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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the authority of Congress and the States to regulate corporations, limited liability companies or other corporate entities established by the laws of any State, the United States, or any foreign state.

Bill: 115-hjres-88
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]
Introduced: 2017-03-10 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

Summary:
action_date: 2017-03-10
text: 

Constitutional Amendment 

 
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment declaring that: (1) the rights protected by the Constitution are intended to be the rights of natural persons; (2) the words "people," "person," or "citizen" as used in the Constitution do not include corporations, limited liability companies, or other corporate entities established by the laws of any state, the United States, or any foreign state; and (3) such corporate entities are subject to such regulation as the people, through their elected state and federal representatives, deem reasonable and are otherwise consistent with the powers of Congress and the states.
 
Nothing in the amendment shall be construed to limit the rights of freedom of speech, the press, exercise of religion, association, and all such other unalienable rights of the people.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-03-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2017-03-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2017-03-10
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2025)
action_date: 2017-03-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-03-10
text: Introduced in House
Authorization for Use of Military Force Against al-Qaeda, the Taliban, and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria

Bill: 115-hjres-89
Sponsor: Rep. Banks, Jim [R-IN-3]
Introduced: 2017-03-15 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Energy revenues and royalties
Foreign aid and international relief
Foreign and international banking
Foreign property
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Historical and cultural resources
Human trafficking
Iraq
Middle East
Military law
Military operations and strategy
Oil and gas
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Syria
Terrorism
War and emergency powers

Summary:
action_date: 2017-03-15
text: 

Authorization for Use of Military Force Against al-Qaeda, the Taliban, and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria

 
This joint resolution: (1) authorizes the President to use all necessary and appropriate force against al-Qaeda, the Taliban, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), successor organizations, and associated forces; and (2) grants specific statutory authorization to introduce U.S. Armed Forces into hostilities or into situations wherein involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated by the circumstances, within the meaning of the War Powers Resolution.
 
Such grant of authority includes the authority for the Armed Forces to detain, pending disposition under the law of war, persons who are a part of or substantially supported al-Qaeda, the Taliban, ISIS, any successor organization, or any associated force of those organizations.
 
The President must submit to specified congressional committees a comprehensive strategy to defeat ISIS, detailing specified elements.
 
The President must report to Congress on matters relevant to this joint resolution, including actions taken pursuant to the exercise of authority granted by this resolution, at least every 60 days.
 
The bill repeals: (1) the Authorization for Use of Military Force, and (2) the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-03-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2017-03-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-03-15
text: Introduced in House
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.

Bill: 115-hjres-90
Sponsor: Rep. Shea-Porter, Carol [D-NH-1]
Introduced: 2017-03-16 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Constitution and constitutional amendments
Corporate finance and management
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Political advertising

Summary:
action_date: 2017-03-16
text: 

Constitutional Amendment 

 
This joint resolution states that nothing in the U.S. 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. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-03-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2017-03-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2017-03-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-03-16
text: Introduced in House
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding Presidential election voting rights for residents of all United States territories and commonwealths.

Bill: 115-hjres-91
Sponsor: Del. Plaskett, Stacey E. [D-VI-At Large]
Introduced: 2017-03-23 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Constitution and constitutional amendments
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
U.S. territories and protectorates
Voting rights

Summary:
action_date: 2017-03-23
text: 

Constitutional Amendment 

 
 Declares that the right of citizens of the United States to vote in the election for President and Vice President shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of residency in a U.S. territory or commonwealth.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2017-03-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2017-03-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-03-23
text: Introduced in House
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect the rights of crime victims.

Bill: 115-hjres-93
Sponsor: Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8]
Introduced: 2017-04-03 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Constitution and constitutional amendments
Crime victims
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Judicial procedure and administration

Summary:
action_date: 2017-04-03
text: 

Constitutional Amendment

 
 
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting the United States or a state from denying or abridging certain rights of crime victims (e.g., the right to be notified of proceedings related to the offense).

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-04-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2017-04-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2017-04-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-04-03
text: Introduced in House
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to repeal the sixteenth article of amendment.

