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IIA 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 34 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 19 (legislative day, January 18), 2022 Mr. Cruz (for himself, Mr. Lee , and Mrs. Blackburn ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs JOINT RESOLUTION Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Coronavirus Immunization of School Students and Early Childhood Workers Amendment Act of 2021.

That the Congress disapproves of the action of the District of Columbia Council described as follows: The Coronavirus Immunization of School Students and Early Childhood Workers Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24–285), enacted by the District of Columbia Council on January 12, 2022, and transmitted to Congress pursuant to section 602(c)(1) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act on January 18, 2022.
IIA 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 35 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 7 (legislative day, February 3), 2022 Mr. Paul introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.

That the following proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt is prohibited: (1) The sale of the following defense articles and services, described in Transmittal No. 21–26, submitted to Congress pursuant to section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2776(b)(1) ), and published in the Congressional Record on January 31, 2022: Twelve (12) C–1301 Super Hercules Aircraft with Four (4) each Rolls Royce AE–2100D Turboprop Engines (installed); Twelve (12) Rolls Royce AE–2100D Turboprop Engines (spares); Thirty (30) Embedded GPS/INS (EGI) with GPS Security Devices (including 6 spares); Seven (7) Multifunctional Information Distribution System—Low Volume Terminal Block Upgrade Two (MIDS-LVT BU2) (including 3 spares); AN/APX–119 Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) Transponders; AN/AAR–47 Missile Warning Systems (MWS); AN/ALE–47 Countermeasures Dispensing System (CMDS); AN/ALR–56M Radar Warning Receiver (RWR); AN/AAQ–22 (STAR SAFIRE 380); secure communications, cryptographic equipment, and GPS-aided precision navigation equipment; publications and technical documentation; software and mission critical resources; aircraft support and equipment; unclassified return and repair; integration and testing; personnel training and training equipment; United States Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistical and program support.
IIA 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 36 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 7 (legislative day, February 3), 2022 Mr. Paul introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.

That the following proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt is prohibited: (1) The sale of the following defense articles and services, described in Transmittal No. 20–64, submitted to Congress pursuant to section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2776(b)(1) ), and published in the Congressional Record on January 31, 2022: Three (3) SPS–48 Land Based Radar (LBR), spares, motor generators, repeaters, radomes, technical manuals, site surveys, installation, calibrations, testing, operator training, and maintenance training associated with the SPS–48 LBR; obsolescence replacements of processor, track management system, communication equipment, uninterrupted power supply (UPS), generators, and/or Transmitter Control Unit in fielded SPS–48 LBR systems; updated built-in-testing (BIT) and overhaul of fielded SPS–48 LBR antenna systems; and other related elements of logistical and program support.
117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 37 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 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relating to Requirement for Persons To Wear Masks While on Conveyances and at Transportation Hubs .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relating to Requirement for Persons To Wear Masks While on Conveyances and at Transportation Hubs (86 Fed. Reg. 8025 (February 3, 2021); determined through a letter of opinion from the Government Accountability Office dated December 14, 2021, and printed in the Congressional Record on December 15, 2021, on pages S9206–S9208, that the order is a rule under the Congressional Review Act), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

