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114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. 23 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 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.

Passed the Senate November 17, 2015. Secretary
IIA 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. 23 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 26, 2015 Mr. McConnell (for himself, Mr. Manchin , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Blunt , Mr. Lee , Mr. Cassidy , Mr. Cruz , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Hoeven , Mr. Wicker , Mr. Scott , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Alexander , Mr. Sullivan , Mr. Rounds , Mr. Roberts , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Thune , Mrs. Fischer , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Coats , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Risch , Mr. Vitter , Ms. Murkowski , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Moran , Mr. Flake , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Johnson , Mr. Isakson , Mr. Enzi , Mr. Perdue , Mr. Sessions , Mr. Cochran , Mr. Paul , Mrs. Ernst , Mr. Hatch , Mr. Daines , Mr. Sasse , Mr. McCain , Mr. Shelby , Mr. Toomey , Mr. Grassley , Mr. Graham , and Mr. Corker ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works 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 Calendar No. 293 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. 23 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 26, 2015 Mr. McConnell (for himself, Mr. Manchin , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Blunt , Mr. Lee , Mr. Cassidy , Mr. Cruz , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Hoeven , Mr. Wicker , Mr. Scott , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Alexander , Mr. Sullivan , Mr. Rounds , Mr. Roberts , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Thune , Mrs. Fischer , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Coats , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Risch , Mr. Vitter , Ms. Murkowski , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Moran , Mr. Flake , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Johnson , Mr. Isakson , Mr. Enzi , Mr. Perdue , Mr. Sessions , Mr. Cochran , Mr. Paul , Mrs. Ernst , Mr. Hatch , Mr. Daines , Mr. Sasse , Mr. McCain , Mr. Shelby , Mr. Toomey , Mr. Grassley , Mr. Graham , and Mr. Corker ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works November 16, 2015 Committee discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c) , and placed on the calendar 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 16, 2015 Committee discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c) , and placed on the calendar
One Hundred Fourteenth Congress of the United States of America 1st Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday, the sixth day of January, two thousand and fifteen S. J. RES. 24 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 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.

Speaker of the House of Representatives Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate
114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. 24 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 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.

Passed the Senate November 17, 2015. Secretary
IIA 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. 24 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 26, 2015 Mrs. Capito (for herself, Ms. Heitkamp , Mr. McConnell , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Blunt , Mr. Lee , Mr. Cassidy , Mr. Cruz , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Hoeven , Mr. Wicker , Mr. Scott , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Alexander , Mr. Sullivan , Mr. Rounds , Mr. Roberts , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Thune , Mrs. Fischer , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Coats , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Risch , Mr. Vitter , Ms. Murkowski , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Moran , Mr. Flake , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Manchin , Mr. Johnson , Mr. Isakson , Mr. Enzi , Mr. Perdue , Mr. Sessions , Mr. Cochran , Mr. Paul , Mrs. Ernst , Mr. Hatch , Mr. Daines , Mr. Sasse , Mr. McCain , Mr. Shelby , Mr. Toomey , Mr. Grassley , Mr. Graham , and Mr. Corker ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works 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 Calendar No. 294 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. 24 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 26, 2015 Mrs. Capito (for herself, Ms. Heitkamp , Mr. McConnell , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Blunt , Mr. Lee , Mr. Cassidy , Mr. Cruz , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Hoeven , Mr. Wicker , Mr. Scott , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Alexander , Mr. Sullivan , Mr. Rounds , Mr. Roberts , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Thune , Mrs. Fischer , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Coats , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Risch , Mr. Vitter , Ms. Murkowski , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Moran , Mr. Flake , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Manchin , Mr. Johnson , Mr. Isakson , Mr. Enzi , Mr. Perdue , Mr. Sessions , Mr. Cochran , Mr. Paul , Mrs. Ernst , Mr. Hatch , Mr. Daines , Mr. Sasse , Mr. McCain , Mr. Shelby , Mr. Toomey , Mr. Grassley , Mr. Graham , and Mr. Corker ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works November 16, 2015 Committee discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c) , and placed on the calendar 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 16, 2015 Committee discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c) , and placed on the calendar
IIA 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. 25 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 17, 2015 Mr. Flake (for himself, Mr. Alexander , Mr. Barrasso , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Cassidy , Mr. Coats , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Cruz , Mr. Enzi , Mrs. Ernst , Mrs. Fischer , Mr. Hatch , Mr. Heller , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Johnson , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Lee , Mr. McCain , Mr. McConnell , Mr. Moran , Mr. Paul , Mr. Risch , Mr. Roberts , Mr. Sessions , Mr. Thune , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Vitter , Mr. Wicker , and Mr. Isakson ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works 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.
IIA 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. 27 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 7, 2015 Mr. McCain (for himself and Ms. Ayotte ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Secretary of Agriculture relating to inspection of fish of the order Siluriformes.

