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IA 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 40 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 7, 2023 Ms. Tenney (for herself, Mr. Moylan , Mr. Moore of Alabama , Mr. Bost , Mrs. Miller-Meeks , Ms. Stefanik , Mrs. Bice , and Mr. Santos ) submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit voting in Federal, State, or local elections by individuals who are not citizens of the United States.

That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within seven years after the date of its submission for ratification: — 1. An individual may not vote in any election for public office held in the United States, including any election for Federal, State, or local office, or vote on any ballot initiative or referendum held in the United States, unless the individual is a citizen of the United States. 2. The Congress shall have the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. .
IA 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 41 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 8, 2023 Mr. Nehls (for himself, Mr. Johnson of Louisiana , Mr. Biggs , Mr. Ogles , and Mr. Jackson of Texas ) submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary JOINT RESOLUTION Disapproving of the rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security relating to Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security relating to Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility (87 Fed. Reg. 5547), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
IB 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 42 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES JOINT RESOLUTION Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022.

That the Congress disapproves of the action of the District of Columbia Council described as follows: The Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022 (D.C. Act 24–781), enacted by the Council of the District of Columbia on January 19, 2023, and transmitted to Congress pursuant to section 602(c)(1) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act on January 26, 2023.

Passed the House of Representatives April 19, 2023. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IB One Hundred Eighteenth Congress of the United States of America At the First Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty-three H. J. RES. 42 JOINT RESOLUTION Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022.

That the Congress disapproves of the action of the District of Columbia Council described as follows: The Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022 (D.C. Act 24–781), enacted by the Council of the District of Columbia on January 19, 2023, and transmitted to Congress pursuant to section 602(c)(1) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act on January 26, 2023.

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
IA 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 42 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 9, 2023 Mr. Clyde (for himself, Mrs. Luna , Mr. Wilson of South Carolina , Mr. Carter of Georgia , Mr. Jackson of Texas , Mr. Duncan , Mr. Issa , Mr. Higgins of Louisiana , Mr. Grothman , Mr. LaMalfa , Mr. Hern , Mr. Webster of Florida , Mr. Yakym , Mr. Stauber , Mr. LaTurner , Mr. D'Esposito , Mr. Comer , and Mrs. Boebert ) submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability JOINT RESOLUTION Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022.

That the Congress disapproves of the action of the District of Columbia Council described as follows: The Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022 (D.C. Act 24–781), enacted by the Council of the District of Columbia on January 19, 2023, and transmitted to Congress pursuant to section 602(c)(1) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act on January 26, 2023.
IIB 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 42 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 20, 2023 Received; 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 Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022.

That the Congress disapproves of the action of the District of Columbia Council described as follows: The Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022 (D.C. Act 24–781), enacted by the Council of the District of Columbia on January 19, 2023, and transmitted to Congress pursuant to section 602(c)(1) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act on January 26, 2023.

Passed the House of Representatives April 19, 2023. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IB House Calendar No. 12 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 42 [Report No. 118–33] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 9, 2023 Mr. Clyde (for himself, Mrs. Luna , Mr. Wilson of South Carolina , Mr. Carter of Georgia , Mr. Jackson of Texas , Mr. Duncan , Mr. Issa , Mr. Higgins of Louisiana , Mr. Grothman , Mr. LaMalfa , Mr. Hern , Mr. Webster of Florida , Mr. Yakym , Mr. Stauber , Mr. LaTurner , Mr. D'Esposito , Mr. Comer , and Mrs. Boebert ) submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability April 6, 2023 Additional sponsors: Mr. Garbarino and Mr. Edwards April 6, 2023 Reported from the Committee on Oversight and Accountability ; referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed JOINT RESOLUTION Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022.

That the Congress disapproves of the action of the District of Columbia Council described as follows: The Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022 (D.C. Act 24–781), enacted by the Council of the District of Columbia on January 19, 2023, and transmitted to Congress pursuant to section 602(c)(1) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act on January 26, 2023.

April 6, 2023 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IA 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 43 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 14, 2023 Ms. Tokuda submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources JOINT RESOLUTION To consent to the amendments to the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, made by Act 080 of the Session Laws of Hawaii, 2017.

