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Disapproving the President’s proposal to take an action relating to the application of certain sanctions with respect to the Russian Federation.

Bill: 116-hjres-30
Sponsor: Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5]
Introduced: 2019-01-15 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Corporate finance and management
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Foreign and international corporations
Russia
Sanctions
Subversive activities

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-15
text: 
This joint resolution expresses disapproval of the Office of Foreign Assets Control's report to Congress that it intends to terminate sanctions imposed on En+ Group plc, UC Rusal plc, and JSC EuroSibEnergo, companies connected to sanctioned Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska.

action_date: 2019-01-17
text: 
This joint resolution expresses disapproval of the Office of Foreign Assets Control's report to Congress that it intends to terminate sanctions imposed on En+ Group plc, UC Rusal plc, and JSC EuroSibEnergo, companies connected to sanctioned Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-17
text: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 14 pursuant to section 216(c)(6)(B) of Public Law 115-44.
action_date: 2019-01-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-01-17
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 362 - 53 (Roll no. 42). (text: CR H692)
action_date: 2019-01-17
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 362 - 53 (Roll no. 42).(text: CR H692)
action_date: 2019-01-17
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H698)
action_date: 2019-01-17
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: 2019-01-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.J. Res. 30.
action_date: 2019-01-17
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H692-696)
action_date: 2019-01-17
text: Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.
action_date: 2019-01-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2019-01-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2019-01-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-15
text: Introduced in House
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to give States the authority to repeal Federal rules and regulations when the repeal is agreed to by the legislatures of two-thirds of the several States.

Bill: 116-hjres-32
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1]
Introduced: 2019-01-22 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Intergovernmental relations
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-22
text: 

Constitutional Amendment

 
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment authorizing states to repeal, in whole or in part, federal executive orders, regulations, regulatory actions, or administrative rulings if the legislatures of two-thirds of the states approve resolutions for this purpose.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2019-01-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-01-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-22
text: Introduced in House
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures with respect to Federal elections.

Bill: 116-hjres-33
Sponsor: Rep. Yarmuth, John A. [D-KY-3]
Introduced: 2019-01-24 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Constitution and constitutional amendments
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
First Amendment rights
Political advertising

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-24
text: 

Constitutional Amendment

 
This joint resolution proposes a Constitutional amendment denying as protected speech any financial expenditures, or in kind equivalents, with respect to a candidate for federal office, regardless of whether a communication expressly advocates the election or defeat of a specified candidate in the election.
 
The amendment gives Congress the power to enact a mandatory public financing system to provide funds to qualified candidates in federal elections, which shall be the sole source of funds raised or spent with respect to federal elections.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2019-01-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-01-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-24
text: Introduced in House
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that Representatives shall be apportioned among the several States according to their respective numbers, counting the number of persons in each State who are citizens of the United States.

Bill: 116-hjres-34
Sponsor: Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8]
Introduced: 2019-01-24 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Citizenship and naturalization
Congressional districts and representation
Constitution and constitutional amendments
House of Representatives
Immigration status and procedures
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-24
text: 

Constitutional Amendment

 
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment requiring Representatives to be apportioned according to the number of U.S. citizens in each state, rather than the number of persons in each state.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2019-01-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-01-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-24
text: Introduced in House
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for men and women.

Bill: 116-hjres-35
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12]
Introduced: 2019-01-29 in the House
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: 2019-01-29
text: 

Constitutional Amendment

 
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment declaring that women shall have equal rights in the United States and every place subject to its jurisdiction. 
 
The amendment prohibits the United States or any state from denying or abridging equal rights under the law on account of sex. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: Introduced in House
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to parental rights.

Bill: 116-hjres-36
Sponsor: Rep. Banks, Jim [R-IN-3]
Introduced: 2019-01-30 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Child care and development
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Elementary and secondary education
Family relationships

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-30
text: 

Constitutional Amendment

 
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment stating that
 
 
the liberty of parents to direct the upbringing, education, and care of their children is a fundamental right; 
 
the parental right to direct education includes the right to choose, as an alternative to public education, private, religious, or home schools, and the right to make reasonable choices within public schools for one's child; 
 
neither the United States nor any state shall infringe upon these rights without demonstrating that its governmental interest as applied to the person is of the highest order and not otherwise served; 
 
the parental rights guaranteed by this amendment shall not be denied or abridged on account of disability; and
 
this amendment shall not be construed to apply to a parental action or decision that would end life. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2019-01-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-01-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-30
text: Introduced in House
Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.

Bill: 116-hjres-38
Sponsor: Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14]
Introduced: 2019-01-30 in the House
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: 2019-01-30
text: 
This joint resolution eliminates the deadline for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment, which prohibits discrimination based on sex. The amendment was 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: 2019-01-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2019-01-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-01-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-30
text: Introduced in House
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States waiving the application of the first article of amendment to the political speech of corporations and other business organizations with respect to the disbursement of funds in connection with public elections and granting Congress and the States the power to establish limits on contributions and expenditures in elections for public office.

