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118TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. J. RES. 20 
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit 
the number of consecutive terms that a Member of Congress may serve. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 12, 2023 
Mr. VAN ORDEN submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on the Judiciary 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United 
States to limit the number of consecutive terms that 
a Member of Congress may serve. 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the United States of America in Congress assembled
(two-thirds of each House concurring therein), That the fol-
lowing article is proposed as an amendment to the Con-
stitution 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: 
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‘‘ARTICLE — 
‘‘SECTION 1. No person who has been a Senator for 
two consecutive terms shall again be eligible to serve as 
a Senator until the second Congress that begins after the 
end of such second consecutive term. Notwithstanding the 
previous sentence, a person who is a Senator during the 
period beginning with the One Hundred Eighteenth Con-
gress may serve as a Senator for an unlimited number 
of consecutive terms, but shall not again be eligible to 
serve as a Senator until the second Congress that begins 
after the end of the person’s final consecutive term of that 
period. 
‘‘SECTION 2. No person who has been a Representa-
tive for six consecutive terms shall again be eligible to 
serve as a Representative until the second Congress that 
begins after the end of the sixth consecutive term. Not-
withstanding the previous sentence, a person who is a 
Representative during the period beginning with the One 
Hundred Eighteenth Congress may serve as a Representa-
tive for an unlimited number of consecutive terms, but 
shall not again be eligible to serve as a Representative 
until the second Congress that begins after the end of the 
person’s final consecutive term of that period. 
‘‘SECTION 3. For purposes of this article, any term 
a person serves as a Senator or Representative to fill a 
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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.’’. 
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IA 
118TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. J. RES. 210 
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit 
persons who are not citizens, nationals, or lawful permanent residents 
of the United States from voting in elections. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 
Mr. PFLUGER submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on the Judiciary 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United 
States to prohibit persons who are not citizens, nationals, 
or lawful permanent residents of the United States from 
voting in elections. 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the United States of America in Congress assembled
(two-thirds of each House concurring therein), That the fol-
lowing article is proposed as an amendment to the Con-
stitution 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 
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States within seven years after the date of its submission 
for ratification: 
‘‘ARTICLE — 
‘‘SECTION 1. A person who is not a person lawfully 
accorded the privilege of residing permanently in the 
United States, a person owing permanent allegiance to the 
United States, or a citizen of the United States may not 
vote in any election for Federal, State, Tribal, or local of-
fice, including offices in the District of Columbia or in any 
of the territories or possessions of the United States. 
‘‘SEC. 2. The Congress shall have power to enforce 
this article by appropriate legislation.’’. 
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118TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. J. RES. 211 
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United 
States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Com-
mission relating to ‘‘The Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emer-
gency Alerts’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 18, 2024 
Mr. PALMER submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of 
title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by 
the Federal Communications Commission relating to 
‘‘The Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency 
Alerts’’. 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Fed-
eral Communications Commission relating to ‘‘The Emer-
gency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts’’ (89 
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Fed. Reg. 72724; published September 6, 2024), and such 
rule shall have no force or effect. 
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IA 
118TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. J. RES. 213 
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United 
States Code, of the rule submitted by the Financial Crimes Enforcement 
Network relating to ‘‘Financial Crimes Enforcement Network: Anti- 
Money Laundering/Countering the Financing of Terrorism Program and 
Suspicious Activity Report Filing Requirements for Registered Invest-
ment Advisers and Exempt Reporting Advisers’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 18, 2024 
Mr. PALMER submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on Financial Services 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of 
title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by 
the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network relating to 
‘‘Financial Crimes Enforcement Network: Anti-Money 
Laundering/Countering the Financing of Terrorism Pro-
gram and Suspicious Activity Report Filing Require-
ments for Registered Investment Advisers and Exempt 
Reporting Advisers’’. 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Fi-
nancial Crimes Enforcement Network relating to ‘‘Finan-
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cial Crimes Enforcement Network: Anti-Money Laun-
dering/Countering the Financing of Terrorism Program 
and Suspicious Activity Report Filing Requirements for 
Registered Investment Advisers and Exempt Reporting 
Advisers’’ (89 Fed. Reg. 72156; published September 4, 
2024), and such rule shall have no force or effect. 
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IA 
118TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. J. RES. 215 
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 ‘‘Migratory Bird Hunting; 2024–25 Seasons 
for Certain Migratory Game Birds’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 18, 2024 
Mr. PALMER submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on Natural Resources 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
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 
‘‘Migratory Bird Hunting; 2024–25 Seasons for Certain 
Migratory Game Birds’’. 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the 
United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to ‘‘Mi-
gratory Bird Hunting; 2024–25 Seasons for Certain Mi-
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IA 
118TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. J. RES. 216 
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United 
States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Med-
icaid Services relating to ‘‘Medicare Program; Inpatient Rehabilitation 
Facility Prospective Payment System for Federal Fiscal Year 2025 and 
Updates to the IRF Quality Reporting Program’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 18, 2024 
Mr. PALMER submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee 
on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by 
the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall with-
in the jurisdiction of the committee concerned 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
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 ‘‘Medicare Program; Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility 
Prospective Payment System for Federal Fiscal Year 
2025 and Updates to the IRF Quality Reporting Pro-
gram’’. 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Cen-
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ters for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to ‘‘Medi-
care Program; Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospec-
tive Payment System for Federal Fiscal Year 2025 and 
Updates to the IRF Quality Reporting Program’’ (89 Fed. 
Reg. 64276; published August 6, 2024) and such rule 
shall have no force or effect. 
