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IA 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 51 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 13, 2015 Ms. Speier (for herself, Ms. Adams , Ms. Bass , Mrs. Beatty , Mr. Beyer , Mr. Blumenauer , Ms. Bonamici , Mr. Brendan F. Boyle of Pennsylvania , Ms. Brown of Florida , Ms. Brownley of California , Mrs. Bustos , Mr. Carson of Indiana , Mrs. Capps , Mr. Capuano , Mr. Cárdenas , Mr. Cartwright , Ms. Castor of Florida , Ms. Judy Chu of California , Ms. Clark of Massachusetts , Ms. Clarke of New York , Mr. Clay , Mr. Cohen , Mr. Connolly , Mr. Conyers , Mr. Courtney , Mr. Cummings , Mrs. Davis of California , Mr. DeFazio , Ms. DeGette , Mr. Delaney , Ms. DeLauro , Ms. DelBene , Mr. DeSaulnier , Mr. Deutch , Mr. Doggett , Mr. Michael F. Doyle of Pennsylvania , Ms. Edwards , Mr. Ellison , Mr. Engel , Ms. Eshoo , Ms. Esty , Mr. Farr , Mr. Foster , Ms. Frankel of Florida , Ms. Fudge , Mr. Garamendi , Mr. Grayson , Mr. Grijalva , Mr. Gutiérrez , Ms. Hahn , Mr. Hastings , Mr. Heck of Washington , Mr. Higgins , Mr. Honda , Mr. Huffman , Mr. Israel , Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas , Mr. Johnson of Georgia , Ms. Kaptur , Mr. Keating , Ms. Kelly of Illinois , Mr. Kennedy , Mr. Kilmer , Mr. Kind , Mrs. Kirkpatrick , Ms. Kuster , Mr. Langevin , Mr. Larsen of Washington , Mr. Larson of Connecticut , Mrs. Lawrence , Ms. Lee , Mr. Levin , Mr. Loebsack , Mr. Lowenthal , Mrs. Lowey , Ms. Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico , Mr. Lynch , Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York , Mr. Sean Patrick Maloney of New York , Ms. Matsui , Ms. McCollum , Mr. McDermott , Mr. McGovern , Mr. McNerney , Mr. Meeks , Ms. Moore , Mr. Nadler , Mrs. Napolitano , Mr. Nolan , Mr. Norcross , Ms. Norton , Mr. Pallone , Mr. Pascrell , Mr. Payne , Mr. Perlmutter , Mr. Peters , Mr. Peterson , Ms. Pingree , Ms. Plaskett , Mr. Pocan , Mr. Price of North Carolina , Mr. Quigley , Mr. Rangel , Mr. Richmond , Ms. Roybal-Allard , Mr. Ruiz , Mr. Ruppersberger , Mr. Rush , Mr. Ryan of Ohio , Ms. Linda T. Sánchez of California , Mr. Sarbanes , Ms. Schakowsky , Mr. Schiff , Mr. Schrader , Mr. Scott of Virginia , Mr. Sherman , Ms. Sinema , Mr. Sires , Ms. Slaughter , Mr. Smith of Washington , Mr. Swalwell of California , Mr. Takai , Mr. Takano , Mr. Thompson of Mississippi , Mr. Thompson of California , Ms. Titus , Mr. Tonko , Mrs. Torres , Ms. Tsongas , Mr. Van Hollen , Mr. Vargas , Mr. Veasey , Mr. Walz , Mrs. Watson Coleman , Mr. Welch , Ms. Wilson of Florida , Mr. Yarmuth , Mr. Al Green of Texas , Mr. Serrano , Mr. Castro of Texas , Mr. Cicilline , Mr. Himes , Mr. Carney , and Mr. Hinojosa ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was 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.
IA 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 53 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 14, 2015 Mr. Yarmuth (for himself and Mr. Cohen ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures with respect to Federal 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 within seven years after the date of its submission for ratification:  — 1. Financial expenditures, or in-kind equivalents, with respect to a candidate for Federal office, without regard to whether or not a communication expressly advocates the election or defeat of a specified candidate in the election, shall not constitute protected speech, as guaranteed by this Constitution or any amendment to this Constitution. 2. Congress shall have the power to enact a mandatory public financing system to provide funds to qualified candidates in elections for Federal office, which shall be the sole source of funds raised or spent with respect to Federal elections. 3. Congress shall have power to enforce the provisions of this article by appropriate legislation. .
