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IIA 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. 20 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 11, 2013 Mr. Udall of Colorado (for himself, Mr. Manchin , Mr. Begich , Mrs. McCaskill , Ms. Heitkamp , and Mr. Tester ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within seven years after the date of its submission by the Congress:  — 1. Total outlays for any fiscal year shall not exceed total receipts for that fiscal year, unless three-fifths of the whole number of each House of Congress shall provide by law for a specific excess of outlays over receipts by a roll call vote. 2. Prior to each fiscal year, the President shall transmit to the Congress a proposed budget for the United States Government for that fiscal year in which total outlays do not exceed total receipts. 3. Sections 1 and 2 of this Article shall not apply during any fiscal year in which a declaration of war is in effect or in which the United States is engaged in military conflict which causes an imminent and serious military threat to national security and is so declared by a joint resolution, adopted by a majority of the whole number of each House, which becomes law. 4. The Congress shall enforce and implement this article by appropriate legislation, which may rely on estimates of outlays and receipts. 5. Except as provided in the second clause, total receipts shall include all receipts of the United States Government other than those derived from borrowing, and total outlays shall include all outlays of the United States Government other than those for repayment of debt principal. The receipts (including attributable interest) and outlays of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund, or any fund that is a successor to either such fund, shall not be considered to be receipts or outlays for purposes of this article. 6. Congress shall not pass any bill that provides a net reduction in individual income taxes for those with incomes over $1,000,000 (as may be adjusted by Congress to account for inflation) if, after enactment, total outlays would exceed total receipts in any fiscal year affected by the bill. 7. No court of the United States or of any State shall enforce this article by ordering any reduction in the Social Security benefits authorized by law, including any benefits provided from the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund, the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund, or any fund that is a successor to either such fund. 8. This article shall take effect beginning with the fifth fiscal year beginning after its ratification. .
IIA 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. 24 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 10, 2013 Ms. Cantwell (for herself and Mr. Begich ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations JOINT RESOLUTION To amend the Department of Defense Survivor Benefits Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 to make continuing appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members of the Coast Guard.

1. (a) The Department of Defense Survivor Benefits Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 is amended— (1) in the matter preceding section 101, by inserting or the Department of Homeland Security after the Department of Defense ; and (2) in section 101— (A) by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c); (B) by inserting after subsection (a) the following new subsection (b): (b) Such amounts as may be necessary, at a rate of operations as provided for fiscal year 2013 in the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2013 (division D of Public Law 113–6 ) and under the authority and conditions provided in such Act, for the Operating Expenses account for continuing the projects and activities specified in paragraphs (1) through (4) of subsection (a) with respect to members of the Coast Guard when not in the service of the Navy that are not otherwise specifically provided for in this joint resolution or the Pay Our Military Act and for which appropriations, funds, or other authority were made available by the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2013. ; and (C) in subsection (c), as so redesignated, by inserting or (b) after subsection (a) . (b) The clause following section 106 of that Joint Resolution is amended by striking Department of Defense and inserting Armed Forces .
IIA 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. 25 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 11, 2013 Mr. Paul introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to applying laws equally to the citizens of the United States and the Federal Government.

That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States:  — 1. Congress shall make no law applicable to a citizen of the United States that is not equally applicable to Congress. 2. Congress shall make no law applicable to a citizen of the United States that is not equally applicable to the executive branch of Government, including the President, Vice President, ambassadors, other public ministers and consuls, and all other officers of the United States, including those provided for under this Constitution and by law, and inferior officers to the President established by law. 3. Congress shall make no law applicable to a citizen of the United States that is not equally applicable to judges of the Supreme Court of the United States, including the Chief Justice, and judges of such inferior courts as Congress may from time to time ordain and establish. 4. Nothing in this article shall preempt any specific provision of this Constitution. .
IIA Calendar No. 223 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. 26 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 28, 2013 Mr. McConnell introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and placed on the calendar, pursuant to Sec. 1002 of Public Law 113–46 JOINT RESOLUTION Relating to the disapproval of the President's exercise of authority to suspend the debt limit, as submitted under section 1002(b) of the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2014 on October 17, 2013.

