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Approving the location of a memorial to commemorate America's commitment to a free press by honoring journalists who sacrificed their lives in service to that cause.

Bill: 117-hjres-96
Sponsor: Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-32]
Introduced: 2022-09-15 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-15
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: 2022-09-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2022-09-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-09-15
text: Introduced in House
Disapproving of the rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility".

Bill: 117-hjres-97
Sponsor: Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22]
Introduced: 2022-09-21 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Department of Homeland Security
Immigrant health and welfare
Immigration status and procedures

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-21
text: 
This joint resolution nullifies the final rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security titled 
Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility
 
 
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: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
action_date: 2022-09-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-09-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-09-21
text: Introduced in House
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right to vote.

Bill: 117-hjres-98
Sponsor: Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2]
Introduced: 2022-09-21 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-21
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.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2022-09-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-09-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-09-21
text: Introduced in House
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to parental rights.

Bill: 117-hjres-99
Sponsor: Rep. Lesko, Debbie [R-AZ-8]
Introduced: 2022-10-18 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Child care and development
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Elementary and secondary education
Family relationships

Summary:
action_date: 2022-10-18
text: 
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment stating that
 
 
the liberty of parents to direct the upbringing, education, and care of their children is a fundamental right; 
 
the parental right to direct education includes the right to choose, as an alternative to public education, private, religious, or home schools, and the right to make reasonable choices within public schools for one's child; 
 
neither the United States nor any state shall infringe upon these rights without demonstrating that its governmental interest as applied to the person is of the highest order and not otherwise served; 
 
the parental rights guaranteed by this amendment shall not be denied or abridged on account of disability; and
 
this amendment shall not be construed to apply to a parental action or decision that would end life. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-10-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-10-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-10-18
text: Introduced in House
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the permissible sources of funding for elections for public office and State ballot measures.

Bill: 117-hjres-101
Sponsor: Rep. McNerney, Jerry [D-CA-9]
Introduced: 2022-12-08 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: 

 
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that limits the permissible sources of funding for elections to public office and state ballot measures. Specifically, funding to support or oppose a campaign for election to public office may only be provided through (1) contributions by individual citizens to the principal campaign committee controlled by the candidate, or (2) a public election financing or voter education system. Funding to support or oppose a state ballot measure may only be provided through (1) contributions by individuals eligible to vote on the measure, or (2) through a public election financing or voter education system. 
 
Congress, the states, and local jurisdictions must establish contribution limits. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Introduced in House
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-hjres-102
Sponsor: Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27]
Introduced: 2022-12-13 in the House
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: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2022-12-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-13
text: Introduced in House
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-hjres-103
Sponsor: Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6]
Introduced: 2022-12-15 in the House
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: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: Introduced in House
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-hjres-104
Sponsor: Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1]
Introduced: 2022-12-20 in the House
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: 2022-12-20
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: 2022-12-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2022-12-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-20
text: Introduced in House
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-hjres-105
Sponsor: Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1]
Introduced: 2022-12-21 in the House
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: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2022-12-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-21
text: Introduced in House
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill: 117-hjres-106
Sponsor: Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1]
Introduced: 2022-12-23 in the House
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-23
text: 
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting total outlays for a fiscal year from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year or 18.5% of the economic output of the United States. The amendment also requires a cancellation of budget authority that is equal to the amount by which total outlays exceeded these limits during the preceding fiscal year. 
 
The amendment requires a three-fourths roll call vote of each chamber of Congress to increase the public debt limit or increase revenue. 
 
The amendment also requires the President to submit an annual budget in which total outlays do not exceed total receipts. 
 
Congress may waive these requirements due to a declaration of war or a military conflict that causes an imminent and serious military threat to national security. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-12-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-23
text: Introduced in House
Reserved for the Speaker.

Bill: 117-hr-2
Introduced: 2021-01-03 in the House

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-03
text: Introduced in House
Reserved for the Speaker.

Bill: 117-hr-9
Introduced: 2021-01-03 in the House

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-03
text: Introduced in House
Reserved for the Speaker.

Bill: 117-hr-10
Introduced: 2021-01-03 in the House

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-03
text: Introduced in House
Reserved for the Minority Leader.

Bill: 117-hr-11
Introduced: 2021-01-03 in the House

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-03
text: Introduced in House
Reserved for the Minority Leader.

Bill: 117-hr-12
Introduced: 2021-01-03 in the House

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-03
text: Introduced in House
Reserved for the Minority Leader.

Bill: 117-hr-13
Introduced: 2021-01-03 in the House

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-03
text: Introduced in House
Reserved for the Minority Leader.

Bill: 117-hr-14
Introduced: 2021-01-03 in the House

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-03
text: Introduced in House
Reserved for the Minority Leader.

Bill: 117-hr-15
Introduced: 2021-01-03 in the House

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-03
text: Introduced in House
Reserved for the Minority Leader.

Bill: 117-hr-16
Introduced: 2021-01-03 in the House

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-03
text: Introduced in House
Reserved for the Minority Leader.

Bill: 117-hr-17
Introduced: 2021-01-03 in the House

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-03
text: Introduced in House
Reserved for the Minority Leader.