Passed the Senate March 15, 2022. Secretary
IIA 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 37 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 10, 2022 Mr. Paul (for himself, Mr. Marshall , Mr. Braun , Mr. Cramer , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Hawley , Mr. Cruz , Mr. Scott of Florida , Mr. Wicker , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Tuberville , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. Hoeven , Mr. Lee , and Ms. Lummis ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relating to Requirement for Persons To Wear Masks While on Conveyances and at Transportation Hubs .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relating to Requirement for Persons To Wear Masks While on Conveyances and at Transportation Hubs (86 Fed. Reg. 8025 (February 3, 2021); determined through a letter of opinion from the Government Accountability Office dated December 14, 2021, and printed in the Congressional Record on December 15, 2021, on pages S9206–S9208, that the order is a rule under the Congressional Review Act), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
IIA Calendar No. 305 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 37 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 10, 2022 Mr. Paul (for himself, Mr. Marshall , Mr. Braun , Mr. Cramer , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Hawley , Mr. Cruz , Mr. Scott of Florida , Mr. Wicker , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Tuberville , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. Hoeven , Mr. Lee , Ms. Lummis , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Rounds , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Daines , and Mr. Barrasso ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions March 15, 2022 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 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relating to Requirement for Persons To Wear Masks While on Conveyances and at Transportation Hubs .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relating to Requirement for Persons To Wear Masks While on Conveyances and at Transportation Hubs (86 Fed. Reg. 8025 (February 3, 2021); determined through a letter of opinion from the Government Accountability Office dated December 14, 2021, and printed in the Congressional Record on December 15, 2021, on pages S9206–S9208, that the order is a rule under the Congressional Review Act), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

March 15, 2022 Committee discharged; by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c) , and placed on the calendar
117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 38 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES JOINT RESOLUTION Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020.

That, pursuant to section 202 of the National Emergencies Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1622 ), the national emergency declared by the finding of the President on March 13, 2020, in Proclamation 9994 (85 Fed. Reg. 15337) is hereby terminated.

Passed the Senate March 3, 2022. Secretary
IIA 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 38 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 14, 2022 Mr. Marshall (for himself, Mr. Braun , Mr. Lee , Mr. Johnson , Mr. Cruz , and Mr. Paul ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance JOINT RESOLUTION Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020.

That, pursuant to section 202 of the National Emergencies Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1622 ), the national emergency declared by the finding of the President on March 13, 2020, in Proclamation 9994 (85 Fed. Reg. 15337) is hereby terminated.
117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 39 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 Department of Health and Human Services relating to Vaccine and Mask Requirements To Mitigate the Spread of COVID–19 in Head Start Programs .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to Vaccine and Mask Requirements To Mitigate the Spread of COVID–19 in Head Start Programs (86 Fed. Reg. 68052 (November 30, 2021)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

Passed the Senate May 3, 2022. Secretary
IIA 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 39 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 14, 2022 Mr. Thune (for himself, Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Cruz , Mr. Daines , Mr. Hoeven , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Lee , Ms. Lummis , Mr. Marshall , Mr. Moran , Mr. Risch , Mr. Rounds , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Scott of Florida , Mr. Wicker , and Mrs. Blackburn ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to Vaccine and Mask Requirements To Mitigate the Spread of COVID–19 in Head Start Programs .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to Vaccine and Mask Requirements To Mitigate the Spread of COVID–19 in Head Start Programs (86 Fed. Reg. 68052 (November 30, 2021)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
IIA Calendar No. 360 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 39 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 14, 2022 Mr. Thune (for himself, Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Cruz , Mr. Daines , Mr. Hoeven , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Lee , Ms. Lummis , Mr. Marshall , Mr. Moran , Mr. Risch , Mr. Rounds , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Scott of Florida , Mr. Wicker , Mrs. Blackburn , Mrs. Fischer , Mr. Lankford , Mr. McConnell , Mr. Scott of South Carolina , Mr. Sullivan , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Paul , Mr. Braun , and Mr. Graham ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions May 3, 2022 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 Department of Health and Human Services relating to Vaccine and Mask Requirements To Mitigate the Spread of COVID–19 in Head Start Programs .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to Vaccine and Mask Requirements To Mitigate the Spread of COVID–19 in Head Start Programs (86 Fed. Reg. 68052 (November 30, 2021)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

