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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 | url |
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| 111-hjres-106 | 111 | hjres | 106 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the use of foreign law as authority in Federal courts. | Law | 2010-12-22 | 2010-12-22 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Culberson, John Abney [R-TX-7] | TX | R | C001048 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits U.S. courts, including the Supreme Court, from basing opinions or rulings on international laws, treaties, or religious laws. Makes any action of a court in violation of such prohibition null and void. | 2023-01-11T13:21:15Z | |
| 111-hjres-107 | 111 | hjres | 107 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the effect of treaties, Executive orders, and agreements with other nations or groups of nations. | Law | 2010-12-22 | 2010-12-22 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Culberson, John Abney [R-TX-7] | TX | R | C001048 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits any treaty, executive order, or any agreement with any nation or group of nations or any of the provisions of such agreements, from being construed to diminish any of the rights or privileges guaranteed to U.S. citizens under the Constitution and federal law. | 2023-01-11T13:21:15Z | |
| 111-hjres-105 | 111 | hjres | 105 | Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes. | Economics and Public Finance | 2010-12-17 | 2010-12-18 | Became Public Law No: 111-317. | House | Rep. Obey, David R. [D-WI-7] | WI | D | O000007 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Amends the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 (P.L. 111-242) to extend through December 21, 2010, specified continuing appropriations for FY2011. | 2023-03-22T18:07:15Z | |
| 111-hjres-104 | 111 | hjres | 104 | Disapproving the issuance of a letter of offer with respect to a certain proposed sale of defense articles and defense services to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. | International Affairs | 2010-12-15 | 2010-12-15 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Weiner, Anthony D. [D-NY-9] | NY | D | W000792 | 2 | Prohibits issuance of a letter of offer respecting a specified proposed sale of defense articles and services to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. | 2023-01-11T13:21:15Z | |
| 111-hjres-103 | 111 | hjres | 103 | Disapproving a rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Health Insurance Issuers Implementing Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) Requirements Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act". | Health | 2010-12-09 | 2010-12-09 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31] | TX | R | C001051 | 1 | Disapproves and nullifies the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) relating to "Health Insurance Issuers Implementing Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) Requirements Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act." | 2023-01-11T13:21:15Z | |
| 111-hjres-101 | 111 | hjres | 101 | Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes. | Economics and Public Finance | 2010-11-30 | 2010-12-04 | Became Public Law No: 111-290. | House | Rep. Obey, David R. [D-WI-7] | WI | D | O000007 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Amends the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 (P.L. 111-242) to extend through December 18, 2010, specified continuing appropriations for FY2011. | 2023-03-22T18:07:14Z | |
| 111-hjres-102 | 111 | hjres | 102 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to give States the right to repeal Federal laws and regulations when ratified by the Legislatures of two thirds of the several States. | Government Operations and Politics | 2010-11-30 | 2010-12-20 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1] | UT | R | B001250 | 2 | Constitutional Amendment - Authorizes the repeal of any federal law or regulation when the legislatures of two-thirds of the states approve resolutions for this purpose that particularly describe the provisions to be repealed. | 2023-01-11T13:21:20Z | |
| 111-hjres-100 | 111 | hjres | 100 | Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants from the Portland Cement Manufacturing Industry and Standards of Performance for Portland Cement Plants. | Environmental Protection | 2010-11-29 | 2010-11-29 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31] | TX | R | C001051 | 1 | Disapproves the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) relating to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants from the Portland Cement Manufacturing Industry and Standards of Performance for Portland Cement Plants. | 2023-01-11T13:21:20Z | |
| 111-hjres-99 | 111 | hjres | 99 | Disapproving the issuance of a letter of offer with respect to a certain proposed sale of defense articles and defense services to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. | International Affairs | 2010-11-18 | 2010-11-18 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Weiner, Anthony D. [D-NY-9] | NY | D | W000792 | 2 | Prohibits issuance of a specified letter of offer with respect to the proposed sale of defense articles and defense services to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. | 2023-01-11T13:21:20Z | |
| 111-hjres-98 | 111 | hjres | 98 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing regulation of any expenditure in connection to an election. | Government Operations and Politics | 2010-09-29 | 2010-12-20 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-19] | FL | D | D000610 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Grants Congress the power to regulate any expenditure by a corporation in connection with an election for federal office. Grants each of the several states the power to regulate any expenditure by a corporation in connection with an election for state or local public office or a plebiscite in the state. Provides that nothing contained in this Amendment shall be construed to abridge the freedom of the press. | 2023-01-11T13:21:37Z | |
| 111-hjres-97 | 111 | hjres | 97 | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Mediation Board relating to representation election procedures. | Labor and Employment | 2010-09-23 | 2010-09-24 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials. | House | Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11] | GA | R | G000550 | 48 | Disapproves and nullifies the rule submitted by the National Mediation Board relating to representation election procedures. | 2023-01-11T13:21:37Z | |
| 111-hjres-96 | 111 | hjres | 96 | Making full-year continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011 at lower, previous year levels, and for other purposes. | Economics and Public Finance | 2010-09-22 | 2010-09-22 | Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. | House | Rep. Price, Tom [R-GA-6] | GA | R | P000591 | 77 | Makes continuing appropriations for FY2011. Appropriates amounts for continuing projects or activities which were conducted in FY2008-FY2010 and for which appropriations, funds, or other authority were made available in section 101 of division A of P.L. 110-329 (Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009) in specified FY2008 appropriations Acts. Provides that, if the amount provided for a project or activity would be higher than the amount provided in appropriation Acts for FY2010, such project or activity shall be funded at the lower amount. Enacts into law: (1) the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2011, as reported in the 111th Congress by the Subcommittee on Defense of the House Committee on Appropriations; (2) the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2011, as reported in the 111th Congress by the Subcommittee on Homeland Security of the House Committee on Appropriations; and (3) the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011, as passed in the 111th Congress by the House. Makes appropriations, funds, and authority granted pursuant to this joint resolution available through FY2011, unless otherwise provided for in the applicable appropriations Act. Authorizes continuation of other specified activities (including activities for entitlements and other mandatory payments) through such date. Prohibits the use of funds made available in this joint resolution: (1) to carry out any program under, promulgate any regulation pursuant to, or defend against any lawsuit challenging any provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, or any amendment made by either Act; or (2) for a congressional earmark. | 2023-01-11T13:21:37Z | |
| 111-hjres-95 | 111 | hjres | 95 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States allowing the States to call a limited convention solely for the purposes of considering whether to propose a specific amendment to the Constitution. | Law | 2010-07-30 | 2010-09-20 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Minnick, Walter [D-ID-1] | ID | D | M001175 | 4 | Constitutional Amendment - Requires Congress, on application of the legislatures of two-thirds of the several states, each of which contains an identical amendment to the Constitution, to call a convention solely to decide whether to propose that specific amendment to the states. | 2019-11-15T21:36:38Z | |
