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113-sjres-47 113 sjres 47 Authorization for the Use of Military Force against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant International Affairs 2014-12-13 2014-12-13 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 653. Senate Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] NJ D M000639 0 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorization for the Use of Military Force against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant - 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. Declares that this resolution is intended to constitute specific statutory authorization pursuant to section 5(b) of the War Powers Resolution. States that the authority granted by this resolution does not authorize use of the U.S. Armed Forces for ground combat operations except as necessary: for the protection or rescue of U.S. Armed Forces members or U.S. citizens from imminent danger posed by ISIL; or to conduct missions not intended to result in ground combat operations by U.S. forces, such as intelligence collection and sharing, enabling kinetic strikes, operational planning, or other forms of advice and assistance to forces fighting ISIL in Iraq or Syria. Terminates such military use authorization in three years. 2022-03-03T21:28:15Z  
113-sjres-46 113 sjres 46 Declaration of War against the Organization known as the Islamic State International Affairs 2014-12-03 2014-12-03 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY] KY R P000603 0 Declaration of War against the Organization known as the Islamic State - Declares, pursuant to article I, section 8, clause 11 of the Constitution, that a state of war exists between the United States and the organization referring to itself as the Islamic State, also known as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (ISIL/ISIS). Authorizes and directs the President to use the U.S. Armed Forces to protect U.S. personnel and facilities in Iraq and Syria from ISIL/ISIS. States that nothing in this Act shall be construed as declaring war or authorizing force against any organization: (1) other than ISIL/ISIS, or (2) based on affiliation with ISIL/ISIS. States that nothing in this Act shall be construed as authorizing the use of ground combat forces except for: protection or rescue of U.S. Armed Forces members or U.S. citizens from imminent danger posed by ISIL/ISIS, limited operations against high value targets, or advisory and intelligence gathering operations. States that: (1) this Act is intended to constitute specific statutory authorization within the meaning of section 5(b) of the War Powers Resolution, and (2) nothing in this resolution supersedes any requirement of the War Powers Resolution. Repeals the authorization for the Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002. States that The Authorization for the Use of Military Force (Public Law 107-40) does not authorize the use of military force against ISIL/ISIS, and shall not be construed as providing such authority. Sunsets one year after the date of enactment of this joint resolution: (1) The Authorization for the Use of Military Force, and (2) the declaration and authorization in this joint resolution. 2023-01-11T13:25:03Z  
113-sjres-45 113 sjres 45 A joint resolution providing for the reappointment of David M. Rubenstein as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. Government Operations and Politics 2014-11-12 2014-12-08 Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. Senate Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] VT D L000174 2 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Reappoints David M. Rubenstein as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. 2023-01-11T13:25:03Z  
113-sjres-44 113 sjres 44 Authorization for Use of Military Force against the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant International Affairs 2014-09-17 2014-09-17 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] VA D K000384 1 Authorization for Use of Military Force against the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant - Authorizes the President for one year, as part of a multinational coalition, to: use all appropriate force to participate in an air campaign in Iraq, and if necessary, in Syria, to degrade and defeat the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL); and provide military equipment and training to forces fighting ISIL in Iraq or Syria, including the Iraqi security forces, Kurdish fighters, and other legitimate non-terrorist opposition groups in Syria. States that such authorization does not include: the use of U.S. ground combat forces, except to provide military equipment and training to forces fighting ISIL in Iraq or Syria, to protect or rescue U.S. Armed Forces members or U.S. citizens from imminent danger posed by ISIL, or for limited operations against high value targets; or the use of force against forces associated with ISIL, unless such forces are identified as fighting alongside ISIL in Iraq and Syria. Declares that this resolution is intended to constitute specific statutory authorization pursuant to section 5(b) of the War Powers Resolution. Repeals the Authorization for the Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002. Directs the President to submit to Congress every 90 days a list of those organizations or individuals fighting alongside ISIL for purposes of actions taken pursuant to this joint resolution. States that nothing in this resolution shall be construed as: authorizing support for force in support of, or in cooperation with, the national government of Syria that was in power as of the enactment of this resolution, or its security services; or limiting the constitutional or statutory powers of the President or Congress or any additional powers held by the United States pursuant to international law or treaty. 2023-01-11T13:25:24Z  
