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IA 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 91 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 23, 2017 Ms. Plaskett submitted 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 Presidential election voting rights for residents of all United States territories and commonwealths.

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. The right of citizens of the United States to vote in the election for President and Vice President shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of residency in a territory or commonwealth of the United States. 2. The Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. .
IA 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 93 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 3, 2017 Mr. Franks of Arizona (for himself and Mr. Royce of California ) submitted 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 protect the rights of crime victims.

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 following rights of a crime victim, being capable of protection without denying the constitutional rights of the accused, shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any State. The crime victim shall have the rights to reasonable notice of, and shall not be excluded from, public proceedings relating to the offense, to be heard at any release, plea, sentencing, or other proceeding involving any right established by this article, to proceedings free from unreasonable delay, to reasonable notice of the release or escape of the accused, to due consideration of the crime victim’s safety, dignity, and privacy, and to restitution. The crime victim or the crime victim's lawful representative has standing to assert and enforce these rights. Nothing in this article provides grounds for a new trial or any claim for damages. Review of the denial of any right established herein, which may include interlocutory relief, shall be subject to the standards of ordinary appellate review. 2. For purposes of this article, a crime victim includes any person against whom the criminal offense is committed or who is directly and proximately harmed by the commission of an act, which, if committed by a competent adult, would constitute a crime. 3. This article shall be inoperative unless it has been ratified as an amendment to the Constitution by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within 14 years after the date of its submission to the States by the Congress. This article shall take effect on the 180th day after the date of its ratification. .
IA 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 94 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 5, 2017 Mr. King of Iowa (for himself and Mr. Woodall ) submitted 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 repeal the sixteenth article of amendment.

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 sixteenth article of amendment to the Constitution of the United States is hereby repealed. .
IA 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 96 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 6, 2017 Mr. Young of Alaska submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Interior relating to Eastern Interior Proposed Resource Management Plan and Final Environmental Impact Statement .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of the Interior relating to Eastern Interior Proposed Resource Management Plan and Final Environmental Impact Statement , for which notice of availability was published in the Federal Register (81 Fed. Reg. 50009 (July 29, 2016)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
IA 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 97 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 6, 2017 Mr. Young of Alaska submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Agriculture relating to Tongass National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan Amendment .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Agriculture relating to Tongass National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan Amendment (81 Fed. Reg. 88657 (December 8, 2016)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
IA 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 99 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES JOINT RESOLUTION Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2017, and for other purposes.

That the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2017 (division C of Public Law 114–223 ) is further amended by— (1) striking the date specified in section 106(3) and inserting May 5, 2017 ; and (2) inserting after section 201 the following new section: 202. (a) This section may be cited as the Further Continued Health Benefits for Miners Act . (b) Section 402(h)(2)(C)(ii) of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 ( 30 U.S.C. 1232(h)(2)(C)(ii) ) is amended— (1) in subclause (II), by striking April 30, 2017 and inserting May 5, 2017 ; (2) in subclause (II)(aa), by striking the Continued Health Benefits for Miners Act and inserting the Further Continued Health Benefits for Miners Act ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: For purposes of subclause (II)(aa), a beneficiary enrolled in the Plan as of the date of the enactment of the Further Continued Health Benefits for Miners Act shall be deemed to have been eligible to receive health benefits under the Plan on January 1, 2017. . (c) The provisions of section 167(d) of Public Law 114–223 (as added by Public Law 114–254 ) shall apply to this section. .

Passed the House of Representatives April 28, 2017. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IA One Hundred Fifteenth Congress of the United States of America At the First Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday, the third day of January, two thousand and seventeen H. J. RES. 99 JOINT RESOLUTION Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2017, and for other purposes.

That the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2017 (division C of Public Law 114–223 ) is further amended by— (1) striking the date specified in section 106(3) and inserting May 5, 2017 ; and (2) inserting after section 201 the following new section: 202. (a) This section may be cited as the Further Continued Health Benefits for Miners Act . (b) Section 402(h)(2)(C)(ii) of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 ( 30 U.S.C. 1232(h)(2)(C)(ii) ) is amended— (1) in subclause (II), by striking April 30, 2017 and inserting May 5, 2017 ; (2) in subclause (II)(aa), by striking the Continued Health Benefits for Miners Act and inserting the Further Continued Health Benefits for Miners Act ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: For purposes of subclause (II)(aa), a beneficiary enrolled in the Plan as of the date of the enactment of the Further Continued Health Benefits for Miners Act shall be deemed to have been eligible to receive health benefits under the Plan on January 1, 2017. . (c) The provisions of section 167(d) of Public Law 114–223 (as added by Public Law 114–254 ) shall apply to this section. .

