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A joint resolution to provide for the resolution of issues in a railway labor-management dispute, and for other purposes.

Bill: 117-sjres-61
Sponsor: Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC]
Introduced: 2022-09-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-12
text: 
This joint resolution requires the parties to the disputes between certain railroads and labor organizations to accept the recommendations in the report of the Presidential Emergency Board Numbered 250 that was issued on August 16, 2022, with respect to any such disputes that remain unresolved by 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on September 16, 2022.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-12
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2022-09-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution approving the location of a memorial to commemorate the commitment of the United States to a free press by honoring journalists who sacrificed their lives in service to that cause.

Bill: 117-sjres-62
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2022-09-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: District of Columbia
Monuments and memorials
News media and reporting
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-14
text: 
This joint resolution approves of a location of a commemorative work to honor the commitment of the United States to a free press by honoring journalists who sacrificed their lives in service to that cause. Specifically, the approved location is within Area I, as depicted on the map titled 
Commemorative Areas Washington, DC and Environs
, and dated June 24, 2003. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-01
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
action_date: 2022-09-14
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
action_date: 2022-09-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020.

Bill: 117-sjres-63
Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS]
Introduced: 2022-09-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health programs administration and funding
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
War and emergency powers

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-22
text: 
This joint resolution terminates the national emergency concerning COVID-19 declared by the President on March 13, 2020.

action_date: 2022-11-15
text: 
This joint resolution terminates the national emergency concerning COVID-19 declared by the President on March 13, 2020.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-16
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2022-11-16
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2022-11-16
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2022-11-15
text: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 61 - 37. Record Vote Number: 355. (consideration: CR S6682-6686; text: CR S6686)
action_date: 2022-11-15
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 61 - 37. Record Vote Number: 355.(consideration: CR S6682-6686; text: CR S6686)
action_date: 2022-11-15
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
action_date: 2022-10-11
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 523.
action_date: 2022-10-11
text: Senate Committee on Finance discharged pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1622.
action_date: 2022-10-11
text: Senate Committee on Finance discharged pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1622.
action_date: 2022-09-22
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2022-09-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution disapproving of the rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility".

Bill: 117-sjres-64
Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS]
Introduced: 2022-11-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Department of Homeland Security
Immigrant health and welfare
Immigration status and procedures

Summary:
action_date: 2022-11-14
text: 
This joint resolution nullifies the final rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security titled 
 Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility 
 and published on September 9, 2022. 
 
The 2022 final rule nullified an August 14, 2019, final rule. The 2019 final rule made it more likely that a non-U.S. national (
alien
 under federal law) would be denied admission or lawful permanent resident status because that individual is likely to become a public charge (i.e., receive certain public benefits). This joint resolution restores into effect the nullified 2019 final rule.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-14
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-11-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights".

Bill: 117-sjres-65
Sponsor: Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
Introduced: 2022-12-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Business ethics
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Congressional oversight
Department of Labor
Employee benefits and pensions
Financial services and investments

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-01
text: 
This joint resolution nullifies a Department of Labor rule concerning the fiduciary duties with respect to employee benefit plans.
 
Under the rule issued on December 1, 2022, plan fiduciaries may consider climate change and other environmental, social, and governance factors when they make investment decisions and when they exercise shareholder rights, including voting on shareholder resolutions and board nominations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-01
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2022-12-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services".

Bill: 117-sjres-66
Sponsor: Sen. Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL]
Introduced: 2022-12-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-13
text: 
This joint resolution nullifies the interim final rule issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) titled 
Reproductive Health Services
 and published on September 9, 2022. The rule authorizes the VA to provide certain abortion-related care to veterans. The rule also applies to such care provided to beneficiaries covered under the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-13
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2022-12-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to the fundamental right to vote.

Bill: 117-sjres-67
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Introduced: 2022-12-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: 
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment related to the fundamental right to vote.
 
Specifically, it grants every U.S. citizen of legal voting age the fundamental right to vote in any public election held in the jurisdiction in which the citizen resides.
 
Next, it specifies that the fundamental right to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States, a state, or a political subdivision of a state, unless the denial or abridgment is in furtherance of a compelling governmental interest by the least restrictive means.
 