| 111-hjres-94 | 111 | hjres | 94 | Recognizing the 20th anniversary of the outbreak of the Gulf War and reaffirming the commitment of the United States towards Gulf War veterans. | Armed Forces and National Security | 2010-07-22 | 2010-07-22 | Referred to House Veterans' Affairs | House | Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2] | ME | D | M001149 | 38 | Recognizes the 20th anniversary of the outbreak of the Gulf War. Honors the service and sacrifice of the armed forces of the United States and of allied countries that served in the Persian Gulf since 1990. Encourages all Americans to participate in commemorative activities. Calls upon the President to issue a proclamation recognizing that anniversary.Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to its alliance with Kuwait. | 2021-04-19T21:50:50Z | |
| 111-hjres-93 | 111 | hjres | 93 | Disapproving of the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Legalization of Marijuana for Medical Treatment Amendment Act of 2010. | Government Operations and Politics | 2010-06-23 | 2010-06-23 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. | House | Rep. Chaffetz, Jason [R-UT-3] | UT | R | C001076 | 1 | Disapproves of the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Legalization of Marijuana for Medical Treatment Amendment Act of 2010. | 2023-01-11T13:19:56Z | |
| 111-hjres-91 | 111 | hjres | 91 | Providing for the approval of the Congress of the proposed agreement for cooperation between the United States and the Russian Federation pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act of 1954. | International Affairs | 2010-06-21 | 2010-06-21 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28] | CA | D | B000410 | 1 | States that Congress favors the proposed agreement for cooperation between the United States and the Russian Federation pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 and transmitted to Congress by the President on May 10, 2010. | 2023-01-11T13:19:56Z | |
| 111-hjres-92 | 111 | hjres | 92 | Providing for the disapproval of the Congress of the proposed agreement for cooperation between the United States and the Russian Federation pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act of 1954. | International Affairs | 2010-06-21 | 2010-06-21 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-18] | FL | R | R000435 | 2 | States that Congress does not favor the proposed agreement for cooperation between the United States and the Russian Federation pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 and transmitted to Congress by the President on May 10, 2010. | 2023-01-11T13:19:56Z | |
| 111-hjres-90 | 111 | hjres | 90 | Expressing support for designation of September 2010 as "Gospel Music Heritage Month" and honoring gospel music for its valuable and longstanding contributions to the culture of the United States. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 2010-06-17 | 2010-08-05 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] | TX | D | J000032 | 65 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Supports the designation of Gospel Music Heritage Month (September 2010), which would recognize the contributions to U.S. culture derived from the rich heritage of gospel music and gospel music artists. | 2023-01-11T13:19:56Z | |
| 111-hjres-89 | 111 | hjres | 89 | Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. | Economics and Public Finance | 2010-06-16 | 2010-07-26 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Terry, Lee [R-NE-2] | NE | R | T000459 | 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 three-fifths 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. | 2023-01-11T13:19:56Z | |
| 111-hjres-88 | 111 | hjres | 88 | Providing for the approval of the Congress of the proposed agreement for cooperation between the United States and Australia pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act of 1954. | International Affairs | 2010-06-15 | 2010-06-15 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28] | CA | D | B000410 | 1 | States that Congress favors the proposed agreement for cooperation between the United States and Australia pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 transmitted to Congress by the President on May 5, 2010. | 2023-01-11T13:19:56Z | |
| 111-hjres-87 | 111 | hjres | 87 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States. | Taxation | 2010-05-26 | 2010-07-26 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Neugebauer, Randy [R-TX-19] | TX | R | N000182 | 19 | Constitutional Amendment - Requires the concurrence of two-thirds of the Members of each house of Congress for final adoption of any legislation changing the internal revenue laws, unless such legislation is determined not to increase the internal revenue by more than a de minimis amount. Permits a waiver of this requirement when a declaration of war is in effect or when 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 which becomes law. Prohibits any increase in the internal revenue enacted under such a waiver from lasting more than two years. | 2023-01-11T13:20:14Z | |
| 111-hjres-86 | 111 | hjres | 86 | Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War and reaffirming the United States-Korea alliance. | Armed Forces and National Security | 2010-05-25 | 2010-06-18 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | House | Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15] | NY | D | R000053 | 74 | Recognizes the historical importance of the 60th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War, which began on June 25, 1950. Honors the noble service and sacrifice of the U.S. Armed Forces and the armed forces of allied countries that served in Korea since 1950 to the present. Encourages all Americans to participate in commemorative activities to pay solemn tribute to, and to never forget, the veterans of the Korean War. Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to its alliance with the Republic of Korea for the betterment of peace and prosperity on the Korean Peninsula. | 2023-01-11T13:19:56Z | |
| 111-hjres-85 | 111 | hjres | 85 | Expressing the disfavor of the Congress regarding the proposed agreement for cooperation between the United States and the Russian Federation pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act of 1954. | International Affairs | 2010-05-20 | 2010-05-20 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA-7] | MA | D | M000133 | 1 | States that Congress does not favor the proposed agreement for cooperation between the United States and the Russian Federation pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 transmitted to the Congress by the President on May 10, 2010. | 2023-01-11T13:20:14Z | |
| 111-hjres-84 | 111 | hjres | 84 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States giving Congress power to regulate campaign contributions for Federal elections. | Government Operations and Politics | 2010-05-13 | 2010-06-15 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Schrader, Kurt [D-OR-5] | OR | D | S001180 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Gives Congress the power to prohibit, limit, and otherwise regulate the contribution of funds or donation of in-kind equivalents: (1) to candidates standing for election to a federal office in the United States; and (2) used to support or purchase media advertisements intended to influence the outcome of any such election. Gives each of the several states the power to prohibit, limit, and otherwise regulate the contribution of funds or donation of in-kind equivalents: (1) to candidates standing for election to public office in the state; and (2) used to support or purchase media advertisements intended to influence the outcome of any such election or plebiscite in the state. Prohibits any person who is not a U.S. citizen or is a foreign government, or acts as an agent of one, from: (1) contributing funds or donating in-kind equivalents to candidates standing for election to public office in the United States; or (2) otherwise expending funds or donating in-kind equivalents in a manner intended to influence the outcome of an election for public office or plebiscite in the United States. | 2023-01-11T13:20:14Z | |
| 111-hjres-83 | 111 | hjres | 83 | Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and for other purposes. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2010-05-11 | 2010-07-27 | Became Public Law No: 111-210. | House | Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-7] | NY | D | C001038 | 21 | (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on July 14, 2010. 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, and deems this resolution a renewal resolution under such Act. Amends the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 to extend from August 17, 2018, through August 24, 2018, certain customs user fees, including those for certain commercial or private vessels, commercial trucks, railroad cars, commercial or private aircraft, barges or other bulk carriers from Canada or Mexico, dutiable mail, and customs broker permits. Amends the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act to increase required estimated tax payments of corporations with at least $1 billion in assets in the third quarter of 2015 by 0.25% to 121.75% of such amount. Declares that the budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to "Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation" for this Act, provided that such statement has been submitted before the vote on passage. States that this resolution shall take effect upon its enactment or July 26, 2010, whichever occurs first. | 2023-03-22T18:07:14Z | |
