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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States giving Congress power to regulate campaign contributions for Federal elections.

Bill: 111-hjres-84
Sponsor: Rep. Schrader, Kurt [D-OR-5]
Introduced: 2010-05-13 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional elections
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Political advertising
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-13
text: 
Constitutional Amendment - Gives Congress the power to prohibit, limit, and otherwise regulate the contribution of funds or donation of in-kind equivalents: (1) to candidates standing for election to a federal office in the United States; and (2) used to support or purchase media advertisements intended to influence the outcome of any such election.
 
Gives each of the several states the power to prohibit, limit, and otherwise regulate the contribution of funds or donation of in-kind equivalents: (1) to candidates standing for election to public office in the state; and (2) used to support or purchase media advertisements intended to influence the outcome of any such election or plebiscite in the state.
 
Prohibits any person who is not a U.S. citizen or is a foreign government, or acts as an agent of one, from: (1) contributing funds or donating in-kind equivalents to candidates standing for election to public office in the United States; or (2) otherwise expending funds or donating in-kind equivalents in a manner intended to influence the outcome of an election for public office or plebiscite in the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2010-05-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2010-05-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-05-13
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the disfavor of the Congress regarding the proposed agreement for cooperation between the United States and the Russian Federation pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act of 1954.

Bill: 111-hjres-85
Sponsor: Rep. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA-7]
Introduced: 2010-05-20 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Energy research
International organizations and cooperation
Nuclear power
Russia
Trade agreements and negotiations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-20
text: 
States that Congress does not favor the proposed agreement for cooperation between the United States and the Russian Federation pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 transmitted to the Congress by the President on May 10, 2010.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-05-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-05-20
text: Introduced in House
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill: 111-hjres-87
Sponsor: Rep. Neugebauer, Randy [R-TX-19]
Introduced: 2010-05-26 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Constitution and constitutional amendments
Legislative rules and procedure
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-26
text: 

Constitutional Amendment
 - Requires the concurrence of two-thirds of the Members of each house of Congress for final adoption of any legislation changing the internal revenue laws, unless such legislation is determined not to increase the internal revenue by more than a de minimis amount.
 
Permits a waiver of this requirement when a declaration of war is in effect or when the United States is engaged in military conflict which causes an imminent and serious threat to national security and is so declared by a joint resolution which becomes law. Prohibits any increase in the internal revenue enacted under such a waiver from lasting more than two years.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2010-05-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2010-05-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-05-26
text: Introduced in House
Providing for the approval of the Congress of the proposed agreement for cooperation between the United States and Australia pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act of 1954.

Bill: 111-hjres-88
Sponsor: Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28]
Introduced: 2010-06-15 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arms control and nonproliferation
Australia
Congressional oversight
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Nuclear power
Nuclear weapons
Oceania

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-15
text: 
States that Congress favors the proposed agreement for cooperation between the United States and Australia pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 transmitted to Congress by the President on May 5, 2010.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-06-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-06-15
text: Introduced in House
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill: 111-hjres-89
Sponsor: Rep. Terry, Lee [R-NE-2]
Introduced: 2010-06-16 in the House
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Budget deficits and national debt
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Income tax rates
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-16
text: 
Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits 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. 
 
Requires a three-fifths rollcall vote of each chamber to increase the public debt limit. 
Directs the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress annually. 
Prohibits any bill to increase revenue from becoming law unless approved by three-fifths of each chamber by rollcall vote. 
Authorizes waivers of these provisions when a declaration of war is in effect or under other specified circumstances involving military conflict.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2010-06-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2010-06-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-06-16
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of September 2010 as "Gospel Music Heritage Month" and honoring gospel music for its valuable and longstanding contributions to the culture of the United States.

Bill: 111-hjres-90
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2010-06-17 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Music
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-17
text: 
Supports the designation of Gospel Music Heritage Month (September 2010), which would recognize the contributions to U.S. culture derived from the rich heritage of gospel music and gospel music artists. 

action_date: 2010-07-30
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Supports the designation of Gospel Music Heritage Month (September 2010), which would recognize the contributions to U.S. culture derived from the rich heritage of gospel music and gospel music artists. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-08-05
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2010-08-02
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6446-6447)
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6446-6447)
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.J. Res. 90.
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6446-6449)
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Ms. Chu moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.
action_date: 2010-06-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2010-06-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-06-17
text: Introduced in House
Providing for the approval of the Congress of the proposed agreement for cooperation between the United States and the Russian Federation pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act of 1954.

