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Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 2617.

Bill: 117-hconres-124
Sponsor: Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]
Introduced: 2022-12-13 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Appropriations
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-13
text: 
This concurrent resolution makes a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 2617 (the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023) to strike out the short title, the table of contents, and a division title.

action_date: 2022-12-14
text: 
This concurrent resolution makes a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 2617 (the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023) to strike out the short title, the table of contents, and a division title.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2022-12-14
text: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1518, H. Con. Res. 124 is considered passed House. (consideration: CR H9745-9752; text: CR H9790)
action_date: 2022-12-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1518, H. Con. Res. 124 is considered passed House.
action_date: 2022-12-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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: 2022-12-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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: 2022-12-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-13
text: Introduced in House
Establishing the Task Force on the Legislative Process.

Bill: 117-hconres-125
Sponsor: Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5]
Introduced: 2022-12-20 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional operations and organization
Congressional oversight
Government information and archives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-20
text: 
This concurrent resolution temporarily establishes a bipartisan and bicameral task force to report on ways to expedite the consideration of legislation that passed in its originating chamber with wide bipartisan support. The task force must submit a final report of its recommendations within one year of the passage of this concurrent resolution. The task force terminates upon the submission of the report.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2022-12-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-20
text: Introduced in House
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.

Bill: 117-hjres-1
Sponsor: Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22]
Introduced: 2021-01-04 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: 2021-01-04
text: 

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: 2021-03-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Introduced in House
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to balancing the budget.

Bill: 117-hjres-2
Sponsor: Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16]
Introduced: 2021-01-04 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: 2021-01-04
text: 
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 chamber 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 that causes an imminent and serious military threat to national security. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Introduced in House
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill: 117-hjres-3
Sponsor: Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1]
Introduced: 2021-01-04 in the House
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Budget deficits and national debt
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Economic performance and conditions
Income tax rates
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: 
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 requires roll call votes of (1) three-fifths of each chamber of Congress to increase the public debt limit, and (2) a majority of each chamber for legislation increasing 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: 2021-03-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Introduced in House
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States limiting the pardon power of the President.

Bill: 117-hjres-4
Sponsor: Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
Introduced: 2021-01-04 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: 2021-01-04
text: 
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment limiting the pardon power of the President.
 
The amendment prohibits the President from granting a pardon or reprieve to himself or herself, to family members or members of the administration, to paid campaign employees, to a person or entity for an offense motivated by an interest of any of those people, or to a person or entity for an offense directed by or coordinated with the President. 
 
The amendment also invalidates pardons issued for a corrupt purpose.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Introduced in House
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States protecting the right of citizens to vote.

Bill: 117-hjres-5
Sponsor: Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5]
Introduced: 2021-01-04 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Constitution and constitutional amendments
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Voting rights

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: 
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that grants U.S. citizens who are 18 years of age or older a right to vote unless they are serving a sentence for a felony in a correctional facility at the time of an election. (Currently, some states disallow individuals from voting, either temporarily or indefinitely, after incarceration for a felony.) 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-04
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: 117-hjres-6
Sponsor: Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
Introduced: 2021-01-04 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional elections
Constitution and constitutional amendments
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: 
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment limiting Representatives to six terms and Senators to two terms. The amendment shall not apply to any person who served as a Representative or a Senator before the 117th Congress. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-04
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: 117-hjres-7
Sponsor: Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
Introduced: 2021-01-04 in the House
Subjects: Budget process
Congress
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Legislative rules and procedure
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: 
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: 2021-03-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Introduced in House
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for balanced budgets for the Government.

Bill: 117-hjres-8
Sponsor: Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
Introduced: 2021-01-04 in the House
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Budget deficits and national debt
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: 
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 amendment also requires the President to submit an annual budget in which total outlays for the fiscal year do not exceed total receipts. 
 
Congress may waive the requirements for any fiscal year in which (1) a declaration of war is in effect by a roll call vote, or (2) a declaration of a natural disaster or a national emergency is in effect that was declared by a joint resolution that became law after being adopted by a majority of each chamber of Congress. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Introduced in House
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve to four in the House of Representatives and two in the Senate.

Bill: 117-hjres-9
Sponsor: Rep. Hollingsworth, Trey [R-IN-9]
Introduced: 2021-01-04 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional elections
Constitution and constitutional amendments
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: 
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment limiting Representatives to four terms and Senators to two terms. Terms beginning before ratification of this amendment do not count towards these term limits.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of September 2021 as "Gospel Music Heritage Month" and honoring gospel music for its valuable and longstanding contributions to the culture of the United States.

Bill: 117-hjres-10
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2021-01-04 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Music
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-04
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: 2021-01-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-04
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: 117-hjres-11
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large]
Introduced: 2021-01-04 in the House
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Constitution and constitutional amendments
Judges
Supreme Court

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: 
This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution to require that the Supreme Court consist of nine Justices.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Introduced in House
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.

Bill: 117-hjres-12
Sponsor: Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5]
Introduced: 2021-01-04 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional elections
Constitution and constitutional amendments
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: 
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment limiting Representatives to three terms and Senators to two terms. Terms beginning before the ratification of this amendment do not count towards these term limits.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Introduced in House
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution requiring that each agency and department's funding is justified.

Bill: 117-hjres-13
Sponsor: Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]
Introduced: 2021-01-04 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: 2021-01-04
text: 
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 amendment also requires the President to submit an annual budget in which total outlays do not exceed total receipts. The President's budget must also include 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: 2021-03-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-04
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: 117-hjres-14
Sponsor: Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
Introduced: 2021-01-11 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: 2021-01-11
text: 

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: 2021-03-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2021-01-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-01-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-11
text: Introduced in House
Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles and services.

Bill: 117-hjres-15
Sponsor: Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]
Introduced: 2021-01-15 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

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-15
text: 
This joint resolution prohibits the proposed foreign military sale of certain defense articles and services to Saudi Arabia.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-01-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-01-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-15
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: 117-hjres-16
Sponsor: Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]
Introduced: 2021-01-15 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: 2021-01-15
text: 
This joint resolution prohibits the issuance of a manufacturing license, technical assistance license, or export license with respect to certain proposed agreements or transfers of specified defense articles or services to Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, Spain, or Italy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-01-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-01-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-15
text: Introduced in House
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.

Bill: 117-hjres-18
Sponsor: Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1]
Introduced: 2021-01-25 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional elections
Constitution and constitutional amendments
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-25
text: 
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment limiting Representatives to three terms and Senators to two terms. Terms beginning before the ratification of this amendment do not count towards term limits.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2021-01-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-01-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-25
text: Introduced in House