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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve to 4 in the House of Representatives and 2 in the Senate

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: No person who has served four terms as a Representative shall be eligible for election to the House
			 of Representatives. For purposes of this section, any period during which
			 a person serves as a Representative pursuant to an election to fill a
			 vacancy shall not be included as a term served by the person. No person who has served two terms as a Senator shall be eligible for election or appointment to
			 the Senate. For purposes of this section, any period during which a person
			 serves as a Senator pursuant to an election or appointment to fill a
			 vacancy shall be not be included as a term served by the person. 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: 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 rollcall vote of each chamber, authorizes a specific excess of outlays over receipts. Requires a three-fifths rollcall vote of each chamber to increase the public debt limit. Directs the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress annually. Prohibits any bill to increase revenue from becoming law unless approved by a majority of each chamber by rollcall vote. Authorizes waivers of these provisions when a declaration of war is in effect or under other specified circumstances involving military conflict. Requires Congress, by appropriate legislation, to provide that outlays for natural disasters do not count as outlays for purposes of this joint resolution.
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to â€œEndangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Establishment of a Nonessential Experimental Population of Grizzly Bear in the North Cascades Ecosystem, Washington Stateâ€

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Establishment of a Nonessential Experimental Population of Grizzly Bear in the North Cascades Ecosystem, Washington State" (89 Fed. Reg. 36982; published May 3, 2024), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

Summary: No summary available.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of consecutive 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 for ratification: No person who has been a Senator for two consecutive terms shall again be eligible to serve as a Senator until the second Congress that begins after the end of such second consecutive term. Notwithstanding the previous sentence, a person who is a Senator during the period beginning with the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress may serve as a Senator for an unlimited number of consecutive terms, but shall not again be eligible to serve as a Senator until the second Congress that begins after the end of the personâ€™s final consecutive term of that period. No person who has been a Representative for six consecutive terms shall again be eligible to serve as a Representative until the second Congress that begins after the end of the sixth consecutive term. Notwithstanding the previous sentence, a person who is a Representative during the period beginning with the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress may serve as a Representative for an unlimited number of consecutive terms, but shall not again be eligible to serve as a Representative until the second Congress that begins after the end of the personâ€™s final consecutive term of that period. For purposes of this article, any term a person serves as a Senator or Representative to fill a vacancy shall not be included in determining the number of consecutive terms that the person has been a Senator or Representative unless the period of time for which the person fills the vacancy is greater than three years in the case of a Senator or greater than one year in the case of a Representative.

Summary: Constitutional Amendment  This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting a person from serving more than two full consecutive terms as a Senator or six full consecutive terms as a Representative.
Appointing the day for the convening of the first session of the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress

That the first regular session of the One Hundred Four- teenth Congress shall begin at noon on Tuesday, January 6, 2015.

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Requires the first regular session of the 114th Congress to begin at noon on Tuesday, January 6, 2015. (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Requires the first regular session of the 114th Congress to begin at noon on Tuesday, January 6, 2015. (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Requires the first regular session of the 114th Congress to begin at noon on Tuesday, January 6, 2015. Requires the first regular session of the 114th Congress to begin at noon on Tuesday, January 6, 2015.
Honoring the life of William (Billy) F. Graham, Jr

That Congressâ€” extends its sympathies to the family of Billy Graham; and honors the life and ministry of Billy Graham and his contribution to the State of North Carolina, to the United States of America, and to the moral and religious life of millions of people.

Summary: This joint resolution extends the sympathies of Congress to the family of the Reverend William (Billy) F. Graham, Jr., and honors his life, his ministry, and his contributions to North Carolina, the United States, and the moral and religious life of millions of people.
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Mitigation Policy" 

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Mitigation Policy" (81 Fed. Reg. 83440 (November 21, 2016)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

Summary: Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment requiring the U.S. Supreme Court to be composed of nine Justices.
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relating to â€œRequirement for Persons To Wear Masks While on Conveyances and at Transportation Hubsâ€

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relating to "Requirement for Persons To Wear Masks While on Conveyances and at Transportation Hubs" (86 Fed. Reg. 8025 (February 3, 2021); determined through a letter of opinion from the Government Accountability Office dated December 14, 2021, and printed in the Congressional Record on December 15, 2021, on pages S9206â€“S9208, that the order is a rule under the Congressional Review Act), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

