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JOINT RESOLUTION RELATING TO INCREASING THE DEBT LIMIT.

Joint resolution relating to increasing the debt limit. That the limitation under section 3101(b) of title 31, United States Code, as most recently increased by Public Law 117–50 31 U.S.C. 3101 December 14, 2021 Ordered placed on the calendar pursuant to Public Law 117–71

Summary: This joint resolution increases the public debt limit by $2.5 trillion.
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES RELATIVE TO LIMITING THE NUMBER OF TERMS THAT A MEMBER OF CONGRESS MAY SERVE.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to limiting the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve. That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within seven years after the date of its submission by the Congress: — 1. No person who has served 3 terms as a Representative shall be eligible for election to the House of Representatives. For purposes of this section, the election of a person to fill a vacancy in the House of Representatives shall be included as 1 term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Representative if the person fills the vacancy for more than 1 year. 2. No person who has served 2 terms as a Senator shall be eligible for election or appointment to the Senate. For purposes of this section, the election or appointment of a person to fill a vacancy in the Senate shall be included as 1 term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Senator if the person fills the vacancy for more than 3 years. 3. No term beginning before the date of the ratification of this article shall be taken into account in determining eligibility for election or appointment under this article.

Summary: This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment limiting Representatives to eight terms and Senators to three terms. Terms beginning before the ratification of this amendment do not count towards term limits.
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES REQUIRING THAT THE FEDERAL BUDGET BE BALANCED.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring that the Federal budget be balanced. That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States: — 1. Total outlays for any fiscal year shall not exceed total receipts for that fiscal year. 2. Total outlays shall not exceed 18 percent of the gross domestic product of the United States for the calendar year ending prior to the beginning of such fiscal year. 3. The Congress may provide for suspension of the limitations imposed by section 1 or 2 of this article for any fiscal year for which two-thirds of the whole number of each House shall provide, by a rollcall vote, for a specific excess of outlays over receipts or over 18 percent of the gross domestic product of the United States for the calendar year ending prior to the beginning of such fiscal year. 4. Any bill to levy a new tax or increase the rate of any tax shall not become law unless approved by two-thirds of the whole number of each House of Congress by a rollcall vote. 5. The limit on the debt of the United States held by the public shall not be increased, unless two-thirds of the whole number of each House of Congress shall provide for such an increase by a rollcall vote. 6. Any Member of Congress shall have 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 House of Congress. No court of the United States or of any State shall order any increase in revenue to enforce this article. 7. The Congress shall have the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. 8. Total receipts shall include all receipts of the United States except those derived from borrowing. Total outlays shall include all outlays of the United States except those for repayment of debt principal. 9. This article shall become effective beginning with the second fiscal year commencing after its ratification by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States.

Summary: 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 house of Congress. Courts are prohibited from ordering any increase in revenue to enforce this amendment.
DISAPPROVING THE ACTION OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COUNCIL IN APPROVING THE MINOR CONSENT FOR VACCINATIONS AMENDMENT ACT OF 2020.

Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Minor Consent for Vaccinations Amendment Act of 2020. That the Congress disapproves of the action of the District of Columbia Council described as follows: The Minor Consent for Vaccinations Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Act 23–532), enacted by the District of Columbia Council on December 23, 2020, and transmitted to Congress pursuant to section 602(c)(1) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act on February 4, 2021

Summary: 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 4, 2021 [sic], 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.
PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF BARBARA M. BARRETT AS A CITIZEN REGENT OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION.

Providing for the appointment of Barbara M. Barrett as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. That, in accordance with section 5581 of the Revised Statutes of the United States ( 20 U.S.C. 43

Summary: This joint resolution appoints Barbara M. Barrett as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
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.

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. That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within seven years after the date of its submission for ratification: — The Supreme Court of the United States shall be composed of nine justices. . March 1, 2021 Read the second time and placed on the calendar

Summary: This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution to require that the Supreme Court consist of nine Justices.
DISAPPROVING THE ACTION OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COUNCIL IN APPROVING THE CORONAVIRUS IMMUNIZATION OF SCHOOL STUDENTS AND EARLY CHILDHOOD WORKERS AMENDMENT ACT OF 2021.

Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Coronavirus Immunization of School Students and Early Childhood Workers Amendment Act of 2021. That the Congress disapproves of the action of the District of Columbia Council described as follows: The Coronavirus Immunization of School Students and Early Childhood Workers Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24–285), enacted by the District of Columbia Council on January 12, 2022, and transmitted to Congress pursuant to section 602(c)(1) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act on January 18, 2022.

Summary: This joint resolution disapproves of the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Coronavirus Immunization of School Students and Early Childhood Workers Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-285), enacted by the council on January 12, 2022.
PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED FOREIGN MILITARY SALE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF EGYPT OF CERTAIN DEFENSE ARTICLES AND SERVICES.

Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services. That the following proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt is prohibited: (1) The sale of the following defense articles and services, described in Transmittal No. 21–26, submitted to Congress pursuant to section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2776(b)(1)

Summary: This joint resolution prohibits the proposed foreign military sale of specified defense articles and services to Egypt.
PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED FOREIGN MILITARY SALE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF EGYPT OF CERTAIN DEFENSE ARTICLES AND SERVICES.

Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services. That the following proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt is prohibited: (1) The sale of the following defense articles and services, described in Transmittal No. 20–64, submitted to Congress pursuant to section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2776(b)(1)

Summary: This joint resolution prohibits the proposed foreign military sale of specified defense articles and services to Egypt.
RELATING TO A NATIONAL EMERGENCY DECLARED BY THE PRESIDENT ON MARCH 13, 2020.

Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020. That, pursuant to section 202 of the National Emergencies Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1622 Passed the Senate March 3, 2022. Secretary

Summary: This joint resolution terminates the national emergency concerning COVID-19 declared by the President on March 13, 2020.
RELATING TO A NATIONAL EMERGENCY DECLARED BY THE PRESIDENT ON MARCH 13, 2020.

Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020. That, pursuant to section 202 of the National Emergencies Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1622

Summary: This joint resolution terminates the national emergency concerning COVID-19 declared by the President on March 13, 2020.
PROPOSING A BALANCED BUDGET AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES.

Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States: — 1. Total expenditures for a year shall not exceed the average annual revenue collected in the three prior years, adjusted in proportion to changes in population and inflation. Total expenditures shall include all expenditures of the United States except those for payment of debt, and revenue shall include all revenue of the United States except that derived from borrowing. 2. Congress may by a roll call vote of two-thirds of each House declare an emergency and provide by law for specific expenditures in excess of the limit in section 1. The declaration shall specify reasons for the emergency designation and may authorize expenditures in excess of the limit in section 1 for up to one year. 3. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. 4. This article shall take effect in the first year beginning at least 90 days following ratification, except that expenditures may exceed the limit in section 1 by the following portion of the prior year’s expenditures exceeding that limit (excepting emergency expenditures provided for by section 2): nine-tenths in the first year, eight-ninths in the second year, seven-eighths in the third year, six-sevenths in the fourth year, five-sixths in the fifth year, four-fifths in the sixth year, three-fourths in the seventh year, two-thirds in the eighth year, and one-half in the ninth year.

Summary: 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.
RELATING TO THE DISAPPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED SALE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF BAHRAIN OF CERTAIN DEFENSE ARTICLES AND SERVICES.

Relating to the disapproval of the proposed sale to the Government of Bahrain of certain defense articles and services. That the following proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Bahrain is prohibited: (1) The sale of the following defense articles and services, described in the certification Transmittal No. 22–04, submitted to Congress and published in the Congressional Record on March 24, 2022: upgrades to nine (9) M270 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) to a M270 A1 minimum configuration, including— (A) the Common Fire Control System (CFCS); Improved Launcher Mechanical System (ILMS); 600h Engine and associated engine compartment modifications; Improved Electronics Distribution Box (IEDB); fan speed control valve; cables and mounting hardware, Power Take Off (PTO) and BOO series transmission; the Digital Communication Systems (DCOMMS); and Vehicular Intercom System (AN/VIC–3); and (B) two (2) years spare parts; Operator and Maintenance Training Course Contractor Logistics Support; U.S. Government engineering support; support and test equipment; integration and test support, software delivery and support; publications and technical documentation; technical and logistics support services; storage; and other related elements of logistical and program support.

Summary: This joint resolution disapproves of the proposed sale of specified defense articles and services to Bahrain.
DIRECTING THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION TO INVESTIGATE AND REPORT ON ANTICOMPETITIVE PRACTICES AND VIOLATIONS OF ANTITRUST LAW IN THE BEEF PACKING INDUSTRY.

Directing the Federal Trade Commission to investigate and report on anticompetitive practices and violations of antitrust law in the beef packing industry. Whereas sections 6 and 6A of the Federal Trade Commission Act ( 15 U.S.C. 46 Whereas ranchers in the United States receive approximately 39 cents of every dollar a consumer spends on beef, compared to the 60 cents of every dollar they received 50 years ago; Whereas, each year since 1980, an average of nearly 17,000 cattle ranchers have gone out of business; Whereas, between 2015 and 2018, the difference between the cost of wholesale beef and the price paid to ranchers increased by 60 percent, while the top beef packers enjoyed record profits; Whereas beef packing companies have paid millions of dollars to settle beef price-fixing claims in recent years; Whereas increased multinational agribusiness consolidation has put foreign firms in dominant positions within the United States beef packing industry; Whereas increased consolidation in the beef packing industry has exposed vulnerabilities in the food supply system of the United States; Whereas the top 4 beef packers increased their market share from 32 percent to 85 percent in the past 3 decades; Whereas the top 4 beef packers control roughly 85 percent of the beef supply to the wholesale market in the United States; and Whereas consolidated lawsuits were filed against the top 4 beef packers with many complaints, including that of a 10-year quality assurance officer at a top 4 beef packer who witnessed the cutback on slaughter numbers when fed cattle prices rose above a specific threshold: Now, therefore, be it That the Federal Trade Commission is directed to investigate and, not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, report to the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives on— (1) the extent of anticompetitive practices and violations of the antitrust laws (as defined in the first section of the Clayton Act ( 15 U.S.C. 12 (A) price fixing; (B) anticompetitive acquisitions; (C) anticompetitive vertical integration; (D) dominance of supply chains; and (E) monopolization; (2) the monetary and other harms of anticompetitive practices and violations of the antitrust laws in the beef packing industry on consumers, ranchers, farmers, plant workers, and small businesses; and (3) recommendations for legislation, or other remedial actions, as appropriate.

