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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
109-hjres-102	109	hjres	102	Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2007, and for other purposes.	Economics and Public Finance	2006-12-07	2006-12-09	Became Public Law No: 109-383.	House	Rep. Lewis, Jerry [R-CA-41]	CA	R	L000274	0	(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded version of the House passed version is repeated here.) Amends the Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2007 (Public Law 109-289, division B) to extend through February 15, 2007, specified continuing appropriations for FY2007, including activities under the "Chemical Demilitarization Construction, Defense-Wide" account of the Department of Defense. (Sec. 3) Makes funds available, as provided in appropriations Acts for FY2006, including activities under the Food Stamp Act of 1997, and authorizes continuing obligations, for entitlements and mandatory payments under such Acts which are due January 1, 2007, February 1, 2007, and March 1, 2007. (Sec. 4) Authorizes the obligation of funds appropriated for International Space Station Cargo Crew Services/International Partnership Purchases and International Space Station/Multi-User System Support within the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). (Sec. 5) Holds to the current rate for operations any amounts made available for civilian personnel compensation and benefits in each federal department and agency that have been apportioned before November 17, 2006. (Sec. 6) Continues appropriations under this joint resolution for federal departments and agencies and related activities at the lowest rate of the House-passed, Senate-passed or previous-year funding levels. (Sec. 7) Directs the Secretary of Transportation to extend through February 15, 2007, the termination date of any aircraft insurance or reinsurance policy. Extends through such date the immunity of air carriers to liability for thrid party claims arising out of acts of terrorism. Extends through February 15, 2007, the authority of the House Democracy Assistance Commission. Continues in effect through February 15, 2007, specified National Park Service final winter use rules for the 2006-2007 season. Authorizes the transfer to the Veterans Health Administration for medical services of up to $683.97 million of certain …	2023-03-24T16:27:29Z
109-hjres-101	109	hjres	101	Appointing the day for the convening of the first session of the One Hundred Tenth Congress.	Congress	2006-11-15	2006-12-22	Became Public Law No: 109-447.	House	Rep. Boehner, John A. [R-OH-8]	OH	R	B000589	0	(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Provides for convening of the first session of the 110th Congress at noon on January 4, 2007.	2023-01-31T21:12:52Z
109-hjres-100	109	hjres	100	Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2007, and for other purposes.	Economics and Public Finance	2006-11-14	2006-11-17	Became Public Law No: 109-369.	House	Rep. Lewis, Jerry [R-CA-41]	CA	R	L000274	0	(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Amends the Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2007 (Public Law 109-289, division B) to extend until December 8, 2006, specified continuing appropriations for FY2007.	2023-03-24T16:27:29Z
109-hjres-99	109	hjres	99	Health Protection Amendment	Health	2006-09-29	2006-09-29	Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.	House	Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4]	MN	D	M001143	0	Constitutional Amendment - Health Protection Amendment - Declares that health care, including care to prevent and treat illness, is the right of all U.S. citizens and necessary to ensure the strength of the nation.	2023-01-12T17:52:22Z
109-hjres-98	109	hjres	98	Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.	Economics and Public Finance	2006-09-28	2006-09-28	Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.	House	Rep. Musgrave, Marilyn N. [R-CO-4]	CO	R	M001152	0	Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits outlays for a fiscal year (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year (except those derived from borrowing) unless Congress, by a three-fifths rollcall vote of each Chamber, authorizes a specific excess of outlays over receipts. Requires a three-fifths rollcall vote of each Chamber to increase the public debt limit. Directs the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress annually. Prohibits any bill to increase revenue from becoming law unless approved by a majority of each Chamber by rollcall vote. Authorizes waivers of these provisions when a declaration of war is in effect or under other specified circumstances involving military conflict.	2023-01-12T17:52:22Z
109-hjres-97	109	hjres	97	Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2007	Economics and Public Finance	2006-09-25	2006-09-25	Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.	House	Rep. Lewis, Jerry [R-CA-41]	CA	R	L000274	0	Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2007 - Makes continuing appropriations for FY2007. Appropriates amounts for continuing operations, projects or activities which were conducted in FY2006 and for which appropriations, funds, or other authority would be made available in the: (1) Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007; (2) Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2007 (in the House of Representatives) or the Energy and Water Appropriations Act, 2007 (in the Senate); (3) Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2007 (in the House) or the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2007 (in the Senate); (4) Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2007; (5) Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007; (6) Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007; (7) Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2007; (8) Military Construction, Military Quality of Life and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2007 (in the House) or the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 (in the Senate); (9) Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 (in the House) or the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 (in the Senate); and (10) Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, the District of Columbia, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 (in the House) or the Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 (in the Senate), and the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2007 (in the Senate). Provides funding under this resolution until the earliest of: (1) enactment of an appropriation for any project or activity provided for in…	2023-01-12T17:52:22Z
109-hjres-95	109	hjres	95	Recognizing the 66th anniversary of the Battle of Attu and the end of Imperial Japanese control of the Aleutian Islands of Alaska during World War II and urging the Secretary of the Interior to work to protect the historic sites associated with the battle and the Aleutian World War II National Historic Area, and for other purposes.	Commemorations	2006-09-19	2006-09-21	Executive Comment Requested from Interior.	House	Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]	AK	R	Y000033	0	Recognizes the bravery and courage of the members of the U.S. Armed Forces who participated in the Battle of Attu and of all veterans who fought in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Urges the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) recognize the 66th anniversary of the Battle of Attu and the end of Imperial Japanese control of the Alaskan Aleutian islands during World War II; (2) work to protect the historic sites associated with the battle and the Aleutian World War II National Historic Area; and (3) establish commemorative programs honoring the Americans who fought or served at these historic sites.	2023-01-12T17:52:22Z
109-hjres-96	109	hjres	96	Recognizing the contributions of the Christmas tree industry to the United States economy.	Commemorations	2006-09-19	2006-11-15	Received in the Senate.	House	Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5]	NC	R	F000450	2	Recognizes the important contributions to the U.S. economy of the live-cut Christmas tree industry, Christmas tree growers, and persons employed in the live-cut Christmas tree industry.	2023-01-12T17:51:59Z
109-hjres-94	109	hjres	94	Recognizing the contributions of the Christmas tree industry to the United States economy and urging the Secretary of Agriculture to establish programs to raise awareness of the importance of the Christmas tree industry.	Commemorations	2006-09-07	2006-09-12	Executive Comment Requested from USDA.	House	Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5]	NC	R	F000450	0	Recognizes the important contributions to the U.S. economy of the Christmas tree industry, Christmas tree growers, and persons employed in the Christmas tree industry. Urges the Secretary of Agriculture to establish programs to raise awareness of the Christmas tree industry's importance.	2023-01-12T17:52:22Z
