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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. CON. RES. 37 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 17, 2014 Agreed to CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the United States Capitol in commemoration of the Shimon Peres Congressional Gold Medal ceremony.

1. Use of the rotunda of the United States Capitol in commemoration of the Shimon Peres Congressional Gold Medal ceremony (a) Authorization The rotunda of the United States Capitol is authorized to be used on June 26, 2014, for the commemoration of the award of the Congressional Gold Medal to Shimon Peres. (b) Preparations Physical preparations for the conduct of the ceremony described in subsection (a) shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as may be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol.

Secretary of the Senate Clerk of the House of Representatives
113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. CON. RES. 37 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the United States Capitol in commemoration of the Shimon Peres Congressional Gold Medal ceremony.

1. Use of the rotunda of the United States Capitol in commemoration of the Shimon Peres Congressional Gold Medal ceremony (a) Authorization The rotunda of the United States Capitol is authorized to be used on June 26, 2014, for the commemoration of the award of the Congressional Gold Medal to Shimon Peres. (b) Preparations Physical preparations for the conduct of the ceremony described in subsection (a) shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as may be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol.

Passed the Senate June 11, 2014. Secretary
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. CON. RES. 37 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 11, 2014 Referred to the Committee on House Administration CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the United States Capitol in commemoration of the Shimon Peres Congressional Gold Medal ceremony.

1. Use of the rotunda of the United States Capitol in commemoration of the Shimon Peres Congressional Gold Medal ceremony (a) Authorization The rotunda of the United States Capitol is authorized to be used on June 26, 2014, for the commemoration of the award of the Congressional Gold Medal to Shimon Peres. (b) Preparations Physical preparations for the conduct of the ceremony described in subsection (a) shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as may be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol.

Passed the Senate June 11, 2014. Nancy Erickson, Secretary
III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. CON. RES. 38 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 26, 2014 Ms. Mikulski (for herself and Mr. Cardin ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of Congress that Warren Weinstein should be returned home to his family.

Whereas Warren Weinstein was abducted in Pakistan in 2011 and is currently being held captive by al Qaeda; Whereas Warren Weinstein is a former official of the Peace Corps and the United States Agency for International Development; Whereas Warren Weinstein is widely recognized as a scholar and humanitarian who has spent his career working to improve the lives of men, women, and children around the world; and Whereas video released of Warren Weinstein by his captors confirms that he is in poor health: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of Congress that the United States Government should— (1) use all of the lawful tools at its disposal to bring Warren Weinstein home to his family; (2) make the return of all United States citizens held captive abroad, regardless of their different circumstances, a top priority; and (3) keep Congress apprised of actions to achieve these goals as new information is available, or quarterly if no new information is available.
III Calendar No. 647 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. CON. RES. 38 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 26, 2014 Ms. Mikulski (for herself, Mr. Cardin , Mr. Durbin , and Mr. Kirk ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations December 11, 2014 Reported by Mr. Menendez , with an amendment Strike out all after the resolving clause and insert the part printed in italic CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of Congress that Warren Weinstein should be returned home to his family.

Whereas Warren Weinstein was abducted in Pakistan in 2011 and is currently being held captive by al Qaeda; Whereas Warren Weinstein is a former official of the Peace Corps and the United States Agency for International Development; Whereas Warren Weinstein is widely recognized as a scholar and humanitarian who has spent his career working to improve the lives of men, women, and children around the world; and Whereas video released of Warren Weinstein by his captors confirms that he is in poor health: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of Congress that the United States Government should— (1) use all of the lawful tools at its disposal to bring Warren Weinstein home to his family; (2) make the return of all United States citizens held captive abroad, regardless of their different circumstances, a top priority; and (3) keep Congress apprised of actions to achieve these goals as new information is available, or quarterly if no new information is available. 1. Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that the United States Government should— (1) use all of the lawful tools at its disposal to bring Warren Weinstein home to his family; (2) make the return of all United States citizens held captive abroad, regardless of their different circumstances, a top priority; and (3) keep Congress apprised of actions to achieve these goals as new information is available, or quarterly if no new information is available. 2. Rule of construction Nothing in this resolution shall be construed as an authorization for the use of military force.