May 3, 2022 Committee discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c) , and placed on the calendar
IIA 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 41 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 16, 2022 Mr. Rubio (for himself, Mr. Risch , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Cruz , Ms. Ernst , Mr. Scott of South Carolina , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Thune , Mr. Daines , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Braun , Mr. Hoeven , Mr. Hawley , Ms. Lummis , Mr. Cramer , Mrs. Fischer , Mr. Scott of Florida , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Hagerty , Mr. Kennedy , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Wicker , Mr. Moran , Mr. Tuberville , Mr. Sullivan , Mr. Lee , Mr. Marshall , Mr. Tillis , and Mr. Cassidy ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to Ensuring Access to Equitable, Affordable, Client-Centered, Quality Family Planning Services .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to Ensuring Access to Equitable, Affordable, Client-Centered, Quality Family Planning Services (86 Fed. Reg. 56144 (October 7, 2021), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
IIA Calendar No. 355 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 41 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 16, 2022 Mr. Rubio (for himself, Mr. Risch , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Cruz , Ms. Ernst , Mr. Scott of South Carolina , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Thune , Mr. Daines , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Braun , Mr. Hoeven , Mr. Hawley , Ms. Lummis , Mr. Cramer , Mrs. Fischer , Mr. Scott of Florida , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Hagerty , Mr. Kennedy , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Wicker , Mr. Moran , Mr. Tuberville , Mr. Sullivan , Mr. Lee , Mr. Marshall , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Cassidy , Mr. Rounds , Mr. McConnell , Mr. Graham , and Mr. Young ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions April 27, 2022 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 Department of Health and Human Services relating to Ensuring Access to Equitable, Affordable, Client-Centered, Quality Family Planning Services .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to Ensuring Access to Equitable, Affordable, Client-Centered, Quality Family Planning Services (86 Fed. Reg. 56144 (October 7, 2021), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

April 27, 2022 Committee discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c) , and placed on the calendar
IIA 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 42 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 17, 2022 Mr. Braun introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and 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 expenditures for a year shall not exceed the average annual revenue collected in the three prior years, adjusted in proportion to changes in population and inflation. Total expenditures shall include all expenditures of the United States except those for payment of debt, and revenue shall include all revenue of the United States except that derived from borrowing. 2. Congress may by a roll call vote of two-thirds of each House declare an emergency and provide by law for specific expenditures in excess of the limit in section 1. The declaration shall specify reasons for the emergency designation and may authorize expenditures in excess of the limit in section 1 for up to one year. 3. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. 4. This article shall take effect in the first year beginning at least 90 days following ratification, except that expenditures may exceed the limit in section 1 by the following portion of the prior year’s expenditures exceeding that limit (excepting emergency expenditures provided for by section 2): nine-tenths in the first year, eight-ninths in the second year, seven-eighths in the third year, six-sevenths in the fourth year, five-sixths in the fifth year, four-fifths in the sixth year, three-fourths in the seventh year, two-thirds in the eighth year, and one-half in the ninth year. .
IIA 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 43 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 23, 2022 Mrs. Hyde-Smith (for herself, Mr. Lankford , Mr. Risch , Mr. Hagerty , Mr. Marshall , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Braun , Mr. Thune , Mr. Daines , Mr. Cruz , Ms. Lummis , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Wicker , Mr. Moran , Mr. Scott of Florida , Ms. Ernst , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Hoeven , Mr. Cotton , and Mr. Boozman ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Treasury and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Updating Payment Parameters, Section 1332 Waiver Implementing Regulations, and Improving Health Insurance Markets for 2022 and Beyond .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of the Treasury and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Updating Payment Parameters, Section 1332 Waiver Implementing Regulations, and Improving Health Insurance Markets for 2022 and Beyond (86 Fed. Reg. 53412 (September 27, 2021)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
IIA 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 44 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 30, 2022 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 sale to the Government of Bahrain of certain defense articles and services.

