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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require individuals to demonstrate cognitive competence as a condition of holding the office of President or Vice 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: No person shall be eligible to hold the office of President or Vice President unless the person demonstrates cognitive competence. The Congress shall have power to enforce this article through appropriate legislation.

Summary: Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits all outlays for a fiscal year (including those for debt service and other debt functions) 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.  Requires a two-thirds roll call vote of each chamber to increase the public debt limit. Prohibits outlays for the total budget from exceeding the previous fiscal years' outlays plus population growth and inflation, unless such increase is approved by two-thirds of each chamber by a roll call vote. Directs the House of Representatives to develop a balanced budget annually. Prohibits any bill to increase revenue from becoming law unless approved by two-thirds of each chamber by a roll call vote. Authorizes waivers of these provisions when a declaration of war is in effect only by a vote of a majority of both chambers.  Requires all: (1) outlays above revenues from the previous fiscal year to be accounted for in the outlays and budgets of the following fiscal year; and (2) surplus revenues at the end of a fiscal year to be allocated to a fund to be returned to the taxpayers, determined by legislation before the end of the subsequent fiscal year.
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 consisting of one chief justice and eight associate justices.

Summary: This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment requiring the Supreme Court to consist of nine Justicesâ€”one Chief Justice and eight Associate Justices.
Expressing support for designation of a â€œNational Lao-Hmong Recognition Dayâ€

That the House of Representativesâ€” expresses support for the designation of â€œNational Lao-Hmong Recognition Dayâ€; and requests that the President issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe â€œNational Lao-Hmong Recognition Dayâ€ with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

Summary: This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that requires the United States, the states, Indian tribes, and territories to jointly ensure a high-quality education to all persons within the United States.
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Financial Stability Oversight Council related to â€œGuidance on Nonbank Financial Company Determinationsâ€

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Financial Stability Oversight Council related to "Guidance on Nonbank Financial Company Determinations" (88 Fed. Reg. 80110; published November 17, 2023), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

Summary: Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting the President from granting a pardon or reprieve to himself or herself, to certain members of the President's family, to members of the President's administration, or to paid employees of the President's presidential campaign.
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) ), the national emergency declared by the finding of the President on March 13, 2020, in Proclamation 9994 (85 Fed. Reg. 15337) is hereby terminated.

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 of the United States Code of a rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to standards for measurement and reporting of gas removed or sold from Federal and Indian lands and areas subject to communitization agreements

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Onshore Oil and Gas Operations; Federal and Indian Oil and Gas Leases; Measurement of Gas" (81 Fed. Reg. 81516 (November 17, 2016)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

Summary: Nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency's rule published on October 23, 2015, that establishes new source performance standards under the Clean Air Act for carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units (EGUs) if the EGUs are newly constructed, modified, or reconstructed. (Those EGUs convert fossil fuel energy to electric energy.)
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to parental rights

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: 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 oneâ€™s child. Neither the United States nor any State shall infringe 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 article shall not be denied or abridged on account of disability. This article shall not be construed to apply to a parental action or decision that would end life.

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. Prohibits total outlays for any fiscal year from exceeding the following:   for the first fiscal year for which this Amendment takes effect, 20% of the estimated gross domestic product (GDP) of the United States for that year, and  for each subsequent fiscal year, a percentage of the estimated GDP equal to the applicable percentage for the preceding fiscal year reduced by .1%.  States, however, that spending for any fiscal year is not required to be less than 16% of the estimated GDP. Requires a three-fifths rollcall vote of each chamber to increase the public debt limit. Directs the President to submit a balanced budget (budget plan) to Congress annually. Prohibits any bill to increase revenue from becoming law unless approved by a three-fifths majority of the whole number of each chamber by rollcall vote. Requires the budget plan to include a justification by each federal department or agency for any funding proposed in that plan. Authorizes waivers of these requirements: (1) when a declaration of war is in effect or under other specified circumstances involving military conflict, or (2) during declaration of a natural disaster.
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to â€œFluid Mineral Leases and Leasing Processâ€

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Fluid Mineral Leases and Leasing Process" (89 Fed. Reg. 30916 (April 23, 2024)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

Summary: No summary available.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the authority of Congress and the States to regulate contributions and expenditures in political campaigns and to enact public financing systems for such campaigns

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: Nothing in this Constitution shall be construed to forbid Congress or the States from imposing reasonable content-neutral limitations on private campaign contributions or independent election expenditures, or from enacting systems of public campaign financing, including those designed to restrict the influence of private wealth by offsetting campaign spending or independent expenditures with increased public funding.