IA 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 54 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 18, 2015 Mr. Amash introduced the following joint resolution; which was 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 for ratification:  — 1. Total expenditures for a year shall not exceed the average annual revenue collected in the three prior years, adjusted in proportion to changes in population and inflation. Total expenditures shall include all expenditures of the United States except those for payment of debt, and revenue shall include all revenue of the United States except that derived from borrowing. 2. Congress may by a roll call vote of two-thirds of each House declare an emergency and provide by law for specific expenditures in excess of the limit in section 1. The declaration shall specify reasons for the emergency designation and may authorize expenditures in excess of the limit in section 1 for up to one year. 3. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. 4. This article shall take effect in the first year beginning at least 90 days following ratification, except that expenditures may exceed the limit in section 1 by the following portion of the prior year’s expenditures exceeding that limit (excepting emergency expenditures provided for by section 2): nine-tenths in the first year, eight-ninths in the second, seven-eighths in the third, six-sevenths in the fourth, five-sixths in the fifth, four-fifths in the sixth, three-fourths in the seventh, two-thirds in the eighth, and one-half in the ninth. .
IA 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. J. RES. 55 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 20, 2015 Mr. Brat introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary May 31, 2016 Additional sponsors: Mr. Ribble , Mr. Amash , Mr. Zinke , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Gosar , Mr. Perry , Mr. Newhouse , Mr. Walberg , Mr. Massie , Mr. Mooney of West Virginia , Mr. McClintock , Mr. Guthrie , Mr. Griffith , Mr. Clawson of Florida , Mr. Jones , Mr. Posey , Mr. Duncan of South Carolina , Mr. Rohrabacher , Mr. Sanford , Mr. Harris , Mr. Labrador , Mr. Rigell , Mr. Yoho , Mr. Gowdy , Mr. Stutzman , Mr. Messer , Mr. Gibson , Mr. Palazzo , Mr. Webster of Florida , Mr. Westerman , Mr. Sensenbrenner , Mrs. Love , Mr. Moolenaar , Mr. Grothman , Mr. Lipinski , Mr. Walker , Mr. Zeldin , Mr. Bishop of Michigan , Mr. Rokita , Mr. Marino , Mr. Rice of South Carolina , Mr. Salmon , Mr. Byrne , Mr. Meadows , Mr. Fleming , Mr. Buck , Mr. Jordan , Mr. Schweikert , Mr. Bridenstine , Mr. Blum , Mr. Stivers , Mr. DesJarlais , Mr. Carter of Georgia , Mr. Garrett , Mr. Guinta , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Fincher , Mr. Austin Scott of Georgia , Mr. Ratcliffe , Mr. Franks of Arizona , Mr. Loudermilk , Mr. Renacci , and Mr. Trott 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 for ratification: — 1. Expenditures and receipts shall be balanced, which may occur over more than one year to accommodate economic conditions. Expenditures shall include all expenditures of the United States except those for payment of debt, and receipts shall include all receipts of the United States except those derived from borrowing. 2. For emergency situations two-thirds of the House of Representatives and the Senate may for limited times authorize expenditures exceeding those pursuant to rules established under section 1. Debts incurred from such expenditures shall be paid as soon as practicable. 3. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation, which shall allow not more than ten years after ratification to comply with section 1. .
IA 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 56 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 22, 2015 Mr. Wilson of South Carolina (for himself and Mr. Brendan F. Boyle of Pennsylvania ) (both by request): introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for the approval of the Congress of the proposed Agreement for Cooperation Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the People’s Republic of China Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy transmitted on April 21, 2015.