1. Short title This joint resolution may be cited as the Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalaniana‘ole Protecting Family Legacies Act . 2. Consent to amendments As required by section 4 of the Act entitled An Act to provide for the admission of the State of Hawaii into the Union , approved March 18, 1959 (73 Stat. 4), the United States consents to the amendments to the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, made by Act 080 of the Session Laws of Hawaii, 2017, as adopted by the State of Hawaii in the manner required for State legislation.
IB 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 44 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives relating to Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached Stabilizing Braces .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives relating to Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached Stabilizing Braces (ATF final rule 2021R–08F), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

Passed the House of Representatives June 13, 2023. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IIA Calendar No. 100 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 44 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 13, 2023 Received; read twice and placed on the calendar, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(f) 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 Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached Stabilizing Braces .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives relating to Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached Stabilizing Braces (ATF final rule 2021R–08F), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

Passed the House of Representatives June 13, 2023. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk. Kevin F. McCumber, Deputy Clerk

June 13, 2023 Received; read twice and placed on the calendar, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(f)
IB 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 45 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans (including the website announcement entitled One-Time Federal Student Loan Debt Relief and the Federal Register document entitled Federal Student Aid Programs (Federal Perkins Loan Program, Federal Family Education Loan Program, and William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program) 87 Fed. Reg. 61512 (Oct. 12, 2022)), and printed in the Congressional Record on March 22, 2023, on pages S903–S906, along with a letter of opinion from the Government Accountability Office dated March 17, 2023, that the Waivers and Modifications are a rule under the Congressional Review Act, and such rule shall have no force or effect.

Passed the House of Representatives May 24, 2023. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IB One Hundred Eighteenth Congress of the United States of America At the First Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty-three H. J. RES. 45 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 Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans (including the website announcement entitled One-Time Federal Student Loan Debt Relief and the Federal Register document entitled Federal Student Aid Programs (Federal Perkins Loan Program, Federal Family Education Loan Program, and William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program) 87 Fed. Reg. 61512 (Oct. 12, 2022)), and printed in the Congressional Record on March 22, 2023, on pages S903–S906, along with a letter of opinion from the Government Accountability Office dated March 17, 2023, that the Waivers and Modifications are 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.
IA 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 45 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 27, 2023 Mr. Good of Virginia (for himself, Ms. Foxx , Mr. Wilson of South Carolina , Mr. Walberg , Mr. Grothman , Ms. Stefanik , Mr. Allen , Mr. Banks , Mr. Smucker , Mr. Owens , Mrs. McClain , Mrs. Miller of Illinois , Ms. Letlow , Mr. Bean of Florida , Mr. Burlison , Mrs. Houchin , Mr. Crenshaw , Mr. Duncan , Mr. Edwards , Mr. Ezell , Mr. Gimenez , Mr. Norman , Ms. Hageman , Mr. Lamborn , Mr. Hern , Mr. Rutherford , Mr. Austin Scott of Georgia , Mr. Mann , Mr. Murphy , Mrs. Miller-Meeks , Mr. Pfluger , Mr. Calvert , Mr. Ferguson , Mr. Smith of Missouri , Mr. Donalds , Mr. Perry , Mr. Posey , Mr. Arrington , Mrs. Spartz , Mr. Guest , Ms. Granger , and Mr. Biggs ) submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans (including the website announcement entitled One-Time Federal Student Loan Debt Relief and the Federal Register document entitled Federal Student Aid Programs (Federal Perkins Loan Program, Federal Family Education Loan Program, and William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program) 87 Fed. Reg. 61512 (Oct. 12, 2022)), and printed in the Congressional Record on March 22, 2023, on pages S903–S906, along with a letter of opinion from the Government Accountability Office dated March 17, 2023, that the Waivers and Modifications are a rule under the Congressional Review Act, and such rule shall have no force or effect.
IIA 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 45 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 30, 2023 Received 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 Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans (including the website announcement entitled One-Time Federal Student Loan Debt Relief and the Federal Register document entitled Federal Student Aid Programs (Federal Perkins Loan Program, Federal Family Education Loan Program, and William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program) 87 Fed. Reg. 61512 (Oct. 12, 2022)), and printed in the Congressional Record on March 22, 2023, on pages S903–S906, along with a letter of opinion from the Government Accountability Office dated March 17, 2023, that the Waivers and Modifications are a rule under the Congressional Review Act, and such rule shall have no force or effect.