December 11, 2014 Reported with an amendment
III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. CON. RES. 39 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 10, 2014 Mr. Pryor (for himself, Mr. Boozman , and Mr. Donnelly ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of Congress regarding support for voluntary, incentive-based, private land conservation implemented through cooperation with local soil and water conservation districts.

Whereas over 70 percent of the contiguous United States is privately owned; Whereas the future of the environment is determined by the decisions made by the men and women who own and manage that land, including urban landscapes; Whereas world population is projected to reach 9,000,000,000 people by 2050; Whereas increased production will be needed from agricultural land to feed the increasing population; Whereas meeting these needs will make caring for the environment more difficult; and Whereas landowners work to ensure they sustain a healthy environment to support abundant wildlife: Now, therefore, be it

That— (1) Congress supports the conservation of the Nation’s natural resources and working lands; and (2) it is the sense of Congress that voluntary, incentive-based, private land conservation, provided in partnership with local conservation districts, is necessary to sustain natural resources, meet the needs of a growing population, and ensure safe, abundant, and adequate resources for current and future generations.
III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. CON. RES. 40 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 14, 2014 Mr. Casey submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to award Congressional Gold Medals in honor of the men and women who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001.

1. Use of Emancipation Hall for gold medal ceremony in honor of fallen heroes of 9/11 Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center is authorized to be used on September 10, 2014, for a ceremony to award Congressional Gold Medals in honor of the men and women who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001. Physical preparations for the conduct of the ceremony shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as may be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol.
III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. CON. RES. 43 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 17 (legislative day, September 16), 2014 Ms. Klobuchar (for herself and Ms. Murkowski ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of a National Lao-Hmong Recognition Day .

Whereas the Lao-Hmong, which means free people , are Laotian members of the Hmong tribe and are noted for their warrior tradition, loyalty, and bravery; Whereas beginning in 1960, the United States recruited thousands of the Lao-Hmong to fight against the Communist Pathet Lao and North Vietnamese Army regulars in Laos; Whereas the United States relied heavily on the Lao-Hmong Special Guerrilla Units to engage in direct combat with North Vietnamese troops from 1960 to 1975; Whereas the Lao-Hmong conducted tactical guerrilla actions, flew thousands of deadly combat missions in support of the Armed Forces and the Central Intelligence Agency, and fought in conventional and guerrilla combat clashes with extreme casualties; Whereas the Lao-Hmong, although outnumbered, fought against enemy forces to disrupt the flow of troops and war supplies along the Ho Chi Minh Trail; Whereas the Lao-Hmong protected United States personnel, guarded United States Air Force radar installations, gathered critical intelligence about enemy operations, and undertook rescue missions to save the lives of downed American pilots; Whereas more than 35,000 of the Lao-Hmong lost their lives, and many more were seriously injured and disabled; Whereas thousands of Lao-Hmong suffered grievous injuries and permanent disabilities, and thousands more were captured and sent to concentration camps; Whereas after the conclusion of the war, many Lao-Hmong soldiers were the victims of acts of retribution and atrocities by the Pathet Lao, causing many of the Lao-Hmong to flee to neighboring Thailand and become refugees; and Whereas beginning with the City Council of Golden, Colorado, in 1995, various State and local governments have issued proclamations declaring July 22 as Lao-Hmong Recognition Day , and the establishment of a National Lao-Hmong Recognition Day would recognize the bravery, sacrifice, and loyalty to the United States exhibited by the Lao-Hmong in Southeast Asia: Now, therefore, be it

That Congress— (1) expresses support for the designation of National Lao-Hmong Recognition Day ; and (2) requests that the President issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe National Lao-Hmong Recognition Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. CON. RES. 44 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 18, 2014 Mr. Reid submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was considered and agreed to CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives.