Summary: Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the American people and Congress do not support the use of the U.S. Armed Forces in, or directed at, Syria; and (2) there are not overriding imminent U.S. national security interests at stake and Congress will not fund any military action taken in contradiction to this joint resolution. Prohibits the use of funds available to any U.S. government department or agency for the use of force in, or directed at, Syria by the U.S. Armed Forces unless a subsequent Act of Congress specifically authorizes such use of force or there is an attack or imminent attack on the United States, its territories or possessions, or the U.S. Armed Forces.
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 outlays for any fiscal year shall not exceed total receipts for that fiscal year, unless
			 three-fifths of the whole number of each House of Congress shall provide
			 by law for a specific excess of outlays over receipts by a rollcall vote. The limit on the debt of the United States held by the public shall not be increased, unless
			 three-fifths of the whole number of each House shall provide by law for
			 such an increase by a rollcall vote. Prior to each fiscal year, the President shall transmit to the Congress a proposed budget for the
			 United States Government for that fiscal year in which total outlays do
			 not exceed total receipts. No bill to increase revenue shall become law unless approved by a majority of the whole number of
			 each House by a rollcall vote. The Congress may waive the provisions of this article for any fiscal year in which a declaration of
			 war is in effect. The provisions of this article may be waived for any
			 fiscal year in which the United States is engaged in military conflict
			 which causes an imminent and serious military threat to national security
			 and is so declared by a joint resolution, adopted by a majority of the
			 whole number of each House, which becomes law. Any such waiver must
			 identify and be limited to the specific excess or increase for that fiscal
			 year made necessary by the identified military conflict. The Congress shall enforce and implement this article by appropriate legislation, which may rely on
			 estimates of outlays and receipts. Total receipts shall include all receipts of the United States Government except those derived from
			 borrowing. Total outlays shall include all outlays of the United States
			 Government except for those for repayment of debt principal. This article shall take effect beginning with the fifth fiscal year beginning after its
			 ratification.

Summary: Constitutional Amendment  This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting total outlays for a fiscal year from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year unless Congress authorizes the excess by a three-fifths roll call vote of each chamber. The prohibition excludes outlays for repayment of debt principal and receipts derived from borrowing.  The amendment requires a three-fifths roll call vote of each chamber of Congress to increase the public debt limit. It requires a majority roll vote of each chamber to increase revenue. It also requires the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress annually.  Congress is authorized to waive these requirements when a declaration of war is in effect or if the United States is engaged in a military conflict which causes an imminent and serious military threat to national security.
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to â€œArbitration Agreementsâ€

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Arbitration Agreements" (82 Fed. Reg. 33210 (July 19, 2017)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

Summary: Reappoints John W. McCarter as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes

That the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2014 (Public Law 113â€“46) is amended by striking the date specified in section 106(3) and inserting "January 18, 2014" .

Summary: This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting total outlays for a fiscal year from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year or 18.5% of the economic output of the United States. The amendment also requires a cancellation of budget authority that is equal to the amount by which total outlays exceeded these limits during the preceding fiscal year.  The amendment requires a three-fourths roll call vote of each chamber of Congress to increase the public debt limit or increase revenue.  The amendment also requires the President to submit an annual budget in which total outlays do not exceed total receipts.  Congress may waive these requirements due to a declaration of war or a military conflict that causes an imminent and serious military threat to national security.
Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2019, and for other purposes

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 22, 2019" .

