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Expressing support for local law enforcement officers and condemning efforts to defund or dismantle local law enforcement agencies.

Expressing support for local law enforcement officers and condemning efforts to defund or dismantle local law enforcement agencies. Whereas our brave men and women in local law enforcement work tirelessly to protect the communities they serve; Whereas local law enforcement officers are tasked with upholding the rule of law and ensuring public safety; Whereas local law enforcement officers selflessly put themselves in harm’s way to fight crime, get drugs off our streets, and protect the innocent; Whereas, in the summer of 2020, looting, rioting, and violence in major cities caused the destruction of many shops, restaurants, and businesses; Whereas, in 2020, the United States tallied more than 21,000 murders—the highest total since 1995 and 4,900 more than in 2019; Whereas leftist activists and progressive politicians called for the defunding and dismantling of local police departments across the country and actively encouraged resentment toward local law enforcement; Whereas the defund the police movement vilifies and demonizes local law enforcement officers and puts them at greater risk of danger; Whereas many local jurisdictions defunded their police departments and saw a subsequent increase in violent crime; Whereas violent leftist extremists have repeatedly attacked and assaulted local law enforcement officers; and Whereas local law enforcement officers deserve our respect and profound gratitude: Now, therefore, be it That Congress— (1) recognizes and appreciates the dedication and devotion demonstrated by the men and women of local law enforcement who keep our communities safe; and (2) condemns calls to defund, disband, dismantle, or abolish the police.

Summary: This concurrent resolution recognizes local law enforcement officers and condemns calls to defund or abolish the police.
Randy's Resolution

Recognizing the need for research, education, and policy development regarding high-potency marijuana. Whereas the use of high-potency marijuana has become increasingly prevalent across the United States; Whereas the average potency of delta–9–tetrahydrocannabinol (commonly known as THC Whereas adolescent and teen marijuana abuse increased by 245 percent from 2000 to 2020; Whereas the perceived risk of weekly marijuana use decreased from 47.5 percent to 27.4 percent among adolescents in the past decade; Whereas cannabis use disorder among teens increased by 25 percent after the enactment of recreational marijuana legalization; Whereas increased potency levels correspond with greater health risks, with research showing that daily use of THC with a potency greater than 15 percent results in a 5 times increased risk of psychosis; Whereas only 3 States have enacted potency caps on marijuana flower or concentrates; Whereas the use of high-potency marijuana has been linked to potential adverse health effects, including mental health disorders and cognitive impairment; Whereas education and awareness programs are essential to inform the public about the potential risks associated with the use of high-potency marijuana; and Whereas a bipartisan effort is necessary to develop evidence-based policies to address the increasing prevalence of high-potency marijuana: Now, therefore, be it 1. Short title This concurrent resolution may be cited as the Randy’s Resolution 2. Recognizing the need for research, education, and policy development regarding high-potency marijuana (a) Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that Federal agencies, including the Drug Enforcement Administration, the National Institutes of Health, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, should conduct and support research on the health effects of high-potency marijuana and its impact on vulnerable populations such as youth. (b) Resolving matters Congress— (1) supports the development of educational programs at the Federal, State, and local levels to inform the public about the potential risks associated with the use of high-potency marijuana, especially among youth; and (2) urges Federal, State, and local governments to collaborate with public health organizations, medical professionals, and community stakeholders to develop evidence-based policies that address the public health and safety concerns associated with high-potency marijuana.

Summary: Randy's ResolutionThis concurrent resolution expresses the sense that certain federal agencies should conduct and support research on the health effects of high-potency marijuana and its impact on vulnerable populations such as youth. The resolution also expresses support for the development of educational programs and evidence-based policies regarding high-potency marijuana.
Agreeing that the Chinese Communist Party is the greatest threat to freedom and to the free world.

Agreeing that the Chinese Communist Party is the greatest threat to freedom and to the free world. Whereas it is the opinion of Congress that the Chinese Communist Party is the greatest threat to freedom and to the free world: Now, therefore, be it That Congress agrees that the Chinese Communist Party is the greatest threat to freedom and to the free world.

Summary: This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that the Chinese Communist Party is the greatest threat to freedom and to the free world.
Expressing disapproval of the revocation by President Biden of the Presidential permit for the Keystone XL pipeline.

