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115-hjres-146 115 hjres 146 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit Members of Congress from receiving compensation for any period during which a Government shutdown is in effect. Congress 2018-12-21 2018-12-21 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5] SC R N000190 6 Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting Members of Congress from receiving compensation for any period a government shutdown is in effect. 2023-01-11T13:40:52Z  
115-hjres-145 115 hjres 145 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Treasury relating to "Returns by Exempt Organizations and Returns by Certain Non-Exempt Organizations". Taxation 2018-12-13 2018-12-13 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4] NC D P000523 19 This joint resolution nullifies a Department of the Treasury rule (Rev. Proc. 2018-38) that modifies the requirements for information returns filed by certain tax-exempt organizations. The Treasury rule exempts certain tax-exempt organizations that are not 501(c)(3) organizations from the requirement to report the names and addresses of their contributors on returns filed with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The organizations must continue to collect and keep the information to make it available to the IRS upon request. 2023-01-11T13:40:52Z  
115-hjres-144 115 hjres 144 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States respecting the right to clean air, pure water, and the sustainable preservation of the ecological integrity, and aesthetic, scenic, and historical values of the natural environment. Environmental Protection 2018-12-11 2018-12-11 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. McEachin, A. Donald [D-VA-4] VA D M001200 2 Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting the United States or a state from abridging the right to clean air, pure water, and the sustainable preservation of the ecological integrity, and aesthetic, scenic, and historical values of the natural environment. 2023-01-11T13:40:52Z  
115-hjres-143 115 hjres 143 Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2019, and for other purposes. Economics and Public Finance 2018-12-03 2018-12-07 Became Public Law No: 115-298. House Rep. Frelinghuysen, Rodney P. [R-NJ-11] NJ R F000372 0 This joint resolution amends the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019 to provide continuing FY2019 appropriations to several federal agencies through December 21, 2018 (December 7, 2018, under current law). The resolution is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and prevents a partial government shutdown that would otherwise occur when the existing CR expires if any of the 7 remaining FY2019 appropriations bills have not been enacted. (Five of the FY2019 appropriations bills were enacted earlier this year, including: the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019; the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2019; and the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019.) The resolution extends the National Flood Insurance Program through December 21, 2018. It also has the effect of extending through December 21, 2018, several additional authorities and programs that were extended in the existing CR, including the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 and the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant. 2023-03-22T19:50:47Z  
115-hjres-142 115 hjres 142 Directing the President to terminate the use of the United States Armed Forces with respect to the military intervention led by Saudi Arabia in the Republic of Yemen. International Affairs 2018-11-29 2018-11-29 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. House Rep. Amash, Justin [R-MI-3] MI R A000367 0 This joint resolution directs the President to terminate use of U.S. Armed Forces with respect to the Saudi Arabia-led military intervention in Yemen within 30 days, unless a declaration of war or specific authorization for use of the Armed Forces has been enacted. 2023-01-11T13:41:05Z  
115-hjres-141 115 hjres 141 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the permissible sources of funding for elections for public office and State ballot measures. Government Operations and Politics 2018-09-26 2018-09-26 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. McNerney, Jerry [D-CA-9] CA D M001166 1 Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution states that the only source of funding to directly or indirectly support or oppose a campaign for election to public office shall be either contributions by individual citizens to the principal campaign committee controlled by the candidate or funds provided under a system of public election financing or voter education established by Congress, the state, or other jurisdiction as appropriate. The only source of funding that may be used to directly or indirectly support or oppose a ballot measure to amend a state constitution or other initiatives or referenda shall be either contributions made by individuals who are eligible to vote on the measure or funds provided under a system of public election financing or voter education established by the state. Congress, the states, and local jurisdictions shall establish limits on the amount of contributions individuals may make with respect to a single campaign for election to federal, state, or local office, respectively, including limits on the amount of contributions an individual who is a candidate for such office may make with respect to the individual's own campaign, and the states and local jurisdictions shall establish limits on the amount of contributions individuals may make with respect to a ballot measure. 2023-01-11T13:41:38Z  
115-hjres-140 115 hjres 140 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule of the Department of the Treasury, the Department of Labor, and the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Short-Term, Limited-Duration Insurance". Health 2018-09-13 2018-09-13 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, and Ways and Means, 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. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14] FL D C001066 56 This joint resolution nullifies a rule issued on August 3, 2018, by the Department of Treasury, the Department of Labor, and the Department of Health and Human Services regarding short-term, limited-duration health insurance plans. Short-term, limited-duration health insurance plans are plans that may only offer coverage for a limited amount of time under law and that are exempt from the market requirements of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (e.g., coverage of individuals with preexisting conditions). The rule increases the maximum authorized duration of such plans from less than 3 months (including renewals) to an initial maximum duration of less than 12 months (with a total duration of up to 36 months, including renewals). The rule took effect October 2, 2018. 2023-01-11T13:41:38Z  
115-hjres-139 115 hjres 139 Providing for the designation of a "Freedom to Choose their Destiny for the Nations of Eastern Europe and Eurasia Week". International Affairs 2018-09-12 2018-09-12 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. House Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9] OH D K000009 3 This joint resolution condemns Russia's violation of international agreements and norms in its relations with Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine. The President is authorized and requested to: designate an annual Freedom to Choose their Destiny for the Nations of Eastern Europe and Eurasia Week until the nations of Eastern Europe and Eurasia are free to exercise their sovereign rights without outside interference, and develop policies to help these nations determine their own futures. 2023-01-11T13:41:38Z  
115-hjres-138 115 hjres 138 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States extending the right to vote to citizens sixteen years of age or older. Government Operations and Politics 2018-08-03 2018-08-03 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6] NY D M001188 0 Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution lowers the minimum age for the right to vote from 18 to 16. 2023-01-11T13:41:44Z  
115-hjres-137 115 hjres 137 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the territories of the United States to cast electoral votes in presidential elections. Government Operations and Politics 2018-07-26 2018-07-26 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. House Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large] GU D B001245 0 Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution states that if the population of a U.S. territory exceeds 30,000, the territory shall appoint a number of electors of President and Vice President equal to the number of Representatives to the House of Representatives to which the territory would be entitled if it were a state. Such electors shall be in addition to those appointed by the states and Washington, DC. Such electors shall perform such duties as provided by the 12th Amendment to the Constitution. 2023-01-11T13:42:04Z  
115-hjres-136 115 hjres 136 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States waiving the application of the first article of amendment to the political speech of corporations and other business organizations with respect to the disbursement of funds in connection with public elections and granting Congress and the States the power to establish limits on contributions and expenditures in elections for public office. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2018-06-27 2018-06-27 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. House Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9] OH D K000009 2 Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution states that the First Amendment to the Constitution does not apply to the political speech of any corporation, partnership, business trust, association, or other business organization with respect to the making of contributions, expenditures, or other disbursements of funds in connection with public elections. The resolution grants Congress the power to set limits on the amounts of contributions and expenditures with respect to candidates in a federal election. The resolution grants states the power to set limits on the amounts of contributions and expenditures with respect to candidates in a state or local election. 2023-01-11T13:42:25Z  
115-hjres-135 115 hjres 135 Supporting Israel's right to defend its borders, and for other purposes. International Affairs 2018-06-05 2018-06-05 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. House Rep. Zeldin, Lee M. [R-NY-1] NY R Z000017 12 This joint resolution condemns the actions taken by Hamas in Gaza, supports Israel's right to defend itself, and urges the United Nations and U.S. allies to support Israel in its self-defense against Hamas. The joint resolution reaffirms U.S. concern with the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza caused by Hamas. 2023-01-11T13:42:25Z  