113-sjres-42 113 sjres 42 Authorization for Use of Military Force against the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant International Affairs 2014-09-08 2014-09-08 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL] FL D N000032 0 Authorization for Use of Military Force against the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant - Authorizes the President to use appropriate force against the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) to prevent terrorist attacks against the people and interests of the United States and our allies. States that this resolution: (1) does not authorize the use of rotational ground forces, (2) expires in three years, and (3) is intended to constitute specific statutory authorization pursuant to section 5(b) of the War Powers Resolution. 2023-01-11T13:25:24Z  
113-sjres-43 113 sjres 43 Authorization for Use of Force Against the Organization Called the Islamic State International Affairs 2014-09-08 2014-09-08 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK] OK R I000024 0 Authorization for Use of Military Force Against the Organization Called the Islamic State - Authorizes the President to use appropriate force against the threat posed by the organization called the Islamic State (IS), formally known as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), as well as any successor organization. States that this resolution is intended to constitute specific statutory authorization pursuant to section 5(b) of the War Powers Resolution. Directs the President to report to Congress setting forth: (1) U.S. strategy to defeat IS or any successor organization; and (2) every 90 days thereafter, a description and assessment of such strategy's implementation. 2023-01-11T13:25:24Z  
113-sjres-41 113 sjres 41 A joint resolution approving the location of a memorial to commemorate the more than 5,000 slaves and free Black persons who fought for independence in the American Revolution. Public Lands and Natural Resources 2014-07-31 2014-07-31 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] CT D M001169 4 Approves the location of a commemorative work to honor the more than 5,000 slaves and free black persons who fought in the American Revolution within Area I as described on the map entitled "Commemorative Areas Washington, DC and Environs," numbered 869/86501 B and dated June 24, 2003. 2023-01-11T13:25:42Z  
113-sjres-40 113 sjres 40 A joint resolution providing for the appointment of Michael Lynton as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. Government Operations and Politics 2014-07-08 2014-09-29 Became Public Law No: 113-184. Senate Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] VT D L000174 2 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Appoints Michael Lynton as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. 2023-03-22T18:49:21Z  
113-sjres-39 113 sjres 39 A joint resolution relating to the approval of the proposed Agreement for Cooperation Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Concerning the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy. International Affairs 2014-06-09 2014-09-08 Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. Senate Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV] NV D R000146 0 States that Congress favors the proposed Agreement for Cooperation Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Concerning the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy transmitted to Congress by the President on May 8, 2014. 2023-01-11T13:26:04Z  
113-sjres-37 113 sjres 37 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to parental rights. Families 2014-06-04 2014-06-04 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC] SC R G000359 5 Constitutional Amendment - States that the liberty of parents to direct the upbringing, education, and care of their children is a fundamental right. Declares further that the parental right to direct education includes the right to choose public, private, religious, or home schools, and the right to make reasonable choices within public schools for one's child. States that neither the United States nor any state shall infringe upon this right without demonstrating that its governmental interest, as applied to the person, is of the highest order and not otherwise served. Prohibits this article from being construed to apply to a parental action or decision that would end life. Declares that no treaty may be adopted nor shall any source of international law be employed to supersede, modify, interpret, or apply to the rights guaranteed by this amendment. 2023-01-11T13:26:04Z  
113-sjres-38 113 sjres 38 A joint resolution conferring honorary citizenship of the United States on Bernardo de Galvez y Madrid, Viscount of Galveston and Count of Galvez. Immigration 2014-06-04 2014-06-04 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] FL R R000595 3 Confers honorary U.S. citizenship posthumously on Bernardo de Galvez y Madrid, Viscount of Galveston and Count of Galvez. 2023-01-11T13:26:04Z  
