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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 and granting Congress and the States the power to establish limits on contributions and expenditures in elections for public office

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. Congress shall have power to set limits on the amount of contributions that may be accepted by, and the amount of expenditures that may be made by, in support of, or in opposition to, a candidate for nomination for election to, or for election to, Federal office. A State shall have power to set limits on the amount of contributions that may be accepted by, and the amount of expenditures that may be made by, in support of, or in opposition to, a candidate for nomination for election to, or for election to, State or local office. Congress shall have power to implement and enforce this article by appropriate legislation.

Summary: Constitutional Amendment   States that the First Amendment to the Constitution 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. Grants Congress the power to set limits on the amounts of contributions and expenditures with respect to candidates in a federal election. Grants states the power to set limits on the amounts of contributions and expenditures with respect to candidates in a state or local election.
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 estimated outlays of the operating funds of the United States for any fiscal year shall not exceed total estimated receipts to those funds for that fiscal year, unless Congress approves a specific excess of outlays over receipts by three-fifths of the whole number of each House by a roll call vote. Prior to each fiscal year, the President shall transmit to the Congress a proposed budget for the United States Government for the fiscal year beginning in that calendar year in which total estimated outlays of the operating funds of the United States for that fiscal year shall not exceed total estimated receipts to those funds for that fiscal year. No bill to increase revenue shall become law unless approved by a majority of the whole number of each House by a roll call vote. The Congress may waive the provisions of this article for any fiscal year and the first fiscal year thereafter if a declaration of war is in effect or if the Director of the Congressional Budget Office, or any successor, estimates that real economic growth has been or will be less than one percent for two consecutive quarters during the period of those two fiscal years. 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. Total estimated receipts of the operating funds shall exclude those derived from net borrowing. Total estimated outlays of the operating funds of the United States shall exclude those for repayment of debt principal; and for capital investments. The receipts (including attributable interest) and outlays of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund shall not be counted as receipts or outlays for purposes of this article. The Congress shall enforce and implement this article by appropriate legislation, which may rely on estimates of outlays and receipts. 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, 2020.

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.
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to â€œWaivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loansâ€

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans" (including the website announcement entitled "One-Time Federal Student Loan Debt Relief" and the Federal Register document entitled "Federal Student Aid Programs (Federal Perkins Loan Program, Federal Family Education Loan Program, and William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program)" 87 Fed. Reg. 61512 (Oct. 12, 2022)), and printed in the Congressional Record on March 22, 2023, on pages S903â€“S906, along with a letter of opinion from the Government Accountability Office dated March 17, 2023, that the Waivers and Modifications are a rule under the Congressional Review Act, and such rule shall have no force or effect.

Summary: This joint resolution provides continuing FY2019 appropriations to several federal agencies through the earlier of February 22, 2019, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations legislation.  It is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and prevents a partial government shutdown after the existing CR expires on February 15, 2019, because seven of the remaining FY2019 appropriations bills have not been enacted.  (Five of the FY2019 appropriations bills were enacted last year, including   the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019;  the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019;  the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019;  the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2019; and  the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019.)  Additionally, the CR has the effect of extending through February 22, 2019, several authorities and programs that were extended in prior CRs, including    the Violence Against Women Act,  the authority for the Environmental Protection Agency to collect and spend certain fees related to pesticides,  the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, and  several authorities related to immigration.
Extension of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2022

That the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2022 (division A of (Public Law 117â€“43) ) is further amendedâ€” by striking the date specified in section 106(3) and inserting "March 15, 2022" ; and in section 163, by striking "$300,000,000" and inserting "$500,000,000" . Effective as if included in the enactment of the Temporary Reauthorization and Study of the Emergency Scheduling of Fentanyl Analogues Act ( (Public Law 116â€“114) ), section 2 of such Act (as amended by (Public Law 117â€“86) ) is amended by striking "March 11, 2022" and inserting "March 15, 2022" . This joint resolution may be cited as the " Extension of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2022" .