Bill: 117-hr-20
Introduced: 2021-01-03 in the House

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-03
text: Introduced in House
Inspector General Protection Act

Bill: 117-hr-23
Sponsor: Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-33]
Introduced: 2021-01-04 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Federal officials
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government studies and investigations
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: 

Inspector General Protection Act

 
This bill requires the President to notify Congress each time the President places an inspector general on nonduty status.
 
If the President fails to make a formal nomination for a vacant inspector general position within 210 days after the vacancy occurred, the President shall communicate to Congress within 30 days after the end of such period (1) the reasons why the President has not yet made a formal nomination, and (2) a target date for making a formal nomination.
 
 

action_date: 2021-01-05
text: 

Inspector General Protection Act

 
This bill requires the President to notify Congress each time the President places an inspector general on nonduty status.
 
If the President fails to make a formal nomination for a vacant inspector general position within 210 days after the vacancy occurred, the President shall communicate to Congress within 30 days after the end of such period (1) the reasons why the President has not yet made a formal nomination, and (2) a target date for making a formal nomination.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-01-06
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2021-01-05
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2021-01-05
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H66-67)
action_date: 2021-01-05
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H66-67)
action_date: 2021-01-05
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 23.
action_date: 2021-01-05
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H66-68)
action_date: 2021-01-05
text: Mrs. Maloney, Carolyn B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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: 2021-01-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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: 2021-01-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Introduced in House
Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-24
Sponsor: Rep. Massie, Thomas [R-KY-4]
Introduced: 2021-01-04 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Accounting and auditing
Bank accounts, deposits, capital
Congressional oversight
Federal Reserve System
Government studies and investigations

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: 

Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2021

 
This bill establishes requirements regarding audits of certain financial agencies performed by the Government Accountability Office (GAO).
 
Specifically, the bill directs the GAO to complete, within 12 months, an audit of the Federal Reserve Board and Federal Reserve banks. In addition, the bill allows the GAO to audit the Federal Reserve Board and Federal Reserve banks with respect to (1) international financial transactions; (2) deliberations, decisions, or actions on monetary policy matters; (3) transactions made under the direction of the Federal Open Market Committee; and (4) discussions or communications among Federal Reserve officers, board members, and employees regarding any of these matters. 


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
FairTax Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-25
Sponsor: Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]
Introduced: 2021-01-04 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Department of the Treasury
Employment taxes
Executive agency funding and structure
Foreign and international corporations
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Gambling
Games and hobbies
General taxation matters
Government information and archives
Government trust funds
Income tax credits
Income tax deductions
Income tax rates
Interest, dividends, interest rates
Intergovernmental relations
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Medicare
Poverty and welfare assistance
Sales and excise taxes
Small business
Social security and elderly assistance
State and local government operations
State and local taxation
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers
Tax reform and tax simplification
Taxation of foreign income
Transfer and inheritance taxes

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: 

FairTax Act of 
 
2021

 
This bill imposes a national sales tax on the use or consumption in the United States of taxable property or services in lieu of the current income taxes, payroll taxes, and estate and gift taxes. The rate of the sales tax will be 23% in 2023, with adjustments to the rate in subsequent years. There are exemptions from the tax for used and intangible property; for property or services purchased for business, export, or investment purposes; and for state government functions. 
 
Under the bill, family members who are lawful U.S. residents receive a monthly sales tax rebate (Family Consumption Allowance) based upon criteria related to family size and poverty guidelines.
 
The states have the responsibility for administering, collecting, and remitting the sales tax to the Treasury.
 
Tax revenues are to be allocated among (1) the general revenue, (2) the old-age and survivors insurance trust fund, (3) the disability insurance trust fund, (4) the hospital insurance trust fund, and (5) the federal supplementary medical insurance trust fund. 
 
No funding is authorized for the operations of the Internal Revenue Service after FY2025. 
 
Finally, the bill terminates the national sales tax if the Sixteenth Amendment to the Constitution (authorizing an income tax) is not repealed within seven years after the enactment of this bill. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Introduced in House
Settlement Agreement Information Database Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-27
Sponsor: Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6]
Introduced: 2021-01-04 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Government information and archives
Legal fees and court costs

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: 

Settlement Agreement Information Database Act of 2021

 
This bill requires executive agencies to submit information regarding settlement agreements to a public database. Specifically, an agency must submit information regarding any settlement agreement (including a consent decree) entered into by the agency related to an alleged violation of federal law. If an agency determines that information regarding an agreement must remain confidential to protect the public interest, the agency must publish an explanation of why the information is confidential.

action_date: 2021-01-05
text: 

Settlement Agreement Information Database Act of 2021

 
This bill requires executive agencies to submit information regarding settlement agreements to a public database. Specifically, an agency must submit information regarding any settlement agreement (including a consent decree) entered into by the agency related to an alleged violation of federal law. If an agency determines that information regarding an agreement must remain confidential to protect the public interest, the agency must publish an explanation of why the information is confidential.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-01-06
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2021-01-05
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2021-01-05
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H69-70)
action_date: 2021-01-05
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H69-70)
action_date: 2021-01-05
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 27.
action_date: 2021-01-05
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H69-71)
action_date: 2021-01-05
text: Mrs. Maloney, Carolyn B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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: 2021-01-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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: 2021-01-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-04
text: Introduced in House