics and Public Finance	1997-10-21	1997-10-23	Became Public Law No: 105-64.	House	Rep. Livingston, Bob [R-LA-1]	LA	R	L000371	0	Extends the law making continuing appropriations for FY 1998 through November 7, 1997.	2025-04-07T15:34:00Z
105-hjres-96	105	hjres	96	Granting the consent and approval of Congress for the State of Maryland, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the District of Columbia to amend the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Regulation Compact.	Government Operations and Politics	1997-10-09	1997-12-16	Became Public Law No: 105-151.	House	Rep. Davis, Tom [R-VA-11]	VA	R	D000136	5	Grants the consent of the Congress to amendments to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Regulation Compact by the State of Maryland, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the District of Columbia with respect to public hearing requirements and empowerment of transit police to carry off-duty weapons issued by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.	2025-04-07T15:33:19Z
105-hjres-95	105	hjres	95	Granting the consent of Congress to the Chickasaw Trail Economic Development Compact.	Government Operations and Politics	1997-10-06	1997-12-15	Became Public Law No: 105-145.	House	Rep. Bryant, Ed [R-TN-7]	TN	R	B000996	13	Interstate Compact - Grants the consent of the Congress to the Chickasaw Trail Economic Development Compact entered into by the States of Tennessee and Mississippi to promote the development of an undeveloped rural area of Marshall County, Mississippi, and Fayette County, Tennessee, to create a development authority which incorporates public and private partnerships to facilitate the economic growth of such areas by providing developed sites for the location and construction of manufacturing plants, distribution facilities, research facilities, regional and national offices with supportive services and facilities, and to establish a joint interstate authority to assist in these efforts.	2025-04-07T15:32:43Z
105-hjres-94	105	hjres	94	Making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1998, and for other purposes.	Economics and Public Finance	1997-09-26	1997-09-30	Became Public Law No: 105-46.	House	Rep. Livingston, Bob [R-LA-1]	LA	R	L000371	0	Makes appropriations for FY 1998 for continuing projects or activities, including the costs of direct loans and loan guarantees, which were conducted in FY 1997 and for which appropriations, funds, or other authority would be available in: (1) the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1998; (2) the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1998; (3) the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 1998; (4) the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 1998; (5) the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 1998; (6) the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1998; (7) the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1998; (8) the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1998; (9) the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 1998; (10) the Military Construction Appropriations Act, 1998; (11) the Department of Transportation Appropriations Act, 1998; (12) the Treasury, Postal Service, and General Government Appropriations Act, 1998; and (13) the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 1998. Sets forth the rates of (current rates, with specified exceptions), and limitations on, such funding. Provides funding under this resolution until enactment into law of any covered appropriation or the applicable appropriations Act or October 23, 1997, whichever occurs first. Continues provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act pertaining to a visa waiver pilot program for certain visitors through the effective period of this resolution. Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to extend the authority to enter into new flood insurance contracts through October 23, 1997. Authorizes the District of Columbia government to delay repayment of the 1997 Treasury advances beyond October 1, 1997, until i…	2025-04-07T15:33:52Z
105-hjres-90	105	hjres	90	Waiving certain enrollment requirements with respect to two specified bills of the One Hundred Fifth Congress.	Congress	1997-07-31	1997-08-01	Became Public Law No: 105-32.	House	Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21]	FL	R	D000299	0	Waives requirements with respect to the printing (on parchment or otherwise) of the enrollment of H.R. 2014 and H.R. 2015 (budget reconciliation) of the 105th Congress.	2024-05-13T17:19:19Z
105-hjres-91	105	hjres	91	Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin Compact	Government Operations and Politics	1997-07-31	1997-11-20	Became Public Law No: 105-104.	House	Rep. Barr, Bob [R-GA-7]	GA	R	B000169	28	Interstate Compact - Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin Compact - Grants the consent of Congress to the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin Compact among Alabama, Florida, and Georgia to promote interstate comity, remove causes of controversies, apportion surface waters, engage in water planning, and develop and share common data bases. Conditions the consent of the Congress to, and participation of the United States in, the Compact on specified conditions and reservations regarding participation of Federal agencies during the development of the allocation formula used to determine an equitable apportionment of surface water among the three States. Authorizes appropriations.	2025-04-07T15:31:53Z