That when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, September 18, 2014, through Tuesday, October 14, 2014, on a motion offered pursuant to this concurrent resolution by its Majority Leader or his designee, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Wednesday, October 15, 2014, or such other time on that day as may be specified by its Majority Leader or his designee in the motion to recess or adjourn; and that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on Wednesday, October 15, 2014, it stand adjourned until 12:00 noon on Wednesday, November 12, 2014, or such other time on that day as may be specified by its Majority Leader or his designee, or until the time of any reassembly pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first; and that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Thursday, September 18, 2014, through Friday, November 7, 2014, on a motion offered pursuant to this concurrent resolution by its Majority Leader or his designee, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12, 2014, or until the time of any reassembly pursuant to section 3 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first. 2. (a) The Majority Leader of the Senate or his designee, after concurrence with the Minority Leader of the Senate, shall notify the Members of the Senate to reassemble at such place and time as he may designate if, in his opinion, the public interest shall warrant it. (b) After reassembling pursuant to subsection (a), when the Senate adjourns on a motion offered pursuant to this subsection by its Majority Leader or his designee, the Senate shall again stand adjourned pursuant to the first section of this concurrent resolution. 3. (a) The Speaker or his designee, after consultation with the Minority Leader of the House, shall notify the Members of the House to reassemble at such place and time as he may designate if, in his opinion, the public interest shall warrant it. (b) After reassembling pursuant to subsection (a), when the House adjourns on a motion offered pursuant to this subsection by its Majority Leader or his designee, the House shall again stand adjourned pursuant to the first section of this concurrent resolution.
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. CON. RES. 44 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 19, 2014 Agreed to CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives.

That when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, September 18, 2014, through Tuesday, October 14, 2014, on a motion offered pursuant to this concurrent resolution by its Majority Leader or his designee, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Wednesday, October 15, 2014, or such other time on that day as may be specified by its Majority Leader or his designee in the motion to recess or adjourn; and that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on Wednesday, October 15, 2014, it stand adjourned until 12:00 noon on Wednesday, November 12, 2014, or such other time on that day as may be specified by its Majority Leader or his designee, or until the time of any reassembly pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first; and that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Thursday, September 18, 2014, through Friday, November 7, 2014, on a motion offered pursuant to this concurrent resolution by its Majority Leader or his designee, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12, 2014, or until the time of any reassembly pursuant to section 3 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first. 2. (a) The Majority Leader of the Senate or his designee, after concurrence with the Minority Leader of the Senate, shall notify the Members of the Senate to reassemble at such place and time as he may designate if, in his opinion, the public interest shall warrant it. (b) After reassembling pursuant to subsection (a), when the Senate adjourns on a motion offered pursuant to this subsection by its Majority Leader or his designee, the Senate shall again stand adjourned pursuant to the first section of this concurrent resolution. 3. (a) The Speaker or his designee, after consultation with the Minority Leader of the House, shall notify the Members of the House to reassemble at such place and time as he may designate if, in his opinion, the public interest shall warrant it. (b) After reassembling pursuant to subsection (a), when the House adjourns on a motion offered pursuant to this subsection by its Majority Leader or his designee, the House shall again stand adjourned pursuant to the first section of this concurrent resolution.

Secretary of the Senate Clerk of the House of Representatives
113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. CON. RES. 44 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives.

