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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to â€œProtecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Servicesâ€

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services" (81 Fed. Reg. 87274 (December 2, 2016)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

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 of the proposed foreign military sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles and services

That the issuance of a license to export with respect to the following proposed export to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is hereby prohibited: The sale of the following defense articles and services, described in Transmittal No. 23â€“15, submitted to Congress pursuant to section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act ( (22 U.S.C. 2776(b)(1)) ): seven (7) Embedded Global Positioning System/Inertial Navigation System (GPS/INS) (EGI) security devices, Airborne, with Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM) or M-Code capability, and five (5) L3Harris BlackRock Communications Intelligence Sensor Suites. Also included are KYâ€“100M narrowband/wideband secure communications terminals; KIVâ€“77 MODE 4/5 Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) cryptographic appliques; AN/PYQâ€“10 Simple Key Loaders; integrated electronic intelligence (ELINT)/signals intelligence (SIGINT) systems; Lâ€“3 Communication Systems-West (CSW) multiband receivers/transmitters; ARCâ€“210 radios; high frequency (HF) radios; secure communications equipment; precision navigation and cryptographic devices; aircraft support and support equipment; test and integration support; equipment; spare and repair parts; consumables and accessories; repair and return support; United States Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; studies and surveys; and other related elements of logistics and program support.

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.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States giving Congress power to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag 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 Congress shall have power to prohibit
				the physical desecration of the flag of the United
				States.

Summary: Constitutional Amendment - Grants Congress the power to prohibit the physical desecration of the U.S. flag.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that the rights extended by the Constitution are the rights of natural persons only

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 rights and privileges protected by the Constitution of the United States are the rights and privileges of natural persons only. An artificial entity, such as a corporation, limited liability company, or other for profit entity, established by the laws of any State, the United States, or any foreign State shall have no rights under the Constitution and are subject to regulation by the People, through Federal, State, or local law. The privileges of an artificial entity shall be determined by the People, through Federal, State, or local law, and shall not be construed to be inherent or inalienable. Federal, State, and local government shall regulate, limit, or prohibit contributions and expenditures, including a candidateâ€™s own contributions and expenditures, to ensure that all citizens, regardless of their economic status, have access to the political process, and that no person gains, as a result of that personâ€™s money, substantially more access or ability to influence in any way the election of any candidate for public office or any ballot measure. Federal, State, and local governments shall require that any permissible contributions and expenditures be publicly disclosed. The judiciary shall not construe the spending of money to influence elections to be speech under the First Amendment. This amendment shall not be construed to abridge the privilege secured by the Constitution of the United States of the freedom of the press.

Summary: This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment providing that the rights protected by the Constitution are the rights of natural persons only. Artificial entities, such as corporations, shall have no rights under the Constitution and are subject to regulation. The amendment requires federal, state, and local government to (1) regulate, limit, or prohibit election contributions and expenditures, including a candidate's own contributions and expenditures; and (2) require that any permissible contributions and expenditures be publicly disclosed.  The judiciary is prohibited from construing the spending of money to influence elections to be speech under the First Amendment, and the amendment shall not be construed to abridge the freedom of the press.
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 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.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of years 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: No person shall be a Representative for more than eighteen years, except that service to fill a vacancy shall not be included in determining eligibility. No person shall be a Senator for more than eighteen years, except that service to fill a vacancy shall not be included in determining eligibility. Only service that begins after the date of ratification of this article shall count in determining the number of years a Representative or Senator serves.

Summary: Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits a person from serving more than two consecutive terms as a Senator or six consecutive terms as a Representative.
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: Total outlays for any fiscal year shall not exceed total receipts for that fiscal year. 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. Any such waiver shall identify and be limited to the specific increase for that fiscal year made necessary by the identified military conflict. Any increase in spending related to any waiver provided by this section shall be offset by a budget surplus within ten fiscal years of the end of this waiver. The Congress may waive the provisions of this article for any fiscal year in which a declaration of national emergency is in effect, as so declared by a joint resolution, adopted by a majority of the whole number of each House, which becomes law. Any such waiver shall identify and be limited to the specific increase for that fiscal year made necessary by the identified national emergency. Any increase in spending related to any waiver provided by this section shall be offset by a budget surplus within ten fiscal years of the end of this waiver. 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 tenth fiscal year after its ratification.