Bill: 115-hjres-94
Sponsor: Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-4]
Introduced: 2017-04-05 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Constitution and constitutional amendments
General taxation matters

Summary:
action_date: 2017-04-05
text: 

Constitutional Amendment
 
 
 This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment repealing the Sixteenth Amendment to the Constitution (authorizing taxation of income).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-04-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2017-04-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2017-04-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-04-05
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of September 2017 as "Gospel Music Heritage Month" and honoring gospel music for its valuable and longstanding contributions to the culture of the United States.

Bill: 115-hjres-95
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2017-04-06 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Music
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: 
Supports the designation of Gospel Music Heritage Month, 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: 2017-04-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: Introduced in House
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Interior relating to "Eastern Interior Proposed Resource Management Plan and Final Environmental Impact Statement".

Bill: 115-hjres-96
Sponsor: Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]
Introduced: 2017-04-06 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Alaska
Congressional oversight
Department of the Interior
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Land use and conservation

Summary:
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: 
This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Department of the Interior relating to the management plan prepared by the Bureau of Land Management for the Eastern Interior Planning Area in Alaska, entitled the "Eastern Interior Proposed Resource Management Plan and Final Environmental Impact Statement," published on July 29, 2016. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: Introduced in House
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Agriculture relating to "Tongass National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan Amendment".

Bill: 115-hjres-97
Sponsor: Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]
Introduced: 2017-04-06 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Alaska
Congressional oversight
Department of Agriculture
Forests, forestry, trees
Land use and conservation

Summary:
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: 
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. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: Introduced in House
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill: 115-hjres-98
Sponsor: Rep. Ratcliffe, John [R-TX-4]
Introduced: 2017-04-08 in the House
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Budget deficits and national debt
Civil actions and liability
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Income tax rates
Legislative rules and procedure
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2017-04-08
text: 

Constitutional Amendment 
 
 
 This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting total outlays for a fiscal year from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year unless Congress authorizes the excess by a two-thirds roll call vote of each chamber. The prohibition excludes outlays for repayment of debt principal and receipts derived from borrowing. 
 
 The amendment also:
 
 
prohibits total outlays for any fiscal year from exceeding 18% of the economic output of the United States unless two-thirds of each chamber of Congress provides a specific increase in outlays above this amount; 
 
requires a three-fourths roll call vote of each chamber of Congress to increase the public debt limit;
 
requires a two-thirds roll call vote of each chamber of Congress to increase revenue;
 
requires the President to transmit to Congress a proposed balanced budget each year and prohibits the President from being compensated if the requirement is not met; and
 
requires Congress to consider and approve a balanced budget each year and prohibits Members of Congress from being compensated if the requirement is not met. 
 
 
Congress may waive these requirements when a declaration of war is in effect or if the United States is engaged in a military conflict which causes an imminent and serious military threat to national security.
 
The amendment prohibits a court from entering an order in any action that results in an increase in the collection of revenue. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-04-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2017-04-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2017-04-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-04-08
text: Introduced in House
Consolidated Authorization for Use of Military Force Resolution of 2017

Bill: 115-hjres-100
Sponsor: Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-28]
Introduced: 2017-04-27 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Afghanistan
Asia
Congressional oversight
Congressional-executive branch relations
Iraq
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Terrorism
War and emergency powers

Summary:
action_date: 2017-04-27
text: 

Consolidated Authorization for Use of Military Force Resolution of 2017

 
This joint resolution authorizes the President, for three years, to use all necessary and appropriate force to protect U.S. national security against Al Qaeda, the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), the Afghan Taliban, and any associated organized and armed group that is a co-belligerent against the United States. 
 
Congress declares that this authorization is intended to constitute specific statutory authorization under the War Powers Resolution and that nothing in this joint resolution supersedes any requirement of such resolution.
 
The President shall: (1) submit to Congress and publish in the Federal Register at least every 90 days a list of entities (including their locations) against which such authority has been exercised. If the President exercises such authority to deploy ground forces in a combat role, the President shall notify Congress at the earliest possible date after such deployment consistent with U.S. national security interests.
 
A joint resolution introduced on or after such notification that provides for modification or repeal of a deployment authority shall be considered to be in accordance with applicable procedures under the War Powers Resolution. 
 
