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Recognizing the People's Republic of China as the greatest foreign threat to United States peace, security, and stability.

Bill: 116-hconres-121
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Introduced: 2020-10-20 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
China
Computer security and identity theft
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Military operations and strategy

Summary:
action_date: 2020-10-20
text: 
This resolution recognizes China as the most significant foreign threat to the United States and expresses support for the Trump Administration's strategic approach to relations with China. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-10-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2020-10-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-10-20
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to Latina women in comparison to men.

Bill: 116-hconres-122
Sponsor: Rep. Mucarsel-Powell, Debbie [D-FL-26]
Introduced: 2020-10-30 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Employment discrimination and employee rights
Racial and ethnic relations
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Wages and earnings
Women's employment

Summary:
action_date: 2020-10-30
text: 
This concurrent resolution recognizes the disparity in wages paid to Latina women in comparison to white, non-Hispanic men and its impact on women, families, the economy, and the country. 
 
The resolution reaffirms its support for ensuring equal pay and closing the gender wage gap.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-10-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2020-10-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-10-30
text: Introduced in House
Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Republic of Yemen.

Bill: 116-hconres-123
Sponsor: Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4]
Introduced: 2020-11-19 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates
War and emergency powers
Yemen

Summary:
action_date: 2020-11-19
text: 
This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against the Houthis in Yemen unless and until a declaration of war or a specific authorization for this use of U.S. Armed Forces is enacted. This removal requirement does not include U.S. Armed Forces engaged in operations directed against Al Qaeda or associated forces in the Arabian Peninsula, and the resolution may not be construed as authorizing the use of military force.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-11-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2020-11-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-11-19
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that public health professionals should be commended for their dedication and service to the United States on Public Health Thank You Day, November 23, 2020.

Bill: 116-hconres-124
Sponsor: Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]
Introduced: 2020-11-19 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health personnel

Summary:
action_date: 2020-11-19
text: 
This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that public health professionals are to be commended and thanked on Public Health Thank You Day for their important contributions to the nation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-11-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2020-11-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-11-19
text: Introduced in House
Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 1830.

Bill: 116-hconres-125
Sponsor: Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy [D-MO-1]
Introduced: 2020-12-02 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Congressional operations and organization
Currency
Military personnel and dependents
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
New York State
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2020-12-02
text: 
This concurrent resolution makes a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 1830 by referring to the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor, Inc. as the National Purple Heart Honor Mission, Inc.

action_date: 2020-12-02
text: 
This concurrent resolution makes a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 1830 by referring to the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor, Inc. as the National Purple Heart Honor Mission, Inc.

action_date: 2020-12-03
text: 
This concurrent resolution makes a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 1830 by referring to the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor, Inc. as the National Purple Heart Honor Mission, Inc.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-12-07
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2020-12-03
text: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7222)
action_date: 2020-12-03
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7222)
action_date: 2020-12-02
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2020-12-02
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H6037)
action_date: 2020-12-02
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H6037)
action_date: 2020-12-02
text: Mr. Clay asked unanimous consent to consider as introduced.
action_date: 2020-12-02
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H6037)
action_date: 2020-12-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-12-02
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should direct the Secretary of State to immediately issue a notice of intent to terminate the commercial and power coordination provisions of the Columbia River Treaty between the United States and Canada.

Bill: 116-hconres-126
Sponsor: Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4]
Introduced: 2020-12-09 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Canada
Dams and canals
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
International law and treaties
Lakes and rivers
Water use and supply

Summary:
action_date: 2020-12-09
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of Congress that the commercial and power coordination provisions of the Columbia River Treaty between the United States and Canada be terminated. The Columbia River Treaty is an agreement between the United States and Canada with respect to the operation of dams in the upper Columbia River basin. 
 
 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-12-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2020-12-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-12-09
text: Introduced in House
Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 133.