That the Congress does favor the proposed agreement for cooperation transmitted to the Congress by the President on April 21, 2015.
IA 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 57 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 16, 2015 Mr. Amash introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs JOINT RESOLUTION Directing the President to remove United States Armed Forces deployed to Iraq or Syria on or after August 7, 2014, other than Armed Forces required to protect United States diplomatic facilities and personnel, from Iraq and Syria.

1. Short title This joint resolution may be cited as the Constitutional Alternative to the War Powers Iraq and Syria Withdrawal Resolution . 2. Removal of United States Armed Forces from Iraq and Syria Congress directs the President to remove the United States Armed Forces deployed to Iraq or Syria on or after August 7, 2014, other than Armed Forces required to protect United States diplomatic facilities and personnel, from Iraq and Syria— (1) by no later than the end of the period of 30 days beginning on the date of the enactment of this joint resolution; or (2) if the President determines that it is not safe to remove such United States Armed Forces before the end of that period, by no later than December 31, 2015, or such earlier date as the President determines that the Armed Forces can safely be removed.
IA 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 58 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 24, 2015 Mr. Schiff (for himself, Mr. Cartwright , Mr. Cohen , Mr. DeSaulnier , Mr. Garamendi , Mr. Himes , Ms. Lee , Mr. Lynch , Ms. Norton , Mr. Rangel , Ms. Tsongas , Mr. Van Hollen , Mr. Welch , and Mr. Keating ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the authority of Congress and the States to regulate contributions and expenditures in political campaigns and to enact public financing systems for such campaigns.

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:  — Nothing in this Constitution shall be construed to forbid Congress or the States from imposing reasonable content-neutral limitations on private campaign contributions or independent election expenditures, or from enacting systems of public campaign financing, including those designed to restrict the influence of private wealth by offsetting campaign spending or independent expenditures with increased public funding. .
IA 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 59 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 7, 2015 Mr. Smith of Nebraska introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Army Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the definition of waters of the United States under the Clean Water Act.

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Army Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the definition of waters of the United States under the Clean Water Act (80 Fed. Reg. 37053), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
IA 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 60 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 21, 2015 Mr. Perlmutter (for himself, Ms. Moore , Mr. Langevin , Mr. Costa , Mr. Pocan , Ms. Bordallo , Mr. McDermott , and Ms. McCollum ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform JOINT 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 United States 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 the House of Representatives— (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.
IA 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 61 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES JOINT RESOLUTION Amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken into account for purposes of determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

1. Short title This joint resolution may be cited as the Hire More Heroes Act of 2015 . 2. Employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration not taken into account in determining employers to which the employer mandate applies under Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (a) In general Section 4980H(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: (F) Exemption for health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration Solely for purposes of determining whether an employer is an applicable large employer under this paragraph for any month, an individual shall not be taken into account as an employee for such month if such individual has medical coverage for such month under— (i) chapter 55 of title 10, United States Code, including coverage under the TRICARE program, or (ii) under a health care program under chapter 17 or 18 of title 38, United States Code, as determined by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to months beginning after December 31, 2013. 3. Budgetary effects; statutory pay-as-you-go (PAYGO) scorecards The budgetary effects of this joint resolution shall not be entered on either PAYGO scorecard maintained pursuant to section 4(d) of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 ( 2 U.S.C. 933(d) ).

Passed the House of Representatives July 27, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IA 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 61 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 23, 2015 Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means , and in addition to the Committee on the Budget , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned JOINT RESOLUTION Amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken into account for purposes of determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