Specified prior authorizations for the use of military force are repealed. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-04-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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: 2017-04-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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: 2017-04-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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: 2017-04-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-04-27
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-101
Sponsor: Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19]
Introduced: 2017-05-18 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional elections
Constitution and constitutional amendments
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: 

Constitutional Amendment

 
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment limiting Members of the Senate to two full terms and Members of the House of Representatives to six full terms.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-06-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: Introduced in House
Relating to the disapproval of the proposed export to the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles.

Bill: 115-hjres-102
Sponsor: Rep. Amash, Justin [R-MI-3]
Introduced: 2017-05-25 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Foreign aid and international relief
Middle East
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military operations and strategy
Saudi Arabia
Trade restrictions

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-25
text: 
This joint resolution prohibits the issuance of a license for the following proposed exports to the government of Saudi Arabia:
 
 
the transfer of certain technical data, hardware, and defense services to the Royal Saudi Air Force and Boeing Saudi Arabia to support the deployment of the Joint Direct Attack Munition off Saudi Arabia's western made aircraft platforms;
 
the transfer of certain technical data, hardware, and defense services to the Royal Saudi Air Force to support the integration of the FMU-152A/B JPB Fuze System into the MK-80, BLU-109, and BLU-100 series warhead family of weapons; and
 
the transfer of defense articles, defense services, and technical data to support the Paveway II and III, Enhanced Paveway II and III, and Paveway IV Weapons Systems for the Royal Saudi Air Force F-15, Tornado, and Typhoon Aircraft.
 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2017-05-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-05-25
text: Introduced in House
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses".

Bill: 115-hjres-103
Sponsor: Rep. Gibbs, Bob [R-OH-7]
Introduced: 2017-05-25 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Business records
Congressional oversight
Department of Labor
Government information and archives
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-25
text: 
This joint resolution nullifies the Department of Labor's rule, which was published on May 12, 2016, about tracking workplace injuries and illnesses.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2017-05-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-05-25
text: Introduced in House
To provide limitations on the transfer of air-to-ground munitions from the United States to Saudi Arabia.

Bill: 115-hjres-104
Sponsor: Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-33]
Introduced: 2017-05-25 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Foreign aid and international relief
Iraq
Middle East
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military operations and strategy
Saudi Arabia
Syria
Terrorism
Trade restrictions
Yemen

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-25
text: 
This joint resolution prohibits the transfer to Saudi Arabia of U.S. air-to-ground munitions until the President certifies to Congress that: (1) Saudi Arabia and its coalition partners are taking all feasible precautions to reduce the risk of civilian harm and exercising proportional use of force in the course of military actions and are making demonstrable efforts to facilitate the flow of critical humanitarian aid and commercial goods; and (2) Saudi Arabia is taking effective measures to target designated foreign terrorist organizations, including al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula and affiliates of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, as part of its military operations in Yemen.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2017-05-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-05-25
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the deadly attack on May 26, 2017, in Portland, Oregon, expressing deepest condolences to the families and friends of the victims, and supporting community efforts to overcome hatred, bigotry, and violence.

Bill: 115-hjres-105
Sponsor: Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3]
Introduced: 2017-06-06 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Hate crimes
Oregon
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2017-06-06
text: 
This joint resolution condemns the deadly attack on May 26, 2017, in Portland, Oregon, in which two innocent people were killed and one injured while standing up to hate and intolerance.
 
Congress offers deepest condolences to the families of Rick Best and Taliesin Myrddin Namkai-Meche and expresses its hope for the swift and complete recovery of Micah David-Cole Fletcher.
 
Congress supports community efforts towards healing from this terrible crime and nationwide efforts to overcome hatred, bigotry, and, violence.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-06-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2017-06-06
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E773-774)
action_date: 2017-06-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-06-06
text: Introduced in House
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.

Bill: 115-hjres-106
Sponsor: Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8]
Introduced: 2017-06-22 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Citizenship and naturalization
Congressional districts and representation
Constitution and constitutional amendments
House of Representatives
Immigration status and procedures
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2017-06-22
text: 

Constitutional Amendment

 
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment requiring Representatives to be apportioned among the several states according to their respective numbers, which shall be determined by counting the number of U.S. citizens in each state.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-07-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2017-06-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2017-06-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-06-22
text: Introduced in House