113-sjres-36 113 sjres 36 A joint resolution relating to the approval and implementation of the proposed agreement for nuclear cooperation between the United States and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. International Affairs 2014-05-22 2014-08-01 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Senate Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] NJ D M000639 2 (This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on July 29, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.) States that: (1) Congress favors the Agreement for Cooperation Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy, signed on May 6, 2014; and (2) such Agreement becomes effective in accordance with this joint resolution and other applicable law. Prohibits issuance of any export license pursuant to a civil nuclear cooperation agreement 30 years after the agreement's entry into force unless: (1) the President, within the agreement's final five years, has certified to Congress that the party to such agreement has continued to fulfill its terms and conditions and that the agreement continues to be in the interest of the United States; and (2) Congress enacts a joint resolution permitting the continuation of the agreement for an additional period of not more than 30 years. Exempts from such restriction: any agreement that had entered into force as of August 1, 2014, any agreement with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) or the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), or any amendment to any such agreement. States that the Nuclear Proliferation Assessment Statement required to be submitted by the Secretary State to the President shall also be submitted to Congress and shall be accompanied by a classified annex identifying all classified information related to the agreement to which such Nuclear Proliferation Assessment Statement applies, and shall include the following: an assessment of the proposed agreement for cooperation; an assessment of the adequacy of safeguards and other control mechanisms and the peaceful use assurances contained in the agreement for cooperation; a historical assessment of past proliferation activity of the cooperating party; a list of all the treaties and agreements related to non-proliferation o… 2023-01-11T13:25:42Z  
113-sjres-35 113 sjres 35 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service of the Department of the Treasury relating to liability under section 5000A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 for the shared responsibility payment for not maintaining minimum essential coverage. Taxation 2014-03-27 2014-03-27 Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1831) Senate Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY] KY R M000355 2 Disapproves and nullifies final regulations submitted by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that provide guidance to individual taxpayers on the liability under section 5000A of the Internal Revenue Code for the shared responsibility payment for not maintaining minimum essential health care coverage. 2023-01-11T13:26:43Z  
113-sjres-34 113 sjres 34 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to give States the right to repeal Federal laws and regulations when ratified by the legislatures of two-thirds of the several States. Government Operations and Politics 2014-03-13 2014-03-13 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY] WY R E000285 2 Constitutional Amendment - Authorizes the repeal of any federal law or regulation when the legislatures of two-thirds of the states approve resolutions for this purpose that particularly describe the provisions to be repealed. 2023-01-11T13:26:43Z  
113-sjres-33 113 sjres 33 A joint resolution relating to the approval of the proposed Third Amendment to the Agreement for Co-operation Between the United States of America and the International Atomic Energy Agency. International Affairs 2014-03-05 2014-03-05 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] NJ D M000639 1 States that Congress favors the proposed Third Amendment to the Agreement for Co-operation Between the United States of America and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) that was transmitted to Congress on January 29, 2014. 2023-01-11T13:26:43Z  
113-sjres-32 113 sjres 32 A joint resolution providing for the reappointment of John W. McCarter as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. Government Operations and Politics 2014-03-04 2014-03-21 Became Public Law No: 113-91. Senate Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] VT D L000174 2 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Reappoints John W. McCarter as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. 2023-03-22T18:49:21Z  
113-sjres-31 113 sjres 31 A joint resolution relating to the approval of the proposed Agreement for Cooperation Between the American Institute in Taiwan and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representatives Office in the United States Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy. International Affairs 2014-02-10 2014-02-10 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] NJ D M000639 1 Favors the proposed agreement for peaceful nuclear energy cooperation between the American Institute in Taiwan and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States transmitted to Congress by the President on January 7, 2014. 2023-01-11T13:26:54Z  
113-sjres-30 113 sjres 30 A joint resolution to disapprove a rule of the Environmental Protection Agency relating to greenhouse gas emissions from electric utility generating units. Environmental Protection 2014-01-16 2014-01-16 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S447) Senate Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY] KY R M000355 41 Disapproves and nullifies the rule submitted by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) relating to new source performance standards for emissions of carbon dioxide for new affected fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units. 2023-01-11T13:27:02Z  
