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IV 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 34 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 29, 2025 Ms. Stansbury submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing the need for the Senate to provide advice and consent to ratification of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity.

Whereas human actions are contributing to an unprecedented and increasing loss of biodiversity worldwide; Whereas nearly 1,000,000 species could be threatened with extinction; Whereas every United Nations member state has ratified the Convention on Biological Diversity, done at Rio de Janeiro June 5, 1992, with the exception of the United States; Whereas the United States signed the Convention on Biological Diversity in 1993 but has not ratified the treaty; Whereas the United States, under current domestic law, is already legally compliant with the obligations of the Convention; Whereas Federal agencies often design their plans to align with Convention on Biological Diversity initiatives; Whereas the absence of the United States from the Convention on Biological Diversity limits the United States to holding the status of an observer to deliberations and decision making processes of the Convention on Biodiversity; Whereas, not being party to the Convention on Biological Diversity, the United States does not have a vote within the convention, which diminishes our voice and influence; Whereas the decisions and rules made by the Convention on Biological Diversity affect both national security and economic interests of the United States in spite of the United States non-party status; Whereas the United States has historically been one of the world’s largest contributors to international conservation efforts and a global leader in biodiversity science and expertise, though recent shifts in Federal policy and funding have weakened that leadership role; and Whereas we are inextricably interconnected on this planet, and the work of the Convention on Biological Diversity has a direct impact on all Americans: Now, therefore, be it

That it is in the national interest for the Senate to provide its advice and consent for the ratification of the Convention on Biological Diversity, which was signed by the United States in New York on June 4, 1993.
IV 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 38 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 17, 2025 Mr. Massie (for himself, Mr. Khanna , Ms. Ocasio-Cortez , Ms. Hoyle of Oregon , Ms. Tlaib , Ms. Jayapal , Mr. Beyer , Mr. Doggett , Mr. Casar , Ms. Pressley , Mrs. Ramirez , Ms. Lee of Pennsylvania , Ms. Omar , Mr. García of Illinois , Ms. Velázquez , and Mr. McGovern ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran.

1. Findings Congress makes the following findings: (1) Congress has the sole power to declare war under article 1, section 8, clause 11 of the United States Constitution. (2) Congress has not declared war with respect to, or provided a specific statutory authorization for, hostilities involving United States Armed Forces against the Islamic Republic of Iran. (3) Section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution ( 50 U.S.C. 1544(c) ) states that at any time that United States Armed Forces are engaged in hostilities outside the territory of the United States, its possessions and territories without a declaration of war or specific statutory authorization, such forces shall be removed by the President if Congress so directs. 2. Termination of the use of united states forces for hostilities against the islamic republic or iran (a) Termination Pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution ( 50 U.S.C. 1544(c) ), Congress hereby directs the President to terminate the use of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran or any part of its government or military, unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or specific authorization for use of military force against Iran. (b) Rule of construction Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent the United States from defending itself from imminent attack. 3. Rule of construction regarding intelligence sharing Nothing in this joint resolution may be construed to influence or disrupt any intelligence, counterintelligence, or investigative activities relating to threats in or emanating from Iran conducted by, or in conjunction with, the United States Government involving— (1) the collection of intelligence; (2) the analysis of intelligence; or (3) the sharing of intelligence between the United States and any coalition partner if the President determines such sharing is appropriate and in the national security interests of the United States. 4. Rule of construction regarding no authorization for use of military force Consistent with section 8(a)(1) of the War Powers Resolution ( 50 U.S.C. 1547(a)(1) ), nothing in this concurrent resolution may be construed as authorizing the use of military force.
IV 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 39 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medals awarded under the Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act.

1. Use of Emancipation Hall for ceremony to present Congressional Gold Medals awarded under Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act (a) Authorization Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center is authorized to be used on September 3, 2025, for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medals awarded under the Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act ( Public Law 117–38 ). (b) Preparations Physical preparations for the conduct of the ceremony described in subsection (a) shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as the Architect of the Capitol may prescribe.

Passed the House of Representatives June 26, 2025. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
IV One Hundred Nineteenth Congress of the United States of America At the First Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Friday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty-five H. CON. RES. 39 July 23, 2025 Agreed to CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medals awarded under the Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act.

