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Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill: 117-hjres-77
Sponsor: Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19]
Introduced: 2022-03-17 in the House
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Budget deficits and national debt
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 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: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2022-03-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-03-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-03-17
text: Introduced in House
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill: 117-hjres-78
Sponsor: Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-3]
Introduced: 2022-03-21 in the House
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance

Summary:
action_date: 2022-03-21
text: 
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting (1) total outlays for a fiscal year from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year, and (2) increases to the public debt limit. 
 
For emergency situations, Congress may authorize expenditures that violate these requirements for limited times if the expenditures are approved by a two-thirds vote of each chamber. Any debt incurred from these expenditures must be paid as soon as practicable. 
 
The amendment also prohibits legislation that increases revenue from becoming law unless it is approved by a roll call vote of two-thirds of each chamber. 
 
Finally, the amendment requires the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress annually.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2022-03-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-03-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-03-21
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 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-hjres-79
Sponsor: Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27]
Introduced: 2022-03-24 in the House
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: 2022-03-24
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: 2022-03-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2022-03-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2022-03-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2022-03-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-03-24
text: Introduced in House
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the authority of Congress and the States to regulate contributions and expenditures in political campaigns and to enact public financing systems for such campaigns.

Bill: 117-hjres-80
Sponsor: Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-28]
Introduced: 2022-03-24 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Constitution and constitutional amendments
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation

Summary:
action_date: 2022-03-24
text: 
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit the Constitution from being construed to forbid Congress or the states from (1) imposing reasonable viewpoint-neutral limitations on private campaign contributions or independent election expenditures; or (2) enacting systems of public campaign financing, including those designed to restrict the influence of private wealth by offsetting campaign spending or independent expenditures with increased public funding.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2022-03-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-03-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-03-24
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 Health and Human Services relating to "Vaccine and Mask Requirements To Mitigate the Spread of COVID-19 in Head Start Programs".

Bill: 117-hjres-81
Sponsor: Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14]
Introduced: 2022-04-21 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Child health
Congressional oversight
Department of Health and Human Services
Education of the disadvantaged
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health technology, devices, supplies
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Preschool education
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2022-04-21
text: 
This joint resolution nullifies a Department of Health and Human Services rule published on November 30, 2021, concerning vaccine and mask requirements to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in Head Start programs. These programs provide comprehensive early education and development services to low-income children.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-04-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2022-04-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-04-21
text: Introduced in House
Disapproving 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-hjres-82
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Introduced: 2022-04-28 in the House
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: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
action_date: 2022-04-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-04-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-04-28
text: Introduced in House
Authorization for Use of Military Force to defend America’s Allies Resolution of 2022

Bill: 117-hjres-83
Sponsor: Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16]
Introduced: 2022-04-28 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Chemical and biological weapons
Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Europe
Military operations and strategy
Nuclear weapons
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Russia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Ukraine
War and emergency powers

Summary:
action_date: 2022-04-28
text: 

Authorization for Use of Military Force to defend America's Allies Resolution of 2022

 
This joint resolution authorizes the President, upon making a determination that Russia has used chemical, biological, or nuclear weapons in the territory of Ukraine, to use the Armed Forces as necessary and appropriate to (1) protect U.S. national security interests with respect to Ukraine, and (2) assist in defending and restoring the territorial integrity of Ukraine. 
 
No later than 48 hours after exercising such authority, the President shall make available to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate the President's determination that reliance by the United States on further diplomatic or other peaceful means alone either (1) will not adequately protect U.S. national security interests with respect to Ukraine, or (2) is not likely to defend and restore Ukraine's territorial integrity.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-04-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2022-04-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-04-28
text: Introduced in House
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration relating to civil penalties.

Bill: 117-hjres-84
Sponsor: Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]
Introduced: 2022-04-28 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2022-04-28
text: 
This joint resolution expresses congressional disapproval of the rule submitted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration relating to civil penalty rates applicable to automobile manufacturers that violate relevant corporate average fuel economy standards.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2022-04-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-04-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-04-28
text: Introduced in House
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-hjres-85
Sponsor: Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25]
Introduced: 2022-04-29 in the House
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: 2022-04-29
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: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2022-04-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-04-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-04-29
text: Introduced in House
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Department of Justice relating to "Definition of 'Frame or Receiver' and Identification of Firearms".

Bill: 117-hjres-86
Sponsor: Rep. McClain, Lisa C. [R-MI-10]
Introduced: 2022-05-06 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2022-05-06
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: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2022-05-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-05-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-05-06
text: Introduced in House
Directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress.

Bill: 117-hjres-87
Sponsor: Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4]
Introduced: 2022-05-31 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Foreign aid and international relief
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Middle East
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military command and structure
Military operations and strategy
Saudi Arabia
Yemen

Summary:
action_date: 2022-05-31
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 associated forces.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-05-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2022-05-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-05-31
text: Introduced in House
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission related to "The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors".

Bill: 117-hjres-88
Sponsor: Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-2]
Introduced: 2022-06-15 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-15
text: 
This joint resolution prospectively nullifies the rule proposed by the Securities and Exchange Commission titled 
The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors
 on April 11, 2022. The proposed rule requires registrants to disclose their climate-related risks. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2022-06-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-15
text: Introduced in House
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures with respect to Federal elections.

Bill: 117-hjres-89
Sponsor: Rep. Yarmuth, John A. [D-KY-3]
Introduced: 2022-06-23 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-23
text: 

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment specifying that protected speech does not include any financial expenditures, or in kind equivalents, with respect to a candidate for federal office, regardless of whether a communication expressly advocates the election or defeat of a specified candidate in the election.
 
The amendment gives Congress the power to enact a mandatory public financing system to provide funds to qualified candidates in federal elections, which shall be the sole source of funds raised or spent with respect to federal elections.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2022-06-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-06-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-23
text: Introduced in House
Redesignating the Robert E. Lee Memorial in Arlington National Cemetery as the "Arlington House National Historic Site".

Bill: 117-hjres-90
Sponsor: Rep. Beyer, Donald S., Jr. [D-VA-8]
Introduced: 2022-07-14 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-14
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: 2022-08-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
action_date: 2022-07-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2022-07-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2022-07-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-07-14
text: Introduced in House
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-hjres-91
Sponsor: Rep. Graves, Garret [R-LA-6]
Introduced: 2022-07-19 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-19
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: 2022-07-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2022-07-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-07-19
text: Introduced in House
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to repeal the sixteenth article of amendment.

Bill: 117-hjres-92
Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-2]
Introduced: 2022-08-12 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Constitution and constitutional amendments
General taxation matters

Summary:
action_date: 2022-08-12
text: 
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment repealing the Sixteenth Amendment to the Constitution (authorizing taxation of income).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2022-08-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-08-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-08-12
text: Introduced in House
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require the United States and the States to jointly ensure a high-quality education to all persons within the United States.

Bill: 117-hjres-93
Sponsor: Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-11]
Introduced: 2022-09-02 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-02
text: 
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that requires the United States, the states, Indian tribes, and territories to jointly ensure a high-quality education to all persons within the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2022-09-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-09-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-09-02
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 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-hjres-94
Sponsor: Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-4]
Introduced: 2022-09-09 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Congressional oversight
Department of Education
Education programs funding
Elementary and secondary education

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-09
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: 2022-09-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2022-09-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-09-09
text: Introduced in House
To provide for the resolution of issues in a railway labor-management dispute, and for other purposes.

Bill: 117-hjres-95
Sponsor: Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6]
Introduced: 2022-09-14 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-14
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: 2022-09-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
action_date: 2022-09-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2022-09-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-09-14
text: Introduced in House