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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures with respect to Federal elections.

Bill: 115-hjres-126
Sponsor: Rep. Yarmuth, John A. [D-KY-3]
Introduced: 2018-01-19 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Constitution and constitutional amendments
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
First Amendment rights
Political advertising

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-19
text: 

Constitutional Amendment

 
This joint resolution denies as protected speech any financial expenditures, or in kind equivalents, with respect to a candidate for federal office, without regard to whether or not a communication expressly advocates the election or defeat of a specified candidate in the election.
 
The resolution gives Congress the power to enact a mandatory public financing system to provide funds to qualified candidates in federal elections, which shall be the sole source of funds raised or spent with respect to federal elections.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2018-01-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2018-01-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-01-19
text: Introduced in House
Pay Our Military Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2018

Bill: 115-hjres-127
Sponsor: Rep. Coffman, Mike [R-CO-6]
Introduced: 2018-01-19 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Appropriations
Cemeteries and funerals
Coast guard
Defense spending
Department of Defense
Department of Homeland Security
Executive agency funding and structure
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Military personnel and dependents
Military procurement, research, weapons development
National Guard and reserves
Public contracts and procurement
Transportation costs

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-19
text: 

Pay Our Military Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2018 

 
This joint resolution provides FY2018 continuing appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for military pay, death gratuities, and related benefits for survivors of deceased members of the military. The funding is available until the earlier of September 30, 2018, or the enactment of specified appropriations legislation. 
 
The joint resolution provides continuing appropriations for: 
 
 
 the payment of a death gratuity, 
 
 the payment or reimbursement of funeral and burial expenses, 
 
 the payment or reimbursement of authorized funeral travel and travel related to the dignified transfer of remains and unit memorial services, and 
 
the temporary continuation of a basic allowance of housing for dependents of members dying on active duty. 
 
 
It also provides continuing appropriations for pay and allowances of: (1) members of the Armed Forces, including reserve components, who perform active service during the period for which the funds are available; and (2) civilian personnel or contractors of DOD (and the Department of Homeland Security in the case of the Coast Guard) who are providing support to members of the Armed Forces. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
action_date: 2018-01-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-01-19
text: Introduced in House
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Restoring Internet Freedom".

Bill: 115-hjres-129
Sponsor: Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-14]
Introduced: 2018-02-27 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Congressional oversight
Consumer affairs
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2018-02-27
text: 
This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission entitled &quot;Restoring Internet Freedom.&quot; The rule published on February 22, 2018: (1) restores the classification of broadband Internet access service as a lightly-regulated &quot;information service&quot;; (2) reinstates private mobile service classification of mobile broadband Internet access service; (3) requires Internet service providers to disclose information about their network management practices, performance characteristics, and commercial terms of service; and (4) eliminates the Internet Conduct Standard and the bright-line rules.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-03-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
action_date: 2018-02-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2018-02-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-02-27
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life of William (Billy) F. Graham, Jr.

Bill: 115-hjres-130
Sponsor: Rep. Budd, Ted [R-NC-13]
Introduced: 2018-02-27 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Congressional tributes
North Carolina
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2018-02-27
text: 
This joint resolution extends the sympathies of Congress to the family of the Reverend William (Billy) F. Graham, Jr., and honors his life, his ministry, and his contributions to North Carolina, the United States, and the moral and religious life of millions of people. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-02-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2018-02-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-02-27
text: Introduced in House
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Restoring Internet Freedom".

Bill: 115-hjres-131
Sponsor: Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-14]
Introduced: 2018-03-29 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Congressional oversight
Consumer affairs
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-29
text: 
This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission entitled "Restoring Internet Freedom." The rule published on February 22, 2018: (1) restores the classification of broadband Internet access service as a lightly-regulated "information service"; (2) reinstates private mobile service classification of mobile broadband Internet access service; (3) requires Internet service providers to disclose information about their network management practices, performance characteristics, and commercial terms of service; and (4) eliminates the Internet Conduct Standard and the bright-line rules.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-03-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
action_date: 2018-03-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2018-03-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-03-29
text: Introduced in House
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 "Indirect Auto Lending and Compliance with the Equal Credit Opportunity Act".

