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A joint resolution proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States relative to the line item veto, a limitation on the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve, and requiring a vote of two-thirds of the membership of both Houses of Congress on any legislation raising or imposing new taxes or fees.

Bill: 117-sjres-2
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Introduced: 2021-01-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Appropriations
Congressional elections
Constitution and constitutional amendments
General taxation matters
House of Representatives
Income tax credits
Income tax deductions
Income tax rates
Legislative rules and procedure
Members of Congress
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Senate
User charges and fees

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-22
text: 
This joint resolution proposes constitutional amendments that (1) authorize the President to reduce or disapprove any appropriation in a bill or joint resolution using a line-item veto, (2) prohibit Members of Congress from serving more than six terms in the House of Representatives or two terms in the Senate, and (3) require a two-thirds vote of each chamber of Congress for legislation that imposes or raises any tax or fee. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-01-22
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-01-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to limiting the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.

Bill: 117-sjres-3
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Introduced: 2021-01-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional elections
Constitution and constitutional amendments
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-22
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: 2021-01-22
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-01-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of not more than 9 justices.

Bill: 117-sjres-4
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Introduced: 2021-01-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Constitution and constitutional amendments
Judges
Supreme Court

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-22
text: 
This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution requiring the Supreme Court to be composed of not more than nine Justices.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-01-22
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-01-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring that the Federal budget be balanced.

Bill: 117-sjres-5
Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
Introduced: 2021-01-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Budget deficits and national debt
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Income tax rates
Judicial review and appeals
Legislative rules and procedure
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-22
text: 
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: 2021-01-22
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-01-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to balancing the budget.

Bill: 117-sjres-6
Sponsor: Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS]
Introduced: 2021-02-03 in the Senate
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: 2021-02-03
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: 2021-02-03
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-02-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Minor Consent for Vaccinations Amendment Act of 2020.

Bill: 117-sjres-7
Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
Introduced: 2021-02-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Congressional oversight
District of Columbia
Immunology and vaccination
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-08
text: 
This joint resolution nullifies the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Minor Consent for Vaccinations Amendment Act of 2020, enacted by the council on December 23, 2020, and transmitted on February 4, 2021 [
sic
], to Congress pursuant to the District of Columbia Home Rule Act. The act authorizes a minor, 11 years of age or older, to consent to receive a vaccine if the minor is capable of meeting the informed consent standard and the vaccine is recommended by the United States Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and will be provided in accordance with its recommended immunization schedule.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-08
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2021-02-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution providing for the appointment of Barbara M. Barrett as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

Bill: 117-sjres-8
Sponsor: Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT]
Introduced: 2021-02-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Federal officials
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Smithsonian Institution

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-23
text: 
This joint resolution appoints Barbara M. Barrett as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-23
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
action_date: 2021-02-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution 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-sjres-9
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Introduced: 2021-02-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Constitution and constitutional amendments
Judges
Supreme Court

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-25
text: 
This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution to require that the Supreme Court consist of nine Justices.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-01
text: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 8.
action_date: 2021-02-25
text: Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
action_date: 2021-02-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq, and for other purposes.

Bill: 117-sjres-10
Sponsor: Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
Introduced: 2021-03-03 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Conflicts and wars
Iraq
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
War and emergency powers

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: 
This joint resolution repeals specified authorizations for the use of military force against Iraq.

action_date: 2021-08-04
text: 
This joint resolution repeals specified authorizations for the use of military force against Iraq.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-08-04
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 117.
action_date: 2021-08-04
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2021-08-04
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2021-08-04
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2021-07-12
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Hearings held.
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1030)
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the authority of Congress and the States to regulate corporations, limited liability companies, and other corporate entities established by the laws of any State, the United States, or any foreign state.

Bill: 117-sjres-11
Sponsor: Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT]
Introduced: 2021-03-15 in the Senate
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: 2021-03-15
text: 
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment declaring that (1) the rights enumerated in the Constitution and other rights retained by the people are the rights of natural persons; (2) the terms "people," "person," and "citizen" as used in the Constitution do not include corporate entities; and (3) corporate entities are subject to such regulation as the people, through representatives in Congress and state representatives, may determine reasonable, consistent with the powers of Congress and the states.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-15
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-03-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States which requires (except during time of war and subject to suspension by Congress) that the total amount of money expended by the United States during any fiscal year not exceed the amount of certain revenue received by the United States during such fiscal year and not exceed 20 percent of the gross domestic product of the United States during the previous calendar year.

Bill: 117-sjres-12
Sponsor: Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL]
Introduced: 2021-03-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Budget deficits and national debt
Constitution and constitutional amendments

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-18
text: 
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting the total amount of money expended by the United States during a fiscal year from exceeding total revenue received for that fiscal year, excluding revenue from the issuance of bonds, notes, or other obligations of the United States. 
 