113-sjres-28 113 sjres 28 A joint resolution providing for the appointment of John Fahey as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. Government Operations and Politics 2013-12-11 2014-02-21 Became Public Law No: 113-84. Senate Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] VT D L000174 2 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Appoints John Fahey as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. 2023-03-22T18:49:21Z  
113-sjres-29 113 sjres 29 A joint resolution providing for the appointment of Risa Lavizzo-Mourey as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. Government Operations and Politics 2013-12-11 2014-02-21 Became Public Law No: 113-85. Senate Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] VT D L000174 2 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Appoints Risa Lavizzo-Mourey as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. 2023-03-22T18:49:21Z  
113-sjres-27 113 sjres 27 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service of the Department of the Treasury relating to liability under section 5000A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 for the shared responsibility payment for not maintaining minimum essential coverage. Taxation 2013-10-31 2013-10-31 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7732) Senate Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY] KY R M000355 2 Disapproves and nullifies final regulations submitted by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that provide guidance to individual taxpayers on the liability under section 5000A of the Internal Revenue Code for the shared responsibility payment for not maintaining minimum essential health care coverage. 2023-01-11T13:23:51Z  
113-sjres-26 113 sjres 26 A joint resolution relating to the disapproval of the President's exercise of authority to suspend the debt limit, as submitted under section 1002(b) of the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2014 on October 17, 2013. Economics and Public Finance 2013-10-28 2013-10-29 Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 45 - 54. Record Vote Number: 220. Senate Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY] KY R M000355 0 Disapproves of the President's exercise of authority to suspend the debt limit. 2019-02-20T12:29:10Z  
113-sjres-25 113 sjres 25 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to applying laws equally to the citizens of the United States and the Federal Government. Law 2013-10-11 2013-10-11 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY] KY R P000603 0 Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits Congress from making any law that is applicable to a U.S. citizen but not equally applicable to: (1) Congress; (2) the executive branch, including the President, Vice President, ambassadors, other public ministers and consuls, and all other officers of the United States, including those provided for under the Constitution and by law; and (3) Justices of the Supreme Court and judges of inferior courts. 2023-01-11T13:23:51Z  
113-sjres-24 113 sjres 24 A joint resolution to amend the Department of Defense Survivor Benefits Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 to make continuing appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members of the Coast Guard. Armed Forces and National Security 2013-10-10 2013-10-10 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations. Senate Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA] WA D C000127 2 Amends the Department of Defense Survivor Benefits Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 (P.L. 113-44) to make appropriations, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for death gratuities and related benefits for survivors of deceased military service members of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for FY2014, and for other purposes, such amounts as may be necessary, at a rate of operations as provided for FY2013 in the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2013 (division D of P.L 113-6), for the "Operating Expenses" account for continuing such death gratuities and survivor benefits with respect to members of the Coast Guard when not in the service of the Navy that are not otherwise specifically provided for in this joint resolution or the Pay Our Military Act (P.L. 113-39) and for which appropriations, funds, or other authority were made available by the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2013. (Currently, such continuing appropriations for death gratuities and survivor benefits are provided only with respect to deceased military service members of the Department of Defense [DOD].) Revises the title of such resolution so that it is cited as the Armed Forces Survivor Benefits Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014. 2023-01-11T13:23:51Z  