Passed the House of Representatives May 24, 2023. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk. Lisa P. Grant, Deputy Clerk.
IB Union Calendar No. 51 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 45 [Report No. 118–71] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 27, 2023 Mr. Good of Virginia (for himself, Ms. Foxx , Mr. Wilson of South Carolina , Mr. Walberg , Mr. Grothman , Ms. Stefanik , Mr. Allen , Mr. Banks , Mr. Smucker , Mr. Owens , Mrs. McClain , Mrs. Miller of Illinois , Ms. Letlow , Mr. Bean of Florida , Mr. Burlison , Mrs. Houchin , Mr. Crenshaw , Mr. Duncan , Mr. Edwards , Mr. Ezell , Mr. Gimenez , Mr. Norman , Ms. Hageman , Mr. Lamborn , Mr. Hern , Mr. Rutherford , Mr. Austin Scott of Georgia , Mr. Mann , Mr. Murphy , Mrs. Miller-Meeks , Mr. Pfluger , Mr. Calvert , Mr. Ferguson , Mr. Smith of Missouri , Mr. Donalds , Mr. Perry , Mr. Posey , Mr. Arrington , Mrs. Spartz , Mr. Guest , Ms. Granger , and Mr. Biggs ) submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce May 18, 2023 Additional sponsors: Mr. Williams of New York , Mr. Pence , Mr. Miller of Ohio , Mr. Roy , Mr. Buchanan , Mr. Brecheen , Mr. Tiffany , Mr. Barr , Mr. Babin , Mr. Higgins of Louisiana , Mr. Cole , Mr. Finstad , Mr. Yakym , Mr. Graves of Missouri , Mr. McClintock , Mr. Crawford , Mrs. Boebert , Mr. Ogles , Mr. Davidson , Mrs. Lesko , Mr. Rose , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Alford , Mr. Self , Mr. Moran , Mr. LaMalfa , Mr. Cline , Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania , Mr. Moolenaar , Mr. Rouzer , Mr. Crane , Mr. Newhouse , Mr. C. Scott Franklin of Florida , Mr. Issa , Mr. Rosendale , Mr. Mills , Mr. Fallon , Mr. Reschenthaler , Mr. Gosar , Mr. Nehls , Mr. Carey , Mr. Clyde , Mr. Johnson of Louisiana , Mr. Jordan , Ms. Tenney , Mr. Estes , Mr. Williams of Texas , Ms. Van Duyne , Mrs. Hinson , Mr. Guthrie , Mr. Bost , Mr. DesJarlais , and Mr. Aderholt May 18, 2023 Reported from the Committee on Education and the Workforce ; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed 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 Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans (including the website announcement entitled One-Time Federal Student Loan Debt Relief and the Federal Register document entitled Federal Student Aid Programs (Federal Perkins Loan Program, Federal Family Education Loan Program, and William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program) 87 Fed. Reg. 61512 (Oct. 12, 2022)), and printed in the Congressional Record on March 22, 2023, on pages S903–S906, along with a letter of opinion from the Government Accountability Office dated March 17, 2023, that the Waivers and Modifications are a rule under the Congressional Review Act, and such rule shall have no force or effect.

May 18, 2023 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
IA 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 46 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 30, 2023 Mr. Bentz (for himself, Mr. Wittman , Mr. Rosendale , Mr. Newhouse , Mr. Tiffany , Mr. Lamborn , Mr. Valadao , and Mr. Zinke ) submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Marine Fisheries Service relating to Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the National Marine Fisheries Service relating to Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat (87 Fed. Reg. 37757; published June 24, 2022), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
IB Union Calendar No. 72 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 46 [Report No. 118–95] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 30, 2023 Mr. Bentz (for himself, Mr. Wittman , Mr. Rosendale , Mr. Newhouse , Mr. Tiffany , Mr. Lamborn , Mr. Valadao , and Mr. Zinke ) submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources June 5, 2023 Additional sponsors: Ms. Hageman , Mr. Stauber , Mr. Fulcher , Mr. Weber of Texas , and Mr. Mann June 5, 2023 Reported from the Committee on Natural Resources ; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Marine Fisheries Service relating to Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the National Marine Fisheries Service relating to Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat (87 Fed. Reg. 37757; published June 24, 2022), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

June 5, 2023 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
IA 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 47 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 30, 2023 Mr. Davidson (for himself, Mrs. Miller of Illinois , Mr. Norman , Mr. Jackson of Texas , and Mr. Perry ) submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to repeal the sixteenth article of amendment.

