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A joint resolution opposing the decision to end certain United States efforts to prevent Turkish military operations against Syrian Kurdish forces in Northeast Syria.

Bill: 116-sjres-57
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2019-10-15 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Conflicts and wars
Europe
Foreign aid and international relief
Middle East
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military operations and strategy
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Syria
Turkey

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-15
text: 
This resolution expresses Congress's opposition to the decision to end U.S. efforts to prevent Turkey's military operations against Kurdish forces in northeast Syria. It also calls on (1) Turkey to immediately cease unilateral military action in northeast Syria and respect existing agreements, (2) the United States to continue supporting Syrian Kurdish communities through military and humanitarian support and ensure that the Turkish military acts with restraint, and (3) the White House to present a clear and specific plan for the enduring defeat of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-15
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2019-10-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution expressing support for freedom of conscience.

Bill: 116-sjres-58
Sponsor: Sen. Sasse, Ben [R-NE]
Introduced: 2019-10-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Constitution and constitutional amendments
First Amendment rights
Religion
Tax-exempt organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-16
text: 
This joint resolution expresses support for the protection of the right to follow one's own religious beliefs under the First Amendment. 
 
The joint resolution also condemns government dictation of acceptable religious beliefs and declares any effort by the government to condition the receipt of the protections of the laws and Constitution of the United States an affront to the intention of the First Amendment.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-17
text: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 245.
action_date: 2019-10-16
text: Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. (text: CR S5850-5851)
action_date: 2019-10-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution expressing the sense of Congress on the precipitous withdrawal of United States Armed Forces from Syria and Afghanistan, and Turkey's unprovoked incursion into Syria.

Bill: 116-sjres-59
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2019-10-22 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Afghanistan
Alliances
Asia
Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Congressional-executive branch relations
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
Iran
Iraq
Israel
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Racial and ethnic relations
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Religion
Russia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Syria
Terrorism
Turkey

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-22
text: 
This joint resolution condemns Turkey's hostilities against Kurdish forces in northeastern Syria and expresses support for a continued U.S. military presence in Syria, Iraq, and Afghanistan.
 
Specifically, the joint resolution (1) calls on the U.S. government to pressure Turkey to curtail its hostilities against U.S. partner forces in Syria; (2) calls on the U.S. government and other nations to continue supporting, or to increase support for, stabilization efforts in northeastern Syria; (3) warns that a precipitous withdrawal of U.S. forces from the ongoing fight against terrorist groups in the region would be detrimental to the interests of the United States and its allies; and (4) otherwise expresses the sense of Congress regarding military, diplomatic, and humanitarian support in the region.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-23
text: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 259.
action_date: 2019-10-22
text: Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. (text: CR S5974)
action_date: 2019-10-22
text: Introduced in Senate
War Powers Reform Resolution

Bill: 116-sjres-60
Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2019-11-13 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Defense spending
Iraq
Legislative rules and procedure
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
War and emergency powers

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-13
text: 

War Powers Reform Resolution

 
This joint resolution repeals certain authorizations for the use of military force and provides specific requirements for any future such authorization to receive expedited consideration.
 
Specifically, the bill repeals the authorizations for the use of miltary force enacted in 2002 against Iraq and in 2001 in response to the September 11 terror attacks.
 
To receive expedited consideration, a bill or resolution that is authorizing, narrowing, or repealing the use of military force must provide 
 
 
a specific strategic objective for military action;
 
a specification that the military force is necessary, appropriate, and proportional to the purpose of the authorization;
 
a list of named nations, organizations, or forces engaged in active hostilities against the United States; 
 
a specification of the country, countries, or subdivisions thereof in which military force is to be authorized; and
 
a date certain for the duration of the authorization, not to exceed two years. 
 
 
The bill also establishes an expedited procedure for Congress to consider such a narrowing or repeal, and it prohibits the use of appropriations to support military force in hostilities outside the parameters of an authorization.
 
Lastly, the resolution requires the President, when requesting an authorization for the use of military force, to provide a comprehensive justification for such request by including (1) the nations, organizations, and forces covered; (2) the countries and subdivisions of such countries covered; and (3) the duration of the request.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-13
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2019-11-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution approving the request of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for a waiver under section 1703E(f) of title 38, United States Code.

