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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect the voting rights of the citizens 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 citizens of the United States. No voting qualification or prerequisite to voting, nor any standard, practice, or procedure, shall be imposed or applied by Congress, or by any State or political subdivision, to deny or abridge the right of any citizen of the United States to vote. The right of the citizens of the United States to vote shall not be infringed on account of any undue burden of proof of identity or citizenship, nor by any standard, practice, or procedure implemented since the previous national election for Senator and Representative in Congress. The right of the citizens of the United States to engage in free and fair political debate shall be free from acts or expenditures by foreign persons, and from undue or anonymous influence from any person. Districts represented by members of Congress, or by members of any legislative body of any State or political subdivision, shall be geographically compact and composed of contiguous territory. No State or political subdivision shall deviate from this requirement except by reference to existing natural or political boundaries. No citizen who has reached eighteen years of age shall be barred from participating in elections for President and Vice President, or for Senator or Representative in Congress, on account of failure to register to vote. Elections for President and Vice President, and for Senator and Representative in Congress, shall be held on the Tuesday next after the first Monday in November. This day shall be designated a national holiday. No entity shall interfere with, withhold regular compensation from, or otherwise penalize the exercise of the right of any of its agents, employees, contractors, or assigns so entitled to vote on this day. Congress shall have the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. This article shall take effect two years after the date of its ratification.

Summary: This joint resolution honors the contributions of school counselors to the success of students in elementary and secondary schools. The resolution encourages the observation of National School Counseling Week with ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the crucial role school counselors play in preparing students for fulfilling lives as contributing members of society.
Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of the Interior known as the Stream Protection Rule

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

Summary: Constitutional Amendment   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.
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration entitled â€œCorporate Average Fuel Economy Standards for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks for Model Years 2027 and Beyond and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Heavy-Duty Pickup Trucks and Vans for Model Years 2030 and Beyondâ€

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration entitled "Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks for Model Years 2027 and Beyond and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Heavy-Duty Pickup Trucks and Vans for Model Years 2030 and Beyond" (89 Fed. Reg. 52540; published June 24, 2024), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

Summary: No summary available.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States extending the right to vote to citizens sixteen years of age or older

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 twenty-sixth article of amendment to the Constitution of the United States is hereby repealed. The right of citizens of the United States, who are sixteen years of age or older, to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of age. The Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.

Summary: Constitutional Amendment   This joint resolution lowers the minimum age for the right to vote from 18 to 16.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the presidential pardoning power

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 President shall have no power to grant to himself a reprieve or pardon for an offense against the United States.

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.
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of 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" (published at 80 Fed. Reg. 64662 (October 23, 2015)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

Summary: This resolution expresses congressional disapproval of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to charitable contribution and estate tax deductions when a taxpayer receives or expects to receive a corresponding state or local tax credit, and such rule shall have no force or effect.
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 proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting total federal expenditures for a year from exceeding the average annual federal revenue collected in the three prior years, adjusted for changes in population and inflation. Expenditures for payment of debt and revenues derived from borrowing are excluded.  Congress may authorize specific expenditures in excess of the limit for up to one year by declaring an emergency with a roll call vote of two-thirds of each chamber.  The requirements take effect in the first year beginning at least 90 days following ratification, except that expenditures are permitted to exceed the limit by specified amounts during each of the first nine years that the requirements are in effect.
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€œDefinition of Employer-Association Health Plansâ€

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Definition of" (89 Fed. Reg. 34106 (April 30, 2024)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

Summary: No summary available.
Disapproving of the rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security relating to â€œPublic Charge Ground of Inadmissibilityâ€

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility" (87 Fed. Reg. 5547), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

Summary: This joint resolution nullifies the rule finalized by the Department of Agriculture on December 8, 2016, relating to the Tongass National Forest Land and Resource Plan Amendment for the Tongass National Forest in Alaska.
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission related 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" (___ Fed. Reg. ____ (____ __, ____)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

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.
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 prepaid accounts under the Electronic Fund Transfer Act and the Truth in Lending Act

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to prepaid accounts under the Electronic Fund Transfer Act ( (15 U.S.C. 1693) et seq.) and the Truth in Lending Act ( (15 U.S.C. 1601) et seq.) (81 Fed. Reg. 83934 (November 22, 2016)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

Summary: This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that limits the permissible sources of funding for elections to public office and state ballot measures. Specifically, funding to support or oppose a campaign for election to public office may only be provided through (1) contributions by individual citizens to the principal campaign committee controlled by the candidate, or (2) a public election financing or voter education system. Funding to support or oppose a state ballot measure may only be provided through (1) contributions by individuals eligible to vote on the measure, or (2) through a public election financing or voter education system.  Congress, the states, and local jurisdictions must establish contribution limits.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that Representatives shall be apportioned among the several States according to their respective numbers, counting the number of persons in each State who are citizens 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: Representatives shall be apportioned among the several States according to their respective numbers, which shall be determined by counting the number of persons in each State who are citizens of the United States.