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IA 
118TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. J. RES. 217 
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United 
States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Med-
icaid 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’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 29, 2024 
Mr. PALMER submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee 
on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by 
the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall with-
in the jurisdiction of the committee concerned 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
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 ‘‘Medicare Program; FY 2025 Hospice Wage Index 
and Payment Rate Update, Hospice Conditions of Par-
ticipation Updates, and Hospice Quality Reporting Pro-
gram Requirements’’. 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Cen-
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ters for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to ‘‘Medi-
care Program; FY 2025 Hospice Wage Index and Pay-
ment Rate Update, Hospice Conditions of Participation 
Updates, and Hospice Quality Reporting Program Re-
quirements’’ (89 Fed. Reg. 64202 (August 6, 2024)), and 
such rule shall have no force or effect. 
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Water Heating Equipment’’ (88 Fed. Reg. 69686 (Octo-
ber 6, 2023)), and such rule shall have no force or effect. 
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IA 
118TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. J. RES. 219 
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United 
States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and 
Human Services relating to ‘‘Supporting the Head Start Workforce and 
Consistent Quality Programming’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 13, 2024 
Mr. PALMER submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on Education and the Workforce 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of 
title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by 
the Department of Health and Human Services relating 
to ‘‘Supporting the Head Start Workforce and Consistent 
Quality Programming’’. 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the De-
partment of Health and Human Services relating to ‘‘Sup-
porting the Head Start Workforce and Consistent Quality 
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Programming’’ (89 Fed. Reg. 67720; published August 
21, 2024), and such rule shall have no force or effect. 
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118TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. J. RES. 21 
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United 
States. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 12, 2023 
Mr. VAN ORDEN submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on the Judiciary 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution 
of the United States. 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the United States of America in Congress assembled
(two-thirds of each House concurring therein), That the fol-
lowing article is proposed as an amendment to the Con-
stitution 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: 
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‘‘ARTICLE — 
‘‘SECTION 1. Total outlays for any fiscal year shall 
not exceed total receipts for that fiscal year. Total outlays 
shall include all outlays of the United States except those 
for payment of debt, and total receipts shall include all 
revenue of the United States except that derived from bor-
rowing. 
‘‘SECTION 2. The Congress may by a roll call vote 
of three-fifths of each House of Congress declare an emer-
gency and provide by law for specific outlays in excess of 
the limit in section 1 with respect to a fiscal year. 
‘‘SECTION 3. The Congress may provide by law for 
increasing revenue of the United States, except that de-
rived from borrowing, only by a roll call vote of a majority 
of each House. 
‘‘SECTION 4. The limit on the debt of the United 
States held by the public shall not be increased unless 
three-fifths of each House of Congress provides by law for 
such an increase by a roll-call vote. 
‘‘SECTION 5. 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 de-
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clared by a joint resolution, adopted by a majority of the 
whole number of each House, which becomes law. 
‘‘SECTION 6. 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. 
‘‘SECTION 7. Congress shall have power to enforce 
this article by appropriate legislation. 
‘‘SECTION 8. This article shall take effect beginning 
with the tenth fiscal year after its ratification.’’. 
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118TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. J. RES. 224 
Relating to the disapproval of the Presidential report with respect to the 
indebtedness of the Government of Ukraine. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 20, 2024 
Mr. MASSIE submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Foreign Affairs 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
Relating to the disapproval of the Presidential report with 
respect to the indebtedness of the Government of Ukraine. 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
That Congress disapproves the proposal relating to the in-
debtedness of the Government of Ukraine submitted by 
the President of the United States to Congress on Novem-
ber 18, 2024. 
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118TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. J. RES. 225 
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United 
States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service 
relating to ‘‘Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 20, 2024 
Mr. MOOLENAAR (for himself, Mr. GOLDEN of Maine, Mr. WEBER of Texas, 
and Mr. SELF) submitted the following joint resolution; which was re-
ferred to the Committee on Ways and Means 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of 
title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by 
the Internal Revenue Service relating to ‘‘Advanced Man-
ufacturing Production Credit’’. 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the In-
ternal Revenue Service relating to ‘‘Advanced Manufac-
turing Production Credit’’ (89 Fed. Reg. 85798 (October 
28, 2024)), and such rule shall have no force or effect. 
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118TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. J. RES. 226 
Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale 
to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of certain defense 
articles and services. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 21, 2024 
Ms. JACOBS submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Foreign Affairs 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed for-
eign military sale to the Government of the United Arab 
Emirates of certain defense articles and services. 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
That the following proposed foreign military sale to the 
Government of United Arab Emirates is prohibited: 
(1) The sale of the following defense articles 
and services described in Transmittal No. 20–79, 
submitted to Congress pursuant to section 36(b)(1) 
of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 
2776(b)(1)): two hundred fifty-nine (259) Guided 
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Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) M31A1 
Unitary Pods (1,554 missiles at six missiles per pod) 
and two hundred three (203) Army Tactical Missile 
Systems (ATACMS) M57 Unitary Missiles. 
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118TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. J. RES. 227 
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. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
DECEMBER 12, 2024 
Mr. COHEN (for himself, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, and Ms. BROWNLEY) sub-
mitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
on the Judiciary 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
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 Presi-
dent of the United States. 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the United States of America in Congress assembled
(two-thirds of each House concurring therein), That the fol-
lowing article is proposed as an amendment to the Con-
stitution 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: 
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‘‘ARTICLE — 
‘‘SECTION 1. The President and Vice President shall 
be elected by the people of the several States and the dis-
trict constituting the seat of government of the United 
States. 
‘‘SECTION 2. Each voter shall cast a single vote for 
two persons who have consented to the joining of their 
names as candidates for President and Vice President. 
‘‘SECTION 3. The pair of candidates having the great-
est number of votes for President and Vice President shall 
be elected. 
‘‘SECTION 4. 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. 
‘‘SECTION 5. This article shall take effect one year 
after the first day of January following ratification.’’. 
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