115-hjres-134 115 hjres 134 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms an individual may serve as a Member of Congress. Congress 2018-05-10 2018-05-22 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. House Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19] TX R A000375 10 Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment limiting Members of the House of Representatives to six terms and Members of the Senate to two terms. This article shall not apply to any person who served as a Representative or as a Senator before the 115th Congress. 2023-01-11T13:39:37Z  
115-hjres-133 115 hjres 133 Providing for the reappointment of Barbara M. Barrett as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. Government Operations and Politics 2018-04-17 2018-04-17 Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. House Rep. Johnson, Sam [R-TX-3] TX R J000174 2 This joint resolution reappoints Barbara M. Barrett as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. 2023-01-11T13:39:55Z  
115-hjres-132 115 hjres 132 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Indirect Auto Lending and Compliance with the Equal Credit Opportunity Act". Finance and Financial Sector 2018-04-10 2018-04-10 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. House Rep. Zeldin, Lee M. [R-NY-1] NY R Z000017 7 This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and printed in the Congressional Record on December 6, 2017, relating to indirect auto lending and compliance with the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. The rule provides guidance for compliance with fair lending requirements for third-party auto lenders. 2023-01-11T13:39:55Z  
115-hjres-131 115 hjres 131 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Restoring Internet Freedom". Science, Technology, Communications 2018-03-29 2018-03-30 Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. House Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-14] PA D D000482 0 This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission entitled "Restoring Internet Freedom." The rule published on February 22, 2018: (1) restores the classification of broadband Internet access service as a lightly-regulated "information service"; (2) reinstates private mobile service classification of mobile broadband Internet access service; (3) requires Internet service providers to disclose information about their network management practices, performance characteristics, and commercial terms of service; and (4) eliminates the Internet Conduct Standard and the bright-line rules. 2023-01-11T13:40:22Z  
115-hjres-129 115 hjres 129 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Restoring Internet Freedom". Science, Technology, Communications 2018-02-27 2018-03-02 Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. House Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-14] PA D D000482 171 This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission entitled "Restoring Internet Freedom." The rule published on February 22, 2018: (1) restores the classification of broadband Internet access service as a lightly-regulated "information service"; (2) reinstates private mobile service classification of mobile broadband Internet access service; (3) requires Internet service providers to disclose information about their network management practices, performance characteristics, and commercial terms of service; and (4) eliminates the Internet Conduct Standard and the bright-line rules. 2023-01-11T13:40:36Z  
115-hjres-130 115 hjres 130 Honoring the life of William (Billy) F. Graham, Jr. Arts, Culture, Religion 2018-02-27 2018-02-27 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. House Rep. Budd, Ted [R-NC-13] NC R B001305 58 This joint resolution extends the sympathies of Congress to the family of the Reverend William (Billy) F. Graham, Jr., and honors his life, his ministry, and his contributions to North Carolina, the United States, and the moral and religious life of millions of people. 2023-01-11T13:40:36Z  
115-hjres-128 115 hjres 128 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2018 Armed Forces and National Security 2018-02-05 2018-02-05 Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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. Frelinghuysen, Rodney P. [R-NJ-11] NJ R F000372 0 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2018 DIVISION B--FURTHER EXTENSION OF CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2018 Further Extension of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 This division amends the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 to provide continuing FY2018 appropriations to most federal agencies through March 23, 2018 (February 8, 2018, under current law). It prevents a partial government shutdown that would otherwise occur when the existing continuing resolution expires because the FY2018 appropriations bills have not been enacted. The division also: (1) authorizes the Department of Energy to drawdown and sell specified crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve in FY2018; and (2) makes additional funding available for the 2020 Decennial Census Program, the Southeastern Power Administration, and juror fees. The division provides emergency funding for the Small Business Administration Disaster Loans Program Account. (Emergency spending is exempt from discretionary spending limits and other budget enforcement rules.) DIVISION C--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2018 This division provides appropriations to the Department of Defense for the remainder of FY2018. DIVISION D--MISCELLANEOUS This division amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to extend the Department of Agriculture Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) through FY2019. (EQIP provides financial and technical assistance for agricultural producers and land owners to implement certain conservation practices.) DIVISION E--BUDGETARY EFFECTS This division exempts the budgetary effects of division D from Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) rules and certain budget scorekeeping guidelines. 2023-01-11T13:40:37Z  
115-hjres-126 115 hjres 126 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures with respect to Federal elections. Government Operations and Politics 2018-01-19 2018-01-24 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. House Rep. Yarmuth, John A. [D-KY-3] KY D Y000062 4 Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution denies as protected speech any financial expenditures, or in kind equivalents, with respect to a candidate for federal office, without regard to whether or not a communication expressly advocates the election or defeat of a specified candidate in the election. The resolution gives Congress the power to enact a mandatory public financing system to provide funds to qualified candidates in federal elections, which shall be the sole source of funds raised or spent with respect to federal elections. 2023-01-11T13:39:03Z  
115-hjres-127 115 hjres 127 Pay Our Military Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2018 Armed Forces and National Security 2018-01-19 2018-01-19 Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. House Rep. Coffman, Mike [R-CO-6] CO R C001077 0 Pay Our Military Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2018 This joint resolution provides FY2018 continuing appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for military pay, death gratuities, and related benefits for survivors of deceased members of the military. The funding is available until the earlier of September 30, 2018, or the enactment of specified appropriations legislation. The joint resolution provides continuing appropriations for: the payment of a death gratuity, the payment or reimbursement of funeral and burial expenses, the payment or reimbursement of authorized funeral travel and travel related to the dignified transfer of remains and unit memorial services, and the temporary continuation of a basic allowance of housing for dependents of members dying on active duty. It also provides continuing appropriations for pay and allowances of: (1) members of the Armed Forces, including reserve components, who perform active service during the period for which the funds are available; and (2) civilian personnel or contractors of DOD (and the Department of Homeland Security in the case of the Coast Guard) who are providing support to members of the Armed Forces. 2023-01-11T13:39:03Z  
115-hjres-125 115 hjres 125 Making an extension of continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes. Economics and Public Finance 2018-01-16 2018-01-16 Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Budget, 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. Frelinghuysen, Rodney P. [R-NJ-11] NJ R F000372 0 This joint resolution amends the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 to extend the expiration date of the FY2018 Continuing Resolution (CR) from January 19, 2018, to February 16, 2018. The joint resolution provides continuing appropriations for federal agencies through the earlier of February 16, 2018, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations legislation. It prevents a government shutdown that would otherwise occur when the existing CR expires. The joint resolution amends title XXI (Children's Health insurance Program) (CHIP) of the Social Security Act to extend funding through FY2023 for CHIP. In addition, the joint resolution: (1) extends through FY2023 funding for the Child Enrollment Contingency Fund, the Childhood Obesity Demonstration Project, the Pediatric Quality Measures Program, and specified outreach and enrollment grants; and (2) reauthorizes through FY2023 the qualifying-states option and the express-lane eligibility option. Current law provides states with an enhanced Federal Matching Assistance Percentage (FMAP) for child-health assistance through FY2019. The joint resolution maintains the enhanced FMAP in FY2020, but halves the percentage-point increase. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services shall make additional funding available to states for specified activities related to mechanized claims systems. The joint resolution amends the Internal Revenue Code and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to suspend specified health-related taxes and fees. Specified budgetary effects of the joint resolution shall be exempt from Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) rules and certain budget scorekeeping guidelines. 2023-01-11T13:39:03Z  