1. Short title This joint resolution may be cited as the Hire More Heroes Act of 2015 . 2. Employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration not taken into account in determining employers to which the employer mandate applies under Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (a) In general Section 4980H(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: (F) Exemption for health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration Solely for purposes of determining whether an employer is an applicable large employer under this paragraph for any month, an individual shall not be taken into account as an employee for such month if such individual has medical coverage for such month under— (i) chapter 55 of title 10, United States Code, including coverage under the TRICARE program, or (ii) under a health care program under chapter 17 or 18 of title 38, United States Code, as determined by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to months beginning after December 31, 2013. 3. Budgetary effects; statutory pay-as-you-go (PAYGO) scorecards The budgetary effects of this joint resolution shall not be entered on either PAYGO scorecard maintained pursuant to section 4(d) of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 ( 2 U.S.C. 933(d) ).
IIA Calendar No. 170 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 61 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 28, 2015 Received; read the first time July 29, 2015 Read the second time and placed on the calendar JOINT RESOLUTION Amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken into account for purposes of determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

1. Short title This joint resolution may be cited as the Hire More Heroes Act of 2015 . 2. Employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration not taken into account in determining employers to which the employer mandate applies under Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (a) In general Section 4980H(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: (F) Exemption for health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration Solely for purposes of determining whether an employer is an applicable large employer under this paragraph for any month, an individual shall not be taken into account as an employee for such month if such individual has medical coverage for such month under— (i) chapter 55 of title 10, United States Code, including coverage under the TRICARE program, or (ii) under a health care program under chapter 17 or 18 of title 38, United States Code, as determined by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to months beginning after December 31, 2013. 3. Budgetary effects; statutory pay-as-you-go (PAYGO) scorecards The budgetary effects of this joint resolution shall not be entered on either PAYGO scorecard maintained pursuant to section 4(d) of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 ( 2 U.S.C. 933(d) ).

Passed the House of Representatives July 27, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk

July 29, 2015 Read the second time and placed on the calendar
IA 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 63 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 31, 2015 Mr. Royce (for himself and Mr. Engel ) (both by request) introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for the approval of the Congress of the proposed Agreement for Cooperation Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Korea Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy transmitted on June 16, 2015.

That the Congress does favor the proposed agreement for cooperation transmitted to the Congress by the President on June 16, 2015.
IA 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 64 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 4, 2015 Mr. Royce introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs , and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services , the Judiciary , Oversight and Government Reform , and Ways and Means , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned JOINT RESOLUTION Disapproving of the agreement transmitted to Congress by the President on July 19, 2015, relating to the nuclear program of Iran.

That Congress does not favor the agreement transmitted by the President to Congress on July 19, 2015, under subsection (a) of section 135 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 ( 42 U.S.C. 2160e ) for purposes of prohibiting the taking of any action involving any measure of statutory sanctions relief by the United States pursuant to such agreement under subsection (c)(2)(B) of such section.
IA 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 65 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 8, 2015 Mr. Hastings introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs JOINT RESOLUTION To authorize the use of the United States Armed Forces to achieve the goal of preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

1. Short title This joint resolution may be cited as the Authorization of Use of Force Against Iran Resolution . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) On July 14, 2015, a Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action designed to ensure that Iran’s nuclear program is used solely for peaceful purposes was finalized. (2) Pursuant to the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015, signed into law on May 22, 2015, the United States Congress is tasked with reviewing this plan of action to make certain the terms of the agreement will unequivocally prevent Iran from becoming a nuclear weapons state. (3) The United States must do all that is necessary to ensure that all of Iran’s pathways to obtaining a nuclear weapon are blocked. (4) Iran’s pursuit of a nuclear weapon has and will continue to destabilize the region. (5) Iran’s pursuit of a nuclear weapon is a threat not only to the United States but also to our allies in the region. (6) Iran’s sincerity in forgoing the procurement of a nuclear weapon has created legitimate cause for concern. 3. Authorization for use of United States Armed Forces to achieve the goal of preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons (a) In general The President is authorized to use the Armed Forces of the United States as the President determines necessary and appropriate in order to achieve the goal of preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. (b) 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 joint resolution supersedes any requirement of the War Powers Resolution. 4. Report Not later than 60 days after the date on which the President exercises the authority described in section 3, and every 60 days thereafter, the President shall submit to Congress a report on the specific actions taken pursuant to such authority.
IA 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 66 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 9, 2015 Mr. Hunter (for himself, Mr. Kinzinger of Illinois , Mr. Zinke , Mr. Wittman , and Mr. Cook ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs JOINT RESOLUTION To authorize the use of the Armed Forces of the United States against Iran if the President determines and certifies to Congress that Iran is not able to demonstrate that it has not sought, developed, or acquired nuclear weapons in violation of its commitments or obligations under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, and for other purposes.

