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Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill: 115-hjres-1
Sponsor: Rep. Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA-6]
Introduced: 2017-01-03 in the House
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Budget deficits and national debt
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Economic performance and conditions
Income tax rates
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-03
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 three-fifths roll call vote of each chamber. The prohibition excludes outlays for repayment of debt principal and receipts derived from borrowing. 
 
 The amendment prohibits total outlays for any fiscal year from exceeding one-fifth of the economic output of the United States, unless two-thirds of each house of Congress provides a specific increase in outlays above this amount. 
 
 The amendment requires a three-fifths roll call vote of each chamber of Congress to increase the public debt limit or to increase revenue. It also requires the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress annually. 
 
 Congress is authorized to 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.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-01-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Introduced in House
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill: 115-hjres-2
Sponsor: Rep. Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA-6]
Introduced: 2017-01-03 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: 2017-01-03
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 three-fifths roll call vote of each chamber. The prohibition excludes outlays for repayment of debt principal and receipts derived from borrowing. 
 
The amendment requires a three-fifths roll call vote of each chamber of Congress to increase the public debt limit. It requires a majority roll vote of each chamber to increase revenue. It also requires the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress annually. 
 
Congress is authorized to 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. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-04-12
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 233 - 184 (Roll no. 138). (text: CR H3162)
action_date: 2018-04-12
text: Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 233 - 184 (Roll no. 138).(text: CR H3162)
action_date: 2018-04-12
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3193)
action_date: 2018-04-12
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2018-04-12
text: DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 811, the House proceeded with 4 hours of debate on H.J. Res. 2.
action_date: 2018-04-12
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3162-3192)
action_date: 2018-04-12
text: Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.
action_date: 2017-01-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Introduced in House
Approving the location of a memorial to commemorate and honor the members of the Armed Forces who served on active duty in support of Operation Desert Storm or Operation Desert Shield.

Bill: 115-hjres-3
Sponsor: Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1]
Introduced: 2017-01-03 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
District of Columbia
Iraq
Kuwait
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
Monuments and memorials

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: 
This joint resolution approves the location within Washington, D.C. and the surrounding area of the National Desert Storm and Desert Shield Memorial authorized to be established under the Carl Levin and Howard P. `Buck' McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015.

action_date: 2017-01-04
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
This joint resolution approves the location within Washington, D.C. and the surrounding area of the National Desert Storm and Desert Shield Memorial authorized to be established under the Carl Levin and Howard P. `Buck' McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-01-05
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
action_date: 2017-01-04
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-01-04
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H62)
action_date: 2017-01-04
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H62)
action_date: 2017-01-04
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.J. Res. 3.
action_date: 2017-01-04
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H62-63)
action_date: 2017-01-04
text: Mr. McClintock moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Introduced in House
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States granting Congress the authority to enact laws limiting the number of terms that Representatives and Senators may serve.

Bill: 115-hjres-4
Sponsor: Rep. Bridenstine, Jim [R-OK-1]
Introduced: 2017-01-03 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional elections
Constitution and constitutional amendments
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: 

Constitutional Amendment

 
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment authorizing Congress, by law, to limit the number of terms that Representatives and Senators may serve.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-01-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Introduced in House
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to balancing the budget.

Bill: 115-hjres-5
Sponsor: Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16]
Introduced: 2017-01-03 in the House
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Budget deficits and national debt
Budget process
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Income tax rates
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-03
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 vote of each chamber. The prohibition excludes outlays for repayment of debt principal and receipts derived from borrowing. 
 
The amendment prohibits total outlays for any fiscal year from exceeding 18% of the gross domestic product of the United States, unless two-thirds of each house of Congress provides for a specific increase above this amount. 
 
The amendment requires a two-thirds vote of each chamber of Congress to impose a new tax, increase the statutory rate of any tax, or increase the aggregate amount of revenue. It requires a three-fifths vote of each chamber to increase the limit on the debt of the United States. 
 
The President must submit an annual budget in which total outlays do not exceed total receipts and 18% of the gross domestic product of the United States. 
 
The amendment prohibits a court from ordering a revenue increase to enforce the requirements. 
 
Congress may waive specified requirements when a declaration of war is in effect or the United States is engaged in a military conflict which causes an imminent and serious military threat to national security. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Introduced in House
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.

Bill: 115-hjres-6
Sponsor: Rep. DeSantis, Ron [R-FL-6]
Introduced: 2017-01-03 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional elections
Constitution and constitutional amendments
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: 

Constitutional Amendment

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


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-01-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Introduced in House
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of years an individual may serve as a Member of Congress.

Bill: 115-hjres-7
Sponsor: Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-8]
Introduced: 2017-01-03 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional elections
Constitution and constitutional amendments
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: 

Constitutional Amendment

 
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment limiting the total period an individual may serve as a Member of Congress to 12 years. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-01-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Introduced in House
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for balanced budgets for the Government.

Bill: 115-hjres-8
Sponsor: Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-8]
Introduced: 2017-01-03 in the House
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Budget deficits and national debt
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-03
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 President must submit an annual budget in which total outlays for the fiscal year do not exceed total receipts. 
 