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
IA 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 99 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 26, 2017 Mr. Frelinghuysen introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Appropriations JOINT RESOLUTION Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2017, and for other purposes.

That the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2017 (division C of Public Law 114–223 ) is further amended by— (1) striking the date specified in section 106(3) and inserting May 5, 2017 ; and (2) inserting after section 201 the following new section: 202. (a) This section may be cited as the Further Continued Health Benefits for Miners Act . (b) Section 402(h)(2)(C)(ii) of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 ( 30 U.S.C. 1232(h)(2)(C)(ii) ) is amended— (1) in subclause (II), by striking April 30, 2017 and inserting May 5, 2017 ; (2) in subclause (II)(aa), by striking the Continued Health Benefits for Miners Act and inserting the Further Continued Health Benefits for Miners Act ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: For purposes of subclause (II)(aa), a beneficiary enrolled in the Plan as of the date of the enactment of the Further Continued Health Benefits for Miners Act shall be deemed to have been eligible to receive health benefits under the Plan on January 1, 2017. . (c) The provisions of section 167(d) of Public Law 114–223 (as added by Public Law 114–254 ) shall apply to this section. .
IIA 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 99 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 28, 2017 Received JOINT RESOLUTION Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2017, and for other purposes.

That the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2017 (division C of Public Law 114–223 ) is further amended by— (1) striking the date specified in section 106(3) and inserting May 5, 2017 ; and (2) inserting after section 201 the following new section: 202. (a) This section may be cited as the Further Continued Health Benefits for Miners Act . (b) Section 402(h)(2)(C)(ii) of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 ( 30 U.S.C. 1232(h)(2)(C)(ii) ) is amended— (1) in subclause (II), by striking April 30, 2017 and inserting May 5, 2017 ; (2) in subclause (II)(aa), by striking the Continued Health Benefits for Miners Act and inserting the Further Continued Health Benefits for Miners Act ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: For purposes of subclause (II)(aa), a beneficiary enrolled in the Plan as of the date of the enactment of the Further Continued Health Benefits for Miners Act shall be deemed to have been eligible to receive health benefits under the Plan on January 1, 2017. . (c) The provisions of section 167(d) of Public Law 114–223 (as added by Public Law 114–254 ) shall apply to this section. .

Passed the House of Representatives April 28, 2017. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
IA 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 101 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 18, 2017 Mr. Arrington (for himself and Mr. Khanna ) submitted 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 an individual may serve as a Member of Congress.

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 2 full terms shall again be eligible for election or appointment to the Senate. 2. No person who has been a Representative for 6 full terms shall again be eligible for election to the House of Representatives. 3. For 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. .
IA 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 102 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 25, 2017 Mr. Amash (for himself, Mr. Pocan , Mr. Massie , Ms. Lee , Mr. Jones , and Mr. McGovern ) submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs JOINT RESOLUTION Relating to the disapproval of the proposed export to the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles.

That the issuance of a license with respect to any of the following proposed exports to the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is hereby prohibited: (1) The transfer to Saudi Arabia of the following defense articles, including defense services and technical data, described in the certification Transmittal No. DDTC 15–132, 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(c) of the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2776(c) ) on May 19, 2017: The proposed transfer of certain technical data, hardware, and defense services to the Royal Saudi Air Force and Boeing Saudi Arabia necessary to support the deployment of the JDAM off the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's western made aircraft platforms (Ex F–15S, F–15SA) for the Royal Saudi Air Force. (2) The transfer to Saudi Arabia of the following defense articles, including defense services and technical data, described in the certification Transmittal No. DDTC 16–011, 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(c) of the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2776(c) ) on May 19, 2017: The proposed transfer of certain technical data, hardware, and defense services to the Royal Saudi Air Force to support the integration of the FMU–152A/B JPB Fuze System into the MK–80, BLU–109, and BLU–100 series warhead family of weapons. (3) The transfer to Saudi Arabia of the following defense articles, including defense services and technical data, described in the certification Transmittal No. DDTC 16–043, 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(c) of the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2776(c) ) on May 19, 2017: The proposed transfer of defense articles, defense services, and technical data to support the assembly, modification, testing, training, operation, maintenance, and integration of the Paveway II and III, Enhanced Paveway II and III, and Paveway IV Weapons Systems for the Royal Saudi Air Force F–15, Tornado, and Typhoon Aircraft.
IA 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 103 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 25, 2017 Mr. Gibbs (for himself, Mr. Gosar , and Mr. Loudermilk ) submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce 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 Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses (81 Fed. Reg. 29624 (May 12, 2016)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
IA 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 105 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 6, 2017 Mr. Blumenauer (for himself, Mr. DeFazio , Ms. Bonamici , Mr. Walden , and Mr. Schrader ) submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform JOINT RESOLUTION Condemning the deadly attack on May 26, 2017, in Portland, Oregon, expressing deepest condolences to the families and friends of the victims, and supporting community efforts to overcome hatred, bigotry, and violence.

