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IA 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. 30 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 28, 2017 Referred to the Committee on House Administration JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for the reappointment of Steve Case as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

That, in accordance with section 5581 of the Revised Statutes ( 20 U.S.C. 43 ), the vacancy on the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, in the class other than Members of Congress, occurring by reason of the expiration of the term of Steve Case of Virginia on April 25, 2017, is filled by the reappointment of the incumbent. The reappointment is for a term of 6 years, beginning on the later of April 26, 2017, or the date of the enactment of this joint resolution.

Passed the Senate March 27, 2017. Julie E. Adams, Secretary
IIA 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. 32 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 6, 2017 Mr. Hatch (for himself, Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Isakson , Mr. McConnell , Ms. Murkowski , Mr. Perdue , Mr. Roberts , and Mr. Scott ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance JOINT RESOLUTION Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to savings arrangements established by States for non-governmental employees.

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to Savings Arrangements Established by States for Non-Governmental Employees (published at 81 Fed. Reg. 59464 (August 30, 2016)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
IIA 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. 33 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 6, 2017 Mr. Hatch (for himself, Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Isakson , Mr. McConnell , Ms. Murkowski , Mr. Perdue , Mr. Roberts , and Mr. Scott ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions JOINT RESOLUTION Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to savings arrangements established by qualified State political subdivisions for non-governmental employees.

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to Savings Arrangements Established by Qualified State Political Subdivisions for Non-Governmental Employees (published at 81 Fed. Reg. 92639 (December 20, 2016)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
One Hundred Fifteenth Congress of the United States of America 1st Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday, the third day of January, two thousand and seventeen S. J. RES. 34 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 Federal Communications Commission relating to Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services (81 Fed. Reg. 87274 (December 2, 2016)), 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
115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. 34 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 Federal Communications Commission relating to Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services (81 Fed. Reg. 87274 (December 2, 2016)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

Passed the Senate March 23, 2017. Secretary
IIA 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. 34 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 7, 2017 Mr. Flake (for himself, Mr. Johnson , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Blunt , Mr. Boozman , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Cochran , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Cruz , Mrs. Fischer , Mr. Hatch , Mr. Heller , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Lee , Mr. Paul , Mr. Roberts , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Shelby , Mr. Sullivan , Mr. Thune , Mr. Wicker , and Mr. Moran ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation 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 Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services (81 Fed. Reg. 87274 (December 2, 2016)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
IIA Calendar No. 16 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. 34 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 7, 2017 Mr. Flake (for himself, Mr. Johnson , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Blunt , Mr. Boozman , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Cochran , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Cruz , Mrs. Fischer , Mr. Hatch , Mr. Heller , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Lee , Mr. Paul , Mr. Roberts , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Shelby , Mr. Sullivan , Mr. Thune , Mr. Wicker , Mr. Moran , and Mr. McConnell ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation March 15, 2017 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 Federal Communications Commission relating to Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services (81 Fed. Reg. 87274 (December 2, 2016)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

March 15, 2017 Committee discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c) , and placed on the calendar
One Hundred Fifteenth Congress of the United States of America 1st Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday, the third day of January, two thousand and seventeen S. J. RES. 35 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for the appointment of Michael Govan as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

That, in accordance with section 5581 of the Revised Statutes ( 20 U.S.C. 43 ), the vacancy of 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 Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson of New York on May 5, 2017, is filled by the appointment of Michael Govan of California. The appointment is for a term of 6 years, beginning on May 6, 2017, or the date of the enactment of this joint resolution, whichever occurs later.

Speaker of the House of Representatives Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate
115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. 35 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for the appointment of Michael Govan as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

That, in accordance with section 5581 of the Revised Statutes ( 20 U.S.C. 43 ), the vacancy of 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 Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson of New York on May 5, 2017, is filled by the appointment of Michael Govan of California. The appointment is for a term of 6 years, beginning on May 6, 2017, or the date of the enactment of this joint resolution, whichever occurs later.