That the following proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Bahrain is prohibited: (1) The sale of the following defense articles and services, described in the certification Transmittal No. 22–04, submitted to Congress and published in the Congressional Record on March 24, 2022: upgrades to nine (9) M270 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) to a M270 A1 minimum configuration, including— (A) the Common Fire Control System (CFCS); Improved Launcher Mechanical System (ILMS); 600h Engine and associated engine compartment modifications; Improved Electronics Distribution Box (IEDB); fan speed control valve; cables and mounting hardware, Power Take Off (PTO) and BOO series transmission; the Digital Communication Systems (DCOMMS); and Vehicular Intercom System (AN/VIC–3); and (B) two (2) years spare parts; Operator and Maintenance Training Course Contractor Logistics Support; U.S. Government engineering support; support and test equipment; integration and test support, software delivery and support; publications and technical documentation; technical and logistics support services; storage; and other related elements of logistical and program support.
IIA 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 45 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 27, 2022 Mr. Cruz (for himself, Mr. Lankford , Mr. Braun , Mr. Lee , Mr. Daines , Mr. Hagerty , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Thune , Mr. Rubio , Ms. Lummis , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Marshall , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Risch , Mr. Hoeven , Mr. Hawley , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Paul , and Mr. Rounds ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives relating to Definition of Frame or Receiver and Identification of Firearms .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives relating to Definition of Frame or Receiver and Identification of Firearms (87 Fed. Reg. 24652 (April 26, 2022)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
IIA 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 46 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 28, 2022 Mr. Johnson (for himself, Mr. Barrasso , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Braun , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Cruz , Mr. Daines , Mr. Graham , Mr. Grassley , Mr. Hagerty , Mr. Hawley , Mr. Hoeven , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Kennedy , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Lee , Ms. Lummis , Mr. Marshall , Mr. Moran , Mr. Paul , Mr. Risch , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Scott of Florida , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Tuberville , and Mr. Wicker ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security relating to Procedures for Credible Fear Screening and Consideration of Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and CAT Protection Claims by Asylum Officers .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security relating to Procedures for Credible Fear Screening and Consideration of Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and CAT Protection Claims by Asylum Officers (87 Fed. Reg. 18078 (March 29, 2022)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
IIA Calendar No. 396 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 46 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 28, 2022 Mr. Johnson (for himself, Mr. Barrasso , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Braun , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Cruz , Mr. Daines , Mr. Graham , Mr. Grassley , Mr. Hagerty , Mr. Hawley , Mr. Hoeven , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Kennedy , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Lee , Ms. Lummis , Mr. Marshall , Mr. Moran , Mr. Paul , Mr. Risch , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Scott of Florida , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Tuberville , Mr. Wicker , and Mrs. Fischer ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary May 25, 2022 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 Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security relating to Procedures for Credible Fear Screening and Consideration of Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and CAT Protection Claims by Asylum Officers .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security relating to Procedures for Credible Fear Screening and Consideration of Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and CAT Protection Claims by Asylum Officers (87 Fed. Reg. 18078 (March 29, 2022)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

May 25, 2022 Committee discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c) , and placed on the calendar
IIA 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 47 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 19 (legislative day, May 17), 2022 Ms. Warren (for herself and Mr. Rounds ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary JOINT RESOLUTION Directing the Federal Trade Commission to investigate and report on anticompetitive practices and violations of antitrust law in the beef packing industry.

Whereas sections 6 and 6A of the Federal Trade Commission Act ( 15 U.S.C. 46 , 46a) authorize Congress, through a resolution passed by the Senate and the House of Representatives, to direct the Federal Trade Commission to investigate and report the facts relating to any alleged violations of antitrust law by any corporation; Whereas ranchers in the United States receive approximately 39 cents of every dollar a consumer spends on beef, compared to the 60 cents of every dollar they received 50 years ago; Whereas, each year since 1980, an average of nearly 17,000 cattle ranchers have gone out of business; Whereas, between 2015 and 2018, the difference between the cost of wholesale beef and the price paid to ranchers increased by 60 percent, while the top beef packers enjoyed record profits; Whereas beef packing companies have paid millions of dollars to settle beef price-fixing claims in recent years; Whereas increased multinational agribusiness consolidation has put foreign firms in dominant positions within the United States beef packing industry; Whereas increased consolidation in the beef packing industry has exposed vulnerabilities in the food supply system of the United States; Whereas the top 4 beef packers increased their market share from 32 percent to 85 percent in the past 3 decades; Whereas the top 4 beef packers control roughly 85 percent of the beef supply to the wholesale market in the United States; and Whereas consolidated lawsuits were filed against the top 4 beef packers with many complaints, including that of a 10-year quality assurance officer at a top 4 beef packer who witnessed the cutback on slaughter numbers when fed cattle prices rose above a specific threshold: Now, therefore, be it