The amendment also prohibits the total amount of money expended by the United States in any fiscal year from exceeding 20% of the gross domestic product of the United States. 
 
The restrictions do not apply during a fiscal year in which a declaration of war is in effect, or if three-fifths of each chamber of Congress votes to suspend the restrictions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-18
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-03-18
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 Securities and Exchange Commission relating to "Procedural Requirements and Resubmission Thresholds Under Exchange Act Rule 14a-8".

Bill: 117-sjres-16
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Introduced: 2021-03-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Congressional oversight
Corporate finance and management
Securities
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-25
text: 
This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission titled 
Procedural Requirements and Resubmission Thresholds Under Exchange Act Rule 14a-8
 and published on November 4, 2020. 
 
The rule provides additional requirements for the inclusion of shareholder proposals in proxy statements, such as increasing the securities ownership requirements for submitting a proposal and increasing the level of support a proposal must receive to be eligible for resubmission at a future shareholder meeting. (Proxy statements must be filed by a publicly traded company and provided to shareholders before shareholder meetings. Proxy statements contain information regarding matters such as the election of directors and shareholder proposals.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-25
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
action_date: 2021-03-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution 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: 117-sjres-17
Sponsor: Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
Introduced: 2021-04-15 in the Senate
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: 2021-04-15
text: 
This joint resolution requires either the advice and consent of the Senate or an act of Congress before the President may suspend, denounce, 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, denounce, 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.

action_date: 2022-04-06
text: 
This joint resolution requires either the advice and consent of the Senate or an act of Congress before the President may suspend, denounce, or withdraw the United States from the North Atlantic Treaty. No funds may be used to support any efforts to suspend, denounce, or withdraw the United States from the treaty unless (1) both the House and the Senate pass a joint resolution approving withdrawal by a two-thirds vote, or (2) the funds are used pursuant to an act of Congress.
 
The President shall notify Congress in writing of any effort to suspend, denounce, or withdraw from the treaty at least 180 days before taking such action. The President must also consult with Congress before providing such written notification. 
 
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: 2022-04-06
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 337.
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
action_date: 2022-03-29
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1990-1991)
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to repeal the twenty-third article of amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill: 117-sjres-18
Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS]
Introduced: 2021-04-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Constitution and constitutional amendments
District of Columbia
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Voting rights

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-22
text: 
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment repealing the Twenty-third Amendment to the Constitution (allowing citizens residing in the District of Columbia to vote for presidential electors, who in turn vote in the electoral college for the President and Vice President).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-22
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-04-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed transfer to Israel of certain defense articles, including defense services and technical data.

Bill: 117-sjres-19
Sponsor: Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]
Introduced: 2021-05-20 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Foreign aid and international relief
Israel
Middle East
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Trade restrictions

Summary:
action_date: 2021-05-20
text: 
This joint resolution prohibits the issuance of an export license for specified defense articles, defense services, and technical data for end use by Israel.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-05-20
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2021-05-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.

Bill: 117-sjres-20
Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
Introduced: 2021-06-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Constitution and constitutional amendments
First Amendment rights
National symbols

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-14
text: 
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to authorize Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the U.S. flag.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-06-14
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-06-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit the use of slavery and involuntary servitude as a punishment for a crime.

Bill: 117-sjres-21
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Introduced: 2021-06-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Constitution and constitutional amendments
Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Criminal procedure and sentencing

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: 
This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that prohibits slavery and involuntary servitude as a criminal punishment.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution to prospectively repeal the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force.

Bill: 117-sjres-22
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2021-08-09 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Military operations and strategy
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Terrorism
War and emergency powers

Summary:
action_date: 2021-08-09
text: 
This joint resolution repeals the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force, effective one year after the date of enactment of the resolution. The 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force authorized the President to use all necessary and appropriate force against the nations, organizations, or persons determined to have taken part in carrying out the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-08-09
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2021-08-09
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 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relating to "Temporary Halt in Residential Evictions in Communities with Substantial or High Transmission of COVID-19 To Prevent the Further Spread of COVID-19".

Bill: 117-sjres-23
Sponsor: Sen. Toomey, Patrick [R-PA]
Introduced: 2021-08-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Housing and Community Development
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Congressional oversight
Department of Health and Human Services
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Landlord and tenant

Summary:
action_date: 2021-08-10
text: 
This joint resolution nullifies the order submitted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention titled 
Temporary Halt in Residential Evictions in Communities With Substantial or High Transmission of COVID-19 To Prevent the Further Spread of COVID-19
 and published on August 6, 2021.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-08-10
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2021-08-10
text: Introduced in Senate