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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit Members of Congress from receiving compensation during a fiscal year unless both Houses of Congress have agreed to a concurrent resolution on the budget for that fiscal year prior to the beginning of that fiscal year

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: A Member of Congress may not receive a compensation for service as a Member of Congress during a fiscal year unless both Houses of Congress have agreed to an identical concurrent resolution on the budget for that fiscal year prior to the beginning of that fiscal year. This article shall apply with respect to fiscal years which begin after 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.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms 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: No person shall serve as a Representative for more than six two-year terms. Service as a Representative for more than one year of any two-year term shall be treated as a complete term for purposes of this section, without regard to whether the service was completed by the individual originally elected to the term. No person shall serve as a Senator for more than two six-year terms. Service as a Senator for more than three years of any six-year term shall be treated as a complete term for purposes of this section, without regard to whether the service was completed by the individual originally elected to the term. This article shall not apply to any person who served as a Representative or as a Senator during any Congress occurring before the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress.

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 two-thirds vote of each chamber. The prohibition excludes outlays for repayment of debt principal and receipts derived from borrowing.  The amendment prohibits total outlays for any fiscal year from exceeding 18% of the gross domestic product of the United States, unless two-thirds of each house of Congress provides for a specific increase above this amount.  The amendment requires a two-thirds vote of each chamber of Congress to impose a new tax, increase the statutory rate of any tax, or increase the aggregate amount of revenue. It requires a three-fifths vote of each chamber to increase the limit on the debt of the United States.  The President must submit an annual budget in which total outlays do not exceed total receipts and 18% of the gross domestic product of the United States.  The amendment prohibits a court from ordering a revenue increase to enforce the requirements.  Congress may waive specified requirements when a declaration of war is in effect or the United States is engaged in a military conflict which causes an imminent and serious military threat to national security.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States waiving the application of the first article of amendment to the political speech of corporations and other business organizations with respect to the disbursement of funds in connection with public 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: The first article of amendment does not
				apply to the political speech of any corporation, partnership, business trust,
				association, or other business organization with respect to the making of
				contributions, expenditures, or other disbursements of funds in connection with
				public
				elections.

Summary: This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment authorizing Congress and the states to (1) regulate and impose reasonable viewpoint-neutral limitations on the raising and spending of money by candidates and others to influence elections; and (2) regulate and enact public campaign financing systems, including those designed to restrict the influence of private wealth by offsetting the raising and spending of money by candidates and others with increased public funding.  The amendment grants Congress and the states the power to implement and enforce this amendment by 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.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit Members of Congress from receiving compensation for any period during which a Government shutdown is in effect

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: A Representative or Senator may not receive compensation with respect to any period during which a Government shutdown is in effect. For purposes of this article, a Government shutdown shall be considered to be in effect if there is a lapse in appropriations for any Federal agency or department as a result of a failure to enact a regular appropriations bill or continuing resolution. Congress shall have the power to enforce this article through appropriate legislation.

Summary: Constitutional Amendment  This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting the United States or a state from denying or abridging certain rights of crime victims (e.g., the right to be notified of proceedings related to the offense).
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms 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: No person shall serve as a Representative for more than six two-year terms. Service as a Representative for more than one year of any two-year term shall be treated as a complete term for purposes of this section, without regard to whether the service was completed by the individual originally elected to the term. No person shall serve as a Senator for more than two six-year terms. Service as a Senator for more than three years of any six-year term shall be treated as a complete term for purposes of this section, without regard to whether the service was completed by the individual originally elected to the term. This article shall not apply to any person who served as a Representative or as a Senator during any Congress occurring before the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress.

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.
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. No period occurring before the date of the ratification of this article shall be taken into account in determining the period of an individualâ€™s service under this article.

Summary: Constitutional Amendment   This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment giving residents of U.S. territories and commonwealths the right to vote in elections for President and Vice President.
Approving the location of a memorial to commemorate the more than 5,000 slaves and free Black persons who fought for independence in the American Revolution

That the location of a commemorative work to honor the more than 5,000 slaves and free Black
			 persons who fought in the American Revolution, authorized by section 2860
			 of
			 division B of (Public Law 112â€“239) ( (40 U.S.C. 8903) note), within Area I as
			 described on the map entitled "Commemorative Areas Washington, DC and Environs" , numbered 869/86501 B and dated June 24, 2003, is approved.