109-hjres-92	109	hjres	92	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to ensure a free and adequate education for every child who is a citizen.	Education	2006-07-20	2006-07-20	Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.	House	Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11]	NY	D	O000159	0	Constitutional Amendment - Declares that, in order to more effectively promote the common defense, provide for the general welfare, and establish a more perfect union, the right to a free and adequate education shall be guaranteed to every child who is a U.S. citizen.	2023-01-13T04:50:34Z
109-hjres-93	109	hjres	93	Disapproving the issuance of letters of offer with respect to certain proposed sales of defense articles and defense services to Pakistan.	International Affairs	2006-07-20	2006-07-20	Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.	House	Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5]	NY	D	A000022	5	Prohibits the issuance of a letter of offer with respect to any of three specified proposed sales of defense articles and defense services to Pakistan.	2023-01-13T04:50:34Z
109-hjres-91	109	hjres	91	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to marriage.	Families	2006-07-11	2006-07-11	Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.	House	Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1]	TX	R	G000552	0	Constitutional Amendment - Declares that marriage in the United States shall consist only of a legal union of one man and one woman.	2023-01-13T04:50:34Z
109-hjres-90	109	hjres	90	Disapproving the granting of amnesty by the Government of Iraq to persons known to have attacked, kidnapped, wounded, or killed members of the Armed Forces of the United States or citizens of the United States in Iraq.	International Affairs	2006-06-22	2006-07-10	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4941, H4942, H4943)	House	Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1]	CT	D	L000557	67	Declares that it is U.S. policy to oppose any effort by the Iraqi government to grant amnesty to anyone known to have attacked, kidnapped, wounded, or killed members of the U.S. Armed Forces or U.S. citizens. Calls for the President to notify the Iraqi government of such opposition.	2023-01-13T04:50:51Z
109-hjres-89	109	hjres	89	Requiring the President to notify Congress if the President makes a determination to ignore a duly enacted provision of law, establishing expedited procedures for the consideration of legislation in the House of Representatives in response to such a determination, and for other purposes.	Law	2006-06-16	2006-06-16	Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.	House	Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4]	MA	D	F000339	9	Requires the President to report to: (1) Congress on his determination (as indicated in a statement made at the time of enactment or otherwise) to ignore a provision of any duly enacted law, including his reasons for making such determination; and (2) the congressional intelligence committees if that determination is based upon classified material. Directs the President to do the same regarding such a determination for each law enacted before enactment of this Act for the 107th through the 109th Congresses. Prescribes expedited procedures in the House of Representatives for legislation in response to such determinations. Requires the General Counsel of the House, at the request of a Member of the House, to prepare a report describing legal actions which may be brought to challenge the President's refusal to carry out any duly enacted provision of law.	2023-01-13T04:50:51Z
109-hjres-88	109	hjres	88	Marriage Protection Amendment	Families	2006-06-06	2006-07-18	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.	House	Rep. Musgrave, Marilyn N. [R-CO-4]	CO	R	M001152	134	Constitutional Amendment - Marriage Protection Amendment - Declares that: (1) marriage in the United States shall consist only of the union of a man and a woman; and (2) neither the U.S. Constitution nor the constitution of any state shall be construed to require that marriage or the legal incidents of marriage be conferred upon any other union.	2023-01-13T04:50:51Z
109-hjres-87	109	hjres	87	Requiring the President to notify Congress if the President makes a determination at the time of signing a bill into law to ignore a duly enacted provision of such newly enacted law, establishing expedited procedures for the consideration of legislation in the House of Representatives in response to such a determination, and for other purposes.	Law	2006-05-25	2006-05-25	Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.	House	Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4]	MA	D	F000339	7	Requires the President to report to: (1) Congress on his determination (as indicated in a statement made at the time of enactment or otherwise) to ignore a provision of newly enacted law, including his reasons for making such determination; and (2) the congressional intelligence committees if that determination is based upon classified material. Directs the President to do the same regarding such a determination for each law enacted before enactment of this Act for the 107th through the 109th Congresses. Prescribes expedited procedures in the House of Representatives for legislation in response to such determinations. Requires the General Counsel of the House, at the request of a Member of the House, to prepare a report describing legal actions which may be brought by the Member to challenge the President's refusal to carry out any duly enacted provision of law.	2023-01-13T04:48:33Z
109-hjres-86	109	hjres	86	Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and for other purposes.	International Affairs	2006-05-19	2006-08-01	Became Public Law No: 109-251.	House	Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12]	CA	D	L000090	21	(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Amends the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 to extend from three years to six years after enactment of that Act the maximum duration of any renewal under it of import restrictions on Burmese products. Approves the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Act. Deems this resolution a renewal resolution.	2023-01-31T21:14:17Z
109-hjres-85	109	hjres	85	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify that the Constitution neither prohibits voluntary prayer nor requires prayer in schools.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	2006-05-04	2006-05-05	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E737)	House	Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3]	WV	D	R000011	1	Constitutional Amendment - Declares that nothing in the Constitution, including amendments, shall be construed to prohibit voluntary prayer or require prayer in a public school or at a public school extracurricular activity.	2023-01-13T04:48:33Z
109-hjres-84	109	hjres	84	No Taxation Without Representation Amendment	Law	2006-04-27	2006-04-27	Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.	House	Rep. Akin, W. Todd [R-MO-2]	MO	R	A000358	3	No Taxation Without Representation Amendment - Constitutional Amendment - Denies the Supreme Court and any inferior court of the United States the power to instruct a state or local government or official: (1) to levy or increase taxes; or (2) on how to spend, allocate, or budget fiscal resources.	2023-01-13T04:48:47Z
109-hjres-83	109	hjres	83	To memorialize and honor the contribution of Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist.	Commemorations	2006-04-04	2006-05-18	Became Public Law No: 109-223.	House	Rep. Pombo, Richard W. [R-CA-11]	CA	R	P000419	0	(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.) States that the United States, acting through Congress, authorizes and directs the Curator of the Supreme Court, subject to the direction and approval of the Chief Justice, to procure a marble bust, including pedestal, of the late Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist, and to cause them to be placed in the Supreme Court building to honor his memory and legacy to the Supreme Court. Authorizes appropriations.	2023-01-31T21:13:44Z
109-hjres-81	109	hjres	81	Providing for the appointment of Phillip Frost as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.	Government Operations and Politics	2006-03-07	2006-04-13	Became Public Law No: 109-216.	House	Rep. Regula, Ralph [R-OH-16]	OH	R	R000141	3	(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Appoints Phillip Frost as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.	2023-01-31T21:12:49Z