105-hjres-92	105	hjres	92	Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa River Basin Compact	Government Operations and Politics	1997-07-31	1997-11-20	Became Public Law No: 105-105.	House	Rep. Callahan, Sonny [R-AL-1]	AL	R	C000052	16	Interstate Compact - Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa River Basin Compact - Grants the consent of the Congress to the Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa River Basin Compact between Alabama and Georgia to promote interstate comity, remove causes of controversies, apportion surface waters, engage in water planning, and develop and share common data bases. Conditions the consent of the Congress to, and participation of the United States in, the Compact on specified conditions and reservations with respect to participation of Federal agencies during the development of the allocation formula used to determine an equitable apportionment of surface water between the two States. Authorizes appropriations.	2025-04-07T15:31:53Z
105-hjres-93	105	hjres	93	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the power of the several States to propose amendments to the Constitution.	Law	1997-07-31	1997-08-05	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Goode, Virgil H., Jr. [D-VA-5]	VA	D	G000280	0	Constitutional Amendment - Provides that if the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States, in a seven-year period, adopt and submit to the Clerk of the Supreme Court an identical amendment to the Constitution related to but one subject, that amendment shall be valid as a part of the Constitution, without any action being required by the Congress. Provides that: (1) each State shall retain the power to rescind its amendment until the earlier of expiration of the seven-year period or the date of receipt of the identical amendment from three-fourths of the several States; and (2) no State shall be deprived of its equal suffrage in the Senate without its consent. Requires the Supreme Court to rule whether the amendment is related to one subject only within 60 days after receiving the amendment from ten States. Provides that if the Court fails to rule on the issue within such period, the amendment shall be conclusively presumed to meet the-one subject standard. Invalidates the amendment if the Court rules that it fails to meet such standard.	2019-11-15T21:34:08Z
105-hjres-89	105	hjres	89	Calling on the President to continue to support and fully participate in negotiations at the United Nations to conclude an international agreement to establish an international criminal court.	International Affairs	1997-07-30	1997-07-31	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1567)	House	Rep. Kennedy, Patrick J. [D-RI-1]	RI	D	K000113	36	Calls for the President, acting through the permanent U.S. representatives to the United Nations (UN), to: (1) continue to support and fully participate in negotiations at the UN and especially in the preparatory committee to establish an international criminal court with jurisdiction over serious international crimes, including war crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity; and (2) provide any assistance necessary to expedite the establishment of such a court. Requires the President to report to the Congress on establishment of the court.	2024-02-07T11:38:03Z
105-hjres-88	105	hjres	88	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States repealing the twenty-second article of amendment to the Constitution.	Government Operations and Politics	1997-07-24	1997-07-31	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5]	MD	D	H000874	7	Constitutional Amendment - Repeals the 22d amendment to the Constitution (limitation on presidential terms).	2019-11-15T21:34:08Z
105-hjres-85	105	hjres	85	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to give citizens of the United States the right to propose amendments to the Constitution by an initiative process.	Law	1997-06-25	1997-07-01	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Hoekstra, Peter [R-MI-2]	MI	R	H000676	0	Constitutional Amendment - States that the people shall have the right to propose amendments to the Constitution through an initiative process.	2019-11-15T21:33:52Z
105-hjres-86	105	hjres	86	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to give citizens of the United States the right to recall elected officials.	Government Operations and Politics	1997-06-25	1997-07-01	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Hoekstra, Peter [R-MI-2]	MI	R	H000676	0	Constitutional Amendment - States that the people shall have the right to recall any person elected by popular vote or the electors of the various States to hold a Federal office.	2019-11-15T21:33:52Z
105-hjres-87	105	hjres	87	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to give citizens of the United States the right to enact and repeal laws by voting on legislation in a national election.	Government Operations and Politics	1997-06-25	1997-07-01	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Hoekstra, Peter [R-MI-2]	MI	R	H000676	0	Constitutional Amendment - States that the people shall have the right to enact and repeal any law which the Congress may pass, except for the right to declare war, grant letters of marque and reprisal, make rules concerning captures on land and water, or call forth the militia.	2019-11-15T21:33:52Z
105-hjres-84	105	hjres	84	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide a procedure by which the States may propose constitutional amendments.	Law	1997-06-24	1998-03-25	Subcommittee Hearings Held.	House	Rep. Bliley, Tom [R-VA-7]	VA	R	B000556	8	Constitutional Amendment - Provides that: (1) two-thirds of the legislatures of the several States may propose an amendment to the Constitution by enacting identical legislation; and (2) the legislature first proposing the amendment shall submit it to the Congress. Deems such proposed amendment to be submitted to the several States for their consideration if, before the date of the second adjournment of the Congress sine die occurring after the amendment is submitted to the Congress two-thirds of each House: (1) vote against legislation expressly disapproving the amendment; or (2) have not voted for legislation expressly disapproving the amendment.	2025-04-07T15:23:55Z