Summary: No summary available.
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 requiring the U.S. Supreme Court to be composed of not more than nine Justices.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for balanced budgets for the Government

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. Such a law must include an adequate increase in the debt limit for the specific excess of outlays. 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 by a rollcall vote. Any such waiver must identify and be limited to the specific excess or increase for that fiscal year made necessary by the identified declaration of war. Such a declaration of war must include an adequate increase in the debt limit for the specific excess of outlays. The Congress shall enforce and implement this article by appropriate legislation, which may rely on estimates of outlays and receipts. Total outlays for the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund over 75 years shall not exceed total receipts for 75 years, 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. 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: 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 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to â€œMedicare and Medicaid Programs: Minimum Staffing Standards for Long-Term Care Facilities and Medicaid Institutional Payment Transparency Reportingâ€

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to "Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Minimum Staffing Standards for Long-Term Care Facilities and Medicaid Institutional Payment Transparency Reporting" (89 Fed. Reg. 40876 (May 10, 2024)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

Summary: This joint resolution condemns Russia's violation of international agreements and norms in its relations with Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine. The President is authorized and requested to:   designate an annual Freedom to Choose their Destiny for the Nations of Eastern Europe and Eurasia Week until the nations of Eastern Europe and Eurasia are free to exercise their sovereign rights without outside interference, and  develop policies to help these nations determine their own futures.
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 for election or appointment to the
				Senate until the date that is one year after the end of such second consecutive
				term. No person who has been a Representative for
				six consecutive terms shall again be eligible for election to the House of
				Representatives until the date that is one year after the end of the sixth
				consecutive term. 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. For the purposes of this article, any term
				that began before the date of the ratification of this article shall not be
				included in determining the number of consecutive terms that a person has been
				a Senator or
				Representative.

Summary: Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits a person from serving more than two consecutive terms as a Senator or six consecutive terms as a Representative.
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€œStandards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources: Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Reviewâ€

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources: Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review" (89 Fed. Reg. 16820 (March 8, 2024)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

Summary: Authorization for Use of Military Force Against ISIL Resolution - Expresses the sense of Congress that:   the President has rightly committed limited forces in Iraq to protect U.S. diplomatic and military personnel against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL);  the President should be commended for authorizing military operations to protect ethnic and religious minorities from ISIL and for providing assistance to prevent a humanitarian disaster;  the President should be commended for working with North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allies to form a coordinated response to ISIL;   the President should seek United Nations (U.N.) Security Council consensus prior to pursuing a multilateral military campaign against ISIL, and should endeavor to form a broad coalition of allies, including members of the Arab League; and  a negotiated political solution among ethnic groups is the only sure solution to end sectarian violence and reach permanent peace.  Authorizes the President to use the Armed Forces to:   defend U.S. national security against ISIL, and  enforce a Security Council resolution adopted on or after the date of the enactment of this joint resolution that provides for multilateral action against ISIL and authorizes a coalition military force under Security Council auspices to degrade ISIL's capacities to commit terrorist acts and destabilize peaceful governments.    Authorizes the President, in the absence of a requested Security Council resolution, to use the Armed Forces to defend U.S. national security against ISIL, other than in direct ground combat operations, upon a certification to Congress and enactment of a joint resolution. Requires expedited congressional consideration of such a joint resolution. Directs the President to report to Congress at least every 60 days on matters relevant to this joint resolution. States that:    the authorization to use military force under this joint resolution is intended to constitute specific authorization within the meaning of section 5(b) of the War Powers Resolution,  nothing in this joint resolution is intended to limit the President's authority to use military force in self-defense pursuant to the Constitution and the War Powers Resolution, and  this joint resolution (with a specified exception) shall expire two years after its enactment.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to treat Puerto Rico as if it were a State for purposes of the election of the President and 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: The government of Puerto Rico shall appoint, in such manner as the legislature of Puerto Rico may elect, a number of electors of President and Vice President equal to the whole number of Senators and Representatives in Congress to which Puerto Rico would be entitled if it were a state; they shall be in addition to those appointed by the states, but they shall be considered, for the purposes of the election of President and Vice President, to be electors appointed by a state; and they shall meet in Puerto Rico and perform such duties as provided by the twelfth article of amendment, or as otherwise prescribed in this Constitution. Section 1 of this article shall apply to an election only if, at the time of the election, Puerto Rico is not a State of the United States or an independent nation. The Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.

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.