109-hjres-82	109	hjres	82	Providing for the reappointment of Alan G. Spoon as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.	Government Operations and Politics	2006-03-07	2006-04-13	Became Public Law No: 109-217.	House	Rep. Regula, Ralph [R-OH-16]	OH	R	R000141	2	(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Reappoints Alan G. Spoon as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.	2023-01-31T21:12:52Z
109-hjres-80	109	hjres	80	Proposing an amendment the Constitution of the United States limiting the number of consecutive terms that a Senator or Representative may serve and providing for 4-year terms for Representatives.	Congress	2006-03-02	2006-03-02	Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.	House	Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11]	NY	D	O000159	0	Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits any person who has been: (1) a Senator for four full consecutive terms from again serving as a Senator; or (2) a Representative for 24 full consecutive years from again serving as a Representative. (Excludes terms that began before this Amendment becomes valid.) Requires Members of the House of Representatives to be elected every 4th year.	2023-01-13T04:49:01Z
109-hjres-79	109	hjres	79	Disapproving the results of the review conducted by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) into the purchase of Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation (P&O) by Dubai Ports World (DP World).	Foreign Trade and International Finance	2006-02-28	2006-03-21	Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.	House	Rep. Harman, Jane [D-CA-36]	CA	D	H000213	1	Disapproves the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) review of the purchase by Dubai Ports World (DP World) of Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation (P&O) (which conducts operations at 21 U.S. ports, including leasing agreements for terminal operations in New York, Newark, Baltimore, New Orleans, Miami, and Philadelphia). Directs CFIUS to: (1) withdraw its statement of no objection related to the purchase; and (2) conduct a 45-day investigation, pursuant to the Defense Production Act of 1950, in order to ensure that the purchase will not have an adverse effect on U.S. national security. Directs CFIUS to brief Members of Congress on the findings of its investigation before the purchase is allowed to proceed.	2023-01-13T04:49:12Z
109-hjres-77	109	hjres	77	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to authorize the President to reduce or disapprove any appropriation or authorization of new direct spending in any bill presented by Congress.	Economics and Public Finance	2006-02-08	2006-02-16	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6]	FL	R	S000822	0	Constitutional Amendment - Authorizes the President to reduce or disapprove any appropriation or authorization of new direct spending in any bill, order, resolution, or vote presented to him or her. Declares that any such legislation shall become law as so modified after the President signs it. Directs the President to return those portions of the legislation that contain reduced or disapproved appropriations or disapproved authorization of new direct spending with objections to the chamber where such legislation originated. Allows Congress to consider such portions separately in the manner prescribed under the Constitution for bills disapproved by the President.	2023-01-13T04:49:12Z
109-hjres-78	109	hjres	78	Approving the location of the commemorative work in the District of Columbia honoring former President Dwight D. Eisenhower.	Commemorations	2006-02-08	2006-04-25	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 234.	House	Rep. Moran, Jerry [R-KS-1]	KS	R	M000934	13	(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Approves the location on federal land within the District of Columbia recommended by the Secretary of the Interior for the commemorative work to honor Dwight D. Eisenhower.	2023-01-13T04:48:47Z
109-hjres-76	109	hjres	76	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to limitations on the amounts of contributions and expenditures that may be made in connection with campaigns for election to public office.	Government Operations and Politics	2006-02-01	2006-02-16	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]	OH	D	K000009	0	Constitutional Amendment - Declares that Congress shall have power to set limits on the amount of contributions that may be accepted by, and the amount of expenditures that may be made by, in support of, or in opposition to, a candidate for nomination or election to federal office. Declares that a state shall have the power to set limits on the amount of contributions that may be accepted by, and the amount of expenditures that may be made by, in support of, or in opposition to, a candidate for nomination or election to state or local office.	2023-01-13T04:49:12Z
109-hjres-75	109	hjres	75	Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2006, and for other purposes.	Economics and Public Finance	2005-12-17	2005-12-18	Became Public Law No: 109-128.	House	Rep. Lewis, Jerry [R-CA-41]	CA	R	L000274	0	(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on December 17, 2005. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Amends Public Law 109-77 to extend until December 31, 2006, specified continuing appropriations for FY2006. Declares that, notwithstanding such date, funds shall be available and obligations for mandatory payments due on or about November 1, 2005, December 1, 2005, and January 1, 2006.	2023-01-13T04:49:30Z
109-hjres-74	109	hjres	74	Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.	Economics and Public Finance	2005-12-14	2006-02-16	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Jenkins, William L. [R-TN-1]	TN	R	J000082	0	Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits federal expenditures (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding revenues (except those derived from borrowing) for any fiscal year unless three-fifths of the whole number of each chamber provides for a specific excess of expenditures over revenues by a rollcall vote. Authorizes Congress to waive such prohibition when a declaration of war is in effect or under other specified circumstances involving military conflict.	2023-01-13T04:49:30Z
109-hjres-73	109	hjres	73	To redeploy U. S. Forces from Iraq.	International Affairs	2005-11-17	2005-11-17	Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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. Murtha, John P. [D-PA-12]	PA	D	M001120	107	States that: (1) the deployment of U.S. forces in Iraq, by direction of Congress, is hereby terminated and the forces involved are to be redeployed at the earliest practicable date; (2) a quick-reaction U.S. force and an over-the-horizon presence of U.S. Marines shall be deployed in the region; and (3) the United States shall pursue security and stability in Iraq through diplomacy.	2023-01-13T04:49:45Z
109-hjres-72	109	hjres	72	Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2006, and for other purposes.	Economics and Public Finance	2005-11-16	2005-11-19	Became Public Law No: 109-105.	House	Rep. Lewis, Jerry [R-CA-41]	CA	R	L000274	14	(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Amends Public Law 109-77 to extend until December 17, 2005, specified continuing appropriations for FY2006.	2023-01-13T04:49:45Z
109-hjres-71	109	hjres	71	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to authorize the President to reduce or disapprove any appropriation in any bill presented by Congress.	Economics and Public Finance	2005-11-04	2006-02-06	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Kennedy, Mark R. [R-MN-6]	MN	R	K000358	17	Constitutional Amendment - Authorizes the President to reduce or disapprove appropriations in any bill, order, resolution, or vote, which is presented to him or her. Declares that any legislation that the President approves and signs after such amendment shall become law as so modified. Requires the President to return those portions of the legislation that contain reduced or disapproved appropriations with objections to the chamber where such legislation originated. Allows Congress to consider separately any reduced or disapproved appropriations in the manner prescribed under the U.S. Constitution for bills disapproved by the President.	2023-01-13T04:49:45Z
109-hjres-70	109	hjres	70	Requiring the President to submit to Congress a plan for the withdrawal of United States Armed Forces from Iraq, and for other purposes.	International Affairs	2005-10-25	2006-06-23	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1260)	House	Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4]	NC	D	P000523	18	Directs the President to submit to Congress a plan for withdrawing U.S. Armed Forces from Iraq, including: (1) a date for an initial withdrawal and the expected time period for completing the withdrawal; and (2) the remaining mission of U.S. Armed Forces in Iraq during the withdrawal.	2023-01-13T04:49:57Z