That Congress disapproves of the President's exercise of authority to suspend the debt limit, as exercised pursuant to the certification under section 1002(b) of the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2014.

October 28, 2013 Read twice and placed on the calendar, pursuant to Sec. 1002 of Public Law 113–46
IIA 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. 27 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 31, 2013 Mr. McConnell (for himself and Mr. Coats ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service of the Department of the Treasury relating to liability under section 5000A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 for the shared responsibility payment for not maintaining minimum essential coverage.

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service of the Department of the Treasury relating to liability under section 5000A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 for the shared responsibility payment for not maintaining minimum essential coverage (published at 78 Fed. Reg. 53646 (August 30, 2013)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
One Hundred Thirteenth Congress of the United States of America 2d Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Friday, the third day of January, two thousand and fourteen S. J. RES. 28 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for the appointment of John Fahey as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

That, in accordance with section 5581 of the Revised Statutes of the United States ( 20 U.S.C. 43 ), the vacancy on the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, in the class other than Members of Congress, occurring by reason of the expiration of the term of Roger W. Sant of the District of Columbia, on October 24, 2013, is filled by the appointment of John Fahey of the District of Columbia. The appointment is for a term of 6 years, beginning on the date of enactment of this joint resolution.

Speaker of the House of Representatives Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate
113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 28 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for the appointment of John Fahey as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

That, in accordance with section 5581 of the Revised Statutes of the United States ( 20 U.S.C. 43 ), the vacancy on the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, in the class other than Members of Congress, occurring by reason of the expiration of the term of Roger W. Sant of the District of Columbia, on October 24, 2013, is filled by the appointment of John Fahey of the District of Columbia. The appointment is for a term of 6 years, beginning on the date of enactment of this joint resolution.

Passed the Senate January 29, 2014. Secretary
IIA 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. 28 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 11, 2013 Mr. Leahy (for himself, Mr. Cochran , and Mr. Reed ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for the appointment of John Fahey as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

That, in accordance with section 5581 of the Revised Statutes of the United States ( 20 U.S.C. 43 ), the vacancy on the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, in the class other than Members of Congress, occurring by reason of the expiration of the term of Roger W. Sant of the District of Columbia, on October 24, 2013, is filled by the appointment of John Fahey of the District of Columbia. The appointment is for a term of 6 years, beginning on the date of enactment of this joint resolution.
IA 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 28 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 31, 2014 Referred to the Committee on House Administration JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for the appointment of John Fahey as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

That, in accordance with section 5581 of the Revised Statutes of the United States ( 20 U.S.C. 43 ), the vacancy on the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, in the class other than Members of Congress, occurring by reason of the expiration of the term of Roger W. Sant of the District of Columbia, on October 24, 2013, is filled by the appointment of John Fahey of the District of Columbia. The appointment is for a term of 6 years, beginning on the date of enactment of this joint resolution.

Passed the Senate January 29, 2014. Nancy Erickson, Secretary
One Hundred Thirteenth Congress of the United States of America 2d Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Friday, the third day of January, two thousand and fourteen S. J. RES. 29 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for the appointment of Risa Lavizzo-Mourey as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

That, in accordance with section 5581 of the Revised Statutes of the United States ( 20 U.S.C. 43 ), the vacancy on the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, in the class other than Members of Congress, occurring by reason of the expiration of the term of Patricia Q. Stonesifer of Washington, DC, on December 21, 2013, is filled by the appointment of Risa Lavizzo-Mourey of Pennsylvania. The appointment is for a term of 6 years, beginning on the later of December 22, 2013, or the date of enactment of this joint resolution.