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.
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to â€œClean Energy for New Federal Buildings and Major Renovations of Federal Buildingsâ€

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Clean Energy for New Federal Buildings and Major Renovations of Federal Buildings" (89 Fed. Reg. 35384 (May 1, 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 Department of Labor relating to â€œCOVID-19 Vaccination and Testing; Emergency Temporary Standardâ€

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing; Emergency Temporary Standard" (86 Fed. Reg. 61402 (November 5, 2021)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

Summary: Constitutional Amendment  This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to authorize Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the U.S. flag.
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€œNew Source Performance Standards for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From New, Modified, and Reconstructed Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; Emission Guidelines for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Existing Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; and Repeal of the Affordable Clean Energy Ruleâ€

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "New Source Performance Standards for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From New, Modified, and Reconstructed Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; Emission Guidelines for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Existing Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; and Repeal of the Affordable Clean Energy Rule" (89 Fed. Reg. 39798 (May 9, 2024)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

Summary: No summary available.
Disapproving a rule submitted by the Department of the Interior known as the â€œStream Protection Ruleâ€

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement of the Department of the Interior relating to the "Stream Protection Rule" (published at 81 Fed. Reg. 93066 (December 20, 2016)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

Summary: Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment limiting the total period an individual may serve as a Member of Congress to 12 years. Periods of service occurring before the ratification of this article do not count towards term limits.
Expressing support for designation of the week of February 6, 2023, through February 10, 2023, as â€œNational School Counseling Weekâ€

That Congressâ€” honors and recognizes the contributions of school counselors to the success of students in the Nationâ€™s elementary and secondary schools; and encourages the people of the United States to observe "National School Counseling Week" with appropriate ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the crucial role school counselors play in preparing students for fulfilling lives as contributing members of society.

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.
Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on May 16, 2012

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 May 16, 2012, in Executive Order 13611 is hereby terminated.

Summary: Nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency's rule published on October 26, 2015, that revises the primary and secondary national ambient air quality standards for ozone.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of years during which 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: No person may be elected to a term as a Member of Congress if at any time during the term the total period of the personâ€™s service as a Member of Congress, whether service as a Senator or service as a Representative in Congress, will exceed 18 years. No term or other period beginning before the date of the ratification of this article shall be taken into account in determining eligibility for service, election, or appointment under this article.

Summary: This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission entitled "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services." The rule published on December 2, 2016: (1) applies the customer privacy requirements of the Communications Act of 1934 to broadband Internet access service and other telecommunications services, (2) requires telecommunications carriers to inform customers about rights to opt in or opt out of the use or the sharing of their confidential information, (3) adopts data security and breach notification requirements, (4) prohibits broadband service offerings that are contingent on surrendering privacy rights, and (5) requires disclosures and affirmative consent when a broadband provider offers customers financial incentives in exchange for the provider's right to use a customer's confidential information.
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 Interagency Cooperationâ€

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the National Marine Fisheries Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Interagency Cooperation" (89 Fed. Reg. 24268 (April 5, 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. No period occurring before the date of the ratification of this article shall be taken into account in determining the period of an individualâ€™s service under this article.

Summary: Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment limiting the total period an individual may serve as a Member of Congress to 12 years. Periods of service occurring before the ratification of this article do not count towards term limits.
Veterans Benefits Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014

That the following sums are hereby appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, and out of applicable corporate or other revenues, receipts, and funds, for veterans benefits for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes, namely: Amounts are provided for entitlements and other mandatory payments whose budget authority was provided in the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 (division E of (Public Law 113â€“6) ), to continue activities at the rate to maintain program levels under current law, under the authority and conditions provided in the applicable appropriations Act for fiscal year 2013, to be continued through the date specified in section 103(3). Notwithstanding section 103, obligations for mandatory payments due on or about the first day of any month that begins after October 2013 but not later than 30 days after the date specified in section 103(3) may continue to be made, and funds shall be available for such payments. Amounts are provided for "Department of Veterans Affairsâ€”Departmental Administrationâ€”General Operating Expenses, Veterans Benefits Administration" at a rate for operations of $2,455,490,000: That such amount shall be made available subject to the authority and conditions as provided under the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 (division E of (Public Law 113â€“6) ) and shall be available to the extent and in the manner that would be provided by such Act. Unless otherwise provided for in this joint resolution or in the applicable appropriations Act for fiscal year 2014, appropriations and funds made available and authority granted pursuant to this joint resolution shall be available until whichever of the following first occurs: the enactment into law of an appropriation for any project or activity provided for in this joint resolution; the enactment into law of the applicable appropriations Act for fiscal year 2014 without any provision for such project or activity; or December 15, 2013. It is the sense of Congress that this joint resolution may also be referred to as the "Honoring Our Promise to Americaâ€™s Veterans Act" . This joint resolution may be cited as the " Veterans Benefits Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014" .

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 Equal Employment Opportunity Commission relating to â€œImplementation of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Actâ€

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission relating to "Implementation of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act" (89 Fed. Reg. 29096; published April 19, 2024), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

Summary: No summary available.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States granting Congress the authority to enact laws limiting the number of terms that Representatives and Senators 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: Congress may by law limit the number of terms that Representatives and Senators may serve.

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.