| 111-hjres-82 | 111 | hjres | 82 | Proposing the "Doris 'Granny D' Haddock Amendment of 2010" to the Constitution of the United States regarding the authority of Congress and the States to regulate the spending and activities of corporations with regard to political campaigns and campaigns for election for public office. | Government Operations and Politics | 2010-04-14 | 2010-06-15 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Hodes, Paul W. [D-NH-2] | NH | D | H001043 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Doris "Granny D". Haddock Amendment of 2010 - Prohibits the Constitution from being construed to limit the authority of Congress or the states to regulate, with regard to the impact on any political campaign or campaign for election for public office, the spending and activities of any corporation, limited liability partnership, business trust, or other corporate entity created by state or federal law or the law of another nation. | 2023-01-11T13:16:09Z | |
| 111-hjres-81 | 111 | hjres | 81 | Recognizing Madam C.J. Walker for her achievements as a trailblazing woman in business, philanthropist, and 20th century activist for social justice. | Commerce | 2010-03-16 | 2010-03-16 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. | House | Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15] | NY | D | R000053 | 33 | Recognizes Madam C. J. Walker as one of history's greatest businesspersons and a role model for women, African-Americans, small businesses, entrepreneurs, and the nation's young people. | 2023-01-11T13:16:29Z | |
| 111-hjres-80 | 111 | hjres | 80 | Recognizing and honoring the Blinded Veterans Association on its 65th anniversary of representing blinded veterans and their families. | Armed Forces and National Security | 2010-03-04 | 2010-04-07 | Became Public Law No: 111-156. | House | Rep. Halvorson, Deborah L. [D-IL-11] | IL | D | H001044 | 23 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Expresses appreciation for the efforts of the Blinded Veterans Association in improving rehabilitation services, education, and benefits for blinded veterans. Supports the goals and ideals of Blinded Veterans Day, and calls upon the people of the United States to observe such Day. | 2023-03-22T18:07:14Z | |
| 111-hjres-79 | 111 | hjres | 79 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to control spending. | Economics and Public Finance | 2010-03-03 | 2010-06-15 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Hensarling, Jeb [R-TX-5] | TX | R | H001036 | 53 | Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits annual federal outlays for a fiscal year (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding one-fifth of economic output of the United States of America, unless two-thirds of each chamber provides for a specific increase of outlays above this amount. Authorizes waiver of this article when a declaration of war is in effect. | 2023-01-11T13:16:29Z | |
| 111-hjres-77 | 111 | hjres | 77 | Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act. | Environmental Protection | 2010-03-02 | 2010-03-02 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6] | TX | R | B000213 | 121 | Disapproves the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on December 15, 2009, relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act. | 2023-01-11T13:16:29Z | |
| 111-hjres-78 | 111 | hjres | 78 | Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. | Economics and Public Finance | 2010-03-02 | 2010-06-15 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Bright, Bobby [D-AL-2] | AL | D | B001264 | 42 | Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits outlays for a fiscal year (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year (except those derived from borrowing) unless Congress, by a three-fifths rollcall vote of each chamber, authorizes a specific excess of outlays over receipts. Directs the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress annually. Authorizes waivers of these provisions when a declaration of war is in effect or under other specified circumstances involving military conflict. Requires the appropriate congressional committees to report implementing legislation to achieve a balanced budget without reducing the disbursements of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund to achieve that goal. | 2023-01-11T13:16:29Z | |
| 111-hjres-76 | 111 | hjres | 76 | Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act. | Environmental Protection | 2010-02-25 | 2010-02-25 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Skelton, Ike [D-MO-4] | MO | D | S000465 | 53 | Disapproves the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on December 15, 2009, relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act. | 2023-01-11T13:16:39Z | |
| 111-hjres-75 | 111 | hjres | 75 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to balance the Federal budget. | Economics and Public Finance | 2010-02-03 | 2010-02-03 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Broun, Paul C. [R-GA-10] | GA | R | B001262 | 11 | Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits outlays for a fiscal year (including those for debt service and other debt functions) from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year (except those derived from borrowing) unless Congress, by a two-thirds roll call vote of each chamber, authorizes a specific excess of outlays over receipts. Requires a two-thirds roll call vote of each chamber to increase the public debt limit. Prohibits outlays for the total budget from exceeding the previous fiscal years' outlays plus population growth and inflation, unless a two-thirds roll call vote of each chamber, provides for such increase. Directs the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress annually. Prohibits any bill to increase revenue from becoming law unless approved by a two-thirds roll call vote of each chamber. Authorizes waivers of these provisions when a declaration of war is in effect only by a vote of a majority of both chambers. Requires all: (1) outlays above revenues from the previous fiscal year to be accounted for in the outlays and budgets of the following fiscal year; and (2) surplus revenues at the end of a fiscal year to be allocated to a fund to be returned to the taxpayers, determined by legislation before the end of the subsequent fiscal year. | 2023-01-11T13:16:39Z | |
| 111-hjres-74 | 111 | hjres | 74 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States permitting Congress and the States to regulate the expenditure of funds by corporations engaging in political speech. | Government Operations and Politics | 2010-02-02 | 2010-06-15 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Edwards, Donna F. [D-MD-4] | MD | D | E000290 | 26 | Constitutional Amendment - Permits Congress and the states to regulate the expenditure of funds for political speech by any corporation, limited liability company, or other corporate entity. | 2023-01-11T13:16:39Z | |
| 111-hjres-73 | 111 | hjres | 73 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to balance the Federal budget. | Economics and Public Finance | 2010-01-27 | 2010-03-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Broun, Paul C. [R-GA-10] | GA | R | B001262 | 9 | Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits outlays for a fiscal year (including those for debt service and other debt functions) from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year (except those derived from borrowing) unless Congress, by a two-thirds roll call vote of each chamber, authorizes a specific excess of outlays over receipts. Prohibits outlays for the total budget from exceeding the previous fiscal years' outlays plus population growth and inflation, unless a two-thirds roll call vote of each chamber, provides for such increase. Directs the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress annually. Prohibits any bill to increase revenue from becoming law unless approved by a two-thirds roll call vote of each chamber. Authorizes waivers of these provisions when a declaration of war is in effect only by a vote of a majority of both chambers. Requires all: (1) outlays above revenues from the previous fiscal year to be accounted for in the outlays and budgets of the following fiscal year; and (2) surplus revenues at the end of a fiscal year to be allocated to a fund to be returned to the taxpayers, determined by legislation before the end of the subsequent fiscal year. | 2023-01-11T13:16:47Z | |