Bill: 115-hjres-132
Sponsor: Rep. Zeldin, Lee M. [R-NY-1]
Introduced: 2018-04-10 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Congressional oversight
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Consumer credit
Interest, dividends, interest rates
Motor vehicles

Summary:
action_date: 2018-04-10
text: 
This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and printed in the Congressional Record on December 6, 2017, relating to indirect auto lending and compliance with the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. The rule provides guidance for compliance with fair lending requirements for third-party auto lenders. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-04-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2018-04-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-04-10
text: Introduced in House
Providing for the reappointment of Barbara M. Barrett as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

Bill: 115-hjres-133
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Sam [R-TX-3]
Introduced: 2018-04-17 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Federal officials
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Smithsonian Institution

Summary:
action_date: 2018-04-17
text: 
This joint resolution reappoints Barbara M. Barrett as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-04-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2018-04-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-04-17
text: Introduced in House
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms an individual may serve as a Member of Congress.

Bill: 115-hjres-134
Sponsor: Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19]
Introduced: 2018-05-10 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional elections
Constitution and constitutional amendments
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-10
text: 

Constitutional Amendment

 
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment limiting Members of the House of Representatives to six terms and Members of the Senate to two terms.
 
This article shall not apply to any person who served as a Representative or as a Senator before the 115th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2018-05-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2018-05-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-05-10
text: Introduced in House
Supporting Israel's right to defend its borders, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hjres-135
Sponsor: Rep. Zeldin, Lee M. [R-NY-1]
Introduced: 2018-06-05 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Arab-Israeli relations
Gaza Strip
Israel
Middle East
Palestinians
Protest and dissent
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Terrorism
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-05
text: 
This joint resolution condemns the actions taken by Hamas in Gaza, supports Israel's right to defend itself, and urges the United Nations and U.S. allies to support Israel in its self-defense against Hamas.
 
The joint resolution reaffirms U.S. concern with the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza caused by Hamas.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2018-06-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-06-05
text: Introduced in House
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.

Bill: 115-hjres-136
Sponsor: Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]
Introduced: 2018-06-27 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Constitution and constitutional amendments
Corporate finance and management
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
First Amendment rights
Political advertising
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-27
text: 

Constitutional Amendment 

 
 This joint resolution 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.
 
The resolution grants Congress the power to set limits on the amounts of contributions and expenditures with respect to candidates in a federal election.
 
The resolution grants states the power to set limits on the amounts of contributions and expenditures with respect to candidates in a state or local election.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2018-06-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2018-06-27
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E938)
action_date: 2018-06-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-06-27
text: Introduced in House
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the territories of the United States to cast electoral votes in presidential elections.

Bill: 115-hjres-137
Sponsor: Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large]
Introduced: 2018-07-26 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Constitution and constitutional amendments
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Political representation
U.S. territories and protectorates

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: 

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.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7711)
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Introduced in House
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States extending the right to vote to citizens sixteen years of age or older.

Bill: 115-hjres-138
Sponsor: Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]
Introduced: 2018-08-03 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Age discrimination
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Political representation
Voting rights

Summary:
action_date: 2018-08-03
text: 

Constitutional Amendment

 
This joint resolution lowers the minimum age for the right to vote from 18 to 16.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-08-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2018-08-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-08-03
text: Introduced in House
Providing for the designation of a "Freedom to Choose their Destiny for the Nations of Eastern Europe and Eurasia Week".

Bill: 115-hjres-139
Sponsor: Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]
Introduced: 2018-09-12 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Georgia (Republic)
Human rights
International law and treaties
Moldova
Russia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Ukraine

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-12
text: 
This joint resolution condemns Russia's violation of international agreements and norms in its relations with Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine.
 