109-hjres-69	109	hjres	69	Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on September 8, 2005.	Government Operations and Politics	2005-10-20	2005-11-07	MOTION TO TABLE MOTION TO DISCHARGE - Mr. Kildee moved to lay the motion to discharge H.J. Res. 69 on the table. Agreed to without objection.	House	Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-7]	CA	D	M000725	2	Declares that the national emergency declared by the finding of the President on September 8, 2005, in Proclamation 7924 is hereby terminated.	2023-01-13T04:49:57Z
109-hjres-68	109	hjres	68	Making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2006, and for other purposes.	Economics and Public Finance	2005-09-27	2005-09-30	Became Public Law No: 109-77.	House	Rep. Lewis, Jerry [R-CA-41]	CA	R	L000274	14	(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.) Makes continuing appropriations for FY2006. (Sec. 101) Appropriates amounts for continuing operations, projects or activities which were conducted in FY2005 and for which appropriations, funds, or other authority would be made available in the: (1) Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006; (2) Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2006; (3) Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2006; (4) Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006 (in the House of Representatives) or the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006 (in the Senate); (5) Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2006; (6) Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006; (7) Military Quality of Life and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2006 (in the House) or the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006 (in the Senate); (8) Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006 (in the House) or the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006 (in the Senate); and (9) Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, the District of Columbia, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006 (in the House) or the Transportation, Treasury, the Judiciary, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006 (in the Senate), and the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2006 (in the Senate). Continues any project or activity under such Acts at the current rate for operations or the rate permitted by the House and Senate actions, whichever is lower, and under the authority and conditions provided in applicable appropriation…	2023-01-13T04:49:57Z
109-hjres-66	109	hjres	66	Supporting the goals and ideals of "Lights On Afterschool!", a national celebration of after-school programs.	Commemorations	2005-09-21	2005-09-28	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.	House	Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-18]	NY	D	L000480	14	(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Supports the goals and ideals of "Lights On Afterschool!," a national celebration of after-school programs.	2023-01-13T04:50:17Z
109-hjres-67	109	hjres	67	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to authorize the line item veto.	Economics and Public Finance	2005-09-21	2005-09-21	Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.	House	Rep. Platts, Todd Russell [R-PA-19]	PA	R	P000585	8	Constitutional Amendment - Authorizes the President, in the case of any bill, order, resolution, or vote presented to the President by the House of Representatives and the Senate, to decline to approve in whole any dollar amount of discretionary budget authority, any item of new direct spending, or any tax benefit.	2023-01-13T04:50:16Z
109-hjres-64	109	hjres	64	Disapproving the recommendations of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission.	Armed Forces and National Security	2005-09-20	2005-10-05	Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.	House	Rep. Ford, Harold E., Jr. [D-TN-9]	TN	D	F000262	1	Disapproves the recommendations of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission as submitted by the President on September 15, 2005.	2023-01-13T04:50:17Z
109-hjres-65	109	hjres	65	Disapproving the recommendations of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission.	Armed Forces and National Security	2005-09-20	2005-10-27	On passage Failed by recorded vote: 85 - 324, 1 Present (Roll no. 548). (consideration: CR H9309)	House	Rep. LaHood, Ray [R-IL-18]	IL	R	L000552	9	(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Disapproves the recommendations of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission as submitted by the President on September 15, 2005.	2023-01-13T04:50:17Z
109-hjres-63	109	hjres	63	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to allow an item veto of appropriation bills.	Economics and Public Finance	2005-07-29	2005-10-17	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Kennedy, Mark R. [R-MN-6]	MN	R	K000358	1	Constitutional Amendment - Authorizes the President to disapprove any item of appropriation in any bill. Declares that if any bill is approved by the President, any item of appropriation contained therein which is not disapproved shall become law. Requires the President to return with his objections any item of appropriation disapproved to the chamber in which the bill containing such item originated. Authorizes Congress, in the manner prescribed under the U.S. Constitution for bills disapproved by the President, to reconsider any item disapproved under this article.	2022-02-03T05:27:25Z
109-hjres-62	109	hjres	62	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that Federal district court judges be reconfirmed every ten years by the executive and legislative authorities of the State in which they serve.	Law	2005-07-28	2005-08-23	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Culberson, John Abney [R-TX-7]	TX	R	C001048	15	Constitutional Amendment - Terminates the appointment of a judge of a court of general original jurisdiction established under Article III of this Constitution who sits in a state unless the legislative and executive authorities of that state approve that judge's continuation in office at least once every ten years after the judge's appointment.	2019-11-15T21:33:44Z
109-hjres-61	109	hjres	61	Supporting the goals and ideals of Gold Star Mothers Day.	Commemorations	2005-07-20	2005-10-07	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.	House	Rep. Gutknecht, Gil [R-MN-1]	MN	R	G000536	246	Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Gold Star Mothers Day.	2023-01-13T04:50:17Z
109-hjres-59	109	hjres	59	Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the establishment of an appropriate day for the commemoration of the women suffragists who fought for and won the right of women to vote in the United States.	Commemorations	2005-07-14	2005-08-02	Became Public Law No: 109-49.	House	Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1]	NV	D	B001231	54	(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on July 25, 2005. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Expresses the sense of Congress that women suffragists should be revered and celebrated for working to ensure the right of women to vote in the United States.	2022-02-03T05:30:37Z
109-hjres-60	109	hjres	60	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the permissible uses for which private property may be taken.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	2005-07-14	2005-08-23	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4]	AL	R	A000055	7	Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits any state or the United States from taking private property for the purpose of transferring possession of, or control over, that property to another private person, except for a public conveyance or transportation project.	2022-02-03T05:32:52Z
109-hjres-58	109	hjres	58	Proposing a balanced budget amendment the Constitution of the United States.	Economics and Public Finance	2005-07-13	2005-08-23	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Istook, Ernest J., Jr. [R-OK-5]	OK	R	I000047	143	Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits outlays for a fiscal year (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year (except those derived from borrowing) unless Congress, by a three-fifths rollcall vote of each House, authorizes a specific excess of outlays over receipts.Requires a three-fifths rollcall vote of each House to increase the public debt limit.Directs the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress annually.Prohibits any bill to increase revenue from becoming law unless approved by a majority of each House by rollcall vote.Authorizes waivers of these provisions when a declaration of war is in effect or under other specified circumstances involving military conflict.	2021-04-20T18:40:32Z
