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PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES RELATING TO CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENDITURES INTENDED TO AFFECT ELECTIONS.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections. 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. To advance democratic self-government and political equality, and to protect the integrity of government and the electoral process, Congress and the States may regulate and set reasonable limits on the raising and spending of money by candidates and others to influence elections. 2. Congress and the States shall have power to implement and enforce this article by appropriate legislation, and may distinguish between natural persons and corporations or other artificial entities created by law, including by prohibiting such entities from spending money to influence elections. 3. Nothing in this article shall be construed to grant Congress or the States the power to abridge the freedom of the press.

Summary: Constitutional Amendment 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 appropriate 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. This joint resolution declares that nothing in this amendment shall be construed to grant Congress or the states the power to abridge the freedom of the press.
PROVIDING FOR THE REAPPOINTMENT OF BARBARA M. BARRETT AS A CITIZEN REGENT OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION.

Providing for the reappointment 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 ( 20 U.S.C. 43 Speaker of the House of Representatives Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate

Summary: This joint resolution reappoints Barbara M. Barrett as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
PROVIDING FOR THE REAPPOINTMENT OF BARBARA M. BARRETT AS A CITIZEN REGENT OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION.

Providing for the reappointment 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 ( 20 U.S.C. 43 Passed the Senate May 17, 2018. Secretary

Summary: This joint resolution reappoints Barbara M. Barrett as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
PROVIDING FOR THE REAPPOINTMENT OF BARBARA M. BARRETT AS A CITIZEN REGENT OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION.

Providing for the reappointment 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 ( 20 U.S.C. 43

Summary: This joint resolution reappoints Barbara M. Barrett as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
PROVIDING FOR THE REAPPOINTMENT OF BARBARA M. BARRETT AS A CITIZEN REGENT OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION.

Providing for the reappointment 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 ( 20 U.S.C. 43 Passed the Senate May 17, 2018. Julie E. Adams, Secretary

Summary: This joint resolution reappoints Barbara M. Barrett as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
FORMALIZING CONGRESSIONAL OPPOSITION TO ANY WITHDRAWAL FROM THE NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY, REQUIRING THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE TO MODIFY OR TERMINATE THE NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY, AND AUTHORIZING LITIGATION TO ADVANCE THE SENATE'S CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY.

Formalizing congressional opposition to any withdrawal from the North Atlantic Treaty, requiring the advice and consent of the Senate to modify or terminate the North Atlantic Treaty, and authorizing litigation to advance the Senate's constitutional authority. Whereas the President is constitutionally required to seek the advice and consent of the Senate in order to enter into a treaty on behalf of the United States and must therefore seek the advice and consent of the Senate to withdraw from a treaty: Now, therefore, be it 1. Opposition of Congress to withdrawal from North Atlantic Treaty Congress opposes any effort to withdraw the United States from the North Atlantic Treaty, done at Washington, DC, April 4, 1949. 2. Requirement to receive the advice and consent of the Senate to modify or terminate the North Atlantic Treaty The President may only withdraw from the North Atlantic Treaty, in accordance with its terms, pursuant to the advice and consent of the Senate, provided that two thirds of the Senators present concur, or pursuant to an Act of Congress. 3. Authorization of Senate Legal Counsel to represent the Senate in opposition to withdrawal from North Atlantic Treaty The Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent the Senate in initiating or intervening in any judicial proceedings in any Federal court of competent jurisdiction, on behalf of the Senate, in order to oppose any withdrawal of the United States from the North Atlantic Treaty and to ensure that such withdrawal is pursuant to the advice and consent of the Senate or an Act of Congress. 4. Reporting requirement The Senate Legal Counsel shall report as soon as practicable to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives with respect to any judicial proceedings which the Senate Legal Counsel initiates or in which it intervenes pursuant to this resolution

Summary: This joint resolution states that Congress opposes any effort to withdraw the United States from the North Atlantic Treaty. The President may withdraw from the North Atlantic Treaty, in accordance with its terms and pursuant to the advice and consent of the Senate, only if two-thirds of the Senators present concur, or pursuant to an Act of Congress. The Senate Legal Counsel may represent the Senate in initiating or intervening in federal judicial proceedings to oppose U.S. withdrawal from the North Atlantic Treaty and to ensure that any such withdrawal is pursuant to the advice and consent of the Senate or an Act of Congress.
RELATING TO THE DISAPPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED EXPORT TO THE GOVERNMENT OF THE KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN OF CERTAIN DEFENSE ARTICLES AND SERVICES.