Whereas the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) was agreed to on July 14, 2015, and states that The full implementation of this JCPOA will ensure the exclusively peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear programme. and that Iran reaffirms that under no circumstances will Iran ever seek, develop or acquire any nuclear weapons. : Now, therefore, be it

1. Short title This joint resolution may be cited as the Iran Accountability and Enforcement Resolution . 2. Authorization for use of United States Armed Forces (a) In general The President is authorized to use the Armed Forces of the United States against Iran if the President determines and certifies to Congress that Iran is not able to demonstrate that it has not sought, developed, or acquired nuclear weapons in violation of its commitments or obligations under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. (b) Statement of policy It is the policy of the United States that Iran must comply with its reaffirmation in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action that Iran will never seek, develop, or acquire a nuclear weapon. (c) 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 joint resolution supersedes any requirement of the War Powers Resolution. 3. Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action defined In this joint resolution, the term Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action means the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, signed at Vienna July 14, 2015, by Iran and by the People’s Republic of China, France, Germany, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom and the United States, with the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, and all implementing materials and agreements related to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.
IA 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 67 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 29, 2015 Mr. Ratcliffe (for himself, Mr. Babin , Mr. Franks of Arizona , Mr. Sessions , Mr. Loudermilk , Mr. McKinley , Mr. Murphy of Pennsylvania , Mr. Barr , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Gosar , Mr. Barletta , Mr. Rokita , Mr. Hensarling , Mr. Bridenstine , Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania , Mr. Rothfus , Mr. Messer , Mr. Rouzer , Mr. Palmer , Mr. Knight , Mr. Pearce , Mr. Massie , Mr. Huelskamp , Mr. Zinke , Mr. Sam Johnson of Texas , and Mr. Brady of Texas ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce JOINT RESOLUTION Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units , and contained in the docket numbered EPA–HQ–OAR–2013–0602, and such rule shall have no force or effect.
IA 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 68 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 29, 2015 Mr. Ratcliffe (for himself, Mr. Babin , Mr. Franks of Arizona , Mr. Sessions , Mr. Loudermilk , Mr. McKinley , Mr. Murphy of Pennsylvania , Mr. Barr , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Gosar , Mr. Barletta , Mr. Rokita , Mr. Hensarling , Mr. Bridenstine , Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania , Mr. Rothfus , Mr. Messer , Mr. Rouzer , Mr. Palmer , Mr. Knight , Mr. Pearce , Mr. Massie , Mr. Huelskamp , Mr. Zinke , Mr. Sam Johnson of Texas , and Mr. Brady of Texas ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce JOINT RESOLUTION Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from New, Modified, and Reconstructed Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from New, Modified, and Reconstructed Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units , and contained in the dockets numbered EPA–HQ–OAR–2013–0495 and EPA–HQ–OAR–2013–0603, and such rule shall have no force or effect.
IA 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 69 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 8, 2015 Mr. Carney introduced the following joint resolution; which was 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 for ratification:  — 1. Total estimated outlays of the operating funds of the United States for any fiscal year shall not exceed total estimated receipts to those funds for that fiscal year, unless Congress approves a specific excess of outlays over receipts by three-fifths of the whole number of each House 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 the fiscal year beginning in that calendar year in which total estimated outlays of the operating funds of the United States for that fiscal year shall not exceed total estimated receipts to those funds for that fiscal year. 3. No bill to increase revenue shall become law unless approved by a majority of the whole number of each House by a roll call vote. 4. The Congress may waive the provisions of this article for any fiscal year and the first fiscal year thereafter if a declaration of war is in effect or if the Director of the Congressional Budget Office, or any successor, estimates that real economic growth has been or will be less than one percent for two consecutive quarters during the period of those two fiscal years. The provisions of this article may be waived for any fiscal year 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. 