Summary: This joint resolution provides continuing FY2019 appropriations to several federal agencies through the earlier of February 22, 2019, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations legislation.  It is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and prevents a partial government shutdown after the existing CR expires on February 15, 2019, because seven of the remaining FY2019 appropriations bills have not been enacted.  (Five of the FY2019 appropriations bills were enacted last year, including   the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019;  the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019;  the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019;  the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2019; and  the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019.)  Additionally, the CR has the effect of extending through February 22, 2019, several authorities and programs that were extended in prior CRs, including    the Violence Against Women Act,  the authority for the Environmental Protection Agency to collect and spend certain fees related to pesticides,  the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, and  several authorities related to immigration.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the authority of Congress and the States to regulate the expenditure of funds for political activity by corporations

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: Nothing in this Constitution shall prohibit Congress and the States from imposing content-neutral regulations and restrictions on the expenditure of funds for political activity by any corporation, limited liability company, or other corporate entity, including but not limited to contributions in support of, or in opposition to, a candidate for public office. Nothing contained in this Article shall be construed to abridge the freedom of the press.

Summary: Constitutional Amendment  This joint resolution states that nothing in the U.S. Constitution shall prohibit Congress and the states from imposing content-neutral regulations and restrictions on the expenditure of funds for political activity by any corporation, limited liability company, or other corporate entity, including but not limited to contributions in support of, or in opposition to, a candidate for public office.
Condemning the deadly attack on May 26, 2017, in Portland, Oregon, expressing deepest condolences to the families and friends of the victims, and supporting community efforts to overcome hatred, bigotry, and violence

That Congressâ€” condemns the deadly attack on May 26, 2017, in Portland, Oregon, in which two innocent people were killed and one other was injured while standing up to hate and intolerance; offers deepest condolences to the families and friends of Rick Best and Taliesin Myrddin Namkai-Meche and expresses its hope for the swift and complete recovery of Micah David-Cole Fletcher; and supports community efforts towards healing from this terrible crime and nationwide efforts to overcome hatred, bigotry, and violence.

Summary: Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to treat Puerto Rico as a state for purposes of the election of the President and the Vice President.
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Marine Fisheries Service relating to â€œEndangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitatâ€

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the National Marine Fisheries Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat" (87 Fed. Reg. 37757; published June 24, 2022), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

Summary: This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the National Park Service titled "General Provisions and Non-Federal Oil and Gas Rights."The rule published in the Federal Register on November 4, 2016, addresses non-federal oil and gas rights within National Park Service units outside of Alaska.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the authority of Congress and the States to regulate contributions and expenditures in political campaigns and to enact public financing systems for such campaigns

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: Nothing in this Constitution shall be construed to forbid Congress or the States from imposing reasonable content-neutral limitations on private campaign contributions or independent election expenditures, or from enacting systems of public campaign financing, including those designed to restrict the influence of private wealth by offsetting campaign spending or independent expenditures with increased public funding.

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.
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to â€œImproving Protections for Workers in Temporary Agricultural Employment in the United Statesâ€

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Improving Protections for Workers in Temporary Agricultural Employment in the United States" (89 Fed. Reg. 33898 (April 29, 2024)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

Summary: This joint resolution condemns the actions taken by Hamas in Gaza, supports Israel's right to defend itself, and urges the United Nations and U.S. allies to support Israel in its self-defense against Hamas. The joint resolution reaffirms U.S. concern with the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza caused by Hamas.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures with respect to Federal 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 within seven years after the date of its submission for ratification: Financial expenditures, or in-kind equivalents, with respect to a candidate for Federal office, without regard to whether or not a communication expressly advocates the election or defeat of a specified candidate in the election, shall not constitute protected speech, as guaranteed by this Constitution or any amendment to this Constitution. Congress shall have the power to enact a mandatory public financing system to provide funds to qualified candidates in elections for Federal office, which shall be the sole source of funds raised or spent with respect to Federal elections. Congress shall have power to enforce the provisions of this article by appropriate legislation.

Summary: Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting Congress from making any law respecting the citizens of the United States that does not also apply to the Senators and Representatives.