115-hjres-124 115 hjres 124 Making further additional continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes. Economics and Public Finance 2017-12-13 2017-12-13 Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on the Budget, and Ways and Means, 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. Frelinghuysen, Rodney P. [R-NJ-11] NJ R F000372 0 DIVISION A--FURTHER ADDITIONAL CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2018 Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 This division amends the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 to provide continuing FY2018 appropriations to most federal agencies through January 19, 2018 (December 22, 2017, under current law). It prevents a partial government shutdown that would otherwise occur when the existing continuing resolution expires because the FY2018 appropriations bills have not been enacted. It also exempts security spending from sequestration (automatic spending cuts) for FY2018 and delays the sequestration for nonsecurity spending. DIVISION B--DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS This division provides appropriations to the Department of Defense for the remainder of FY2018, including emergency appropriations for missile defense programs. DIVISION C--CHAMPIONING HEALTHY KIDS ACT Continuing Community Health And Medical Professional Programs to Improve Our Nation, Increase National Gains, and Help Ensure Access for Little Ones, Toddlers, and Hopeful Youth by Keeping Insurance Delivery Stable Act of 2017 or the CHAMPIONING HEALTHY KIDS Act This division extends the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) through FY2022 and also extends several other public health programs. The division also increases Medicaid funding for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands through FY2019 and modifies the Medicaid payment reductions for disproportionate-share hospitals (which receive additional payment under Medicaid for treating a large share of low-income patients). In addition, the bill: modifies the grace period for paying health insurance premiums under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, reduces appropriations for the Prevention and Public Health Fund, alters third-party liability rules under Medicaid and CHIP, modifies the treatment of lottery winnings and other lump-sum income under Medicaid income eligibility rules, and eliminates Medicare premium subsidies for beneficiaries with annual incomes exceeding $50… 2023-01-11T13:39:20Z  
115-hjres-123 115 hjres 123 Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes. Economics and Public Finance 2017-12-04 2017-12-08 Signed by President. House Rep. Frelinghuysen, Rodney P. [R-NJ-11] NJ R F000372 0 (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on December 7, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.) DIVISION A--FURTHER CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2018 Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 (Sec. 101) This division amends the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 to extend the expiration date of the FY2018 Continuing Resolution (CR) from December 8, 2017, to December 22, 2017. The division provides continuing appropriations for federal agencies through the earlier of December 22, 2017, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations legislation. It prevents a government shutdown that would otherwise occur when the existing CR expires because none of the 12 FY2018 regular appropriations bills that fund the federal government have been enacted. DIVISION B--CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM (CHIP) ALLOCATION REDISTRIBUTION SPECIAL RULE (Sec. 201) This division amends title XXI (Children's Health Insurance Program [CHIP]) of the Social Security Act to establish a special rule, with respect to the first quarter of FY2018, for the redistribution of unused CHIP allotments to state child health plans experiencing emergency shortfalls. Specifically, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) must redistribute unused allotments to each such state in an amount equal to the state's emergency shortfall before the CMS may redistribute the allotments to any state that is experiencing a nonemergency shortfall. 2023-09-05T16:12:11Z  
115-hjres-122 115 hjres 122 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Payday, Vehicle Title, and Certain High-Cost Installment Loans". Finance and Financial Sector 2017-12-01 2017-12-01 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. House Rep. Ross, Dennis A. [R-FL-15] FL R R000593 44 This joint resolution nullifies the rule finalized by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on November 17, 2017, regarding payday, vehicle title, and other high-cost installment loans. 2023-01-11T13:39:20Z  
115-hjres-121 115 hjres 121 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to parental rights. Families 2017-11-16 2017-12-13 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. House Rep. Hultgren, Randy [R-IL-14] IL R H001059 20 Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment stating that: the liberty of parents to direct the upbringing, education, and care of their children is a fundamental right; the parental right to direct education includes the right to choose, as an alternative to public education, private, religious, or home schools, and the right to make reasonable choices within public schools for one's child; neither the United States nor any state shall infringe upon these rights without demonstrating that its governmental interest as applied to the person is of the highest order and not otherwise served; the parental rights guaranteed by this amendment shall not be denied or abridged on account of disability; and this amendment shall not be construed to apply to a parental action or decision that would end life. 2023-01-11T13:38:10Z  
115-hjres-120 115 hjres 120 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States limiting the pardon power of the President. Crime and Law Enforcement 2017-10-31 2017-11-02 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8391-8392) House Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] TN D C001068 11 Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting the President from granting a pardon or reprieve to himself or herself, to certain members of the President's family, to members of the President's administration, or to paid employees of the President's presidential campaign. 2023-01-11T13:38:31Z  
115-hjres-119 115 hjres 119 Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Economics and Public Finance 2017-10-23 2017-11-01 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. House Rep. Brat, Dave [R-VA-7] VA R B001290 15 Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment requiring federal expenditures and receipts to be balanced, excluding expenditures for payment of debt and receipts derived from borrowing. The requirement may be met over more than one year to accommodate economic conditions. In emergency situations, two-thirds of the House of Representatives and the Senate may authorize expenditures to exceed receipts for a limited time. Debts from emergency expenditures must be paid as soon as practicable. Congress may enforce the article with legislation, which must require compliance within 10 years of ratification. 2023-01-11T13:38:31Z  
115-hjres-118 115 hjres 118 Authorization for Use of Military Force Against al-Qaeda, the Taliban, and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria International Affairs 2017-10-12 2017-10-12 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. House Rep. Coffman, Mike [R-CO-6] CO R C001077 7 Authorization for Use of Military Force Against al-Qaeda, the Taliban, and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria This joint resolution: (1) authorizes the President, for the next five years, to use all necessary and appropriate force to prevent any future acts of international terrorism against the United States by al-Qaeda, the Taliban, the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), or any person, other than a sovereign nation, that is a part of or substantially supports any such group and that has engaged in hostilities against the United States, the U.S. Armed Forces, or civilian personnel supporting the U.S. Armed Forces; and (2) is intended to constitute specific statutory authorization to introduce U.S. Armed Forces into hostilities or into situations wherein involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated by the circumstances, within the meaning of the War Powers Resolution. The President must report to Congress every 90 days describing actions taken pursuant to such authorization. The bill repeals: (1) the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force, and (2) the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002. 2023-01-11T13:38:31Z  
115-hjres-117 115 hjres 117 Condemning the violence and domestic terrorist attack that took place during events between August 11 and August 12, 2017, in Charlottesville, Virginia, recognizing the first responders who lost their lives while monitoring the events, offering deepest condolences to the families and friends of those individuals who were killed and deepest sympathies and support to those individuals who were injured in the attack, expressing support for the Charlottesville community, rejecting White nationalists, White supremacists, the Ku Klux Klan, neo-Nazis, and other hate groups, and urging the President and the President's Cabinet to use all available resources to address the threats posed by those groups. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2017-09-07 2017-09-07 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Garrett, Thomas A., Jr. [R-VA-5] VA R G000580 11 This joint resolution condemns the racist violence and domestic terror attack in Charlottesville, Virginia, and rejects white nationalism, white supremacy, and neo-Nazism sentiments as antithetical to U.S. values.  Congress offers condolences to the families of those who died in Charlottesville and sympathy and support for those injured, and expresses support to the Charlottesville community. Congress urges the President and the Administration to speak out against hate groups and use all available resources to address the growing prevalence of domestic hate groups. 2023-01-11T13:38:46Z  
115-hjres-116 115 hjres 116 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States prohibiting Congress and the States from abridging the right of citizens to affordable, quality health care. Health 2017-07-28 2017-08-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. House Rep. McEachin, A. Donald [D-VA-4] VA D M001200 12 Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that grants U.S. citizens a right to affordable, quality health care. 2023-01-11T13:37:29Z  