1. That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within seven years after the date of its submission for ratification: — Effective 2 years after the ratification of this article of amendment, the sixteenth article of amendment to the Constitution of the United States is repealed, and the Congress shall have no power to lay and collect taxes on incomes, from whatever source derived, except in time of war declared by the Congress. . 2. Not later than 180 days after the ratification of the article of amendment in section 1, the Secretary of the Treasury shall submit a report to Congress containing recommendations for any legislation that may be necessary to implement such article.
IA 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 48 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 30, 2023 Ms. Jayapal (for herself, Mr. Keating , Ms. Sánchez , Ms. Norton , Mr. Tonko , Mr. Kilmer , Mr. Panetta , Mr. Beyer , and Ms. Williams of Georgia ) submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that the rights extended by the Constitution are the rights of natural persons only.

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 rights and privileges protected by the Constitution of the United States are the rights and privileges of natural persons only. An artificial entity, such as a corporation, limited liability company, or other for profit entity, established by the laws of any State, the United States, or any foreign State shall have no rights under the Constitution and are subject to regulation by the People, through Federal, State, or local law. The privileges of an artificial entity shall be determined by the People, through Federal, State, or local law, and shall not be construed to be inherent or inalienable. 2. Federal, State, and local government shall regulate, limit, or prohibit contributions and expenditures, including a candidate’s own contributions and expenditures, to ensure that all citizens, regardless of their economic status, have access to the political process, and that no person gains, as a result of that person’s money, substantially more access or ability to influence in any way the election of any candidate for public office or any ballot measure. Federal, State, and local governments shall require that any permissible contributions and expenditures be publicly disclosed. The judiciary shall not construe the spending of money to influence elections to be speech under the First Amendment. 3. This amendment shall not be construed to abridge the privilege secured by the Constitution of the United States of the freedom of the press. .
IA 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 49 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 30, 2023 Mr. Stauber (for himself, Mr. Wittman , Mr. Rosendale , Mr. Newhouse , Mr. Flood , Mr. Tiffany , Mr. Johnson of Louisiana , Mr. Perry , Mr. Smith of Missouri , and Mrs. Boebert ) submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Northern Long-Eared Bat .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Northern Long-Eared Bat (87 Fed. Reg. 73488; published November 30, 2022), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
IB Union Calendar No. 73 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 49 [Report No. 118–96] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 30, 2023 Mr. Stauber (for himself, Mr. Wittman , Mr. Rosendale , Mr. Newhouse , Mr. Flood , Mr. Tiffany , Mr. Johnson of Louisiana , Mr. Perry , Mr. Smith of Missouri , and Mrs. Boebert ) submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources June 5, 2023 Additional sponsors: Mr. Zinke , Mr. Fulcher , and Ms. Hageman June 5, 2023 Reported from the Committee on Natural Resources ; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Northern Long-Eared Bat .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Northern Long-Eared Bat (87 Fed. Reg. 73488; published November 30, 2022), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

June 5, 2023 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
IA 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 50 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 3, 2023 Mr. Williams of Texas (for himself, Mr. Ogles , and Mr. Barr ) submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to Small Business Lending Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B) .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to Small Business Lending Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B) , and such rule shall have no force or effect.
IA 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 51 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 6, 2023 Mr. Magaziner (for himself and Ms. Perez ) submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of consecutive terms that a Member of Congress may serve.