Passed the Senate March 27, 2017. Secretary
IIA 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. 35 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 8, 2017 Mr. Boozman (for himself, Mr. Perdue , and Mr. Leahy ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for the appointment of Michael Govan as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

That, in accordance with section 5581 of the Revised Statutes ( 20 U.S.C. 43 ), the vacancy of 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 Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson of New York on May 5, 2017, is filled by the appointment of Michael Govan of California. The appointment is for a term of 6 years, beginning on May 6, 2017, or the date of the enactment of this joint resolution, whichever occurs later.
IA 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. 35 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 28, 2017 Referred to the Committee on House Administration JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for the appointment of Michael Govan as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

That, in accordance with section 5581 of the Revised Statutes ( 20 U.S.C. 43 ), the vacancy of 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 Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson of New York on May 5, 2017, is filled by the appointment of Michael Govan of California. The appointment is for a term of 6 years, beginning on May 6, 2017, or the date of the enactment of this joint resolution, whichever occurs later.

Passed the Senate March 27, 2017. Julie E. Adams, Secretary
One Hundred Fifteenth Congress of the United States of America 1st Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday, the third day of January, two thousand and seventeen S. J. RES. 36 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for the appointment of Roger W. Ferguson as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

That, in accordance with section 5581 of the Revised Statutes ( 20 U.S.C. 43 ), the vacancy of 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 Robert P. Kogod of the District of Columbia on May 5, 2017, is filled by the appointment of Roger W. Ferguson of the District of Columbia. The appointment is for a term of 6 years, beginning on May 6, 2017, or the date of the enactment of this joint resolution, whichever occurs later.

Speaker of the House of Representatives Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate
115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. 36 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for the appointment of Roger W. Ferguson as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

That, in accordance with section 5581 of the Revised Statutes ( 20 U.S.C. 43 ), the vacancy of 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 Robert P. Kogod of the District of Columbia on May 5, 2017, is filled by the appointment of Roger W. Ferguson of the District of Columbia. The appointment is for a term of 6 years, beginning on May 6, 2017, or the date of the enactment of this joint resolution, whichever occurs later.

Passed the Senate March 27, 2017. Secretary
IIA 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. 36 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 8, 2017 Mr. Boozman (for himself, Mr. Perdue , and Mr. Leahy ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for the appointment of Roger W. Ferguson as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

That, in accordance with section 5581 of the Revised Statutes ( 20 U.S.C. 43 ), the vacancy of 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 Robert P. Kogod of the District of Columbia on May 5, 2017, is filled by the appointment of Roger W. Ferguson of the District of Columbia. The appointment is for a term of 6 years, beginning on May 6, 2017, or the date of the enactment of this joint resolution, whichever occurs later.
IA 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. 36 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 28, 2017 Referred to the Committee on House Administration JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for the appointment of Roger W. Ferguson as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

That, in accordance with section 5581 of the Revised Statutes ( 20 U.S.C. 43 ), the vacancy of 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 Robert P. Kogod of the District of Columbia on May 5, 2017, is filled by the appointment of Roger W. Ferguson of the District of Columbia. The appointment is for a term of 6 years, beginning on May 6, 2017, or the date of the enactment of this joint resolution, whichever occurs later.

Passed the Senate March 27, 2017. Julie E. Adams, Secretary
IIA 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. 37 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 9, 2017 Mr. Cruz introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and 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 Energy relating to Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedures for Compressors .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedures for Compressors (82 Fed. Reg. 1052 (January 4, 2017)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
IIA 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. 38 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 13, 2017 Mr. Lee (for himself and Mr. Hatch ) 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 rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to Approval, Disapproval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Partial Approval and Partial Disapproval of Air Quality Implementation Plans and Federal Implementation Plan; Utah; Revisions to Regional Haze State Implementation Plan; Federal Implementation Plan for Regional Haze .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to Approval, Disapproval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Partial Approval and Partial Disapproval of Air Quality Implementation Plans and Federal Implementation Plan; Utah; Revisions to Regional Haze State Implementation Plan; Federal Implementation Plan for Regional Haze (81 Fed. Reg. 43894 (July 5, 2016)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
IIA Calendar No. 42 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. 41 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 25, 2017 Mr. Hatch , from the Committee on Finance , reported the following original joint resolution; which was read twice and placed on the calendar JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for an exception to the limitation on the appointment of certain persons as the United States Trade Representative.