115-hjres-114 115 hjres 114 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States which requires (except during time of war and subject to suspension by Congress) that the total amount of money expended by the United States during any fiscal year not exceed the amount of certain revenue received by the United States during such fiscal year and not exceed 20 percent of the gross domestic product of the United States during the previous calendar year. Economics and Public Finance 2017-07-27 2017-08-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. House Rep. Roby, Martha [R-AL-2] AL R R000591 0 Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting the total amount of money expended by the United States during a fiscal year from exceeding total revenue received for that fiscal year, excluding revenue from the issuance of bonds, notes, or other obligations of the United States. The amendment also: (1) prohibits the total amount of money expended by the United States in any fiscal year from exceeding 20% of the gross domestic product of the United States, and (2) requires the President to submit to Congress an annual budget in which total outlays do not exceed total revenues received. The spending restrictions do not apply during a fiscal year in which a declaration of war is in effect, or if three-fifths of the Senate and two-thirds of the House of Representatives vote to suspend the restrictions. 2023-01-11T13:37:29Z  
115-hjres-115 115 hjres 115 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the presidential pardoning power. Crime and Law Enforcement 2017-07-27 2017-08-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. House Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9] TX D G000553 3 Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment denying the President the power to grant himself a reprieve or pardon for an offense against the United States. 2023-01-11T13:37:29Z  
115-hjres-111 115 hjres 111 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Arbitration Agreements". Finance and Financial Sector 2017-07-20 2017-11-01 Signed by President. House Rep. Rothfus, Keith J. [R-PA-12] PA R R000598 34 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) This joint resolution nullifies a rule submitted by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) regarding arbitration agreements. (The rule regulates the use of arbitration agreements in contracts for specific consumer financial products and services. It prohibits the use of a predispute arbitration agreement to prevent a consumer from filing or participating in certain class action suits. The rule also requires consumer financial product and service providers to furnish the CFPB with particular information regarding arbitrations.) 2023-09-05T16:11:56Z  
115-hjres-112 115 hjres 112 Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Islamist Extremism International Affairs 2017-07-20 2017-07-20 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. House Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-4] PA R P000605 0 Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Islamist Extremism This joint resolution authorizes the President to use the Armed Forces against the Islamic State, Al-Qaeda, Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb, Al Shabab, Boko Haram, Al-Nusrah Front, the Haqqani-Network, the Taliban, Houthi's, Khorasan Group, Hezbollah, and any substantial supporters, associated forces, or closely related successor entities. The President may add an organization if: (1) the President determines that the organization supports Islamist extremism and submits to Congress the organization's name and supporting documents, and (2) Congress enacts a joint resolution providing for the use of the Armed Forces against the organization. This joint resolution is intended to constitute specific statutory authorization pursuant to section 5(b) of the War Powers Resolution. Nothing in this joint resolution supersedes any requirement of the War Powers Resolution. The following provisions of law are repealed: The Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002, and The Authorization for Use of Military Force. 2023-01-11T13:37:30Z  
115-hjres-113 115 hjres 113 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the authority of Congress and the States to regulate contributions and expenditures in political campaigns and to enact public financing systems for such campaigns. Government Operations and Politics 2017-07-20 2017-08-03 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. House Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-28] CA D S001150 19 Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution prohibits construction of the Constitution as forbidding Congress or the states from: (1) imposing reasonable content-neutral limitations on private campaign contributions or independent election expenditures; or (2) enacting systems of public campaign financing, including those designed to restrict the influence of private wealth by offsetting campaign spending or independent expenditures with increased public funding. 2023-01-11T13:37:29Z  
115-hjres-109 115 hjres 109 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for balanced budgets for the Government. Economics and Public Finance 2017-07-19 2017-07-19 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. House Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4] OR D D000191 0 Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting total outlays for a fiscal year from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year, unless three-fifths of each chamber of Congress authorizes the excess with a rollcall vote. The authorization must include an adequate increase in the debt limit for the specific excess of outlays. The prohibition excludes outlays for repayment of debt principal and receipts derived from borrowing. The President must submit a balanced budget to Congress annually. Total outlays for the Social Security trust funds over 75 years must not exceed total receipts for 75 years, unless three-fifths of each chamber of Congress authorizes the specific excess by a rollcall vote. Congress may waive the requirements by a rollcall vote for any year in which a declaration of war is in effect. The waiver must: (1) identify and be limited to the outlays necessary for the war, and (2) include an adequate increase in the debt limit for the specific excess of outlays. 2023-01-11T13:37:30Z  
115-hjres-110 115 hjres 110 Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Economics and Public Finance 2017-07-19 2017-08-03 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. House Rep. Stivers, Steve [R-OH-15] OH R S001187 1 Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting total outlays for a fiscal year from exceeding total receipts for the year, excluding outlays for repayment of debt principal and receipts derived from borrowing. The President must submit an annual budget in which total outlays for the fiscal year do not exceed total receipts. Congress may waive the requirements for any fiscal year in which: a declaration of war is in effect, the United States is engaged in a military conflict which causes an imminent and serious military threat to national security as declared by a joint resolution, or a national emergency has been declared by a joint resolution. Any waiver must identify and be limited to the specific increase for the year that is necessary for the military conflict or emergency. Any increase in spending pursuant to a waiver must be offset by a budget surplus within 10 years of the end of the waiver. 2023-01-11T13:37:30Z  
115-hjres-108 115 hjres 108 Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2018 during any period between October 1, 2017, and December 14, 2017, for which discretionary appropriations have lapsed, and for other purposes. Economics and Public Finance 2017-07-12 2017-07-12 Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. House Rep. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ-7] AZ D G000574 0 This joint resolution provides continuing FY2018 appropriations to federal agencies through December 14, 2017, or the enactment of specified appropriations legislation. It is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and prevents a government shutdown that would otherwise occur when FY2018 begins on October 1, 2017, if the 12 FY2018 regular appropriations bills that fund the federal government have not been enacted. 2023-01-11T13:37:30Z  
115-hjres-107 115 hjres 107 Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Economics and Public Finance 2017-06-29 2017-06-29 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. House Rep. Murphy, Stephanie N. [D-FL-7] FL D M001202 13 Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting total outlays for a fiscal year from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year unless Congress authorizes the excess by a three-fifths roll call vote of each chamber. The prohibition excludes outlays for repayment of debt principal, receipts derived from borrowing, and receipts or outlays of the Social Security and Medicare trust funds. The amendment requires the President to annually submit to Congress a budget in which total outlays do not exceed total receipts. The balanced budget requirement does not apply if: a declaration of war is in effect or if the United States is engaged in military conflict which causes an imminent and serious military threat to national security, or during the fiscal year or preceding fiscal year, the U.S. economy grew by less than 0% in real gross domestic product during two or more consecutive quarters or the unemployment rate was more than 7% during two or more consecutive months. The amendment prohibits a court from enforcing the requirements by ordering cuts to Social Security or Medicare payments unless the funds available to the trust fund for a program are not sufficient to cover the outlays that would occur during the year if the fund were fully solvent. 2023-01-11T13:36:20Z  
115-hjres-106 115 hjres 106 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 2017-06-22 2017-07-19 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. House Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8] OH R D000626 3 Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment requiring Representatives to be apportioned among the several states according to their respective numbers, which shall be determined by counting the number of U.S. citizens in each state. 2023-01-11T13:36:20Z  
115-hjres-105 115 hjres 105 Condemning the deadly attack on May 26, 2017, in Portland, Oregon, expressing deepest condolences to the families and friends of the victims, and supporting community efforts to overcome hatred, bigotry, and violence. Crime and Law Enforcement 2017-06-06 2017-06-06 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. House Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3] OR D B000574 4 This joint resolution condemns the deadly attack on May 26, 2017, in Portland, Oregon, in which two innocent people were killed and one injured while standing up to hate and intolerance. Congress offers deepest condolences to the families of Rick Best and Taliesin Myrddin Namkai-Meche and expresses its hope for the swift and complete recovery of Micah David-Cole Fletcher. Congress supports community efforts towards healing from this terrible crime and nationwide efforts to overcome hatred, bigotry, and, violence. 2023-01-11T13:36:20Z  