That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within seven years after the date of its submission for ratification: — 1. No person who has been a Senator for two consecutive terms shall again be eligible for election or appointment to the Senate until the date that is one year after the end of such second consecutive term. 2. No person who has been a Representative for five consecutive terms shall again be eligible for election to the House of Representatives until the date that is one year after the end of the fifth consecutive term. 3. For purposes of this article, any term a person serves as a Senator or Representative to fill a vacancy shall not be included in determining the number of consecutive terms that the person has been a Senator or Representative unless the period of time for which the person fills the vacancy is greater than three years in the case of a Senator or greater than one year in the case of a Representative. 4. For the purposes of this article, any term that began before the date of the ratification of this article shall not be included in determining the number of consecutive terms that a person has been a Senator or Representative. .
IA 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 53 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 6, 2023 Mr. Nehls submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency relating to Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards (88 Fed. Reg. 4296 (January 24, 2023)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
IA 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 54 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 10, 2023 Ms. Jayapal (for herself, Mr. Kilmer , Ms. DelBene , Mr. Neguse , Mr. Boyle of Pennsylvania , Mr. Cartwright , Mr. Huffman , Mr. Johnson of Georgia , Mr. Smith of Washington , Ms. Velázquez , Mr. DeSaulnier , Mr. Blumenauer , Ms. Lofgren , Ms. Tlaib , Mr. Peters , Ms. Tokuda , Mr. Lynch , Mr. Pocan , Mrs. Trahan , Ms. Clarke of New York , and Mr. Evans ) submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that the rights protected and extended by the Constitution are the rights of natural persons only.

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 rights and privileges protected and extended by the Constitution of the United States are the rights and privileges of natural persons only. An artificial entity, such as a corporation, limited liability company, or other entity, established by the laws of any State, the United States, or any foreign state shall have no rights under the Constitution and are subject to regulation by the People, through Federal, State, or local law. The privileges of an artificial entity shall be determined by the People, through Federal, State, or local law, and shall not be construed to be inherent or inalienable. 2. Federal, State, and local government shall regulate, limit, or prohibit contributions and expenditures, including a candidate’s own contributions and expenditures, to ensure that all citizens, regardless of their economic status, have access to the political process, and that no person gains, as a result of that person’s money, substantially more access or ability to influence in any way the election of any candidate for public office or any ballot measure. Federal, State, and local governments shall require that any permissible contributions and expenditures be publicly disclosed. The judiciary shall not construe the spending of money to influence elections to be speech under the First Amendment. 3. This amendment shall not be construed to abridge the right secured by the Constitution of the United States of the freedom of the press. .
IA 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 55 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 18, 2023 Mr. Yakym submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within seven years after the date of its submission for ratification: — 1. Total outlays for any fiscal year shall not exceed total receipts for that fiscal year, unless three-fifths of the whole number of each House of Congress shall provide by law for a specific excess of outlays over receipts by a rollcall vote. 2. The limit on the debt of the United States held by the public shall not be increased, unless three-fifths of the whole number of each House shall provide by law for such an increase by a rollcall vote. 3. Prior to each fiscal year, the President shall transmit to the Congress a proposed budget for the United States Government for that fiscal year in which total outlays do not exceed total receipts. 4. No bill to increase revenue shall become law unless approved by a majority of the whole number of each House by a rollcall vote. 5. The Congress may waive the provisions of this article for any fiscal year in which a declaration of war is in effect. The provisions of this article may be waived for any fiscal year in which the United States is engaged in military conflict which causes an imminent and serious military threat to national security and is so declared by a joint resolution, adopted by a majority of the whole number of each House, which becomes law. Any such waiver must identify and be limited to the specific excess or increase for that fiscal year made necessary by the identified military conflict. 6. The Congress shall enforce and implement this article by appropriate legislation, which may rely on estimates of outlays and receipts. 7. Total receipts shall include all receipts of the United States Government except those derived from borrowing. Total outlays shall include all outlays of the United States Government except for those for repayment of debt principal. 8. This article shall take effect beginning with the fifth fiscal year beginning after its ratification. .
IA 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 56 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 18, 2023 Mr. Green of Tennessee submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require three-fifths majorities for bills increasing taxes.

That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within seven years after the date of its submission for ratification: — 1. Any bill to levy a new tax or increase the rate or base of any tax may pass only by a three-fifths majority of the whole number of each House of Congress. 2. All votes taken by the House of Representatives or the Senate under this article shall be determined by yeas and nays and the names of persons voting for and against shall be entered on the Journal of each House respectively. .
IA 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 57 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 18, 2023 Mr. Kiley submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to the election of Senators.