That the Federal Trade Commission is directed to investigate and, not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, report to the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives on— (1) the extent of anticompetitive practices and violations of the antitrust laws (as defined in the first section of the Clayton Act ( 15 U.S.C. 12 )) in the beef packing industry, including— (A) price fixing; (B) anticompetitive acquisitions; (C) anticompetitive vertical integration; (D) dominance of supply chains; and (E) monopolization; (2) the monetary and other harms of anticompetitive practices and violations of the antitrust laws in the beef packing industry on consumers, ranchers, farmers, plant workers, and small businesses; and (3) recommendations for legislation, or other remedial actions, as appropriate.
IIA 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 48 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 26, 2022 Mr. Paul introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.

That the following proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt is prohibited: (1) The sale of the following defense articles and services, described in Transmittal No. 21–33, submitted to Congress pursuant to section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2776(b)(1) ), and published in the Congressional Record on May 25, 2022: (A) The following Major Defense Equipment (MDE): Five thousand (5,000) TOW 2A, Radio Frequency (RF) Missiles, BGM–71E–4B–RF. Seventy (70) TOW 2A, Radio Frequency (RF) Missiles, BGM–71E–4B–RF (Fly-to-Buy Lot Acceptance Missiles). (B) The following non-MDE: Missile support equipment; technical manuals/publications; spare parts; tool and test equipment; training; U.S. Government technical and logistical support, contractor technical support, and other associated equipment and services; and other related elements of logistical and program support.
IIA 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 49 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 6, 2022 Mr. Paul introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Australia of certain defense articles and services.

That the following proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Australia is prohibited: (1) The sale of the following defense articles and services, described in Transmittal No. 22–28, submitted to Congress pursuant to section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2776(b)(1) ), and published in the Congressional Record on May 26, 2022: (A) The following Major Defense Equipment (MDE): Twenty (20) M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS). Thirty (30) M30A2 Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS). Thirty (30) Alternative Warhead (AW) Pods with Insensitive Munitions Propulsion Systems (IMPS). Thirty (30) M31A2 GMLRS Unitary (GMLRS–U) High Explosive Pods with IMPS. Thirty (30) XM403 Extended Range (ER)–GMLRS AW Pods. Thirty (30) EM404 ER GMLRS Unitary Pods. Ten (10) M57 Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS). (B) The following non-MDE: Reduced Range Practice Rocket Pods (RRPRP); Vehicular Intercom System (AN/VIC–3) 3-Station; radio communication mounts; machine gun mounts; battle management system vehicle integration kits; wheel guards; ruggedized laptops; training equipment publications; spare and repair parts; support equipment; tools; test equipment; technical data; U.S. Government and contractor support; technical and logistical support services; and other related elements of program and logistic support.
IIA 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 50 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 6, 2022 Mr. Paul introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.