Speaker of the House of Representatives Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate
113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 29 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for the appointment of Risa Lavizzo-Mourey as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

That, in accordance with section 5581 of the Revised Statutes of the United States ( 20 U.S.C. 43 ), the vacancy on the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, in the class other than Members of Congress, occurring by reason of the expiration of the term of Patricia Q. Stonesifer of Washington, DC, on December 21, 2013, is filled by the appointment of Risa Lavizzo-Mourey of Pennsylvania. The appointment is for a term of 6 years, beginning on the later of December 22, 2013, or the date of enactment of this joint resolution.

Passed the Senate January 29, 2014. Secretary
IIA 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. 29 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 11, 2013 Mr. Leahy (for himself, Mr. Cochran , and Mr. Reed ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for the appointment of Risa Lavizzo-Mourey as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

That, in accordance with section 5581 of the Revised Statutes of the United States ( 20 U.S.C. 43 ), the vacancy on the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, in the class other than Members of Congress, occurring by reason of the expiration of the term of Patricia Q. Stonesifer of Washington, DC, on December 21, 2013, is filled by the appointment of Risa Lavizzo-Mourey of Pennsylvania. The appointment is for a term of 6 years, beginning on the later of December 22, 2013, or the date of enactment of this joint resolution.
IA 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 29 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 31, 2014 Referred to the Committee on House Administration JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for the appointment of Risa Lavizzo-Mourey as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

That, in accordance with section 5581 of the Revised Statutes of the United States ( 20 U.S.C. 43 ), the vacancy on the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, in the class other than Members of Congress, occurring by reason of the expiration of the term of Patricia Q. Stonesifer of Washington, DC, on December 21, 2013, is filled by the appointment of Risa Lavizzo-Mourey of Pennsylvania. The appointment is for a term of 6 years, beginning on the later of December 22, 2013, or the date of enactment of this joint resolution.

Passed the Senate January 29, 2014. Nancy Erickson, Secretary
IIA 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 30 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 16, 2014 Mr. McConnell (for himself, Mr. Vitter , Mr. Moran , Mr. Scott , Mr. Hoeven , Mr. Portman , Mr. Thune , Mr. Paul , Mr. Hatch , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Blunt , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Enzi , Mr. Roberts , Mr. Sessions , Mr. Isakson , Mr. Flake , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Johanns , Mr. Boozman , Mrs. Fischer , Ms. Murkowski , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Johnson of Wisconsin , Mr. Risch , Mr. Burr , Mr. Shelby , Mr. Chambliss , Mr. Coburn , Mr. Grassley , Mr. McCain , Mr. Alexander , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Lee , Mr. Coats , Mr. Toomey , Mr. Cochran , Mr. Cruz , Mr. Kirk , Mr. Wicker , Mr. Corker , and Mr. Graham ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works JOINT RESOLUTION To disapprove a rule of the Environmental Protection Agency relating to greenhouse gas emissions from electric utility generating units.

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to new source performance standards for emissions of carbon dioxide for new affected fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units (published at 79 Fed. Reg. 1430 (January 8, 2014)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
IIA 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 31 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 10, 2014 Mr. Menendez (for himself and Mr. Corker ) (by request) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations JOINT RESOLUTION Relating to the approval of the proposed Agreement for Cooperation Between the American Institute in Taiwan and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy.

That the Congress does favor the proposed agreement for cooperation transmitted to the Congress by the President on January 7, 2014.
One Hundred Thirteenth Congress of the United States of America 2d Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Friday, the third day of January, two thousand and fourteen S. J. RES. 32 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for the reappointment of John W. McCarter as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

That, in accordance with section 5581 of the Revised Statutes ( 20 U.S.C. 43 ), the vacancy on the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, in the class other than Members of Congress, occurring by reason of the expiration of the term of John W. McCarter of Illinois on March 14, 2014, is filled by the reappointment of the incumbent. The reappointment is for a term of 6 years, beginning on March 15, 2014, or the date of enactment of this joint resolution, whichever occurs later.

