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A concurrent resolution directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of the bill H.R. 5009.

Bill: 118-sconres-44
Sponsor: Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]
Introduced: 2024-12-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Military personnel and dependents
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2024-12-18
text: 
This concurrent resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 5009 (Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025). Such corrections include increases to the basic pay chart for enlisted members, inserting a section to amend the definition of 
service in the uniformed services
 in the Higher Education Act of 1965, and amending the long title of the act.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-12-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2024-12-18
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H7348)
action_date: 2024-12-18
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H7348)
action_date: 2024-12-18
text: Mr. Rogers (AL) asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
action_date: 2024-12-18
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H7348)
action_date: 2024-12-18
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2024-12-18
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2024-12-18
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7133; text: CR S7134)
action_date: 2024-12-18
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2024-12-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution affirming the nature and importance of the support of the United States for Syria.

Bill: 118-sconres-45
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2024-12-18 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-12-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S7183-7184)
action_date: 2024-12-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution providing for corrections in the enrollment of S. 4367.

Bill: 118-sconres-46
Sponsor: Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2024-12-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Water Resources Development
Subjects: Floods and storm protection
Lakes and rivers
Navigation, waterways, harbors
Water resources funding
Water use and supply

Summary:
action_date: 2024-12-19
text: 
This concurrent resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to make corrections in the enrollment of S. 4367 (Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024). Such corrections include those applicable to (1) limits placed on cost sharing for water resources projects, and (2) predesign planning for acequias systems (certain water and irrigation systems) in New Mexico.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-12-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2024-12-19
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H7385)
action_date: 2024-12-19
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H7385)
action_date: 2024-12-19
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H7385)
action_date: 2024-12-19
text: Mr. Wied asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
action_date: 2024-12-19
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2024-12-19
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2024-12-19
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2024-12-18
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7171; text: CR S7184)
action_date: 2024-12-18
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2024-12-18
text: Introduced in Senate
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: 118-sjres-1
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Introduced: 2023-01-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
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: 2023-01-23
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: 2023-01-23
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-01-23
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: 118-sjres-2
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Introduced: 2023-01-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional elections
Constitution and constitutional amendments
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-23
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 these term limits.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-23
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-01-23
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: 118-sjres-3
Sponsor: Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT]
Introduced: 2023-01-23 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: 2023-01-23
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: 2023-01-23
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-01-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution removing the deadline for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment.

Bill: 118-sjres-4
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2023-01-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Constitution and constitutional amendments
Due process and equal protection
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-24
text: 
This joint resolution provides that the Equal Rights Amendment, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, was ratified by three-fourths of the states and is therefore a valid constitutional amendment, regardless of any time limit that was in the original proposal. 
 
The Equal Rights Amendment was originally proposed to the states in 1972. The original proposal included a deadline for ratification of March 22, 1979; Congress subsequently extended the deadline to June 30, 1982. Although the requisite 38 states have ratified the amendment, three of these states did so after the deadlines, and five states subsequently rescinded their ratifications. The status of the amendment has been the subject of litigation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-27
text: Motion by Senator Schumer to reconsider the vote by which cloture on the motion to proceed to S.J. Res. 4 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 99) entered in Senate.
action_date: 2023-04-27
text: Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 47. Record Vote Number: 99. (CR S1406)
action_date: 2023-04-27
text: Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S1403)
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S1365)
action_date: 2023-04-25
text: Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S1322)
action_date: 2023-04-25
text: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S1322)
action_date: 2023-01-25
text: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 3.
action_date: 2023-01-24
text: Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
action_date: 2023-01-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022.

Bill: 118-sjres-5
Sponsor: Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
Introduced: 2023-01-31 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional oversight
District of Columbia
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Immigration status and procedures
State and local government operations
Voting rights

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-31
text: 
This joint resolution nullifies the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022, enacted by the council of the District of Columbia. The act allows noncitizens who meet residency and other requirements to vote in local elections in the district.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-31
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2023-01-31
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022.