115-hjres-102 115 hjres 102 Relating to the disapproval of the proposed export to the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles. International Affairs 2017-05-25 2017-05-25 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. House Rep. Amash, Justin [R-MI-3] MI R A000367 14 This joint resolution prohibits the issuance of a license for the following proposed exports to the government of Saudi Arabia: the transfer of certain technical data, hardware, and defense services to the Royal Saudi Air Force and Boeing Saudi Arabia to support the deployment of the Joint Direct Attack Munition off Saudi Arabia's western made aircraft platforms; the transfer of certain technical data, hardware, and defense services to the Royal Saudi Air Force to support the integration of the FMU-152A/B JPB Fuze System into the MK-80, BLU-109, and BLU-100 series warhead family of weapons; and the transfer of defense articles, defense services, and technical data to support the Paveway II and III, Enhanced Paveway II and III, and Paveway IV Weapons Systems for the Royal Saudi Air Force F-15, Tornado, and Typhoon Aircraft. 2023-01-11T13:36:52Z  
115-hjres-103 115 hjres 103 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses". Labor and Employment 2017-05-25 2017-05-25 Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. House Rep. Gibbs, Bob [R-OH-7] OH R G000563 3 This joint resolution nullifies the Department of Labor's rule, which was published on May 12, 2016, about tracking workplace injuries and illnesses. 2023-01-11T13:36:52Z  
115-hjres-104 115 hjres 104 To provide limitations on the transfer of air-to-ground munitions from the United States to Saudi Arabia. International Affairs 2017-05-25 2017-05-25 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. House Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-33] CA D L000582 7 This joint resolution prohibits the transfer to Saudi Arabia of U.S. air-to-ground munitions until the President certifies to Congress that: (1) Saudi Arabia and its coalition partners are taking all feasible precautions to reduce the risk of civilian harm and exercising proportional use of force in the course of military actions and are making demonstrable efforts to facilitate the flow of critical humanitarian aid and commercial goods; and (2) Saudi Arabia is taking effective measures to target designated foreign terrorist organizations, including al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula and affiliates of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, as part of its military operations in Yemen. 2023-01-11T13:36:52Z  
115-hjres-101 115 hjres 101 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms an individual may serve as a Member of Congress. Congress 2017-05-18 2017-06-07 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. House Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19] TX R A000375 4 Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment limiting Members of the Senate to two full terms and Members of the House of Representatives to six full terms. 2023-01-11T13:36:52Z  
115-hjres-100 115 hjres 100 Consolidated Authorization for Use of Military Force Resolution of 2017 International Affairs 2017-04-27 2017-04-27 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. House Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-28] CA D S001150 13 Consolidated Authorization for Use of Military Force Resolution of 2017 This joint resolution authorizes the President, for three years, to use all necessary and appropriate force to protect U.S. national security against Al Qaeda, the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), the Afghan Taliban, and any associated organized and armed group that is a co-belligerent against the United States. Congress declares that this authorization is intended to constitute specific statutory authorization under the War Powers Resolution and that nothing in this joint resolution supersedes any requirement of such resolution. The President shall: (1) submit to Congress and publish in the Federal Register at least every 90 days a list of entities (including their locations) against which such authority has been exercised. If the President exercises such authority to deploy ground forces in a combat role, the President shall notify Congress at the earliest possible date after such deployment consistent with U.S. national security interests. A joint resolution introduced on or after such notification that provides for modification or repeal of a deployment authority shall be considered to be in accordance with applicable procedures under the War Powers Resolution. Specified prior authorizations for the use of military force are repealed. 2023-01-11T13:36:08Z  
115-hjres-99 115 hjres 99 Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2017, and for other purposes. Economics and Public Finance 2017-04-26 2017-04-28 Signed by President. House Rep. Frelinghuysen, Rodney P. [R-NJ-11] NJ R F000372 0 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) This joint resolution amends the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2017 to provide continuing FY2017 appropriations for most federal agencies through the earlier of May 5, 2017, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations legislation. It is commonly referred to as a continuing resolution (CR) and prevents a partial government shutdown that would otherwise occur after the existing CR expires on April 28, 2017, because 11 of the 12 FY2017 regular appropriations bills that fund the federal government have not been enacted. (The Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 was signed into law on September 29, 2016.) The CR also amends the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to extend through May 5, 2017, a provision that provides health care benefits for certain retired miners and their families. 2023-09-05T16:12:18Z  
115-hjres-98 115 hjres 98 Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Economics and Public Finance 2017-04-08 2017-04-21 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. House Rep. Ratcliffe, John [R-TX-4] TX R R000601 1 Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting total outlays for a fiscal year from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year unless Congress authorizes the excess by a two-thirds roll call vote of each chamber. The prohibition excludes outlays for repayment of debt principal and receipts derived from borrowing. The amendment also: prohibits total outlays for any fiscal year from exceeding 18% of the economic output of the United States unless two-thirds of each chamber of Congress provides a specific increase in outlays above this amount; requires a three-fourths roll call vote of each chamber of Congress to increase the public debt limit; requires a two-thirds roll call vote of each chamber of Congress to increase revenue; requires the President to transmit to Congress a proposed balanced budget each year and prohibits the President from being compensated if the requirement is not met; and requires Congress to consider and approve a balanced budget each year and prohibits Members of Congress from being compensated if the requirement is not met. Congress may waive these requirements when a declaration of war is in effect or if the United States is engaged in a military conflict which causes an imminent and serious military threat to national security. The amendment prohibits a court from entering an order in any action that results in an increase in the collection of revenue. 2023-01-11T13:36:07Z  
115-hjres-95 115 hjres 95 Expressing support for designation of September 2017 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 2017-04-06 2017-04-06 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. House Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] TX D J000032 9 Supports the designation of Gospel Music Heritage Month, which would recognize the contributions to U.S. culture derived from the rich heritage of gospel music and gospel music artists. 2023-01-11T13:36:08Z  
115-hjres-96 115 hjres 96 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Interior relating to "Eastern Interior Proposed Resource Management Plan and Final Environmental Impact Statement". Public Lands and Natural Resources 2017-04-06 2017-04-06 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. House Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] AK R Y000033 0 This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Department of the Interior relating to the management plan prepared by the Bureau of Land Management for the Eastern Interior Planning Area in Alaska, entitled the "Eastern Interior Proposed Resource Management Plan and Final Environmental Impact Statement," published on July 29, 2016. 2023-01-11T13:36:08Z  
115-hjres-97 115 hjres 97 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Agriculture relating to "Tongass National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan Amendment". Public Lands and Natural Resources 2017-04-06 2017-04-06 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. House Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] AK R Y000033 0 This joint resolution nullifies the rule finalized by the Department of Agriculture on December 8, 2016, relating to the Tongass National Forest Land and Resource Plan Amendment for the Tongass National Forest in Alaska. 2023-01-11T13:36:07Z  
115-hjres-94 115 hjres 94 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to repeal the sixteenth article of amendment. Taxation 2017-04-05 2017-04-21 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. House Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-4] IA R K000362 1 Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment repealing the Sixteenth Amendment to the Constitution (authorizing taxation of income). 2023-01-11T13:36:08Z  
115-hjres-93 115 hjres 93 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect the rights of crime victims. Crime and Law Enforcement 2017-04-03 2017-04-12 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. House Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8] AZ R F000448 2 Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting the United States or a state from denying or abridging certain rights of crime victims (e.g., the right to be notified of proceedings related to the offense). 2023-01-11T13:36:08Z  
115-hjres-92 115 hjres 92 Granting the consent and approval of Congress for the Commonwealth of Virginia, the State of Maryland, and the District of Columbia to amend the Washington Area Transit Regulation Compact. Transportation and Public Works 2017-03-28 2017-07-18 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Comstock, Barbara [R-VA-10] VA R C001105 7 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Interstate Compact (Sec. 2) This joint resolution grants congressional consent to amendments of Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Regulation Compact relating to the appointment and removal of members and alternates of the Board of Directors of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority by compact signatories. 2023-01-11T13:35:48Z  