Speaker of the House of Representatives Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate
113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 32 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for the reappointment of John W. McCarter as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

That, in accordance with section 5581 of the Revised Statutes ( 20 U.S.C. 43 ), the vacancy on the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, in the class other than Members of Congress, occurring by reason of the expiration of the term of John W. McCarter of Illinois on March 14, 2014, is filled by the reappointment of the incumbent. The reappointment is for a term of 6 years, beginning on March 15, 2014, or the date of enactment of this joint resolution, whichever occurs later.

Passed the Senate March 11, 2014. Secretary
IIA 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 32 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 4, 2014 Mr. Leahy (for himself, Mr. Cochran , and Mr. Reed ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for the reappointment of John W. McCarter as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

That, in accordance with section 5581 of the Revised Statutes ( 20 U.S.C. 43 ), the vacancy on the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, in the class other than Members of Congress, occurring by reason of the expiration of the term of John W. McCarter of Illinois on March 14, 2014, is filled by the reappointment of the incumbent. The reappointment is for a term of 6 years, beginning on March 15, 2014, or the date of enactment of this joint resolution, whichever occurs later.
IA 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 32 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 12, 2014 Referred to the Committee on House Administration JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for the reappointment of John W. McCarter as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

That, in accordance with section 5581 of the Revised Statutes ( 20 U.S.C. 43 ), the vacancy on the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, in the class other than Members of Congress, occurring by reason of the expiration of the term of John W. McCarter of Illinois on March 14, 2014, is filled by the reappointment of the incumbent. The reappointment is for a term of 6 years, beginning on March 15, 2014, or the date of enactment of this joint resolution, whichever occurs later.

Passed the Senate March 11, 2014. Nancy Erickson, Secretary
IIA 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 33 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 5, 2014 Mr. Menendez (for himself and Mr. Corker ) (by request) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations JOINT RESOLUTION Relating to the approval of the proposed Third Amendment to the Agreement for Co-operation Between the United States of America and the International Atomic Energy Agency.

That the Congress does favor the proposed agreement for cooperation transmitted to the Congress by the President on January 29, 2014.
IIA 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 34 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 13, 2014 Mr. Enzi (for himself, Mr. Cornyn , and Mr. Barrasso ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to give States the right to repeal Federal laws and regulations when ratified by the legislatures of two-thirds of the several States.

That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within seven years after the date of its submission for ratification:   — Any provision of law or regulation of the United States may be repealed by the several States, and such repeal shall be effective when the legislatures of two-thirds of the several States approve resolutions for this purpose that particularly describe the same provision or provisions of law or regulation to be repealed. .
IIA 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 35 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 27, 2014 Mr. McConnell (for himself, Mr. Hatch , and Mr. Coats ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service of the Department of the Treasury relating to liability under section 5000A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 for the shared responsibility payment for not maintaining minimum essential coverage.

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service of the Department of the Treasury relating to liability under section 5000A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 for the shared responsibility payment for not maintaining minimum essential coverage (published at 78 Fed. Reg. 53646 (August 30, 2013)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
IIA 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 36 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 22, 2014 Mr. Menendez introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations JOINT RESOLUTION Relating to the approval and implementation of the proposed agreement for nuclear cooperation between the United States and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