Summary: Constitutional Amendment - Limits Members of the House of Representatives to nine terms and Members of the Senate to three terms.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the authority of Congress and the States to regulate the expenditure of funds for political activity by corporations

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: Nothing in this 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. Nothing contained in this Article shall be construed to abridge the freedom of the press.

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.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States allowing the States to call a limited convention solely for the purposes of considering whether to propose a specific amendment to the Constitution

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, on application of the legislatures of two-thirds of the several States, which all contain an identical amendment, shall call a convention solely to decide whether to propose that specific amendment to the States, which, if proposed, shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of this Constitution when ratified pursuant to Article V.

Summary: This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management titled "Oil and Gas and Sulfur Operations on the Outer Continental Shelf Requirements for Exploratory Drilling on the Arctic Outer Continental Shelf." The rule published in the Federal Register on July 15, 2016, limits exploration of oil and gas resources in the Arctic Outer Continental Shelf.
Relating to the disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Pakistan of Fâ€“16 Block 52 aircraft

That the issuance of a letter of offer with respect to any of the following proposed sales to the Government of Pakistan (described in the certification Transmittal No. 15â€“80, sent to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the chairman of the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate pursuant to section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act ( (22 U.S.C. 2776(b)(1)) )) on February 11, 2016, is hereby prohibited: The proposed sale of eight (8) Fâ€“16 Block 52 aircraft with the Fl00â€“PWâ€“229 increased performance engine, and related defense articles and defense services (Transmittal Numbered 15â€“80). The proposed sale of fourteen (14) Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems (JHMCS), and related defense articles and defense services (Transmittal Numbered 15â€“80). The proposed sale of eight (8) AN/APGâ€“68(V)9 radars, and related defense articles and defense services (Transmittal Numbered 15â€“80). The proposed sale of eight (8) ALQâ€“211(V)9 Advanced Integrated Defensive Electronic Warfare Suites (AIDEWS), and related defense articles and defense services (Transmittal Numbered 15â€“80).

Summary: This joint resolution nullifies the interim final rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security and published on March 29, 2022, concerning procedures for the consideration of asylum claims and other related issues. (Among other changes, the interim final rule requires an asylum seeker subject to expedited removal to be screened by an asylum officer for a credible fear of persecution or torture, rather than a credible fear of persecution, reasonable possibility of persecution, or reasonable possibility of torture.)
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify that the Constitution neither prohibits voluntary prayer nor requires prayer in schools

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: Nothing in this Constitution, including any
				amendment to this Constitution, shall be 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.

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.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for men and women

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: Women shall have equal rights in the United States and every place subject to its jurisdiction. Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex. Congress and the several States shall have the power to enforce, by appropriate legislation, the provisions of this article. This amendment shall take effect two years after the date of ratification.

Summary: Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits all outlays for a fiscal year (including those for debt service and other debt functions) from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year (except those derived from borrowing) unless Congress, by a two-thirds roll call vote of each chamber, authorizes a specific excess of outlays over receipts.  Requires a two-thirds roll call vote of each chamber to increase the public debt limit. Prohibits outlays for the total budget from exceeding the previous fiscal years' outlays plus population growth and inflation, unless such increase is approved by two-thirds of each chamber by a roll call vote. Directs the House of Representatives to develop a balanced budget annually. Prohibits any bill to increase revenue from becoming law unless approved by two-thirds of each chamber by a roll call vote. Authorizes waivers of these provisions when a declaration of war is in effect only by a vote of a majority of both chambers.  Requires all: (1) outlays above revenues from the previous fiscal year to be accounted for in the outlays and budgets of the following fiscal year; and (2) surplus revenues at the end of a fiscal year to be allocated to a fund to be returned to the taxpayers, determined by legislation before the end of the subsequent fiscal year.