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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to abolish the electoral college and to provide for the direct election of the President and Vice President 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: The President and Vice President shall be elected by the people of the several States and the district constituting the seat of government of the United States. The electors in each State shall have the qualifications requisite for electors of the most populous branch of the legislature of the State; although Congress may establish uniform age qualifications. Each elector shall cast a single vote for two persons who have consented to the joining of their names as candidates for President and Vice President. No elector shall be prohibited from casting a vote for a candidate for President or Vice President because either candidate, or both, are inhabitants of the same State as the elector. The pair of candidates having the greatest number of votes for President and Vice President shall be elected. The times, places, and manner of holding such elections and entitlement to inclusion on the ballot shall be determined by Congress. The Congress may by law provide for the case of the death or any other disqualification of any candidate for President or Vice President before the day on which the President-elect or Vice President-elect has been chosen; and for the case of a tie in any election. This article shall take effect one year after the first day of January following ratification.

Summary: Constitutional Amendment - Grants Congress the power 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 Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to â€œCredit Card Penalty Fees (Regulation Z)â€

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

Summary: Constitutional Amendment 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.
Redesignating the Robert E. Lee Memorial in Arlington National Cemetery as the â€œArlington Houseâ€

Thatâ€” the house in Arlington National Cemetery dedicated as a memorial to Robert E. Lee pursuant to the joint resolution of June 29, 1955 ( (Public Law 84â€“107) ; 69 Stat. 190), shall after the date of the enactment of this joint resolution be redesignated and known as the "Arlington House" ; and any reference in any law, regulation, map, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the house referred to in paragraph (1) shall be considered to be a reference to the Arlington House.

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.
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Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Resolution, 2021

That the following sum is appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, and for other purposes, namely: For an additional amount, $1,000,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2023, which shall be for the Secretary of Defense to provide to the Government of Israel for the acquisition, enhancement, maintenance, and sustainment of the Iron Dome defense system to counter short-range rocket threats: That nothing under this heading may be construed to apply to previously appropriated funds for the procurement of Iron Dome: That such amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 ( (2 U.S.C. 901(b)(2)(A)(i)) ). This resolution may be cited as the " Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Resolution, 2021" .

Summary: Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Resolution, 2021 This joint resolution provides $1 billion in supplemental appropriations for the Department of Defense to assist the government of Israel with the acquisition, enhancement, maintenance, and sustainment of the Iron Dome defense system to counter short-range rocket threats. The bill designates the funding as emergency spending, which is exempt from discretionary spending limits.
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€œReview of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Actâ€

That Congress disapproves the final rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act" (89 Fed. Reg. 73293 (September 10, 2024)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

Summary: No summary available.
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 expenditures for a year shall not exceed the average annual revenue collected in the three prior years, adjusted in proportion to changes in population and inflation. Total expenditures shall include all expenditures of the United States except those for payment of debt, and revenue shall include all revenue of the United States except that derived from borrowing. Congress may by a roll call vote of two-thirds of each House declare an emergency and provide by law for specific expenditures in excess of the limit in section 1. The declaration shall specify reasons for the emergency designation and may authorize expenditures in excess of the limit in section 1 for up to one year. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. This article shall take effect in the first year beginning at least 90 days following ratification, except that expenditures may exceed the limit in section 1 by the following portion of the prior yearâ€™s expenditures exceeding that limit (excepting emergency expenditures provided for by section 2): nine-tenths in the first year, eight-ninths in the second, seven-eighths in the third, six-sevenths in the fourth, five-sixths in the fifth, four-fifths in the sixth, three-fourths in the seventh, two-thirds in the eighth, and one-half in the ninth.