| 111-hjres-72 | 111 | hjres | 72 | Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage Equality Amendment Act of 2009. | Government Operations and Politics | 2010-01-26 | 2010-01-26 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. | House | Rep. Chaffetz, Jason [R-UT-3] | UT | R | C001076 | 1 | Declares that Congress disapproves of the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage Equality Amendment Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-248) on December 15, 2009, and transmitted on January 5, 2010, to Congress pursuant to the District of Columbia Home Rule Act. | 2023-01-11T13:16:47Z | |
| 111-hjres-67 | 111 | hjres | 67 | 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 | 2010-01-21 | 2010-03-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [R-TX-4] | TX | R | H000067 | 2 | Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits a person from serving more than six full consecutive terms as a Representative. | 2023-01-11T13:16:47Z | |
| 111-hjres-68 | 111 | hjres | 68 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States prohibiting corporations and labor organizations from using operating funds for advertisements in connection with any campaign for election for Federal office. | Government Operations and Politics | 2010-01-21 | 2010-03-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Boswell, Leonard L. [D-IA-3] | IA | D | B000652 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits corporations or labor organizations from using any of their operating funds or any other funds from their general treasuries to make any payment for any advertisement in connection with a campaign for election for federal office, without regard to whether or not the advertisement expressly advocates the election or defeat of a specified candidate in the election. | 2023-01-11T13:16:47Z | |
| 111-hjres-69 | 111 | hjres | 69 | 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 | 2010-01-21 | 2010-03-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Hoekstra, Peter [R-MI-2] | MI | R | H000676 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - States that the 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. | 2023-01-11T13:16:47Z | |
| 111-hjres-70 | 111 | hjres | 70 | 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 | 2010-01-21 | 2010-03-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Hoekstra, Peter [R-MI-2] | MI | R | H000676 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Gives U.S. citizens the right to propose amendments to the Constitution through an initiative process provided by this Amendment. | 2023-01-11T13:16:47Z | |
| 111-hjres-71 | 111 | hjres | 71 | 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 | 2010-01-21 | 2010-03-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Hoekstra, Peter [R-MI-2] | MI | R | H000676 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Gives U.S. citizens the right to recall elected federal officials through a petition process provided under this Amendment. | 2023-01-11T13:16:47Z | |
| 111-hjres-65 | 111 | hjres | 65 | Disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Election Commission with respect to travel on private aircraft for Federal candidates. | Government Operations and Politics | 2009-12-16 | 2009-12-16 | Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. | House | Rep. Halvorson, Deborah L. [D-IL-11] | IL | D | H001044 | 1 | Declares that: (1) Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Federal Election Commission (FEC) relating to campaign travel; and (2) such rule shall have no force or effect. | 2023-01-11T13:17:02Z | |
| 111-hjres-66 | 111 | hjres | 66 | Disapproving a rule submitted by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency relating to endangerment and cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act. | Environmental Protection | 2009-12-16 | 2009-12-19 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment. | House | Rep. Moran, Jerry [R-KS-1] | KS | R | M000934 | 3 | Disapproves the rule submitted by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on December 15, 2009, relating to endangerment and cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act. | 2023-01-11T13:17:02Z | |
| 111-hjres-64 | 111 | hjres | 64 | Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2010, and for other purposes. | Economics and Public Finance | 2009-12-15 | 2010-01-13 | On passage, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 143 - 245, 1 Present (Roll no. 2). | House | Rep. Obey, David R. [D-WI-7] | WI | D | O000007 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Amends the Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2010 to extend from October 31, 2009, through December 23, 2009, appropriations and funds made available and authority granted pursuant to that joint resolution, unless either of the following occurs first: (1) the enactment into law of an appropriation for any project or activity provided for in this joint resolution; or (2) the enactment into law of the applicable appropriations Act for FY2010 without any provision for such project or activity. | 2023-01-11T13:17:02Z | |
| 111-hjres-63 | 111 | hjres | 63 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of years Representatives and Senators may serve. | Congress | 2009-12-14 | 2010-03-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Price, Tom [R-GA-6] | GA | R | P000591 | 1 | Constitutional Amendment - Limits Members of the House of Representatives to nine terms and Members of the Senate to three terms. | 2023-01-11T13:17:02Z | |
| 111-hjres-62 | 111 | hjres | 62 | Appointing the day for the convening of the second session of the One Hundred Eleventh Congress. | Congress | 2009-12-11 | 2009-12-22 | Became Public Law No: 111-121. | House | Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5] | MD | D | H000874 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Provides for convening of the second session of the 111th Congress at noon on January 5, 2010. | 2023-03-22T18:07:14Z | |
| 111-hjres-61 | 111 | hjres | 61 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for men and women. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2009-07-21 | 2009-10-19 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-14] | NY | D | M000087 | 84 | Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits denying or abridging equality of rights under the law by the United States or by any state on account of sex. | 2023-01-11T13:18:32Z | |
| 111-hjres-60 | 111 | hjres | 60 | Providing for the approval of the Congress of the proposed agreement for cooperation between the United States and the United Arab Emirates pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act of 1954. | International Affairs | 2009-07-13 | 2009-07-13 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28] | CA | D | B000410 | 1 | States that Congress favors the proposed agreement for U.S.-United Arab Emirates (UAE) cooperation pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 transmitted to Congress by the President on May 21, 2009. | 2023-01-11T13:18:32Z | |
| 111-hjres-59 | 111 | hjres | 59 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect the rights of crime victims. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2009-07-09 | 2009-08-19 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1] | MI | D | S001045 | 1 | Constitutional Amendment - Grants victims of violent crime the right to: (1) reasonable notice of any public proceeding involving the crime, any release or escape from custody relating to the crime, a proposed pardon or commutation of a sentence, and of the rights established by this amendment; (2) be heard and to submit a statement in proceedings for a conditional release from custody, an acceptance of a negotiated plea, a sentencing, or a parole proceeding; (3) consideration of their interest that any trial be free from unreasonable delay; (4) an order of restitution from the offender; and (5) consideration of their safety in determining any conditional release from custody relating to the crime. | 2023-01-11T13:18:32Z | |
| 111-hjres-58 | 111 | hjres | 58 | Granting the consent and approval of Congress to amendments made by the State of Maryland, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the District of Columbia to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Regulation Compact. | Transportation and Public Works | 2009-06-24 | 2009-07-23 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law. | House | Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5] | MD | D | H000874 | 6 | Grants the consent and approval of Congress to amendments made by Maryland, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the District of Columbia to sections 5, 9, and 18 of title III of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Regulation Compact as specified in this Act. | 2023-01-11T13:18:56Z | |
| 111-hjres-57 | 111 | hjres | 57 | Preserving Capitalism in America Amendment | Government Operations and Politics | 2009-06-23 | 2009-07-23 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-3] | OH | R | T000463 | 104 | Constitutional Amendment - Preserving Capitalism in America Amendment - Prohibits the United States from owning, subscribing to, or otherwise having any interest in the stock or equity of any company, association, or corporation, except for any public authority or any public use corporation, or any investments through any pension funds. | 2023-01-11T13:18:56Z | |