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Secretary of Agriculture relating to Mandatory Inspection of Fish of the Order Siluriformes and Products Derived From Such Fish (80 Fed. Reg. 75590; December 2, 2015), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 28 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Secretary of Agriculture relating to inspection of fish of the order Siluriformes.

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Secretary of Agriculture relating to Mandatory Inspection of Fish of the Order Siluriformes and Products Derived From Such Fish (80 Fed. Reg. 75590; December 2, 2015), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

Passed the Senate May 25, 2016. Secretary
IIA 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. 28 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 10, 2015 Mr. McCain (for himself and Ms. Ayotte ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Secretary of Agriculture relating to inspection of fish of the order Siluriformes.

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Secretary of Agriculture relating to Mandatory Inspection of Fish of the Order Siluriformes and Products Derived From Such Fish (80 Fed. Reg. 75590; December 2, 2015), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
IIA Calendar No. 479 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 28 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 10, 2015 Mr. McCain (for himself, Ms. Ayotte , Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Toomey , Mr. Flake , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Risch , and Mr. Cruz ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry May 23, 2016 Committee discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c) , and placed on the calendar JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Secretary of Agriculture relating to inspection of fish of the order Siluriformes.

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Secretary of Agriculture relating to Mandatory Inspection of Fish of the Order Siluriformes and Products Derived From Such Fish (80 Fed. Reg. 75590; December 2, 2015), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

May 23, 2016 Committee discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c) , and placed on the calendar
IIA 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 30 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 24, 2016 Mr. Paul introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations JOINT RESOLUTION Relating to the disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Pakistan of F–16 Block 52 aircraft.

That the issuance of a letter of offer with respect to any of the following proposed sales to the Government of Pakistan (described in the certification Transmittal No. 15–80, sent to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the chairman of the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate pursuant to section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2776(b)(1) )) on February 11, 2016, is hereby prohibited: (1) The proposed sale of eight (8) F–16 Block 52 aircraft with the Fl00–PW–229 increased performance engine, and related defense articles and defense services (Transmittal Numbered 15–80). (2) The proposed sale of two (2) F–16 Block 52 C models with the Fl00–PW–229 increased performance engine, and related defense articles and defense services (Transmittal Numbered 16–80). (3) The proposed sale of six (6) F–16 Block 52 D models with the Fl00–PW–229 increased performance engine, and related defense articles and defense services (Transmittal Numbered 16–80). (4) The proposed sale of fourteen (14) Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems (JHMCS), and related defense articles and defense services (Transmittal Numbered 16–80). (5) The proposed sale of eight (8) AN/APG–68(V)9 radars, and related defense articles and defense services (Transmittal Numbered 16–80). (6) The proposed sale of eight (8) ALQ–211(V)9 Advanced Integrated Defensive Electronic Warfare Suites (AIDEWS), and related defense articles and defense services (Transmittal Numbered 16–80).
IIA 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 31 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 25, 2016 Mr. Paul introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations JOINT RESOLUTION Relating to the disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Pakistan of F–16 Block 52 aircraft.