Finally, it repeals a specific portion of the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution, which allows for the denial of the right to vote based on crime. (Currently, some states disallow individuals from voting, either temporarily or indefinitely, after incarceration for a felony.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S7259-7260)
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights".

Bill: 117-sjres-68
Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]
Introduced: 2022-12-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Business ethics
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Congressional oversight
Department of Labor
Employee benefits and pensions
Financial services and investments

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: 
This joint resolution nullifies a Department of Labor rule concerning the fiduciary duties with respect to employee benefit plans.
 
Under the rule issued on December 1, 2022, plan fiduciaries may consider climate change and other environmental, social, and governance factors when they make investment decisions and when they exercise shareholder rights, including voting on shareholder resolutions and board nominations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution 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-sjres-69
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Introduced: 2022-12-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: 

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment requiring the President and Vice President to be jointly elected directly by the people of the states and the District of Columbia over the age of 18.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Lesser Prairie-Chicken; Threatened Status With Section 4(d) Rule for the Northern Distinct Population Segment and Endangered Status for the Southern Distinct Population Segment".

Bill: 117-sjres-70
Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS]
Introduced: 2022-12-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Birds
Department of the Interior
Endangered and threatened species

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-21
text: 
This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service titled 
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Lesser Prairie-Chicken; Threatened Status With Section 4(d) Rule for the Northern Distinct Population Segment and Endangered Status for the Southern Distinct Population Segmen
t and published on November 25, 2022. The rule adds the Northern Distinct Population Segment of lesser prairie-chicken to the list of threatened species and the Southern District Population Segment of lesser prairie-chicken to the list of endangered species.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-21
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
action_date: 2022-12-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution establishing a Committee to Inform the President of the United States that a quorum of each House is assembled.

Bill: 117-sres-1
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2021-01-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional operations and organization
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-03
text: 
This resolution establishes a Senate committee to join with a corresponding House of Representatives committee, which shall notify the President that a quorum of each chamber has assembled. 

action_date: 2021-01-03
text: 
This resolution establishes a Senate committee to join with a corresponding House of Representatives committee, which shall notify the President that a quorum of each chamber has assembled. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-01-03
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2021-01-03
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6; text: CR S6)
action_date: 2021-01-03
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6; text: CR S6)
action_date: 2021-01-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution informing the House of Representatives that a quorum of the Senate is assembled.

Bill: 117-sres-2
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2021-01-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional operations and organization
House of Representatives
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-03
text: 
This resolution informs the House of Representatives that a quorum of the Senate is assembled.

action_date: 2021-01-03
text: 
This resolution informs the House of Representatives that a quorum of the Senate is assembled.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-01-03
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2021-01-03
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6; text: CR S6)
action_date: 2021-01-03
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6; text: CR S6)
action_date: 2021-01-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution fixing the hour of daily meeting of the Senate.

Bill: 117-sres-3
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2021-01-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional operations and organization
Legislative rules and procedure
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-03
text: 
This resolution sets the daily meeting time of the Senate at noon unless otherwise ordered.

action_date: 2021-01-03
text: 
This resolution sets the daily meeting time of the Senate at noon unless otherwise ordered.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-01-03
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2021-01-03
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6; text: CR S6)
action_date: 2021-01-03
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6; text: CR S6)
action_date: 2021-01-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution fixing the hour of daily meeting of the Senate.

Bill: 117-sres-4
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2021-01-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional operations and organization
Legislative rules and procedure
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-03
text: 
This resolution sets the daily meeting time of the Senate at 12:01 p.m. unless otherwise ordered.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-01-03
text: Submitted in the Senate. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Over, Under the Rule.
action_date: 2021-01-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the memory of Officer Brian David Sicknick of the United States Capitol Police for his selfless acts of heroism on the grounds of the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021.