| 111-hjres-56 | 111 | hjres | 56 | Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and for other purposes. | International Affairs | 2009-06-04 | 2009-07-28 | Became Public Law No: 111-42. | House | Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-7] | NY | D | C001038 | 29 | (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on July 21, 2009. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Title I: Approving the Renewal of Import Restrictions Contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 - (Sec. 101) Amends the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 to renew, for three years, the President's authority to ban the import of Burmese products. (Sec. 102) Approves the renewal of certain import restrictions contained in the Act. Deems this resolution a renewal resolution. (Sec. 103) Amends the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 to extend from January 31, 2018, through February 7, 2018, certain customs fees for the processing of merchandise entered into the United States. (Sec. 104) States that this resolution shall take effect upon its enactment or July 26, 2009, whichever occurs first. Title II: Time for Payment of Corporate Estimated Taxes - Corporate Estimated Tax Shift Act of 2009 - (Sec. 202) Makes inapplicable to any installment of corporate estimated tax otherwise due after December 31, 2009, the percentages of estimated tax liability of corporations with at least $1 billion in assets required by the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005 for the third quarters of 2010 through 2013. Increases the estimated tax payments of such corporations in the third quarter of 2014 by .25%, and reduces the fourth quarter installment to reflect such increase. | 2023-03-22T18:07:14Z | |
| 111-hjres-54 | 111 | hjres | 54 | Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Jury and Marriage Amendment Act of 2009. | Government Operations and Politics | 2009-05-21 | 2009-05-21 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. | House | Rep. Broun, Paul C. [R-GA-10] | GA | R | B001262 | 37 | Declares that Congress disapproves the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Jury and Marriage Amendment Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-70) on May 6, 2009, and transmitted on May 11, 2009, to Congress pursuant to the District of Columbia Home Rule Act. | 2023-01-11T13:19:19Z | |
| 111-hjres-55 | 111 | hjres | 55 | Expressing the disfavor of the Congress regarding the proposed agreement for cooperation. | International Affairs | 2009-05-21 | 2009-05-21 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA-7] | MA | D | M000133 | 0 | States that Congress does not favor the proposed agreement for cooperation (concerning civilian nuclear cooperation with the United Arab Emirates) transmitted to the Congress by the President on May 21, 2009. | 2023-01-11T13:19:19Z | |
| 111-hjres-52 | 111 | hjres | 52 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to temporarily fill mass vacancies in the House of Representatives and the Senate and to preserve the right of the people to elect their Representatives and Senators in Congress. | Congress | 2009-05-20 | 2009-05-20 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Baird, Brian [D-WA-3] | WA | D | B001229 | 1 | Constitutional Amendment - Requires an individual elected to serve as a Senator or Representative in Congress, immediately after taking the oath of office, to provide the applicable chamber a list of at least three qualified designees (ranked in order of preference) to take the individual's place in the event the individual dies, becomes incapacitated, or disappears before the individual's term of office expires. Allows the individual to revise the list at any time during a Congress. Requires: (1) the Speaker of the House, in the event a catastrophe resulting in the death, incapacity, or disappearance of a significant number of Representatives, to fill the vacancies immediately with individuals from the most recent lists of designees presented by the Representatives whose seats are now vacant; and (2) the Vice President or President Pro Tempore of the Senate to fill such vacancies regarding Senators in the same manner. Declares that an individual designated to take the place of a Senator or Representative shall serve until the Senator or Representative regains capacity, is located, or until another Member is elected to fill the vacancy. Provides that, during the period of such individual's service, he or she shall be treated as a Senator or Representative in Congress for purposes of all laws, rules, and regulations, except for providing such list. Requires the Vice President or President Pro Tempore of the Senate or the Speaker of the House to designate another individual from the same list (in the order so provided on that list) if a designated individual is unwilling to carry out the duties of a Senator or Representative during such period, or is unable to do so because of death, incapacity, or disappearance. Prohibits any designated individual from providing such a list. Requires: (1) the executive authority of the state involved to issue a writ of election for such office; and (2) the special election to be held as soon as possible after an individual is designated to fill the vacancy. Declares that Congress … | 2023-01-11T13:19:19Z | |
| 111-hjres-53 | 111 | hjres | 53 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to Congressional succession. | Congress | 2009-05-20 | 2009-06-12 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-46] | CA | R | R000409 | 1 | Constitutional Amendment - Requires the election of an Alternate Representative along with a Representative, selected by him or her, as well as an Alternate Senator along with a Senator, selected by the latter. Provides that upon the death, resignation, expulsion, failure to qualify, or inability to discharge the appropriate powers and duties of a person elected as Representative or Senator, such duties and powers shall be discharged by his or her designated successor as Acting Representative or Acting Senator until the Representative-elect or Senator-elect qualifies or a new Representative or Senator is elected. Authorizes each chamber, in the absence of a quorum for three days or more, to declare all of its members who have not recorded their presence during such period to be unable to discharge the powers and duties of their offices. Requires such powers and duties, in that circumstance, to be discharged by the member's Alternate until such member records his or her presence. | 2023-01-11T13:19:19Z | |
| 111-hjres-50 | 111 | hjres | 50 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to marriage. | Families | 2009-05-07 | 2009-06-12 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Broun, Paul C. [R-GA-10] | GA | R | B001262 | 43 | Constitutional Amendment - Marriage Protection Amendment - Defines marriage in the United States as consisting only of the union of a man and a woman. Prohibits either the U.S. Constitution or the constitution of any state from being construed to require that marriage or the legal incidents of marriage be conferred upon any other union. | 2023-01-11T13:19:19Z | |
| 111-hjres-51 | 111 | hjres | 51 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to permit the penalty of death for the rape of a child. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2009-05-07 | 2009-06-12 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1] | TX | R | G000552 | 14 | Constitutional Amendment - Provides that the death penalty for the rape of a child who has not attained the age of 12 years does not constitute cruel and unusual punishment. | 2023-01-11T13:19:19Z | |
| 111-hjres-49 | 111 | hjres | 49 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States concerning the election of the Members of the House of Representatives. | Congress | 2009-05-05 | 2009-06-12 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1] | CT | D | L000557 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Requires the House of Representatives to be composed of Members chosen every fourth year. Requires that Members be assembled immediately after the first election and divided as equally as may be into two classes. States that, so one-half may be chosen every second year, the seats of the House of: (1) the first class shall be vacated at the expiration of the second year; and (2) the second class at the expiration of the fourth year. Applies this article to the first election of the House occurring after ratification, but no earlier than 2012. | 2023-01-11T13:19:19Z | |