Whereas, on May 26, 2017, three brave community members—Rick Best, Taliesin Myrddin Namkai-Meche, and Micah David-Cole Fletcher—were stabbed as they protected two young women who were the targets of threatening anti-Muslim hate speech while riding on the MAX (Metropolitan Area Express) Light Rail in Portland, Oregon; Whereas Rick Best and Taliesin Myrddin Namkai-Meche lost their lives and Micah David-Cole Fletcher was gravely injured; Whereas acts of heroism and sacrifice for the safety and sake of others in the face of terrorism were demonstrated by the deceased and surviving victims; Whereas the Oregonians and people across the country grieve for the families of all affected by this needless tragedy; and Whereas the people of the United States stand in solidarity against terrorism, white supremacy, hate, and intolerance: Now, therefore, be it

That Congress— (1) condemns the deadly attack on May 26, 2017, in Portland, Oregon, in which two innocent people were killed and one other was injured while standing up to hate and intolerance; (2) offers deepest condolences to the families and friends of Rick Best and Taliesin Myrddin Namkai-Meche and expresses its hope for the swift and complete recovery of Micah David-Cole Fletcher; and (3) supports community efforts towards healing from this terrible crime and nationwide efforts to overcome hatred, bigotry, and violence.
IA 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 106 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 22, 2017 Mr. Davidson (for himself, Mr. Lamborn , and Mr. Brooks of Alabama ) submitted 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 provide that Representatives shall be apportioned among the several States according to their respective numbers, counting the number of persons in each State who are citizens 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:  — Representatives shall be apportioned among the several States according to their respective numbers, which shall be determined by counting the number of persons in each State who are citizens of the United States. .
IA 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 109 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 19, 2017 Mr. DeFazio submitted 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 provide for balanced budgets for the Government.

That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States 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. Such a law must include an adequate increase in the debt limit for the specific excess of outlays. 2. Prior to each fiscal year, the President shall transmit to the Congress a proposed budget for the United States Government for that fiscal year in which total outlays do not exceed total receipts. 3. The Congress may waive the provisions of this article for any fiscal year in which a declaration of war is in effect by a rollcall vote. Any such waiver must identify and be limited to the specific excess or increase for that fiscal year made necessary by the identified declaration of war. Such a declaration of war must include an adequate increase in the debt limit for the specific excess of outlays. 4. The Congress shall enforce and implement this article by appropriate legislation, which may rely on estimates of outlays and receipts. 5. Total outlays for the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund over 75 years shall not exceed total receipts for 75 years, 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. 6. 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. 7. This article shall take effect beginning with the fifth fiscal year beginning after its ratification. .
IA 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 110 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 19, 2017 Mr. Stivers (for himself and Mr. Cuellar ) submitted 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:  — 1. Total outlays for any fiscal year shall not exceed total receipts for that fiscal year. 2. Prior to each fiscal year, the President shall transmit to the Congress a proposed budget for the United States Government for that fiscal year in which total outlays do not exceed total receipts. 3. 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 shall identify and be limited to the specific increase for that fiscal year made necessary by the identified military conflict. Any increase in spending related to any waiver provided by this section shall be offset by a budget surplus within ten fiscal years of the end of this waiver. 4. The Congress may waive the provisions of this article for any fiscal year in which a declaration of national emergency is in effect, as so declared by a joint resolution, adopted by a majority of the whole number of each House, which becomes law. Any such waiver shall identify and be limited to the specific increase for that fiscal year made necessary by the identified national emergency. Any increase in spending related to any waiver provided by this section shall be offset by a budget surplus within ten fiscal years of the end of this waiver. 5. The Congress shall enforce and implement this article by appropriate legislation, which may rely on estimates of outlays and receipts. 6. 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. 7. This article shall take effect beginning with the tenth fiscal year after its ratification. .
IA 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 111 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to Arbitration Agreements .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to Arbitration Agreements (82 Fed. Reg. 33210 (July 19, 2017)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