Relating to the disapproval of the proposed export to the Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain of certain defense articles and services. That the issuance of a letter of offer with respect to any of the following proposed exports to the Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain is hereby prohibited: (1) The proposed sale of 120 Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) M31 Unitary Rocket Pods, six (6) rockets per pod, for a total of seven hundred twenty (720), described in Transmittal No. 18–22. (2) The proposed sale of one hundred ten (110) Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) M57 T2k Unitary missiles, described in Transmittal Number 18–22. (3) The proposed sale of publications, personnel training and training equipment, software development, United States Government and contractor engineering, technical and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistical and program support intended for the items listed in the sale, described in Transmittal Number 18–22

Summary: This joint resolution prohibits the proposed sale of specified weapons and defense services to the government of Bahrain.
RELATING TO THE DISAPPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED EXPORT TO THE GOVERNMENT OF QATAR OF CERTAIN DEFENSE ARTICLES AND SERVICES.

Relating to the disapproval of the proposed export to the Government of Qatar of certain defense articles and services. That the issuance of a letter of offer with respect to any of the following proposed exports to the Government of Qatar (described in the certification Transmittal No. 18–43, sent to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the chairman of the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate pursuant to section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2776(b)(1) (1) The proposed sale of 40 AIM–120C–7 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) (Transmittal Numbered 18–43). (2) The proposed sale of 1 spare AIM–120C–7 AMRAAM Guidance Section (Transmittal Numbered 18–43). (3) The proposed sale of 1 spare AIM–120C–7 control section (Transmittal Numbered 18–43). (4) The proposed sale of 8 AMRAAM Captive Air Training Missile (CATM–120C) (Transmittal Numbered 18–43). (5) The proposed sale of missile containers, classified software for the AN/MPQ–64F1 Sentinel Radar, spare and repair parts, cryptographic and communication security devices, precision navigation equipment, other software, site surveys, weapons system equipment and computer software support, publications and technical documentation, common munitions and test equipment, repair and return services and equipment, personnel training and training equipment, integration support and test equipment, and U.S. Government and contractor, engineering, technical and logistics support services, and other related elements of logistical and program support (Transmittal Numbered 18–43)

Summary: This joint resolution prohibits the offer to sell to Qatar advanced medium range air-to-air missiles and various related parts and software, as outlined in the certification Transmittal No. 18-43 that was sent to Congress on November 28, 2018.
RELATING TO THE DISAPPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED EXPORT TO THE GOVERNMENT OF EGYPT OF CERTAIN DEFENSE ARTICLES AND SERVICES.