1. Approval (a) Congress does favor the Agreement for Cooperation Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy, signed on May 6, 2014, in this joint resolution referred to as the Agreement . (b) Notwithstanding section 123 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 ( 42 U.S.C. 2153 ), the Agreement becomes effective in accordance with the provisions of this joint resolution and other applicable provisions of law. 2. Thirty-year limit on nuclear exports (a) Notwithstanding section 123 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 ( 42 U.S.C. 2153 ) and except as provided in subsection (b) and section 3, no license to export pursuant to an agreement that has entered into force pursuant to the requirements of such section 123 may be issued after the date that is 30 years after the date of entry into force of such agreement. (b) The restriction in subsection (a) shall not apply to— (1) any agreement with a country that is a member country of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, or Australia, Israel, Japan, the Republic of Korea, New Zealand, the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO), or the International Atomic Energy Agency; (2) any agreement that had entered into force as of August 1, 2014; or (3) any amendment to an agreement described in paragraph (1) or (2). 3. Extension of existing agreements Congress may, in the final five years of the 30-year time limit applicable to the issuance of export licenses pursuant to an agreement under section 2(a), enact a joint resolution permitting the issuance of such licenses for an additional period of not more than 30 years without the President submitting a new agreement pursuant to the requirements of section 123 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 ( 42 U.S.C. 2153 ). 4. Applicable law Each proposed export pursuant to the Agreement shall be subject to United States laws and regulations in effect at the time of each such export.
IIA 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 37 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 4, 2014 Mr. Graham introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to parental rights.

That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States:  — 1. The liberty of parents to direct the upbringing, education, and care of their children is a fundamental right. 2. The parental right to direct education includes the right to choose public, private, religious, or home schools, and the right to make reasonable choices within public schools for one’s child. 3. Neither the United States nor any State shall infringe these rights without demonstrating that its governmental interest as applied to the person is of the highest order and not otherwise served. 4. This article shall not be construed to apply to a parental action or decision that would end life. 5. No treaty may be adopted nor shall any source of international law be employed to supersede, modify, interpret, or apply to the rights guaranteed by this article. .
IIA 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 38 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 4, 2014 Mr. Rubio (for himself and Mr. Nelson ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary JOINT RESOLUTION Conferring honorary citizenship of the United States on Bernardo de Gálvez y Madrid, Viscount of Galveston and Count of Gálvez.

Whereas the United States has conferred honorary citizenship on 7 other occasions during its history, and honorary citizenship is and should remain an extraordinary honor not lightly conferred nor frequently granted; Whereas Bernardo de Gálvez y Madrid, Viscount of Galveston and Count of Gálvez, was a hero of the Revolutionary War who risked his life for the freedom of the United States people and provided supplies, intelligence, and strong military support to the war effort; Whereas Bernardo de Gálvez recruited an army of 7,500 men made up of Spanish, French, African-American, Mexican, Cuban, and Anglo-American forces and led the effort of Spain to aid the United States colonists against Great Britain; Whereas during the Revolutionary War, Bernardo de Gálvez and his troops seized the Port of New Orleans and successfully defeated the British at battles in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Natchez, Mississippi, and Mobile, Alabama; Whereas Bernardo de Gálvez led the successful 2-month Siege of Pensacola, Florida, where his troops captured the capital of British West Florida and left the British with no naval bases in the Gulf of Mexico; Whereas Bernardo de Gálvez was wounded during the Siege of Pensacola, demonstrating bravery that forever endeared him to the United States soldiers; Whereas Bernardo de Gálvez’s victories against the British were recognized by George Washington as a deciding factor in the outcome of the Revolutionary War; Whereas Bernardo de Gálvez helped draft the terms of treaty that ended the Revolutionary War; Whereas the United States Continental Congress declared, on October 31, 1778, their gratitude and favorable sentiments to Bernardo de Gálvez for his conduct towards the United States; Whereas after the war, Bernardo de Gálvez served as viceroy of New Spain and led the effort to chart the Gulf of Mexico, including Galveston Bay, the largest bay on the Texas coast; Whereas several geographic locations, including Galveston Bay, Galveston, Texas, Galveston County, Texas, Galvez, Louisiana, and St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, are named after Bernardo de Gálvez; Whereas the State of Florida has honored Bernardo de Gálvez with the designation of Great Floridian; and Whereas Bernardo de Gálvez played an integral role in the Revolutionary War and helped secure the independence of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That Bernardo de Gálvez y Madrid, Viscount of Galveston and Count of Gálvez, is proclaimed posthumously to be an honorary citizen of the United States.
IIA 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 39 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 9, 2014 Mr. Reid (by request) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations JOINT RESOLUTION Relating to the approval of the proposed Agreement for Cooperation Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Concerning the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy.