Summary: This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Army Corps of Engineers relating to the Update of the Water Control Manual for the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia and a Water Supply Storage Assessment (published December 2016).
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 requiring (1) each bill, order, resolution, or vote that must be submitted to the President to embrace no more than one subject; and (2) such subject to be clearly and descriptively expressed in the title of the bill, order, resolution, or vote.
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€œRegistration for Index-Linked Annuities and Registered Market Value Adjustment Annuities; Amendments To Form Nâ€“4 for Index-Linked Annuities, Registered Market Value Adjustment Annuities, and Variable Annuities; Other Technical Amendmentsâ€

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to "Registration for Index-Linked Annuities and Registered Market Value Adjustment Annuities; Amendments To Form Nâ€“4 for Index-Linked Annuities, Registered Market Value Adjustment Annuities, and Variable Annuities; Other Technical Amendments" (89 Fed. Reg. 59978; published July 24, 2024) and such rule shall have no force or effect.

Summary: No summary available.
To authorize the use of the United States Armed Forces to achieve the goal of preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons

This joint resolution may be cited as the "Authorization of Use of Force Against Iran Resolution" . Congress finds the following: On July 14, 2015, a Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action designed to ensure that Iranâ€™s nuclear program is used solely for peaceful purposes was finalized. Pursuant to the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015, signed into law on May 22, 2015, the United States Congress is tasked with reviewing this plan of action to make certain the terms of the agreement will unequivocally prevent Iran from becoming a nuclear weapons state. The United States must do all that is necessary to ensure that all of Iranâ€™s pathways to obtaining a nuclear weapon are blocked. Iranâ€™s pursuit of a nuclear weapon has and will continue to destabilize the region. Iranâ€™s pursuit of a nuclear weapon is a threat not only to the United States but also to our allies in the region. Iranâ€™s sincerity in forgoing the procurement of a nuclear weapon has created legitimate cause for concern. The President is authorized to use the Armed Forces of the United States as the President determines necessary and appropriate in order to achieve the goal of preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. Consistent with section 8(a)(1) of the War Powers Resolution, the Congress declares that this section is intended to constitute specific statutory authorization within the meaning of section 5(b) of the War Powers Resolution. Nothing in this joint resolution supersedes any requirement of the War Powers Resolution. Not later than 60 days after the date on which the President exercises the authority described in section 3, and every 60 days thereafter, the President shall submit to Congress a report on the specific actions taken pursuant to such authority.

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 of the proposed export to the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the Republic of France of certain defense articles and services

That the issuance of an export license with respect to any of the following proposed exports to the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, or France is prohibited: The transfer of the following defense articles, including defense services and technical data, described in license document DDTCâ€“17â€“079 as designated by the Department of State pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act: The proposed transfer of 44,000 GBUâ€“12 Paveway II Kits and the proposed transfer of 16,000 GBUâ€“10 Paveway II Kits.

Summary: Disapproves the rule submitted by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) relating to the treatment, for purposes of qualifying for certain Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) benefits, of Members of Congress and congressional staff under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).  Declares that the rule shall have no force or effect.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the territories of the United States to cast electoral votes in presidential elections

That the following article is hereby 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: If the number of persons in a territory of the United States exceeds thirty thousand, the territory shall appoint, in such manner as its territorial legislature may direct, a number of electors of President and Vice President equal to the whole number of Representatives to the House of Representatives to which such territory would be entitled if it were a State. Such electors shall be in addition to those appointed by the States and the District of Columbia, but they shall be considered, for the purposes of the election of President and Vice President, to be electors appointed by a State. Such electors shall meet in the territory in which they were appointed and perform such duties as provided by the twelfth article of amendment. Congress shall have the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.