113-sjres-23 113 sjres 23 A joint resolution making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes. Economics and Public Finance 2013-10-02 2013-10-02 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations. Senate Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] TX R C001098 0 Makes appropriations, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, and out of applicable corporate or other revenues, receipts, and funds, for governmental entities for FY2014 and portions of FY2015, and for other purposes, namely, for programs, projects, or activities of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) under the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 (division E of P.L. 113-6). Requires the rate of operations to be calculated to reflect the full amount of any reduction required in FY2013 pursuant to: (1) the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 (P.L. 113-6), and (2) the presidential sequestration order dated March 1, 2013, except as attributable to budget authority made available by the Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2013 (P.L. 112-175) or the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013 (P.L. 113-2). Prohibits any appropriation or funds made available or authority granted by this joint resolution from being used to initiate or resume any project or activity for which appropriations, funds, or other authority were not available during FY2013. Makes appropriations and funds made available and authority granted under this joint resolution available until whichever of the following first occurs: (1) enactment into law of an appropriation for any project or activity provided for in this joint resolution, (2) enactment into law of the applicable appropriations Act for FY2014 without any provision for such project or activity, or (3) January 1, 2015. Requires implementation of this joint resolution so that only the most limited funding action be taken in order to provide for continuation of projects and activities. Authorizes funding for entitlements and other mandatory payments whose budget authority was provided in appropriation Acts for FY2013 and for activities under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. Authorizes amounts made available for civilian personnel compensation and benefits to be apportioned up to the rate for operations necessary to avoid furlo… 2023-01-11T13:23:51Z  
113-sjres-22 113 sjres 22 Chemical Weapons Control and Accountability Resolution of 2013 International Affairs 2013-09-10 2013-09-10 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV] WV D M001183 1 Chemical Weapons Control and Accountability Resolution of 2013 - States that it is U.S. policy that: (1) Syria must become a signatory to, and comply with, the Chemical Weapons Convention; (2) the failure by Bashar al-Assad's government to sign and comply with the Convention demonstrates a willful disregard of international norms on the use of chemical weapons; and (3) if Syria does not sign and comply with the Convention within 45 days all elements of national power will be considered by the U.S. government. Directs the President to submit to Congress within 45 days a long-term strategy for Syria, while concurrently using diplomatic tools to secure commitments from the international community to prevent the proliferation and use of Syria's chemical weapons. States that such strategy shall include a statement of U.S. strategic goals in Syria and specific objectives and benchmarks to be accomplished. Requires such strategy also to review U.S. diplomatic, political, economic, and military policy toward Syria, including: (1) the provision of assistance to the Syrian Supreme Military Council and other Syrian entities opposed to the Bashar al-Assad government that have been fully vetted and share common values and interests with the United States; (2) the provision of assistance to the Syrian political opposition, including the Syrian Opposition Coalition; (3) efforts to isolate extremist and terrorist groups to prevent their influence on future transitional and permanent Syrian governments; (4) security coordination with allies and regional partners including Israel, Jordan, and Turkey; (5) efforts to limit support for the Syrian regime from Iran and others; (6) planning for securing chemical, biological, and other weapons supplies; (7) efforts to address the ongoing humanitarian challenges presented by Syrian refugees in neighboring countries, internally displaced persons in Syria, and related humanitarian needs; and (8) efforts secure international commitments to prevent the proliferation and use of chemical wea… 2023-01-11T13:24:03Z  
113-sjres-21 113 sjres 21 Authorization for the Use of Military Force Against the Government of Syria to Respond to Use of Chemical Weapons International Affairs 2013-09-06 2013-09-10 Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S6301-6304, S6307-6312, S6312-6321) Senate Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] NJ D M000639 0 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Authorization for the Use of Military Force Against the Government of Syria to Respond to Use of Chemical Weapons - (Sec. 2) Authorizes the President, subject to a determination that force is necessary, to use the U.S. Armed Forces in a limited manner against military targets in Syria only to: (1) respond to the government of Syria's use of weapons of mass destruction in the conflict in Syria, (2) deter Syria's use of such weapons in order to protect U.S. national security interests and U.S. allies and partners, (3) degrade Syria's capacity to use such weapons in the future, and (4) prevent the transfer to terrorist groups or other state or non-state actors within Syria of weapons of mass destruction. Directs the President, before exercising such authority, to make available to Congress the President's determination that: (1) the United States has used all diplomatic and other peaceful means to prevent the government of Syria's deployment and use of weapons of mass destruction; (2) Syria has conducted one or more significant chemical weapons attacks; (3) the