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| bill_id | congress | bill_type | bill_number | title | policy_area | introduced_date ▲ | latest_action_date | latest_action_text | origin_chamber | sponsor_name | sponsor_state | sponsor_party | sponsor_bioguide_id | cosponsor_count | summary_text | update_date | url |
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| 117-hjres-106 | 117 | hjres | 106 | Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. | Economics and Public Finance | 2022-12-23 | 2022-12-23 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1] | TX | R | G000552 | 0 | This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting total outlays for a fiscal year from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year or 18.5% of the economic output of the United States. The amendment also requires a cancellation of budget authority that is equal to the amount by which total outlays exceeded these limits during the preceding fiscal year. The amendment requires a three-fourths roll call vote of each chamber of Congress to increase the public debt limit or increase revenue. The amendment also requires the President to submit an annual budget in which total outlays do not exceed total receipts. Congress may waive these requirements due to a declaration of war or a military conflict that causes an imminent and serious military threat to national security. | 2023-08-16T18:30:23Z | |
| 117-hjres-105 | 117 | hjres | 105 | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Lesser Prairie-Chicken; Threatened Status With Section 4(d) Rule for the Northern Distinct Population Segment and Endangered Status for the Southern Distinct Population Segment". | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 2022-12-21 | 2022-12-21 | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. | House | Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1] | KS | R | M000871 | 5 | This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service titled Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Lesser Prairie-Chicken; Threatened Status With Section 4(d) Rule for the Northern Distinct Population Segment and Endangered Status for the Southern Distinct Population Segment and published on November 25, 2022. The rule adds the Northern Distinct Population Segment of lesser prairie-chicken to the list of threatened species and the Southern District Population Segment of lesser prairie-chicken to the list of endangered species. | 2023-04-24T13:30:20Z | |
| 117-hjres-104 | 117 | hjres | 104 | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights". | Labor and Employment | 2022-12-20 | 2022-12-20 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. | House | Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1] | MN | R | F000475 | 0 | This joint resolution nullifies a Department of Labor rule concerning the fiduciary duties with respect to employee benefit plans. Under the rule issued on December 1, 2022, plan fiduciaries may consider climate change and other environmental, social, and governance factors when they make investment decisions and when they exercise shareholder rights, including voting on shareholder resolutions and board nominations. | 2023-08-24T16:00:34Z | |
| 117-hjres-103 | 117 | 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 "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights". | Labor and Employment | 2022-12-15 | 2022-12-15 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. | House | Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6] | KY | R | B001282 | 6 | This joint resolution nullifies a Department of Labor rule concerning the fiduciary duties with respect to employee benefit plans. Under the rule issued on December 1, 2022, plan fiduciaries may consider climate change and other environmental, social, and governance factors when they make investment decisions and when they exercise shareholder rights, including voting on shareholder resolutions and board nominations. | 2023-08-24T15:45:24Z | |
| 117-hjres-102 | 117 | hjres | 102 | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services". | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-12-13 | 2022-12-13 | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. | House | Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27] | TX | R | C001115 | 65 | This joint resolution nullifies the interim final rule issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) titled Reproductive Health Services and published on September 9, 2022. The rule authorizes the VA to provide certain abortion-related care to veterans. The rule also applies to such care provided to beneficiaries covered under the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA). | 2023-04-03T15:00:19Z | |
| 117-hjres-101 | 117 | hjres | 101 | 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 | 2022-12-08 | 2022-12-08 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. McNerney, Jerry [D-CA-9] | CA | D | M001166 | 0 | This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that limits the permissible sources of funding for elections to public office and state ballot measures. Specifically, funding to support or oppose a campaign for election to public office may only be provided through (1) contributions by individual citizens to the principal campaign committee controlled by the candidate, or (2) a public election financing or voter education system. Funding to support or oppose a state ballot measure may only be provided through (1) contributions by individuals eligible to vote on the measure, or (2) through a public election financing or voter education system. Congress, the states, and local jurisdictions must establish contribution limits. | 2022-12-29T08:33:28Z | |
| 117-hjres-100 | 117 | hjres | 100 | To provide for a resolution with respect to the unresolved disputes between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and certain of their employees. | Labor and Employment | 2022-11-29 | 2022-12-02 | Became Public Law No: 117-216. | House | Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10] | NJ | D | P000604 | 3 | This joint resolution requires the parties to the disputes between certain railroads and labor organizations to accept the most recent tentative agreements, side letters, and local carrier agreements entered into by the parties that have not been ratified before the date of enactment of this joint resolution. | 2023-03-09T17:47:48Z | |
| 117-hjres-99 | 117 | hjres | 99 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to parental rights. | Families | 2022-10-18 | 2022-10-18 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Lesko, Debbie [R-AZ-8] | AZ | R | L000589 | 0 | 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. | 2023-03-29T15:03:59Z | |
| 117-hjres-97 | 117 | hjres | 97 | Disapproving of the rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility". | Immigration | 2022-09-21 | 2022-11-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. | House | Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22] | TX | R | N000026 | 11 | This joint resolution nullifies the final rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security titled Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility published on September 9, 2022. The 2022 final rule nullified an August 14, 2019, final rule. The 2019 final rule made it more likely that a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) would be denied admission or lawful permanent resident status because that individual is likely to become a public charge (i.e., receive certain public benefits). This joint resolution restores into effect the nullified 2019 final rule. | 2023-08-14T14:45:20Z | |
| 117-hjres-98 | 117 | hjres | 98 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right to vote. | Government Operations and Politics | 2022-09-21 | 2022-11-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2] | WI | D | P000607 | 26 | This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment related to the fundamental right to vote. Specifically, it grants 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. | 2022-12-29T19:18:36Z | |
| 117-hjres-96 | 117 | hjres | 96 | Approving the location of a memorial to commemorate America's commitment to a free press by honoring journalists who sacrificed their lives in service to that cause. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 2022-09-15 | 2022-09-15 | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. | House | Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-32] | CA | D | N000179 | 1 | This joint resolution approves of a location of a commemorative work to honor the commitment of the United States to a free press by honoring journalists who sacrificed their lives in service to that cause. Specifically, the approved location is within Area I, as depicted on the map titled Commemorative Areas Washington, DC and Environs, and dated June 24, 2003. | 2023-08-07T23:45:18Z | |