That the issuance of a letter of offer with respect to any of the following proposed sales to the Government of Pakistan (described in the certification Transmittal No. 15–80, sent to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the chairman of the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate pursuant to section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2776(b)(1) )) on February 11, 2016, is hereby prohibited: (1) The proposed sale of eight (8) F–16 Block 52 aircraft (two (2) C and six (6) D models), with the Fl00–PW–229 increased performance engine (Transmittal Numbered 15–80). (2) The proposed sale of fourteen (14) Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems (JHMCS), and related defense articles and defense services (Transmittal Numbered 15–80). (3) The proposed sale of eight (8) AN/APG–68(V)9 radars, and related defense articles and defense services (Transmittal Numbered 15–80). (4) The proposed sale of eight (8) ALQ–211(V)9 Advanced Integrated Defensive Electronic Warfare Suites (AIDEWS), and related defense articles and defense services (Transmittal Numbered 15–80).
IIA 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 33 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 18, 2016 Mr. Isakson (for himself, Mr. Alexander , Mr. Enzi , Ms. Ayotte , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Blunt , Mr. Boozman , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Cassidy , Mr. Coats , Mr. Cochran , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Daines , Mrs. Ernst , Mrs. Fischer , Mr. Hatch , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Johnson , Mr. Kirk , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Lee , Mr. McConnell , Mr. Moran , Ms. Murkowski , Mr. Paul , Mr. Perdue , Mr. Roberts , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Thune , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Vitter , Mr. Wicker , Mr. Scott , and Mr. Sasse ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to the definition of the term fiduciary and the conflict of interest rule with respect to retirement investment advice.

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to the definition of the term fiduciary and the conflict of interest rule with respect to retirement investment advice (published at 81 Fed. Reg. 20946 (April 8, 2016)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
IIA 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 34 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 7, 2016 Mr. Alexander (for himself, Mr. Johnson , Mr. McConnell , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Cassidy , Mr. Coats , Mr. Cochran , Ms. Collins , Mr. Corker , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Cruz , Mr. Daines , Mr. Enzi , Mrs. Ernst , Mrs. Fischer , Mr. Flake , Mr. Gardner , Mr. Graham , Mr. Hatch , Mr. Heller , Mr. Hoeven , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Isakson , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Lee , Mr. McCain , Mr. Moran , Ms. Murkowski , Mr. Paul , Mr. Perdue , Mr. Risch , Mr. Roberts , Mr. Rounds , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Scott , Mr. Sessions , Mr. Shelby , Mr. Thune , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Vitter , Mr. Wicker , and Mr. Sullivan ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to defining and delimiting the exemptions for executive, administrative, professional, outside sales, and computer employees.

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to defining and delimiting the exemptions for executive, administrative, professional, outside sales, and computer employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (published at 81 Fed. Reg. 32391 (May 23, 2016)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
IIA 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 35 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 9, 2016 Mr. Flake (for himself and Mr. Alexander ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule of the Department of Labor relating to Interpretation of the Advice Exemption in Section 203(c) of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to Interpretation of the Advice Exemption in Section 203(c) of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (81 Fed. Reg. 15923 (March 24, 2016)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
IIA 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 36 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 29, 2016 Mr. Graham (for himself, Mr. McCain , Mr. Isakson , Mr. Blunt , and Mr. Risch ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to parental rights.

That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States:  — 1. The liberty of parents to direct the upbringing, education, and care of their children is a fundamental right. 2. The parental right to direct education includes the right to choose, as an alternative to public education, private, religious, or home schools, and the right to make reasonable choices within public schools for one’s child. 3. Neither the United States nor any State shall infringe these rights without demonstrating that its governmental interest as applied to the person is of the highest order and not otherwise served. 4. The parental rights guaranteed by this article shall not be denied or abridged on account of disability. 5. This article shall not be construed to apply to a parental action or decision that would end life. 6. No treaty may be adopted nor shall any source of international law be employed to supersede, modify, interpret, or apply to the rights guaranteed by this article. .
IIA 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 37 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 14, 2016 Mr. Alexander (for himself, Mr. Isakson , Mr. Roberts , and Mr. Perdue ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule relating to the extent to which an employer may offer an inducement to an employee for the employee's spouse to provide information about the spouse's manifestation of disease or disorder in connection with an employer-sponsored wellness program.

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission relating to the extent to which an employer may offer an inducement to an employee for the employee's spouse to provide information about the spouse's manifestation of disease or disorder in connection with an employer-sponsored wellness program under title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 ( 42 U.S.C. 2000ff et seq. ) (published at 81 Fed. Reg. 31143 (May 17, 2016)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
IIA 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 38 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 14, 2016 Mr. Alexander (for himself, Mr. Isakson , Mr. Roberts , and Mr. Perdue ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule relating to the extent to which employers may use incentives to encourage employees to participate in wellness programs that ask the employees to respond to disability-related inquiries or undergo medical examinations.