| 111-hjres-46 | 111 | hjres | 46 | 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 | 2009-04-30 | 2009-04-30 | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. | House | Rep. Boren, Dan [D-OK-2] | OK | D | B001254 | 27 | Recognizes the special legal and political relationship the Indian tribes have with the United States and the solemn covenant with the land we share. Commends and honors the Native Peoples for the thousands of years that they have stewarded and protected this land.Recognizes that there have been years of official depredations, ill-conceived policies, and the breaking of covenants by the U.S. government regarding Indian tribes.Apologizes on behalf of the people of the United States to all Native Peoples for the many instances of violence, maltreatment, and neglect inflicted on them by U.S. citizens. Expresses the regret of the United States for the ramifications of former wrongs and its commitment to build on the positive relationships of the past and present to move toward reconciliation. Urges the President to acknowledge the wrongs of the United States against Indian tribes in U.S. history.Commends the state governments that have begun reconciliation efforts with recognized Indian tribes located in their boundaries, and encourages all state governments to do the same. Prohibits anything in this Joint Resolution from authorizing or supporting any claim against the United States or serving as a settlement of any claim against the United States. | 2023-01-11T13:19:38Z | |
| 111-hjres-47 | 111 | hjres | 47 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States giving Congress power to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States. | Government Operations and Politics | 2009-04-30 | 2009-06-12 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Emerson, Jo Ann [R-MO-8] | MO | R | E000172 | 84 | Constitutional Amendment - Grants Congress the power to prohibit the physical desecration of the U.S. flag. | 2023-01-11T13:19:38Z | |
| 111-hjres-48 | 111 | hjres | 48 | 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. | Government Operations and Politics | 2009-04-30 | 2009-06-12 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | 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. | 2023-01-11T13:19:38Z | |
| 111-hjres-44 | 111 | hjres | 44 | Recognizing the service, sacrifice, honor, and professionalism of the Noncommissioned Officers of the United States Army. | Armed Forces and National Security | 2009-04-29 | 2009-08-19 | Became Public Law No: 111-61. | House | Rep. Skelton, Ike [D-MO-4] | MO | D | S000465 | 49 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the service, sacrifice, honor, and professionalism of the noncommissioned officers of the U.S. Army. Expresses the deepest appreciation to such officers who serve or have served in defense of the United States. Encourages the people of the United States to recognize, commemorate, and honor the role and contribution of noncommissioned officers, past and present, in defense of the United States. | 2023-03-22T18:07:14Z | |
| 111-hjres-45 | 111 | hjres | 45 | Increasing the statutory limit on the public debt. | Economics and Public Finance | 2009-04-29 | 2010-02-12 | Became Public Law No: 111-139. | House | Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS] | KS | R | B000953 | 69 | (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on January 28, 2010. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Increases the statutory limit on the public debt from $12.394 trillion to $14.294 trillion. Title I: Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 - Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 - (Sec. 4) Authorizes a Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) Act originated in or amended by the House of Representatives to state: "The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go-Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled 'Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation' for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted before the vote on passage." Requires the inclusion of a similar statement, but with reference to the the Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, in any PAYGO Act originated in or amended by the Senate. Requires a similar statement in any conference report or amendment between the chambers on a PAYGO Act, but with reference to both House and Senate Chairmen of the respective budget committees. Amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (CBA) to require the chairs of the congressional budget committees (chairs) to request from the Director of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) an estimate of the budgetary effects of PAYGO legislation. Directs the chairs to request that CBO adjust the estimate of budgetary effects of legislation that affects current policy as detailed in Sec. 7 of this title. Prohibits the use of any excess savings from adjustments for current policy to offset the costs of policies not detailed in Sec. 7. Requires the applicable chair to include in the statement titled: "Budget Effects of PAYGO Legislation" for such adjusted PAYGO legislation an explanation of such policy designation and adjustment. Requires the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to maintain and make publicly avail… | 2023-03-22T18:07:14Z | |
| 111-hjres-43 | 111 | hjres | 43 | Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. | Economics and Public Finance | 2009-04-22 | 2009-06-12 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-13] | FL | R | B001260 | 1 | Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits outlays for a fiscal year (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year (except those derived from borrowing) unless Congress, by a three-fifths rollcall vote of each chamber, authorizes a specific excess of outlays over receipts. Requires a three-fifths rollcall vote of each chamber to increase the public debt limit. Directs the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress annually. Prohibits any bill to increase revenue from becoming law unless approved by a majority of each chamber by rollcall vote. Authorizes waivers of these provisions when a declaration of war is in effect or under other specified circumstances involving military conflict. Requires Congress, by appropriate legislation, to provide that outlays for natural disasters do not count as outlays under this Amendment. | 2023-01-11T13:19:38Z | |
| 111-hjres-42 | 111 | hjres | 42 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to parental rights. | Families | 2009-03-31 | 2009-04-27 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Hoekstra, Peter [R-MI-2] | MI | R | H000676 | 141 | Constitutional Amendment - States that the liberty of parents to direct the upbringing and education of their children is a fundamental right. States that neither the United States nor any state shall infringe upon this right without demonstrating that its governmental interest as applied to the person is of the highest order and not otherwise served. Provides that no treaty may be adopted nor shall any source of international law be employed to supersede, modify, interpret, or apply to the rights guaranteed by this amendment. | 2019-11-15T21:35:31Z | |
| 111-hjres-41 | 111 | hjres | 41 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit the President from entering into a treaty or other international agreement that would provide for the United States to adopt as legal tender in the United States a currency issued by an entity other than the United States. | International Affairs | 2009-03-25 | 2009-04-27 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Bachmann, Michele [R-MN-6] | MN | R | B001256 | 38 | Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits the President from entering into a treaty or other international agreement that would provide for the United States to adopt as legal U.S. tender a currency issued by an entity other than the United States. | 2019-11-15T21:35:28Z | |
| 111-hjres-40 | 111 | hjres | 40 | Native American Heritage Day Act of 2009 | Native Americans | 2009-03-12 | 2009-06-26 | Became Public Law No: 111-33. | House | Rep. Baca, Joe [D-CA-43] | CA | D | B001234 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on June 2, 2009. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Native American Heritage Day Act of 2009 - Makes specified findings, including that the Friday immediately succeeding Thanksgiving Day of each year would be an appropriate day to designate as Native American Heritage Day. Encourages the people of the United States, as well as federal, state, and local governments and interested groups and organizations, to honor Native Americans with appropriate activities to observe Native American Heritage Day, including regarding: (1) the historical status of Native American tribal governments and the present day status of Native Americans; (2) Native American cultures, traditions, and languages; and (3) the rich Native American cultural legacy that all Americans enjoy today. | 2023-03-22T18:07:14Z | |
| 111-hjres-39 | 111 | hjres | 39 | Recognizing the 188th anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating Greek and American democracy. | International Affairs | 2009-03-09 | 2009-03-09 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-18] | FL | R | R000435 | 37 | Congratulates the Greek people as they celebrate the 188th anniversary of Greece's independence. Notes the important role that Greece has played in the wider European region and in the community of nations. | 2021-04-19T21:49:07Z | |