That when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, September 18, 2014, through Tuesday, October 14, 2014, on a motion offered pursuant to this concurrent resolution by its Majority Leader or his designee, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Wednesday, October 15, 2014, or such other time on that day as may be specified by its Majority Leader or his designee in the motion to recess or adjourn; and that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on Wednesday, October 15, 2014, it stand adjourned until 12:00 noon on Wednesday, November 12, 2014, or such other time on that day as may be specified by its Majority Leader or his designee, or until the time of any reassembly pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first; and that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Thursday, September 18, 2014, through Friday, November 7, 2014, on a motion offered pursuant to this concurrent resolution by its Majority Leader or his designee, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12, 2014, or until the time of any reassembly pursuant to section 3 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first. 2. (a) The Majority Leader of the Senate or his designee, after concurrence with the Minority Leader of the Senate, shall notify the Members of the Senate to reassemble at such place and time as he may designate if, in his opinion, the public interest shall warrant it. (b) After reassembling pursuant to subsection (a), when the Senate adjourns on a motion offered pursuant to this subsection by its Majority Leader or his designee, the Senate shall again stand adjourned pursuant to the first section of this concurrent resolution. 3. (a) The Speaker or his designee, after consultation with the Minority Leader of the House, shall notify the Members of the House to reassemble at such place and time as he may designate if, in his opinion, the public interest shall warrant it. (b) After reassembling pursuant to subsection (a), when the House adjourns on a motion offered pursuant to this subsection by its Majority Leader or his designee, the House shall again stand adjourned pursuant to the first section of this concurrent resolution.

Passed the Senate September 18, 2014. Secretary.
IIA 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. 1 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 22 (legislative day, January 3), 2013 Mr. Lee 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 requiring that the Federal budget be balanced.

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. Total outlays for any fiscal year shall not exceed total receipts for that fiscal year. 2. Total outlays shall not exceed 18 percent of the gross domestic product of the United States for the calendar year ending prior to the beginning of such fiscal year. 3. The Congress may provide for suspension of the limitations imposed by section 1 or 2 of this article for any fiscal year for which two-thirds of the whole number of each House shall provide, by a roll call vote, for a specific excess of outlays over receipts or over 18 percent of the gross domestic product of the United States for the calendar year ending prior to the beginning of such fiscal year. 4. Any bill to levy a new tax or increase the rate of any tax shall not become law unless approved by two-thirds of the whole number of each House of Congress by a roll call vote. 5. The limit on the debt of the United States held by the public shall not be increased, unless two-thirds of the whole number of each House of Congress shall provide for such an increase by a roll call vote. 6. Any Member of Congress shall have standing and a cause of action to seek judicial enforcement of this article, when authorized to do so by a petition signed by one-third of the Members of either House of Congress. No court of the United States or of any State shall order any increase in revenue to enforce this article. 7. The Congress shall have the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. 8. Total receipts shall include all receipts of the United States except those derived from borrowing. Total outlays shall include all outlays of the United States except those for repayment of debt principal. 9. This article shall become effective beginning with the second fiscal year commencing after its ratification by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States. .
IIA 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. 2 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 23 (legislative day, January 3), 2013 Mr. Vitter (for himself, Mr. Paul , Ms. Ayotte , Mr. Coburn , Mr. Lee , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Cruz , Mr. Toomey , and Mr. Johnson of Wisconsin ) 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 limiting the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.

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. No person who has served 3 terms as a Representative shall be eligible for election to the House of Representatives. For purposes of this section, the election of a person to fill a vacancy in the House of Representatives shall be included as 1 term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Representative if the person fills the vacancy for more than 1 year. 2. No person who has served 2 terms as a Senator shall be eligible for election or appointment to the Senate. For purposes of this section, the election or appointment of a person to fill a vacancy in the Senate shall be included as 1 term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Senator if the person fills the vacancy for more than 3 years. 3. No term beginning before the date of the ratification of this article shall be taken into account in determining eligibility for election or appointment under this article. .
IIA 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. 3 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 23 (legislative day, January 3), 2013 Mr. Paul (for himself and Mr. Vitter ) 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 limiting the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve to 3 in the House of Representatives and 2 in the Senate.

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. No person who has served three terms as a Representative shall be eligible for election to the House of Representatives. For purposes of this section, the election of a person to fill a vacancy in the House of Representatives shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Representative if the person fills the vacancy for more than one year. 2. No person who has served two terms as a Senator shall be eligible for election or appointment to the Senate. For purposes of this section, the election or appointment of a person to fill a vacancy in the Senate shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Senator if the person fills the vacancy for more than three years. 3. No term beginning before the date of the ratification of this article shall be taken into account in determining eligibility for election or appointment under this article. .
IIA 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. 4 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 23 (legislative day, January 3), 2013 Mr. Vitter (for himself and 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 relating to United States citizenship.

