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A concurrent resolution directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 1551.

Bill: 115-sconres-48
Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]
Introduced: 2018-09-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: 
Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 1551 (Orrin G. Hatch Music Modernization Act) to amend the long title and short titles.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H8838)
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H8838)
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Mr. Collins (GA) asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H8838)
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6311; text: CR S6310)
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6311; text: CR S6310)
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution providing for a correction in the enrollment of S. 2553.

Bill: 115-sconres-49
Sponsor: Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]
Introduced: 2018-09-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: 
Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a correction in the enrollment of S. 2553 (Knowing the Lowest Price Act of 2018) to amend the title.

action_date: 2018-09-28
text: 
Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a correction in the enrollment of S. 2553 (Knowing the Lowest Price Act of 2018) to amend the title.

action_date: 2018-10-02
text: 
Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a correction in the enrollment of S. 2553 (Knowing the Lowest Price Act of 2018) to amend the title.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-02
text: Without objection, the Chair laid before the House S.Con.Res. 49. The concurrent resolution was agreed to and the motion to reconsider was laid on the table. (consideration: CR H9412; text: CR H9412)
action_date: 2018-10-02
text: Passed/agreed to in House: Without objection, the Chair laid before the House S.Con.Res. 49. The concurrent resolution was agreed to and the motion to reconsider was laid on the table.(consideration: CR H9412; text: CR H9412)
action_date: 2018-10-02
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6375; text: CR S6390)
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6375; text: CR S6390)
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution recognizing the rich history, heritage, and strategic importance of the Republic of the Marshall Islands and the Marshallese population residing in the United States.

Bill: 115-sconres-50
Sponsor: Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR]
Introduced: 2018-11-13 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Census and government statistics
Congressional tributes
International law and treaties
Marshall Islands
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2018-11-13
text: 
Recognizes the strategic importance of the Republic of the Marshall Islands and encourages a continued commitment to improve census data to better serve citizens of the republic living in the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-11-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6928-6929)
action_date: 2018-11-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution to correct the enrollment of S. 140.

Bill: 115-sconres-51
Sponsor: Sen. Thune, John [R-SD]
Introduced: 2018-11-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Native Americans

Summary:
action_date: 2018-11-15
text: 
Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a correction in the enrollment of S. 140 to amend the title.

action_date: 2018-11-15
text: 
Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a correction in the enrollment of S. 140 to amend the title.

action_date: 2018-11-27
text: 
Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a correction in the enrollment of S. 140 to amend the title.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-11-27
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-11-27
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H9655)
action_date: 2018-11-27
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H9655)
action_date: 2018-11-27
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H9655)
action_date: 2018-11-27
text: Mr. Mast asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
action_date: 2018-11-20
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2018-11-20
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2018-11-16
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2018-11-15
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7019; text: CR S7060)
action_date: 2018-11-15
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7019; text: CR S7060)
action_date: 2018-11-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Security Consultative Meeting between the Republic of Korea and the United States.

Bill: 115-sconres-52
Sponsor: Sen. Gardner, Cory [R-CO]
Introduced: 2018-11-15 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2018-11-15
text: 
Commemorates the 50th anniversary of the South Korea-U.S. Security Consultative Meeting, and reaffirms the military alliance between the two countries. Supports the continued pursuit of a complete and verifiable end to North Korea's nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-11-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7060-7061)
action_date: 2018-11-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution honoring the 75th anniversary of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.

Bill: 115-sconres-53
Sponsor: Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]
Introduced: 2018-11-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2018-11-29
text: 
Honors the 75th anniversary of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-11-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7245)
action_date: 2018-11-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution authorizing the printing of the 26th edition of the pocket version of the Constitution of the United States.

Bill: 115-sconres-54
Sponsor: Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO]
Introduced: 2018-11-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2018-11-29
text: 
Authorizes the printing as a Senate document of the 26th edition of the pocket version of the U.S. Constitution.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-03
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2018-12-03
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2018-11-30
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2018-11-29
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7247; text: CR S7245)
action_date: 2018-11-29
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7247; text: CR S7245)
action_date: 2018-11-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in state of the remains of the late George Herbert Walker Bush, 41st President of the United States.

Bill: 115-sconres-55
Sponsor: Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO]
Introduced: 2018-12-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Cemeteries and funerals
Congressional tributes
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
U.S. Capitol

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-03
text: 
Authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda from December 3, 2018, until December 5, 2018, for the lying in state of the remains of the late George Herbert Walker Bush, 41st President of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-03
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-12-03
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H9760)
action_date: 2018-12-03
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H9760)
action_date: 2018-12-03
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H9760)
action_date: 2018-12-03
text: Mr. Collins (GA) asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
action_date: 2018-12-03
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2018-12-03
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2018-12-03
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7251; text: CR S7257)
action_date: 2018-12-03
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7251; text: CR S7257)
action_date: 2018-12-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution providing for the use of the catafalque situated in the Exhibition Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center in connection with memorial services to be conducted in the rotunda of the Capitol for the late George Herbert Walker Bush, 41st President of the United States.

Bill: 115-sconres-56
Sponsor: Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO]
Introduced: 2018-12-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Cemeteries and funerals
Congressional tributes
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
U.S. Capitol

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-03
text: 
Directs the Architect of the Capitol to move a catafalque (a wooden platform) from the Exhibition Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center to the Capitol rotunda so that it may be used in connection with services for the late George Herbert Walker Bush, 41st President of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-03
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-12-03
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H9760)
action_date: 2018-12-03
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H9760)
action_date: 2018-12-03
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H9760)
action_date: 2018-12-03
text: Mr. Collins (GA) asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
action_date: 2018-12-03
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2018-12-03
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2018-12-03
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7251; text: CR S7257)
action_date: 2018-12-03
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7251; text: CR S7257)
action_date: 2018-12-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution authorizing the printing of a commemorative document in memory of the late President of the United States, George Herbert Walker Bush.