1. Exception to limitation on appointment of certain persons as United States Trade Representative (a) In general The limitation under section 141(b)(4) of the Trade Act of 1974 ( 19 U.S.C. 2171(b)(4) ) shall not apply to the first person appointed, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, as the United States Trade Representative after the date of the enactment of this joint resolution, if that person served as a Deputy United States Trade Representative before the date of the enactment of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 ( 2 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.). (b) Limited exception This section applies only to the first person appointed as United States Trade Representative after the date of the enactment of this joint resolution, and to no other person.

April 25, 2017 Read twice and placed on the calendar
IIA 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. 42 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 25, 2017 Mr. Paul (for himself, Mr. Murphy , 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 export to the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles.

That the issuance of a letter of offer 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.
IIA 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. 44 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 6, 2017 Mr. Wyden (for himself and Mr. Merkley ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary 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 efforts to overcome hatred, bigotry, and violence.

Whereas, on May 26, 2017, 2 brave community members—Rick Best and Taliesin Myrddin Namkai-Meche—were stabbed as they protected 2 young women who were the targets of threatening anti-Muslim hate speech while riding on the Metropolitan Area Express Light Rail (commonly known as the MAX ) in Portland, Oregon; Whereas Rick Best and Taliesin Myrddin Namkai-Meche lost their lives as a result of the attack; 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 Oregonians and people across the United States grieve for the families of all people 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 2 innocent people were killed and 1 other person 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; (3) supports community efforts to heal from this terrible crime; and (4) supports nationwide efforts to overcome hatred, bigotry, and violence.
IIA 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. 45 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 8, 2017 Mr. Wyden (for himself and Mr. Merkley ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed 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 efforts to overcome hatred, bigotry, and violence.

Whereas, on May 26, 2017, 3 brave community members—Rick Best, Taliesin Myrddin Namkai-Meche, and Micah David-Cole Fletcher—were stabbed as they protected 2 young women who were the targets of threatening anti-Muslim hate speech while riding on the Metropolitan Area Express Light Rail (commonly known as the MAX ) in Portland, Oregon; Whereas Rick Best and Taliesin Myrddin Namkai-Meche lost their lives and Micah David-Cole Fletcher was gravely injured as a result of the attack; Whereas acts of heroism and sacrifice for the safety and sake of others in the face of acts of domestic terrorism were demonstrated by the deceased and surviving victims; Whereas Oregonians and people across the United States grieve for the families of all people 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 2 innocent people were killed and 1 other person 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; (3) expresses hope for the swift and complete recovery of Micah David-Cole Fletcher; (4) supports community efforts to heal from this terrible crime; and (5) supports nationwide efforts to overcome hatred, bigotry, and violence.
115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. 45 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 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 efforts to overcome hatred, bigotry, and violence.

Whereas, on May 26, 2017, 3 brave community members—Rick Best, Taliesin Myrddin Namkai-Meche, and Micah David-Cole Fletcher—were stabbed as they protected 2 young women who were the targets of threatening anti-Muslim hate speech while riding on the Metropolitan Area Express Light Rail (commonly known as the MAX ) in Portland, Oregon; Whereas Rick Best and Taliesin Myrddin Namkai-Meche lost their lives and Micah David-Cole Fletcher was gravely injured as a result of the attack; Whereas acts of heroism and sacrifice for the safety and sake of others in the face of acts of domestic terrorism were demonstrated by the deceased and surviving victims; Whereas Oregonians and people across the United States grieve for the families of all people 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 2 innocent people were killed and 1 other person 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; (3) expresses hope for the swift and complete recovery of Micah David-Cole Fletcher; (4) supports community efforts to heal from this terrible crime; and (5) supports nationwide efforts to overcome hatred, bigotry, and violence.

Passed the Senate June 8, 2017. Secretary
IA 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. 45 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 12, 2017 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 efforts to overcome hatred, bigotry, and violence.