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 by the Congress:  — A person born in the United States shall not be a citizen of the United States unless— (1) at the time of the person’s birth, one parent of the person is— (A) a citizen of the United States; (B) an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States who resides in the United States; or (C) an alien performing active service in the Armed Forces of the United States; or (2) the person is naturalized in accordance with the laws of the United States. .
IIA 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. 5 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 28, 2013 Mr. Baucus (for himself and Mr. Tester ) 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 authorizing regulation of contributions to candidates for State public office and Federal office by corporations, entities organized and operated for profit, and labor organizations, and expenditures by such entities and labor organizations in support of, or opposition to such candidates.

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. Congress shall have the power to regulate the contribution of funds by corporations, entities organized and operated for profit, and labor organizations to a candidate for election to, or for nomination for election to, a Federal office, and the power to regulate the expenditure of funds by corporations, entities organized and operated for profit, and labor organizations made in support of, or opposition to, such candidates. 2. A State shall have the power to regulate the contribution of funds by corporations, entities organized and operated for profit, and labor organizations to a candidate for election to, or for nomination for election to, public office in the State, and the power to regulate the expenditure of funds by corporations, entities organized and operated for profit, and labor organizations made in support of, or opposition to, such candidates. 3. Nothing contained in this Amendment shall be construed to allow Congress or a State to make any law abridging the freedom of the press. .
IIA 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. 6 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 29, 2013 Mr. Shelby (for himself and Mr. Boozman ) 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 which requires (except during time of war and subject to suspension by Congress) that the total amount of money expended by the United States during any fiscal year not exceed the amount of certain revenue received by the United States during such fiscal year and not exceed 20 percent of the gross domestic product of the United States during the previous calendar year.

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. The total amount of money expended by the United States in any fiscal year shall not exceed the total amount of revenue received by the United States during such fiscal year, excluding revenue received from the issuance of bonds, notes, or other obligations of the United States. 2. The total amount of money expended by the United States in any fiscal year shall not exceed the amount equal to 20 percent of the gross domestic product of the United States during the last calendar year ending before the beginning of such fiscal year. 3. Sections 1 and 2 of this Article shall not apply during any fiscal year during any part of which the United States is at war as declared by Congress under section 8 of Article I of the Constitution. 4. Sections 1 and 2 of this Article may be suspended by a concurrent resolution approved by a three-fifths vote of the Members of each House of Congress. Any suspension of sections 1 and 2 of this Article under this section shall be effective only during the fiscal year during which such suspension is approved. 5. This Article shall take effect on the first day of the first fiscal year beginning after the date of the adoption of this Article. 6. Congress shall have power to enforce this Article by appropriate legislation. .
IIA 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. 8 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 27, 2013 Mr. Paul 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 taxable medical devices.

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service of the Department of the Treasury relating to taxable medical devices (published at 77 Fed. Reg. 72924 (December 7, 2012)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
IIA 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. 9 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 4, 2013 Mr. Hatch (for himself, Mr. Burr , Mr. Thune , Mr. Grassley , Mr. Roberts , Mr. Enzi , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Isakson , Mr. Toomey , and Mr. Crapo ) 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 Office of Family Assistance of the Administration for Children and Families of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to waiver and expenditure authority under section 1115 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1315 ) with respect to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Office of Family Assistance of the Administration for Children and Families of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to waiver and expenditure authority under section 1115 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1315) with respect to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program (issued July 12, 2012, as the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Information Memorandum Transmittal No. TANF–ACF–IM–2012–03, and printed in the Congressional Record on September 10, 2012, on pages S6047–S6050 and on February 14, 2013, on pages S758–S761, along with a letter of opinion from the Government Accountability Office dated September 4, 2012, that the Information Memorandum is a rule under the Congressional Review Act), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
IIA 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. 10 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 5, 2013 Mr. Menendez (for himself, Mr. Begich , Mr. Blumenthal , Mrs. Boxer , Mr. Cardin , Mr. Lautenberg , Mr. Harkin , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Levin , Ms. Stabenow , and Ms. Warren ) 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 equal rights for men and women.