| 117-hjres-95 | 117 | hjres | 95 | To provide for the resolution of issues in a railway labor-management dispute, and for other purposes. | Labor and Employment | 2022-09-14 | 2022-09-15 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials. | House | Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6] | MO | R | G000546 | 6 | This joint resolution requires the parties to the disputes between certain railroads and labor organizations to accept the recommendations in the report of the Presidential Emergency Board Numbered 250 that was issued on August 16, 2022, with respect to any such disputes that remain unresolved by 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on September 16, 2022. | 2022-12-29T19:18:36Z | |
| 117-hjres-94 | 117 | hjres | 94 | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Final Priorities, Requirements, Definitions, and Selection Criteria-Expanding Opportunity Through Quality Charter Schools Program (CSP)-Grants to State Entities (State Entity Grants); Grants to Charter Management Organizations for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (CMO Grants); and Grants to Charter School Developers for the Opening of New Charter Schools and for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (Developer Grants)". | Education | 2022-09-09 | 2022-09-09 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. | House | Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-4] | MI | R | M001194 | 9 | This joint resolution nullifies a Department of Education rule published on July 6, 2022, concerning final priorities, requirements, definitions, and selection criteria for the Charter Schools Program. | 2023-01-06T15:37:26Z | |
| 117-hjres-93 | 117 | hjres | 93 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require the United States and the States to jointly ensure a high-quality education to all persons within the United States. | Education | 2022-09-02 | 2022-11-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-11] | CA | D | D000623 | 0 | This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that requires the United States, the states, Indian tribes, and territories to jointly ensure a high-quality education to all persons within the United States. | 2022-12-24T08:14:15Z | |
| 117-hjres-92 | 117 | hjres | 92 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to repeal the sixteenth article of amendment. | Taxation | 2022-08-12 | 2022-11-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-2] | AL | R | M001212 | 0 | This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment repealing the Sixteenth Amendment to the Constitution (authorizing taxation of income). | 2023-05-01T17:30:21Z | |
| 117-hjres-91 | 117 | hjres | 91 | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Council on Environmental Quality relating to "National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions". | Environmental Protection | 2022-07-19 | 2022-07-19 | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. | House | Rep. Graves, Garret [R-LA-6] | LA | R | G000577 | 26 | This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Council on Environmental Quality titled National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions and published on April 20, 2022. The rule restores regulatory provisions issued under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) that were in effect before being modified in 2020 by the Update to the Regulations Implementing the Procedural Provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act rule. | 2022-12-29T17:48:31Z | |
| 117-hjres-90 | 117 | hjres | 90 | Redesignating the Robert E. Lee Memorial in Arlington National Cemetery as the "Arlington House National Historic Site". | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-07-14 | 2022-08-16 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. | House | Rep. Beyer, Donald S., Jr. [D-VA-8] | VA | D | B001292 | 3 | This joint resolution redesignates the memorial to Robert. E. Lee in Arlington National Cemetery as the Arlington House National Historic Site. | 2022-12-29T17:48:32Z | |
| 117-hjres-89 | 117 | hjres | 89 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures with respect to Federal elections. | Government Operations and Politics | 2022-06-23 | 2022-11-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Yarmuth, John A. [D-KY-3] | KY | D | Y000062 | 0 | This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment specifying that protected speech does not include any financial expenditures, or in kind equivalents, with respect to a candidate for federal office, regardless of whether a communication expressly advocates the election or defeat of a specified candidate in the election. The amendment 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. | 2022-12-29T17:03:54Z | |
| 117-hjres-88 | 117 | hjres | 88 | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission related to "The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors". | Finance and Financial Sector | 2022-06-15 | 2022-06-15 | Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. | House | Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-2] | MI | R | H001058 | 6 | This joint resolution prospectively nullifies the rule proposed by the Securities and Exchange Commission titled The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors on April 11, 2022. The proposed rule requires registrants to disclose their climate-related risks. | 2022-12-29T17:03:54Z | |
| 117-hjres-87 | 117 | hjres | 87 | Directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress. | International Affairs | 2022-05-31 | 2022-05-31 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4] | OR | D | D000191 | 120 | This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against the Houthis in Yemen within 30 days of the enactment of this joint resolution unless Congress authorizes a later withdrawal date, issues a declaration of war, or specifically authorizes the use of the Armed Forces. Prohibited activities include sharing intelligence or providing logistical support to enable offensive strikes by the coalition led by Saudi Arabia. This joint resolution shall not affect any military operations directed at Al Qaeda or associated forces. | 2022-12-29T23:48:34Z | |
| 117-hjres-86 | 117 | hjres | 86 | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Department of Justice relating to "Definition of 'Frame or Receiver' and Identification of Firearms". | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2022-05-06 | 2022-11-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. | House | Rep. McClain, Lisa C. [R-MI-10] | MI | R | M001136 | 50 | This joint resolution nullifies a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives rule published on April 26, 2022, concerning regulatory definitions and identification of firearms. | 2023-08-09T18:45:24Z | |
| 117-hjres-85 | 117 | hjres | 85 | 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, and other corporate entities established by the laws of any State, the United States, or any foreign state. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-04-29 | 2022-11-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25] | NY | D | M001206 | 0 | This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment declaring that (1) the rights enumerated in the Constitution and other rights retained by the people are the rights of natural persons; (2) the terms "people," "person," and "citizen" as used in the Constitution do not include corporate entities; and (3) corporate entities are subject to such regulation as the people, through representatives in Congress and state representatives, may determine reasonable, consistent with the powers of Congress and the states. | 2022-12-29T22:48:19Z | |
| 117-hjres-82 | 117 | hjres | 82 | Disapproving of the rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Procedures for Credible Fear Screening and Consideration of Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and CAT Protection Claims by Asylum Officers". | Immigration | 2022-04-28 | 2022-11-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. | House | Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5] | AZ | R | B001302 | 43 | This joint resolution nullifies the interim final rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security and published on March 29, 2022, concerning procedures for the consideration of asylum claims and other related issues. (Among other changes, the interim final rule requires an asylum seeker subject to expedited removal to be screened by an asylum officer for a credible fear of persecution or torture, rather than a credible fear of persecution, reasonable possibility of persecution, or reasonable possibility of torture.) | 2022-12-29T22:48:19Z | |