105-hjres-83	105	hjres	83	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, relating to the legal effect of certain treaties and other international agreements.	International Affairs	1997-06-17	1997-06-20	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Chenoweth-Hage, Helen [R-ID-1]	ID	R	C000345	7	Constitutional Amendment - Declares that a provision of a treaty which denies or abridges: (1) any right enumerated in the Constitution shall have no force or effect; or (2) legislative authority of the several States shall have no force or effect unless ratified by three-fourths of the State legislatures within five years of such treaty's ratification by the Senate. Prohibits: (1) any treaty from authorizing or permitting any foreign power or any international organization to supervise, control, or adjudicate rights of U.S. citizens enumerated in the Constitution or other matters essentially within the domestic jurisdiction of the United States or the several States; and (2) any decision of any international body purporting to interpret treaties to which the United States is a party from being given any precedential effect by Federal or State courts in any proceeding concerning such matters. Requires the enactment of appropriate legislation by the Congress before a treaty becomes effective as internal law in the United States.	2025-04-07T13:47:40Z
105-hjres-82	105	hjres	82	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the States to prohibit the physical destruction of the flag of the United States and authorizing Congress to prohibit destruction of federally owned flags.	Commemorations	1997-06-12	1997-06-16	For Further Action See H.J.Res.54.	House	Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-14]	TX	R	P000583	0	Constitutional Amendment - Vests power in the States to prohibit the physical destruction of the U.S. flag and in the Congress to prohibit destruction of federally owned flags.	2019-11-15T21:33:59Z
105-hjres-80	105	hjres	80	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the States to prohibit the physical destruction of the flag of the United States and authorizing Congress to prohibit destruction of federally owned flags.	Commemorations	1997-06-10	1997-06-16	For Further Action See H.J.Res.54.	House	Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-14]	TX	R	P000583	0	Constitutional Amendment - Vests power in the States to prohibit the physical destruction of the U.S. flag and in the Congress to prohibit destruction of federally owned flags.	2019-11-15T21:33:59Z
105-hjres-81	105	hjres	81	Disapproving the Federal Communications Commission Order 97-27, relating to revision of the Commission's cable television leased commercial access rules.	Science, Technology, Communications	1997-06-10	1997-06-18	Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.	House	Rep. Scarborough, Joe [R-FL-1]	FL	R	S000106	0	Disapproves the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to its revision of cable television leased commercial access rules.	2024-02-05T14:30:09Z
105-hjres-79	105	hjres	79	Disapproving the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (most-favored-nation treatment) to the products of the People's Republic of China.	Foreign Trade and International Finance	1997-06-03	1997-06-24	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.	House	Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22]	NY	R	S000675	21	Disapproves the recommendation of the President to extend nondiscriminatory treatment (most-favored-nation treatment) to the products of China.	2025-04-07T15:34:15Z
105-hjres-78	105	hjres	78	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States restoring religious freedom.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1997-05-08	1998-06-04	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.	House	Rep. Istook, Ernest J., Jr. [R-OK-5]	OK	R	I000047	153	Constitutional Amendment - Declares that: (1) to secure the people's right to acknowledge God according to the dictates of conscience, neither the United States nor any State shall establish any official religion, but the people's right to pray and to recognize their religious beliefs, heritage, or traditions on public property, including schools, shall not be infringed; and (2) neither the United States nor any State shall require any person to join in prayer or other religious activity, prescribe school prayers, discriminate against religion, or deny equal access to a benefit on account of religion.	2025-04-07T15:32:13Z
105-hjres-77	105	hjres	77	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that Federal judges be reconfirmed by the Senate every 10 years.	Law	1997-05-07	1997-05-14	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Hefley, Joel [R-CO-5]	CO	R	H000444	0	Constitutional Amendment - Limits the tenure of Federal judges of the Supreme Court or an inferior court to ten years after the latest of: (1) the date the judge took office; (2) the date the Senate last consented to the judge's continuance in office; or (3) the date of ratification of this amendment.	2019-11-15T21:33:59Z
105-hjres-76	105	hjres	76	To direct the Secretary of the Interior to design and construct a permanent addition to the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial in Washington, D.C., and for other purposes.	Commemorations	1997-05-01	1997-05-05	Executive Comment Requested from Interior.	House	Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-26]	NY	D	H000627	28	Directs the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) plan for the design and construction of an addition of a permanent statue, bas-relief, or other similar structure to the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial in Washington, D.C., to provide recognition of the fact that President Roosevelt's leadership in the struggle by the United States for peace, well-being, and human dignity was provided while the President used a wheelchair; and (2) construct such addition using only private contributions. Authorizes appropriations.	2024-02-07T13:32:55Z