The President is authorized and requested to: 
 
 
designate an annual Freedom to Choose their Destiny for the Nations of Eastern Europe and Eurasia Week until the nations of Eastern Europe and Eurasia are free to exercise their sovereign rights without outside interference, and 
 
develop policies to help these nations determine their own futures.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2018-09-12
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1229)
action_date: 2018-09-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-09-12
text: Introduced in House
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule of the Department of the Treasury, the Department of Labor, and the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Short-Term, Limited-Duration Insurance".

Bill: 115-hjres-140
Sponsor: Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14]
Introduced: 2018-09-13 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Congressional oversight
Department of Health and Human Services
Department of Labor
Department of the Treasury
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-13
text: 
This joint resolution nullifies a rule issued on August 3, 2018, by the Department of Treasury, the Department of Labor, and the Department of Health and Human Services regarding short-term, limited-duration health insurance plans.
 
Short-term, limited-duration health insurance plans are plans that may only offer coverage for a limited amount of time under law and that are exempt from the market requirements of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (e.g., coverage of individuals with preexisting conditions). The rule increases the maximum authorized duration of such plans from less than 3 months (including renewals) to an initial maximum duration of less than 12 months (with a total duration of up to 36 months, including renewals). The rule took effect October 2, 2018.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, and Ways and Means, 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: 2018-09-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, and Ways and Means, 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: 2018-09-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, and Ways and Means, 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: 2018-09-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-09-13
text: Introduced in House
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the permissible sources of funding for elections for public office and State ballot measures.

Bill: 115-hjres-141
Sponsor: Rep. McNerney, Jerry [D-CA-9]
Introduced: 2018-09-26 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Constitution and constitutional amendments
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Public participation and lobbying

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: 

Constitutional Amendment

 
This joint resolution states that the only source of funding to directly or indirectly support or oppose a campaign for election to public office shall be either contributions by individual citizens to the principal campaign committee controlled by the candidate or funds provided under a system of public election financing or voter education established by Congress, the state, or other jurisdiction as appropriate.
 
The only source of funding that may be used to directly or indirectly support or oppose a ballot measure to amend a state constitution or other initiatives or referenda shall be either contributions made by individuals who are eligible to vote on the measure or funds provided under a system of public election financing or voter education established by the state.
 
 Congress, the states, and local jurisdictions shall establish limits on the amount of contributions individuals may make with respect to a single campaign for election to federal, state, or local office, respectively, including limits on the amount of contributions an individual who is a candidate for such office may make with respect to the individual's own campaign, and the states and local jurisdictions shall establish limits on the amount of contributions individuals may make with respect to a ballot measure.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Introduced in House
Directing the President to terminate the use of the United States Armed Forces with respect to the military intervention led by Saudi Arabia in the Republic of Yemen.

Bill: 115-hjres-142
Sponsor: Rep. Amash, Justin [R-MI-3]
Introduced: 2018-11-29 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Saudi Arabia
War and emergency powers
Yemen

Summary:
action_date: 2018-11-29
text: 
This joint resolution directs the President to terminate use of U.S. Armed Forces with respect to the Saudi Arabia-led military intervention in Yemen within 30 days, unless a declaration of war or specific authorization for use of the Armed Forces has been enacted.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-11-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2018-11-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-11-29
text: Introduced in House
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States respecting the right to clean air, pure water, and the sustainable preservation of the ecological integrity, and aesthetic, scenic, and historical values of the natural environment.

Bill: 115-hjres-144
Sponsor: Rep. McEachin, A. Donald [D-VA-4]
Introduced: 2018-12-11 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Air quality
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Ecology
Environmental regulatory procedures
Water quality

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: 

Constitutional Amendment

 
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting the United States or a state from abridging the right to clean air, pure water, and the sustainable preservation of the ecological integrity, and aesthetic, scenic, and historical values of the natural environment.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Introduced in House