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 - Limits Members of the House of Representatives to nine terms and Members of the Senate to three terms.
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule of the Bureau of Land Management relating to â€œWaste Prevention, Production Subject to Royalties, and Resource Conservationâ€

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Waste Prevention, Production Subject to Royalties, and Resource Conservation" (published at 81 Fed. Reg. 83008 (November 18, 2016)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

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

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status" (88 Fed. Reg. 73946 (October 27, 2023)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

Summary: This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment repealing the Twenty-third Amendment to the Constitution (allowing citizens residing in the District of Columbia to vote for presidential electors, who in turn vote in the electoral college for the President and Vice President).
Providing for the appointment of Barbara Barrett 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, 2021, is filled by the appointment of Barbara M. Barrett of Arizona. The appointment is for a term of 1,912 days, beginning on May 8, 2021, or the date of the enactment of this joint resolution, whichever occurs later.

Summary: Constitutional Amendment - Denies Congress the power to lay and collect taxes: (1) to compel any person or persons to engage in commercial activity, or (2) from any person or persons for a failure to engage in any form of commercial activity.
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to â€œMigratory Bird Hunting; Final 2024â€“25 Frameworks for Migratory Bird Hunting Regulationsâ€

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Migratory Bird Hunting; Final 2024â€“25 Frameworks for Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations" (89 Fed. Reg. 68500; published August 26, 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 Office of Personnel Management relating to the treatment of Members of Congress and congressional staff under section 1312 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

That Congress disapproves of the rule
			 submitted by the Office of Personnel Management relating to the treatment, for
			 purposes of qualifying for certain Federal Employees Health Benefits Program
			 ( (chapter 89) of title 5, United States Code) benefits, of Members of Congress
			 and congressional staff under section 1312 of the Patient Protection and
			 Affordable Care Act ( (Public Law 111â€“148) ) (78 Fed. Reg. 48337 (August 8, 2013)),
			 and such rule shall have no force or effect.

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 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 giving Congress and states the power to regulate (1) donations to candidates for public office, or (2) media advertisements intended to influence the outcome of a vote.  The amendment prohibits noncitizens or foreign agents from (1) donating to a candidate for public office, or (2) making donations intended to influence the outcome of an election or of any other direct vote.
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€œPrudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rightsâ€

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights" (87 Fed. Reg. 73822 (December 1, 2022)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

Summary: Constitutional Amendment - Limits Members of the House of Representatives to nine terms and Members of the Senate to three terms.
Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2016, and for other purposes

That the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2016 ( (Public Law 114â€“53) ) is amended by striking the date specified in section 106(3) and inserting "December 16, 2015" .

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 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 - Requires Congress and the President to agree annually on an estimate of total receipts (except those derived from borrowing) for a fiscal year by enactment into law of a joint resolution devoted solely to that subject. Prohibits outlays for that year (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding the estimated receipts set forth in the joint resolution, unless Congress, by a three-fifths rollcall vote of the total membership of each chamber, authorizes a specific excess of outlays over estimated receipts.  Requires Congress, whenever actual outlays exceed actual receipts for any fiscal year, to provide by law for the repayment of such excess in the ensuing fiscal year. Prohibits any increase in the public debt of the United States unless three-fifths of the total membership of each House provides for it by a rollcall vote. 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 a rollcall vote.  Waives these provisions when a declaration of war is in effect.
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 within seven years after the date of its submission for
			 ratification: No person who has served 3 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 1 term
			 in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a
			 Representative if the person fills the vacancy for more than 1 year. No person who has served 2 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 1 term in
			 determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Senator
			 if the person fills the vacancy for more than 3 years. No term beginning before the date of the ratification of this article shall be taken into account
			 in determining eligibility for election or appointment under this article.

Summary: Constitutional Amendment  Limits Members of the House of Representatives to three terms and Members of the Senate to two terms.