| 111-hjres-38 | 111 | hjres | 38 | Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2009, and for other purposes. | Economics and Public Finance | 2009-03-06 | 2009-03-06 | Became Public Law No: 111-6. | House | Rep. Obey, David R. [D-WI-7] | WI | D | O000007 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Amends the Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2009 (division A of Public Law 110-329) to extend until March 11, 2009, specified continuing appropriations for FY2009. | 2023-03-22T18:07:14Z | |
| 111-hjres-37 | 111 | hjres | 37 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to marriage. | Families | 2009-03-04 | 2009-03-16 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Lungren, Daniel E. [R-CA-3] | CA | R | L000517 | 41 | Constitutional Amendment - Requires marriage in the United States to 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. Prohibits requiring any state 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. | 2019-11-15T21:35:26Z | |
| 111-hjres-27 | 111 | hjres | 27 | Safeguarding America's Future Economy Act of 2009 | Congress | 2009-03-03 | 2009-03-03 | Referred to the House Committee on Rules. | House | Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] | AK | R | Y000033 | 0 | Safeguarding America's Future Economy Act of 2009 - Establishes a bipartisan Joint Select Committee on Long-Term Financial Security. | 2022-02-03T06:06:54Z | |
| 111-hjres-28 | 111 | hjres | 28 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right to vote. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2009-03-03 | 2009-03-16 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2] | IL | D | J000283 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Grants all U.S. citizens who are eighteen years of age or older the right to vote in any public election held in the jurisdiction in which the citizen resides. Prohibits the United States, any state, or any other public or private person or entity from denying or abridging the right to vote, but allows regulations narrowly tailored to produce efficient and honest elections. Requires each state to: (1) administer public elections in the state in accordance with election performance standards established by Congress; and (2) provide any eligible voter the opportunity to register and vote on the day of any public election. | 2019-11-15T21:35:24Z | |
| 111-hjres-29 | 111 | 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 | 2009-03-03 | 2009-03-16 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2] | IL | D | J000283 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Provides that all persons shall enjoy the right to a public education of equal high quality. | 2019-11-15T21:35:24Z | |
| 111-hjres-30 | 111 | 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 | 2009-03-03 | 2009-03-16 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2] | IL | D | J000283 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Declares that all persons shall enjoy the right to equal, high quality health care. | 2019-11-15T21:35:24Z | |
| 111-hjres-31 | 111 | 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 | 2009-03-03 | 2009-03-16 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2] | IL | D | J000283 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits the United States or any state from denying or abridging: (1) equality of rights under the law on account of sex; or (2) reproductive rights for women. | 2019-11-15T21:35:24Z | |
| 111-hjres-32 | 111 | 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 | 2009-03-03 | 2009-03-16 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2] | IL | D | J000283 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - States that all U.S. citizens shall have a right to decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing. | 2019-11-15T21:35:24Z | |
| 111-hjres-33 | 111 | hjres | 33 | Proposing an amendment the Constitution of the United States respecting the right to a clean, safe, and sustainable environment. | Environmental Protection | 2009-03-03 | 2009-03-16 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2] | IL | D | J000283 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Grants all persons the right to a clean, safe, and sustainable environment. | 2019-11-15T21:35:24Z | |
| 111-hjres-34 | 111 | hjres | 34 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to taxing the people of the United States progressively. | Taxation | 2009-03-03 | 2009-03-16 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2] | IL | D | J000283 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Requires Congress to tax all persons progressively in proportion to their income. | 2019-11-15T21:35:24Z | |
| 111-hjres-35 | 111 | hjres | 35 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States respecting the right to full employment and balanced growth. | Labor and Employment | 2009-03-03 | 2009-03-16 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2] | IL | D | J000283 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Provides that 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. | 2019-11-15T21:35:24Z | |
| 111-hjres-36 | 111 | 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 | 2009-03-03 | 2009-03-16 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2] | IL | D | J000283 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Provides for the direct popular election of the President and the Vice President. (Abolishes the Electoral College.) | 2019-11-15T21:35:24Z | |
| 111-hjres-26 | 111 | hjres | 26 | Proclaiming Casimir Pulaski to be an honorary citizen of the United States posthumously. | Immigration | 2009-03-02 | 2009-11-06 | Became Public Law No: 111-94. | House | Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10] | OH | D | K000336 | 39 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Proclaims Casimir Pulaski, a Polish military officer who fought on the side of the American colonists against the British in the American Revolutionary War, as an honorary U.S. citizen, posthumously. | 2023-03-22T18:07:14Z | |
| 111-hjres-25 | 111 | hjres | 25 | Providing for the appointment of France A. Cordova as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. | Government Operations and Politics | 2009-02-26 | 2009-02-26 | Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. | House | Rep. Becerra, Xavier [D-CA-31] | CA | D | B000287 | 2 | Appoints France A. Cordova as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. | 2022-02-03T06:07:12Z | |
| 111-hjres-22 | 111 | hjres | 22 | Requiring the President to issue each year a proclamation recognizing the anniversary of the birth of President Abraham Lincoln, and for other purposes. | Government Operations and Politics | 2009-02-12 | 2009-02-12 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. | House | Rep. Schock, Aaron [R-IL-18] | IL | R | S001179 | 13 | Requires the President to issue a proclamation each year: (1) recognizing the anniversary of the birth of President Abraham Lincoln; and (2) encouraging state and local educational agencies to devote sufficient time to study and appreciate the significance of Lincoln in the development of American history and the spread of freedom worldwide. | 2019-11-15T21:10:40Z | |
| 111-hjres-23 | 111 | hjres | 23 | Supporting a base defense budget that at the very minimum matches 4 percent of gross domestic product. | Armed Forces and National Security | 2009-02-12 | 2009-02-12 | Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. | House | Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-2] | AZ | R | F000448 | 15 | Declares that it is U.S. policy to commit a minimum of 4% of the nation's gross domestic product to the base defense budget in order to meet the fundamental U.S. national security requirements. | 2018-11-21T20:20:46Z | |
| 111-hjres-24 | 111 | hjres | 24 | Providing for the appointment of David M. Rubenstein as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. | Government Operations and Politics | 2009-02-12 | 2009-02-12 | Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. | House | Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-5] | CA | D | M001163 | 2 | Appoints David M. Rubenstein as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. | 2022-02-03T06:07:12Z | |
| 111-hjres-21 | 111 | hjres | 21 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to the election of Senators. | Government Operations and Politics | 2009-02-11 | 2009-03-11 | Committee Hearings Held. | House | Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-26] | CA | R | D000492 | 8 | Constitutional Amendment - Provides that no person shall be a Senator from a state unless such person has been elected by the people thereof, and that when vacancies happen in the representation of any state in the Senate, the executive authority of such state shall issue writs of election to fill such vacancies. | 2022-02-03T06:07:15Z | |
| 111-hjres-20 | 111 | hjres | 20 | Native American Heritage Day Act of 2009 | Native Americans | 2009-02-10 | 2009-02-10 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. | House | Rep. Baca, Joe [D-CA-43] | CA | D | B001234 | 0 | Native American Heritage Day Act of 2009 - Encourages observing Native American Heritage Day with appropriate activities, including activities relating to the historical status of tribal governments, present day Native American status, cultures, traditions, and languages, and the Native American cultural legacy. | 2019-11-15T21:10:36Z | |