115-hjres-91 115 hjres 91 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding Presidential election voting rights for residents of all United States territories and commonwealths. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2017-03-23 2017-04-06 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. House Del. Plaskett, Stacey E. [D-VI-At Large] VI D P000610 1 Constitutional Amendment Declares that the right of citizens of the United States to vote in the election for President and Vice President shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of residency in a U.S. territory or commonwealth. 2023-01-11T13:35:48Z  
115-hjres-90 115 hjres 90 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the authority of Congress and the States to regulate the expenditure of funds for political activity by corporations. Government Operations and Politics 2017-03-16 2017-03-21 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. House Rep. Shea-Porter, Carol [D-NH-1] NH D S001170 7 Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution states that nothing in the U.S. Constitution shall prohibit Congress and the states from imposing content-neutral regulations and restrictions on the expenditure of funds for political activity by any corporation, limited liability company, or other corporate entity, including but not limited to contributions in support of, or in opposition to, a candidate for public office. 2023-01-11T13:35:48Z  
115-hjres-89 115 hjres 89 Authorization for Use of Military Force Against al-Qaeda, the Taliban, and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria International Affairs 2017-03-15 2017-03-15 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. House Rep. Banks, Jim [R-IN-3] IN R B001299 4 Authorization for Use of Military Force Against al-Qaeda, the Taliban, and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria This joint resolution: (1) authorizes the President to use all necessary and appropriate force against al-Qaeda, the Taliban, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), successor organizations, and associated forces; and (2) grants specific statutory authorization to introduce U.S. Armed Forces into hostilities or into situations wherein involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated by the circumstances, within the meaning of the War Powers Resolution. Such grant of authority includes the authority for the Armed Forces to detain, pending disposition under the law of war, persons who are a part of or substantially supported al-Qaeda, the Taliban, ISIS, any successor organization, or any associated force of those organizations. The President must submit to specified congressional committees a comprehensive strategy to defeat ISIS, detailing specified elements. The President must report to Congress on matters relevant to this joint resolution, including actions taken pursuant to the exercise of authority granted by this resolution, at least every 60 days. The bill repeals: (1) the Authorization for Use of Military Force, and (2) the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002. 2023-01-11T13:35:48Z  
115-hjres-87 115 hjres 87 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Approval, Disapproval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Partial Approval and Partial Disapproval of Air Quality Implementation Plans and Federal Implementation Plan; Utah; Revisions to Regional Haze State Implementation Plan; Federal Implementation Plan for Regional Haze". Environmental Protection 2017-03-10 2017-03-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment. House Rep. Chaffetz, Jason [R-UT-3] UT R C001076 3 This joint resolution nullifies the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency on July 5, 2016, relating to a revised state implementation plan for regional haze that was submitted by Utah under the Clean Air Act. 2023-01-11T13:35:48Z  
115-hjres-88 115 hjres 88 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the authority of Congress and the States to regulate corporations, limited liability companies or other corporate entities established by the laws of any State, the United States, or any foreign state. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2017-03-10 2017-03-10 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. House Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2] MA D M000312 16 Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment declaring that: (1) the rights protected by the Constitution are intended to be the rights of natural persons; (2) the words "people," "person," or "citizen" as used in the Constitution do not include corporations, limited liability companies, or other corporate entities established by the laws of any state, the United States, or any foreign state; and (3) such corporate entities are subject to such regulation as the people, through their elected state and federal representatives, deem reasonable and are otherwise consistent with the powers of Congress and the states. Nothing in the amendment shall be construed to limit the rights of freedom of speech, the press, exercise of religion, association, and all such other unalienable rights of the people. 2023-01-11T13:35:48Z  
115-hjres-86 115 hjres 86 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services". Science, Technology, Communications 2017-03-08 2017-03-10 Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. House Rep. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN-7] TN R B001243 16 This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission entitled "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services." The rule published on December 2, 2016: (1) applies the customer privacy requirements of the Communications Act of 1934 to broadband Internet access service and other telecommunications services, (2) requires telecommunications carriers to inform customers about rights to opt in or opt out of the use or the sharing of their confidential information, (3) adopts data security and breach notification requirements, (4) prohibits broadband service offerings that are contingent on surrendering privacy rights, and (5) requires disclosures and affirmative consent when a broadband provider offers customers financial incentives in exchange for the provider's right to use a customer's confidential information. 2023-01-11T13:35:48Z  
115-hjres-84 115 hjres 84 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Transportation relating to "Metropolitan Planning Organization Coordination and Planning Area Reform". Transportation and Public Works 2017-03-01 2017-03-02 Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. House Rep. Lewis, Jason [R-MN-2] MN R L000587 0 This joint resolution nullifies the Federal Highway Administration's and the Federal Transit Administration's rule finalized on December 20, 2016, that revises transportation planning regulations concerning the alignment of planning regulations with statutory provisions relating to the establishment of metropolitan planning area boundaries and the designation of metropolitan planning organizations. 2023-01-11T13:35:48Z  
115-hjres-85 115 hjres 85 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States limiting the number of terms Senators and Representatives may serve. Congress 2017-03-01 2017-03-16 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. House Rep. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8] WI R G000579 7 Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment limiting Members of the House of Representatives to six terms and Members of the Senate to two terms. This article shall not apply to any person who served as a Representative or as a Senator before the 115th Congress. 2023-01-11T13:35:48Z  
115-hjres-83 115 hjres 83 Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Clarification of Employer's Continuing Obligation to Make and Maintain an Accurate Record of Each Recordable Injury and Illness". Labor and Employment 2017-02-21 2017-04-03 Signed by President. House Rep. Byrne, Bradley [R-AL-1] AL R B001289 11 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) This joint resolution nullifies the Department of Labor's rule that was published on December 19, 2016, about employers' ongoing obligation to make and maintain records of work-related injuries and illnesses. 2023-09-05T16:13:09Z  
115-hjres-76 115 hjres 76 Granting the consent and approval of Congress for the Commonwealth of Virginia, the State of Maryland, and the District of Columbia to enter into a compact relating to the establishment of the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission. Transportation and Public Works 2017-02-16 2017-08-22 Signed by President. House Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5] MD D H000874 8 (This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on July 17, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Interstate Compact (Sec. 1) This joint resolution grants congressional consent and approval for the Commonwealth of Virginia, the state of Maryland, and the District of Columbia to enter into a Metrorail Safety Commission (MSC) Interstate Compact. The MSC Compact establishes a Washington Metrorail Safety Commission for the safety oversight of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Rail (Metrorail) system. The commission shall: distribute a written State Safety Oversight Program; enforce implementation of WMATA's Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan, as well as audit triennially WMATA's compliance with such plan; enforce implementation of any Corrective Action Plans; enforce relevant federal and state laws and regulations relating to Metrorail safety; publish annually a Metrorail safety report, including updates of Corrective Action Plans, Commission directives, and on-going investigations; and publish annually a report on commission operations. An independent annual audit shall be made of commission financial accounts. Any signatory may withdraw from the MSC Compact, which shall constitute its termination. 2023-09-05T16:11:37Z  
115-hjres-77 115 hjres 77 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Army Corps of Engineers relating to the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin Water Control Master Manual. Water Resources Development 2017-02-16 2017-02-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management. House Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2] FL R D000628 12 This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Army Corps of Engineers relating to the Update of the Water Control Manual for the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia and a Water Supply Storage Assessment (published December 2016). 2023-01-11T13:35:14Z  
115-hjres-78 115 hjres 78 Providing for the reappointment of Stephen M. Case as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. Government Operations and Politics 2017-02-16 2017-02-16 Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. House Rep. Johnson, Sam [R-TX-3] TX R J000174 2 This joint resolution reappoints Stephen M. Case as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. 2023-01-11T13:35:14Z  