Bill: 111-hjres-91
Sponsor: Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28]
Introduced: 2010-06-21 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Energy research
International organizations and cooperation
Nuclear power
Russia
Trade agreements and negotiations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-21
text: 
States that Congress favors the proposed agreement for cooperation between the United States and the Russian Federation pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 and transmitted to Congress by the President on May 10, 2010.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-06-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-06-21
text: Introduced in House
Providing for the disapproval of the Congress of the proposed agreement for cooperation between the United States and the Russian Federation pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act of 1954.

Bill: 111-hjres-92
Sponsor: Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-18]
Introduced: 2010-06-21 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Energy research
International organizations and cooperation
Nuclear power
Russia
Trade agreements and negotiations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-21
text: 
States that Congress does not favor the proposed agreement for cooperation between the United States and the Russian Federation pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 and transmitted to Congress by the President on May 10, 2010.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-06-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-06-21
text: Introduced in House
Disapproving of the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Legalization of Marijuana for Medical Treatment Amendment Act of 2010.

Bill: 111-hjres-93
Sponsor: Rep. Chaffetz, Jason [R-UT-3]
Introduced: 2010-06-23 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Alternative treatments
Congressional oversight
District of Columbia
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Intergovernmental relations
Prescription drugs

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: 
Disapproves of the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Legalization of Marijuana for Medical Treatment Amendment Act of 2010. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 20th anniversary of the outbreak of the Gulf War and reaffirming the commitment of the United States towards Gulf War veterans.

Bill: 111-hjres-94
Sponsor: Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2]
Introduced: 2010-07-22 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Alliances
Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Iraq
Kuwait
Middle East
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-22
text: 
Recognizes the 20th anniversary of the outbreak of the Gulf War. Honors the service and sacrifice of the armed forces of the United States and of allied countries that served in the Persian Gulf since 1990. 
 
Encourages all Americans to participate in commemorative activities. Calls upon the President to issue a proclamation recognizing that anniversary.

Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to its alliance with Kuwait.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-22
text: Referred to House Veterans' Affairs
action_date: 2010-07-22
text: Referred to House Armed Services
action_date: 2010-07-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2010-07-22
text: Referred to House Foreign Affairs
action_date: 2010-07-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-22
text: Introduced in House
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.

Bill: 111-hjres-95
Sponsor: Rep. Minnick, Walter [D-ID-1]
Introduced: 2010-07-30 in the House
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Constitution and constitutional amendments
Intergovernmental relations
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: 
Constitutional Amendment - Requires Congress, on application of the legislatures of two-thirds of the several states, each of which contains an identical amendment to the Constitution, to call a convention solely to decide whether to propose that specific amendment to the states.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Introduced in House
Making full-year continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011 at lower, previous year levels, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hjres-96
Sponsor: Rep. Price, Tom [R-GA-6]
Introduced: 2010-09-22 in the House
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Appropriations
Civil actions and liability
Comprehensive health care
Defense spending
Department of Defense
Department of Homeland Security
Department of Veterans Affairs
Executive agency funding and structure
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Legal fees and court costs

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: 
Makes continuing appropriations for FY2011.
 
Appropriates amounts for continuing projects or activities which were conducted in FY2008-FY2010 and for which appropriations, funds, or other authority were made available in section 101 of division A of P.L. 110-329 (Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009) in specified FY2008 appropriations Acts.
 
Provides that, if the amount provided for a project or activity would be higher than the amount provided in appropriation Acts for FY2010, such project or activity shall be funded at the lower amount.
 
 Enacts into law: (1) the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2011, as reported in the 111th Congress by the Subcommittee on Defense of the House Committee on Appropriations; (2) the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2011, as reported in the 111th Congress by the Subcommittee on Homeland Security of the House Committee on Appropriations; and (3) the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011, as passed in the 111th Congress by the House.
 