Bill: 117-sres-5
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2021-01-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Civil disturbances
Congressional officers and employees
Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Crimes against property
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Law enforcement officers
Subversive activities
Terrorism
U.S. Capitol
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-19
text: 
This resolution honors the memory of U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian D. Sicknick for sacrificing his life in the line of duty on January 6, 2021, and it calls for justice to be brought to those responsible for the attack on the Capitol and the death of Officer Sicknick.

action_date: 2021-01-19
text: 
This resolution honors the memory of U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian D. Sicknick for sacrificing his life in the line of duty on January 6, 2021, and it calls for justice to be brought to those responsible for the attack on the Capitol and the death of Officer Sicknick.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-01-19
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S62; text: CR S61-62)
action_date: 2021-01-19
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S62; text: CR S61-62)
action_date: 2021-01-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to elect Patrick J. Leahy, a Senator from the State of Vermont, to be President pro tempore of the Senate of the United States.

Bill: 117-sres-6
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2021-01-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional leadership
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-20
text: 
This resolution elects Senator Patrick J. Leahy from Vermont as the President pro tempore of the Senate.

action_date: 2021-01-20
text: 
This resolution elects Senator Patrick J. Leahy from Vermont as the President pro tempore of the Senate.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-01-20
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S64; text: CR S72-73)
action_date: 2021-01-20
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S64; text: CR S72-73)
action_date: 2021-01-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the thanks of the Senate to the Honorable Chuck Grassley for his service as President Pro Tempore of the United States Senate and to designate Senator Grassley as President Pro Tempore Emeritus of the United States Senate.

Bill: 117-sres-7
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2021-01-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional leadership
Congressional tributes
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-20
text: 
This resolution thanks Senator Chuck Grassley for his dedication and commitment during his service as the President pro tempore of the Senate, and it designates Senator Grassley the President pro tempore emeritus of the Senate.

action_date: 2021-01-20
text: 
This resolution thanks Senator Chuck Grassley for his dedication and commitment during his service as the President pro tempore of the Senate, and it designates Senator Grassley the President pro tempore emeritus of the Senate.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-01-20
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S64; text: CR S73)
action_date: 2021-01-20
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S64; text: CR S73)
action_date: 2021-01-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution notifying the President of the United States of the election of a President pro tempore.

Bill: 117-sres-8
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2021-01-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional leadership
Members of Congress
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-20
text: 
This resolution notifies the President of the United States of the election of the Honorable Patrick J. Leahy as President pro tempore of the Senate.

action_date: 2021-01-20
text: 
This resolution notifies the President of the United States of the election of the Honorable Patrick J. Leahy as President pro tempore of the Senate.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-01-20
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S64; text: CR S73)
action_date: 2021-01-20
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S64; text: CR S73)
action_date: 2021-01-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution notifying the House of Representatives of the election of a President pro tempore.

Bill: 117-sres-9
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2021-01-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional leadership
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-20
text: 
This resolution notifies the House of Representatives of the election of the Honorable Patrick J. Leahy as President pro tempore of the Senate.

action_date: 2021-01-20
text: 
This resolution notifies the House of Representatives of the election of the Honorable Patrick J. Leahy as President pro tempore of the Senate.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-01-20
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S64; text: CR S73)
action_date: 2021-01-20
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S64; text: CR S73)
action_date: 2021-01-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution electing Gary B. Myrick, of Virginia, as Secretary for the Majority of the Senate.

Bill: 117-sres-10
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2021-01-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional officers and employees
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-20
text: 
This resolution elects Gary B. Myrick of Virginia as the Secretary for the Majority of the Senate.

action_date: 2021-01-20
text: 
This resolution elects Gary B. Myrick of Virginia as the Secretary for the Majority of the Senate.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-01-20
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S64-65; text: CR S73)
action_date: 2021-01-20
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S64-65; text: CR S73)
action_date: 2021-01-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution electing Robert M. Duncan, of the District of Columbia, as Secretary for the Minority of the Senate.

Bill: 117-sres-11
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2021-01-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional officers and employees
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-20
text: 
This resolution elects Robert M. Duncan of the District of Columbia as Secretary for the Minority of the Senate.

action_date: 2021-01-20
text: 
This resolution elects Robert M. Duncan of the District of Columbia as Secretary for the Minority of the Senate.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-01-20
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S65; text: CR S73)
action_date: 2021-01-20
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S65; text: CR S73)
action_date: 2021-01-20
text: Introduced in Senate