109-hjres-57	109	hjres	57	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States protecting religious freedom.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	2005-06-30	2005-08-23	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Istook, Ernest J., Jr. [R-OK-5]	OK	R	I000047	116	Constitutional Amendment - Declares that people retain the right to pray and to recognize their religious beliefs, heritage, and traditions on public property, including schools. Prohibits the United States or the states from establishing any official religion or requiring any person to join in prayer or religious activity.	2023-01-13T04:48:01Z
109-hjres-56	109	hjres	56	Disapproving a rule promulgated by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to delist coal and oil-direct utility units from the source category list under the Clean Air Act.	Environmental Protection	2005-06-29	2005-07-01	Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.	House	Rep. Meehan, Martin T. [D-MA-5]	MA	D	M000627	31	Disapproves the rule submitted by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on March 15, 2005, relating to the removal of coal- and oil-fired electric generating units from the list of major sources of hazardous air pollutants under the Clean Air Act.	2023-01-13T04:48:01Z
109-hjres-55	109	hjres	55	Withdrawal of United States Armed Forces From Iraq Resolution of 2005--Homeward Bound	International Affairs	2005-06-16	2005-06-16	Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1]	HI	D	A000014	69	Withdrawal of United States Armed Forces From Iraq Resolution of 2005--Homeward Bound - Declares that it is U.S. policy to: (1) announce, not later than December 31, 2005, a plan for the withdrawal of all U.S. Armed Forces from Iraq; (2) turn over, at the earliest possible date, all military operations in Iraq to the elected government of Iraq and provide for the prompt and orderly withdrawal of all U.S. Armed Forces from Iraq; and (3) initiate such a withdrawal as soon as possible but not later than October 1, 2006. Requires the President to implement that policy by: (1) taking steps to ensure the completion of Iraq's political transition to a constitutionally elected government by December 31, 2005; (2) establishing a plan for the withdrawal of all U.S. Armed Forces from Iraq limited only by steps to ensure the safety of such forces; (3) establishing a plan for a transition of responsibility for internal security activities to the military forces of the Iraqi government and a transition of U.S. military personnel to an advisory and support role; (4) accelerating the training and equipping of the military and security forces of the Iraqi government; and (5) accounting for any missing members of the U.S. Armed Forces or U.S. citizens in Iraq prior to completion of the withdrawal.	2023-01-13T04:48:01Z
109-hjres-54	109	hjres	54	Proclaiming Casimir Pulaski to be an honorary citizen of the United States posthumously.	Immigration	2005-06-14	2005-07-01	Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.	House	Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10]	OH	D	K000336	25	Proclaims Casimir Pulaski as an honorary U.S. citizen, posthumously.	2023-01-13T04:48:01Z
109-hjres-53	109	hjres	53	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that Representatives shall be apportioned among the several States according to their respective numbers, counting the number of persons in each State who are citizens of the United States.	Congress	2005-06-09	2005-07-01	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Miller, Candice S. [R-MI-10]	MI	R	M001150	37	Constitutional Amendment - Requires Representatives to be apportioned among the several States according to their respective numbers, which shall be determined by counting the number of persons in each State who are U.S. citizens.	2023-01-13T04:48:01Z
109-hjres-52	109	hjres	52	Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.	Foreign Trade and International Finance	2005-05-26	2005-07-27	Became Public Law No: 109-39.	House	Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12]	CA	D	L000090	46	(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Approves the renewal of certain import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.	2023-01-13T04:48:01Z
109-hjres-51	109	hjres	51	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to allow debate to be closed on any measure, motion, or other matter pending before the Senate only by unanimous consent or the concurrence of three-fifths of the Senators.	Congress	2005-05-23	2005-06-06	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6]	NJ	D	P000034	0	Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits the debate upon any measure, motion, or other matter pending before the Senate from being brought to a close except by unanimous consent or the concurrence of three-fifths (60) of the Senators duly chosen and sworn, except on a measure or motion to amend the Senate rules, in which case the necessary affirmative vote shall be two-thirds (66) of the Senators present and voting.	2019-11-15T21:33:33Z
109-hjres-49	109	hjres	49	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the appointment of individuals to serve as Members of the House of Representatives when, in a national emergency, a significant number of Members are unable to serve due to death, resignation, or incapacity.	Congress	2005-05-12	2005-06-06	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-16]	CA	D	L000397	0	Constitutional Amendment - Authorizes Congress by law to provide for the appointment of temporary members of the House of Representatives to serve during any period in which 30 percent or more of the seats of the House are vacant due to death, resignation, or incapacity. Requires the temporary member to serve until a member is elected to fill the vacancy in accordance with the applicable laws regarding special elections in the State involved, or until the expiration of the six-month period beginning on the first day of the temporary member's service, whichever occurs earlier.	2019-11-15T21:33:33Z
109-hjres-50	109	hjres	50	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	2005-05-12	2005-06-06	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-16]	CA	D	L000397	4	Constitutional Amendment - Provides for the direct popular election of the President and the Vice President.	2019-11-15T21:33:33Z
109-hjres-48	109	hjres	48	Conferring honorary citizenship of the United States on Anne Frank.	Immigration	2005-05-05	2005-06-06	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-2]	NY	D	I000057	30	Confers honorary U.S. citizenship on Anne Frank (a victim of the Holocaust whose diary is one of the most widely read Holocaust memoirs).	2019-11-15T21:33:35Z
109-hjres-47	109	hjres	47	Increasing the statutory limit on the public debt.	Economics and Public Finance	2005-05-02	2006-03-20	Became Public Law No: 109-182.	House	Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT]	MT	D	B000243	1	(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.) Amends federal law to increase the statutory limit on the public debt from $8.184 trillion to $8.965 trillion.	2023-01-31T21:11:45Z
109-hjres-46	109	hjres	46	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to deny United States citizenship to individuals born in the United States to parents who are neither United States citizens nor persons who owe permanent allegiance to the United States.	Immigration	2005-04-28	2005-05-10	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-14]	TX	R	P000583	4	Constitutional Amendment - States that a person born to a mother and father, neither of whom is a citizen of the United States nor a person who owes permanent allegiance to the United States, shall not be a citizen of the United States or of any State solely by reason of U.S. birth.	2019-11-15T21:33:32Z
109-hjres-45	109	hjres	45	Authorizing special awards to World War I and World War II veterans of the United States Navy Armed Guard.	Armed Forces and National Security	2005-04-27	2005-06-21	Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.	House	Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2]	WA	D	L000560	2	Authorizes and urges the President to award the John Eopolucci United States Navy Armed Guard Service Medal to recognize service of members of the United States Navy Armed Guard during World War I or II as service in a special force or in a military organization of the Navy.	2019-11-15T20:49:39Z
109-hjres-44	109	hjres	44	Honoring the life and legacy of Frederick William Augustus von Steuben and recognizing his contributions on the 275th anniversary of his birth.	Commemorations	2005-04-26	2005-04-26	Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.	House	Rep. Schwarz, John J.H. "Joe" [R-MI-7]	MI	R	S001161	9	Honors Baron Frederick William Augustus von Steuben on the 275th anniversary of his birth, and recognizes his contributions.	2019-11-15T21:09:28Z