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission relating to the extent to which employers may use incentives to encourage employees to participate in wellness programs that ask the employees to respond to disability-related inquiries or undergo medical examinations under title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ( 42 U.S.C. 12111 et seq. ) (published at 81 Fed. Reg. 31126 (May 17, 2016)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
IIA 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 39 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 8, 2016 Mr. Paul (for himself, Mr. Murphy , Mr. Lee , and Mr. Franken ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations JOINT RESOLUTION Relating to the disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of M1A1/A2 Abrams Tank structures and other major defense equipment.

That the issuance of a letter of offer with respect to any of the following proposed sales to the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (described in the certification Transmittal No. 16–32, sent to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the chairman of the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate pursuant to section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2776(b)(1) )) on August 8, 2016, is hereby prohibited: (1) The proposed sale of one hundred fifty-three (153) M1A1/A2 Abrams Tank structures for conversion to one hundred thirty-three (133) M1A2S Saudi Abrams configured Main Battle Tanks and twenty (20) battle damage replacements for the existing fleet (Transmittal Numbered 16–32). (2) The proposed sale of one hundred fifty-three (153) M2 .50 Caliber Machine Guns (Transmittal Numbered 16–32). (3) The proposed sale of two hundred sixty-six (266) 7.62mm M240 Machine Guns (Transmittal Numbered 16–32). (4) The proposed sale of one hundred fifty-three (153) M250 Smoke Grenade Launchers (Transmittal Numbered 16–32). (5) The proposed sale of twenty (20) M88A1/A2 Heavy Equipment Recovery Combat Utility Lift Evacuation System (HERCULES) Armored Recovery Vehicle (ARV) Structures for conversion to twenty (20) M88A1/A2 HERCULES ARVs (Transmittal Numbered 16–32). (6) The proposed sale of one hundred sixty-nine (169) AN/VAS–5 Driver Vision Enhancer–Abrams (DVE–A) (Transmittal Numbered 16–32). (7) The proposed sale of one hundred thirty-three (133) AN/PVS–7B Night Vision Devices (Transmittal Numbered 16–32). (8) The proposed sale of four thousand two hundred fifty-six (4,256) Rounds M865 Training Ammunition (Transmittal Numbered 16–32). (9) The proposed sale of two thousand three hundred ninety-four (2,394) Rounds M831A1 Training Ammunition (Transmittal Numbered 16–32).
IIA 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 40 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 15, 2016 Mr. Boozman (for himself, Mr. Donnelly , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Cotton , Mr. King , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Wicker , Mr. Kirk , Ms. Ayotte , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Hatch , and Mr. Burr ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources JOINT RESOLUTION Approving the location of a memorial to commemorate and honor the members of the Armed Forces that served on active duty in support of Operation Desert Storm or Operation Desert Shield.

Whereas subsection (b)(1) of section 8908 of title 40, United States Code, provides that the location of a commemorative work in the area depicted as Area I on the map described in subsection (a) of that section shall be deemed to be authorized only if approved by law not later than 150 days after the date on which Congress is notified that the subject of the commemorative work is of preeminent historical and lasting significance to the United States; Whereas section 3093 of the Carl Levin and Howard P. Buck McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 ( 40 U.S.C. 8903 note; Public Law 113–291 ) authorized the National Desert Storm Memorial Association to establish a memorial in the District of Columbia to commemorate and honor the members of the Armed Forces that served on active duty in support of Operation Desert Storm or Operation Desert Shield; and Whereas the Secretary of the Interior has notified Congress of the determination of the Secretary of the Interior that the subject of the memorial is of preeminent historical and lasting significance to the United States and may be located in Area I: Now, therefore, be it

That the location of the commemorative work authorized by section 3093 of the Carl Levin and Howard P. Buck McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 ( 40 U.S.C. 8903 note; Public Law 113–291 ) to commemorate and honor the members of the Armed Forces that served on active duty in support of Operation Desert Storm or Operation Desert Shield, within Area I, as depicted on the map described in section 8908(a) of title 40, United States Code, is approved.
IIA 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 41 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 15, 2016 Mrs. Boxer (for herself and Mrs. Feinstein ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to abolish the electoral college and to provide for the direct popular election of the President and Vice President of the United States.

That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within seven years after the date of its submission by the Congress:  — 1. The President and Vice President shall be jointly elected by the direct vote of the qualified electors of the several States and territories and the District constituting the seat of Government of the United States. The electors in each State, territory, and the District constituting the seat of Government of the United States shall have the qualifications requisite for electors of the most numerous branch of the legislative body where they reside. 2. Congress may determine the time, place, and manner of holding the election, the entitlement to inclusion on the ballot, and the manner in which the results of the election shall be ascertained and declared. .
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 1 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 6, 2015 Mr. McConnell submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Informing the President of the United States that a quorum of each House is assembled.