5. Total estimated receipts of the operating funds shall exclude those derived from net borrowing. Total estimated outlays of the operating funds of the United States shall exclude those for repayment of debt principal; and for capital investments. The receipts (including attributable interest) and outlays of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund shall not be counted as receipts or outlays for purposes of this article. 6. The Congress shall enforce and implement this article by appropriate legislation, which may rely on estimates of outlays and receipts. 7. This article shall take effect beginning with the later of the second fiscal year beginning after its ratification or the first fiscal year beginning after December 31, 2020. .
IA 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 70 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 22, 2015 Mrs. Walorski (for herself, Mr. Messer , Mr. Bucshon , Mr. Rokita , and Mr. Grothman ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce JOINT RESOLUTION Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone (contained in the docket numbered EPA–HQ–OAR–2008–0699), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
IA 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 71 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 26, 2015 Mr. Whitfield introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from New, Modified, and Reconstructed Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from New, Modified, and Reconstructed Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units (published at 80 Fed. Reg. 64510 (October 23, 2015)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
IIA Union Calendar No. 266 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 71 [Report No. 114–348] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 26, 2015 Mr. Whitfield introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce November 19, 2015 Additional sponsors: Mr. Latta , Mr. McKinley , Mr. Barton , Mr. Pompeo , Mr. Flores , Mr. Griffith , Mr. Mullin , Mr. Olson , Mr. Hudson , Mrs. Ellmers of North Carolina , Mr. Harper , Mr. Long , Mr. Guthrie , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Barr , Mr. Bilirakis , Mr. Zinke , Mr. Sam Johnson of Texas , Mr. Boustany , Mr. Loudermilk , Mr. Johnson of Ohio , Mr. Pearce , Mr. Murphy of Pennsylvania , Mr. Bridenstine , Mr. Rothfus , Mr. Ratcliffe , Mr. Simpson , Mr. Jenkins of West Virginia , Mr. Gosar , Mr. Jones , Mr. Rouzer , Mrs. Brooks of Indiana , Mr. Smith of Nebraska , Mr. Culberson , Mr. Rokita , Ms. McSally , Mr. Allen , Mr. Carter of Georgia , Mr. Palmer , Mr. Hensarling , Mrs. Lummis , Mr. Huelskamp , Mr. Tipton , Mr. Bost , Mr. Bucshon , Mr. Rohrabacher , Mr. Chaffetz , Mr. Barletta , Mr. Rogers of Kentucky , Mr. Kelly of Mississippi , Mr. Farenthold , Ms. Foxx , Mr. Babin , Mr. Westerman , Mrs. Wagner , Mr. Sessions , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mrs. Mimi Walters of California , Mr. Crenshaw , Mr. Chabot , Mr. Moolenaar , Mr. DeSantis , Mr. Womack , Mr. Massie , Mr. Scalise , Mr. Emmer of Minnesota , Mr. Buck , Mr. Jody B. Hice of Georgia , Mr. Tiberi , Mr. Messer , Mr. Stivers , Mr. Fincher , Mr. Grothman , Mr. Smith of Missouri , Mr. Stewart , Ms. Jenkins of Kansas , Mr. Young of Indiana , Mr. Brooks of Alabama , Mr. Young of Alaska , Mrs. Hartzler , Mr. Mooney of West Virginia , Mr. Gohmert , Mrs. Miller of Michigan , Mr. Newhouse , Mr. Webster of Florida , Mr. Luetkemeyer , Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania , Mr. DesJarlais , Mr. McClintock , Mr. Lamborn , Mr. Byrne , Mr. Wenstrup , Mr. Collins of New York , Mr. Crawford , Mr. Collins of Georgia , Mr. Franks of Arizona , Mr. Duncan of South Carolina , Mr. Blum , Mr. Trott , Mrs. Walorski , Mr. Stutzman , Mr. Labrador , Mr. Kinzinger of Illinois , Mr. Goodlatte , Mr. Shimkus , Mr. Smith of Texas , Mr. Yoho , and Mr. Pitts November 19, 2015 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from New, Modified, and Reconstructed Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from New, Modified, and Reconstructed Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units (published at 80 Fed. Reg. 64510 (October 23, 2015)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