Bill: 116-hjres-39
Sponsor: Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]
Introduced: 2019-01-30 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Constitution and constitutional amendments
Corporate finance and management
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
First Amendment rights
Political advertising
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-30
text: 

Constitutional Amendment 

 
 This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that states that the First Amendment to the Constitution does not apply to the political speech of any corporation, partnership, business trust, association, or other business organization with respect to the making of contributions, expenditures, or other disbursements of funds in connection with public elections.
 
The amendment grants Congress the power to set limits on the amounts of contributions and expenditures with respect to candidates in a federal election.
 
The amendment grants states the power to set limits on the amounts of contributions and expenditures with respect to candidates in a state or local election.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2019-01-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-01-30
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E114)
action_date: 2019-01-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-30
text: Introduced in House
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring that the Federal budget be balanced.

Bill: 116-hjres-40
Sponsor: Rep. Loudermilk, Barry [R-GA-11]
Introduced: 2019-01-30 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: 2019-01-30
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: 2019-01-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2019-01-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-01-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-30
text: Introduced in House
Requiring the advice and consent of the Senate or an Act of Congress to suspend, terminate, or withdraw the United States from the North Atlantic Treaty and authorizing related litigation, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-hjres-41
Sponsor: Rep. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ-7]
Introduced: 2019-02-04 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Appropriations
Civil actions and liability
Collective security
Congressional oversight
Europe
International law and treaties
Judicial review and appeals
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-04
text: 
This joint resolution requires either the advice and consent of the Senate or an act of Congress before the President may suspend, or withdraw the United States from, the North Atlantic Treaty. No funds shall be authorized or appropriated to support any efforts to withdraw from the treaty without the Senate's approval by a two-thirds vote or an act of Congress. 
 
The President shall notify Congress in writing of any effort to suspend or withdraw from the treaty no later than 48 hours after such action.
 
This joint resolution also authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel and the General Counsel of the House of Representatives to represent Congress in judicial proceedings related to actions that are inconsistent with this resolution. 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2019-02-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2019-02-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-04
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the week of February 4, 2019, through February 8, 2019, as "National School Counseling Week".

Bill: 116-hjres-42
Sponsor: Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38]
Introduced: 2019-02-05 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Educational guidance
Elementary and secondary education
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: 
This joint resolution honors the contributions of school counselors to the success of students in elementary and secondary schools.
 
The resolution encourages the observation of National School Counseling Week with ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the crucial role school counselors play in preparing students for fulfilling lives as contributing members of society.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: Introduced in House
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule of the Department of the Treasury, the Department of Labor, and the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Short-Term, Limited-Duration Insurance".

Bill: 116-hjres-43
Sponsor: Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14]
Introduced: 2019-02-06 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Congressional oversight
Department of Health and Human Services
Department of Labor
Department of the Treasury
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: 
This joint resolution nullifies a rule by the Department of Treasury, the Department of Labor, and the Department of Health and Human Services regarding short-term, limited-duration health insurance plans.
 
Short-term, limited-duration health insurance plans are plans that may only offer coverage for a limited amount of time under law and that are exempt from the market requirements of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (e.g., coverage of individuals with preexisting conditions). The rule increases the maximum authorized duration of such plans from less than 3 months (including renewals) to an initial maximum duration of less than 12 months (with a total duration of up to 36 months, including renewals). The rule took effect October 2, 2018.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-02-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: Introduced in House
Disapproving the final rule of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration titled "Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses".

Bill: 116-hjres-44
Sponsor: Rep. Levin, Andy [D-MI-9]
Introduced: 2019-02-08 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Congressional oversight
Department of Labor
Government information and archives
Personnel records
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-08
text: 
This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration titled &ldquo;Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses&quot; and published on January 25, 2019. The rule removed the requirement that establishments with at least 250 employees must electronically submit certain information concerning (1) logs of work-related injuries and illnesses, and (2) injury and illness incidents reports. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2019-02-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-08
text: Introduced in House
Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2019, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-hjres-45
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Introduced: 2019-02-13 in the House
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Appropriations
Crimes against women
Executive agency funding and structure
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Immigration status and procedures
Licensing and registrations
Pest management
Poverty and welfare assistance
User charges and fees
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: 
This joint resolution provides continuing FY2019 appropriations to several federal agencies through the earlier of February 22, 2019, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations legislation. 
 
It is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and prevents a partial government shutdown after the existing CR expires on February 15, 2019, because seven of the remaining FY2019 appropriations bills have not been enacted. 
 
(Five of the FY2019 appropriations bills were enacted last year, including
 
 
 the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019; 
 
the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; 
 
the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; 
 
the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2019; and 
 
the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019.)
 
 
Additionally, the CR has the effect of extending through February 22, 2019, several authorities and programs that were extended in prior CRs, including 
 
 
 the Violence Against Women Act, 
 
the authority for the Environmental Protection Agency to collect and spend certain fees related to pesticides,
 
 the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, and 
 
several authorities related to immigration.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: Introduced in House
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to repeal the sixteenth article of amendment.

Bill: 116-hjres-47
Sponsor: Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-4]
Introduced: 2019-02-22 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Constitution and constitutional amendments
General taxation matters

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-22
text: 

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


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2019-02-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-02-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-22
text: Introduced in House