Passed the House of Representatives July 25, 2017. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IA One Hundred Fifteenth Congress of the United States of America At the First Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday, the third day of January, two thousand and seventeen H. J. RES. 111 JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to Arbitration Agreements .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to Arbitration Agreements (82 Fed. Reg. 33210 (July 19, 2017)), 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.
IA 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 111 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 20, 2017 Mr. Rothfus (for himself, Mr. Hensarling , Mr. King of New York , Mr. Royce of California , Mr. Lucas , Mr. McHenry , Mr. Pearce , Mr. Posey , Mr. Luetkemeyer , Mr. Huizenga , Mr. Duffy , Mr. Stivers , Mr. Hultgren , Mr. Ross , Mr. Pittenger , Mrs. Wagner , Mr. Barr , Mr. Messer , Mr. Tipton , Mr. Williams , Mr. Poliquin , Mrs. Love , Mr. Hill , Mr. Emmer , Mr. Zeldin , Mr. Trott , Mr. Loudermilk , Mr. Mooney of West Virginia , Mr. MacArthur , Mr. Davidson , Mr. Budd , Mr. Kustoff of Tennessee , Ms. Tenney , and Mr. Hollingsworth ) submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to Arbitration Agreements .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to Arbitration Agreements (82 Fed. Reg. 33210 (July 19, 2017)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
IIA 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 111 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 25, 2017 Received JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to Arbitration Agreements .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to Arbitration Agreements (82 Fed. Reg. 33210 (July 19, 2017)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

Passed the House of Representatives July 25, 2017. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IA 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 112 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 20, 2017 Mr. Perry submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs JOINT RESOLUTION To authorize the use of United States Armed Forces against organizations that support Islamist extremism, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This joint resolution may be cited as the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Islamist Extremism . 2. Authorization for use of United States Armed Forces against organizations that support Islamist extremism (a) In general The President is authorized to use the Armed Forces of the United States as the President determines necessary and appropriate against organizations on the list of organizations described in subsection (b). (b) List of organizations described (1) In general The list of organizations described in this subsection are the Islamic State, Al-Qaeda, Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb, Al Shabab, Boko Haram, Al-Nusrah Front, the Haqqani-Network, the Taliban, Houthi’s, Khorasan Group, Hezbollah, and any substantial supporters, associated forces, or closely-related successor entities to any of such organizations. (2) Additions to list The President may add an organization that is not on the list of organizations described in paragraph (1) if— (A) the President determines that the organization supports Islamist extremism and submits to Congress the name of such organization and supporting documents that are relevant to such determination; and (B) Congress enacts a joint resolution providing for the use of the authority described in subsection (a) against such organization. (c) War Powers Resolution requirements (1) Specific statutory authorization Consistent with section 8(a)(1) of the War Powers Resolution, the Congress declares that this section is intended to constitute specific statutory authorization within the meaning of section 5(b) of the War Powers Resolution. (2) Applicability of other requirements Nothing in this joint resolution supersedes any requirement of the War Powers Resolution. 3. Repeal of Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 and 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force The following provisions of law are hereby repealed: (1) The Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 ( Public Law 107–243 ; 116 Stat. 1498; 50 U.S.C. 1541 note). (2) The Authorization for Use of Military Force ( Public Law 107–40 ; 50 U.S.C. 1541 note).
IA 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 113 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 20, 2017 Mr. Schiff (for himself, Ms. McCollum , Mr. Keating , Ms. Lee , Ms. Norton , Mrs. Davis of California , Mrs. Napolitano , Mr. Gutiérrez , Mr. Blumenauer , Ms. Slaughter , Mr. Garamendi , Mr. Welch , Mr. Grijalva , Mr. Cohen , Mr. Lynch , and Mr. Bera ) submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the authority of Congress and the States to regulate contributions and expenditures in political campaigns and to enact public financing systems for such campaigns.

That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within seven years after the date of its submission for ratification:  — Nothing in this Constitution shall be construed to forbid Congress or the States from imposing reasonable content-neutral limitations on private campaign contributions or independent election expenditures, or from enacting systems of public campaign financing, including those designed to restrict the influence of private wealth by offsetting campaign spending or independent expenditures with increased public funding. .
IA 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 114 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 27, 2017 Mrs. Roby submitted 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 which requires (except during time of war and subject to suspension by Congress) that the total amount of money expended by the United States during any fiscal year not exceed the amount of certain revenue received by the United States during such fiscal year and not exceed 20 percent of the gross domestic product of the United States during the previous calendar year.