1. Use of Emancipation Hall for ceremony to present Congressional Gold Medals awarded under Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act (a) Authorization Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center is authorized to be used on September 3, 2025, for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medals awarded under the Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act ( Public Law 117–38 ). (b) Preparations Physical preparations for the conduct of the ceremony described in subsection (a) shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as the Architect of the Capitol may prescribe.

Clerk of the House of Representatives. Secretary of the Senate.
IV 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 39 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 20, 2025 Mr. Suozzi submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medals awarded under the Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act.

1. Use of Emancipation Hall for ceremony to present Congressional Gold Medals awarded under Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act (a) Authorization Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center is authorized to be used on September 3, 2025, for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medals awarded under the Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act ( Public Law 117–38 ). (b) Preparations Physical preparations for the conduct of the ceremony described in subsection (a) shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as the Architect of the Capitol may prescribe.
III 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 39 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 27 (legislative day, June 24), 2025 Received CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medals awarded under the Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act.

1. Use of Emancipation Hall for ceremony to present Congressional Gold Medals awarded under Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act (a) Authorization Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center is authorized to be used on Sep- tember 3, 2025, for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medals awarded under the Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act ( Public Law 117–38 ). (b) Preparations Physical preparations for the conduct of the ceremony described in subsection (a) shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as the Architect of the Capitol may prescribe.

Passed the House of Representatives June 26, 2025. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
IV 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 40 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 23, 2025 Mr. Meeks (for himself, Mr. Smith of Washington , and Mr. Himes ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

That, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution ( 50 U.S.C. 1544(c) ), Congress directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran, other than those elements of the Armed Forces that may be necessary to defend the United States or an ally or partner of the United States from imminent attack provided that the President complies fully with the requirements of section 5(b) the War Powers Resolution ( 50 U.S.C. 1544(b) ) with respect to any such use of the Armed Forces, unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or a specific congressional authorization for use of military force against Iran.
IV 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 43 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 10, 2025 Mrs. Bice (for herself, Mr. Rogers of Alabama , Mr. Moore of Alabama , Mr. Feenstra , Mr. Murphy , Mrs. Miller-Meeks , Mr. Downing , Mrs. Houchin , and Mr. Carter of Georgia ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of Congress that any public rendition of The Star-Spangled Banner must be performed as written by Francis Scott Key, in English.

Whereas The Star-Spangled Banner , written by Francis Scott Key in 1814, was designated as the national anthem of the United States by Congress in 1931; Whereas the lyrics of The Star-Spangled Banner , as originally composed in English, reflect the historical and cultural significance of the United States resilience and unity during a time of national challenge; Whereas the English-language text of the anthem, as written by Francis Scott Key, serves as a unifying symbol of American heritage and patriotism; Whereas preserving the original English lyrics in public performances honors the historical context and intent of the anthem as a representation of the Nation’s values and identity; and Whereas maintaining the integrity of the anthem’s original language fosters a shared understanding and respect for its meaning among all Americans: Now, therefore, be it

That— (1) any public rendition of The Star-Spangled Banner should be performed as written by Francis Scott Key, in the English language, to preserve its historical and cultural integrity; (2) public performances of the national anthem should reflect the original lyrics to maintain its unifying significance for the people of the United States; and (3) performers and organizers of public events are encouraged to honor the tradition of presenting The Star-Spangled Banner in its original English form, as a tribute to its historical and patriotic importance.
IV 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 47 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 4, 2025 Mr. Joyce of Pennsylvania submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the public health, safety, and welfare implications of licensure of design professionals.