Relating to the disapproval of the proposed export to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services. That the issuance of a letter of offer with respect to any of the following proposed exports to the Government of Egypt (described in the certification Transmittal No. 17–43, sent to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the chairman of the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate pursuant to section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2776(b)(1) (1) The proposed sale of 10 AH–64E Apache Attack Helicopters (Transmittal Numbered 17–43). (2) The proposed sale of 24 1700–GE–701D Engines, with containers (Transmittal Numbered 17–43). (3) The proposed sale of 12 Modernized Target Acquisition Designation Sights/ Pilot Night Vision Sensors (M–TADS/PNVS) (Transmittal Numbered 17–43). (4) The proposed sale of 24 Honeywell Embedded Global Positioning Systems (GPS) with Inertial Navigation System (INS) (EGI) (20 installed, 4 spares) (Transmittal Numbered 17–43). (5) The proposed sale of 24 M299 HELLFIRE Launchers (Transmittal Numbered 17–43). (6) The proposed sale of 135 HELLFIRE Missiles (Transmittal Numbered 17–43). (7) The proposed sale of 5 M36E9 Captive Air Training Missile (CATM) AGM–114R (Transmittal Numbered 17–43). (8) The proposed sale of 12 AAR–57 (V) Common Missile Warning Systems (CMWS) (Transmittal Numbered 17–43). (9) The proposed sale of M230 30mm Automatic Guns, AVR–2 B Laser Detecting Sets, AN/ARC 201E Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio Systems (SINCGARS), AN/APR–39D Radar Warning Receivers, AN/AVS–6 Night Vision Goggles, AN/ASN Doppler Radar Systems. Also included in the request are avionic-related software support for the Aviation Mission Planning Systems (AMPS), survivability equipment, communication and electronic equipment, communication/electronics technical assistance, tools and test equipment, integration and checkout, spares and repair parts, training and training equipment, ferry and fuel support, publications and technical documents, U.S. Government and contractor technical assistance, quality assurance, construction services, and other related elements of logistics and program support (Transmittal Numbered 17–43)

Summary: This joint resolution prohibits the offer to sell to Egypt various weapons, including attack helicopters and missiles, as outlined in the certification Transmittal No. 17-43 that was sent to Congress on November 28, 2018.
RELATING TO THE DISAPPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED EXPORT TO THE GOVERNMENT OF EGYPT OF CERTAIN DEFENSE ARTICLES AND SERVICES.

Relating to the disapproval of the proposed export to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services. That the issuance of a letter of offer with respect to any of the following proposed exports to the Government of Egypt (described in the certification Transmittal No. 18–47, sent to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the chairman of the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate pursuant to section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2776(b)(1) (1) The proposed sale of 46,000 120MM Target Practice—Tracer (M831A1) and 120MM Target Practice, Cone Stabilized, Discarding Sabot—(M865) rounds (Transmittal Numbered 18–47). (2) The proposed sale of 10,000 120MM 4th-Generation Kinetic Energy-Tungsten (KE–W) A4 Armor-Piercing Fin-Stabilized Discarding Sabot with Tracer (APFSDS–T) rounds (Transmittal Numbered 18–47). (3) The proposed sale of 4,500 120MM Insensitive Munitions High Explosive with Tracer (IM HE–T) tank rounds, field implementation, testing inspections, spares and repair parts, support and test equipment, field support publications and technical data, U.S. government and contractor engineering and logistics support services, personnel training and training equipment, quality assurance team support services, preparation of ammunition for shipment, ammunition delivery, component improvement program and repair, other associated equipment and support, and other related elements of logistical and program support (Transmittal Numbered 18–47)

Summary: This joint resolution prohibits the offer to sell to Egypt various weapons, including attack helicopters and missiles, as outlined in the certification Transmittal No. 17-43 that was sent to Congress on November 28, 2018.
RELATING TO A NATIONAL EMERGENCY DECLARED BY THE PRESIDENT ON FEBRUARY 15, 2019.

Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on February 15, 2019. That, pursuant to section 202 of the National Emergencies Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1622

Summary: This joint resolution terminates the national emergency related to the U.S.-Mexico border, declared by the President on February 15, 2019.
PROHIBITING UNAUTHORIZED MILITARY ACTION IN VENEZUELA RESOLUTION OF 2019

To prohibit the unauthorized use of United States Armed Forces in hostilities with respect to Venezuela. 1. Short title This joint resolution may be cited as the Prohibiting Unauthorized Military Action in Venezuela Resolution of 2019 2. Prohibition on introduction of United States Armed Forces into hostilities with respect to Venezuela (a) Prohibition None of the funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for the Department of Defense, or for any other department or agency of the United States Government, may be used to introduce the Armed Forces of the United States into hostilities with respect to Venezuela, except pursuant to a specific statutory authorization by Congress enacted after the date of the enactment of this joint resolution. (b) Applicability of other requirements Nothing in this joint resolution supersedes any requirement of the War Powers Resolution ( 50 U.S.C. 1541