| 117-hjres-83 | 117 | hjres | 83 | Authorization for Use of Military Force to defend Americaâs Allies Resolution of 2022 | International Affairs | 2022-04-28 | 2022-04-28 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16] | IL | R | K000378 | 0 | Authorization for Use of Military Force to defend America's Allies Resolution of 2022 This joint resolution authorizes the President, upon making a determination that Russia has used chemical, biological, or nuclear weapons in the territory of Ukraine, to use the Armed Forces as necessary and appropriate to (1) protect U.S. national security interests with respect to Ukraine, and (2) assist in defending and restoring the territorial integrity of Ukraine. No later than 48 hours after exercising such authority, the President shall make available to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate the President's determination that reliance by the United States on further diplomatic or other peaceful means alone either (1) will not adequately protect U.S. national security interests with respect to Ukraine, or (2) is not likely to defend and restore Ukraine's territorial integrity. | 2022-12-29T22:48:19Z | |
| 117-hjres-84 | 117 | hjres | 84 | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration relating to civil penalties. | Transportation and Public Works | 2022-04-28 | 2022-11-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10] | PA | R | P000605 | 0 | This joint resolution expresses congressional disapproval of the rule submitted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration relating to civil penalty rates applicable to automobile manufacturers that violate relevant corporate average fuel economy standards. | 2022-12-29T22:48:19Z | |
| 117-hjres-81 | 117 | hjres | 81 | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Vaccine and Mask Requirements To Mitigate the Spread of COVID-19 in Head Start Programs". | Health | 2022-04-21 | 2022-04-21 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. | House | Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14] | OH | R | J000295 | 28 | This joint resolution nullifies a Department of Health and Human Services rule published on November 30, 2021, concerning vaccine and mask requirements to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in Head Start programs. These programs provide comprehensive early education and development services to low-income children. | 2022-12-29T22:48:19Z | |
| 117-hjres-79 | 117 | hjres | 79 | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Treasury and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Updating Payment Parameters, Section 1332 Waiver Implementing Regulations, and Improving Health Insurance Markets for 2022 and Beyond". | Health | 2022-03-24 | 2022-03-25 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27] | TX | R | C001115 | 58 | This joint resolution nullifies the rule titled Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Updating Payment Parameters, Section 1332 Waiver Implementing Regulations, and Improving Health Insurance Markets for 2022 and Beyond, which was issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Department of the Treasury on September 27, 2021. The rule expands the open enrollment period for individual health coverage and rescinds the previous interpretation of certain requirements relating to Section 1332 waivers (also known as State Innovation Waivers or State Relief and Empowerment Waivers). | 2022-12-29T21:33:28Z | |
| 117-hjres-80 | 117 | hjres | 80 | 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 | 2022-03-24 | 2022-11-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-28] | CA | D | S001150 | 51 | This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit the Constitution from being construed to forbid Congress or the states from (1) imposing reasonable viewpoint-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. | 2023-03-08T20:12:10Z | |
| 117-hjres-78 | 117 | hjres | 78 | Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. | Economics and Public Finance | 2022-03-21 | 2022-11-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-3] | CO | R | B000825 | 3 | This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting (1) total outlays for a fiscal year from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year, and (2) increases to the public debt limit. For emergency situations, Congress may authorize expenditures that violate these requirements for limited times if the expenditures are approved by a two-thirds vote of each chamber. Any debt incurred from these expenditures must be paid as soon as practicable. The amendment also prohibits legislation that increases revenue from becoming law unless it is approved by a roll call vote of two-thirds of each chamber. Finally, the amendment requires the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress annually. | 2023-01-30T19:45:25Z | |
| 117-hjres-77 | 117 | hjres | 77 | Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. | Economics and Public Finance | 2022-03-17 | 2022-11-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19] | TX | R | A000375 | 2 | This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting total federal expenditures for a year from exceeding the average annual federal revenue collected in the three prior years, adjusted for changes in population and inflation. Expenditures for payment of debt and revenues derived from borrowing are excluded. Congress may authorize specific expenditures in excess of the limit for up to one year by declaring an emergency with a roll call vote of two-thirds of each chamber. The requirements take effect in the first year beginning at least 90 days following ratification, except that expenditures are permitted to exceed the limit by specified amounts during each of the first nine years that the requirements are in effect. | 2022-12-29T21:33:28Z | |
| 117-hjres-76 | 117 | hjres | 76 | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Ensuring Access to Equitable, Affordable, Client-Centered, Quality Family Planning Services". | Health | 2022-03-16 | 2022-03-17 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Gonzales, Tony [R-TX-23] | TX | R | G000594 | 60 | This joint resolution nullifies the rule issued by the Department of Health and Human Services on October 7, 2021, that reverts requirements for federally funded providers of family planning services to those in effect before May 3, 2019, and makes other changes to family planning programs. Specific changes in the rule include (1) removing restrictions on pregnancy options counseling and referrals for abortion services, (2) eliminating requirements for physical and financial separation between abortion-related activities and specified family planning activities, and (3) providing a particular focus on health equity. | 2022-12-29T21:33:28Z | |
| 117-hjres-75 | 117 | hjres | 75 | Extension of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2022 | Economics and Public Finance | 2022-03-08 | 2022-03-11 | Became Public Law No: 117-95. | House | Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3] | CT | D | D000216 | 0 | Extension of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2022 This joint resolution provides continuing FY2022 appropriations to federal agencies through March 15, 2022. It is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and prevents a government shutdown that would otherwise occur if the FY2022 appropriations bills have not been enacted when the existing CR expires on March 11, 2022. The joint resolution also (1) extends the temporary scheduling order issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration to place fentanyl-related substances in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act, and (2) increases the limit on the value of the defense articles and services that the President is authorized to draw down to address unforeseen emergencies. | 2023-03-09T17:45:31Z | |
| 117-hjres-74 | 117 | hjres | 74 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States prohibiting the United States Government from increasing its debt except for a specific purpose by law adopted by three-fourths of the membership of each House of Congress. | Economics and Public Finance | 2022-03-07 | 2022-11-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-4] | CA | R | M001177 | 7 | This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that prohibits the U.S. government from increasing its debt except for a specific purpose by a law adopted by three-fourths of the membership of each chamber of Congress. | 2023-03-08T20:26:22Z | |