109-hjres-43	109	hjres	43	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to establish English as the official language of the United States.	Government Operations and Politics	2005-04-21	2005-05-10	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Tancredo, Thomas G. [R-CO-6]	CO	R	T000458	4	Constitutional Amendment - Establishes English as the official language of the United States.	2019-11-15T21:33:32Z
109-hjres-42	109	hjres	42	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to permit persons who are not natural-born citizens of the United States, but who have been citizens of the United States for at least 35 years, to be eligible to hold the offices of President and Vice President.	Government Operations and Politics	2005-04-14	2005-05-10	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Snyder, Vic [D-AR-2]	AR	D	S000672	1	Constitutional Amendment - Makes a person who has been a citizen of the United States for at least 35 years and who has been a resident within the United States for at least 14 years eligible to hold the office of President or Vice President.	2019-11-15T21:33:32Z
109-hjres-41	109	hjres	41	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 unless a parent is a United States citizen, or is lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States, at the time of the birth.	Immigration	2005-04-13	2005-05-10	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Foley, Mark [R-FL-16]	FL	R	F000238	3	Constitutional Amendment - States that no person born in the United States shall be a citizen of the United States, or of any State, on account of birth in the United States unless the mother or father of the person is a citizen of the United States, or is lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States, at the time of the birth.	2019-11-15T21:33:32Z
109-hjres-40	109	hjres	40	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States respecting the right to a home.	Housing and Community Development	2005-04-05	2005-05-10	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15]	NY	D	R000053	0	Constitutional Amendment - Declares that all U.S. citizens have a right to a home, which right shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any State.	2019-11-15T21:33:32Z
109-hjres-38	109	hjres	38	Recognizing Commodore John Barry as the first flag officer of the United States Navy.	Commemorations	2005-03-17	2005-12-22	Became Public Law No: 109-142.	House	Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-3]	NY	R	K000210	46	(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes and honors Commodore John Barry as the first flag officer of the U.S. Navy.	2023-01-13T04:49:30Z
109-hjres-39	109	hjres	39	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to marriage.	Families	2005-03-17	2005-04-04	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Lungren, Daniel E. [R-CA-3]	CA	R	L000517	29	Constitutional Amendment - Declares that marriage in the United States shall consist only of a legal union of a man and a woman. Prohibits any Federal or State court from having jurisdiction to determine whether the Constitution or any State constitution requires the legal incidents of marriage to be conferred upon any union other than a legal union between one man and one woman. Provides that no State shall be required to give effect to any public act, record, or judicial proceeding of any other State concerning a union between persons of the same sex that is treated as a marriage, or as having the legal incidents of marriage, under the laws of such other State.	2019-11-15T21:33:32Z
109-hjres-37	109	hjres	37	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for men and women.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	2005-03-15	2005-04-04	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-14]	NY	D	M000087	185	Constitutional Amendment - States that equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.	2021-09-29T19:31:35Z
109-hjres-27	109	hjres	27	Withdrawing the approval of the United States from the Agreement establishing the World Trade Organization.	Foreign Trade and International Finance	2005-03-02	2005-06-09	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.	House	Rep. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT-At Large]	VT	I	S000033	10	(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that Congress withdraws its approval, provided under the Uruguay Round Agreements Act, establishing the World Trade Organization (WTO).	2022-02-03T05:36:28Z
109-hjres-28	109	hjres	28	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right to vote.	Government Operations and Politics	2005-03-02	2005-03-02	Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.	House	Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2]	IL	D	J000283	61	Constitutional Amendment - Provides that all U.S. citizens who are eighteen years of age or older shall have the right to vote in any public election held in the jurisdiction in which the citizen resides. Requires each State to: (1) administer public elections in the State in accordance with election performance standards established by the Congress; and (2) provide any eligible voter the opportunity to register and vote on the day of any public election.	2021-09-29T19:31:31Z
109-hjres-29	109	hjres	29	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right of all citizens of the United States to a public education of equal high quality.	Education	2005-03-02	2005-03-02	Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.	House	Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2]	IL	D	J000283	35	Constitutional Amendment - Provides that all persons shall enjoy the right to a public education of equal high quality.	2022-02-03T05:29:15Z
109-hjres-30	109	hjres	30	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right of citizens of the United States to health care of equal high quality.	Health	2005-03-02	2005-03-02	Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.	House	Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2]	IL	D	J000283	35	Constitutional Amendment - Declares that all persons shall enjoy the right to health care of equal high quality.	2021-09-29T19:31:32Z
109-hjres-31	109	hjres	31	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to equality of rights and reproductive rights.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	2005-03-02	2005-03-02	Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.	House	Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2]	IL	D	J000283	0	Constitutional Amendment - Proposes that: (1) equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex; and (2) reproductive rights for women under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any State.	2019-11-15T21:33:16Z
109-hjres-32	109	hjres	32	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States respecting the right to decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing.	Housing and Community Development	2005-03-02	2005-04-04	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2]	IL	D	J000283	0	Constitutional Amendment - States that all U.S. citizens shall have a right to decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing.	2019-11-15T21:33:32Z
109-hjres-33	109	hjres	33	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States respecting the right to a clean, safe, and sustainable environment.	Environmental Protection	2005-03-02	2005-04-04	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2]	IL	D	J000283	0	Constitutional Amendment - Grants all persons the right to a clean, safe, and sustainable environment.	2022-02-03T05:36:11Z
109-hjres-34	109	hjres	34	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to taxing the people of the United States progressively.	Taxation	2005-03-02	2005-04-04	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2]	IL	D	J000283	0	Constitutional Amendment - Requires Congress to tax all persons progressively in proportion to their income.	2019-11-15T21:33:32Z
109-hjres-35	109	hjres	35	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States respecting the right to full employment and balanced growth.	Labor and Employment	2005-03-02	2005-04-04	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2]	IL	D	J000283	0	Constitutional Amendment - Provides that every person has the right to: (1) work; (2) free choice of employment; (3) just and favorable conditions of work; (4) protection against unemployment; and (5) equal pay for equal work, without any discrimination. Provides that all persons who work have the right to: (1) just and favorable remuneration ensuring for themselves and their family an existence worthy of human dignity, and supplemented, if necessary, by other means of social protection; and (2) form and join trade unions for the protection of their interests.	2019-11-15T21:33:32Z