105-hjres-75	105	hjres	75	To confer status as an honorary veteran of the United States Armed Forces on Leslie Townes (Bob) Hope.	Commemorations	1997-04-30	1997-10-30	Became Public Law No: 105-67.	House	Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3]	AZ	R	S001044	280	Extends congressional gratitude to Leslie Townes (Bob) Hope for his accomplishments and service on behalf of U.S. military service members. Confers upon Mr. Hope the status of an honorary veteran of the U.S. armed forces.	2025-04-07T15:33:22Z
105-hjres-74	105	hjres	74	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide 8-year terms of offices for judges of Federal courts other than the Supreme Court.	Law	1997-04-29	1997-05-21	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Riggs, Frank [R-CA-1]	CA	R	R000252	0	Constitutional Amendment - Limits the term of a judge of a court ordained and established by the Congress to eight years. Counts any time (but not more than six years) served as a judge before the ratification of this amendment towards the first term of that judge.	2025-04-07T15:33:21Z
105-hjres-73	105	hjres	73	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States respecting the right to a home.	Housing and Community Development	1997-04-24	1997-05-01	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15]	NY	D	R000053	0	Constitutional Amendment - States that all U.S. citizens shall have a right to a home, which right shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any State.	2019-11-15T21:34:00Z
105-hjres-72	105	hjres	72	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States allowing an item veto in appropriations bills.	Economics and Public Finance	1997-04-16	1997-05-05	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Emerson, Jo Ann [R-MO-8]	MO	R	E000172	10	Constitutional Amendment - Grants the President line item veto authority with respect to appropriations bills.	2019-11-15T21:34:00Z
105-hjres-71	105	hjres	71	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect the rights of crime victims.	Crime and Law Enforcement	1997-04-15	1997-06-25	Committee Hearings Held.	House	Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6]	IL	R	H001022	46	Constitutional Amendment - Grants victims of violent crimes or crimes for which the defendant can be imprisoned for longer than one year the right: (1) to notice of, and to not be excluded from, all public proceedings relating to the crime; (2) to be heard, if present, and to submit a written statement at all public proceedings (and non-public parole proceedings to the extent the convicted offender is afforded such rights) relating to the crime to determine a release from custody, an acceptance of a negotiated plea, or a sentence; (3) to notice of any release or escape from custody relating to the crime; (4) to seek relief from an unreasonable delay of the final disposition of the proceedings relating to the crime; (5) to an order of restitution from the convicted offender; (6) to consideration for the victim's safety in determining any release from custody; and (7) to notice of the rights established by this amendment. Grants the victim standing to assert such rights. Grants power to the Congress and the States to enforce this amendment.	2025-04-07T15:23:55Z
105-hjres-69	105	hjres	69	Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.	Economics and Public Finance	1997-04-10	1997-04-15	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Campbell, Tom [R-CA-15]	CA	R	C000100	0	Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits Federal outlays from exceeding receipts for any fiscal year, unless three fifths of each House of Congress, and the President, or two thirds of each House of Congress in the event of the President's veto, provide by law for a specific excess of outlays over receipts. Sets as a permanent limit on the Federal public debt the amount of such debt as of the first day of the second fiscal year beginning after the ratification of this article. Prohibits any increase in such amount unless provided by law enacted in the same manner as a specific excess of outlays over receipts. Requires the President to propose a balanced budget before each fiscal year. Declares that failure to do so shall disempower the President to veto the budget resolution approved by the Congress for that fiscal year. Excludes from total receipts those derived from net borrowing, and from total outlays those for repayment of debt principal. States that the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund, the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund, and the Land and Water Conservation Fund shall not be counted as receipts or outlays. Makes this article effective as of FY 2010.	2025-04-07T15:24:11Z
105-hjres-70	105	hjres	70	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to abolish the Federal income tax.	Taxation	1997-04-10	1997-04-15	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Johnson, Sam [R-TX-3]	TX	R	J000174	27	Constitutional Amendment - Provides that three years after ratification of this amendment: (1) the 16th amendment to the U.S. Constitution is repealed; and (2) the Congress shall have no power to lay and collect taxes on incomes, except in time of war declared by the Congress.	2019-11-15T21:34:00Z
105-hjres-68	105	hjres	68	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to school prayer.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1997-04-08	1997-04-10	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Murtha, John P. [D-PA-12]	PA	D	M001120	0	Constitutional Amendment - Declares that nothing in the Constitution shall be construed to prohibit individual prayer in public schools or to prohibit public 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 such prayer.	2019-11-15T21:34:00Z