That the following proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt is prohibited: (1) The sale of the following defense articles and services, described in Transmittal No. 20–81, submitted to Congress pursuant to section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2776(b)(1) ), and published in the Congressional Record on February 16, 2021: up to one hundred sixty-eight (168) RIM–116C Rolling Airframe Missiles (RAM) Block 2 tactical missiles; RAM Guided Missile Round Pack Tri-Pack shipping and storage containers; operator manuals and technical documentation; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistical and program support. (2) The sale of the following defense articles and services, described in Transmittal No. 21–0M, submitted to Congress pursuant to section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2776(b)(1) ), and published in the Congressional Record on May 26, 2022: (A) The following Major Defense Equipment (MDE): four (4) MK 49 MOD 5 RAM Guided Missile Launching Systems (GMLS) (MDE). (B) The following non-MOE: support equipment; sparing; U.S. Government and contractor technical assistance; and U.S. Government non-technical support.
IIA 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 51 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 6, 2022 Mr. Paul introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.

That the following proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt is prohibited: (1) The sale of the following defense articles and services, described in Transmittal No. 21–0M, submitted to Congress pursuant to section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2776(b)(1) ), and published in the Congressional Record on May 26, 2022: (A) The following Major Defense Equipment (MDE): four (4) MK 49 MOD 5 RAM Guided Missile Launching Systems (GMLS) (MDE). (B) The following non-MOE: support equipment; sparing; U.S. Government and contractor technical assistance; and U.S. Government non-technical support.
IIA 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 52 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 7, 2022 Mr. Paul introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.

That the following proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt is prohibited: (1) The sale of the following defense articles and services, described in Transmittal No. 22–11, submitted to Congress pursuant to section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2776(b)(1) ), and published in the Congressional Record on May 26, 2022: (A) The following Major Defense Equipment (MDE): Twenty-three (23) CH–47F Chinook Helicopters. Fifty-six (56) T–55–GA–714A Engines (46 installed, 10 spares). Fifty-two (52) Embedded Global Positioning System (GPS) Inertial Navigation Systems (INS) (EGI) (46 installed, 6 spares). Twenty-nine (29) AN/AAR–57 Common Missile Warning Systems (CMWS) (23 installed, 6 spares). Seventy-five (75) M–240 Machine Guns (69 installed, 6 spares). (B) The following non-MDE: Common Missile Warning System (CMWS) classified software; AN/APR–39 Radar Warning Receivers (RWR); AN/AVR–2B Laser Detecting Sets (LDS); High Frequency (HF) radios; Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE) (including 25.4mm decoy cartridges, impulse cartridges for cable cutters and aircraft cartridges); AN/ARN–147 Very High Frequency (VHF) Omni Directional Radio Range/Instrument Landing System (VOR/ILS) receivers; AN/ARN–153 Tactical Airborne Navigation System (TACAN) radios; AN/APN–209 radar altimeters; AN/AVS–6 Night Vision Devices (NVD); 7.62mm ammunition; items and services to support the mission equipment; hardware and services required to implement additional aircraft options such as: rescue hoists; external cargo slings and nets; Bambi fire buckets; Fast Rope Insertion Extraction Systems (FRIES); Cargo On/Off Loading Systems (COOLS); Extended Range Fuel Systems (ERFS); upgrade to the maintenance hangar and additional parking pads; special tools and test equipment; ground support equipment; airframe and engine spare parts; technical data; publications; Maintenance Work Orders/Engineering Change Proposals (MWO/ECPs); technical assistance; transportation; training; and other related elements of logistics and program support.
IIA 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 53 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 23, 2022 Mr. Paul introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Australia of certain defense articles and services.

That the following proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Australia is prohibited: (1) The sale of the following defense articles and services, described in Transmittal No. 22–27, submitted to Congress pursuant to section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2776(b)(1) ), and published in the Congressional Record on June 21, 2022: Up to fifteen (15) AGM–88E2 Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile (AARGM) Guidance Sections; up to fifteen (15) AARGM Control Sections; up to fifteen (15) High Speed Anti Radiation Missiles (HARM) Rocket Motors; up to fifteen (15) HARM Warheads; and up to fifteen (15) HARM Control Sections. Also included are AGM–88E2 AARGM All Up Round (AUR) tactical missiles; AGM–88E2 AARGM Captive Air Training Missile (CATM); HARM G–Code AUR; HARM G–Code CATM; M–Code GPS receivers; containers; support and test equipment; EA–18G Growler test support; spare and repair parts; software (Classified and Unclassified); U.S. Government and contractor engineering support; and other related elements of logistical and program support.
IIA 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 54 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 23, 2022 Mr. Cruz (for himself, Mr. Lee , Ms. Lummis , Mr. Paul , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Hagerty , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Risch , Mr. Hawley , Mr. Braun , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Daines , Mr. Rounds , Mr. Scott of Florida , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Rubio , and Mr. Marshall ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives relating to Definition of Frame or Receiver and Identification of Firearms.