Bill: 116-sjres-61
Sponsor: Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]
Introduced: 2019-12-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Dental care
Department of Veterans Affairs
Health care coverage and access
Health care quality
Health programs administration and funding
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2019-12-12
text: 
This joint resolution approves the request of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for a waiver of specified statutory requirements for the purposes of implementing a pilot program as a part of the VA's Center for Innovation for Care and Payment. Specifically, the VA needs a waiver of certain dental care eligibility requirements in order to implement a pilot program focused on expanding veteran access to dental care services.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-12-12
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2019-12-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution disapproving the recommendation of the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to realign Binghamton, NY (BGM) TRACON operations and Elmira, NY (ELM) TRACON operations to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA (AVP) TRACON.

Bill: 116-sjres-62
Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2019-12-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Congressional oversight
New York State
Pennsylvania

Summary:
action_date: 2019-12-12
text: 
This joint resolution expresses disapproval of the recommendation by the Federal Aviation Administration to realign Binghamton, NY (BGM) TRACON operations and Elmira, NY (ELM) TRACON operations to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA (AVP) TRACON. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-12-12
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2019-12-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.

Bill: 116-sjres-63
Sponsor: Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
Introduced: 2020-01-03 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Iran
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
War and emergency powers

Summary:
action_date: 2020-01-03
text: 
This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran unless explicitly authorized by a congressional declaration of war or a specific authorization for use of military force.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-01-03
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2020-01-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution relating to the use of military force against the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Bill: 116-sjres-64
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Introduced: 2020-01-08 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Iran
Iraq
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
War and emergency powers

Summary:
action_date: 2020-01-08
text: 
This joint resolution prohibits the interpretation of previous authorizations for use of military force, whether against Iraq or otherwise, as statutory authorization for the use of military force against Iran.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-01-08
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2020-01-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution providing for the reappointment of John Fahey as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

Bill: 116-sjres-65
Sponsor: Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR]
Introduced: 2020-01-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Federal officials
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Smithsonian Institution

Summary:
action_date: 2020-01-09
text: 
This joint resolution reappoints John Fahey as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. 

action_date: 2020-01-09
text: 
This joint resolution reappoints John Fahey as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. 

action_date: 2020-02-05
text: 
This joint resolution reappoints John Fahey as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. 

action_date: 2020-03-02
text: 
This joint resolution reappoints John Fahey as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-02
text: Became Public Law No: 116-118.
action_date: 2020-03-02
text: Became Public Law No: 116-118.
action_date: 2020-03-02
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2020-03-02
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2020-02-20
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2020-02-20
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2020-02-05
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2020-02-05
text: On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H835)
action_date: 2020-02-05
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.
action_date: 2020-02-05
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H835)
action_date: 2020-02-05
text: Committee on House Administration discharged.
action_date: 2020-02-05
text: Committee on House Administration discharged.
action_date: 2020-02-05
text: Ms. Lofgren asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2020-01-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2020-01-13
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2020-01-13
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2020-01-09
text: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S148; text: CR S148)
action_date: 2020-01-09
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S148; text: CR S148)
action_date: 2020-01-09
text: Introduced in Senate

Enacted as: number: 116-118
A joint resolution providing for the appointment of Denise O'Leary as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

Bill: 116-sjres-66
Sponsor: Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR]
Introduced: 2020-01-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Federal officials
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Smithsonian Institution

Summary:
action_date: 2020-01-09
text: 
This joint resolution appoints Denise O'Leary as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. 

action_date: 2020-01-09
text: 
This joint resolution appoints Denise O'Leary as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. 

action_date: 2020-03-31
text: 
This joint resolution appoints Denise O'Leary as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. 