Congress may waive the requirements for any fiscal year in which: (1) a declaration of war is in effect by a roll call vote, or (2) a declaration of a natural disaster or a national emergency is in effect that was declared by a joint resolution that became law after being adopted by a majority of each chamber of Congress. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-01-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Introduced in House
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit Members of Congress from receiving compensation during a fiscal year unless both Houses of Congress have agreed to a concurrent resolution on the budget for that fiscal year prior to the beginning of that fiscal year.

Bill: 115-hjres-9
Sponsor: Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-8]
Introduced: 2017-01-03 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Budget process
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Legislative rules and procedure
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: 

Constitutional Amendment

 
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting Members of Congress from receiving compensation during a fiscal year unless both houses of Congress have agreed to a concurrent resolution on the budget for that fiscal year before October 1.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-01-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Introduced in House
Authorization of Use of Force Against Iran Resolution

Bill: 115-hjres-10
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]
Introduced: 2017-01-03 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arms control and nonproliferation
Congressional oversight
Iran
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Nuclear weapons
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
War and emergency powers

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: 

Authorization of Use of Force Against Iran Resolution

 
This joint resolution authorizes the President to use the U.S. Armed Forces as necessary in order to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
 
Congress declares that this authorization is intended to constitute specific statutory authorization within the meaning of the War Powers Resolution and that nothing in this joint resolution supersedes any requirement of such resolution.
 
Not later than 60 days after the date on which the President exercises the authority described in this resolution and every 60 days thereafter, the President shall report to Congress on the specific actions taken pursuant to such authority.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Introduced in House
Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of the Interior known as the Stream Protection Rule.

Bill: 115-hjres-11
Sponsor: Rep. Jenkins, Evan H. [R-WV-3]
Introduced: 2017-01-03 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Coal
Congressional oversight
Department of the Interior
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Environmental regulatory procedures
Hydrology and hydrography
Lakes and rivers
Licensing and registrations
Mining
Water quality

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: 
This joint resolution nullifies the Stream Protection Rule finalized by the Department of the Interior's Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement on December 20, 2016. The rule addresses the impacts of surface coal mining operations on surface water, groundwater, and the productivity of mining operation sites.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Introduced in House
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States prohibiting the United States Government from increasing its debt except for a specific purpose by law adopted by three-fourths of the membership of each House of Congress.

Bill: 115-hjres-12
Sponsor: Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-4]
Introduced: 2017-01-03 in the House
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Budget deficits and national debt
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: 

Constitutional Amendment 

 
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting the U.S. government from increasing its debt except for a specific purpose by law adopted by three-fourths of the membership of each house of Congress. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-01-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Introduced in House
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms a Representative or Senator may serve.

Bill: 115-hjres-13
Sponsor: Rep. O'Rourke, Beto [D-TX-16]
Introduced: 2017-01-03 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional elections
Constitution and constitutional amendments
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: 

Constitutional Amendment

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


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-01-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Introduced in House
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill: 115-hjres-14
Sponsor: Rep. Byrne, Bradley [R-AL-1]
Introduced: 2017-01-04 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: 2017-01-04
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 three-fifths roll call vote of each chamber. The prohibition excludes outlays for repayment of debt principal and receipts derived from borrowing. 
 
The amendment prohibits total outlays for any fiscal year from exceeding one-fifth of the economic output of the United States, unless two-thirds of each house of Congress provides for a specific increase above this amount. 
 
The amendment requires a three-fifths roll call vote of each chamber of Congress to increase the public debt limit or to increase revenue. It also requires the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress annually. 
 
Congress is authorized to 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. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-01-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2017-01-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2017-01-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-01-04
text: Introduced in House
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill: 115-hjres-15
Sponsor: Rep. Amash, Justin [R-MI-3]
Introduced: 2017-01-04 in the House
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Budget deficits and national debt
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-04
text: 

Constitutional Amendment 

 
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting total federal expenditures for a year from exceeding the average annual federal revenue collected in the three prior years, adjusted for changes in population and inflation. Expenditures for payment of debt and revenues derived from borrowing are excluded. 
 
Congress may authorize specific expenditures in excess of the limit for up to one year by declaring an emergency with a roll call vote of two-thirds of each chamber. 
 
The requirements take effect in the first year beginning at least 90 days following ratification, except that expenditures are permitted to exceed the limit by specified amounts during each of the first nine years that the requirements are in effect. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-01-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2017-01-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2017-01-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-01-04
text: Introduced in House
Disapproving a rule submitted by the Department of the Interior known as the "Stream Protection Rule".

Bill: 115-hjres-16
Sponsor: Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5]
Introduced: 2017-01-04 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Coal
Congressional oversight
Department of the Interior
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Environmental regulatory procedures
Hydrology and hydrography
Lakes and rivers
Licensing and registrations
Mining
Water quality

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-04
text: 
This joint resolution nullifies the Stream Protection Rule finalized by the Department of the Interior's Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement on December 20, 2016. The rule addresses the impacts of surface coal mining operations on surface water, groundwater, and the productivity of mining operation sites.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-01-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2017-01-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-01-04
text: Introduced in House
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of consecutive terms that a Member of Congress may serve.

Bill: 115-hjres-17
Sponsor: Rep. Palazzo, Steven M. [R-MS-4]
Introduced: 2017-01-04 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional elections
Constitution and constitutional amendments
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-04
text: 

Constitutional Amendment

 
 This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting a person from serving more than two consecutive terms as a Senator or six consecutive terms as a Representative.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-01-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2017-01-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2017-01-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-01-04
text: Introduced in House