115-hjres-79 115 hjres 79 Providing for the appointment of Michael Govan as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. Government Operations and Politics 2017-02-16 2017-02-16 Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. House Rep. Johnson, Sam [R-TX-3] TX R J000174 2 This joint resolution appoints Michael Govan as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. 2023-01-11T13:35:14Z  
115-hjres-80 115 hjres 80 Providing for the appointment of Roger W. Ferguson as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. Government Operations and Politics 2017-02-16 2017-02-16 Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. House Rep. Johnson, Sam [R-TX-3] TX R J000174 2 This joint resolution appoints Roger W. Ferguson as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. 2023-01-11T13:35:14Z  
115-hjres-81 115 hjres 81 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding health care. Health 2017-02-16 2017-03-09 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. House Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4] MN D M001143 0 Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that grants U.S. citizens a right to health care. 2023-01-11T13:35:14Z  
115-hjres-82 115 hjres 82 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule of the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Onshore Oil and Gas Operations; Federal and Indian Oil and Gas Leases; Measurement of Oil". Public Lands and Natural Resources 2017-02-16 2017-02-16 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. House Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4] AR R W000821 3 This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management titled "Onshore Oil and Gas Operations; Federal and Indian Oil and Gas Leases; Measurement of Oil."The rule published in the Federal Register on November 17, 2016, addresses onshore oil and gas operations and production. 2023-01-11T13:35:14Z  
115-hjres-74 115 hjres 74 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right to vote. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2017-02-15 2017-03-09 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. House Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2] WI D P000607 37 Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment granting every U.S. citizen of legal voting age the fundamental right to vote in any public election held in the jurisdiction in which the citizen resides. 2023-01-11T13:35:14Z  
115-hjres-75 115 hjres 75 War Powers Amendments of 2017 International Affairs 2017-02-15 2017-02-15 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. House Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4] OR D D000191 13 War Powers Amendments of 2017 This joint resolution rewrites the War Powers Resolution. Congressional consultation procedures are included concerning the participation of U.S. Armed Forces in certain military operations of the United Nations. Additional conditions are provided concerning emergency use of the Armed Forces. 2023-01-11T13:35:14Z  
115-hjres-72 115 hjres 72 Relating to the disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Kenya of Air Tractor aircraft with weapons, and related support. International Affairs 2017-02-14 2017-02-14 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. House Rep. Budd, Ted [R-NC-13] NC R B001305 9 This joint resolution prohibits the issuance of a letter of offer with respect to any of the following proposed sales to the government of Kenya, as described in the certification Transmittal No. 16-79 sent to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the chairman of the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act on January 19, 2017: twelve Air Tractor AT-802L; two AT-504 trainer aircraft; and weapons package, technical support, and program management. 2023-01-11T13:35:14Z  
115-hjres-73 115 hjres 73 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to prepaid accounts under the Electronic Fund Transfer Act and the Truth in Lending Act. Finance and Financial Sector 2017-02-14 2017-02-14 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. House Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25] TX R W000816 45 This joint resolution nullifies the rule finalized by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on November 22, 2016, relating to prepaid accounts under the Electronic Fund Transfer Act and the Truth in Lending Act. The rule establishes various consumer protections with respect to prepaid accounts. 2023-01-11T13:35:14Z  
115-hjres-71 115 hjres 71 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule of the Office of Natural Resources Revenue of the Department of the Interior relating to consolidated Federal oil and gas and Federal and Indian coal valuation reform. Public Lands and Natural Resources 2017-02-13 2017-02-13 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. House Rep. Tipton, Scott R. [R-CO-3] CO R T000470 22 This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Office of Natural Resources Revenue titled "Consolidated Federal Oil & Gas and Federal & Indian Coal Valuation Reform."The rule published in the Federal Register on July 1, 2016, addresses royalties generated from oil, gas, and coal production. 2023-01-11T13:35:14Z  
115-hjres-70 115 hjres 70 Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of the Interior regarding requirements for exploratory drilling on the Arctic Outer Continental Shelf. Energy 2017-02-09 2017-02-09 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. House Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] AK R Y000033 6 This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management titled "Oil and Gas and Sulfur Operations on the Outer Continental Shelf Requirements for Exploratory Drilling on the Arctic Outer Continental Shelf." The rule published in the Federal Register on July 15, 2016, limits exploration of oil and gas resources in the Arctic Outer Continental Shelf. 2023-01-11T13:35:14Z  
115-hjres-65 115 hjres 65 Every Vote Counts Amendment Government Operations and Politics 2017-02-07 2017-02-14 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. House Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29] TX D G000410 25 Constitutional Amendment Every Vote Counts Amendment This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment requiring the President and Vice President to be elected directly by the people of the states and the District of Columbia. 2023-01-11T13:35:14Z  
115-hjres-66 115 hjres 66 Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to savings arrangements established by States for non-governmental employees. Labor and Employment 2017-02-07 2017-05-17 Signed by President. House Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-7] MI R W000798 7 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) This joint resolution nullifies a rule submitted by the Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration regarding savings arrangements established by states for non-governmental employees. (The rule describes circumstances in which state payroll deduction savings programs with automatic enrollment would not give rise to the establishment of employee pension benefit plans under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 [ERISA]. It provides guidance to states designing the programs to reduce the risk of ERISA preemption of state laws and private-sector employers that may be covered by the state laws.) 2023-09-05T16:13:01Z  
115-hjres-67 115 hjres 67 Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to savings arrangements established by qualified State political subdivisions for non-governmental employees. Labor and Employment 2017-02-07 2017-04-13 Signed by President. House Rep. Rooney, Francis [R-FL-19] FL R R000607 7 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) This joint resolution nullifies a rule submitted by the Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration regarding savings arrangements established by qualified state political subdivisions for non-governmental employees. (The rule amends a final regulation that describes how states may design and operate payroll deduction savings programs for private-sector employees, including programs that use automatic enrollment, without causing the states or private-sector employers to have established employee pension benefit plans under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 [ERISA]. The amendment expands the regulation beyond states to cover qualified state political subdivisions and their programs that otherwise comply with the regulation.) 2023-09-05T16:13:15Z  
115-hjres-68 115 hjres 68 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5 of the United States Code of a rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to standards for measurement and reporting of gas removed or sold from Federal and Indian lands and areas subject to communitization agreements. Public Lands and Natural Resources 2017-02-07 2017-02-07 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. House Rep. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND-At Large] ND R C001096 2 This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management titled "Onshore Oil and Gas Operations; Federal and Indian Oil and Gas Leases; Measurement of Gas."The rule published in the Federal Register on November 17, 2016, addresses onshore oil and gas operations and production. 2023-01-11T13:35:14Z  
115-hjres-69 115 hjres 69 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule of the Department of the Interior relating to "Non-Subsistence Take of Wildlife, and Public Participation and Closure Procedures, on National Wildlife Refuges in Alaska". Public Lands and Natural Resources 2017-02-07 2017-04-03 Signed by President. House Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] AK R Y000033 2 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) This joint resolution nullifies the rule finalized by the Department of the Interior on August 5, 2016, relating to non-subsistence takings of wildlife and public participation and closure procedures on National Wildlife Refuges in Alaska. 2023-09-05T16:13:05Z  
115-hjres-64 115 hjres 64 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States giving Congress power to regulate campaign contributions for Federal elections. Government Operations and Politics 2017-02-06 2017-02-14 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. House Rep. Schrader, Kurt [D-OR-5] OR D S001180 0 Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment giving Congress the power to prohibit, limit, or otherwise regulate donations to candidates for federal office or to purchase media advertisements intended to influence the outcome of any such election. States may prohibit, limit, or otherwise regulate donations to candidates for state office or donations for media advertisements intended to influence the outcome of an election for state office or any other direct vote in the state. The amendment prohibits a person who is not a U.S. citizen or who is a foreign government or its agent from: (1) donating to a candidate for public office in the United States, or (2) making donations intended to influence the outcome of an election for public office or of any other direct vote of the U.S. electorate. 2023-01-11T13:35:14Z  