Bill: 115-sconres-57
Sponsor: Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO]
Introduced: 2018-12-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Cemeteries and funerals
Congressional tributes
Government information and archives
House of Representatives
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-04
text: 
Authorizes the printing as a House document of a commemorative document in memory of the late President of the United States, George Herbert Walker Bush.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-06
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2018-12-06
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2018-12-06
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2018-12-04
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7298; text: CR S7276)
action_date: 2018-12-04
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7298; text: CR S7276)
action_date: 2018-12-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution recognizing the honorable service of military working dogs and soldier handlers in the tactical explosive detection dog program of the Army and encouraging the Army and other government agencies, including law enforcement agencies, with former tactical explosive detection dogs to prioritize adoption of the dogs to former tactical explosive detection dog handlers.

Bill: 115-sconres-58
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Introduced: 2018-12-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Congressional tributes
Firearms and explosives
Law enforcement administration and funding
Mammals
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
Service animals

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-06
text: 
Recognizes the service of, and honors the sacrifices made by, military working dogs and soldier handlers from the tactical explosive detection dog program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7360-7361)
action_date: 2018-12-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution recognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people of the United States, particularly individuals with disabilities.

Bill: 115-sconres-59
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Introduced: 2018-12-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Building construction
Disability and paralysis
Government buildings, facilities, and property
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-10
text: 
Recognizes the importance of equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities and that many facilities of all levels of government remain inaccessible to such people.
 
Pledges to make universal and inclusive design a guiding principle for all infrastructure bills and projects.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7387-7388)
action_date: 2018-12-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to limiting the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.

Bill: 115-sjres-2
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Introduced: 2017-01-03 in the Senate
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: 2017-01-03
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States which requires (except during time of war and subject to suspension by Congress) that the total amount of money expended by the United States during any fiscal year not exceed the amount of certain revenue received by the United States during such fiscal year and not exceed 20 percent of the gross domestic product of the United States during the previous calendar year.

Bill: 115-sjres-3
Sponsor: Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL]
Introduced: 2017-01-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Budget deficits and national debt
Constitution and constitutional amendments

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-04
text: 

Constitutional Amendment 

 
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting the total amount of money expended by the United States during a fiscal year from exceeding total revenues received for that fiscal year, excluding revenue from the issuance of bonds, notes, or other obligations of the United States. 
 
The amendment prohibits the total amount of money expended by the United States in any fiscal year from exceeding 20% of the gross domestic product of the United States. 
 
The restrictions do not apply during a fiscal year in which a declaration of war is in effect, or if three-fifths of each chamber of Congress votes to suspend the restrictions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-01-04
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2017-01-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Death with Dignity Act of 2016.

Bill: 115-sjres-4
Sponsor: Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]
Introduced: 2017-01-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional oversight
District of Columbia
Drug therapy
Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-12
text: 
This joint resolution nullifies the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Death with Dignity Act of 2016, signed by the Mayor of the District on December 19, 2016, and transmitted on January 6, 2017, to Congress pursuant to the District of Columbia Home Rule Act. The D.C. Act authorizes terminally ill patients to request and to be prescribed medication to end their lives.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-01-12
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2017-01-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.

Bill: 115-sjres-5
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2017-01-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Constitution and constitutional amendments
Due process and equal protection
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-17
text: 
This joint resolution eliminates the time limit for ratification of the equal rights amendment (prohibits discrimination on account of sex) proposed to the states in House Joint Resolution 208 of the 92nd Congress, as agreed to in the Senate on March 22, 1972. The amendment shall be part of the Constitution whenever ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the states. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-01-17
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2017-01-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for men and women.

Bill: 115-sjres-6
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2017-01-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Constitution and constitutional amendments
Due process and equal protection
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-20
text: 

Constitutional Amendment

 
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting the United States or any state from denying or abridging equal rights under the law on account of sex. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-01-20
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2017-01-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring that the Federal budget be balanced.

Bill: 115-sjres-7
Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
Introduced: 2017-01-24 in the Senate
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: 2017-01-24
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 or 18% of the U.S. gross domestic product 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 requires a two-thirds vote of each chamber of Congress to levy a new tax, increase the rate of any tax, or increase the debt limit. 
 
The amendment provides any Member of Congress with standing and a cause of action to seek judicial enforcement of this amendment if authorized by a petition signed by one-third of the Members of either house of Congress. Courts are prohibited from ordering any increase in revenue to enforce this amendment. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.

Bill: 115-sjres-8
Sponsor: Sen. Udall, Tom [D-NM]
Introduced: 2017-01-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Constitution and constitutional amendments
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: 

Constitutional Amendment 

 
 This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment authorizing Congress and the states to set reasonable limits on the raising and spending of money by candidates and others to influence elections. 
 
 The amendment grants Congress and the states the power to implement and enforce this amendment by appropriate legislation. They are allowed to distinguish between natural persons and corporations or other artificial entities created by law, including by prohibiting such entities from spending money to influence elections. 
 
 This joint resolution declares that nothing in this amendment shall be construed to grant Congress or the states the power to abridge the freedom of the press.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: Introduced in Senate