Summary: This resolution expresses congressional disapproval of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to charitable contribution and estate tax deductions when a taxpayer receives or expects to receive a corresponding state or local tax credit, and such rule shall have no force or effect.
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to â€œNational Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Lime Manufacturing Plants Technology Reviewâ€

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Lime Manufacturing Plants Technology Review" (89 Fed. Reg. 57738 (July 16, 2024)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

Summary: No summary available.
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to â€œCredit Card Penalty Fees (Regulation Z)â€

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Credit Card Penalty Fees (Regulation Z)" (89 Fed. Reg. 19128; published March 15, 2024), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

Summary: This joint resolution nullifies the rule finalized by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on November 17, 2017, regarding payday, vehicle title, and other high-cost installment loans.
Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022

That the Congress disapproves of the action of the District of Columbia Council described as follows: The Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022 (D.C. Act 24â€“781), enacted by the Council of the District of Columbia on January 19, 2023, and transmitted to Congress pursuant to section 602(c)(1) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act on January 26, 2023.

Summary: Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits anything in the Constitution, including amendments, from being construed to prohibit voluntary prayer or require prayer in a public school, or to prohibit voluntary prayer or require prayer at a public school extracurricular activity.
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 within seven years after the date of its submission for ratification: 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. 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. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. 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 yearâ€™s expenditures exceeding that limit (excepting emergency expenditures provided for by section 2): nine-tenths in the first year, eight-ninths in the second, seven-eighths in the third, six-sevenths in the fourth, five-sixths in the fifth, four-fifths in the sixth, three-fourths in the seventh, two-thirds in the eighth, and one-half in the ninth.

Summary: Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Resolution, 2021 This joint resolution provides $1 billion in supplemental appropriations for the Department of Defense to assist the government of Israel with the acquisition, enhancement, maintenance, and sustainment of the Iron Dome defense system to counter short-range rocket threats. The bill designates the funding as emergency spending, which is exempt from discretionary spending limits.
Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019

That the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019 (division C of (Public Law 115â€“245) ) is further amended by striking the date specified in section 105(3) and inserting "February 28, 2019" . This joint resolution may be cited as the " Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019" .

Summary: This joint resolution honors the contributions of school counselors to the success of students in elementary and secondary schools. The resolution encourages the observation of National School Counseling Week with ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the crucial role school counselors play in preparing students for fulfilling lives as contributing members of society.
Disapproving of the rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security relating to â€œProcedures for Credible Fear Screening and Consideration of Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and CAT Protection Claims by Asylum Officersâ€

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Procedures for Credible Fear Screening and Consideration of Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and CAT Protection Claims by Asylum Officers" (87 FR 18078), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

Summary: This joint resolution nullifies the interim final rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security and published on March 29, 2022, concerning procedures for the consideration of asylum claims and other related issues. (Among other changes, the interim final rule requires an asylum seeker subject to expedited removal to be screened by an asylum officer for a credible fear of persecution or torture, rather than a credible fear of persecution, reasonable possibility of persecution, or reasonable possibility of torture.)
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States limiting the pardon power of the President

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 President shall not have the power to grant pardons and reprieves toâ€” himself or herself; any family member, up to a third degree relation, of the President, or a spouse thereof; any current or former member of the Presidentâ€™s administration; any person who worked on the Presidentâ€™s presidential campaign as a paid employee; any person or entity for an offense that was motivated by a direct and significant personal or pecuniary interest of any of the foregoing persons; or any person or entity for an offense that was at the direction of, or in coordination with, the President.

Summary: Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment limiting Members of the House of Representatives to six terms and Members of the Senate to two terms. This article shall not apply to any person who served as a Representative or as a Senator before the 115th Congress.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for men and women

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: Women shall have equal rights in the United
				States and every place subject to its jurisdiction. Equality of rights under
				the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on
				account of sex. Congress and the several States shall have
				the power to enforce, by appropriate legislation, the provisions of this
				article. This amendment shall take effect two years
				after the date of
				ratification.