That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within seven years after the date of its submission for ratification: — 1. No person shall be a Senator from a State unless such person has been elected by the people thereof. When vacancies happen in the representation of any State in the Senate, the executive authority of such State shall issue writs of election to fill such vacancies. 2. This amendment shall not be so construed as to affect the election or term of any Senator chosen before it becomes valid as a part of the Constitution. .
IA 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 58 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 18, 2023 Mr. Moore of Alabama (for himself, Mr. Good of Virginia , Mr. Self , and Mr. Biggs ) submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to repeal the sixteenth article of amendment.

That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within seven years after the date of its submission for ratification: — The sixteenth article of amendment to the Constitution of the United States is hereby repealed. .
IA 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 59 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 25, 2023 Mr. Norman (for himself, Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania , Mr. Fulcher , Mr. Wilson of South Carolina , Mr. Duncan , Mr. Donalds , Ms. Letlow , Mr. Newhouse , Mr. Crawford , Mr. Simpson , Mr. Moore of Alabama , Mr. LaMalfa , Mr. Kelly of Mississippi , Mr. Ezell , Mr. Rouzer , Mr. Higgins of Louisiana , Mr. Graves of Louisiana , Mr. Jackson of Texas , Mr. Curtis , Ms. Stefanik , Mr. Guest , Mrs. Harshbarger , Mr. Good of Virginia , Mr. Lucas , Mr. Alford , Mr. Johnson of South Dakota , Mr. Bucshon , Mr. Duarte , Mr. Moolenaar , Mr. Pence , Mr. Westerman , Mr. Smith of Missouri , Mr. Valadao , Mr. Baird , Mr. Bost , Mr. Yakym , Mr. Armstrong , Mr. Rose , Mr. Austin Scott of Georgia , Mr. Timmons , Mr. Mann , Mrs. Cammack , Mr. Allen , Ms. De La Cruz , Mr. Feenstra , Mr. Fry , Mr. Strong , Mr. Gallagher , Mr. Owens , Ms. Salazar , Mr. Cline , Mr. C. Scott Franklin of Florida , Mr. Clyde , Ms. Mace , and Mr. Tony Gonzales of Texas ) submitted the following joint resolution; which was 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 Labor relating to Adverse Effect Wage Rate Methodology for the Temporary Employment of H–2A Nonimmigrants in Non-Range Occupations in the United States .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to Adverse Effect Wage Rate Methodology for the Temporary Employment of H–2A Nonimmigrants in Non-Range Occupations in the United States (88 Fed. Reg. 12760 (February 28, 2023)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
IA 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 60 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 27, 2023 Mr. DeSaulnier submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require the United States and the States to jointly ensure a high-quality education to all persons within the United States.

That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within seven years after the date of its submission for ratification: — 1. The United States, the States, Indian Tribes, and territories shall jointly ensure a high-quality education to all persons within the United States. 2. The Congress shall have power to enforce and implement this article by appropriate legislation. .
IA 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 61 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 11, 2023 Mr. Good of Virginia (for himself, Ms. Foxx , Mr. Duncan , Mr. Norman , Mr. Biggs , Mr. Clyde , Mr. Mann , Mr. Lamborn , Mr. Roy , Mrs. Boebert , Mrs. Miller of Illinois , Mr. Kiley , and Mr. Tiffany ) submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule of the Department of Labor relating to Rescission of Implementing Legal Requirements Regarding the Equal Opportunity Clause’s Religious Exemption Rule .

That Congress disapproves the final rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to Rescission of Implementing Legal Requirements Regarding the Equal Opportunity Clause’s Religious Exemption Rule (published at 88 Fed. Reg. 12842 (March 1, 2023)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
IA 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 62 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for the reappointment 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 of the United States ( 20 U.S.C. 43 ) the vacancy on the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, in the class other than Members of Congress, occurring by reason of the expiration of the term of Michael Govan of California on May 6, 2023, is filled by the reappointment of the incumbent. The reappointment is for a term of six years, beginning on the later of May 6, 2023, or the date of enactment of this joint resolution.