115-hjres-62 115 hjres 62 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to prepaid accounts under the Electronic Fund Transfer Act and the Truth in Lending Act. Finance and Financial Sector 2017-02-03 2017-02-03 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. House Rep. Graves, Tom [R-GA-14] GA R G000560 3 This joint resolution nullifies the rule finalized by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on November 22, 2016, relating to prepaid accounts under the Electronic Fund Transfer Act and the Truth in Lending Act. The rule establishes various consumer protections with respect to prepaid accounts. 2023-01-11T13:35:15Z  
115-hjres-63 115 hjres 63 Authorization for Use of Military Force against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant International Affairs 2017-02-03 2017-02-03 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. House Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16] IL R K000378 6 Authorization for Use of Military Force against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant This joint resolution authorizes the President to use the U.S. Armed Forces against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) or associated persons or forces. This resolution is intended to constitute specific statutory authorization pursuant to section 5(b) of the War Powers Resolution. The Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 is repealed. 2023-01-11T13:35:14Z  
115-hjres-60 115 hjres 60 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to the use of compensatory mitigation as recommended or required under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. Environmental Protection 2017-02-02 2017-02-02 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. House Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4] WA R N000189 7 This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on December 27, 2016, about its compensatory mitigation policy under the Endangered Species Act for offsetting the impacts of development activities to endangered and threatened species and their habitats. 2023-01-11T13:35:15Z  
115-hjres-61 115 hjres 61 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. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2017-02-02 2017-02-08 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. House Rep. Womack, Steve [R-AR-3] AR R W000809 31 Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to authorize Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the U.S. flag. 2023-01-11T13:35:15Z  
115-hjres-56 115 hjres 56 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule of the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Onshore Oil and Gas Operations; Federal and Indian Oil and Gas Leases; Site Security". Energy 2017-02-01 2017-02-01 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. House Rep. Pearce, Stevan [R-NM-2] NM R P000588 10 This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management titled "Onshore Oil and Gas Operations; Federal and Indian Oil and Gas Leases; Site Security."The rule published in the Federal Register on November 17, 2016, addresses site security for onshore oil and gas operations and production. 2023-01-11T13:35:15Z  
115-hjres-57 115 hjres 57 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to accountability and State plans under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. Education 2017-02-01 2017-03-27 Signed by President. House Rep. Rokita, Todd [R-IN-4] IN R R000592 13 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) This joint resolution nullifies the rule finalized by the Department of Education on November 29, 2016, relating to accountability and state plans under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. 2023-09-05T16:12:52Z  
115-hjres-58 115 hjres 58 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to teacher preparation issues. Education 2017-02-01 2017-03-27 Signed by President. House Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2] KY R G000558 13 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) This joint resolution nullifies the "Teacher Preparation Issues" rule finalized by the Department of Education on October 31, 2016. The rule implements requirements related to assessing the quality of teacher preparation programs under title II (Teacher Quality Enhancement) of the Higher Education Act of 1965. 2023-09-05T16:12:53Z  
115-hjres-59 115 hjres 59 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs under the Clean Air Act". Environmental Protection 2017-02-01 2017-02-03 Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment. House Rep. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK-2] OK R M001190 65 This joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency's rule entitled, "Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs under the Clean Air Act." The rule addresses safety at facilities that use and distribute hazardous chemicals. It was published on January 13, 2017. 2023-01-11T13:35:15Z  
115-hjres-50 115 hjres 50 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms a Representative or Senator may serve. Congress 2017-01-31 2017-02-08 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. House Rep. Labrador, Raul R. [R-ID-1] ID R L000573 17 Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment limiting Members of the Senate to two terms and Members of the House of Representatives to six terms. 2023-01-11T13:34:40Z  
115-hjres-51 115 hjres 51 Approving the discontinuation of the process for consideration and automatic implementation of the annual proposal of the Independent Medicare Advisory Board under section 1899A of the Social Security Act. Health 2017-01-31 2017-02-03 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. House Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1] TN R R000582 207 This joint resolution initiates the process to terminate the Independent Medicare Advisory Board, which issues annual recommendations for reducing growth in Medicare expenditures. Under current law, the enactment of a such a joint resolution is required in order to terminate the board. 2023-01-11T13:34:40Z  
115-hjres-52 115 hjres 52 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Mitigation Policy". Environmental Protection 2017-01-31 2017-01-31 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. House Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4] WA R N000189 7 This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) on November 21, 2016. The rule revised USFWS's policy about mitigating the adverse impacts of land and water developments on fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats. 2023-01-11T13:34:40Z  
115-hjres-53 115 hjres 53 Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2017-01-31 2017-02-08 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. House Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14] CA D S001175 167 This joint resolution eliminates the time limit for ratification of the equal rights amendment (prohibits discrimination on account of sex) proposed to the states in House Joint Resolution 208 of the 92nd Congress, as agreed to in the Senate on March 22, 1972. The amendment shall be part of the Constitution whenever ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the states. 2023-01-11T13:34:40Z  
115-hjres-54 115 hjres 54 Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service relating to documentation requirements for certain related-party interests in a corporation to be treated as indebtedness. Taxation 2017-01-31 2017-01-31 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Rokita, Todd [R-IN-4] IN R R000592 1 This joint resolution nullifies rules submitted by the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service on October 21, 2016, relating to documentation requirements that must be satisfied for certain related-party interests in a corporation to be treated as indebtedness for federal tax purposes. 2023-01-11T13:34:40Z  
115-hjres-55 115 hjres 55 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule of the Office of Natural Resources Revenue relating to "Amendments to Civil Penalty Regulations". Energy 2017-01-31 2017-02-08 Referred to the Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust Law. House Rep. Stewart, Chris [R-UT-2] UT R S001192 6 This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Office of Natural Resources Revenue titled "Amendments to Civil Penalty Regulations."The rule published in the Federal Register on August 1, 2016, expands civil penalties to all federally administered mineral leases. 2023-01-11T13:34:40Z  
115-hjres-36 115 hjres 36 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule of the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Waste Prevention, Production Subject to Royalties, and Resource Conservation". Energy 2017-01-30 2018-01-04 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. House Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1] UT R B001250 40 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management titled "Waste Prevention, Production Subject to Royalties, and Resource Conservation."The rule published in the Federal Register on November 18, 2016, addresses waste generated during oil and gas production. 2023-01-11T13:34:41Z  
115-hjres-37 115 hjres 37 Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Defense, the General Services Administration, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration relating to the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Labor and Employment 2017-01-30 2017-03-27 Signed by President. House Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5] NC R F000450 17 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) This joint resolution nullifies the rule finalized by the Department of Defense, the General Services Administration, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on August 25, 2016, relating to revising the Federal Acquisition Regulation to implement Executive Order 13673 concerning contractor compliance with labor laws. 2023-09-05T16:12:50Z  
115-hjres-38 115 hjres 38 Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of the Interior known as the Stream Protection Rule. Environmental Protection 2017-01-30 2017-02-16 Signed by President. House Rep. Johnson, Bill [R-OH-6] OH R J000292 71 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) This joint resolution nullifies the Stream Protection Rule finalized by the Department of the Interior's Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement on December 20, 2016. The rule addresses the impacts of surface coal mining operations on surface water, groundwater, and the productivity of mining operation sites. 2023-09-05T16:11:30Z  

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