| 117-hjres-73 | 117 | hjres | 73 | Formally apologizing for the nuclear legacy of the United States in the Republic of the Marshall Islands and affirming the importance of free association between the Government of the United States and the Government of the Marshall Islands. | International Affairs | 2022-03-01 | 2022-03-01 | Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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. Porter, Katie [D-CA-45] | CA | D | P000618 | 6 | This joint resolution expresses that Congress recognizes that the United States' nuclear testing program and radioactive waste disposal in the Marshall Islands caused irreparable material and intangible harm to the people of those islands, apologizes on behalf of the United States to the individuals and families of the Marshall Islands for the hardships they have endured as a result of the U.S. nuclear testing program and radioactive waste disposal, and recognizes that it is incumbent on the United States to open dialogue regarding the nuclear legacy of the United States in the Marshall Islands during any negotiation of the Compact of Free Association or its subsidiary agreements. | 2023-03-09T17:47:08Z | |
| 117-hjres-72 | 117 | hjres | 72 | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relating to "Requirement for Persons To Wear Masks While on Conveyances and at Transportation Hubs". | Health | 2022-02-18 | 2022-04-27 | Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Mast. Petition No: 117-14. (<a href="https://clerk.house.gov/DischargePetition/2022042714?Page=2&CongressNum=117">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.) | House | Rep. Bishop, Dan [R-NC-9] | NC | R | B001311 | 135 | This joint resolution nullifies the rule issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on February 3, 2021, that requires the use of face masks on planes, trains, buses, and other public conveyances and at transportation hubs to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. | 2023-03-08T19:58:55Z | |
| 117-hjres-71 | 117 | hjres | 71 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve. | Congress | 2022-02-08 | 2022-11-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Cawthorn, Madison [R-NC-11] | NC | R | C001104 | 0 | This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment limiting Members of the House of Representatives to six terms and Senators to two terms. The term limits do not apply to any person serving a term as a Member of Congress on the date the amendment is ratified. | 2023-04-26T21:00:20Z | |
| 117-hjres-70 | 117 | hjres | 70 | Expressing support for designation of the week of February 7, 2022, through February 11, 2022, as "National School Counseling Week". | Education | 2022-02-07 | 2022-02-07 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. | House | Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38] | CA | D | S001156 | 18 | This joint resolution honors the contributions of school counselors to the success of students in elementary and secondary schools. The resolution encourages the observation of National School Counseling Week with ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the crucial role school counselors play in preparing students for fulfilling lives as contributing members of society. | 2022-12-30T04:04:45Z | |
| 117-hjres-69 | 117 | hjres | 69 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve. | Congress | 2022-02-01 | 2022-11-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Fallon, Pat [R-TX-4] | TX | R | F000246 | 0 | This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment limiting Members of the House of Representatives to eight terms and Senators to three terms. The term limits do not apply to any person serving a term as a Member of Congress on the date the amendment is ratified. | 2023-04-26T21:00:20Z | |
| 117-hjres-68 | 117 | hjres | 68 | Amending title 36, United States Code, to direct the President to issue an annual proclamation establishing Democracy Day. | Government Operations and Politics | 2022-01-11 | 2022-01-11 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. | House | Rep. Phillips, Dean [D-MN-3] | MN | D | P000616 | 72 | This joint resolution directs the President to issue an annual proclamation designating a Democracy Day. | 2022-12-30T03:33:59Z | |
| 117-hjres-67 | 117 | hjres | 67 | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to "Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination". | Health | 2021-12-09 | 2022-02-28 | Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Duncan. Petition No: 117-10. (<a href="https://clerk.house.gov/DischargePetition/20220228?CongressNum=117">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.) | House | Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3] | SC | R | D000615 | 169 | This joint resolution nullifies the rule titled Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination, which was issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on November 5, 2021. The rule requires health care providers, as a condition of Medicare and Medicaid participation, to ensure that staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. | 2022-12-30T02:48:55Z | |
| 117-hjres-66 | 117 | hjres | 66 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve. | Congress | 2021-11-18 | 2022-11-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2] | TN | R | B001309 | 0 | This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment limiting Members of the House of Representatives to three terms and Senators to two terms. The term limits do not apply to any person serving a term as a Member of Congress on the date the amendment is ratified. | 2022-12-30T07:48:43Z | |
| 117-hjres-64 | 117 | hjres | 64 | Original Slavery Remembrance Day Resolution | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2021-11-17 | 2021-11-17 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. | House | Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9] | TX | D | G000553 | 85 | Original Slavery Remembrance Day Resolution This joint resolution designates a Slavery Remembrance Day annually and condemns slavery and its progenies. | 2022-12-30T07:48:43Z | |
| 117-hjres-65 | 117 | hjres | 65 | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing; Emergency Temporary Standard". | Labor and Employment | 2021-11-17 | 2021-11-17 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. | House | Rep. Keller, Fred [R-PA-12] | PA | R | K000395 | 212 | This joint resolution nullifies a Department of Labor emergency temporary standard for preventing the transmission of COVID-19 in employment settings. Under the standard issued on November 5, 2021, employers with 100 or more employees must require their onsite employees to either be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly COVID-19 testing. | 2023-03-08T19:58:55Z | |
| 117-hjres-63 | 117 | hjres | 63 | Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed direct commercial sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of certain weaponry and munitions. | International Affairs | 2021-11-12 | 2021-11-12 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5] | MN | D | O000173 | 18 | This joint resolution prohibits the issuance of a license for the export of specified defense articles to Saudi Arabia. | 2022-12-30T07:48:43Z | |
| 117-hjres-62 | 117 | hjres | 62 | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the interim final rule of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration relating to "COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing; Emergency Temporary Standard". | Labor and Employment | 2021-11-05 | 2021-11-05 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. | House | Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-4] | AZ | R | G000565 | 2 | This joint resolution nullifies an Occupational Safety and Health Administration emergency temporary standard for preventing the transmission of COVID-19 in employment settings. Under the standard issued on November 5, 2021, employers with 100 or more employees must require their onsite employees to either be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly COVID-19 testing. | 2022-12-30T07:48:43Z | |
| 117-hjres-61 | 117 | hjres | 61 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to repeal the sixteenth article of amendment. | Taxation | 2021-10-28 | 2022-11-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8] | OH | R | D000626 | 11 | This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment repealing the Sixteenth Amendment to the Constitution (authorizing taxation of income). | 2023-01-02T00:28:52Z | |
| 117-hjres-60 | 117 | hjres | 60 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of consecutive terms that a Member of Congress may serve. | Congress | 2021-10-12 | 2022-11-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Timmons, William R. IV [R-SC-4] | SC | R | T000480 | 3 | This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting a person from serving more than two consecutive terms as a Senator or six consecutive terms as a Representative. Terms beginning before the ratification of this amendment do not count towards consecutive term limits. | 2023-01-02T00:28:52Z | |