| 111-hjres-18 | 111 | hjres | 18 | Providing for congressional disapproval of the rule submitted by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, relating to interagency cooperation under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. | Animals | 2009-01-15 | 2009-01-15 | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. | House | Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3] | WV | D | R000011 | 69 | Disapproves and nullifies the rule submitted by the Departments of the Interior and Commerce relating to interagency cooperation under the Endangered Species Act. | 2023-01-11T13:15:52Z | |
| 111-hjres-19 | 111 | hjres | 19 | Relating to the disapproval of obligations under the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. | Finance and Financial Sector | 2009-01-15 | 2009-01-15 | Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. | House | Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11] | GA | R | G000550 | 0 | Disapproves the obligation of any amount to purchase troubled assets under the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 exceeding those already obligated (namely, $250 billion, or upon presidential certification, $350 billion outstanding at any one time). Approves, however, an amount up to 30% of the amount exceeding such obligated amounts for use solely to provide assistance to specified smaller community depository institutions, including privately held and other C corporations, community development financial institutions, non-stock corporations, S-corporations, and mutually owned insured depository institutions. | 2023-01-11T13:15:52Z | |
| 111-hjres-17 | 111 | hjres | 17 | Expressing support for designation of the month of October 2009 as "Country Music Month" and to honor country music for its long history of supporting America's armed forces and its tremendous impact on national patriotism. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 2009-01-09 | 2009-03-06 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities. | House | Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2] | TX | R | P000592 | 0 | Supports the designation of a Country Music Month (October). Honors country music for its long history of supporting America's armed forces and its tremendous impact on national patriotism. | 2023-01-11T13:15:52Z | |
| 111-hjres-12 | 111 | hjres | 12 | Expressing support for designation of September 2009 as "Gospel Music Heritage Month" and honoring gospel music for its valuable and longstanding contributions to the culture of the United States. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 2009-01-08 | 2009-08-03 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | House | Rep. Jackson-Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] | TX | D | J000032 | 61 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Supports the designation of Gospel Music Heritage Month (September 2009), which would recognize the contributions to U.S. culture derived from the rich heritage of gospel music and gospel music artists. | 2023-01-11T13:15:52Z | |
| 111-hjres-13 | 111 | hjres | 13 | 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 | 2009-01-08 | 2009-02-09 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9] | OH | D | K000009 | 6 | 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. | 2023-01-11T13:15:52Z | |
| 111-hjres-14 | 111 | hjres | 14 | 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 | 2009-01-08 | 2009-02-09 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Platts, Todd Russell [R-PA-19] | PA | R | P000585 | 4 | Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits a person from serving more than two full consecutive terms as a Senator or six full consecutive terms as a Representative. | 2023-01-11T13:15:52Z | |
| 111-hjres-15 | 111 | hjres | 15 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to authorize the line item veto. | Economics and Public Finance | 2009-01-08 | 2009-02-09 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Platts, Todd Russell [R-PA-19] | PA | R | P000585 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Authorizes the President, in the case of any bill, order, resolution, or vote presented by Congress, to decline to approve in whole any dollar amount of discretionary budget authority, any item of new direct spending, or any tax benefit. | 2023-01-11T13:15:52Z | |
| 111-hjres-16 | 111 | hjres | 16 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to repeal the sixteenth article of amendment. | Taxation | 2009-01-08 | 2009-02-09 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-5] | IA | R | K000362 | 1 | Constitutional Amendment - Repeals the Sixteenth Amendment to the Constitution (authorizing taxation of income). | 2019-11-15T21:35:09Z | |
| 111-hjres-10 | 111 | hjres | 10 | Denouncing the practices of female genital mutilation, domestic violence, "honor" killings, acid burnings, dowry deaths, and other gender- based persecutions, expressing the sense of Congress that participation, protection, recognition, and equality of women is crucial to achieving a just, moral and peaceful society, and for other purposes. | International Affairs | 2009-01-07 | 2009-01-07 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Jackson-Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] | TX | D | J000032 | 3 | Denounces and demands the cessation of the practices of female genital mutilation, domestic violence, honor killings, acid burning, dowry deaths, and other gender-based persecutions and crimes. Asserts that women are not chattel, should not be trafficked, exploited, or sold for services, and should not be denied the right to education, to ownership of property, or to participate in full, economic, social and political life. Demands the dismantling of social and institutional mechanisms which perpetuate systematic discrimination against women and girls. Calls on all governments to pass enforceable laws banning these practices, prosecute any individuals who persecute or violate women and girls with these acts, and pass measures to empower women and girls and afford them equal access to educational, social, and economic opportunities. Directs the President, in conjunction with fellow donor countries, to seek to promote the rights, health, empowerment of women in every aspect of their foreign assistance to developing countries, and discourage continued acts of violence against women and the impunity that often accompanies these acts. Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) participation, protection, recognition, health, and equality of women and girls are crucial to achieving a just, moral, and peaceful society; and (2) regardless of religion, geography, or form of government, women should not be denied equal rights, which should be defended and enforced when they are abridged, challenged, or violated. | 2021-04-19T21:48:44Z | |
| 111-hjres-11 | 111 | hjres | 11 | 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 | 2009-01-07 | 2009-02-09 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Miller, Candice S. [R-MI-10] | MI | R | M001150 | 28 | 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. | 2023-01-11T13:15:52Z | |
| 111-hjres-6 | 111 | hjres | 6 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to voluntary school prayer. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2009-01-07 | 2009-02-09 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Emerson, Jo Ann [R-MO-8] | MO | R | E000172 | 0 | 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. | 2023-01-11T13:15:52Z | |
| 111-hjres-7 | 111 | hjres | 7 | 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 | 2009-01-07 | 2009-02-09 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Emerson, Jo Ann [R-MO-8] | MO | R | E000172 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Requires Congress and the President, before each fiscal year, to agree on an estimate of total receipts for that fiscal year by enactment into law of a joint resolution devoted solely to that subject. Prohibits outlays for such fiscal year (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding such estimated receipts for that fiscal year (except those derived from borrowing) unless Congress, by a three-fifths rollcall vote of each chamber, authorizes a specific excess of outlays over estimated receipts. Provides that whenever actual outlays exceed actual receipts for any fiscal year, Congress shall, in the ensuing fiscal year, provide by law for the repayment of such excess. Requires a three-fifths rollcall vote of each chamber to increase the public debt limit. Directs the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress annually. Prohibits any bill to increase revenue from becoming law unless approved by a majority of each chamber by rollcall vote. Authorizes waivers of these provisions when a declaration of war is in effect. | 2019-11-15T21:35:15Z |
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