105-hjres-65	105	hjres	65	To commemorate the birthday of Cesar E. Chavez.	Commemorations	1997-03-20	1997-03-25	Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service.	House	Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-50]	CA	D	F000116	61	Honors Cesar E. Chavez for his commitment to improve the plight of farm workers and the poor. Urges that a Federal holiday be recognized throughout the United States in his honor. Encourages all Americans to commit themselves to working for justice through nonviolence in their communities.	2025-02-04T16:54:13Z
105-hjres-66	105	hjres	66	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for men and women.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1997-03-20	1997-04-02	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-14]	NY	D	M000087	129	Constitutional Amendment - Declares that equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any State on account of sex.	2021-04-21T20:58:03Z
105-hjres-67	105	hjres	67	Disapproving the rule of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration relating to occupational exposure to methylene chloride.	Labor and Employment	1997-03-20	1997-04-14	Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.	House	Rep. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS-1]	MS	R	W000437	54	Disapproves the rule submitted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration relating to occupational exposure to methylene chloride. Declares that such rule shall have no force or effect.	2026-03-23T12:47:58Z
105-hjres-64	105	hjres	64	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prevent early release of violent criminals.	Crime and Law Enforcement	1997-03-19	1997-03-24	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19]	FL	D	W000314	8	Constitutional Amendment - Provides that constitutional prohibitions against ex post facto laws shall not prevent the retroactive reduction of credit granted toward a sentence of imprisonment, except for time actually served.	2019-11-15T21:33:59Z
105-hjres-62	105	hjres	62	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to tax limitations.	Taxation	1997-03-11	1997-04-15	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.	House	Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6]	TX	R	B000213	164	Constitutional Amendment - Requires that a bill to change the internal revenue laws shall require for final adoption in each House the concurrence of two-thirds of the whole of the number of that House, unless the bill does not increase the internal revenue by more than a de minimis amount. Permits the waiver of such requirement, for up to two years, if there is a declaration of war or if the United States is engaged in a military conflict which causes an imminent and serious threat to national security and is so declared by a joint resolution which becomes law.	2025-04-07T15:23:55Z
105-hjres-63	105	hjres	63	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that Federal judges be reconfirmed by the Senate every 12 years.	Law	1997-03-11	1997-03-20	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Paxon, Bill [R-NY-27]	NY	R	P000148	0	Constitutional Amendment - Requires that federal judges be reconfirmed by the Senate every 12 years.	2025-04-07T15:33:21Z
105-hjres-60	105	hjres	60	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that no person born in the United States will be a United States citizen on account of birth in the United States unless a parent is a United States citizen at the time of the birth.	Immigration	1997-03-06	1997-03-11	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Callahan, Sonny [R-AL-1]	AL	R	C000052	3	Constitutional Amendment - Limits citizenship at birth to persons born in the United States who have either a mother or father who is a U.S. citizen at the time of birth.	2019-11-15T21:34:06Z
105-hjres-61	105	hjres	61	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the meaning of the Second Amendment.	Crime and Law Enforcement	1997-03-06	1997-03-11	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11]	NY	D	O000159	0	Constitutional Amendment - Provides that the right enumerated in the second amendment to the Constitution (to keep and bear arms) shall be construed as a right of States and not of individuals.	2019-11-15T21:34:06Z
105-hjres-59	105	hjres	59	To disapprove a rule affecting polar bear trophies from Canada under the 1994 amendments to the Marine Mammal Protection Act issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service of the Department of the Interior.	Animals	1997-03-04	1997-04-30	Committee Hearings Held.	House	Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]	AK	R	Y000033	5	Disapproves the rule submitted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service of the Department of the Interior under the Marine Mammal Protection Act Amendments of 1994 which allowed the issuance of permits for importing polar bear parts taken in sport hunts in Canada.	2025-04-07T15:23:30Z
105-hjres-58	105	hjres	58	A joint resolution requiring the President to submit to Congress a report on the efforts of the United States and Mexico to achieve results in combating the production of and trafficking in illicit drugs.	International Affairs	1997-03-03	1997-03-21	Message on Senate action sent to the House.	House	Rep. Shaw, E. Clay, Jr. [R-FL-22]	FL	R	S000303	24	Urges the President to examine, with leaders of governments of other countries in the Western Hemisphere, the effectiveness of efforts to improve counterdrug activities in order to curtail the production, traffic, and abuse of illicit drugs and to define plans for specific actions to improve cooperation on such activities. Expresses the sense of the Congress that there has been ineffective and insufficient progress in halting the production in, and transit through Mexico of, illegal drugs. Requires the President, by September 1, 1997, to submit a report to the Congress describing the extent of any significant and demonstrable progress made by: (1) the Governments of the United States and Mexico between March 1, 1997, and the date of the report in achieving specified objectives relating to counterdrug cooperation, such as the investigation and dismantlement of the principal organizations responsible for drug trafficking and related crimes in both countries; (2) the U.S. Government during such period in implementing a comprehensive antidrug education effort in the United States targeted at reversing the rise in drug use by America's youth and a comprehensive international drug interdiction and enforcement strategy; and (3) the U.S. Government in deploying 1,000 additional active-duty, full-time patrol agents within the Immigration and Naturalization Service in FY 1997.	2025-04-07T15:23:42Z