Bill: 116-hconres-127
Sponsor: Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17]
Introduced: 2020-12-21 in the House
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2020-12-21
text: 
This concurrent resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 133 (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021) to amend the title of the bill.

action_date: 2020-12-21
text: 
This concurrent resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 133 (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021) to amend the title of the bill.

action_date: 2020-12-22
text: 
This concurrent resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 133 (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021) to amend the title of the bill.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-12-22
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2020-12-22
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7929-7930)
action_date: 2020-12-22
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2020-12-21
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2020-12-21
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2020-12-21
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H7300)
action_date: 2020-12-21
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2020-12-21
text: Mrs. Lowey asked unanimous consent to consider as introduced.
action_date: 2020-12-21
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H7300)
action_date: 2020-12-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-12-21
text: Introduced in House
Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 1520.

Bill: 116-hconres-128
Sponsor: Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17]
Introduced: 2020-12-21 in the House
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance

Summary:
action_date: 2020-12-21
text: 
This concurrent resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 1520 (Further Extension of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021) to amend the title of the bill.

action_date: 2020-12-21
text: 
This concurrent resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 1520 (Further Extension of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021) to amend the title of the bill.

action_date: 2020-12-21
text: 
This concurrent resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 1520 (Further Extension of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021) to amend the title of the bill.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-12-21
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2020-12-21
text: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7924)
action_date: 2020-12-21
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2020-12-21
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2020-12-21
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H7301)
action_date: 2020-12-21
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2020-12-21
text: Mrs. Lowey asked unanimous consent to consider as introduced.
action_date: 2020-12-21
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H7300-7301)
action_date: 2020-12-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-12-21
text: Introduced in House
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.

Bill: 116-hjres-2
Sponsor: Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22]
Introduced: 2019-01-03 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Constitution and constitutional amendments
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-03
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 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.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of September 2019 as "Gospel Music Heritage Month" and honoring gospel music for its valuable and longstanding contributions to the culture of the United States.

Bill: 116-hjres-3
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2019-01-03 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Music
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: 
This joint resolution 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: 2019-01-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-03
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: 116-hjres-4
Sponsor: Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19]
Introduced: 2019-01-03 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional elections
Constitution and constitutional amendments
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: 

Constitutional Amendment

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


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Introduced in House
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to balancing the budget.

Bill: 116-hjres-5
Sponsor: Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16]
Introduced: 2019-01-03 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: 2019-01-03
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: 2019-01-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Introduced in House
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill: 116-hjres-6
Sponsor: Rep. Byrne, Bradley [R-AL-1]
Introduced: 2019-01-03 in the House
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Budget deficits and national debt
Budget process
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Economic performance and conditions
Income tax rates
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-03
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 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: 2019-01-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Introduced in House
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to abolish the electoral college and to provide for the direct election of the President and Vice President of the United States.

Bill: 116-hjres-7
Sponsor: Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
Introduced: 2019-01-03 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Constitution and constitutional amendments
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: 

Constitutional Amendment

 
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment requiring the President and Vice President to be elected directly by the people of the states and the District of Columbia.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Introduced in House
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States limiting the pardon power of the President.

Bill: 116-hjres-8
Sponsor: Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
Introduced: 2019-01-03 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Constitution and constitutional amendments
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Family relationships
Federal officials
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: 

Constitutional Amendment

 
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting the President from granting a pardon or reprieve to himself or herself, to certain members of the President's family, to members of the President's administration, or to paid employees of the President's presidential campaign.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Introduced in House
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect the voting rights of the citizens of the United States.

Bill: 116-hjres-9
Sponsor: Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16]
Introduced: 2019-01-03 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional elections
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Voting rights

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: 

Constitutional Amendment

 This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that: (1) requires the President and Vice President to be elected by the citizens of the United States, (2) prohibits infringing on the right to vote by imposing any undue burden of proof of identity or proof of citizenship, (3) prohibits any involvement in elections by foreign persons, (4) prohibits undue or anonymous influence in elections from any person, (5) requires voting districts to be geographically compact and composed of contiguous territory, (6) prohibits any citizen who has reached 18 years of age from being barred from participating in elections on account of failure to register to vote, and (7) designates election day as a national holiday.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-03
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: 116-hjres-10
Sponsor: Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
Introduced: 2019-01-03 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: 2019-01-03
text: 

Constitutional Amendment

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


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Introduced in House