action_date: 2020-04-10
text: 
This joint resolution appoints Denise O'Leary as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-04-10
text: Became Public Law No: 116-138.
action_date: 2020-04-10
text: Became Public Law No: 116-138.
action_date: 2020-04-10
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2020-04-10
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2020-04-03
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2020-04-03
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2020-03-31
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2020-03-31
text: On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H1870)
action_date: 2020-03-31
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.(text: CR H1870)
action_date: 2020-03-31
text: Committee on House Administration discharged.
action_date: 2020-03-31
text: Committee on House Administration discharged.
action_date: 2020-03-31
text: Without objection, the Chair laid before the House S.J. Res. 66. (consideration: CR H1870)
action_date: 2020-01-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2020-01-13
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2020-01-13
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2020-01-09
text: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S148; text: CR S148)
action_date: 2020-01-09
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S148; text: CR S148)
action_date: 2020-01-09
text: Introduced in Senate

Enacted as: number: 116-138
A joint resolution providing for the reappointment of Risa Lavizzo-Mourey as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

Bill: 116-sjres-67
Sponsor: Sen. Perdue, David [R-GA]
Introduced: 2020-01-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Federal officials
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Smithsonian Institution

Summary:
action_date: 2020-01-09
text: 
This joint resolution reappoints Risa Lavizzo-Mourey as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. 

action_date: 2020-01-09
text: 
This joint resolution reappoints Risa Lavizzo-Mourey as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. 

action_date: 2020-02-05
text: 
This joint resolution reappoints Risa Lavizzo-Mourey as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. 

action_date: 2020-03-02
text: 
This joint resolution reappoints Risa Lavizzo-Mourey as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-02
text: Became Public Law No: 116-119.
action_date: 2020-03-02
text: Became Public Law No: 116-119.
action_date: 2020-03-02
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2020-03-02
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2020-02-20
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2020-02-20
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2020-02-05
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2020-02-05
text: On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H835)
action_date: 2020-02-05
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.
action_date: 2020-02-05
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H835)
action_date: 2020-02-05
text: Committee on House Administration discharged.
action_date: 2020-02-05
text: Committee on House Administration discharged.
action_date: 2020-02-05
text: Ms. Lofgren asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2020-01-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2020-01-13
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2020-01-13
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2020-01-09
text: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S148; text: CR S148)
action_date: 2020-01-09
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S148; text: CR S148)
action_date: 2020-01-09
text: Introduced in Senate

Enacted as: number: 116-119
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.

Bill: 116-sjres-69
Sponsor: Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
Introduced: 2020-01-16 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Iran
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
War and emergency powers

Summary:
action_date: 2020-01-16
text: 
This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces engaged in hostilities against Iran unless explicitly authorized by a congressional declaration of war or a specific authorization for use of military force.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-01-16
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2020-01-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to the voting threshold for impeachment.

Bill: 116-sjres-70
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Introduced: 2020-02-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-13
text: 
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that allows the House of Representatives to agree to an article of impeachment only upon a vote of at least three-fifths of its Members.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-02-13
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2020-02-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution withdrawing approval of the Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization.

Bill: 116-sjres-71
Sponsor: Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO]
Introduced: 2020-05-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Free trade and trade barriers
International organizations and cooperation
Trade agreements and negotiations

Summary:
action_date: 2020-05-07
text: 
This resolution withdraws congressional approval of the World Trade Organization Agreement, which established the World Trade Organization.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-05-07
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2020-05-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution providing for the reappointment of Michael M. Lynton as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

Bill: 116-sjres-72
Sponsor: Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR]
Introduced: 2020-05-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Federal officials
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Smithsonian Institution

Summary:
action_date: 2020-05-11
text: 
This joint resolution reappoints Michael M. Lynton as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-05-21
text: Senate vitiated previous discharge from the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration.
action_date: 2020-05-21
text: Senate vitiated previous passage. (CR S2564)
action_date: 2020-05-20
text: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2560)
action_date: 2020-05-20
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S2560)
action_date: 2020-05-20
text: Senate Committee on Rules and Administration discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2559-2560)
action_date: 2020-05-20
text: Senate Committee on Rules and Administration discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2020-05-11
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
action_date: 2020-05-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution providing for the appointment of Franklin D. Raines as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

Bill: 116-sjres-73
Sponsor: Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR]
Introduced: 2020-05-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Federal officials
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Smithsonian Institution

Summary:
action_date: 2020-05-11
text: 
This joint resolution appoints Franklin D. Raines as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-05-11
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
action_date: 2020-05-11
text: Introduced in Senate