109-hjres-36	109	hjres	36	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to abolish the Electoral College and provide for the direct election of the President and Vice President by the popular vote of all citizens of the United States regardless of place of residence.	Government Operations and Politics	2005-03-02	2005-04-04	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2]	IL	D	J000283	3	Constitutional Amendment - Provides for the direct popular election of the President and the Vice President.	2019-11-15T21:33:32Z
109-hjres-22	109	hjres	22	Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.	Economics and Public Finance	2005-02-17	2005-04-04	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5]	TN	D	C000754	30	Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits outlays for a fiscal year (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year (except those derived from borrowing) unless Congress, by a three-fifths rollcall vote of each House, authorizes a specific excess of outlays over receipts. Requires a three-fifths rollcall vote of each House to increase the public debt limit.Directs the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress annually.Prohibits any bill to increase revenue from becoming law unless approved by a majority of each House by rollcall vote. Authorizes waivers of these provisions when a declaration of war is in effect or under other specified circumstances involving military conflict. Requires the appropriate congressional committees to report implementing legislation to achieve a balanced budget without increasing the receipts or reducing the disbursements of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund to achieve that goal.	2019-11-15T21:33:32Z
109-hjres-23	109	hjres	23	Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Agriculture relating to the establishment of minimal-risk regions for the introduction of bovine spongiform encephalopathy into the United States.	Agriculture and Food	2005-02-17	2005-03-16	Executive Comment Requested from USDA.	House	Rep. Herseth, Stephanie [D-SD-At Large]	SD	D	H001037	51	Disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Agriculture relating to the establishment of minimal-risk regions for introduction of bovine spongiform encephalopathy into the United States.	2022-02-03T05:32:52Z
109-hjres-24	109	hjres	24	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to repeal the 22nd amendment to the Constitution.	Government Operations and Politics	2005-02-17	2005-04-04	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5]	MD	D	H000874	4	Constitutional Amendment - Repeals the Twenty-Second Amendment to the Constitution (authorizing limitation of presidential terms).	2022-02-03T05:32:52Z
109-hjres-25	109	hjres	25	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the maintenance of a system of social insurance that provides social security for its citizens.	Social Welfare	2005-02-17	2005-04-04	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2]	ME	D	M001149	0	Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits Congress from passing any law which alters the fundamental structure of the Federal Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance Program under title II of the Social Security Act as a social insurance program which provides guaranteed benefits that cannot be outlived to retirees and guaranteed benefits to disabled workers, the families of retirees and disabled workers, and the survivors of deceased retirees and workers. Requires that such benefits: (1) be fully protected against inflation; (2) incorporate a progressive benefit structure under which the benefit amount is based on the level of earnings a worker had during his or her working years; and (3) be financed in a way that pools risks and rewards broadly across society and between generations. Prohibits Congress from passing any law which diverts revenues from the Social Security trust funds, including contributions under the Federal Insurance Contributions Act and the Self-Employment Contributions Act, or uses such revenues for any purpose other than paying Social Security benefits and financing the administrative costs associated with paying such benefits. Prohibits Congress from passing any law which fully or partially privatizes Social Security, including the establishment of individual investment accounts which replace some or all of the Social Security benefits, which directly or indirectly cause reductions in such benefits, or which are used to finance such benefits.	2019-11-15T21:33:32Z
109-hjres-26	109	hjres	26	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to Congressional succession.	Congress	2005-02-17	2005-04-04	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-46]	CA	R	R000409	1	Constitutional Amendment - Requires the election of three Alternate Representatives along with a Representative, selected by him or her, as well as three Alternate Senators along with a Senator, selected by the latter. Provides that upon the death or inability to discharge the appropriate powers and duties of a person elected as Representative or Senator, the duties and powers of that office shall be discharged by his or her designated successor as Acting Representative or Acting Senator, determined according to a specified ranked order of the Alternates, until a new Representative or Senator is elected.	2019-11-15T21:33:32Z
109-hjres-21	109	hjres	21	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to school prayer.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	2005-02-16	2005-04-04	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 and the States from prescribing the content of any such prayer.	2019-11-15T21:33:32Z
109-hjres-19	109	hjres	19	Providing for the appointment of Shirley Ann Jackson as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.	Government Operations and Politics	2005-02-15	2005-05-05	Became Public Law No: 109-11.	House	Rep. Johnson, Sam [R-TX-3]	TX	R	J000174	2	(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Provides for the appointment of Shirley Ann Jackson as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.	2022-02-03T05:28:11Z
109-hjres-20	109	hjres	20	Providing for the appointment of Robert P. Kogod as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.	Government Operations and Politics	2005-02-15	2005-05-05	Became Public Law No: 109-12.	House	Rep. Johnson, Sam [R-TX-3]	TX	R	J000174	2	(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Provides for the appointment of Robert P. Kogod as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.	2022-02-03T05:29:15Z
109-hjres-18	109	hjres	18	Recognizing the historic commitment of the United States to the recovery of and full accounting for Americans who are prisoners of war or in a missing status.	Armed Forces and National Security	2005-02-14	2005-02-16	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.	House	Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-2]	AZ	R	F000448	3	(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the: (1) rescue missions carried out by units of the U.S. Army, including the 111th Airborne Division, 60 years ago in the Philippines during World War II; and (2) bravery and courage of the U.S. soldiers and Filipino guerillas who participated in those missions.	2018-11-21T20:19:33Z
109-hjres-17	109	hjres	17	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for the direct election of the President and Vice President by the popular vote of the citizens of the United States.	Government Operations and Politics	2005-02-09	2005-03-02	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-17]	NY	D	E000179	4	Constitutional Amendment - Provides for the direct popular election of the President and the Vice President.	2019-11-15T21:33:30Z
109-hjres-15	109	hjres	15	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to make eligible for the Office of President a person who is not a natural born citizen of the United States but has been a United States citizen for at least 20 years.	Government Operations and Politics	2005-02-01	2005-03-02	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-46]	CA	R	R000409	0	Constitutional Amendment - Makes eligible for the Office of the President non-native born persons who have held U.S. citizenship for at least 20 years and who are otherwise eligible to hold such Office.	2019-11-15T21:33:31Z
109-hjres-16	109	hjres	16	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to repeal the sixteenth article of amendment.	Taxation	2005-02-01	2005-03-02	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-5]	IA	R	K000362	14	Constitutional Amendment - Repeals the Sixteenth Amendment to the Constitution (authorizing taxation of income).	2019-11-15T21:33:31Z
109-hjres-12	109	hjres	12	To commemorate the spirit of Cesar E. Chavez: "Si Se Puede".	Commemorations	2005-01-26	2005-01-26	Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.	House	Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51]	CA	D	F000116	67	Honors Cesar E. Chavez for his commitment to improving the plight of farm workers and the poor and for inspiring Americans to work nonviolently for justice. Encourages all Americans to commit to working for justice through nonviolence and to remind themselves of the work of the people who put food on the tables of America.	2021-09-29T19:31:16Z