That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within seven years after the date of its submission by the Congress:  — 1. The total amount of money expended by the United States in any fiscal year shall not exceed the total amount of revenue received by the United States during such fiscal year, except revenue received from the issuance of bonds, notes, or other obligations of the United States. 2. The total amount of money expended by the United States in any fiscal year shall not exceed the amount equal to 20 percent of the gross domestic product of the United States during the last calendar year ending before the beginning of such fiscal year. 3. Prior to each fiscal year, the President shall transmit to Congress a proposed budget for the United States for that fiscal year in which total outlays of the United States do not exceed total revenue received by the United States. 4. Sections 1 and 2 of this Article shall not apply during any fiscal year during any part of which the United States is at war as declared by Congress under section 8 of article I of the Constitution. 5. Sections 1 and 2 of this Article may be suspended by a concurrent resolution approved by a three-fifths vote of the Members of the Senate and a two-thirds vote of the Members of the House of Representatives. Any suspension of sections 1 and 2 of this Article under this section shall be effective only during the fiscal year during which such suspension is approved. 6. Congress shall have power to enforce this Article by appropriate legislation. 7. This Article shall take effect on the first day of the first fiscal year beginning after the date of the adoption of this Article. .
IA 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 115 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 27, 2017 Mr. Al Green of Texas (for himself, Mr. Sherman , and Mr. Moulton ) submitted 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 clarify the presidential pardoning power.

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 after the date of its submission for ratification:  — The President shall have no power to grant to himself a reprieve or pardon for an offense against the United States. .
IA 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 116 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 28, 2017 Mr. McEachin (for himself, Mr. Thompson of Mississippi , Mrs. Watson Coleman , Mr. Evans , Mr. Hastings , Ms. Clarke of New York , Ms. Kelly of Illinois , Ms. Barragán , and Ms. Jayapal ) submitted 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 prohibiting Congress and the States from abridging the right of citizens to affordable, quality health care.

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. The right of citizens of the United States to affordable, quality health care shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State. 2. The Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. .
IA 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 118 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 12, 2017 Mr. Coffman (for himself, Mr. Gallego , Mr. Bacon , and Mr. Panetta ) submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs JOINT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of United States Armed Forces against al-Qaeda, the Taliban, and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, and any associated persons engaged in hostilities against the United States, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This joint resolution may be cited as the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against al-Qaeda, the Taliban, and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria . 2. Authorization for the use of United States Armed Forces to prevent future acts of international terrorism against the United States (a) Authorization For the five-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this joint resolution, the President is authorized to use all necessary and appropriate force against any person described in subsection (b) in order to prevent any future acts of international terrorism against the United States by such person. (b) Persons described The persons described in this subsection are the following: (1) Al-Qaeda, the Taliban, and the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. (2) Any person, other than a sovereign nation, that is a part of, or substantially supports, one or more of the persons described under paragraph (1), and has engaged in hostilities against the United States, the United States Armed Forces, or civilian personnel supporting such Armed Forces. (c) War Powers Resolution requirements (1) Specific statutory authorization Consistent with section 8(a)(1) of the War Powers Resolution, Congress declares that this section is intended to constitute specific statutory authorization within the meaning of section 5(b) of the War Powers Resolution. (2) Applicability of other requirements Nothing in this section supercedes any requirement of the War Powers Resolution. 3. Report required Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this joint resolution, and every 90 days thereafter for the following five years, the President shall submit to Congress a report describing any actions taken pursuant to the authorization under section 3 . 4. Repeal of prior authorizations (a) Repeal of 2001 authorization The Authorization for Use of Military Force ( Public Law 107–40 ; 50 U.S.C. 1541 note) is hereby repealed. (b) Repeal of 2002 authorization The Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 ( Public Law 107–243 ; 50 U.S.C. 1541 note) is hereby repealed.
IA 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 119 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 23, 2017 Mr. Brat (for himself, Mr. Sanford , Mr. Gosar , Mr. Meadows , Mr. DesJarlais , Mr. Palazzo , Mr. Sensenbrenner , Mr. Guthrie , Mr. Massie , Mr. Griffith , Mr. Bishop of Michigan , Mr. Mooney of West Virginia , Mr. Carter of Georgia , Mr. Webster of Florida , and Mr. Katko ) submitted 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. Expenditures and receipts shall be balanced, which may occur over more than one year to accommodate economic conditions. Expenditures shall include all expenditures of the United States except those for payment of debt, and receipts shall include all receipts of the United States except those derived from borrowing. 2. For emergency situations two-thirds of the House of Representatives and the Senate may for limited times authorize expenditures exceeding those pursuant to rules established under section 1. Debts incurred from such expenditures shall be paid as soon as practicable. 3. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation, which shall allow not more than ten years after ratification to comply with section 1. .
IA 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 120 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 31, 2017 Mr. Cohen (for himself, Mr. Jones , Mr. Johnson of Georgia , Mr. Raskin , Mr. Ted Lieu of California , Ms. Jayapal , and Ms. Wilson of Florida ) submitted 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 limiting the pardon power of the President.