105-hjres-57	105	hjres	57	To authorize the Ralph David Abernathy Memorial Foundation to establish a memorial in the District of Columbia or its environs.	Commemorations	1997-02-27	1997-03-03	Executive Comment Requested from Interior.	House	Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5]	GA	D	L000287	30	Authorizes the Ralph David Abernathy Memorial Foundation to establish a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia to honor Dr. Ralph David Abernathy and the Poor People's Campaign. Exempts the memorial from provisions of the Commemorative Works Act which: (1) prohibit commemorative works honoring a nonmilitary event, individual, or group of individuals from being authorized until after the 25th anniversary of the event or death of the individual(s); and (2) require the offset of Federal funds used to pay maintenance and preservation expenses of the memorial and its infrastructure (but requires excess construction funds received by the Foundation to be deposited in a Treasury account for such expenses).	2024-02-07T13:32:55Z
105-hjres-56	105	hjres	56	Celebrating the end of slavery in the United States.	Commemorations	1997-02-26	1997-06-18	Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 86.	House	Rep. Watts, J. C., Jr. [R-OK-4]	OK	R	W000210	25	Recognizes the celebration of the end of slavery in the United States.	2025-04-07T15:24:01Z
105-hjres-54	105	hjres	54	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	1997-02-13	1998-09-01	By Senator Hatch from Committee on Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 105-298. Minority views filed.	House	Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22]	NY	R	S000675	284	Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the Congress shall have power to prohibit the physical desecration of the U.S. flag.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
105-hjres-55	105	hjres	55	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to voluntary prayer in public schools.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1997-02-13	1997-03-05	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6]	FL	R	S000822	13	Constitutional Amendment - Declares that nothing in the Constitution shall prohibit the inclusion of voluntary prayer in any public school program or activity. Provides that neither the United States nor any State shall prescribe the content of any such prayer.	2019-11-15T21:34:05Z
105-hjres-51	105	hjres	51	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to repeal the twenty-second amendment relating to Presidential term limitations.	Government Operations and Politics	1997-02-12	1997-03-05	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-28]	CA	R	D000492	0	Constitutional Amendment - Repeals the 22d amendment to the Constitution (limitation on presidential terms).	2019-11-15T21:34:05Z
105-hjres-52	105	hjres	52	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to tax limitations and the balanced budget.	Economics and Public Finance	1997-02-12	1997-03-05	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6]	TX	R	B000213	142	Constitutional Amendment - Requires the President to transmit to the Congress, before each fiscal year, a proposed statement of receipts and outlays for such fiscal year in which outlays (except those for repayment of debt principal) are not greater than receipts (except those derived from borrowing)(a proposed balanced budget). Requires the Congress to adopt, by law, a statement of receipts and outlays for such fiscal year in which outlays are not greater than receipts (a balanced budget). Authorizes the Congress to amend, by law, that balanced budget, provided revised outlays are not greater than revised receipts. Authorizes the Congress to provide in balanced budget for a specific excess of outlays over receipts by a vote directed solely to that subject in which two-thirds of the whole number of each House agree to such excess. Requires the Congress and the President to ensure that actual outlays do not exceed the outlays set forth in such balanced budget. Prohibits any increase in the limit on the debt of the United States, unless two-thirds roll call vote of each House provides by law for such an increase. Requires any bill that increases the internal revenue (except by a de minimis amount) to receive for final adoption the concurrence of two-thirds of each House. Permits the Congress to waive the requirements of this article when: (1) a declaration of war is in effect; or (2) the United States is engaged in military conflict which causes an imminent and serious threat to national security and is so declared by a joint resolution, adopted by a majority of each House, which becomes law. Makes any increase in the internal revenue enacted under such a waiver effective for only two years. Makes the internal revenue provisions of this Article effective upon ratification, and the remaining provisions effective on the later of FY 2002 or the second fiscal year beginning after ratification.	2019-11-15T21:34:05Z