Whereas the several States have traditionally licensed individuals in the practice of certain design occupations, with California having passed the first surveying licensure law in 1891, Illinois having passed the first architecture licensing law in 1897, and Wyoming having passed the first engineering licensure law in 1907; Whereas all 50 States, as well as territories and possessions, license individuals in the design profession disciplines; Whereas the National Transportation Safety Board has recognized the importance of professional licensing among certain design professions, most recently in NTSB/PSR–18/02, an incident safety report regarding a natural gas distribution system in the northeast region of the Merrimack Valley, Massachusetts; Whereas, more than 30 years ago, Congress recognized the importance of professional licensing in design disciplines in its report titled Structural Failures in Public Facilities (H. Rept. 98–61), which recommended all necessary architectural and engineering design and on-site services in public construction projects are furnished by licensed professionals who are qualified and experienced to assure the construction of safe structures ; and Whereas many States are reducing requirements for, or eliminating the licensing of, certain occupations due to concerns over competition, market entry, and overregulation that do not serve the public interest, but in many cases the aforementioned State actions do not distinguish those professional design occupations in which licensing has a significant benefit to public health, safety, and welfare: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of Congress that— (1) occupations in design professions, including but not limited to architecture, engineering, surveying, and mapping, are essential to the integrity of the built and natural environment and critical to the successful research, planning, design, construction, development, alteration, repair, operation, and maintenance of real property, the Nation’s physical infrastructure, and resource planning activities, including the assessment, location, and development of critical materials, that contribute to maintaining the country’s economic prosperity, national security, and environmental protection; and (2) continuation of licensure of such occupations and professions by the several States is in the best interest of public health, safety, and welfare.
IV 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 48 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 15, 2025 Ms. Mace (for herself, Mr. Biggs of Arizona , Mr. Smith of New Jersey , Mr. Rulli , Mr. Massie , Mr. Diaz-Balart , Mr. Wilson of South Carolina , Mr. Patronis , Mr. Babin , Mr. McGuire , Ms. Boebert , Mr. Gill of Texas , and Mr. Jackson of Texas ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in honor of the remains of the late Charles James Kirk, a lifelong advocate for freedom of speech, civil political discourse, and the political engagement of youth.

That the remains of the late Charles James Kirk, a lifelong advocate for freedom of speech, civil political discourse, and the political engagement of youth, shall be permitted to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol on a date and for a period of time to be determined by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate, and the Architect of the Capitol, under the direction of the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate, shall take all necessary steps for the accomplishment of that purpose.
IV 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 49 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 19, 2025 Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania (for himself, Ms. Lee of Nevada , Mr. Meuser , and Mr. Walkinshaw ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of Congress that all trade agreements the United States enters into, should provide reasonable access and collaboration of each nation involved in such an agreement, for the purpose of search and recovery activities relating to members of the United States Armed Forces still missing and unaccounted for from prior wars or military conflicts.

Whereas the Department of Defense Prisoners of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA) Accounting Agency must currently approach MIA recovery operations on a country by country basis via diplomatic, civil, and military negotiations; Whereas countries utilizing mutually beneficial trade agreements with the United States should provide a transparent and efficient process to aid in the recovery of United States POW/MIA personnel; Whereas the Department of Defense lists 1,566 United States citizens who served during the Vietnam War and are still missing and unaccounted for in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia despite ongoing investigation and recovery efforts; Whereas some 71,853 United States personnel remain unaccounted for throughout Europe, China, and Japan after sacrificing their lives during World War II; and Whereas nearly 7,398 members of the United States Armed Forces are still missing and unaccounted for on the Korean Peninsula after bravely serving during the Korean War: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of Congress that all trade agreements the United States enters into, should provide reasonable access and collaboration of each nation involved in such an agreement, for the purpose of search, investigation, and recovery activities relating to United States personnel missing and unaccounted for from prior wars or military conflicts.
IV 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 50 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 19, 2025 Mr. Tran (for himself, Mr. Correa , Mr. Min , Mr. Khanna , Ms. Simon , Mr. Johnson of Georgia , Ms. Chu , Mr. Peters , Mrs. Kim , Ms. Lofgren , and Ms. Meng ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Recognizing the importance of the Vietnamese Heritage Flag.

Whereas the yellow flag with three red stripes was the official flag of the former Republic of Vietnam, which existed from 1949 until 1975; Whereas millions of Vietnamese people fled their homeland after the fall of Saigon in 1975, seeking freedom, democracy, and safety in the United States and other nations; Whereas the Vietnamese-American community in the United States, now numbering more than 1,500,000 people, has made significant cultural, economic, and civic contributions to American life; Whereas the yellow flag with three red stripes has become a unifying emblem of the Vietnamese-American refugee community, symbolizing freedom, democracy, and the sacrifices of those who fought against communism alongside the United States; Whereas, under the yellow flag with three red stripes, the Republic of Vietnam valiantly stood against relentless communist aggression while also striving to establish a just, democratic, and humane society; and Whereas this flag serves as an enduring reminder of the shared sacrifices of American and South Vietnamese servicemembers during the Vietnam war, as well as of the refugee journey and ongoing commitment of Vietnamese Americans to democratic values: Now, therefore, be it

That Congress— (1) recognizes the yellow flag with three red stripes as the symbol of the Vietnamese national community who fought alongside the United States against communism in Vietnam; and (2) affirms the yellow flag with three red stripes as the emblem of the Vietnamese-American refugee community in the United States.
IV 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 54 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 3, 2025 Mrs. Torres of California (for herself and Mr. Fleischmann ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of the first Friday of October as Manufacturing Day .