Whereas, on May 26, 2017, 3 brave community members—Rick Best, Taliesin Myrddin Namkai-Meche, and Micah David-Cole Fletcher—were stabbed as they protected 2 young women who were the targets of threatening anti-Muslim hate speech while riding on the Metropolitan Area Express Light Rail (commonly known as the MAX ) in Portland, Oregon; Whereas Rick Best and Taliesin Myrddin Namkai-Meche lost their lives and Micah David-Cole Fletcher was gravely injured as a result of the attack; Whereas acts of heroism and sacrifice for the safety and sake of others in the face of acts of domestic terrorism were demonstrated by the deceased and surviving victims; Whereas Oregonians and people across the United States grieve for the families of all people 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 2 innocent people were killed and 1 other person 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; (3) expresses hope for the swift and complete recovery of Micah David-Cole Fletcher; (4) supports community efforts to heal from this terrible crime; and (5) supports nationwide efforts to overcome hatred, bigotry, and violence.

Passed the Senate June 8, 2017. Julie E. Adams, Secretary
IIA 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. 46 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 14, 2017 Mr. Daines (for himself, Mr. Graham , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Heller , Mr. Hatch , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Grassley , Mr. Isakson , and Mr. Rubio ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.

That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within 7 years after the date of its submission by the Congress:  — The Congress shall have power to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States. .
IIA 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. 47 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 20, 2017 Mr. Crapo (for himself, Mr. Perdue , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Scott , Mr. Heller , Mr. Rounds , Mr. Toomey , Mr. Shelby , Mr. Corker , Mr. Sasse , Mr. Moran , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Hatch , Mr. Isakson , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Wicker , Mr. Enzi , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Blunt , Mr. Cruz , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Strange , and Mr. Cochran ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs 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 S. J. RES. 48 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 1, 2017 Mr. Graham (for himself, Mr. Blunt , Mr. Isakson , Mr. Risch , Mr. Grassley , and Mr. Rubio ) 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 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. 50 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 7, 2017 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 Georgia of Javelin Missiles and Javelin Command Launch Units.

That the issuance of a letter of offer with respect to any of the following proposed sales to the Government of Georgia (described in the certification Transmittal No. 17–59, 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 17, 2017, is hereby prohibited: (1) The proposed sale of four hundred and ten (410) Javelin Missiles and related equipment and support (Transmittal Numbered 17–59). (2) The proposed sale of seventy-two (72) Javelin Command Launch Units (CLUs) and related equipment and support (Transmittal Numbered 17–59).
IIA 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. 51 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 21, 2017 Mr. Cassidy introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to limiting the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.

That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within seven years after the date of its submission by the Congress:  — 1. No person who has served 9 consecutive terms as a Representative shall be eligible for election to the House of Representatives for a tenth consecutive term. For purposes of this section, the election of a person to fill a vacancy in the House of Representatives shall be included as 1 term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Representative if the person fills the vacancy for more than 1 year. Nothing in this section shall prevent a person described in the first sentence from being eligible for election to the House of Representatives for a subsequent term if there is a period of not less than 1 year between such consecutive terms and the subsequent term. 2. No person who has served 3 consecutive terms as a Senator shall be eligible for election or appointment to the Senate for a fourth consecutive term. For purposes of this section, the election or appointment of a person to fill a vacancy in the Senate shall be included as 1 term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Senator if the person fills the vacancy for more than 3 years. Nothing in this section shall prevent a person described in the first sentence from being eligible for election or appointment to the Senate for a subsequent term if there is a period of not less than 1 year between such consecutive terms and the subsequent term. 3. No term of service beginning before the date of the ratification of this article shall be taken into account in determining eligibility for election or appointment under this article. .
115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 52 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 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.