November 19, 2015 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
IA 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 72 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 26, 2015 Mr. Whitfield introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units (published at 80 Fed. Reg. 64662 (October 23, 2015)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
IIA Union Calendar No. 267 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 72 [Report No. 114–349] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 26, 2015 Mr. Whitfield introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce November 19, 2015 Additional sponsors: Mr. Latta , Mr. McKinley , Mr. Barton , Mr. Pompeo , Mr. Flores , Mr. Griffith , Mr. Mullin , Mr. Olson , Mr. Hudson , Mrs. Ellmers of North Carolina , Mr. Harper , Mr. Long , Mr. Guthrie , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Barr , Mr. Bilirakis , Mr. Zinke , Mr. Sam Johnson of Texas , Mr. Boustany , Mr. Loudermilk , Mr. Johnson of Ohio , Mr. Pearce , Mr. Murphy of Pennsylvania , Mr. Bridenstine , Mr. Rothfus , Mr. Ratcliffe , Mr. Simpson , Mr. Jenkins of West Virginia , Mr. Gosar , Mr. Jones , Mr. Rouzer , Mrs. Brooks of Indiana , Mr. Smith of Nebraska , Mr. Culberson , Mr. Rokita , Ms. McSally , Mr. Allen , Mr. Carter of Georgia , Mr. Palmer , Mr. Hensarling , Mrs. Lummis , Mr. Huelskamp , Mr. Tipton , Mr. Bost , Mr. Bucshon , Mr. Rohrabacher , Mr. Chaffetz , Mr. Barletta , Mr. Rogers of Kentucky , Mr. Kelly of Mississippi , Mr. Farenthold , Ms. Foxx , Mr. Babin , Mr. Westerman , Mrs. Wagner , Mr. Sessions , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mrs. Mimi Walters of California , Mr. Crenshaw , Mr. Chabot , Mr. Moolenaar , Mr. DeSantis , Mr. Womack , Mr. Massie , Mr. Scalise , Mr. Emmer of Minnesota , Mr. Buck , Mr. Jody B. Hice of Georgia , Mr. Tiberi , Mr. Messer , Mr. Stivers , Mr. Fincher , Mr. Grothman , Mr. Smith of Missouri , Mr. Stewart , Ms. Jenkins of Kansas , Mr. Young of Indiana , Mr. Brooks of Alabama , Mr. Young of Alaska , Mrs. Hartzler , Mr. Mooney of West Virginia , Mr. Gohmert , Mrs. Miller of Michigan , Mr. Newhouse , Mr. Jolly , Mr. Webster of Florida , Mr. Luetkemeyer , Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania , Mr. DesJarlais , Mr. McClintock , Mr. Lamborn , Mr. Wenstrup , Mr. Byrne , Mr. Collins of New York , Mr. Crawford , Mr. Collins of Georgia , Mr. Franks of Arizona , Mr. Duncan of South Carolina , Mr. Blum , Mr. Trott , Mrs. Walorski , Mr. Stutzman , Mr. Labrador , Mr. Kinzinger of Illinois , Mr. Goodlatte , Mr. Shimkus , Mr. Smith of Texas , Mr. Yoho , and Mr. Pitts November 19, 2015 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units (published at 80 Fed. Reg. 64662 (October 23, 2015)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

November 19, 2015 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
IA 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 73 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 18, 2015 Mr. Emmer of Minnesota introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs JOINT RESOLUTION Declaring that a state of war exists between the Islamic State and the Government and the people of the United States and making provision to prosecute the same.