Whereas, according to the most recent data, manufacturers contributed $2,900,000,000,000 to the economy, accounting for 11 percent of gross domestic product; Whereas this figure has risen significantly over the past decade, from $1,930,000,000,000 in 2012; Whereas manufacturers in the United States are a significant driver of innovation, spending $372,459,000,000 on research and development in 2022; Whereas nearly 12,900,000 people in the United States (or over 8 percent of the workforce) are employed directly in manufacturing, while many millions more jobs are supported through the supply chain and related industries; Whereas the number of skilled, family wage jobs in this sector is increasing, presenting the opportunity to promote the benefits of a career in manufacturing to young people and their parents; and Whereas the first Friday of October would be an appropriate date to designate as Manufacturing Day : Now, therefore, be it

That Congress supports the designation of Manufacturing Day .
IV 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 55 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 6, 2025 Mrs. Dingell (for herself and Mr. Bacon ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Designating September 2025 as Gynecologic Cancers Awareness Month .

Whereas gynecologic cancers include cervical, ovarian, endometrial/uterine, vaginal, and vulvar cancers with the first 3 being the most common; Whereas there are approximately 118,920 new cases of these cancers diagnosed and approximately 34,630 deaths from gynecologic cancers annually; Whereas endometrial cancer is 1 of the few cancers with rising incidence and mortality rates; Whereas endometrial and ovarian cancer rank fifth and sixth in cancer deaths among women, respectively; Whereas symptoms are often vague or misunderstood, and there are no screening tests to identify endometrial and ovarian cancers before they progress to later stages; Whereas cervical cancer is the only gynecologic cancer with a reliable screening test and is vaccine-preventable; Whereas increased awareness of gynecologic cancers can lead to earlier diagnosis, followup with appropriate health professionals, and improved outcomes; and Whereas the Foundation for Women’s Cancer and other organizations celebrate September 2025 as Gynecologic Cancers Awareness Month : Now, therefore, be it

That Congress— (1) supports the designation of Gynecologic Cancers Awareness Month ; (2) supports the goals and ideals of Gynecologic Cancers Awareness Month ; (3) recognizes and affirms the commitment of the United States to reducing the burden of these cancers on women by— (A) promoting awareness about the causes, risks, and prevention of gynecologic cancers; (B) supporting research on gynecologic cancers; and (C) taking other steps to improve health outcomes associated with these cancers and reduce associated mortality; and (4) encourages every person in the United States to learn about the risk for gynecologic cancers.
IA 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 1 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2025 Mr. Biggs of Arizona 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 that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices.

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 Supreme Court of the United States shall be composed of nine justices consisting of one chief justice and eight associate justices. .
IA 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 2 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2025 Mr. Biggs of Arizona submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States: — 1. Total outlays for any fiscal year shall not exceed total receipts for that fiscal year. 2. The limit on the debt of the United States held by the public shall not be increased. 3. No bill to increase revenue shall become law unless approved by two-thirds of the whole number of each House by a rollcall vote. .
IA 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 4 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2025 Mr. Fitzpatrick (for himself and Mr. Golden of Maine ) submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that debate upon legislation pending before the Senate may not be brought to a close without the concurrence of a minimum of three-fifths of the 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: — The debate on any measure or motion pending before the Senate, excluding Presidential nominations, shall not be brought to a close except as provided under laws as in effect on January 3, 2025, unanimous consent, or the concurrence of a minimum of three-fifths of the Senators duly chosen and sworn. .
IA 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 5 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2025 Mr. Fitzpatrick (for himself and Mr. Khanna ) submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms an individual may serve as a Member of Congress.