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. Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex. 2. The Congress shall have the power to enforce, by appropriate legislation, the provisions of this article. 3. This article shall take effect 2 years after the date of ratification. .
IIA 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. 11 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 13, 2013 Mr. Sanders 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 restore the rights of the American people that were taken away by the Supreme Court's decision in the Citizens United case and related decisions, to protect the integrity of our elections, and to limit the corrosive influence of money in our democratic process.

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. Whereas the right to vote in public elections belongs only to natural persons as citizens of the United States, so shall the ability to make contributions and expenditures to influence the outcome of public elections belong only to natural persons in accordance with this Article. 2. Nothing in this Constitution shall be construed to restrict the power of Congress and the States to protect the integrity and fairness of the electoral process, limit the corrupting influence of private wealth in public elections, and guarantee the dependence of elected officials on the people alone by taking actions which may include the establishment of systems of public financing for elections, the imposition of requirements to ensure the disclosure of contributions and expenditures made to influence the outcome of a public election by candidates, individuals, and associations of individuals, and the imposition of content neutral limitations on all such contributions and expenditures. 3. Nothing in this Article shall be construed to alter the freedom of the press. 4. Congress and the States shall have the power to enforce this Article through appropriate legislation. .
IIA 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. 12 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 21, 2013 Mr. Schatz (for himself and Ms. Hirono ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources JOINT RESOLUTION To consent to certain amendments enacted by the legislature of the State of Hawaii to the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920.

1. Consent and approval of amendments In accordance with section 4 of Public Law 86–3 (73 Stat. 4) (commonly known as the Hawaii Statehood Admissions Act, 1959 ) and section 204 of the Hawaiian Home Lands Recovery Act (48 U.S.C. note prec. 491; Public Law 104–42 ), the United States amends sections 208, 209, and 215 of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920 (42 Stat. 108, chapter 42) by giving its consent to the following amendments by the State of Hawaii adopted in the manner required for State legislation: (1) Act 107, Section 1, of the Session Laws of Hawaii, 2000. (2) Act 12, Section 1, of the Session Laws of Hawaii, 2002. (3) Act 16, Section 1, of the Session Laws of Hawaii, 2005.
IIA Calendar No. 133 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. 12 [Report No. 113–76] IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 21, 2013 Mr. Schatz (for himself and Ms. Hirono ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources July 15, 2013 Reported by Mr. Wyden , without amendment JOINT RESOLUTION To consent to certain amendments enacted by the legislature of the State of Hawaii to the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920.

1. Consent and approval of amendments In accordance with section 4 of Public Law 86–3 (73 Stat. 4) (commonly known as the Hawaii Statehood Admissions Act, 1959 ) and section 204 of the Hawaiian Home Lands Recovery Act (48 U.S.C. note prec. 491; Public Law 104–42 ), the United States amends sections 208, 209, and 215 of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920 (42 Stat. 108, chapter 42) by giving its consent to the following amendments by the State of Hawaii adopted in the manner required for State legislation: (1) Act 107, Section 1, of the Session Laws of Hawaii, 2000. (2) Act 12, Section 1, of the Session Laws of Hawaii, 2002. (3) Act 16, Section 1, of the Session Laws of Hawaii, 2005.

July 15, 2013 Reported without amendment
IIA 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. 14 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 25, 2013 Mr. Johanns (for himself, Mr. Wyden , and Mrs. Fischer ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary JOINT RESOLUTION Amending title 36, United States Code, to designate the last Friday in April as Arbor Day.