Makes appropriations, funds, and authority granted pursuant to this joint resolution available through FY2011, unless otherwise provided for in the applicable appropriations Act.
 
Authorizes continuation of other specified activities (including activities for entitlements and other mandatory payments) through such date.
 
 Prohibits the use of funds made available in this joint resolution: (1) to carry out any program under, promulgate any regulation pursuant to, or defend against any lawsuit challenging any provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, or any amendment made by either Act; or (2) for a congressional earmark.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: Introduced in House
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Mediation Board relating to representation election procedures.

Bill: 111-hjres-97
Sponsor: Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11]
Introduced: 2010-09-23 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Congressional oversight
Labor-management relations
National Mediation Board
Railroads
Transportation employees

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-23
text: 
Disapproves and nullifies the rule submitted by the National Mediation Board relating to representation election procedures. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
action_date: 2010-09-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2010-09-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-09-23
text: Introduced in House
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing regulation of any expenditure in connection to an election.

Bill: 111-hjres-98
Sponsor: Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-19]
Introduced: 2010-09-29 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional elections
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Corporate finance and management
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Political advertising

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: 
Constitutional Amendment - Grants Congress the power to regulate any expenditure by a corporation in connection with an election for federal office.
 
Grants each of the several states the power to regulate any expenditure by a corporation in connection with an election for state or local public office or a plebiscite in the state.
 
Provides that nothing contained in this Amendment shall be construed to abridge the freedom of the press. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-12-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Introduced in House
Disapproving the issuance of a letter of offer with respect to a certain proposed sale of defense articles and defense services to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Bill: 111-hjres-99
Sponsor: Rep. Weiner, Anthony D. [D-NY-9]
Introduced: 2010-11-18 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arms control and nonproliferation
Congressional oversight
Middle East
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Saudi Arabia

Summary:
action_date: 2010-11-18
text: 
Prohibits issuance of a specified letter of offer with respect to the proposed sale of defense articles and defense services to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-11-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-11-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-11-18
text: Introduced in House
Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants from the Portland Cement Manufacturing Industry and Standards of Performance for Portland Cement Plants.

Bill: 111-hjres-100
Sponsor: Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31]
Introduced: 2010-11-29 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Air quality
Congressional oversight
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Industrial facilities

Summary:
action_date: 2010-11-29
text: 
Disapproves the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) relating to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants from the Portland Cement Manufacturing Industry and Standards of Performance for Portland Cement Plants. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-11-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2010-11-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-11-29
text: Introduced in House
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to give States the right to repeal Federal laws and regulations when ratified by the Legislatures of two thirds of the several States.

Bill: 111-hjres-102
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1]
Introduced: 2010-11-30 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Intergovernmental relations
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-11-30
text: 
Constitutional Amendment - Authorizes the repeal of any federal law or regulation when the legislatures of two-thirds of the states approve resolutions for this purpose that particularly describe the provisions to be repealed.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-12-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2010-11-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2010-11-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-11-30
text: Introduced in House
Disapproving a rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Health Insurance Issuers Implementing Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) Requirements Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act".

Bill: 111-hjres-103
Sponsor: Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31]
Introduced: 2010-12-09 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Comprehensive health care
Congressional oversight
Corporate finance and management
Department of Health and Human Services
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access

Summary:
action_date: 2010-12-09
text: 
Disapproves and nullifies the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) relating to "Health Insurance Issuers Implementing Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) Requirements Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.&quot;


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-12-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2010-12-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-12-09
text: Introduced in House
Disapproving the issuance of a letter of offer with respect to a certain proposed sale of defense articles and defense services to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Bill: 111-hjres-104
Sponsor: Rep. Weiner, Anthony D. [D-NY-9]
Introduced: 2010-12-15 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arms control and nonproliferation
Congressional oversight
Middle East
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Saudi Arabia

Summary:
action_date: 2010-12-15
text: 
Prohibits issuance of a letter of offer respecting a specified proposed sale of defense articles and services to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-12-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-12-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-12-15
text: Introduced in House