That the Congress does favor the proposed agreement for cooperation transmitted to the Congress by the President on May 8, 2014.
One Hundred Thirteenth Congress of the United States of America 2d Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Friday, the third day of January, two thousand and fourteen S. J. RES. 40 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for the appointment of Michael Lynton as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

That, in accordance with section 5581 of the Revised Statutes ( 20 U.S.C. 43 ), the vacancy on the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, in the class other than Members of Congress, occurring by reason of the resignation of France A. Córdova of Indiana on March 13, 2014, is filled by the appointment of Michael Lynton of California. The appointment is for a term of 6 years, beginning on the date of enactment of this joint resolution.

Speaker of the House of Representatives Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate
113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 40 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for the appointment of Michael Lynton as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

That, in accordance with section 5581 of the Revised Statutes ( 20 U.S.C. 43 ), the vacancy on the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, in the class other than Members of Congress, occurring by reason of the resignation of France A. Córdova of Indiana on March 13, 2014, is filled by the appointment of Michael Lynton of California. The appointment is for a term of 6 years, beginning on the date of enactment of this joint resolution.

Passed the Senate July 23, 2014. Secretary
IIA 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 40 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 8, 2014 Mr. Leahy (for himself, Mr. Cochran , and Mr. Reed ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for the appointment of Michael Lynton as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

That, in accordance with section 5581 of the Revised Statutes ( 20 U.S.C. 43 ), the vacancy on the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, in the class other than Members of Congress, occurring by reason of the resignation of France A. Córdova of Indiana on March 13, 2014, is filled by the appointment of Michael Lynton of California. The appointment is for a term of 6 years, beginning on the date of enactment of this joint resolution.
IA 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 40 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 24, 2014 Referred to the Committee on House Administration JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for the appointment of Michael Lynton as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

That, in accordance with section 5581 of the Revised Statutes ( 20 U.S.C. 43 ), the vacancy on the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, in the class other than Members of Congress, occurring by reason of the resignation of France A. Córdova of Indiana on March 13, 2014, is filled by the appointment of Michael Lynton of California. The appointment is for a term of 6 years, beginning on the date of enactment of this joint resolution.

Passed the Senate July 23, 2014. Nancy Erickson, Secretary
IIA 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 41 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 31, 2014 Mr. Murphy (for himself and Mr. Grassley ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources JOINT RESOLUTION Approving the location of a memorial to commemorate the more than 5,000 slaves and free Black persons who fought for independence in the American Revolution.

Whereas section 8908(b)(1) of title 40, United States Code, provides that the location of a commemorative work in Area I, as depicted on the map entitled Commemorative Areas Washington, DC and Environs , numbered 869/86501 B, and dated June 24, 2003, shall be deemed to be authorized only if a recommendation for that location is approved by law not later than 150 calendar days after Congress is notified of the recommendation; Whereas section 2860 of Public Law 112–239 ( 40 U.S.C. 8903 note) authorized the National Mall Liberty Fund D.C. to establish a memorial on Federal land in Area I or Area II, as depicted on such map, to honor the more than 5,000 slaves and free Black persons who fought for American independence in the Revolutionary War; and Whereas the Administrator of General Services has notified Congress of the Administrator’s determination that such memorial should be located in Area I: Now, therefore, be it

That the location of a commemorative work to honor the more than 5,000 slaves and free Black persons who fought in the American Revolution, authorized by section 2860 of division B of Public Law 112–239 ( 40 U.S.C. 8903 note), within Area I as described on the map entitled Commemorative Areas Washington, DC and Environs , numbered 869/86501 B and dated June 24, 2003, is approved.
IIA 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 42 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 8, 2014 Mr. Nelson introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations JOINT RESOLUTION To authorize the use of United States Armed Forces against the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant.