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 President shall not have the power to grant pardons and reprieves to himself or herself, to the President’s brother, sister, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, spouse, parent, child, or grandchild or to the spouse of the President’s grandchild, to the President’s aunt, uncle, nephew or niece or to the spouse of the President’s nephew or niece, or to the President’s first or second cousin, the spouse of the President’s first or second cousin, the President’s mother-in-law, father-in-law, son-in-law, or daughter-in-law, or to any current or former member of the President’s administration, or to anyone who worked on the President’s presidential campaign as a paid employee. .
IA 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 121 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 16, 2017 Mr. Hultgren (for himself, Mr. Budd , Mr. Duncan of South Carolina , Mrs. Noem , Mr. Walberg , Mrs. Comstock , Mr. Mooney of West Virginia , Mr. Lamborn , Mr. Banks of Indiana , Mr. Meadows , Mr. Posey , Mr. Pittenger , Mr. Huizenga , Mr. Marchant , Mrs. Hartzler , and Mr. Babin ) submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to 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. .
IA 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 122 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 1, 2017 Mr. Ross (for himself, Mr. Hastings , Mr. Graves of Georgia , Mr. Cuellar , Mr. Stivers , and Mr. Peterson ) submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to Payday, Vehicle Title, and Certain High-Cost Installment Loans .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to Payday, Vehicle Title, and Certain High-Cost Installment Loans (published at 82 Fed. Reg. 54472 (November 17, 2017)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
IA 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. J. RES. 126 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 19, 2018 Mr. Yarmuth (for himself and Mr. Cohen ) submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures with respect to Federal elections.

That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within seven years after the date of its submission for ratification:  — 1. Financial expenditures, or in-kind equivalents, with respect to a candidate for Federal office, without regard to whether or not a communication expressly advocates the election or defeat of a specified candidate in the election, shall not constitute protected speech, as guaranteed by this Constitution or any amendment to this Constitution. 2. Congress shall have the power to enact a mandatory public financing system to provide funds to qualified candidates in elections for Federal office, which shall be the sole source of funds raised or spent with respect to Federal elections. 3. Congress shall have power to enforce the provisions of this article by appropriate legislation. .
IA 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. J. RES. 131 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 29, 2018 Mr. Michael F. Doyle of Pennsylvania submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to Restoring Internet Freedom .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to Restoring Internet Freedom (83 Fed. Reg. 7852 (February 22, 2018)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
IA 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. J. RES. 132 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 10, 2018 Mr. Zeldin submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to Indirect Auto Lending and Compliance with the Equal Credit Opportunity Act .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to Indirect Auto Lending and Compliance with the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (CFPB Bulletin 2013–02 (March 21, 2013), and printed in the Congressional Record on December 6, 2017, on pages S7888–S7889, along with a letter of opinion from the Government Accountability Office dated December 5, 2017, that the Bulletin is a rule under the Congressional Review Act), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
IA 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. J. RES. 133 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 17, 2018 Mr. Sam Johnson of Texas (for himself, Mr. Cole , and Ms. Matsui ) submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for the reappointment of Barbara M. Barrett as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

That, in accordance with section 5581 of the Revised Statutes of the United States ( 20 U.S.C. 43 ), the vacancy on the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, in the class other than Members of Congress, occurring by reason of the expiration of the term of Barbara M. Barrett of Arizona on January 10, 2019, is filled by the reappointment of the incumbent. The appointment is for a term of 6 years, beginning on January 11, 2019, or the date of the enactment of this joint resolution, whichever occurs later.