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A joint resolution formally apologizing for the nuclear legacy of the United States in the Republic of the Marshall Islands and affirming the importance of the free association between the Government of the United States and the Government of the Marshall Islands.

Bill: 117-sjres-40
Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2022-03-01 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Air quality
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Emergency planning and evacuation
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Foreign aid and international relief
Health care coverage and access
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
International law and treaties
Marshall Islands
Medical research
Nuclear weapons
Pacific Ocean
Radiation
Radioactive wastes and releases
Veterans' medical care
Water quality

Summary:
action_date: 2022-03-01
text: 
This joint resolution expresses that Congress 
 
 
recognizes that the United States' nuclear testing program and radioactive waste disposal in the Marshall Islands caused irreparable material and intangible harm to the people of those islands, 
 
apologizes on behalf of the United States to the individuals and families of the Marshall Islands for the hardships they have endured as a result of the U.S. nuclear testing program and radioactive waste disposal, and 
 
recognizes that it is incumbent on the United States to open dialogue regarding the nuclear legacy of the United States in Marshall Islands during any negotiation of the Compact of Free Association or its subsidiary agreements.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-03-01
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S885-886)
action_date: 2022-03-01
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 Health and Human Services relating to "Ensuring Access to Equitable, Affordable, Client-Centered, Quality Family Planning Services".

Bill: 117-sjres-41
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Introduced: 2022-03-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Abortion
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Congressional oversight
Department of Health and Human Services
Family planning and birth control
Health care coverage and access

Summary:
action_date: 2022-03-16
text: 
This joint resolution nullifies the rule issued by the Department of Health and Human Services on October 7, 2021, that reverts requirements for federally funded providers of family planning services to those in effect before May 3, 2019, and makes other changes to family planning programs. Specific changes in the rule include (1) removing restrictions on pregnancy options counseling and referrals for abortion services, (2) eliminating requirements for physical and financial separation between abortion-related activities and specified family planning activities, and (3) providing a particular focus on health equity.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-04-27
text: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 49. Record Vote Number: 140.
action_date: 2022-04-27
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 355.
action_date: 2022-04-27
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
action_date: 2022-04-27
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
action_date: 2022-03-16
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2022-03-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill: 117-sjres-42
Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]
Introduced: 2022-03-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Budget deficits and national debt
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2022-03-17
text: 
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting total federal expenditures for a year from exceeding the average annual federal revenue collected in the three prior years, adjusted for changes in population and inflation. Expenditures for payment of debt and revenues derived from borrowing are excluded. 
 
Congress may authorize specific expenditures in excess of the limit for up to one year by declaring an emergency with a roll call vote of two-thirds of each chamber. 
 
The requirements take effect in the first year beginning at least 90 days following ratification, except that expenditures are permitted to exceed the limit by specified amounts during each of the first nine years that the requirements are in effect. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-03-17
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-03-17
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 the Treasury and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Updating Payment Parameters, Section 1332 Waiver Implementing Regulations, and Improving Health Insurance Markets for 2022 and Beyond".

Bill: 117-sjres-43
Sponsor: Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS]
Introduced: 2022-03-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Congressional oversight
Department of Health and Human Services
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
User charges and fees

Summary:
action_date: 2022-03-23
text: 
This joint resolution nullifies the rule titled 
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Updating Payment Parameters, Section 1332 Waiver Implementing Regulations, and Improving Health Insurance Markets for 2022 and Beyond
, which was issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Department of the Treasury on September 27, 2021. The rule expands the open enrollment period for individual health coverage and rescinds the previous interpretation of certain requirements relating to Section 1332 waivers (also known as State Innovation Waivers or State Relief and Empowerment Waivers).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-03-23
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2022-03-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution relating to the disapproval of the proposed sale to the Government of Bahrain of certain defense articles and services.

Bill: 117-sjres-44
Sponsor: Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]
Introduced: 2022-03-30 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Bahrain
Congressional oversight
Foreign aid and international relief
Middle East
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Trade restrictions

Summary:
action_date: 2022-03-30
text: 
This joint resolution disapproves of the proposed sale of specified defense articles and services to Bahrain.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-03-30
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2022-03-30
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 Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives relating to "Definition of 'Frame or Receiver' and Identification of Firearms".