Passed the Senate May 16, 2018. Secretary
IIA 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 52 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 27, 2018 Mr. Markey (for himself, Mr. Schumer , Mr. Wyden , Ms. Cantwell , Mr. Schatz , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Whitehouse , Mr. Merkley , Mrs. Gillibrand , Ms. Baldwin , Mr. Heinrich , Ms. Hassan , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Peters , Ms. Stabenow , Mr. Leahy , Mr. Sanders , Mr. Brown , Mr. Reed , Mr. Kaine , Ms. Warren , Mr. Durbin , Mr. Bennet , Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Van Hollen , Mr. Cardin , Ms. Hirono , Ms. Duckworth , Ms. Harris , Mrs. McCaskill , Mr. Udall , Mr. Booker , Mr. Casey , Ms. Cortez Masto , Mr. Menendez , Mrs. Murray , Ms. Smith , Mr. Tester , Mr. King , Mr. Nelson , Mr. Murphy , Mrs. Feinstein , Mr. Warner , Mr. Donnelly , Mr. Carper , Mr. Coons , Ms. Heitkamp , Mr. Manchin , and Mr. Jones ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation 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.
IIA Calendar No. 406 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 52 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 27, 2018 Mr. Markey (for himself, Mr. Schumer , Mr. Wyden , Ms. Cantwell , Mr. Schatz , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Whitehouse , Mr. Merkley , Mrs. Gillibrand , Ms. Baldwin , Mr. Heinrich , Ms. Hassan , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Peters , Ms. Stabenow , Mr. Leahy , Mr. Sanders , Mr. Brown , Mr. Reed , Mr. Kaine , Ms. Warren , Mr. Durbin , Mr. Bennet , Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Van Hollen , Mr. Cardin , Ms. Hirono , Ms. Duckworth , Ms. Harris , Mrs. McCaskill , Mr. Udall , Mr. Booker , Mr. Casey , Ms. Cortez Masto , Mr. Menendez , Mrs. Murray , Ms. Smith , Mr. Tester , Mr. King , Mr. Nelson , Mr. Murphy , Mrs. Feinstein , Mr. Warner , Mr. Donnelly , Mr. Carper , Mr. Coons , Ms. Heitkamp , Mr. Manchin , and Mr. Jones ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation May 9, 2018 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 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.

May 9, 2018 Committee discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c) , and placed on the calendar
115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 53 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES JOINT RESOLUTION Honoring the life of William Billy F. Graham, Jr.

Whereas William Billy F. Graham, Jr., was born on November 7, 1918, in Charlotte, North Carolina; Whereas, in 1939, Reverend Graham was ordained by Peniel Baptist Church in Florida; Whereas Reverend Graham studied at Florida Bible Institute and graduated from Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois, in 1943; Whereas Reverend Graham married his wife of nearly 64 years, Ruth McCue Bell, in 1943; Whereas Reverend Graham had 3 daughters, 2 sons, 19 grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren; Whereas, in 1950, Reverend Graham founded the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, which is based in Charlotte, North Carolina; Whereas Reverend Graham preached to nearly 215,000,000 individuals in more than 185 countries and territories on 6 continents; Whereas Reverend Graham provided spiritual counsel for every President since Harry Truman; Whereas Reverend Graham prayed with members of the Armed Forces in combat zones in South Korea and Vietnam; Whereas Reverend Graham spoke against the communist Soviet Union, saying, Communism has decided against God, against Christ, against the Bible, and against all religion. ; Whereas Reverend Graham— (1) fought for racial integration; (2) invited Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., to preach with him in New York City in 1957; and (3) bailed Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., out of jail when Dr. King was arrested for protesting segregation; Whereas, following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, Reverend Graham spoke words of hope and comfort to the people of the United States at the Washington National Cathedral; Whereas Reverend Graham authored 34 books, including the bestselling autobiography, Just as I Am , which began by discussing his early days on a dairy farm in North Carolina and continued through his career as a preacher and evangelist; and Whereas Reverend Graham received numerous honors, including— (1) the North Carolina Award for Public Service; (2) the Presidential Medal of Freedom; (3) the Ronald Reagan Freedom Award; and (4) the Congressional Gold Medal: Now, therefore, be it

That Congress— (1) extends its sympathies to the family of William Billy F. Graham, Jr.; and (2) honors— (A) the life and ministry of Reverend Graham; and (B) the contributions of Reverend Graham to— (i) the State of North Carolina; (ii) the United States of America; and (iii) the moral and religious lives of millions of individuals.

Passed the Senate February 28, 2018. Secretary
IA 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 53 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 1, 2018 Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform JOINT RESOLUTION Honoring the life of William Billy F. Graham, Jr.