1. Short title This joint resolution may be cited as the Authorization for Use of Military Force against the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant . 2. Authorization for use of United States Armed Forces against the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (a) In general That the President is authorized to use appropriate force against the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) in order to prevent terrorist attacks on the people and interests of the United States and our allies. (b) No authorization for use of rotational ground forces The authorization in this section does not include authorization for the use of rotational ground forces. (c) Expiration The authorization in this section shall expire on the date that is three years after the date of the enactment of this joint resolution. (d) War Powers Resolution requirements (1) Specific statutory authorization Consistent with section 8(a)(1) of the War Powers Resolution, the Congress declares that this section is intended to constitute specific statutory authorization within the meaning of section 5(b) of the War Powers Resolution. (2) Applicability of other requirements Nothing in this resolution supercedes any requirement of the War Powers Resolution.
113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 45 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for the reappointment of David M. Rubenstein as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

That, in accordance with section 5581 of the Revised Statutes ( 20 U.S.C. 43 ), the vacancy on the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, in the class other than Members of Congress, occurring by reason of the expiration of the term of David M. Rubenstein of Maryland on May 7, 2015, is filled by the reappointment of the incumbent. The reappointment is for a term of 6 years, beginning on May 8, 2015.

Passed the Senate December 4, 2014. Secretary
IIA 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 45 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 12, 2014 Mr. Leahy (for himself, Mr. Cochran , and Mr. Reed ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for the reappointment of David M. Rubenstein as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

That, in accordance with section 5581 of the Revised Statutes ( 20 U.S.C. 43 ), the vacancy on the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, in the class other than Members of Congress, occurring by reason of the expiration of the term of David M. Rubenstein of Maryland on May 7, 2015, is filled by the reappointment of the incumbent. The reappointment is for a term of 6 years, beginning on May 8, 2015.
IA 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 45 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 8, 2014 Referred to the Committee on House Administration JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for the reappointment of David M. Rubenstein as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

That, in accordance with section 5581 of the Revised Statutes ( 20 U.S.C. 43 ), the vacancy on the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, in the class other than Members of Congress, occurring by reason of the expiration of the term of David M. Rubenstein of Maryland on May 7, 2015, is filled by the reappointment of the incumbent. The reappointment is for a term of 6 years, beginning on May 8, 2015.

Passed the Senate December 4, 2014. Nancy Erickson, Secretary
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 1 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 3, 2013 Mr. Reid (for himself and Mr. McConnell ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Informing the President of the United States that a quorum of each House is assembled.

That a committee consisting of two Senators be appointed to join such committee as may be appointed by the House of Representatives to wait upon the President of the United States and inform him that a quorum of each House is assembled and that the Congress is ready to receive any communication he may be pleased to make.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 2 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 3, 2013 Mr. Reid (for himself and Mr. McConnell ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Informing the House of Representatives that a quorum of the Senate is assembled.

That the Secretary inform the House of Representatives that a quorum of the Senate is assembled and that the Senate is ready to proceed to business.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 3 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 3, 2013 Mr. Reid (for himself and Mr. McConnell ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Fixing the hour of daily meeting of the Senate.

That the daily meeting of the Senate be 12 o'clock meridian unless otherwise ordered.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 7 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 3, 2013 Mr. Merkley (for Mr. Lautenberg ) submitted the following resolution; which was ordered to lie over under the rule RESOLUTION To permit the Senate to avoid unnecessary delay and vote on matters for which floor debate has ceased.

1. Amendment to the Standing Rules of the Senate Paragraph 2 of rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate is amended by— (1) inserting after the second undesignated subparagraph the following: Following the filing of the cloture motion and prior to the cloture vote, as long as the matter on which cloture has been filed remains the pending matter— (1) there shall be no dilatory motion, including dilatory quorum calls, in order; and (2) if, at any time, no Senator seeks recognition on the floor, it shall be in order for the Majority Leader to put the question on cloture as long as any applicable filing deadline for first degree amendments has passed. ; and (2) inserting after the fifth undesignated subparagraph (after the amendment by paragraph (1)) the following: If, at any time after cloture is invoked on an executive nomination or a motion to proceed, no Senator seeks recognition on the floor, it shall be in order for the Majority Leader to put the question on which cloture has been invoked. .
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 8 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 23 (legislative day, January 3), 2013 Mr. Roberts (for himself, Mr. Moran , Mr. Johanns , Mr. Johnson of Wisconsin , and Mr. Cornyn ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Finance RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate that Congress holds the sole authority to borrow money on the credit of the United States and shall not cede this power to the President.