use of military force is necessary to respond to Syria's use of chemical weapons; (4) it is in the core U.S. national security interest to use such military force; (5) the United States has a military plan to achieve the specific goals of responding to Syria's use of weapons of mass destruction, deterring Syria's use of such weapons to protect U.S. national security interests and U.S. allies and partners, degrading Syria's capacity to use such weapons, and preventing the transfer to terrorist groups or other state or non-state actors within Syria of weapons of mass destruction; and (6) the use of military force is consistent with and furthers U.S. strategic goals toward Syria, including achieving a negotiated political settlement to the conflict. Declares that this section constitutes specific statutory authorization under the Wa… 2022-03-03T21:28:36Z  
113-sjres-20 113 sjres 20 A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Economics and Public Finance 2013-07-11 2013-07-11 Read the second time and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Udall, Mark [D-CO] CO D U000038 6 Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits total outlays for a fiscal year (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year (except those derived from borrowing) unless Congress, by a three-fifths roll call vote of each chamber, authorizes a specific excess of outlays over receipts. Excludes receipts (including attributable interest) and outlays of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund, or either of their successor funds, from consideration as receipts or outlays for purposes of this Amendment. Directs the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress annually. Authorizes waivers of these provisions when a declaration of war is in effect or under other specified circumstances involving military conflict. Prohibits Congress from passing any bill that provides a net reduction in individual income taxes for those with incomes over $1 million (as may be adjusted by Congress to account for inflation) if, after enactment, total outlays would exceed total receipts in any fiscal year affected by the bill. Prohibits a federal or state court from ordering any reduction in the Social Security benefits authorized by law, including any benefits provided from the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund, the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund, or either of their successor funds. 2023-01-11T13:24:21Z  
113-sjres-18 113 sjres 18 A joint resolution 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 2013-06-18 2013-06-18 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT] MT D T000464 5 Constitutional Amendment - Declares that: (1) the rights protected by the Constitution are intended to be the rights of natural persons; and (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 that 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. Prohibits this Amendment from limiting the rights of freedom of speech, the press, exercise of religion, association, and all such other unalienable rights of the people. 2023-01-11T13:24:36Z  
113-sjres-19 113 sjres 19 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections. Government Operations and Politics 2013-06-18 2014-09-11 Cloture on the joint resolution not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 42. Record Vote Number: 261. (consideration: CR S5543-5544; text: CR S5543-5544) Senate Sen. Udall, Tom [D-NM] NM D U000039 48 Constitutional Amendment - Authorizes Congress and the states to regulate and set reasonable limits on the raising and spending of money by candidates and others to influence elections. Grants Congress and the states the power to implement and enforce this amendment by appropriate legislation, and 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. Declares that nothing in this amendment shall be construed to grant Congress or the states the power to abridge the freedom of the press. 2023-01-11T13:24:36Z  
113-sjres-17 113 sjres 17 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States. Government Operations and Politics 2013-06-13 2013-06-13 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] UT R H000338 23 Constitutional Amendment - Grants Congress the power to prohibit the physical desecration of the U.S. flag. 2023-01-11T13:24:36Z  
113-sjres-16 113 sjres 16 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the power of Congress to impose a tax on a failure to purchase goods or services. Taxation 2013-06-06 2013-06-06 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] FL R R000595 8 Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits Congress from making any law that imposes a tax on a failure to purchase goods or services. 2023-01-11T13:24:36Z  
113-sjres-15 113 sjres 15 A joint resolution removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2013-05-09 2013-05-09 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD] MD D C000141 35 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. Declares that such amendment shall be part of the Constitution whenever ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several states. 2023-01-11T13:24:56Z  
113-sjres-14 113 sjres 14 A joint resolution amending title 36, United States Code, to designate the last Friday in April as Arbor Day. Government Operations and Politics 2013-04-25 2013-04-25 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Johanns, Mike [R-NE] NE R J000291 2 Designates the last Friday in April as Arbor Day. 2022-11-15T16:35:07Z  