Expressing disapproval of the revocation by President Biden of the Presidential permit for the Keystone XL pipeline. Whereas, on March 29, 2019, TransCanada Keystone Pipeline, L.P., was granted a Presidential permit to construct, connect, operate, and maintain the Keystone XL pipeline; and Whereas, on January 20, 2021, President Biden issued Executive Order 13990 (86 Fed. Reg. 7037) that revoked the March 2019 Presidential permit for the Keystone XL pipeline: Now, therefore, be it That Congress disapproves of the revocation by President Biden of the Presidential permit for the Keystone XL pipeline.

Summary: This concurrent resolution expresses congressional disapproval of the revocation of the presidential permit for the Keystone XL pipeline. The permit authorized the TransCanada Keystone Pipeline to construct, connect, operate, and maintain the pipeline facilities in Phillips County, Montana, for the import of oil from Canada to the United States.
Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to â€œCarbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Unitsâ€

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units" , and contained in the docket numbered EPAâ€“HQâ€“OARâ€“2013â€“0602, and such rule shall have no force or effect.

Summary: This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting total outlays for a fiscal year from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year or 18% of the U.S. gross domestic product unless Congress authorizes the excess by a two-thirds vote of each chamber. The prohibition excludes outlays for repayment of debt principal and receipts derived from borrowing.  The amendment requires a two-thirds vote of each chamber of Congress to levy a new tax, increase the rate of any tax, or increase the debt limit.  The amendment provides any Member of Congress with standing and a cause of action to seek judicial enforcement of this amendment if authorized by a petition signed by one-third of the Members of either chamber of Congress. Courts are prohibited from ordering any increase in revenue to enforce this amendment.
Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022

That the Congress disapproves of the action of the District of Columbia Council described as follows: The Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022 (D.C. Act 24â€“640), enacted by the Council of the District of Columbia on November 21, 2022, and transmitted to Congress pursuant to section 602(c)(1) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act on January 10, 2023.

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.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit Congressâ€™ power to impose a tax on a failure to purchase goods or services

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 shall make no law that imposes a tax on a failure to purchase goods or services.

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.
Approving the discontinuation of the process for consideration and automatic implementation of the annual proposal of the Independent Medicare Advisory Board under section 1899A of the Social Security Act

That Congress approves the discontinuation of the process for consideration and automatic implementation of the annual proposal of the Independent Medicare Advisory Board under section 1899A of the Social Security Act.

Summary: This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to authorize Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the U.S. flag.
Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021

That the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 (division A of (Public Law 116â€“159) ) is further amended by striking the date specified in section 106(3) and inserting "December 20, 2020" . This joint resolution may be cited as the " Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021" .

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, receipts derived from borrowing, and receipts or outlays of the Social Security and Medicare trust funds.  The amendment requires the President to annually submit to Congress a budget in which total outlays do not exceed total receipts.  The balanced budget requirement does not apply if:    a declaration of war is in effect or if the United States is engaged in military conflict which causes an imminent and serious military threat to national security, or  during the fiscal year or preceding fiscal year, the U.S. economy grew by less than 0% in real gross domestic product during two or more consecutive quarters or the unemployment rate was more than 7% during two or more consecutive months.   The amendment prohibits a court from enforcing the requirements by ordering cuts to Social Security or Medicare payments unless the funds available to the trust fund for a program are not sufficient to cover the outlays that would occur during the year if the fund were fully solvent.
Relating to the disapproval of the Presidentâ€™s exercise of authority to suspend the debt limit, as submitted under section 1002(b) of the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2014 on October 17, 2013

That Congress disapproves of the Presidentâ€™s exercise of authority to suspend the debt limit, as exercised pursuant to the certification under section 1002(b) of the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2014.

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.
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management related to the Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment for the Miles City Field Office, Montana

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management of the Department of the Interior relating to "Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment for the Miles City Field Office, Montana" referred to in the notice of availability published on November 27, 2024 (89 Fed. Reg. 93650), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

Summary: No summary available.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that a new State may only be admitted into the Union upon a vote of two-thirds of each House 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: A new State may only be admitted into the Union upon a vote of two-thirds of each House of Congress.