109-hjres-13	109	hjres	13	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding regulations on the amounts of expenditures of personal funds made by candidates for election for public office.	Government Operations and Politics	2005-01-26	2005-03-02	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-2]	IA	R	L000169	0	Constitutional Amendment - Allows Congress and the several States to enact laws regulating the amounts of expenditures a candidate for elective public office may make from personal funds of the candidate or members of the candidate's immediate family, including personal loans.	2019-11-15T21:33:31Z
109-hjres-14	109	hjres	14	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	2005-01-26	2005-03-02	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-14]	TX	R	P000583	2	Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits the U.S. Government from engaging in any business, professional, commercial, financial, or industrial enterprise except as specified in the Constitution. Prohibits the constitution or laws of any State, or the laws of the United States, from being subject to the terms of any foreign or domestic agreement which would abrogate this amendment.Requires any activities of the U.S. Government which violate the intent and purposes of this amendment to be liquidated and the properties and facilities affected to be sold within three years from the date of ratification of this amendment. Repeals the Sixteenth Amendment to the Constitution three years after ratification of this amendment and thereafter prohibits Congress from levying taxes on personal incomes, estates, and gifts.	2022-02-03T05:29:21Z
109-hjres-10	109	hjres	10	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	2005-01-25	2005-06-22	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.	House	Rep. Cunningham, Randy (Duke) [R-CA-50]	CA	R	C000994	196	(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Constitutional Amendment - Grants Congress power to prohibit the physical desecration of the U.S. flag.	2023-01-13T04:48:01Z
109-hjres-11	109	hjres	11	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of consecutive terms that a Member of Congress may serve.	Congress	2005-01-25	2005-03-02	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Platts, Todd Russell [R-PA-19]	PA	R	P000585	0	Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits a person from serving more than two full consecutive terms as a Senator or six full consecutive terms as a Representative.	2019-11-15T21:33:31Z
109-hjres-1	109	hjres	1	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding presidential election voting rights for residents of all United States territories and commonwealths.	Government Operations and Politics	2005-01-04	2005-03-02	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large]	VI	D	C000380	1	Constitutional Amendment - States that the right of a citizen to vote in a presidential election shall not be denied or abridged on account of residency in a territory or commonwealth of the United States.	2021-04-20T18:38:43Z
109-hjres-2	109	hjres	2	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to permit persons who are not natural-born citizens of the United States, but who have been citizens of the United States for at least 20 years, to be eligible to hold the Office of President.	Government Operations and Politics	2005-01-04	2005-03-02	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14]	MI	D	C000714	1	Constitutional Amendment - Makes a person who has been a citizen of the United States for at least 20 years eligible to hold the Office of President.	2022-02-03T05:34:52Z
109-hjres-3	109	hjres	3	To acknowledge a long history of official depredations and ill-conceived policies by the United States Government regarding Indian tribes and offer an apology to all Native Peoples on behalf of the United States.	Native Americans	2005-01-04	2005-01-04	Referred to the House Committee on Resources.	House	Rep. Davis, Jo Ann [R-VA-1]	VA	R	D000597	12	Recognizes the special legal and political relationship the Indian tribes have with the United States and the solemn covenant with the land we share. Commends and honors the Native Peoples for the thousands of years that they have stewarded and protected this land. Acknowledges years of official depredations, ill-conceived policies, and the breaking of covenants by the Federal Government regarding Indian tribes. Apologizes on behalf of the people of the United States to all Native Peoples for the many instances of violence, maltreatment, and neglect inflicted on them by U.S. citizens. Expresses the regret of the United States for the ramifications of former offenses and its commitment to build on the positive relationships of the past and present to move toward reconciliation. Urges the President to acknowledge the offenses of the United States against Indian tribes in U.S. history. Commends the State governments that have begun reconciliation efforts with recognized Indian tribes located in their boundaries, and encourages all State governments to do the same. Declares that nothing in this Joint Resolution authorizes any claim against the United States or serves as a settlement of any claim against it.	2021-09-29T19:30:55Z
109-hjres-4	109	hjres	4	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to the right to life.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	2005-01-04	2005-03-02	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Emerson, Jo Ann [R-MO-8]	MO	R	E000172	0	Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the word "person," as used in this amendment and in the fifth and 14th amendments to the Constitution, applies to all human beings regardless of age, health, function, or condition of dependency, including unborn offspring at every stage of their biological development. Prohibits depriving any unborn person of life. Declares that this amendment does not: (1) prohibit a law permitting medical procedures required to prevent the death of the mother of an unborn person; or (2) limit the liberty of a mother regarding the unborn offspring conceived as a result of rape or incest.	2022-02-03T05:36:11Z
109-hjres-5	109	hjres	5	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress and the States to prohibit the act of desecration of the flag of the United States and to set criminal penalties for that act.	Commemorations	2005-01-04	2005-03-02	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Emerson, Jo Ann [R-MO-8]	MO	R	E000172	1	Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the Congress and the States shall have power to prohibit desecration of the U.S. flag and to set criminal penalties for such act.	2022-02-03T05:29:15Z
109-hjres-6	109	hjres	6	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution to provide for a balanced budget for the United States Government and for greater accountability in the enactment of tax legislation.	Economics and Public Finance	2005-01-04	2005-03-02	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Emerson, Jo Ann [R-MO-8]	MO	R	E000172	2	Constitutional Amendment - Requires the Congress and the President, before each fiscal year, to agree on an estimate of total receipts for that fiscal year by enactment into law of a joint resolution. Prohibits total outlays for a fiscal year (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year (except those derived from borrowing) unless Congress, by a three-fifths rollcall vote of each House, authorizes a specific excess of outlays over receipts. Requires that the Congress provide by law for the repayment in the ensuing fiscal year of outlays that exceed actual receipts for a given year.Requires a three-fifths rollcall vote of each House to increase the public debt limit.Directs the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress annually.Prohibits any bill to increase revenue from becoming law unless approved by a majority of each House by rollcall vote.Authorizes waivers of these provisions when a declaration of war is in effect.	2019-11-15T21:33:30Z
109-hjres-7	109	hjres	7	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to voluntary school prayer.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	2005-01-04	2005-03-02	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Emerson, Jo Ann [R-MO-8]	MO	R	E000172	1	Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the Constitution shall not be construed to prohibit individual or group prayer in public schools or other public institutions. Prohibits the United States or any State from requiring any person to participate in prayer or from prescribing the content of any prayer.	2019-11-15T21:33:30Z

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