Summary: This joint resolution directs the President to terminate the use of the Armed Forces in the Saudi Arabia-led military intervention in Yemen within 30 days, unless Congress enacts a declaration of war or specific authorization for such use of force.
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to â€œHazardous and Solid Waste Management System: Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals From Electric Utilities; Legacy CCR Surface Impoundmentsâ€

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Hazardous and Solid Waste Management System: Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals From Electric Utilities; Legacy CCR Surface Impoundments" (89 Fed. Reg. 38950 (May 8, 2024)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

Summary: No summary available.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of years an individual may serve as a Member of Congress

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: An individual may not serve as a Senator or a Member of the House of Representatives if the period of the individualâ€™s service as a Senator or Member of the House of Representatives (or, in the case of an individual who has served as both a Senator and as a Member of the House of Representatives, the combined period of the individualâ€™s service as a Senator and Member of the House of Representatives) exceeds 12 years. This article does not apply with respect to any period of service which begins prior to the time this article becomes a valid part of the Constitution.

Summary: This joint resolution terminates the national emergency concerning COVID-19 declared by the President on March 13, 2020. This joint resolution terminates the national emergency concerning COVID-19 declared by the President on March 13, 2020. This joint resolution terminates the national emergency concerning COVID-19 declared by the President on March 13, 2020. This joint resolution terminates the national emergency concerning COVID-19 declared by the President on March 13, 2020.
Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2017, and for other purposes

That the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2017 (division C of (Public Law 114â€“223) ) is further amended byâ€” striking the date specified in section 106(3) and inserting "May 5, 2017" ; and inserting after section 201 the following new section: This section may be cited as the "Further Continued Health Benefits for Miners Act" . Section 402(h)(2)(C)(ii) of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 ( (30 U.S.C. 1232(h)(2)(C)(ii)) ) is amendedâ€” in subclause (II), by striking "April 30, 2017" and inserting "May 5, 2017" ; in subclause (II)(aa), by striking "the Continued Health Benefits for Miners Act" and inserting "the Further Continued Health Benefits for Miners Act" ; and by adding at the end the following: "For purposes of subclause (II)(aa), a beneficiary enrolled in the Plan as of the date of the enactment of the Further Continued Health Benefits for Miners Act shall be deemed to have been eligible to receive health benefits under the Plan on January 1, 2017." . The provisions of section 167(d) of (Public Law 114â€“223) (as added by (Public Law 114â€“254) ) shall apply to this section.

Summary: This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment stating that  the liberty of parents to direct the upbringing, education, and care of their children is a fundamental right;  the parental right to direct education includes the right to choose, as an alternative to public education, private, religious, or home schools, and the right to make reasonable choices within public schools for one's child;  neither the United States nor any state shall infringe upon these rights without demonstrating that its governmental interest as applied to the person is of the highest order and not otherwise served;  the parental rights guaranteed by this amendment shall not be denied or abridged on account of disability; and this amendment shall not be construed to apply to a parental action or decision that would end life.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to repeal the twenty-third article of amendment to the Constitution of the United States

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 twenty-third article of amendment to the Constitution of the United States is hereby repealed. Congress shall have the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.

Summary: Constitutional Amendment - Grants Congress the power to prohibit the physical desecration of the U.S. flag.
Providing for the reappointment of Michael M. Lynton 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) ), the vacancy on the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, in the class other than Members of Congress, occurring by reason of the expiration of the term of Michael M. Lynton of California is filled by the reappointment of the incumbent. The reappointment is for a term of 6 years, beginning on the later of September 29, 2020, or the date of the enactment of this joint resolution.

Summary: This joint resolution nullifies the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency on July 5, 2016, relating to a revised state implementation plan for regional haze that was submitted by Utah under the Clean Air Act.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States limiting pay for Members of Congress and requiring legislation to reduce the national debt

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: No Member of Congress may receive compensation in any fiscal year if, during the immediately preceding fiscal year, total outlays exceeded total receipts. No bill shall become law unless such bill reduces the total national debt. Sections 1 and 2 shall not apply if the total national debt is equal to zero or there is a surplus. The Congress shall enforce and implement this article by appropriate legislation, which may rely on estimates of outlays and receipts. This article shall take effect beginning with the fifth fiscal year beginning after its ratification.

Summary: This joint resolution expresses congressional disapproval of the Internal Revenue Service rule relating to Relief with Respect to Employment Tax Deadlines Applicable to Employers Affected by the Ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) Disease 2019 Pandemic. The rule requires the deferral of the payment of employment taxes on wages between September 1, 2020, and December 31, 2020.