| 117-hjres-59 | 117 | hjres | 59 | To acknowledge the courage and sacrifice of veterans of the Vietnam war and formally apologize for the treatment they received upon returning home. | Armed Forces and National Security | 2021-09-28 | 2021-10-25 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. | House | Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2] | TX | R | C001120 | 4 | This joint resolution recognizes the sacrifice of veterans of the Vietnam War and commends them for their sacrifice to the United States. The joint resolution also urges the President to formally acknowledge the widespread mistreatment of such veterans and issue a formal apology to the veterans and their families. Additionally, the joint resolution expresses urgent support for increased education to better reflect the sacrifice and treatment of Vietnam veterans. | 2023-01-01T20:16:50Z | |
| 117-hjres-58 | 117 | hjres | 58 | Ulysses S. Grant Bicentennial Recognition Act | Armed Forces and National Security | 2021-09-14 | 2021-09-14 | Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. | House | Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2] | MO | R | W000812 | 16 | Ulysses S. Grant Bicentennial Recognition Act This joint resolution authorizes the President to posthumously appoint Ulysses S. Grant to the grade of General of the Armies of the United States, effective on April 27, 2022. | 2023-05-01T17:30:21Z | |
| 117-hjres-57 | 117 | hjres | 57 | Authorization for Use of Military Force To Save Americans Stranded in Afghanistan | International Affairs | 2021-08-27 | 2021-08-27 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10] | PA | R | P000605 | 1 | Authorization for Use of Military Force To Save Americans Stranded in Afghanistan This joint resolution authorizes the President to use the Armed Forces to evacuate U.S. citizens from Afghanistan after August 31, 2021. | 2023-01-01T23:41:56Z | |
| 117-hjres-56 | 117 | hjres | 56 | Expressing support for designation of September 2021 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 | 2021-08-20 | 2021-08-20 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. | House | Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] | TX | D | J000032 | 0 | This joint resolution 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. | 2023-01-01T23:41:57Z | |
| 117-hjres-55 | 117 | hjres | 55 | Prince Jonah KÅ«hiÅ Kalanianaâole Protecting Family Legacies Act | Native Americans | 2021-07-09 | 2021-10-05 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. | House | Rep. Kahele, Kaiali'i [D-HI-2] | HI | D | K000396 | 17 | Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalaniana'ole Protecting Family Legacies Act This joint resolution consents to the Hawaii legislature's amendments to the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act. In 2017, the Hawaii legislature reduced the minimum Native Hawaiian blood quantum required for an individual to inherit a homestead lease under the act. | 2023-03-09T17:47:08Z | |
| 117-hjres-54 | 117 | hjres | 54 | Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Resolution, 2021 | Armed Forces and National Security | 2021-07-01 | 2021-07-01 | 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. McCarthy, Kevin [R-CA-23] | CA | R | M001165 | 4 | Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Resolution, 2021 This joint resolution provides $1 billion in supplemental appropriations for the Department of Defense to assist the government of Israel with the acquisition, enhancement, maintenance, and sustainment of the Iron Dome defense system to counter short-range rocket threats. The bill designates the funding as emergency spending, which is exempt from discretionary spending limits. | 2023-03-08T19:58:10Z | |
| 117-hjres-53 | 117 | hjres | 53 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit the use of slavery and involuntary servitude as a punishment for a crime. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2021-06-17 | 2022-11-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5] | GA | D | W000788 | 193 | This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that prohibits slavery and involuntary servitude as a criminal punishment. | 2022-12-30T21:30:32Z | |
| 117-hjres-52 | 117 | hjres | 52 | Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020. | Emergency Management | 2021-06-16 | 2021-06-17 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. | House | Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-4] | AZ | R | G000565 | 0 | This joint resolution terminates the national emergency concerning COVID-19 declared by the President on March 13, 2020. | 2023-03-08T20:12:01Z | |
| 117-hjres-51 | 117 | hjres | 51 | 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 | 2021-06-14 | 2022-11-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Womack, Steve [R-AR-3] | AR | R | W000809 | 11 | This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to authorize Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the U.S. flag. | 2022-12-30T21:30:33Z | |
| 117-hjres-50 | 117 | hjres | 50 | Recognizing that Article I, Section 10 of the United States Constitution explicitly reserves to the States the sovereign power to repel an invasion and defend their citizenry from the overwhelming and "imminent danger" posed by paramilitary, narco-terrorist cartels who have seized control of our southern border. | Immigration | 2021-06-08 | 2021-06-08 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19] | TX | R | A000375 | 67 | This joint resolution recognizes and affirms the sovereign and unilateral authority of states to defend themselves against invasion. | 2022-12-30T21:30:33Z | |
| 117-hjres-46 | 117 | hjres | 46 | Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020. | Emergency Management | 2021-05-20 | 2022-03-16 | Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Gosar. Petition No: 117-12. (<a href="https://clerk.house.gov/DischargePetition/2022031612?Page=2&CongressNum=117">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.) | House | Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-4] | AZ | R | G000565 | 42 | This joint resolution terminates the national emergency concerning COVID-19 declared by the President on March 13, 2020. | 2023-03-08T20:11:58Z | |
| 117-hjres-47 | 117 | hjres | 47 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require three-fifths majorities for bills increasing taxes. | Taxation | 2021-05-20 | 2022-11-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Green, Mark E. [R-TN-7] | TN | R | G000590 | 0 | This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to require a three-fifths majority of the whole number of each House of Congress to levy a new tax or increase taxes. The resolution also requires all votes taken by either the House of Representatives or the Senate to be determined by the yeas and nays and names of their members and shall be entered on the journal of each chamber. | 2023-01-11T13:49:01Z | |
| 117-hjres-48 | 117 | hjres | 48 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that the rights extended by the Constitution are the rights of natural persons only. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2021-05-20 | 2022-11-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7] | WA | D | J000298 | 94 | This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment providing that the rights protected by the Constitution are the rights of natural persons only. Artificial entities, such as corporations, shall have no rights under the Constitution and are subject to regulation. The amendment requires federal, state, and local government to (1) regulate, limit, or prohibit election contributions and expenditures, including a candidate's own contributions and expenditures; and (2) require that any permissible contributions and expenditures be publicly disclosed. The judiciary is prohibited from construing the spending of money to influence elections to be speech under the First Amendment, and the amendment shall not be construed to abridge the freedom of the press. | 2023-01-11T13:49:00Z | |
| 117-hjres-49 | 117 | hjres | 49 | Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed direct commercial sale to Israel of certain weaponry and munitions. | International Affairs | 2021-05-20 | 2021-05-20 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria [D-NY-14] | NY | D | O000172 | 14 | This joint resolution prohibits the issuance of an export license for specified defense articles, defense services, and technical data for end use by Israel. | 2023-01-11T13:49:00Z | |
| 117-hjres-43 | 117 | hjres | 43 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices. | Law | 2021-04-22 | 2021-10-19 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Green, Mark E. [R-TN-7] | TN | R | G000590 | 0 | This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution requiring the Supreme Court to be composed of nine Justices. If the size of the Supreme Court is increased to more than nine Justices before ratification of this amendment, those additional offices are void. | 2023-01-11T13:48:56Z | |