That a committee consisting of two Senators be appointed to join such committee as may be appointed by the House of Representatives to wait upon the President of the United States and inform him that a quorum of each House is assembled and that the Congress is ready to receive any communication he may be pleased to make.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 2 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 6, 2015 Mr. McConnell submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Informing the House of Representatives that a quorum of the Senate is assembled.

That the Secretary inform the House of Representatives that a quorum of the Senate is assembled and that the Senate is ready to proceed to business.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 3 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 6, 2015 Mr. McConnell submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To elect Orrin G. Hatch, a Senator from the State of Utah, to be President pro tempore of the Senate of the United States.

That Orrin G. Hatch, a Senator from the State of Utah, be, and he is hereby, elected President of the Senate pro tempore.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 4 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 6, 2015 Mr. McConnell submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Notifying the President of the United States of the election of a President pro tempore.

That the President of the United States be notified of the election of the Honorable Orrin G. Hatch as President of the Senate pro tempore.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 5 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 6, 2015 Mr. McConnell submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Notifying the House of Representatives of the election of a President pro tempore.

That the House of Representatives be notified of the election of the Honorable Orrin G. Hatch as President of the Senate pro tempore.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 6 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 6, 2015 Mr. McConnell (for Mr. Reid ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing the thanks of the Senate to the Honorable Patrick J. Leahy for his service as President Pro Tempore of the United States Senate and to designate Senator Leahy as President Pro Tempore Emeritus of the United States Senate.

That the United States Senate expresses its deepest gratitude to Senator Patrick J. Leahy for his dedication and commitment during his service to the Senate as the President Pro Tempore. Further, as a token of appreciation of the Senate for his long and faithful service, Senator Patrick J. Leahy is hereby designated President Pro Tempore Emeritus of the United States Senate.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 7 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 6, 2015 Mr. McConnell submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Fixing the hour of daily meeting of the Senate.

That the daily meeting of the Senate be 12 o’clock meridian unless otherwise ordered.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 8 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 6, 2015 Mr. McConnell submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Electing Julie Adams as Secretary of the Senate.

That Julie E. Adams of Iowa be, and she is hereby, elected Secretary of the Senate.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 9 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 6, 2015 Mr. McConnell submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Notifying the President of the United States of the election of the Secretary of the Senate.

That the President of the United States be notified of the election of the Honorable Julie E. Adams as Secretary of the Senate.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 10 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 6, 2015 Mr. McConnell submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Notifying the House of Representatives of the election of the Secretary of the Senate.

That the House of Representatives be notified of the election of the Honorable Julie E. Adams as Secretary of the Senate.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 11 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 6, 2015 Mr. McConnell submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Electing Frank Larkin as Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.

That Frank J. Larkin of Maryland be, and he is hereby, elected Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 12 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 6, 2015 Mr. McConnell submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Notifying the President of the United States of the election of a Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.

That the President of the United States be notified of the election of the Honorable Frank J. Larkin as Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 13 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 6, 2015 Mr. McConnell submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Notifying the House of Representatives of the election of a Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.

That the House of Representatives be notified of the election of the Honorable Frank J. Larkin as Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 14 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 6, 2015 Mr. McConnell submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Electing Laura C. Dove, of Virginia, as Secretary for the Majority of the Senate.

That Laura C. Dove of Virginia be, and she is hereby, elected Secretary for the Majority of the Senate.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 15 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 6, 2015 Mr. Durbin (for Mr. Reid ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Electing Gary B. Myrick, of Virginia, as Secretary for the Minority of the Senate.

That Gary B. Myrick of Virginia be, and he is hereby, elected Secretary for the Minority of the Senate.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 16 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 6, 2015 Mr. McConnell (for himself and Mr. Reid ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To make effective appointment of Senate Legal Counsel.

That the appointment of Patricia Mack Bryan of Virginia to be Senate Legal Counsel, made by the President pro tempore this day, is effective as of January 3, 2015, and the term of service of the appointee shall expire at the end of the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 17 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 6, 2015 Mr. McConnell (for himself and Mr. Reid ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To make effective appointment of Deputy Senate Legal Counsel.