Summary: This resolution directs the Federal Trade Commission to investigate and report on the extent of anticompetitive practices such as price fixing within the beef packing industry.
PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED FOREIGN MILITARY SALE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF EGYPT OF CERTAIN DEFENSE ARTICLES AND SERVICES.

Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services. That the following proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt is prohibited: (1) The sale of the following defense articles and services, described in Transmittal No. 21–33, submitted to Congress pursuant to section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2776(b)(1) (A) The following Major Defense Equipment (MDE): Five thousand (5,000) TOW 2A, Radio Frequency (RF) Missiles, BGM–71E–4B–RF. Seventy (70) TOW 2A, Radio Frequency (RF) Missiles, BGM–71E–4B–RF (Fly-to-Buy Lot Acceptance Missiles). (B) The following non-MDE: Missile support equipment; technical manuals/publications; spare parts; tool and test equipment; training; U.S. Government technical and logistical support, contractor technical support, and other associated equipment and services; and other related elements of logistical and program support.

Summary: This joint resolution prohibits the proposed foreign military sale of specified defense articles and services to Egypt.
PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED FOREIGN MILITARY SALE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF AUSTRALIA OF CERTAIN DEFENSE ARTICLES AND SERVICES.

Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Australia of certain defense articles and services. That the following proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Australia is prohibited: (1) The sale of the following defense articles and services, described in Transmittal No. 22–28, submitted to Congress pursuant to section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2776(b)(1) (A) The following Major Defense Equipment (MDE): Twenty (20) M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS). Thirty (30) M30A2 Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS). Thirty (30) Alternative Warhead (AW) Pods with Insensitive Munitions Propulsion Systems (IMPS). Thirty (30) M31A2 GMLRS Unitary (GMLRS–U) High Explosive Pods with IMPS. Thirty (30) XM403 Extended Range (ER)–GMLRS AW Pods. Thirty (30) EM404 ER GMLRS Unitary Pods. Ten (10) M57 Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS). (B) The following non-MDE: Reduced Range Practice Rocket Pods (RRPRP); Vehicular Intercom System (AN/VIC–3) 3-Station; radio communication mounts; machine gun mounts; battle management system vehicle integration kits; wheel guards; ruggedized laptops; training equipment publications; spare and repair parts; support equipment; tools; test equipment; technical data; U.S. Government and contractor support; technical and logistical support services; and other related elements of program and logistic support

Summary: This joint resolution prohibits the proposed foreign military sale of certain defense articles and services to Australia.
PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED FOREIGN MILITARY SALE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF EGYPT OF CERTAIN DEFENSE ARTICLES AND SERVICES.

Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services. That the following proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt is prohibited: (1) The sale of the following defense articles and services, described in Transmittal No. 20–81, submitted to Congress pursuant to section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2776(b)(1) (2) The sale of the following defense articles and services, described in Transmittal No. 21–0M, submitted to Congress pursuant to section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2776(b)(1) (A) The following Major Defense Equipment (MDE): four (4) MK 49 MOD 5 RAM Guided Missile Launching Systems (GMLS) (MDE). (B) The following non-MOE: support equipment; sparing; U.S. Government and contractor technical assistance; and U.S. Government non-technical support

Summary: This joint resolution prohibits the proposed foreign military sale of specified defense articles and services to Egypt.
PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED FOREIGN MILITARY SALE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF EGYPT OF CERTAIN DEFENSE ARTICLES AND SERVICES.

Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services. That the following proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt is prohibited: (1) The sale of the following defense articles and services, described in Transmittal No. 21–0M, submitted to Congress pursuant to section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2776(b)(1) (A) The following Major Defense Equipment (MDE): four (4) MK 49 MOD 5 RAM Guided Missile Launching Systems (GMLS) (MDE). (B) The following non-MOE: support equipment; sparing; U.S. Government and contractor technical assistance; and U.S. Government non-technical support

Summary: This joint resolution prohibits the proposed foreign military sale of specified defense articles and services to Egypt.