| 117-hjres-44 | 117 | hjres | 44 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding health care. | Health | 2021-04-22 | 2021-10-19 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4] | MN | D | M001143 | 3 | Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that establishes health care as a right for the people of the United States. | 2023-01-11T13:48:56Z | |
| 117-hjres-45 | 117 | hjres | 45 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the presidential pardoning power. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2021-04-22 | 2021-10-19 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9] | TX | D | G000553 | 0 | 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. | 2023-01-11T13:48:56Z | |
| 117-hjres-42 | 117 | hjres | 42 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that a new State may only be admitted into the Union upon a vote of two-thirds of each House of Congress. | Government Operations and Politics | 2021-04-21 | 2021-10-19 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-4] | CA | R | M001177 | 4 | This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution to provide that a new state may only be admitted into the union upon a vote of two-thirds of each chamber of Congress. | 2023-01-11T13:48:56Z | |
| 117-hjres-41 | 117 | hjres | 41 | National Committee on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform Act of 2021 | Economics and Public Finance | 2021-04-16 | 2021-04-16 | Referred to the House Committee on Rules. | House | Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16] | IL | R | K000378 | 1 | National Committee on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform Act of 2021 This bill establishes the National Committee on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform to make recommendations to reduce the budget deficit by at least $3.25 trillion over FY2021-FY2031. The committee must be established as a joint select committee of Congress and consist of 12 Members of Congress appointed by specified members of the congressional leadership. The specific functions of the committee are to investigate policies to improve the fiscal situation in the medium term; achieve fiscal sustainability over the long run; propose legislation designed to balance the budget, excluding interest payments on the debt, by 2031; and issue a final report to Congress. Congress must use specified expedited legislative procedures to consider legislation that is approved by at least eight members of the committee. | 2023-03-08T19:58:55Z | |
| 117-hjres-40 | 117 | hjres | 40 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices. | Law | 2021-04-15 | 2021-10-19 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5] | AZ | R | B001302 | 12 | This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution requiring the Supreme Court to be composed of nine Justices consisting of one Chief Justice and eight Associate Justices. | 2023-01-11T13:48:56Z | |
| 117-hjres-39 | 117 | hjres | 39 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court be composed of not more than nine justices. | Law | 2021-04-13 | 2021-10-19 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8] | WI | R | G000579 | 8 | This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution requiring the Supreme Court to be composed of not more than nine Justices. | 2023-01-11T13:48:56Z | |
| 117-hjres-38 | 117 | hjres | 38 | Disapproving the rule submitted by the Social Security Administration relating to hearings held by Administrative Appeals Judges of the Appeals Council. | Social Welfare | 2021-04-01 | 2021-04-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security. | House | Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1] | CT | D | L000557 | 43 | This joint resolution nullifies the rule finalized by the Social Security Administration on November 16, 2020, that outlines when its administrative appeals judges may hold hearings and issue decisions on individual cases. Currently, these judges serve an appellate function where they review, at the request of Social Security claimants, the decisions of the administrative law judges who issue decisions in individual cases. | 2023-08-14T23:45:19Z | |
| 117-hjres-37 | 117 | hjres | 37 | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Securing Updated and Necessary Statutory Evaluations Timely". | Health | 2021-03-29 | 2021-03-30 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8] | IL | D | K000391 | 1 | This joint resolution nullifies the rule finalized by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on January 19, 2021, that applies, subject to certain exceptions, sunset dates to HHS regulations. | 2023-01-11T13:46:27Z | |
| 117-hjres-34 | 117 | hjres | 34 | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review". | Environmental Protection | 2021-03-26 | 2021-06-17 | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 45. | House | Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1] | CO | D | D000197 | 32 | This joint resolution nullifies the Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review rule published by the Environmental Protection Agency on September 14, 2020. The rule finalized amendments to new source performance standards under the Clean Air Act for the oil and natural gas sector, such as an amendment that removed limitations on methane emissions from such sector. | 2023-03-08T20:11:59Z | |
| 117-hjres-35 | 117 | hjres | 35 | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency relating to "National Banks and Federal Savings Associations as Lenders". | Finance and Financial Sector | 2021-03-26 | 2021-03-26 | Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. | House | Rep. Garcia, Jesus G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4] | IL | D | G000586 | 5 | This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency titled National Banks and Federal Savings Associations as Lenders and published on October 30, 2020. The rule requires that to be considered a lender, a national bank or federal saving association must, as of the date of origination of the loan (1) be named as the lender in the loan agreement, or (2) fund the loan. | 2023-03-08T19:58:39Z | |
| 117-hjres-36 | 117 | hjres | 36 | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to "Procedural Requirements and Resubmission Thresholds Under Exchange Act Rule 14a-8". | Finance and Financial Sector | 2021-03-26 | 2021-03-26 | Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. | House | Del. San Nicolas, Michael F. Q. [D-GU-At Large] | GU | D | S001204 | 0 | This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission titled Procedural Requirements and Resubmission Thresholds Under Exchange Act Rule 14a-8 and published on November 4, 2020. The rule provides additional requirements for the inclusion of shareholder proposals in proxy statements, such as increasing the securities ownership requirements for submitting a proposal and increasing the level of support a proposal must receive to be eligible for resubmission at a future shareholder meeting. (Proxy statements must be filed by a publicly traded company and provided to shareholders before shareholder meetings. Proxy statements contain information regarding matters such as the election of directors and shareholder proposals.) | 2023-01-11T13:46:27Z | |
| 117-hjres-33 | 117 | hjres | 33 | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission relating to "Update of Commission's Conciliation Procedures". | Labor and Employment | 2021-03-23 | 2021-03-23 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. | House | Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3] | VA | D | S000185 | 17 | This resolution expresses congressional disapproval of the rule submitted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) that revises the EEOC settlement process to provide employers with the factual and legal basis that the EEOC relied on to make a reasonable cause finding of a discriminatory practice. | 2023-01-11T13:46:27Z | |
| 117-hjres-32 | 117 | hjres | 32 | Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. | Economics and Public Finance | 2021-03-19 | 2021-03-19 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-8] | CA | R | O000019 | 0 | 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 requires the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress annually. | 2023-01-30T19:45:25Z | |
| 117-hjres-31 | 117 | hjres | 31 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for men and women. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2021-03-16 | 2021-05-18 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] | NJ | R | S000522 | 0 | This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment declaring that equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any state on account of sex. The resolution specifies that nothing in this constitutional amendment shall be construed to grant or secure any right relating to abortion or its funding. | 2023-03-08T20:12:49Z | |
