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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that the rights extended by the Constitution are the rights of natural persons only.

Bill: 116-hjres-48
Sponsor: Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7]
Introduced: 2019-02-22 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Constitution and constitutional amendments
Corporate finance and management
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
First Amendment rights
Political advertising

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-22
text: 

Constitutional Amendment

 
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment providing that the rights protected by the Constitution are the rights of natural persons only. Artificial entities, such as corporations, shall have no rights under the Constitution and are subject to regulation.
 
The amendment requires federal, state, and local government to (1) regulate, limit, or prohibit election contributions and expenditures, including a candidate's own contributions and expenditures; and (2) require that any permissible contributions and expenditures be publicly disclosed. 
 
The judiciary is prohibited from construing the spending of money to influence elections to be speech under the First Amendment, and the amendment shall not be construed to abridge the freedom of the press.


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
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-49
Sponsor: Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-4]
Introduced: 2019-02-25 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: 2019-02-25
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: 2019-03-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: Introduced in House
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution requiring that each agency and department's funding is justified.

Bill: 116-hjres-50
Sponsor: Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]
Introduced: 2019-03-12 in the House
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Budget deficits and national debt
Budget process
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Executive agency funding and structure
Income tax rates
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-12
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 (1) Congress authorizes the excess by a three-fifths vote of each chamber, and (2) total outlays do not exceed a specified percentage of the estimated gross domestic product of the United States. The prohibition excludes outlays for repayment of debt principal and receipts derived from borrowing. 
 
The amendment requires a three-fifths vote of each chamber of Congress to increase revenue or 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 that includes justifications and specified details regarding funding proposed for departments and agencies. 
 
Congress may waive the requirements due to a declaration of war, a military conflict, an event that causes an imminent and serious military threat to national security, or a natural disaster.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2019-03-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-03-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-03-12
text: Introduced in House
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill: 116-hjres-51
Sponsor: Rep. Ratcliffe, John [R-TX-4]
Introduced: 2019-03-14 in the House
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Budget deficits and national debt
Civil actions and liability
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Income tax rates
Legislative rules and procedure
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: 

Constitutional Amendment 
 
 
 This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting total outlays for a fiscal year from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year unless Congress authorizes the excess by a two-thirds roll call vote of each chamber. The prohibition excludes outlays for repayment of debt principal and receipts derived from borrowing. 
 
 The amendment also
 
 
prohibits total outlays for any fiscal year from exceeding 18% of the economic output of the United States unless two-thirds of each chamber of Congress provides a specific increase in outlays above this amount, 
 
requires a three-fourths roll call vote of each chamber of Congress to increase the public debt limit,
 
requires a two-thirds roll call vote of each chamber of Congress to increase revenue,
 
requires the President to transmit to Congress a proposed balanced budget each year and prohibits the President from being compensated if the requirement is not met, and
 
requires Congress to consider and approve a balanced budget each year and prohibits Members of Congress from being compensated if the requirement is not met. 
 
 
Congress may 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.
 
The amendment prohibits a court from entering an order in any action that results in an increase in the collection of revenue. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: Introduced in House
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices.

Bill: 116-hjres-52
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Mark E. [R-TN-7]
Introduced: 2019-03-21 in the House
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Constitution and constitutional amendments
Judges
Supreme Court

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-21
text: 

Constitutional Amendment

 
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment requiring the U.S. Supreme Court to be composed of nine Justices.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2019-03-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-03-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-03-21
text: Introduced in House
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court be composed of not more than nine justices.

Bill: 116-hjres-53
Sponsor: Rep. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8]
Introduced: 2019-03-25 in the House
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Constitution and constitutional amendments
Judges
Supreme Court

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-25
text: 

Constitutional Amendment

 
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment requiring the U.S. Supreme Court to be composed of not more than nine Justices.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2019-03-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-03-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-03-25
text: Introduced in House
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States recognizing and securing the fundamental right to life, liberty, and property, which includes housing, health care, education, and nutrition.