105-hjres-53	105	hjres	53	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to a Federal balanced budget.	Economics and Public Finance	1997-02-12	1997-03-05	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Poshard, Glenn [D-IL-19]	IL	D	P000452	0	Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits total outlays from exceeding total receipts, unless a three-fifths vote of both Houses authorizes a specific excess. Declares that total receipts include all receipts of the United States except those derived from borrowing or retirement trust funds. Declares that total outlays include all outlays except those for retirement trust funds or repayment of debt principal. Directs the President to submit a balanced budget. Authorizes the Congress to waive these provisions when a declaration of war is in effect. Requires roll call votes in the House and Senate under this amendment. Makes this amendment effective the second fiscal year beginning after its ratification. Declares that if there is a Federal budget deficit for the first fiscal year beginning after its ratification, then during the next five fiscal years, the annual budget deficit may not exceed specified percentages of that budget deficit for each of those years.	2019-11-15T21:34:05Z
105-hjres-48	105	hjres	48	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States.	Economics and Public Finance	1997-02-11	1997-03-05	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Franks, Bob [R-NJ-7]	NJ	R	F000349	0	Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits Government outlays from exceeding receipts for any fiscal year, unless a three-fifths roll call vote of each House of Congress provides by law for a specific excess of outlays over receipts. Prohibits an increase in the limit on the U.S. public debt, unless a three-fifths roll call vote of each House provides by law for such an increase. Directs the President, before each fiscal year, to propose to the Congress a balanced budget for that fiscal year. Prohibits any bill to increase revenue from becoming law unless approved by a majority roll call vote of each House. Authorizes the Congress to waive this Article for any fiscal year in which: (1) a declaration of war is in effect; or (2) the United States is engaged in military conflict which causes an imminent and serious military threat to national security and is so declared by a joint resolution, adopted by a majority of each House, which becomes law. Includes in total receipts all Government receipts except those derived from borrowing, and includes in total outlays all Government outlays except those for repayment of debt principal. Prohibits the Federal Government, except as necessary to enforce rights of individuals under the Constitution, from imposing: (1) any obligation upon States without providing the funds necessary for compliance; or (2) conditions on grants to States unless such conditions are necessary to specify the manner in which the funds are to be expended. Requires this Article to take effect beginning with the later of FY 2002 or the second fiscal year beginning after its ratification.	2019-11-15T21:34:05Z
105-hjres-49	105	hjres	49	Congressional Term Limits Amendment	Congress	1997-02-11	1997-03-05	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Hutchinson, Asa [R-AR-3]	AR	R	H001014	1	Constitutional Amendment - Congressional Term Limits Amendment - Prohibits a person from serving for more than three terms in the office of U.S. Representative or more than two terms in the office of U.S. Senator. Limits any person who, upon ratification of this amendment, has held or then holds such office to two additional terms as Representative or one additional term as Senator.	2025-08-21T16:12:49Z
105-hjres-50	105	hjres	50	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require a balanced budget.	Economics and Public Finance	1997-02-11	1997-03-05	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Pomeroy, Earl [D-ND-At Large]	ND	D	P000422	0	Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits outlays for a fiscal year (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding total receipts (except those derived from borrowing) for that fiscal year unless the Congress, by a three-fifths roll call vote of each House, authorizes a specific excess of outlays over receipts. Requires a three-fifths roll call vote of each House to increase the public debt. Directs the President to submit a balanced budget to the Congress. Authorizes the Congress to waive these provisions when: (1) a declaration of war is in effect; (2) the United States faces an imminent and serious military threat to national security as declared by a joint resolution which becomes law; or (3) the President certifies and Congress affirms by a joint resolution that the United States is experiencing an economic recession. Excludes from consideration as part of Government total receipts and outlays: (1) receipts derived from borrowing and outlays for repayment of debt principal; and (2) receipts and outlays for benefits and administrative expenses of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund that provide earnings-based old-age and survivor or disability cash benefits for individuals and their dependents. Allows any enforcement or implementation legislation of the Congress to rely on estimates of outlays and receipts. Makes this article effective beginning with FY 2002 or with the second fiscal year beginning after its ratification, whichever is later.	2019-11-15T21:34:05Z
105-hjres-46	105	hjres	46	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States.	Congress	1997-02-10	1997-03-05	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Christensen, Jon [R-NE-2]	NE	R	C000377	0	Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits a person from serving for more than three terms in the office of U.S. Representative or more than two terms in the office of U.S. Senator. Limits any person who, upon ratification of this amendment, has held or then holds such office to two additional terms as Representative or one additional term as Senator.	2019-11-15T21:34:05Z