That the appointment of Morgan J. Frankel of the District of Columbia to be Deputy Senate Legal Counsel, made by the President pro tempore this day, is effective as of January 3, 2015, and the term of service of the appointee shall expire at the end of the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 19 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 6, 2015 Mr. McConnell (for himself, Mr. Reid , Ms. Warren , Mr. Markey , Mr. Alexander , Ms. Ayotte , Ms. Baldwin , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Bennet , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Blunt , Mr. Booker , Mr. Boozman , Mrs. Boxer , Mr. Brown , Mr. Burr , Ms. Cantwell , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Cardin , Mr. Carper , Mr. Casey , Mr. Cassidy , Mr. Coats , Mr. Cochran , Ms. Collins , Mr. Coons , Mr. Corker , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Cruz , Mr. Daines , Mr. Donnelly , Mr. Durbin , Mr. Enzi , Mrs. Ernst , Mrs. Feinstein , Mrs. Fischer , Mr. Flake , Mr. Franken , Mr. Gardner , Mrs. Gillibrand , Mr. Graham , Mr. Grassley , Mr. Hatch , Mr. Heinrich , Ms. Heitkamp , Mr. Heller , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Hoeven , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Isakson , Mr. Johnson , Mr. Kaine , Mr. King , Mr. Kirk , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Leahy , Mr. Lee , Mr. Manchin , Mr. McCain , Mrs. McCaskill , Mr. Menendez , Mr. Merkley , Ms. Mikulski , Mr. Moran , Ms. Murkowski , Mr. Murphy , Mrs. Murray , Mr. Nelson , Mr. Paul , Mr. Perdue , Mr. Peters , Mr. Portman , Mr. Reed , Mr. Risch , Mr. Roberts , Mr. Rounds , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Sanders , Mr. Sasse , Mr. Schatz , Mr. Schumer , Mr. Scott , Mr. Sessions , Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Shelby , Ms. Stabenow , Mr. Sullivan , Mr. Tester , Mr. Thune , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Toomey , Mr. Udall , Mr. Vitter , Mr. Warner , Mr. Whitehouse , Mr. Wicker , and Mr. Wyden ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Relative to the death of Edward W. Brooke, III, former United States Senator for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Whereas Edward W. Brooke, III, was born in Washington, D.C. in 1919, graduated from Howard University in 1941 and Boston University Law College in 1948; Whereas Edward W. Brooke, III, served in the United States Army during World War II, earning the rank of Captain, a Bronze Star, and a Distinguished Service Award; Whereas Edward W. Brooke, III, was elected to the office of Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in 1962 and served as the first African American attorney general in the United States; Whereas Edward W. Brooke, III, was first elected to the United States Senate in 1966 and served two terms as a Senator from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Whereas Edward W. Brooke, III, was the first African American to be elected to the Senate by popular vote; Whereas Edward W. Brooke, III, was a pioneer and champion of civil rights; Whereas Edward W. Brooke, III, was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom on June 23, 2004, and the Congressional Gold Medal on July 1, 2008: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Edward W. Brooke, III, former member of the United States Senate. That the Secretary of the Senate communicate these resolutions to the House of Representatives and transmit an enrolled copy thereof to the family of the deceased. That when the Senate adjourns today, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the Edward W. Brooke, III.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 27 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 16, 2015 Mr. McConnell (for himself and Mr. Reid ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To authorize testimony and representation in United States of America v. Jeffrey A. Sterling .

Whereas, in the case of United States of America v. Jeffrey A. Sterling , Cr. No. 10–485, pending in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, testimony has been requested from Julie Katzman, a former employee of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary; Whereas, pursuant to sections 703(a) and 704(a)(2) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, 2 U.S.C. §§ 288b(a) and 288c(a)(2), the Senate may direct its counsel to represent current or former employees of the Senate with respect to any subpoena, order, or request for testimony relating to their official responsibilities; Whereas, by the privileges of the Senate of the United States and Rule XI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, no evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate may, by the judicial or administrative process, be taken from such control or possession but by permission of the Senate; and Whereas, when it appears that evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate may promote the administration of justice, the Senate will take such action as will promote the ends of justice consistent with the privileges of the Senate: Now, therefore, be it

That Julie Katzman is authorized to testify in the case of United States of America v. Jeffrey A. Sterling , except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted. 2. The Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent Ms. Katzman in connection with the production of evidence authorized in section one of this resolution.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 30 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 20, 2015 Mr. Scott (for himself, Mrs. Feinstein , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Cruz , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Paul , Mr. Enzi , Mr. Alexander , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Vitter , Mr. Toomey , Mr. Johnson , and Ms. Ayotte ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week of January 25 through January 31, 2015, as National School Choice Week .

Whereas providing a diversity of choices in K-12 education empowers parents to select education environments that meet the individual needs and strengths of their children; Whereas the United States is home to high-quality K-12 education environments of all varieties, including traditional public schools, public charter schools, public magnet schools, private schools, online academies, and home schooling; Whereas talented teachers and school leaders in all of these education environments are preparing children to achieve their dreams; Whereas more families than ever before in the United States are actively choosing the best education for their children; Whereas greater public awareness of the issue of parental choice in education can inform additional families about the benefits of proactively choosing challenging, motivating, and effective education environments for their children; Whereas the process of parents choosing schools for their children is nonpolitical, nonpartisan, and deserving of the utmost respect; and Whereas hundreds of organizations, more than 9,000 schools, and millions of individuals in the United States will celebrate the benefits of educational choice during the fifth annual National School Choice Week, which will be held the week of January 25 through January 31, 2015: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates the week of January 25 through January 31, 2015, as National School Choice Week ; (2) congratulates the students, parents, teachers, and school leaders from K-12 education environments of all varieties for their persistence, achievements, dedication, and contributions to society in the United States; (3) encourages all parents, during National School Choice Week, to learn more about the education options available to them; and (4) encourages the people of the United States to hold appropriate programs, events, and activities during National School Choice Week to raise public awareness about the benefits of opportunity in education.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 35 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 22, 2015 Ms. Mikulski (for herself, Mr. Cardin , Mr. Kirk , Mrs. Shaheen , Mrs. Boxer , Mrs. Gillibrand , Mr. Brown , Mr. Risch , Mr. Durbin , Mr. Rounds , Mr. Booker , Mr. Coons , Mr. Moran , Mr. Hatch , Mr. Wyden , Mr. Nelson , Mr. Schatz , Mr. Merkley , Mr. Menendez , Mr. Kaine , Mr. Cruz , Mr. Murphy , and Ms. Baldwin ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations January 28, 2015 Reported by Mr. Corker , with an amendment January 30, 2015 Considered, amended, and agreed to RESOLUTION Commemorating the 70th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz extermination camp in Nazi-occupied Poland.

Whereas, on January 27, 1945, the Auschwitz extermination camp in Nazi-occupied Poland was liberated by Allied Forces during World War II after almost 5 years of murder, rape, and torture at the camp; Whereas 1,100,000 innocent civilians were murdered at the Auschwitz extermination camp; Whereas nearly 1,300,000 innocent civilians were deported to Auschwitz from their homes across Eastern and Western Europe, particularly from Hungary, Poland, and France; Whereas 1,000,000 of the civilians who perished at the camp were Jews, along with 100,000 non-Jewish Poles, Roma and Sinti individuals, Soviet prisoners of war, Jehovah’s Witnesses, gay men and women, and other ethnic minorities; Whereas these civilians included farmers, tailors, seam­stres­ses, factory hands, accountants, doctors, teachers, small-business owners, clergy, intellectuals, government officials, and political activists; Whereas these civilians were subjected to torture, forced labor, starvation, rape, medical experiments, and being separated from loved ones; Whereas the names of many of these civilians who perished have been lost forever; Whereas the Auschwitz extermination camp symbolizes the extraordinary brutality of the Holocaust; Whereas the people of the United States must never forget the terrible crimes against humanity committed at the Auschwitz extermination camp; Whereas the people of the United States must educate future generations to promote understanding of the dangers of intolerance in order to prevent similar injustices from happening again; and Whereas commemoration of the liberation of the Auschwitz extermination camp will instill in all people of the United States a greater awareness of the Holocaust: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) commemorates January 27, 2015, as the 70th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz extermination camp by Allied Forces during World War II; (2) calls on all people of the United States to remember the 1,100,000 innocent victims murdered at the Auschwitz extermination camp as part of the Holocaust; (3) honors the legacy of the survivors of the Holocaust and of the Auschwitz extermination camp; and (4) calls on the people of the United States to continue to work toward tolerance, peace, and justice and to continue to work to end all genocide and persecution.