Bill: 118-sjres-6
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Introduced: 2023-02-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional oversight
District of Columbia
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Immigration status and procedures
State and local government operations
Voting rights

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-01
text: 
This joint resolution nullifies the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022, enacted by the council of the District of Columbia. The act allows noncitizens who meet residency and other requirements to vote in local elections in the district.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-01
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2023-02-01
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 the Army, Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Revised Definition of 'Waters of the United States'".

Bill: 118-sjres-7
Sponsor: Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV]
Introduced: 2023-02-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Aquatic ecology
Army Corps of Engineers
Congressional oversight
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Environmental regulatory procedures
Lakes and rivers
Marine pollution
Water quality
Wetlands

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: 
This joint resolution nullifies the rule titled 
Revised Definition of &quot;Waters of the United States,&quot; 
which was submitted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency on January 18, 2023. The rule specifies which bodies of water fall under the scope of the Clean Water Act and are thereby under federal jurisdiction. The 2023 rule replaced a 2020 rule that included a narrower definition of 
waters of the United States
.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-13
text: Star Print ordered on the joint resolution.
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights".

Bill: 118-sjres-8
Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]
Introduced: 2023-02-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Business ethics
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Congressional oversight
Department of Labor
Employee benefits and pensions
Financial services and investments

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-07
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: 2023-02-07
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2023-02-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services".

Bill: 118-sjres-10
Sponsor: Sen. Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL]
Introduced: 2023-02-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Abortion
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Congressional oversight
Department of Veterans Affairs
Family planning and birth control
Sex and reproductive health
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-07
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: 2023-04-19
text: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 51. Record Vote Number: 90.
action_date: 2023-04-19
text: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (CR S1236-1238)
action_date: 2023-04-18
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 35.
action_date: 2023-04-18
text: Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
action_date: 2023-04-18
text: Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
action_date: 2023-02-07
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2023-02-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022.

Bill: 118-sjres-12
Sponsor: Sen. Hagerty, Bill [R-TN]
Introduced: 2023-02-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Criminal procedure and sentencing
District of Columbia
Due process and equal protection
State and local government operations
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-09
text: 
This joint resolution nullifies the Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022, enacted by the council of the District of Columbia (DC). The act makes a variety of changes to DC criminal laws, including by providing statutory definitions for various elements of criminal offenses, modifying sentencing guidelines and penalties, and expanding the right to a jury trial for certain misdemeanor crimes.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-09
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2023-02-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to balancing the budget.

Bill: 118-sjres-13
Sponsor: Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS]
Introduced: 2023-02-09 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: 2023-02-09
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 or 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: 2023-02-09
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-02-09
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: 118-sjres-14
Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
Introduced: 2023-02-16 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: 2023-02-16
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 chamber of Congress. Courts are prohibited from ordering any increase in revenue to enforce this amendment. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-16
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-02-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to "Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414".

Bill: 118-sjres-15
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Introduced: 2023-02-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Alternative and renewable resources
Asia
Cambodia
China
Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
Department of Commerce
Malaysia
Tariffs
Thailand
Vietnam

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-16
text: 
This joint resolution nullifies the final rule submitted by the Department of Commerce titled 
Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414
 and published on September 16, 2022. The rule allows for the suspension of duties on certain crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells and modules (i.e., solar panels) that are completed in Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, or Vietnam using parts and components manufactured in China that are not already subject to an antidumping or countervailing duty order.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-16
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2023-02-16
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: 118-sjres-16
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Introduced: 2023-02-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Constitution and constitutional amendments
Judges
Supreme Court

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-16
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: 2023-02-16
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-02-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution to acknowledge the courage and sacrifice of veterans of the Vietnam war and formally apologize for the treatment they received upon returning home.

Bill: 118-sjres-17
Sponsor: Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]
Introduced: 2023-02-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Asia
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Military history
Teaching, teachers, curricula
U.S. history
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Vietnam

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-16
text: 
This joint resolution recognizes the sacrifice of veterans of the Vietnam War and commends them for their sacrifice to the United States. The joint resolution also urges the President to formally acknowledge the widespread mistreatment of such veterans as part of the ongoing Vietnam War Commemoration and issue a formal apology to the veterans and their families. Additionally, the joint resolution expresses urgent support for increased education to better reflect the sacrifice and treatment of Vietnam veterans.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-16
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2023-02-16
text: Introduced in Senate