Bill: 117-sjres-45
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Introduced: 2022-04-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2022-04-27
text: 
This joint resolution nullifies a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives rule published on April 26, 2022, concerning regulatory definitions and identification of firearms.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-04-27
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-04-27
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 Justice and the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Procedures for Credible Fear Screening and Consideration of Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and CAT Protection Claims by Asylum Officers".

Bill: 117-sjres-46
Sponsor: Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI]
Introduced: 2022-04-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Administrative remedies
Border security and unlawful immigration
Congressional oversight
Department of Homeland Security
Immigration status and procedures
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons

Summary:
action_date: 2022-04-28
text: 
This joint resolution nullifies the interim final rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security and published on March 29, 2022, concerning procedures for the consideration of asylum claims and other related issues. (Among other changes, the interim final rule requires an asylum seeker subject to expedited removal to be screened by an asylum officer for a credible fear of persecution or torture, rather than a credible fear of persecution, reasonable possibility of persecution, or reasonable possibility of torture.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-05-26
text: Motion by Senator McConnell to reconsider the vote by which S.J. Res. 46 failed of passage (Record Vote No. 211) entered in Senate.
action_date: 2022-05-26
text: Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 48. Record Vote Number: 211. (consideration: CR S2721-2722)
action_date: 2022-05-26
text: Failed of passage/not agreed to in Senate: Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 48. Record Vote Number: 211.
action_date: 2022-05-26
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
action_date: 2022-05-25
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 396.
action_date: 2022-05-25
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
action_date: 2022-05-25
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
action_date: 2022-04-28
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-04-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution directing the Federal Trade Commission to investigate and report on anticompetitive practices and violations of antitrust law in the beef packing industry.

Bill: 117-sjres-47
Sponsor: Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]
Introduced: 2022-05-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Competition and antitrust
Consumer affairs
Corporate finance and management
Food industry and services
Inflation and prices
Meat
Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2022-05-19
text: 
This resolution directs the Federal Trade Commission to investigate and report on the extent of anticompetitive practices such as price fixing within the beef packing industry.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-05-19
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-05-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.

Bill: 117-sjres-48
Sponsor: Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]
Introduced: 2022-05-26 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Egypt
Foreign aid and international relief
Middle East
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Trade restrictions

Summary:
action_date: 2022-05-26
text: 
This joint resolution disapproves of the proposed foreign military sale of specified defense articles and services to Egypt.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-05-26
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2022-05-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Australia of certain defense articles and services.

Bill: 117-sjres-49
Sponsor: Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]
Introduced: 2022-06-06 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-06
text: 
This joint resolution prohibits the proposed foreign military sale of certain defense articles and services to Australia. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-06
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2022-06-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.

Bill: 117-sjres-50
Sponsor: Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]
Introduced: 2022-06-06 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-06
text: 
This joint resolution prohibits the proposed foreign military sale of specified defense articles and services to Egypt. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-06
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2022-06-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.

Bill: 117-sjres-51
Sponsor: Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]
Introduced: 2022-06-06 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-06
text: 
This joint resolution prohibits the proposed foreign military sale of specified defense articles and services to Egypt. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-06
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2022-06-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.

Bill: 117-sjres-52
Sponsor: Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]
Introduced: 2022-06-07 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-07
text: 
This joint resolution prohibits the proposed foreign military sale of specified defense articles and services to Egypt. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-07
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2022-06-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Australia of certain defense articles and services.

Bill: 117-sjres-53
Sponsor: Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]
Introduced: 2022-06-23 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-23
text: 
This joint resolution prohibits the proposed foreign military sale of specified defense articles and services to Australia.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-23
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2022-06-23
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 Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives relating to Definition of "Frame or Receiver" and Identification of Firearms.