| 117-hjres-30 | 117 | hjres | 30 | Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. | Economics and Public Finance | 2021-03-09 | 2021-05-18 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Green, Mark E. [R-TN-7] | TN | R | G000590 | 0 | This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting total expenditures from exceeding total receipts for a fiscal year. The prohibition excludes expenditures for repayment of debt principal and receipts derived from borrowing. For a national emergency, two-thirds of each chamber of Congress may authorize expenditures that exceed receipts for limited times. Debts incurred from the expenditures must be paid as soon as practicable. The amendment requires a two-thirds roll call vote of each chamber of Congress to increase the public debt limit. It also requires the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress annually. If the President does not submit a balanced budget for a fiscal year, any executive actions may be unilaterally overturned by a simple majority vote of each of chamber of Congress until the President submits a balanced budget. | 2023-01-11T13:46:27Z | |
| 117-hjres-29 | 117 | hjres | 29 | War Powers Amendments of 2021 | International Affairs | 2021-03-08 | 2021-03-08 | 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 | 20 | War Powers Amendments of 2021 This joint resolution revises the War Powers Resolution, a law that limits the President's power to introduce Armed Forces into hostilities. Changes include shortening the time that Armed Forces may be involved in hostilities without congressional action and providing for judicial enforcement. The President shall remove any Armed Forces introduced into hostilities without congressional approval within 30 days unless Congress (1) declares war, (2) enacts a joint resolution specifically authorizing such use of the Armed Forces, or (3) is unable to meet because of an attack on the United States. This 30-day period may be extended by up to 15 days under specified circumstances. Current law allows such use of the Armed Forces for 60 days from when the President first reports to Congress about the engagement and allows for a 60-day extension. If Congress takes no such actions, funds may not be used to continue Armed Forces involvement in the hostilities, except to withdraw. The bill removes a provision requiring the removal of such engaged Armed Forces if Congress passes a concurrent resolution requiring such removal. A member of Congress may sue in district court for an order directing the President to comply with this bill. A judgment in such an action shall be directly appealable to the Supreme Court. The bill also revises various provisions relating to (1) the President reporting to and consulting with Congress regarding the use of the Armed Forces without congressional authorization, and (2) procedures for the expedited handling of joint resolutions related to such use of force. | 2023-03-08T19:58:55Z | |
| 117-hjres-28 | 117 | hjres | 28 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for men and women. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2021-02-26 | 2021-04-28 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12] | NY | D | M000087 | 105 | This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment declaring that women shall have equal rights in the United States and every place subject to its jurisdiction. The amendment prohibits the United States or any state from denying or abridging equal rights under the law on account of sex. | 2023-01-11T13:47:26Z | |
| 117-hjres-27 | 117 | hjres | 27 | Providing for the appointment of Barbara Barrett as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. | Government Operations and Politics | 2021-02-25 | 2021-06-23 | Became Public Law No: 117-19. | House | Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-6] | CA | D | M001163 | 1 | This joint resolution appoints Barbara M. Barrett as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. | 2023-01-11T13:47:26Z | |
| 117-hjres-26 | 117 | hjres | 26 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring that the Federal budget be balanced. | Economics and Public Finance | 2021-02-18 | 2021-04-28 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Loudermilk, Barry [R-GA-11] | GA | R | L000583 | 6 | This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting total outlays for a fiscal year from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year or 18% of the U.S. gross domestic product unless Congress authorizes the excess by a two-thirds vote of each chamber. The prohibition excludes outlays for repayment of debt principal and receipts derived from borrowing. The amendment requires a two-thirds vote of each chamber of Congress to levy a new tax, increase the rate of any tax, or increase the debt limit. The amendment provides any Member of Congress with standing and a cause of action to seek judicial enforcement of this amendment if authorized by a petition signed by one-third of the Members of either chamber of Congress. Courts are prohibited from ordering any increase in revenue to enforce this amendment. | 2023-01-11T13:47:26Z | |
| 117-hjres-25 | 117 | hjres | 25 | Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Minor Consent for Vaccinations Amendment Act of 2020. | Health | 2021-02-11 | 2021-02-11 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. | House | Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27] | TX | R | C001115 | 17 | This joint resolution nullifies the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Minor Consent for Vaccinations Amendment Act of 2020, enacted by the council on December 23, 2020, and transmitted on February 1, 2021, to Congress pursuant to the District of Columbia Home Rule Act. The act authorizes a minor, 11 years of age or older, to consent to receive a vaccine if the minor is capable of meeting the informed consent standard and the vaccine is recommended by the United States Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and will be provided in accordance with its recommended immunization schedule. | 2023-01-11T13:47:26Z | |
| 117-hjres-24 | 117 | hjres | 24 | 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 | 2021-02-04 | 2021-04-23 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8] | OH | R | D000626 | 15 | This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment requiring Representatives to be apportioned according to the number of U.S. citizens in each state, rather than the number of persons in each state. | 2023-01-11T13:47:26Z | |
| 117-hjres-23 | 117 | hjres | 23 | 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 | 2021-02-03 | 2021-04-23 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6] | NY | D | M001188 | 17 | This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to lower the minimum age for the right to vote from 18 to 16. | 2023-01-11T13:47:26Z | |
| 117-hjres-20 | 117 | hjres | 20 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States recognizing and securing the fundamental right to life, liberty, and property, which includes housing, health care, education, and nutrition. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2021-01-28 | 2021-01-28 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12] | NC | D | A000370 | 2 | This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to recognize and protect the right of any person to affordable housing, cost-effective health care, education, and nutrition. | 2023-01-11T13:43:44Z | |
| 117-hjres-21 | 117 | hjres | 21 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States giving Congress power to regulate campaign contributions for Federal elections. | Government Operations and Politics | 2021-01-28 | 2021-01-28 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Schrader, Kurt [D-OR-5] | OR | D | S001180 | 0 | This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment giving Congress and states the power to regulate (1) donations to candidates for public office, and (2) donations used for media advertisements intended to influence the outcome of an election or direct vote. The amendment prohibits noncitizens or foreign agents from (1) donating to a candidate for public office, or (2) making donations intended to influence the outcome of an election or direct vote. | 2023-01-11T13:43:44Z | |
| 117-hjres-22 | 117 | hjres | 22 | Expressing support for designation of the week of February 1, 2021, through February 5, 2021, as "National School Counseling Week". | Education | 2021-01-28 | 2021-01-28 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. | House | Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38] | CA | D | S001156 | 21 | This joint resolution honors the contributions of school counselors to the success of students in elementary and secondary schools. The resolution encourages the observation of National School Counseling Week with ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the crucial role school counselors play in preparing students for fulfilling lives as contributing members of society. | 2023-01-11T13:43:44Z | |