1. Arbor Day Chapter 1 of title 36, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 145. Arbor Day (a) Designation The last Friday in April is Arbor Day. (b) Purpose The purpose of Arbor Day is to celebrate the importance of stewardship by encouraging the planting of and caring for trees. (c) Proclamation The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation inviting the people of the United States to observe Arbor Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities, including the planting of trees, on the last Friday in April or another seasonally appropriate day. . 2. Conforming amendment The table of sections for chapter 1 of title 36, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 145. Arbor Day. .
IIA 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. 15 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 9, 2013 Mr. Cardin (for himself, Mr. Kirk , Ms. Mikulski , Ms. Murkowski , Mr. Harkin , Mr. Sanders , Mr. Levin , Mr. Menendez , Ms. Stabenow , Mr. Heinrich , Mrs. Boxer , Mrs. Gillibrand , Mr. Durbin , Mr. Lautenberg , Mr. Murphy , Ms. Baldwin , Ms. Landrieu , Mr. Brown , Mr. Begich , and Ms. Hirono ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary JOINT RESOLUTION Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.

That notwithstanding any time limit contained in House Joint Resolution 208, 92d Congress, as agreed to in the Senate on March 22, 1972, the article of amendment proposed to the States in that joint resolution shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution whenever ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States.
IIA 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. 16 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 6, 2013 Mr. Rubio (for himself, Mr. Lee , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Enzi , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Johnson of Wisconsin , Mr. Risch , and Mr. Thune ) 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 limit the power of Congress to impose a tax on a failure to purchase goods or services.

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:  — Congress shall make no law that imposes a tax on a failure to purchase goods or services. .
IIA 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. 17 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 13, 2013 Mr. Hatch (for himself, Mr. Boozman , Mr. Burr , Mr. Coats , Mr. Cochran , Ms. Collins , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Enzi , Mrs. Fischer , Mr. Graham , Mr. Grassley , Mr. Heller , Mr. Johanns , Mr. McCain , Ms. Murkowski , Mr. Risch , Mr. Roberts , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Sessions , Mr. Thune , and Mr. Vitter ) 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 authorizing Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag 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 7 years after the date of its submission for ratification:  — The Congress shall have power to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States. .
IIA 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. 18 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 18, 2013 Mr. Tester (for himself and Mr. Murphy ) 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 clarify the authority of Congress and the States to regulate corporations, limited liability companies or other corporate entities established by the laws of any State, the United States, or any foreign state.

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. We the people who ordain and establish this Constitution intend the rights protected by this Constitution to be the rights of natural persons. 2. The words people, person, or citizen as used in this Constitution do not include corporations, limited liability companies or other corporate entities established by the laws of any State, the United States, or any foreign state, and such corporate entities are subject to such regulation as the people, through their elected State and Federal representatives, deem reasonable and are otherwise consistent with the powers of Congress and the States under this Constitution. 3. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to limit the people’s rights of freedom of speech, freedom of the press, free exercise of religion, freedom of association and all such other rights of the people, which rights are unalienable. .
IIA 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. 19 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 18, 2013 Mr. Udall of New Mexico (for himself, Mr. Bennet , Mr. Harkin , Mr. Schumer , Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Whitehouse , Mr. Tester , Mrs. Boxer , Mr. Coons , Mr. King , Mr. Murphy , Mr. Wyden , Mr. Franken , Ms. Klobuchar , and Mr. Udall of Colorado ) 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 contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.

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. To advance the fundamental principle of political equality for all, and to protect the integrity of the legislative and electoral processes, Congress shall have power to regulate the raising and spending of money and in-kind equivalents with respect to Federal elections, including through setting limits on— (1) the amount of contributions to candidates for nomination for election to, or for election to, Federal office; and (2) the amount of funds that may be spent by, in support of, or in opposition to such candidates. 2. To advance the fundamental principle of political equality for all, and to protect the integrity of the legislative and electoral processes, each State shall have power to regulate the raising and spending of money and in-kind equivalents with respect to State elections, including through setting limits on— (1) the amount of contributions to candidates for nomination for election to, or for election to, State office; and (2) the amount of funds that may be spent by, in support of, or in opposition to such candidates. 3. Nothing in this article shall be construed to grant Congress the power to abridge the freedom of the press. 4. Congress and the States shall have power to implement and enforce this article by appropriate legislation. .