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.
Providing for the reappointment of David M. Rubenstein 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) ), 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 David M. Rubenstein of Maryland on May 7, 2015, is filled by the reappointment of the incumbent. The reappointment is for a term of 6 years, beginning on May 8, 2015, or the date of the enactment of this joint resolution, whichever occurs later.

Summary: Authorization of Use of Force Against Iran Resolution This joint resolution authorizes the President to use the U.S. Armed Forces as necessary in order to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. Congress declares that this authorization is intended to constitute specific statutory authorization within the meaning of the War Powers Resolution and that nothing in this joint resolution supersedes any requirement of such resolution. Not later than 60 days after the date on which the President exercises the authority described in this resolution and every 60 days thereafter, the President shall report to Congress on the specific actions taken pursuant to such authority.
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) ), the national emergency declared by the finding of the President on February 15, 2019, in Proclamation 9844 (84 Fed. Reg. 4949) is hereby terminated.

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.
Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to â€œProcedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414â€

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to "Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414" (87 Fed. Reg. 56868), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

Summary: Constitutional Amendment - Requires the concurrence of two-thirds of the Members of each house of Congress for final adoption of any legislation changing the internal revenue laws, unless such legislation is determined not to increase the internal revenue by more than a de minimis amount. Permits a waiver of this requirement when a declaration of war is in effect or when the United States is engaged in military conflict which causes an imminent and serious threat to national security and is so declared by a joint resolution which becomes law. Prohibits any increase in the internal revenue enacted under such a waiver from lasting more than two years.
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to â€œThe Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investorsâ€

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to "The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors" (89 Fed. Reg. 21668; published March 28, 2024), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

Summary: Declares that the state of war between the United States and the self-described Islamic State and its affiliates and subsidiaries, which has thus been thrust upon the United States, is formally declared.  Authorizes and directs the President to use all necessary and appropriate force and resources to carry on a war against the Islamic State and its affiliates and subsidiaries.
Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Clarification of Employerâ€™s Continuing Obligation to Make and Maintain an Accurate Record of Each Recordable Injury and Illness" 

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Clarification of Employerâ€™s Continuing Obligation to Make and Maintain an Accurate Record of Each Recordable Injury and Illness" (published at 81 Fed. Reg. 91792 (December 19, 2016)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) This joint resolution nullifies the Department of Labor's rule that was published on December 19, 2016, about employers' ongoing obligation to make and maintain records of work-related injuries and illnesses. (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) This joint resolution nullifies the Department of Labor's rule that was published on December 19, 2016, about employers' ongoing obligation to make and maintain records of work-related injuries and illnesses. (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) This joint resolution nullifies the Department of Labor's rule that was published on December 19, 2016, about employers' ongoing obligation to make and maintain records of work-related injuries and illnesses. This joint resolution nullifies the Department of Labor's rule that was published on December 19, 2016, about employers' ongoing obligation to make and maintain records of work-related injuries and illnesses.
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. 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. 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. The Congress shall enforce and implement
				this article by appropriate legislation, which may rely on estimates of outlays
				and receipts. The appropriate committees of the House of Representatives and
				the Senate shall report to their respective Houses implementing legislation to
				achieve a balanced budget without reducing the disbursements of the Federal
				Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance
				Trust Fund to achieve that goal. 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 later of the second fiscal year beginning after its ratification or
				the first fiscal year beginning after December 31,
				2022.

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.
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation relating to â€œPrinciples for Climate-Related Financial Risk Management for Large Financial Institutionsâ€

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation relating to "Principles for Climate-Related Financial Risk Management for Large Financial Institutions" (88 Fed. Reg. 74183; published October 30, 2023), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

Summary: Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits a bill that increases entitlement spending or creates a new entitlement program from becoming law unless it: (1) is approved by a two-thirds majority of each house of Congress, or (2) provides that the increase or program shall terminate after not more than seven years.  Prohibits a bill that increases entitlement spending or creates a new entitlement program from becoming law unless it is spending neutral or creates net savings to the government. Requires the President to implement and Congress to prescribe spending reductions if the law is not spending neutral or does not create net savings when averaged over the previous two fiscal years.