Bill: 116-hjres-54
Sponsor: Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12]
Introduced: 2019-03-28 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Constitution and constitutional amendments
General education matters
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Housing supply and affordability
Human rights
Inflation and prices
Nutrition and diet

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-28
text: 

Constitutional Amendment

 
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to recognize and protect the right of any person to affordable housing, cost-effective health care, education, and nutrition.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2019-03-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-03-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-03-28
text: Introduced in House
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill: 116-hjres-55
Sponsor: Rep. McAdams, Ben [D-UT-4]
Introduced: 2019-04-09 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
Government trust funds
Legislative rules and procedure
Medicare
Social security and elderly assistance
Unemployment

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-09
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, receipts derived from borrowing, and receipts or outlays of the Social Security and Medicare trust funds. 
 
The amendment requires the President to annually submit to Congress a budget in which total outlays do not exceed total receipts.
 
The amendment specifies exceptions to the requirements if a declaration of war is in effect, the United States is engaged in military conflict that causes an imminent and serious military threat to national security, economic growth is less than 0%, or the unemployment rate is more than 7%. 
 
The amendment prohibits a court from enforcing the requirements by ordering cuts to Social Security or Medicare payments unless the funds available to the trust fund for a program are not sufficient to cover the outlays that would occur during the year if the fund were fully solvent. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Introduced in House
Directing the President to terminate the use of the United States Armed Forces with respect to the military intervention led by Saudi Arabia in the Republic of Yemen.

Bill: 116-hjres-56
Sponsor: Rep. Amash, Justin [R-MI-3]
Introduced: 2019-04-10 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Saudi Arabia
War and emergency powers
Yemen

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-10
text: 
This joint resolution directs the President to terminate the use of the Armed Forces in the Saudi Arabia-led military intervention in Yemen within 30 days, unless Congress enacts a declaration of war or specific authorization for such use of force.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-04-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-04-10
text: Introduced in House
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the authority of Congress and the States to regulate contributions and expenditures in political campaigns and to enact public financing systems for such campaigns.

Bill: 116-hjres-57
Sponsor: Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-28]
Introduced: 2019-05-08 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: 2019-05-08
text: 

Constitutional Amendment 

 
This joint resolution prohibits construction of the Constitution as forbidding Congress or the states from (1) imposing reasonable content-neutral limitations on private campaign contributions or independent election expenditures; or (2) enacting systems of public campaign financing, including those designed to restrict the influence of private wealth by offsetting campaign spending or independent expenditures with increased public funding.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-31
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: Introduced in House
Constitutional Authorities Resolution

Bill: 116-hjres-58
Sponsor: Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6]
Introduced: 2019-05-15 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Iran
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
War and emergency powers

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-15
text: 

Constitutional Authorities Resolution

 
This joint resolution directs the President to report to Congress before introducing the Armed Forces into Iran. The report shall explain (1) the necessity of such an action, (2) the constitutional and legislative authority supporting it, and (3) the estimated scope and duration of the hostilities. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-05-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of July 20th as "National Space Exploration Day" to commemorate the anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing.

Bill: 116-hjres-59
Sponsor: Rep. Horn, Kendra S. [D-OK-5]
Introduced: 2019-06-04 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Space flight and exploration
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-04
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of a National Space Exploration Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-06-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-04
text: Introduced in House
Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland of certain defense articles and services.

Bill: 116-hjres-61
Sponsor: Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1]
Introduced: 2019-06-12 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Europe
Foreign aid and international relief
Middle East
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Saudi Arabia
Trade restrictions
United Kingdom

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-12
text: 
This joint resolution prohibits the proposed sale of various defense articles and related support services, as described in license document DDTC-17-112, to Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-06-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-12
text: Introduced in House
Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed transfer to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services.