Summary: Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution states that if the population of a U.S. territory exceeds 30,000, the territory shall appoint a number of electors of President and Vice President equal to the number of Representatives to the House of Representatives to which the territory would be entitled if it were a state. Such electors shall be in addition to those appointed by the states and Washington, DC. Such electors shall perform such duties as provided by the 12th Amendment to the Constitution.
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to defining and delimiting the exemptions for executive, administrative, professional, outside sales, and computer employees

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to defining and delimiting the exemptions for executive, administrative, professional, outside sales, and computer employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (published at 81 Fed. Reg. 32391 (May 23, 2016)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

Summary: This joint resolution declares that:  Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to defining and delimiting the exemptions from minimum wage and overtime pay requirements for executive, administrative, professionals, outside sales, and computer employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938; 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 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to â€œMedicare Program; FY 2025 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update, Hospice Conditions of Participation Updates, and Hospice Quality Reporting Program Requirementsâ€

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to "Medicare Program; FY 2025 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update, Hospice Conditions of Participation Updates, and Hospice Quality Reporting Program Requirements" (89 Fed. Reg. 64202 (August 6, 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 clarify the authority of Congress and the States to regulate corporations, limited liability companies or other corporate entities established by the laws of any State, the United States, or any foreign state

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: We the people who ordain and establish this Constitution intend the rights protected by this Constitution to be the rights of natural persons. The words people, person, or citizen as used in this Constitution do not include corporations, limited liability companies or other corporate entities established by the laws of any State, the United States, or any foreign state, and such corporate entities are subject to such regulation as the people, through their elected State and Federal representatives, deem reasonable and are otherwise consistent with the powers of Congress and the States under this Constitution. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to limit the peopleâ€™s rights of freedom of speech, freedom of the press, free exercise of religion, freedom of association and all such other rights of the people, which rights are unalienable.

Summary: This joint resolution nullifies the final rule submitted by the Department of Education titled Improving Income Driven Repayment for the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program and the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program and published on July 10, 2023. The rule creates a new income-driven repayment plan called the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan. This joint resolution nullifies the final rule submitted by the Department of Education titled Improving Income Driven Repayment for the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program and the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program and published on July 10, 2023. The rule creates a new income-driven repayment plan called the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan. This joint resolution nullifies the final rule submitted by the Department of Education titled Improving Income Driven Repayment for the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program and the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program and published on July 10, 2023. The rule creates a new income-driven repayment plan called the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan.
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: This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to require a three-fifths majority of the whole number of each House of Congress to levy a new tax or increase taxes. The resolution also requires all votes taken by either the House of Representatives or the Senate to be determined by the yeas and nays and names of their members and shall be entered on the journal of each chamber.
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 expenditures for a year shall not exceed the average annual revenue collected in the three prior years, adjusted in proportion to changes in population and inflation. Total expenditures shall include all expenditures of the United States except those for payment of debt, and revenue shall include all revenue of the United States except that derived from borrowing. Congress may by a roll call vote of three-quarters of each House declare an emergency and provide by law for specific expenditures in excess of the limit in section 1. The declaration shall specify reasons for the emergency designation and may authorize expenditures in excess of the limit in section 1 for up to one year. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. This article shall take effect in the first year beginning at least 90 days following ratification, except that expenditures may exceed the limit in section 1 by the following portion of the prior yearâ€™s expenditures exceeding that limit (excepting emergency expenditures provided for by section 2): nine-tenths in the first year, eight-ninths in the second, seven-eighths in the third, six-sevenths in the fourth, five-sixths in the fifth, four-fifths in the sixth, three-fourths in the seventh, two-thirds in the eighth, and one-half in the ninth.

Summary: 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.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of 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: No person who has served eight terms as a Representative shall be eligible for election to the House of Representatives. For purposes of this section, the election of a person to fill a vacancy in the House of Representatives shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Representative if the person fills the vacancy for more than one year. No person who has served three terms as a Senator shall be eligible for election or appointment to the Senate. For purposes of this section, the election or appointment of a person to fill a vacancy in the Senate shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Senator if the person fills the vacancy for more than three years. This article shall not apply to any person serving a term as a Member of Congress on the date of the ratification of this article.

Summary: This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment limiting Members of the House of Representatives to eight terms and Senators to three terms. The term limits do not apply to any person serving a term as a Member of Congress on the date the amendment is ratified.