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives relating to Definition of Frame or Receiver and Identification of Firearms (87 Fed. Reg. 24652 (April 26, 2022)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 55 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 Council on Environmental Quality relating to National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Council on Environmental Quality relating to National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions (87 Fed. Reg. 23453 (April 20, 2022)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

Passed the Senate August 4, 2022. Secretary
IIA 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 55 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 13, 2022 Mr. Sullivan (for himself, Mr. McConnell , Mr. Thune , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Cruz , Mr. Daines , Mr. Hoeven , Mr. Lee , Mr. Toomey , Mr. Paul , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Marshall , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Tuberville , Ms. Ernst , Mr. Grassley , Mr. Sasse , Mr. Wicker , Mr. Hagerty , Mr. Kennedy , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Risch , Mr. Rounds , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. Scott of Florida , Ms. Murkowski , Mr. Cassidy , Mr. Johnson , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Romney , Mr. Hawley , Mr. Portman , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Tillis , Ms. Lummis , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Burr , Mr. Shelby , Mrs. Fischer , Mr. Moran , Mr. Young , Mr. Graham , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Blunt , Mr. Scott of South Carolina , Mr. Braun , and Ms. Collins ) 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 Council on Environmental Quality relating to National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Council on Environmental Quality relating to National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions (87 Fed. Reg. 23453 (April 20, 2022)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
IIA Calendar No. 468 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 55 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 13, 2022 Mr. Sullivan (for himself, Mr. McConnell , Mr. Thune , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Cruz , Mr. Daines , Mr. Hoeven , Mr. Lee , Mr. Toomey , Mr. Paul , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Marshall , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Tuberville , Ms. Ernst , Mr. Grassley , Mr. Sasse , Mr. Wicker , Mr. Hagerty , Mr. Kennedy , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Risch , Mr. Rounds , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. Scott of Florida , Ms. Murkowski , Mr. Cassidy , Mr. Johnson , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Romney , Mr. Hawley , Mr. Portman , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Tillis , Ms. Lummis , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Burr , Mr. Shelby , Mrs. Fischer , Mr. Moran , Mr. Young , Mr. Graham , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Blunt , Mr. Scott of South Carolina , Mr. Braun , and Ms. Collins ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works August 3, 2022 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 Council on Environmental Quality relating to National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Council on Environmental Quality relating to National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions (87 Fed. Reg. 23453 (April 20, 2022)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

August 3, 2022 Committee discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c) , and placed on the calendar
IIA 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 57 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 18, 2022 Mr. Kaine introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources JOINT RESOLUTION Redesignating the Robert E. Lee Memorial in Arlington National Cemetery as the Arlington House National Historic Site .

That— (1) the site administered by the National Park Service and dedicated as a memorial to Robert E. Lee pursuant to the joint resolution of June 29, 1955 ( Public Law 84–107 ; 69 Stat. 190), as amended by the joint resolution of June 30, 1972 ( Public Law 92–333 ; 86 Stat. 401), shall after the date of the enactment of this joint resolution be redesignated and known as the Arlington House National Historic Site ; (2) any reference in any law, regulation, map, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the site referred to in paragraph (1) shall be considered to be a reference to the Arlington House National Historic Site; and (3) the joint resolution of June 29, 1955 ( Public Law 84–107 ; 69 Stat. 190), and the joint resolution of June 30, 1972 ( Public Law 92–333 ; 86 Stat. 401), are repealed.
IIA 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 58 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 4, 2022 Mr. Paul introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles and services.