| 117-hjres-18 | 117 | hjres | 18 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve. | Congress | 2021-01-25 | 2021-03-05 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1] | OK | R | H001082 | 0 | This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment limiting Representatives to three terms and Senators to two terms. Terms beginning before the ratification of this amendment do not count towards term limits. | 2023-01-11T13:43:44Z | |
| 117-hjres-19 | 117 | hjres | 19 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to repeal the twenty-third article of amendment to the Constitution of the United States. | Government Operations and Politics | 2021-01-25 | 2021-03-05 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large] | SD | R | J000301 | 14 | This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment repealing the Twenty-third Amendment to the Constitution (allowing citizens residing in the District of Columbia to vote for presidential electors, who in turn vote in the electoral college for the President and Vice President). | 2023-01-11T13:43:44Z | |
| 117-hjres-17 | 117 | hjres | 17 | Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2021-01-21 | 2021-03-23 | Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 12. | House | Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14] | CA | D | S001175 | 214 | This joint resolution eliminates the deadline for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment, which prohibits discrimination based on sex. The amendment was 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. | 2023-03-08T20:26:16Z | |
| 117-hjres-15 | 117 | hjres | 15 | Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles and services. | International Affairs | 2021-01-15 | 2021-01-15 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5] | NY | D | M001137 | 30 | This joint resolution prohibits the proposed foreign military sale of certain defense articles and services to Saudi Arabia. | 2023-01-11T13:43:44Z | |
| 117-hjres-16 | 117 | hjres | 16 | Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed transfer to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Kingdom of Spain, and the Italian Republic of certain defense articles and services. | International Affairs | 2021-01-15 | 2021-01-15 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5] | NY | D | M001137 | 29 | This joint resolution prohibits the issuance of a manufacturing license, technical assistance license, or export license with respect to certain proposed agreements or transfers of specified defense articles or services to Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, Spain, or Italy. | 2023-01-11T13:43:44Z | |
| 117-hjres-14 | 117 | hjres | 14 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to abolish the electoral college and to provide for the direct election of the President and Vice President of the United States. | Government Operations and Politics | 2021-01-11 | 2021-03-04 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] | TN | D | C001068 | 8 | 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. | 2023-01-11T13:43:44Z | |
| 117-hjres-1 | 117 | hjres | 1 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections. | Government Operations and Politics | 2021-01-04 | 2021-03-04 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22] | FL | D | D000610 | 180 | This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment authorizing Congress and the states to set reasonable limits on the raising and spending of money by candidates and others to influence elections. The amendment grants Congress and the states the power to implement and enforce this amendment by legislation. They are allowed to distinguish between natural persons and corporations or other artificial entities created by law, including by prohibiting such entities from spending money to influence elections. | 2023-03-08T19:58:04Z | |
| 117-hjres-10 | 117 | hjres | 10 | Expressing support for designation of September 2021 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 | 2021-01-04 | 2021-01-04 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. | House | Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] | TX | D | J000032 | 0 | This joint resolution 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. | 2023-01-11T13:43:44Z | |
| 117-hjres-11 | 117 | hjres | 11 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices. | Law | 2021-01-04 | 2021-03-04 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large] | SD | R | J000301 | 183 | This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution to require that the Supreme Court consist of nine Justices. | 2023-03-08T19:58:55Z | |
| 117-hjres-12 | 117 | hjres | 12 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve. | Congress | 2021-01-04 | 2021-03-04 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5] | SC | R | N000190 | 83 | This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment limiting Representatives to three terms and Senators to two terms. Terms beginning before the ratification of this amendment do not count towards these term limits. | 2023-01-11T13:43:44Z | |
| 117-hjres-13 | 117 | hjres | 13 | Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution requiring that each agency and department's funding is justified. | Economics and Public Finance | 2021-01-04 | 2021-03-04 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10] | PA | R | P000605 | 4 | This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting total outlays for a fiscal year from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year unless (1) Congress authorizes the excess by a three-fifths vote of each chamber, and (2) total outlays do not exceed a specified percentage of the estimated gross domestic product of the United States. The prohibition excludes outlays for repayment of debt principal and receipts derived from borrowing. The amendment requires a three-fifths vote of each chamber of Congress to increase revenue or increase the limit on the debt of the United States. The amendment also requires the President to submit an annual budget in which total outlays do not exceed total receipts. The President's budget must also include justifications and specified details regarding funding proposed for departments and agencies. Congress may waive the requirements due to a declaration of war, a military conflict, an event that causes an imminent and serious military threat to national security, or a natural disaster. | 2023-01-11T13:43:44Z | |
| 117-hjres-2 | 117 | hjres | 2 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to balancing the budget. | Economics and Public Finance | 2021-01-04 | 2021-03-04 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16] | FL | R | B001260 | 0 | 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 vote of each chamber. The prohibition excludes outlays for repayment of debt principal and receipts derived from borrowing. The amendment prohibits total outlays for any fiscal year from exceeding 18% of the gross domestic product of the United States, unless two-thirds of each chamber of Congress provides for a specific increase above this amount. The amendment requires a two-thirds vote of each chamber of Congress to impose a new tax, increase the statutory rate of any tax, or increase the aggregate amount of revenue. It requires a three-fifths vote of each chamber to increase the limit on the debt of the United States. The President must submit an annual budget in which total outlays do not exceed total receipts and 18% of the gross domestic product of the United States. The amendment prohibits a court from ordering a revenue increase to enforce the requirements. Congress may waive specified requirements when a declaration of war is in effect or the United States is engaged in a military conflict that causes an imminent and serious military threat to national security. | 2023-01-11T13:43:44Z | |
| 117-hjres-3 | 117 | hjres | 3 | Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. | Economics and Public Finance | 2021-01-04 | 2021-03-04 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1] | OH | R | C000266 | 52 | 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 and receipts derived from borrowing. The amendment requires roll call votes of (1) three-fifths of each chamber of Congress to increase the public debt limit, and (2) a majority of each chamber for legislation increasing revenue. It also requires the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress annually. Congress is authorized to 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. | 2023-01-30T19:45:25Z |
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