105-hjres-47	105	hjres	47	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit campaign spending.	Government Operations and Politics	1997-02-10	1998-06-11	For Further Action See H.J.Res.119.	House	Rep. Gephardt, Richard A. [D-MO-3]	MO	D	G000132	10	Constitutional Amendment - Authorizes the Congress, with respect to all Federal, State, and all other elections, to adopt reasonable regulations of campaign funds expended, including contributions, to influence the outcome of elections, provided that such regulations do not impair the right of the public to a full and free discussion of all issues and do not prevent any candidate for elected office from amassing the resources necessary for effective advocacy.	2019-11-15T21:34:05Z
105-hjres-42	105	hjres	42	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms a Member of Congress may serve, and to authorize a State to provide longer or shorter term limits for a Member of Congress from that State.	Congress	1997-02-05	1997-03-05	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Blunt, Roy [R-MO-7]	MO	R	B000575	1	Constitutional Amendment - Limits a Representative to three terms and a Senator to two. Deems: (1) a Representative who has served more than one year or a Senator who has served more than three to have served a term; and (2) a Representative or a Senator who has served one or more terms as of the ratification of this Amendment to have served one term. Allows a State, by amendment of its constitution, to provide for term limits for a Representative or Senator that are longer or shorter than the limits provided in this Amendment.	2019-11-15T21:34:05Z
105-hjres-43	105	hjres	43	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to abolish the Electoral College and to provide for the direct election of the President and Vice President of the United States.	Government Operations and Politics	1997-02-05	1997-09-04	Subcommittee Hearings Held.	House	Rep. Campbell, Tom [R-CA-15]	CA	R	C000100	0	Constitutional Amendment - Provides for the direct election of the President and the Vice-President of the United States.	2025-04-07T15:23:55Z
105-hjres-44	105	hjres	44	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require a balanced budget.	Economics and Public Finance	1997-02-05	1997-03-05	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Obey, David R. [D-WI-7]	WI	D	O000007	0	Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits the United States from ever contracting any public debt except in the cases and manners provided in this article. Exempts the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund from any limitation imposed by this Article. Allows the United States to borrow money to repel invasion, suppress insurrection, or defend the United States in time of war, if the money raised is applied exclusively to the object for which the loan was authorized or to the repayment of such debt. Allows the United States to contract public debt to acquire, construct, develop, extend, enlarge, or improve land, waters, property, highways, railways, buildings, equipment, or facilities for public purposes or to make funds available for veterans' housing loans, if the President determines and the Congress concurs by a majority vote that to prevent an unacceptable reduction in economic growth that would raise unemployment or diminish family income, it is essential for the United States to provide for such needed capital investments by contracting public debt. Allows the United States to contract public debt to fund or refund the whole or any part of indebtedness incurred before this Article takes effect. Requires this article to take effect beginning with the later of FY 2002 or the second fiscal year beginning after its ratification.	2019-11-15T21:34:05Z
105-hjres-45	105	hjres	45	Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.	Economics and Public Finance	1997-02-05	1997-03-05	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Wise, Robert E., Jr. [D-WV-2]	WV	D	W000654	25	Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits Federal outlays of operating funds from exceeding receipts to such funds for any fiscal year plus any operating fund balances carried over from previous fiscal years. Waives such prohibition: (1) when a declaration of war is in effect; (2) when the United States by law is engaged in military conflict; or (3) if economic growth has been or will be negative for two consecutive quarters. Requires the President to propose a budget in accordance with this Act. Declares that total receipts exclude those derived from net borrowing. Declares that total outlays shall exclude those for repayment of debt principal and for capital investments in physical infrastructure that provide long-term economic returns, but shall include an annual debt servicing charge. Provides that the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund shall not be counted as receipts or outlays. Requires this article to take effect beginning with the later of FY 2002 or the second fiscal year beginning after its ratification.	2019-11-15T21:34:05Z
105-hjres-36	105	hjres	36	Approving the Presidential finding that the limitation on obligations imposed by section 518A(a) of the Foreign Operations Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act of 1997, is having a negative impact on the proper functioning of the population planning program.	International Affairs	1997-02-04	1997-02-28	Became Public Law No: 105-3.	House	Rep. Armey, Richard K. [R-TX-26]	TX	R	A000217	1	Approves the presidential finding, submitted to the Congress on January 31, 1997, that the limitation on obligations imposed by a specified section of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1997 is having a negative impact on the proper functioning of the population planning program.	2025-04-07T15:33:52Z

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