That the following proposed foreign military sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is prohibited: (1) The sale of the following defense articles and services, described in Transmittal No. 22–26, submitted to Congress pursuant to section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2776(b)(1) ), and published in the Congressional Record on August 2, 2022: three hundred (300) PATRIOT MIM–104E Guidance Enhanced Missile-Tactical Ballistic missiles (GEM–T); tools and test equipment; range and test programs; support equipment to include associated publications and technical documentation; training equipment; spare and repair parts; New Equipment Training; Transportation; Quality Assurance Team support; U.S. Government and contractor technical assistance; engineering, and logistics support services; Systems Integration and Checkout (SICO); field office support; International Engineering Services Program Field Surveillance Program; and other related elements of logistics and program support.
IIA 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 59 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 4, 2022 Mr. Paul introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services.

That the following proposed foreign military sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates is prohibited: (1) The sale of the following defense articles and services, described in Transmittal No. 22–32, submitted to Congress pursuant to section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2776(b)(1) ), and published in the Congressional Record on August 2, 2022: ninety-six (96) Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile rounds; two (2) THAAD Launch Control Stations (LCS); and two (2) THAAD Tactical Operations Stations (TOS); Repair and return, system integration and checkout, and spare and repair parts; support and testing equipment; publications and technical documentation; construction activities; encryption devices; secure communication equipment; other required COMSEC equipment; and other related elements of logistical and program support.
IIA 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 60 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 8, 2022 Mr. Scott of South Carolina (for himself, Mr. Burr , Mr. Cassidy , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Braun , Mr. Johnson , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Scott of Florida , Mr. Daines , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Risch , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Hagerty , Mr. Wicker , Mr. Young , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. Paul , and Mr. Graham ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Final Priorities, Requirements, Definitions, and Selection Criteria-Expanding Opportunity Through Quality Charter Schools Program (CSP)-Grants to State Entities (State Entity Grants); Grants to Charter Management Organizations for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (CMO Grants); and Grants to Charter School Developers for the Opening of New Charter Schools and for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (Developer Grants) .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Final Priorities, Requirements, Definitions, and Selection Criteria-Expanding Opportunity Through Quality Charter Schools Program (CSP)-Grants to State Entities (State Entity Grants); Grants to Charter Management Organizations for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (CMO Grants); and Grants to Charter School Developers for the Opening of New Charter Schools and for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (Developer Grants) (87 Fed. Reg. 40406; published July 6, 2022), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
IIA Calendar No. 640 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 60 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 8, 2022 Mr. Scott of South Carolina (for himself, Mr. Burr , Mr. Cassidy , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Braun , Mr. Johnson , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Scott of Florida , Mr. Daines , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Risch , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Hagerty , Mr. Wicker , Mr. Young , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. Paul , Mr. Graham , Mr. Cruz , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Toomey , and Mr. Cotton ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions December 13, 2022 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 Department of Education relating to Final Priorities, Requirements, Definitions, and Selection Criteria-Expanding Opportunity Through Quality Charter Schools Program (CSP)-Grants to State Entities (State Entity Grants); Grants to Charter Management Organizations for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (CMO Grants); and Grants to Charter School Developers for the Opening of New Charter Schools and for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (Developer Grants) .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Final Priorities, Requirements, Definitions, and Selection Criteria-Expanding Opportunity Through Quality Charter Schools Program (CSP)-Grants to State Entities (State Entity Grants); Grants to Charter Management Organizations for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (CMO Grants); and Grants to Charter School Developers for the Opening of New Charter Schools and for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (Developer Grants) (87 Fed. Reg. 40406; published July 6, 2022), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

December 13, 2022 Committee discharged by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c) , and placed on the calendar