Whereas the Islamic State has committed unprovoked acts of war against the Government and the people of the United States of America: Now, therefore, be it

That the state of war between the United States and the Islamic State, also known as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), which has been thrust upon the United States is hereby formally declared; and the President is hereby authorized and directed to use the Armed Forces of the United States to carry on war against the Islamic State; and, to bring the conflict to a successful termination, all of the resources of the country are hereby pledged by the Congress of the United States.
IA 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 74 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 19, 2015 Mr. Gosar (for himself, Mr. Abraham , Mr. Amodei , Mr. Babin , Mr. Barr , Mr. Barton , Mr. Benishek , Mr. Blum , Mr. Boustany , Mr. Brooks of Alabama , Mr. Buck , Mr. Carter of Georgia , Mr. Chabot , Mr. Chaffetz , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Crawford , Mr. DesJarlais , Mr. Duncan of South Carolina , Mr. Duncan of Tennessee , Mr. Farenthold , Mr. Fleming , Mr. Franks of Arizona , Mr. Gibbs , Mr. Gohmert , Mr. Graves of Louisiana , Mr. Griffith , Mr. Grothman , Mr. Hardy , Mr. Huelskamp , Mr. Johnson of Ohio , Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania , Mr. King of Iowa , Mr. Sam Johnson of Texas , Mr. Jones , Mr. Joyce , Mr. Lamborn , Mr. Lucas , Mr. Luetkemeyer , Mrs. Lummis , Mr. Messer , Mr. McClintock , Mr. McKinley , Ms. McSally , Mrs. Miller of Michigan , Mr. Mooney of West Virginia , Mr. Neugebauer , Mr. Newhouse , Mr. Palmer , Mr. Pearce , Mr. Pompeo , Mr. Posey , Mr. Ribble , Mr. Rice of South Carolina , Mr. Rohrabacher , Mr. Rouzer , Mr. Salmon , Mr. Austin Scott of Georgia , Mr. Sessions , Mr. Shimkus , Mr. Smith of Texas , Mr. Stutzman , Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania , Mr. Trott , Mrs. Walorski , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Yoho , Mr. Young of Alaska , Mr. Wilson of South Carolina , Mr. Zinke , Mr. Sensenbrenner , and Mr. Labrador ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule of the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency relating to National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency relating to National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone (80 Fed. Reg. 65292 (October 26, 2015)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
IA 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 75 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 9, 2015 Mr. Rogers of Kentucky introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Appropriations JOINT RESOLUTION Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2016, and for other purposes.

That the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2016 ( Public Law 114–53 ) is amended by striking the date specified in section 106(3) and inserting December 16, 2015 .
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 76 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES JOINT RESOLUTION Appointing the day for the convening of the second session of the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress.

That the second regular session of the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress shall begin at noon on Monday, January 4, 2016.

Passed the House of Representatives December 15, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV One Hundred Fourteenth Congress of the United States of America At the First Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday, the sixth day of January, two thousand and fifteen H. J. RES. 76 JOINT RESOLUTION Appointing the day for the convening of the second session of the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress.

That the second regular session of the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress shall begin at noon on Monday, January 4, 2016.

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
IIA 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 76 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 16, 2015 Received JOINT RESOLUTION Appointing the day for the convening of the second session of the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress.

That the second regular session of the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress shall begin at noon on Monday, January 4, 2016.

Passed the House of Representatives December 15, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
IA 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 78 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES JOINT RESOLUTION Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2016, and for other purposes.

That the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2016 ( Public Law 114–53 ) is further amended by striking the date specified in section 106(3) and inserting December 22, 2015 .

Passed the House of Representatives December 16, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IA One Hundred Fourteenth Congress of the United States of America At the First Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday, the sixth day of January, two thousand and fifteen H. J. RES. 78 JOINT RESOLUTION Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2016, and for other purposes.

That the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2016 ( Public Law 114–53 ) is further amended by striking the date specified in section 106(3) and inserting December 22, 2015 .

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
IIA 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 78 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 16, 2015 Received JOINT RESOLUTION Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2016, and for other purposes.

That the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2016 ( Public Law 114–53 ) is further amended by striking the date specified in section 106(3) and inserting December 22, 2015 .

Passed the House of Representatives December 16, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk