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IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. CON. RES. 172 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 15, 2016 Mr. Wittman (for himself, Mr. Gene Green of Texas , Ms. Granger , Ms. Roybal-Allard , and Mr. McGovern ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of Congress that public health professionals should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States on Public Health Thank You Day , November 21, 2016.

Whereas the health and safety of all people in the United States is the foundation of a functioning democracy and strong economy; Whereas emerging and re-emerging zoonotic and infectious diseases pose an ongoing threat to the health of people in the United States; Whereas natural disasters and biological threats present a constant threat to the life, health, and safety of all people in the United States; Whereas poor air quality, poor water quality, inadequate sanitation, social determinants, and behavioral factors exacerbate disease; Whereas smoking rates have been nearly halved over the past 50 years, but smoking still takes 480,000 lives each year in the United States; Whereas obesity is one of the primary reasons only one-fourth of young people between the ages of 17 and 24 are eligible for military service; Whereas racial, ethnic, and geographical disparities in health and health care pose a significant challenge to the Nation’s strength, prosperity, and productivity; Whereas through research, surveillance and monitoring, prevention, health promotion, and other strategies, tools, disciplines and programs, public health professionals work tirelessly to reduce the burden of disease, and in so doing play a crucial role in enhancing quality of life and extending life expectancy; Whereas public health professionals work diligently to prevent infectious disease spillover and transmission, stem anti-microbial resistance, and address other persistent and emerging global health threats; Whereas first responders who put themselves in harm’s way to defend the public health are an invaluable resource to the United States and its citizens; and Whereas public health professionals have routinely proven their value in reducing and abating environmental threats such as lead poisoning, tracing and addressing food-borne illnesses, MRSA, and other disease outbreaks, and increasing awareness of healthy lifestyle choices: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of Congress that public health professionals in the United States are to be celebrated, commended, and thanked for their profoundly important contributions to the Nation on Public Health Thank You Day.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. CON. RES. 173 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 17, 2016 Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of Congress regarding reconsideration of the merits of awarding the Medal of Honor posthumously to Doris Miller for acts of valor during World War II for which he was originally awarded the Navy Cross.

That it is the sense of Congress that the Secretary of the Navy should reconsider, pursuant to the process authorized by section 1130 of title 10, United States Code, whether the award of the Navy Cross to Doris Miller (service number 356–12–35) for acts of valor during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, while a member of the United States Navy should be upgraded to the Medal of Honor on account of possible racial bias in the original decision to award the Navy Cross.
114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. CON. RES. 174 In the Senate of the United States, December 5, 2016. Amendment:

That the resolution from the House of Representatives (H. Con. Res. 174) entitled Concurrent resolution directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 34. , do pass with the following Beginning on page 1, line 7, strike following correction: and all that follows and insert the following: “following corrections: (1) Amend the long title so as to read: An Act to accelerate the discovery, development, and delivery of 21st century cures, and for other purposes. . (2) Amend the section heading for section 1001 so as to read: Beau Biden Cancer Moonshot and NIH innovation projects . (3) Amend the table of contents in section 1 so that the item relating to section 1001 reads as follows: 1001. Beau Biden Cancer Moonshot and NIH innovation projects. . .

Secretary
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. CON. RES. 174 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 34.

That in the enrollment of the bill (H.R. 34) to authorize and strengthen the tsunami detection, forecast, warning, research, and mitigation program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes, the Clerk of the House of Representatives shall make the following correction: Amend the long title so as to read: An Act to accelerate the discovery, development, and delivery of 21st century cures, and for other purposes. .

Passed the House of Representatives November 30, 2016. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV One Hundred Fourteenth Congress of the United States of America At the Second Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Monday, the fourth day of January, two thousand and sixteen H. CON. RES. 174 December 6, 2016 Agreed to CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 34.

That in the enrollment of the bill (H.R. 34) to authorize and strengthen the tsunami detection, forecast, warning, research, and mitigation program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes, the Clerk of the House of Representatives shall make the following corrections: (1) Amend the long title so as to read: An Act to accelerate the discovery, development, and delivery of 21st century cures, and for other purposes. (2) Amend the section heading for section 1001 so as to read: Beau Biden Cancer Moonshot and NIH innovation projects . (3) Amend the table of contents in section 1 so that the item relating to section 1001 reads as follows: 1001. Beau Biden Cancer Moonshot and NIH innovation projects. .

Clerk of the House of Representatives. Secretary of the Senate.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. CON. RES. 174 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 1, 2016 Received CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 34.

That in the enrollment of the bill (H.R. 34) to authorize and strengthen the tsunami detection, forecast, warning, research, and mitigation program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes, the Clerk of the House of Representatives shall make the following correction: Amend the long title so as to read: An Act to accelerate the discovery, development, and delivery of 21st century cures, and for other purposes. .

Passed the House of Representatives November 30, 2016. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. CON. RES. 175 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 30, 2016 Mr. Lipinski (for himself and Mr. Brooks of Alabama ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of Congress that Congress and the President should prioritize the reduction and elimination, over a reasonable period of time, of the overall trade deficit of the United States.

Whereas the United States has run 40 consecutive years of trade deficits; Whereas the trade deficit of the United States has substantially increased in the last 25 years; Whereas the overall trade deficit of the United States in 2015 was $532 billion, including a deficit of $758 billion in trade in goods; Whereas the manufacturing sector of the United States has suffered a disproportionate impact from such trade deficits, resulting in substantial losses of jobs and industries; Whereas a robust manufacturing capability is essential for national security; Whereas trade imbalances are unhealthy for the global economy and stagnate economic growth in deficit countries such as the United States and especially in the manufacturing sectors of such countries; Whereas certain foreign trading partners of the United States are running persistent trade surpluses against the United States as an economic growth alternative to fostering the domestic consumption of their manufacturers; Whereas persistent trade deficits hinder the ability of the United States to reach full employment and increase underemployment and reliance on low-wage and often part-time service sector jobs; and Whereas the United States national interest in trade policy lies in strategically reducing and eliminating its currently massive trade deficit, including a deficit in trade in goods, and reducing and eliminating dependency of foreign countries on United States demand for goods of such countries: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of Congress that Congress and the President should prioritize the reduction and elimination, over a reasonable period of time, of the overall trade deficit of the United States.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. CON. RES. 179 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Directing the Secretary of the Senate to make certain corrections in the enrollment of S. 2943.

That in the enrollment of the bill S. 2943, the Secretary of the Senate shall make the following corrections: (1) In section 212(a), strike less two and insert less than two . (2) In section 217(a)(1), strike is amended and insert as amended by section 821(a), is further amended and strike 2338 and insert 2339 . (3) In section 217(a)(2), strike is amended and insert , as amended by section 821(b), is further amended and strike 2338 and insert 2339 . (4) In section 217(b)(1)(A), strike section 2338 and insert sections 2338 and 2339 . (5) In section 512(c), strike Section 7511 and insert Section 7511(b) . (6) In section 707(b)(4), strike pursuant to section 709 and insert pursuant to section 708 . (7) In the tables in section 4701, relating to Department of Energy National Security Programs, Infrastructure and Operations, Construction, strike 04–D–125–04 RLUOB equipment installation and insert 04–D–125 Chemistry and metallurgy research replacement project, LANL .

Passed the House of Representatives December 5, 2016. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV One Hundred Fourteenth Congress of the United States of America At the Second Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Monday, the fourth day of January, two thousand and sixteen H. CON. RES. 179 December 10, 2016 Agreed to CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Directing the Secretary of the Senate to make certain corrections in the enrollment of S. 2943.

That in the enrollment of the bill S. 2943, the Secretary of the Senate shall make the following corrections: (1) In section 212(a), strike less two and insert less than two . (2) In section 217(a)(1), strike is amended and insert as amended by section 821(a), is further amended and strike 2338 and insert 2339 . (3) In section 217(a)(2), strike is amended and insert , as amended by section 821(b), is further amended and strike 2338 and insert 2339 . (4) In section 217(b)(1)(A), strike section 2338 and insert sections 2338 and 2339 . (5) In section 512(c), strike Section 7511 and insert Section 7511(b) . (6) In section 707(b)(4), strike pursuant to section 709 and insert pursuant to section 708 . (7) In the tables in section 4701, relating to Department of Energy National Security Programs, Infrastructure and Operations, Construction, strike 04–D–125–04 RLUOB equipment installation and insert 04–D–125 Chemistry and metallurgy research replacement project, LANL .

Clerk of the House of Representatives. Secretary of the Senate.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. CON. RES. 179 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 6, 2016 Received CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Directing the Secretary of the Senate to make certain corrections in the enrollment of S. 2943.

That in the enrollment of the bill S. 2943, the Secretary of the Senate shall make the following corrections: (1) In section 212(a), strike less two and insert less than two . (2) In section 217(a)(1), strike is amended and insert as amended by section 821(a), is further amended and strike 2338 and insert 2339 . (3) In section 217(a)(2), strike is amended and insert , as amended by section 821(b), is further amended and strike 2338 and insert 2339 . (4) In section 217(b)(1)(A), strike section 2338 and insert sections 2338 and 2339 . (5) In section 512(c), strike Section 7511 and insert Section 7511(b) . (6) In section 707(b)(4), strike pursuant to section 709 and insert pursuant to section 708 . (7) In the tables in section 4701, relating to Department of Energy National Security Programs, Infrastructure and Operations, Construction, strike 04–D–125–04 RLUOB equipment installation and insert 04–D–125 Chemistry and metallurgy research replacement project, LANL .

Passed the House of Representatives December 5, 2016. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. CON. RES. 180 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 7, 2016 Mr. Rush submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of Congress that rates for inmate calling service should not exceed the affordable modified rates adopted by the Federal Communications Commission.

Whereas an estimated 5,000,000 United States children have, or have had, a parent in prison or jail; Whereas phone calls make it easier for families of incarcerated people to maintain positive relationships with their loved ones behind bars; Whereas phone calls help to reduce recidivism and promote child well-being; Whereas a reduction in recidivism rates by just 1 percent would save taxpayers $250,000,000 per year in correctional costs; Whereas families of people who are incarcerated frequently experience financial hardship because of the loss of a key wage earner; Whereas the cost of maintaining contact with incarcerated loved ones through in-person visits is prohibitive; Whereas written correspondence, especially with small children and those who are disabled, is inadequate in maintaining communication; and Whereas the Federal Communications Commission has been steadfast in its efforts to bring about a compromise on inmate calling service rates and to ensure that such rates are just and reasonable, in accordance with its authority under the Communications Act of 1934: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of Congress that— (1) rates for inmate calling service should not exceed the affordable modified rates adopted by the Federal Communications Commission as of the date of the adoption of this resolution; and (2) reduced inmate calling service rates should be implemented as soon as possible because of the importance of this rehabilitative means of communication.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. CON. RES. 181 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Directing the Secretary of the Senate to make a certain correction in the enrollment of S. 1635.

That in the enrollment of the bill S. 1635, the Secretary of the Senate shall make the following corrections: (1) In section 113, in the proposed subsection (j)(1) of section 4 of the Foreign Service Buildings Act, 1926, strike subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), the Secretary may transfer to, and merge with, any appropriation for embassy security, construction, and maintenance such amounts appropriated for fiscal year 2018 for any other purpose related to the administration of foreign affairs on or after January 1, 2017, if the Secretary determines such transfer is necessary to provide for the security of sites and buildings in foreign countries under the jurisdiction and control of the Secretary and insert subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary may transfer to, and merge with, any appropriation for fiscal year 2018 under the heading Diplomatic and Consular Programs , including for Worldwide Security Protection, and under the heading Embassy Security, Construction, and Maintenance funds appropriated under such headings if the Secretary determines such transfer is necessary to implement the recommendations of the Benghazi Accountability Review Board, or to prevent or respond to security situations and requirements . (2) In section 113, in the proposed subsection (j) of section 4 of the Foreign Service Buildings Act, 1926, strike the proposed paragraph (2). (3) In section 113, in the proposed subsection (j) of section 4 of the Foreign Service Buildings Act, 1926, redesignate the proposed paragraph (3) as paragraph (2). (4) In paragraph (7) of section 307, strike Office of Inspector General of the Department of State and the Broadcasting Board of Governors and insert offices of inspectors general of relevant United Nations agencies .

Passed the House of Representatives December 7, 2016. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV One Hundred Fourteenth Congress of the United States of America At the Second Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Monday, the fourth day of January, two thousand and sixteen H. CON. RES. 181 December 10, 2016 Agreed to CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Directing the Secretary of the Senate to make a certain correction in the enrollment of S. 1635.

That in the enrollment of the bill S. 1635, the Secretary of the Senate shall make the following corrections: (1) In section 113, in the proposed subsection (j)(1) of section 4 of the Foreign Service Buildings Act, 1926, strike subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), the Secretary may transfer to, and merge with, any appropriation for embassy security, construction, and maintenance such amounts appropriated for fiscal year 2018 for any other purpose related to the administration of foreign affairs on or after January 1, 2017, if the Secretary determines such transfer is necessary to provide for the security of sites and buildings in foreign countries under the jurisdiction and control of the Secretary and insert subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary may transfer to, and merge with, any appropriation for fiscal year 2018 under the heading Diplomatic and Consular Programs , including for Worldwide Security Protection, and under the heading Embassy Security, Construction, and Maintenance funds appropriated under such headings if the Secretary determines such transfer is necessary to implement the recommendations of the Benghazi Accountability Review Board, or to prevent or respond to security situations and requirements . (2) In section 113, in the proposed subsection (j) of section 4 of the Foreign Service Buildings Act, 1926, strike the proposed paragraph (2). (3) In section 113, in the proposed subsection (j) of section 4 of the Foreign Service Buildings Act, 1926, redesignate the proposed paragraph (3) as paragraph (2). (4) In paragraph (7) of section 307, strike Office of Inspector General of the Department of State and the Broadcasting Board of Governors and insert offices of inspectors general of relevant United Nations agencies .

Clerk of the House of Representatives. Secretary of the Senate.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. CON. RES. 181 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 8, 2016 Received CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Directing the Secretary of the Senate to make a certain correction in the enrollment of S. 1635.

That in the enrollment of the bill S. 1635, the Secretary of the Senate shall make the following corrections: (1) In section 113, in the proposed subsection (j)(1) of section 4 of the Foreign Service Buildings Act, 1926, strike subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), the Secretary may transfer to, and merge with, any appropriation for embassy security, construction, and maintenance such amounts appropriated for fiscal year 2018 for any other purpose related to the administration of foreign affairs on or after January 1, 2017, if the Secretary determines such transfer is necessary to provide for the security of sites and buildings in foreign countries under the jurisdiction and control of the Secretary and insert subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary may transfer to, and merge with, any appropriation for fiscal year 2018 under the heading Diplomatic and Consular Programs , including for Worldwide Security Protection, and under the heading Embassy Security, Construction, and Maintenance funds appropriated under such headings if the Secretary determines such transfer is necessary to implement the recommendations of the Benghazi Accountability Review Board, or to prevent or respond to security situations and requirements . (2) In section 113, in the proposed subsection (j) of section 4 of the Foreign Service Buildings Act, 1926, strike the proposed paragraph (2). (3) In section 113, in the proposed subsection (j) of section 4 of the Foreign Service Buildings Act, 1926, redesignate the proposed paragraph (3) as paragraph (2). (4) In paragraph (7) of section 307, strike Office of Inspector General of the Department of State and the Broadcasting Board of Governors and insert offices of inspectors general of relevant United Nations agencies .

Passed the House of Representatives December 7, 2016. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. CON. RES. 182 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 7, 2016 Mr. Jenkins of West Virginia (for himself, Mr. McKinley , and Mr. Mooney of West Virginia ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, and the sinking of the U.S.S. West Virginia during that attack.

Whereas the U.S.S. West Virginia, nicknamed the Wee Vee was a Colorado-class battleship commissioned in 1923, and was the last battleship the Navy would build for the next two decades; Whereas the Navy stationed the U.S.S. West Virginia in Pearl Harbor to help defend against potential enemy attacks in the Pacific; Whereas the U.S.S. West Virginia was the second battleship docked at Pearl Harbor to be struck by torpedoes during the attack on December 7, 1941; Whereas the attack on the U.S.S. West Virginia included at least seven torpedoes and two bombs; Whereas, when the gravest moments of the attack occurred, the crew of the U.S.S. West Virginia bravely fought back to defend the ship; Whereas the valor of and skill of the crew of the U.S.S. West Virginia helped to prevent the ship from immediately capsizing after the torpedoing; Whereas 106 Navy sailors were killed while trying to heroically defend the U.S.S. West Virginia during the attack, even as it suffered extensive damage and eventually flooded and sank; Whereas in early 1942, the U.S.S. West Virginia was salvaged from the harbor seabed and returned to the mainland for repairs; Whereas the U.S.S. West Virginia re-entered service in June 1944, supporting the Allied war efforts in the Pacific, including in the battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa; and Whereas at the end of the war, the U.S.S. West Virginia was the only ship present for Japan’s surrender in Tokyo Bay that had been present and attacked at Pearl Harbor: Now, therefore, be it

That Congress— (1) remembers the members of the Armed Forces who were killed or wounded during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941; (2) honors the service and courage of the members of the Armed Forces who were stationed at Pearl Harbor at the time of the attack; (3) commemorates the service of the crew of the U.S.S. West Virginia and the crews of other Navy ships at Pearl Harbor, who fought valiantly during the attack to prevent further damage and destruction; (4) recognizes the resolve of the Navy in salvaging and repairing the U.S.S. West Virginia and returning it to service during World War II; (5) commends the brave members of the Armed Forces who fought in World War II; and (6) reaffirms its commitment to continue to honor the memory of all members of the Armed Forces who lost their lives during the attack on Pearl Harbor.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. CON. RES. 183 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Directing the Secretary of the Senate to make a correction in the enrollment of the bill S. 612.

That in the enrollment of the bill S. 612, the Secretary of the Senate shall make the following correction: Amend the long title so as to read: An Act to provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, and for other purposes. .

Passed the House of Representatives December 8, 2016. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV One Hundred Fourteenth Congress of the United States of America At the Second Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Monday, the fourth day of January, two thousand and sixteen H. CON. RES. 183 December 10, 2016 Agreed to CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Directing the Secretary of the Senate to make a correction in the enrollment of the bill S. 612.

That in the enrollment of the bill S. 612, the Secretary of the Senate shall make the following correction: Amend the long title so as to read: An Act to provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, and for other purposes. .

Clerk of the House of Representatives. Secretary of the Senate.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. CON. RES. 183 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 8, 2016 Received CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Directing the Secretary of the Senate to make a correction in the enrollment of the bill S. 612.

That in the enrollment of the bill S. 612, the Secretary of the Senate shall make the following correction: Amend the long title so as to read: An Act to provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, and for other purposes. .

Passed the House of Representatives December 8, 2016. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
IA 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 2 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 6, 2015 Mr. Goodlatte (for himself, Mr. DeFazio , Mrs. McMorris Rodgers , Mr. King of Iowa , Mr. Duncan of Tennessee , Mr. Franks of Arizona , Mr. Walberg , Mr. Lance , Mr. Smith of Texas , Mr. Poliquin , Mr. Sensenbrenner , Mr. Palazzo , Mr. Hurt of Virginia , Mr. Duncan of South Carolina , Mrs. Miller of Michigan , Mr. Chabot , Mr. Rouzer , Mr. Pearce , Mr. Royce , Mr. Ribble , Mr. Forbes , Mr. Turner , Mr. Culberson , Mr. Mulvaney , Mr. Marino , Mr. Gibson , Mr. Amodei , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Murphy of Pennsylvania , Mr. Newhouse , Mr. Guinta , Mr. Westerman , Mrs. Black , Mr. Tipton , Mr. Barletta , Mr. Ratcliffe , Mr. Allen , Mr. Young of Iowa , Mr. Bishop of Michigan , Mr. Poe of Texas , Mr. Fortenberry , and Mr. Salmon ) 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 outlays for any fiscal year shall not exceed total receipts for that fiscal year, unless three-fifths of the whole number of each House of Congress shall provide by law for a specific excess of outlays over receipts by a rollcall vote. 2. The limit on the debt of the United States held by the public shall not be increased, unless three-fifths of the whole number of each House shall provide by law for such an increase by a rollcall vote. 3. Prior to each fiscal year, the President shall transmit to the Congress a proposed budget for the United States Government for that fiscal year in which total outlays do not exceed total receipts. 4. No bill to increase revenue shall become law unless approved by a majority of the whole number of each House by a rollcall vote. 5. The Congress may waive the provisions of this article for any fiscal year in which a declaration of war is in effect. 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. Any such waiver must identify and be limited to the specific excess or increase for that fiscal year made necessary by the identified military conflict. 6. The Congress shall enforce and implement this article by appropriate legislation, which may rely on estimates of outlays and receipts. 7. Total receipts shall include all receipts of the United States Government except those derived from borrowing. Total outlays shall include all outlays of the United States Government except for those for repayment of debt principal. 8. This article shall take effect beginning with the fifth fiscal year beginning after its ratification. .
IA 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 5 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 6, 2015 Mr. Culberson 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 regarding the effect of treaties, Executive orders, and agreements with other nations or groups of nations.

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:  — No treaty, Executive order, or any agreement with any nation or group of nations or any of the provisions of such agreements, shall be construed to diminish any of the rights or privileges guaranteed to citizens of the United States under the Constitution of the United States, and Federal law. .
IA 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 6 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 6, 2015 Mr. Fitzpatrick 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 to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve to 4 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 within seven years after the date of its submission for ratification:  — 1. No person who has served four terms as a Representative shall be eligible for election to the House of Representatives. For purposes of this section, any period during which a person serves as a Representative pursuant to an election to fill a vacancy shall not be included as a term served by the person. 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, any period during which a person serves as a Senator pursuant to an election or appointment to fill a vacancy shall be not be included as a term served by the person. 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. .
IA 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 7 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 6, 2015 Mr. Lance 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 outlays for any fiscal year shall not exceed total receipts for that fiscal year, unless three-fifths of the whole number of each House of Congress shall provide by law for a specific excess of outlays over receipts by a rollcall vote. 2. The limit on the debt of the United States held by the public shall not be increased, unless three-fifths of the whole number of each House shall provide by law for such an increase by a rollcall vote. 3. Prior to each fiscal year, the President shall transmit to the Congress a proposed budget for the United States Government for that fiscal year in which total outlays do not exceed total receipts. 4. No bill to increase revenue shall become law unless approved by three-fifths of the whole number of each House by a rollcall vote. 5. The Congress may waive the provisions of this article for any fiscal year in which a declaration of war is in effect. 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. 6. The Congress shall enforce and implement this article by appropriate legislation, which may rely on estimates of outlays and receipts. 7. Total receipts shall include all receipts of the United States Government except those derived from borrowing. Total outlays shall include all outlays of the United States Government except for those for repayment of debt principal. 8. This article shall take effect beginning with the second fiscal year beginning after its ratification. .
IA 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 8 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 6, 2015 Mr. Schweikert 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 requiring that the Federal budget be balanced and that an increase in the Federal debt requires approval from a majority of the legislatures of the several States.

That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within seven years after the date of its submission for ratification:  — 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. An increase in the Federal debt requires approval from a majority of the legislatures of the several States. .
IA 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 9 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 6, 2015 Mr. Womack (for himself, Mr. Fortenberry , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Johnson of Ohio , Mr. Roe of Tennessee , and Mrs. Blackburn ) 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 giving Congress power 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 seven 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. .
IA 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 10 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for the reappointment of David M. Rubenstein as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

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

Passed the House of Representatives March 26, 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. 10 JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for the reappointment of David M. Rubenstein as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

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

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
IA 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 10 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 7, 2015 Mr. Sam Johnson of Texas (for himself, Mr. Becerra , and Mr. Cole ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for the reappointment of David M. Rubenstein as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

That, in accordance with section 5581 of the Revised Statutes ( 20 U.S.C. 43 ), the vacancy on the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, in the class other than Members of Congress, occurring by reason of the expiration of the term of David M. Rubenstein of Maryland on May 7, 2015, is filled by the reappointment of the incumbent. The reappointment is for a term of 6 years, beginning on May 8, 2015, or the date of the enactment of this joint resolution, whichever occurs later.
IIA 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 10 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 26, 2015 Received JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for the reappointment of David M. Rubenstein as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

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

Passed the House of Representatives March 26, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
IA 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 11 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2015 Mr. Barr (for himself, Mr. Harris , Mr. Austin Scott of Georgia , Mr. Roe of Tennessee , Mr. Rice of South Carolina , Mr. Stewart , Mr. Byrne , Mr. Wittman , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Massie , Mr. Walker , Mr. McKinley , Mrs. Walorski , Mr. Rothfus , Mr. Guinta , Mr. Duncan of South Carolina , Mr. Allen , and Mr. Clawson of Florida ) 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 to limit the number of consecutive 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 for ratification:  — 1. No person who has been a Senator for two consecutive terms shall again be eligible for election or appointment to the Senate until the date that is one year after the end of such second consecutive term. 2. No person who has been a Representative for six consecutive terms shall again be eligible for election to the House of Representatives until the date that is one year after the end of the sixth consecutive term. 3. For purposes of this article, any term a person serves as a Senator or Representative to fill a vacancy shall not be included in determining the number of consecutive terms that the person has been a Senator or Representative unless the period of time for which the person fills the vacancy is greater than three years in the case of a Senator or greater than one year in the case of a Representative. 4. For the purposes of this article, any term that began before the date of the ratification of this article shall not be included in determining the number of consecutive terms that a person has been a Senator or Representative. .
IA 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 12 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2015 Mr. Byrne 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 outlays for any fiscal year shall not exceed total receipts for that fiscal year, unless three-fifths of the whole number of each House of Congress shall provide by law for a specific excess of outlays over receipts by a rollcall vote. 2. Total outlays for any fiscal year shall not exceed one-fifth of economic output of the United States, unless two-thirds of each House of Congress shall provide for a specific increase of outlays above this amount. 3. The limit on the debt of the United States held by the public shall not be increased unless three-fifths of the whole number of each House shall provide by law for such an increase by a rollcall vote. 4. Prior to each fiscal year, the President shall transmit to the Congress a proposed budget for the United States Government for that fiscal year in which total outlays do not exceed total receipts. 5. A bill to increase revenue shall not become law unless three-fifths of the whole number of each House shall provide by law for such an increase by a rollcall vote. 6. The Congress may waive the provisions of this article for any fiscal year in which a declaration of war is in effect. 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. Any such waiver must identify and be limited to the specific excess or increase for that fiscal year made necessary by the identified military conflict. 7. The Congress shall enforce and implement this article by appropriate legislation, which may rely on estimates of outlays and receipts. 8. Total receipts shall include all receipts of the United States Government except those derived from borrowing. Total outlays shall include all outlays of the United States Government except for those for repayment of debt principal. 9. This article shall take effect beginning with the fifth fiscal year beginning after its ratification. .
IA 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 13 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2015 Mr. Mulvaney 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 to limit 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 for ratification:  — 1. No person who has been a Senator for two terms shall again be eligible for election or appointment to the Senate. 2. No person who has been a Representative for six terms shall again be eligible for election to the House of Representatives. 3. For purposes of this article, any term a person serves as a Senator or Representative to fill a vacancy shall not be included in determining the number of terms that the person has been a Senator or Representative unless the period of time for which the person fills the vacancy is greater than three years in the case of a Senator or greater than one year in the case of a Representative. 4. For the purposes of this article, any term that began before the date of the ratification of this article shall not be included in determining the number of terms that a person has been a Senator or Representative. .