That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within seven years after the date of its submission for ratification: — 1. No person shall serve as a Representative for more than six two-year terms. Service as a Representative for more than one year of any two-year term shall be treated as a complete term for purposes of this section, without regard to whether the service was completed by the individual originally elected to the term. 2. No person shall serve as a Senator for more than two six-year terms. Service as a Senator for more than three years of any six-year term shall be treated as a complete term for purposes of this section, without regard to whether the service was completed by the individual originally elected to the term. 3. This article shall not apply to any person who served as a Representative or as a Senator during any Congress occurring before the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress. .
IA 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 6 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2025 Mr. Fitzpatrick submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for balanced budgets for the Government.

That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States: — 1. Total outlays for any fiscal year shall not exceed total receipts for that fiscal year, unless two-thirds 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. Prior to each fiscal year, the President shall transmit to the Congress a proposed budget for the United States Government for that fiscal year in which total outlays do not exceed total receipts. 3. The Congress may waive the provisions of this article for any fiscal year in which a declaration of war is in effect by a rollcall vote. 4. The Congress may waive the provisions of this article for any fiscal year in which a declaration of national emergency is in effect, as so declared by a joint resolution, adopted by a majority of the whole number of each House, which becomes law. 5. The Congress may waive the provisions of this article for any fiscal year in which a declaration of a natural disaster is in effect, as so declared by a joint resolution, adopted by a majority of the whole number of each House, which becomes law. 6. The Congress shall enforce and implement this article by appropriate legislation, which may rely on estimates of outlays and receipts. 7. This article shall take effect beginning with the fifth fiscal year beginning after its ratification. .
IA 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 7 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2025 Mr. Fitzpatrick 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 Members of Congress from receiving compensation during a fiscal year unless both Houses of Congress have agreed to a concurrent resolution on the budget for that fiscal year prior to the beginning of that fiscal year.

That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within seven years after the date of its submission for ratification: — 1. A Member of Congress may not receive a compensation for service as a Member of Congress during a fiscal year unless both Houses of Congress have agreed to an identical concurrent resolution on the budget for that fiscal year prior to the beginning of that fiscal year. 2. This article shall apply with respect to fiscal years which begin after this article becomes a valid part of the Constitution. .
IA 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 8 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2025 Mr. McClintock (for himself and Mr. Weber of Texas ) submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide certain line item veto authority to the President.

That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within seven years after the date of its submission for ratification: — 1. In approving and signing a bill or joint resolution that is presented under section 7 of article I, the President may reduce an appropriation in such bill or joint resolution, and such bill or joint resolution shall become law with such reduction incorporated. 2. If the President reduces an appropriation under section 1 of this article— (1) not later than 10 days after the date of such reduction, the President shall notify the House of Representatives and the Senate of such reduction; (2) the House of Representatives and the Senate may consider disapproval of such reduction; and (3) if two-thirds of each House votes to disapprove of such reduction, the amount of the appropriation in law subject to such reduction shall be treated as returned to the amount originally presented to the President under section 1. .
IA 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 9 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2025 Mr. McClintock (for himself and Mr. Weber of Texas ) submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States prohibiting the United States Government from increasing its debt except for a specific purpose by law adopted by three-fourths of the membership of each House of Congress.

That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within seven years after the date of its submission for ratification: — 1. The United States Government may not increase its debt except for a specific purpose by law adopted by three-fourths of the membership of each House of Congress. 2. This article shall take effect beginning ten years after its ratification. .
IA 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 10 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2025 Mr. Nunn of Iowa (for himself, Mr. Allen , Mr. Latta , Mr. Zinke , Mr. Hill of Arkansas , Mr. Estes , Mrs. Houchin , Mr. Grothman , Mr. Mann , Mr. Calvert , and Mr. Bacon ) 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 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 12 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 6, 2025 Mr. Norman (for himself, Mr. Allen , Ms. Mace , Mr. Brecheen , Mr. Self , Mr. Rulli , Mr. Crank , Mrs. Kiggans of Virginia , Mrs. Fischbach , Mr. Evans of Colorado , Mr. Davidson , Mr. Landsman , Mr. Perry , Mr. Taylor , Mrs. Biggs of South Carolina , Mr. Bean of Florida , Ms. Perez , Mr. Ezell , Mr. Ogles , Mr. Moran , Mr. Biggs of Arizona , Mr. Golden of Maine , Mr. Palmer , Mr. Roy , Mr. Strong , Mr. Moore of Utah , Mrs. Cammack , Mr. Tiffany , and Mr. Barrett ) submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms 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 served 3 terms as a Representative shall be eligible for election to the House of Representatives. For purposes of this section, the election of a person to fill a vacancy in the House of Representatives shall be included as 1 term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Representative if the person fills the vacancy for more than 1 year. 2. No person who has served 2 terms as a Senator shall be eligible for election or appointment to the Senate. For purposes of this section, the election or appointment of a person to fill a vacancy in the Senate shall be included as 1 term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Senator if the person fills the vacancy for more than 3 years. 3. No term beginning before the date of the ratification of this article shall be taken into account in determining eligibility for election or appointment under this article. .
IA 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 13 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2025 Mr. Cohen (for himself, Mr. Johnson of Georgia , and Mr. Levin ) submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States limiting the pardon power of the President.