Whereas William Billy F. Graham, Jr., was born on November 7, 1918, in Charlotte, North Carolina; Whereas, in 1939, Reverend Graham was ordained by Peniel Baptist Church in Florida; Whereas Reverend Graham studied at Florida Bible Institute and graduated from Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois, in 1943; Whereas Reverend Graham married his wife of nearly 64 years, Ruth McCue Bell, in 1943; Whereas Reverend Graham had 3 daughters, 2 sons, 19 grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren; Whereas, in 1950, Reverend Graham founded the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, which is based in Charlotte, North Carolina; Whereas Reverend Graham preached to nearly 215,000,000 individuals in more than 185 countries and territories on 6 continents; Whereas Reverend Graham provided spiritual counsel for every President since Harry Truman; Whereas Reverend Graham prayed with members of the Armed Forces in combat zones in South Korea and Vietnam; Whereas Reverend Graham spoke against the communist Soviet Union, saying, Communism has decided against God, against Christ, against the Bible, and against all religion. ; Whereas Reverend Graham— (1) fought for racial integration; (2) invited Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., to preach with him in New York City in 1957; and (3) bailed Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., out of jail when Dr. King was arrested for protesting segregation; Whereas, following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, Reverend Graham spoke words of hope and comfort to the people of the United States at the Washington National Cathedral; Whereas Reverend Graham authored 34 books, including the bestselling autobiography, Just as I Am , which began by discussing his early days on a dairy farm in North Carolina and continued through his career as a preacher and evangelist; and Whereas Reverend Graham received numerous honors, including— (1) the North Carolina Award for Public Service; (2) the Presidential Medal of Freedom; (3) the Ronald Reagan Freedom Award; and (4) the Congressional Gold Medal: Now, therefore, be it

That Congress— (1) extends its sympathies to the family of William Billy F. Graham, Jr.; and (2) honors— (A) the life and ministry of Reverend Graham; and (B) the contributions of Reverend Graham to— (i) the State of North Carolina; (ii) the United States of America; and (iii) the moral and religious lives of millions of individuals.

Passed the Senate February 28, 2018. Julie E. Adams, Secretary
IIA 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 55 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 8, 2018 Mr. Young (for himself and Mrs. Shaheen ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations JOINT RESOLUTION To require certifications regarding actions by Saudi Arabia in Yemen, and for other purposes.

1. Certifications regarding actions by Saudi Arabia in Yemen (a) Initial certification Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a certification whether the Government of Saudi Arabia is undertaking— (1) an urgent and good faith effort to conduct diplomatic negotiations to end the civil war in Yemen; and (2) appropriate measures to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Yemen by increasing access for all Yemenis to food, fuel, and medicine. (b) Subsequent certifications Not later than 180 and 360 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a certification whether the Government of Saudi Arabia is undertaking the efforts described in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a). (c) Restriction If the Secretary of State is unable under subsections (a) and (b) to certify that the Government of Saudi Arabia is taking demonstrable action as described in subsection (a), no Federal funds may be obligated or expended for United States air refueling of Saudi-led coalition non-United States aircraft conducting missions in Yemen other than missions related to— (1) al Qaeda, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), and the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS); (2) Iranian terrorist activities in Yemen; (3) countering the transport, assembly, or employment of Iranian ballistic missiles or components in Yemen; (4) helping coalition aircraft return safely to base in emergency situations; or (5) force protection of United States aircraft or personnel. (d) Form of certifications The certifications required under subsections (a) and (b) shall be written, detailed, and submitted in unclassified form. (e) Appropriate committees of Congress defined In this section, the term appropriate committees of Congress means— (1) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and (2) the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.
IIA 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 56 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 22, 2018 Mr. Graham introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs 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 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 (82 Fed. Reg. 54472 (November 17, 2017)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
One Hundred Fifteenth Congress of the United States of America 2d Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday, the third day of January, two thousand and eighteen S. J. RES. 57 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 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.

Speaker of the House of Representatives Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate
115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 57 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 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.

Passed the Senate April 18, 2018. Secretary
IIA 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 57 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 22, 2018 Mr. Moran (for himself, Mr. Toomey , Mr. Enzi , Mr. Rounds , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Kennedy , Mr. Hatch , Mr. Wicker , Mr. Hoeven , Mr. Blunt , Mr. Johnson , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Heller , Mr. Isakson , Mr. Scott , and Mr. Boozman ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs 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 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.