Summary: Prohibiting Unauthorized Military Action in Venezuela Resolution of 2019 This joint resolution prohibits department or agency funding from being used to introduce armed forces into hostilities with Venezuela, except pursuant to a specific statutory authorization by Congress enacted after this joint resolution.
TO REPEAL THE AUTHORIZATIONS FOR USE OF MILITARY FORCE AGAINST IRAQ, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

To repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq, and for other purposes. Whereas the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution ( Public Law 102–1 50 U.S.C. 1541 the 1991 AUMF Public Law 107–243 50 U.S.C. 1541 the 2002 AUMF Whereas reports required every 60 days pursuant to section 3 of the 1991 AUMF and section 4 of the 2002 AUMF indicated that the United States was not engaged in any activities pursuant to the 1991 AUMF or the 2002 AUMF from December 2011 through June 2014; Whereas, since June 2014, the only relevant activities detailed by such reports are actions by the United States to combat the threat posed by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS); Whereas recent presidential administrations have maintained that the 2002 AUMF only serves to reinforce Public Law 107–40 50 U.S.C. 1541 Whereas repealing the 1991 AUMF and the 2002 AUMF would therefore not affect ongoing United States military operations; Whereas, since 2014, United States military forces have operated in Iraq at the request of the Government of Iraq for the sole purpose of supporting its efforts to combat ISIS, consistent with the Strategic Framework Agreement that Iraq and the United States signed on November 17, 2008; Whereas Secretary of State Pompeo noted in a January 10, 2019, speech in Cairo that [t]oday in Iraq, at the government’s invitation, we have approximately 5,000 troops where there were once 166,000 when we do set up major bases … it’s at the invitation of the host country Whereas, during testimony to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate on February 5, 2019, Commander of the United States Central Command, General Joseph Votel, stated that United States forces are in Iraq at the invitation of the Government of Iraq Whereas, following a trip to Iraq, Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan stated on February 12, 2019, that [w]e understand that we’re there by invitation and that we jointly share the resources and that we clearly recognize their sovereignty Whereas neither the 1991 AUMF nor the 2002 AUMF are being used as the sole legal basis for any detention of enemy combatants currently held by the United States; and Whereas authorizations for the use of military force that are no longer necessary should have a clear political and legal conclusion: Now, therefore, be it 1. Repeal of Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution The Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution ( Public Law 102–1 50 U.S.C. 1541 2. Repeal of Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 The Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 ( Public Law 107–243 50 U.S.C. 1541

Summary: This joint resolution repeals authorizations of use of military force against Iraq enacted on January 14, 1991, and October 16, 2002.
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.

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. 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. The President and Vice President shall be jointly elected by the direct popular vote of the people of the several States and the District constituting the seat of Government of the United States who are over the age of 18. 2. Congress shall determine the time, place, and manner of holding the election, and the manner in which the results of the election shall be ascertained and declared, and shall establish one day throughout the United States by which any period of voting shall be complete and during which any eligible voter may cast a vote. 3. Congress shall have the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.

Summary: Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment requiring the President and Vice President to be jointly elected directly by the people of the states and the District of Columbia over the age of 18.
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.

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. 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: — 1. The President and Vice President shall be elected by the people of the several States, the territories, and the district constituting the seat of government of the United States. 2. The electors in each State, territory, and the district constituting the seat of government of the United States shall have the qualifications requisite for electors of the most populous branch of the legislature of the State, territory, or the district, respectively. 3. Each elector shall cast a single vote for two persons who have consented to the joining of their names as candidates for President and Vice President. 4. The pair of candidates having the greatest number of votes for President and Vice President shall be elected. 5. The times, places, and manner of holding such elections and entitlement to inclusion on the ballot shall be determined by Congress. 6. The Congress may by law provide for the case of the death or any other disqualification of any candidate for President or Vice President before the day on which the President-elect or Vice President-elect has been chosen; and for the case of a tie in any election. 7. This article shall take effect one year after the first day of January following ratification.

Summary: Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment requiring the President and Vice President to be jointly elected directly by the people of the states and the District of Columbia over the age of 18.