That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States: — 1. The President shall not have the power to grant pardons and reprieves to— (1) the President’s self; (2) any person, up to a third degree relation, of the President, or a spouse thereof; (3) any current or former member of the President’s administration; (4) any person who worked on the President’s presidential campaign as a paid employee; (5) any person or entity for an offense that was motivated by a direct and significant personal or pecuniary interest of any of the foregoing persons; or (6) any person or entity for an offense that was at the direction of, or in coordination with, the President. Any pardon issued for a corrupt purpose shall be invalid. . 2. The Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. .
IA 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 14 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2025 Mr. Davidson 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: — 1. The sixteenth article of amendment to the Constitution of the United States is hereby 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. Section 1 of this article shall take effect beginning 2 years after ratification of this article. Not later than 180 days after such ratification, the Secretary of the Treasury shall submit a report to the Congress containing recommendations for any legislation that may be necessary to implement this article. .
IA 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 15 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2025 Mr. Messmer 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 Department of Energy relating to Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Water Heating Equipment .

That Congress disapproves the final rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Water Heating Equipment (88 Fed. Reg. 69686 (October 6, 2023)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
IA 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 16 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2025 Ms. Meng (for herself, Mr. Casten , Ms. Bonamici , Ms. Pressley , Ms. Schakowsky , Mr. Mullin , and Ms. Tlaib ) 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 extending the right to vote to citizens sixteen years of age or older.

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 twenty-sixth article of amendment to the Constitution of the United States is hereby repealed. 2. The right of citizens of the United States, who are sixteen years of age or older, to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of age. 3. The Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. .
IA 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 17 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 13, 2025 Mr. Obernolte (for himself and Mr. Weber of Texas ) 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 two-thirds 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. Prior to each fiscal year, the President shall transmit to the Congress a proposed budget for the United States Government for that fiscal year in which total outlays do not exceed total receipts. 3. The Congress shall enforce and implement this article by appropriate legislation, which may rely on estimates of outlays and receipts. 4. 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. 5. This article shall take effect beginning with the fifth fiscal year beginning after its ratification. .
IA 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 18 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 13, 2025 Mr. Palmer 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 National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for Lead and Copper: Improvements (LCRI) .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for Lead and Copper: Improvements (LCRI) (89 Fed. Reg. 86418 (October 30, 2024)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
IA 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 20 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 Energy relating to Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters (89 Fed. Reg. 105188 (December 26, 2024)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

Passed the House of Representatives February 27, 2025. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
IA One Hundred Nineteenth Congress of the United States of America At the First Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Friday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty-five H. J. RES. 20 JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters (89 Fed. Reg. 105188 (December 26, 2024)), 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 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 20 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 15, 2025 Mr. Palmer (for himself, Mr. Burlison , Ms. Letlow , Mr. Collins , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mrs. Bice , Mr. Moore of Alabama , Mr. Ogles , Ms. Tenney , Mr. Fulcher , Mr. Bergman , Mr. Crenshaw , Mrs. Fischbach , Mr. Hurd of Colorado , and Mr. Baird ) 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 Department of Energy relating to Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters (89 Fed. Reg. 105188 (December 26, 2024)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
IIA Calendar No. 17 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 20 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 3, 2025 Received; read twice 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 Energy relating to Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters (89 Fed. Reg. 105188 (December 26, 2024)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

Passed the House of Representatives February 27, 2025. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.

March 3, 2025 Received; read twice and placed on the calendar