Bill: 116-hjres-62
Sponsor: Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-33]
Introduced: 2019-06-12 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Foreign aid and international relief
Middle East
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Saudi Arabia
Trade restrictions
United Arab Emirates

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-12
text: 
This joint resolution prohibits the issuance of certain manufacturing, technical-assistance, or export licenses, as described in specific license documents by the Department of State, to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-06-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-12
text: Introduced in House
Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export to the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the Republic of France of certain defense articles and services.

Bill: 116-hjres-63
Sponsor: Rep. Malinowski, Tom [D-NJ-7]
Introduced: 2019-06-12 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Europe
Foreign aid and international relief
France
Middle East
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Trade restrictions
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-12
text: 
This joint resolution prohibits the proposed sale of various defense articles and related support services, as described in license document DDTC-17-079, to the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and France. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-06-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-12
text: Introduced in House
Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed transfer to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Kingdom of Spain, and the Italian Republic of certain defense articles and services.

Bill: 116-hjres-64
Sponsor: Rep. Spanberger, Abigail Davis [D-VA-7]
Introduced: 2019-06-12 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Europe
Foreign aid and international relief
Italy
Middle East
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Saudi Arabia
Spain
Trade restrictions
United Kingdom

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-12
text: 
This joint resolution prohibits the proposed sale of various defense articles and related support services to Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Italy, as described in license document DDTC-17-094.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-06-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-12
text: Introduced in House
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States giving Congress power to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.

Bill: 116-hjres-65
Sponsor: Rep. Womack, Steve [R-AR-3]
Introduced: 2019-06-13 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Constitution and constitutional amendments
First Amendment rights
National symbols

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-13
text: 

Constitutional Amendment 

 
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to authorize Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the U.S. flag.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2019-06-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-06-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-13
text: Introduced in House
War Powers Amendments of 2019

Bill: 116-hjres-66
Sponsor: Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4]
Introduced: 2019-06-19 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Congressional-executive branch relations
Defense spending
Emergency planning and evacuation
Judicial review and appeals
Legislative rules and procedure
Military operations and strategy
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
War and emergency powers

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-19
text: 

War Powers Amendments of 2019

 
This joint resolution revises the War Powers Resolution, a law designed to limit the President's power to introduce Armed Forces into hostilities. Changes include shortening the time that Armed Forces may be involved in hostilities without congressional action and providing for judicial enforcement.
 
The President shall remove any Armed Forces introduced into hostilities without congressional approval within 30 days unless Congress (1) declares war, (2) enacts a joint resolution specifically authorizing such use of the Armed Forces, (3) extends this deadline by 30 days, or (4) is unable to meet because of an attack on the United States. Current law allows such use of the Armed Forces for 60 days from when the President first reports to Congress about the engagement and allows for a 60-day extension. 
 
If Congress takes no such actions, funds may not be used to continue Armed Forces involvement in the hostilities, except to withdraw.
 
The bill removes a provision requiring the removal of such engaged Armed Forces if Congress passes a concurrent resolution requiring such removal. 
 
A member of Congress may sue in district court for an order directing the President to comply with this bill. A judgment in such an action shall be directly appealable to the Supreme Court.
 
The bill amends various provisions relating to (1) the President reporting to and consulting with Congress regarding the use of the Armed Forces without congressional authorization, and (2) procedures for the expedited handling of joint resolutions related to such use of force. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-19
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: 2019-06-19
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: 2019-06-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-19
text: Introduced in House
Disapproving the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to charitable contribution and estate tax deductions under section 170 when a taxpayer receives or expects to receive a corresponding state or local tax credit.

Bill: 116-hjres-67
Sponsor: Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]
Introduced: 2019-06-19 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Administrative remedies
Charitable contributions
Income tax deductions
State and local taxation
Transfer and inheritance taxes

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-19
text: 
This resolution expresses congressional disapproval of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to charitable contribution and estate tax deductions when a taxpayer receives or expects to receive a corresponding state or local tax credit, and such rule shall have no force or effect.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2019-06-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-19
text: Introduced in House