Whereas it is Congress’ prerogative and duty to decide how much the Nation will borrow and for what purposes; Whereas Congress has the responsibility under the Constitution to regulate the terms and conditions under which the Nation borrows funds; Whereas Congress has the power and the obligation to ensure that payments are made on the national debt; Whereas Congress is directly accountable to the people concerning any tax and spending burdens placed upon the public; Whereas these Constitutional powers and responsibilities create an appropriate check on the executive branch and preclude the President from raising taxes and issuing debt; Whereas, on November 29, 2012, the Secretary of the Treasury, on behalf of the President, proposed that Congress should surrender its authority to establish the debt limit of the United States to the executive branch; and Whereas for 6 decades Congress and the President have routinely used the necessity of increasing the debt limit as a vehicle for debate and broader reforms on the path of spending and future deficits: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the Senate that Congress— (1) should not relinquish its long utilized authority vested in article 1, section 8 of the Constitution to borrow money on the credit of the United States by refusing to debate, amend, and vote on a bill to address the debt limit; and (2) should not provide the executive branch with exclusive power to issue debt on behalf of the United States Government.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 9 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 23 (legislative day, January 3), 2013 Ms. Landrieu (for herself, Mr. Isakson , Mr. Cardin , Mr. Carper , Mr. Lautenberg , Mrs. Murray , Mrs. Gillibrand , Mr. Wyden , Ms. Hirono , and Mr. Schumer ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary January 28, 2013 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating January 2013 as National Mentoring Month .

Whereas mentoring is a longstanding tradition in which a dependable, caring adult provides guidance, support, and encouragement to facilitate the social, emotional, and cognitive development of a young person; Whereas continued research on mentoring shows that formal, high-quality mentoring focused on developing the competence and character of the mentee promotes positive outcomes, such as improved academic achievement, self-esteem, social skills, and career development; Whereas further research on mentoring provides strong evidence that mentoring successfully reduces substance use and abuse, academic failure, and delinquency; Whereas mentoring, in addition to preparing young people for school, work, and life, is extremely rewarding for the people who serve as mentors; Whereas more than 5,000 mentoring programs in communities of all sizes across the United States focus on building strong, effective relationships between mentors and mentees; Whereas approximately 3,000,000 young people in the United States are in formal mentoring relationships due to the remarkable vigor, creativity, and resourcefulness of the thousands of mentoring programs in communities throughout the United States; Whereas, in spite of the progress made in increasing mentoring, the United States has a serious mentoring gap , with nearly 15,000,000 young people in need of mentors; Whereas mentoring partnerships between the public and private sectors bring State and local leaders together to support mentoring programs by preventing duplication of efforts, offering training in industry best practices, and making the most of limited resources to benefit young people in the United States; Whereas the designation of January 2013 as National Mentoring Month will help call attention to the critical role mentors play in helping young people realize their potential; Whereas a month-long celebration of mentoring will encourage more individuals and organizations, including schools, businesses, nonprofit organizations, faith institutions, and foundations, to become engaged in mentoring across the United States; and Whereas, most significantly, National Mentoring Month— (1) will build awareness of mentoring; and (2) will encourage more people to become mentors and help close the mentoring gap in the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates the month of January 2013 as National Mentoring Month ; (2) recognizes with gratitude the contributions of the millions of caring adults and students who are already volunteering as mentors; and (3) encourages more adults and students to volunteer as mentors.