113-sjres-13 113 sjres 13 A joint resolution amending title 36, United States Code, to designate July 26 as United States Intelligence Professionals Day. Armed Forces and National Security 2013-04-18 2013-04-18 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA] VA D W000805 26 Designates July 26 as United States Intelligence Professionals Day. 2019-11-15T21:55:44Z  
113-sjres-12 113 sjres 12 A joint resolution to consent to certain amendments enacted by the legislature of the State of Hawaii to the Hawaiian Homes Commission, Act, 1920. Native Americans 2013-03-21 2013-07-15 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 133. Senate Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] HI D S001194 1 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Amends the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920 by consenting to certain amendments adopted by the Hawaiian legislature. (These amendments expand housing program eligibility and succession authority to individuals who are at least 25% Native Hawaiian and allow the Hawaiian Homes Commission to set interest rates on home loans based on market conditions.) 2023-01-11T13:24:21Z  
113-sjres-11 113 sjres 11 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to restore the rights of the American people that were taken away by the Supreme Court's decision in the Citizens United case and related decisions, to protect the integrity of our elections, and to limit the corrosive influence of money in our democratic process. Government Operations and Politics 2013-03-13 2013-03-13 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] VT I S000033 1 Constitutional Amendment - Declares that, whereas the right to vote in public elections belongs only to natural persons as U.S. citizens, so shall the ability to make contributions and expenditures to influence the outcome of public elections belong only to natural persons. Declares that nothing in this Constitution shall be construed to restrict the power of Congress and the states to protect the integrity and fairness of the electoral process, limit the corrupting influence of private wealth in public elections, and guarantee the dependence of elected officials on the people alone by taking certainactions. Includes among such actions: (1) the establishment of systems of public financing for elections; (2) the imposition of requirements to ensure the disclosure of contributions and expenditures made to influence the outcome of a public election by candidates, individuals, and associations of individuals; and (3) the imposition of content neutral limitations on all such contributions and expenditures. Declares that nothing in this Article shall be construed to alter freedom of the press. Grants Congress and the states power to enforce this Amendment through appropriate legislation. 2022-11-15T16:32:40Z  
113-sjres-10 113 sjres 10 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for men and women. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2013-03-05 2013-03-05 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] NJ D M000639 17 Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits denying or abridging equality of rights under the law by the United States or by any state on account of sex. 2022-11-15T16:32:54Z  
113-sjres-9 113 sjres 9 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Family Assistance of the Administration for Children and Families of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to waiver and expenditure authority under section 1115 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1315) with respect to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program. Social Welfare 2013-03-04 2013-03-04 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] UT R H000338 9 Disapproves of the rule submitted by the Office of Family Assistance of the Administration for Children and Families of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) relating to waiver and expenditure authority under the Social Security Act with respect to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. Declares that the rule shall have no force or effect. 2022-03-03T21:29:11Z  
113-sjres-8 113 sjres 8 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service of the Department of the Treasury relating to taxable medical devices. Taxation 2013-02-27 2013-02-27 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY] KY R P000603 0 Disapproves and nullifies a rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that provides guidance on the excise tax imposed on the sale of certain medical devices. 2022-11-15T16:32:58Z  
113-sjres-7 113 sjres 7 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to balancing the budget. Economics and Public Finance 2013-02-13 2013-02-13 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S715-716) Senate Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] TX R C001056 44 Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits total outlays for a fiscal year (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year (except those derived from borrowing) unless Congress, by a two-thirds roll call vote of each chamber, authorizes a specific excess of outlays over receipts. Prohibits total outlays for any fiscal year from exceeding 18% of the gross domestic product (GDP) for the preceding calendar year unless Congress, by a two-thirds roll call vote of each chamber, authorizes a specific excess over such 18%. Directs the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress annually. Prohibits any bill from becoming law that imposes a new tax or increases the statutory rate of any tax or the aggregate amount of revenue, unless approved by a two-thirds roll call vote of each chamber. Requires a three-fifths roll call vote of each chamber to increase the federal debt limit. Authorizes waivers of these requirements: (1) when a declaration of war is in effect against a nation-state and Congress, by a majority roll call vote of each chamber, authorizes a specific excess; or (2) under other specified circumstances involving military conflict, if Congress, by a three-fifths roll call vote of each chamber, authorizes such waiver. Prohibits a federal or state court from ordering any increase in revenue to enforce this article. 2022-03-03T21:29:11Z  