Bill: 117-sjres-54
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Introduced: 2022-06-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-23
text: 
This joint resolution nullifies a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives rule published on April 26, 2022, concerning regulatory definitions and identification of firearms.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-23
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-06-23
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 Council on Environmental Quality relating to "National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions".

Bill: 117-sjres-55
Sponsor: Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]
Introduced: 2022-07-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Congressional oversight
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Environmental regulatory procedures

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-13
text: 
This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Council on Environmental Quality titled 
National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions 
and published on April 20, 2022. The rule restores regulatory provisions issued under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) that were in effect before being modified in 2020 by the 
Update to the Regulations Implementing the Procedural Provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act
 rule. 

action_date: 2022-08-04
text: 
This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Council on Environmental Quality titled 
National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions 
and published on April 20, 2022. The rule restores regulatory provisions issued under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) that were in effect before being modified in 2020 by the 
Update to the Regulations Implementing the Procedural Provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act
 rule.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-21
text: Star Print ordered on the joint resolution.
action_date: 2022-08-09
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2022-08-09
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2022-08-08
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2022-08-04
text: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number: 283. (consideration: CR S4004-4013; text: CR S4004)
action_date: 2022-08-04
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number: 283.(consideration: CR S4004-4013; text: CR S4004)
action_date: 2022-08-04
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
action_date: 2022-08-03
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 468.
action_date: 2022-08-03
text: Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
action_date: 2022-08-03
text: Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
action_date: 2022-07-13
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
action_date: 2022-07-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress.

Bill: 117-sjres-56
Sponsor: Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]
Introduced: 2022-07-14 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-14
text: 
This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against the Houthis in Yemen within 30 days of the enactment of this joint resolution unless Congress authorizes a later withdrawal date, issues a declaration of war, or specifically authorizes the use of the Armed Forces. Prohibited activities include sharing intelligence or providing logistical support to enable offensive strikes by the coalition led by Saudi Arabia. This joint resolution shall not affect any military operations directed at Al Qaeda or forces associated with Al Qaeda.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-14
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2022-07-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution redesignating the Robert E. Lee Memorial in Arlington National Cemetery as the "Arlington House National Historic Site".

Bill: 117-sjres-57
Sponsor: Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
Introduced: 2022-07-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Historic sites and heritage areas
Military history
Monuments and memorials
U.S. history
Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-18
text: 
This joint resolution redesignates the memorial to Robert. E. Lee in Arlington National Cemetery as the Arlington House National Historic Site.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-21
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
action_date: 2022-07-18
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3341)
action_date: 2022-07-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles and services.

Bill: 117-sjres-58
Sponsor: Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]
Introduced: 2022-08-04 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2022-08-04
text: 
This joint resolution prohibits the proposed foreign military sale of certain defense articles and services to Saudi Arabia.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-08-04
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2022-08-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services.

Bill: 117-sjres-59
Sponsor: Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]
Introduced: 2022-08-04 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2022-08-04
text: 
This joint resolution prohibits the proposed foreign military sale of certain defense articles and services to the United Arab Emirates.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-08-04
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2022-08-04
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 Education relating to "Final Priorities, Requirements, Definitions, and Selection Criteria-Expanding Opportunity Through Quality Charter Schools Program (CSP)-Grants to State Entities (State Entity Grants); Grants to Charter Management Organizations for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (CMO Grants); and Grants to Charter School Developers for the Opening of New Charter Schools and for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (Developer Grants)".

Bill: 117-sjres-60
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]
Introduced: 2022-09-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Congressional oversight
Department of Education
Education programs funding
Elementary and secondary education

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-08
text: 
This joint resolution nullifies a Department of Education rule published on July 6, 2022, concerning final priorities, requirements, definitions, and selection criteria for the Charter Schools Program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-14
text: Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 49. Record Vote Number: 390.
action_date: 2022-12-14
text: Failed of passage/not agreed to in Senate: Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 49. Record Vote Number: 390.
action_date: 2022-12-14
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7153)
action_date: 2022-12-13
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 640.
action_date: 2022-12-13
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
action_date: 2022-12-13
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
action_date: 2022-09-08
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2022-09-08
text: Introduced in Senate