Passed the House of Representatives June 5, 2023. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IA One Hundred Eighteenth Congress of the United States of America At the First Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty-three H. J. RES. 62 JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for the reappointment 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 of the United States ( 20 U.S.C. 43 ) the vacancy on the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, in the class other than Members of Congress, occurring by reason of the expiration of the term of Michael Govan of California on May 6, 2023, is filled by the reappointment of the incumbent. The reappointment is for a term of six years, beginning on the later of May 6, 2023, or the date of enactment of this joint resolution.

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
IA 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 62 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 11, 2023 Mr. Smith of Nebraska (for himself, Ms. Matsui , and Mr. Graves of Louisiana ) submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for the reappointment 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 of the United States ( 20 U.S.C. 43 ) the vacancy on the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, in the class other than Members of Congress, occurring by reason of the expiration of the term of Michael Govan of California on May 6, 2023, is filled by the reappointment of the incumbent. The reappointment is for a term of six years, beginning on the later of May 6, 2023, or the date of enactment of this joint resolution.
IIB 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 62 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 6, 2023 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for the reappointment 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 of the United States ( 20 U.S.C. 43 ) the vacancy on the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, in the class other than Members of Congress, occurring by reason of the expiration of the term of Michael Govan of California on May 6, 2023, is filled by the reappointment of the incumbent. The reappointment is for a term of six years, beginning on the later of May 6, 2023, or the date of enactment of this joint resolution.

Passed the House of Representatives June 5, 2023. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IA 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 63 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for the appointment of Antoinette Bush as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

That in accordance with section 5581 of the Revised Statutes of the United States ( 20 U.S.C. 43 ) the vacancy on the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, in the class other than Members of Congress, occurring by reason of the expiration of the term of Steve Case of Virginia on April 25, 2023, is filled by the appointment of Antoinette Bush of the District of Columbia. The appointment is for a term of six years, beginning on the later of April 25, 2023, or the date of enactment of this joint resolution.

Passed the House of Representatives June 5, 2023. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IA One Hundred Eighteenth Congress of the United States of America At the First Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty-three H. J. RES. 63 JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for the appointment of Antoinette Bush as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

That in accordance with section 5581 of the Revised Statutes of the United States ( 20 U.S.C. 43 ) the vacancy on the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, in the class other than Members of Congress, occurring by reason of the expiration of the term of Steve Case of Virginia on April 25, 2023, is filled by the appointment of Antoinette Bush of the District of Columbia. The appointment is for a term of six years, beginning on the later of April 25, 2023, or the date of enactment of this joint resolution.

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
IA 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 63 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 11, 2023 Mr. Smith of Nebraska (for himself, Ms. Matsui , and Mr. Graves of Louisiana ) submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for the appointment of Antoinette Bush as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

That in accordance with section 5581 of the Revised Statutes of the United States ( 20 U.S.C. 43 ) the vacancy on the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, in the class other than Members of Congress, occurring by reason of the expiration of the term of Steve Case of Virginia on April 25, 2023, is filled by the appointment of Antoinette Bush of the District of Columbia. The appointment is for a term of six years, beginning on the later of April 25, 2023, or the date of enactment of this joint resolution.
IIB 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 63 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 6, 2023 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for the appointment of Antoinette Bush as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

That in accordance with section 5581 of the Revised Statutes of the United States ( 20 U.S.C. 43 ) the vacancy on the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, in the class other than Members of Congress, occurring by reason of the expiration of the term of Steve Case of Virginia on April 25, 2023, is filled by the appointment of Antoinette Bush of the District of Columbia. The appointment is for a term of six years, beginning on the later of April 25, 2023, or the date of enactment of this joint resolution.

Passed the House of Representatives June 5, 2023. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IA 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 64 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for the reappointment 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 of the United States ( 20 U.S.C. 43 ) the vacancy on the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, in the class other than Members of Congress, occurring by reason of the expiration of the term of Roger W. Ferguson of Florida on April 25, 2023, is filled by the reappointment of the incumbent. The reappointment is for a term of six years, beginning on the later of April 25, 2023, or the date of enactment of this joint resolution.

Passed the House of Representatives June 5, 2023. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.