113-sjres-6 113 sjres 6 A joint resolution 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 2013-01-29 2013-01-29 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL] AL R S000320 1 Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits, except in time of a congressionally declared war, federal fiscal year expenditures from exceeding: (1) federal revenues for that fiscal year, excluding revenue received from the issuance of bonds, notes, or other obligations of the United States; and (2) 20% of the gross domestic product (GDP) for the preceding calendar year. Authorizes suspension of these prohibitions by concurrent resolution approved by a three-fifths vote of each chamber. 2022-03-03T21:28:40Z  
113-sjres-5 113 sjres 5 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to authorizing regulation of contributions to candidates for State public office and Federal office by corporations, entities organized and operated for profit, and labor organization, and expenditures by such entities and labor organizations in support of, or opposition to such candidates. Government Operations and Politics 2013-01-28 2013-01-28 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT] MT D B000243 1 Constitutional Amendment - Gives Congress the power to regulate the contribution of funds by corporations, for-profit entities, and labor organizations to a candidate for election to, or nomination for election to, a federal office, and the power to regulate the expenditure of funds by corporations, for-profit entities, and labor organizations made in support of, or in opposition to, such candidates. Gives a state the power to regulate the contribution of funds by corporations, for-profit entities, and labor organizations to a candidate for election to, or for nomination for election to, public office in the state, and the power to regulate the expenditure of funds by corporations, for-profit entities, and labor organizations made in support of, or in opposition to, such candidates. 2022-03-03T21:28:36Z  
113-sjres-2 113 sjres 2 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to limiting the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve. Congress 2013-01-23 2013-01-23 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA] LA R V000127 11 Constitutional Amendment - Limits Members of the House of Representatives to three terms and Members of the Senate to two terms. 2022-03-03T21:28:36Z  
113-sjres-3 113 sjres 3 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to limiting the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve to 3 in the House of Representatives and 2 in the Senate. Congress 2013-01-23 2013-01-23 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY] KY R P000603 1 Constitutional Amendment - Limits Members of the House of Representatives to three terms and Members of the Senate to two terms. 2022-11-15T16:33:09Z  
113-sjres-4 113 sjres 4 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to United States citizenship. Immigration 2013-01-23 2013-01-23 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA] LA R V000127 0 Constitutional Amendment - States that a person born in the United States shall not be a U.S. citizen unless: (1) at the time of the person's birth, one parent of the person is a U.S. citizen, an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States who resides in the United States, or an alien performing active service in the U.S. Armed Forces; or (2) the person is naturalized in accordance with the laws of the United States. 2022-11-15T16:34:11Z  
113-sjres-1 113 sjres 1 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring that the Federal budget be balanced. Economics and Public Finance 2013-01-22 2013-01-22 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] UT R L000577 0 Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits total outlays for a fiscal year (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year (except those derived from borrowing). Prohibits total outlays from exceeding 18% of the gross domestic product (GDP) for the calendar year ending before the beginning of such fiscal year. Authorizes Congress to provide for suspension of the imposed limitations for any fiscal year for which two-thirds of each chamber shall provide, by a roll call vote, for a specific excess of outlays over receipts or over 18% of such GDP for such calendar year. Prohibits any bill to levy a new tax or increase the rate of any tax from becoming law unless approved by a two-thirds roll call vote of each chamber. Requires a two-thirds roll call vote of each chamber to increase the public debt limit. Grants Members of Congress standing and a cause of action to seek judicial enforcement of this article when authorized to do so by a petition signed by one-third of the Members of either chamber. Prohibits a federal or state court from ordering any increase in revenue to enforce this article. 2019-11-15T21:55:35Z  

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