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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve to four in the House of Representatives and two in the Senate. [HJR-23]
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve to four in the House of Representatives and two in the Senate. This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment limiting Members of the House of Representatives to four terms and Members of the Senate to two terms.
Sponsored by: Rep. Trey Hollingsworth
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 01/12/2017
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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.B. 5) to reform the process by which Federal agencies analyze and formulate new regulations and guidance documents, to clarify the nature of judicial review of agency interpretations, to ensure complete analysis of potential impacts on small entities of rules, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.B. 79) to clarify the definition of general solicitation under Federal securities law. [HR-33]
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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.B. 5) to reform the process by which Federal agencies analyze and formulate new regulations and guidance documents, to clarify the nature of judicial review of agency interpretations, to ensure complete analysis of potential impacts on small entities of rules, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.B. 79) to clarify the definition of general solicitation under Federal securities law. Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.B. 5) to reform the process by which
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Sponsored by: Rep. Doug Collins
Considered As Privileged Matter. (consideration: Cr H249-258) on 01/10/2017
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January 8th National Memorial Act [S.62]
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January 8th National Memorial Act This bill directs the Department of the Interior to establish the January 8th National Memorial in Tucson, Arizona, as an affiliated area of the National Park System in commemoration of the shooting of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and 18 others in Tuscon on January 8, 2011. The memorial shall not be established until Interior certifies that Tucson's January 8th Memorial Foundation, which shall be the management entity for the memorial, has established a trust fund to receive donations and provide for the construction,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Flake
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 01/09/2017
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Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives. [HR-29]
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Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives. Elects specified Members to the following House Committees: (1) Appropriations, (2) Energy and Commerce, (3) Financial Services, and (4) Ways and Means.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jason Smith
Introduced In House on 01/06/2017
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January 8th National Memorial Act [HB-362]
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January 8th National Memorial Act This bill directs the Department of the Interior to establish the January 8th National Memorial in Tucson, Arizona, as an affiliated area of the National Park System in commemoration of the shooting of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and 18 others in Tuscon on January 8, 2011. The memorial shall not be established until Interior certifies that Tucson's January 8th Memorial Foundation, which shall be the management entity for the memorial, has established a trust fund to receive donations and provide for the construction,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Andy Biggs
Referred To The Subcommittee On Federal Lands. on 02/10/2017
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Congressional Integrity Act [HB-346]
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Congressional Integrity Act This bill amends the federal criminal code to increase to five years the post-employment lobbying ban on a former member of the U.S. Senate (currently, two years) or a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives (currently, one year). Additionally, the bill amends the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to revise the definition of "lobbyist." Currently, a lobbyist is an individual who: (1) is employed or retained by a client for compensation, (2) makes more than one lobbying contact, and (3) spends at least 20% of
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Sponsored by: Rep. Walter Jones
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 01/31/2017
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Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives. [HR-25]
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Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives. Elects a specified Member to the House Committee on Ethics.
Sponsored by: Rep. Joseph Crowley
Introduced In House on 01/05/2017
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of consecutive terms that a Member of Congress may serve. [HJR-20]
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of consecutive terms that a Member of Congress may serve. This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting a person from serving more than two full consecutive terms as a Senator or six full consecutive terms as a Representative.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Duffy
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 01/12/2017
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of consecutive terms that a Member of Congress may serve. [HJR-17]
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of consecutive terms that a Member of Congress may serve. This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting a person from serving more than two consecutive terms as a Senator or six consecutive terms as a Representative.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Coffman
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 01/11/2017
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HIRE Vets Act Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act of 2017 [HB-244]
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HIRE Vets Act Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act of 2017 (Sec. 3) Provides that references to "this Act" included in any division of this bill refer only to the provisions of the division unless the bill expressly provides otherwise. (Sec. 4) Provides that the explanatory statement printed in the Congressional Record regarding this bill has the same effect as a joint explanatory statement of a committee of conference. (Sec. 5) Provides that the sums in this bill are appropriated for FY2017. (Sec. 6) Provides
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Sponsored by: Rep. David Valadao
Became Public Law No: 115-31. (txt | Pdf) on 05/05/2017
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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.B. 26) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law, and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 11) objecting to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334 as an obstacle to Israeli-Palestinian peace, and for other purposes. [HR-22]
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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.B. 26) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law, and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 11) objecting to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334 as an obstacle to Israeli-Palestinian peace, and for other purposes. Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.B. 26) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide
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Sponsored by: Rep. Doug Collins
Considered As Privileged Matter. (consideration: Cr H113-124) on 01/05/2017
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Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives. [HR-7]
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Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives. Elects specified Members to the following House Committees: (1) Appropriations, (2) the Budget, (3) Education and the Workforce, (4) Energy and Commerce, (5) Financial Services, (6) Foreign Affairs, (7) Homeland Security, (8) House Administration, (9) Natural Resources, (10) Oversight and Government Reform, (11) Rules, (12) Small Business, and (13) Ways and Means.
Sponsored by: Rep. Joseph Crowley
Introduced In House on 01/03/2017
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States granting Congress the authority to enact laws limiting the number of terms that Representatives and Senators may serve. [HJR-4]
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States granting Congress the authority to enact laws limiting the number of terms that Representatives and Senators may serve. This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment authorizing Congress, by law, to limit the number of terms that Representatives and Senators may serve.
Sponsored by: Rep. Beto O'Rourke
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 01/11/2017
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Adopting rules for the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress. [HR-5]
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Adopting rules for the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress. Adopts the Rules of the House of Representatives for the 114th Congress as the Rules for the 115th Congress, with amendments. (Sec. 2) Directs the Sergeant-at-Arms to impose a fine against a Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner for use of an electronic device for still photography or for audio or visual recording or broadcasting in contravention of clause 5 of Rule XVII and any applicable Speaker of the House of Representatives' announced policy on electronic devices. Prohibits a Member,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Kevin McCarthy
Introduced In House on 01/03/2017
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve. [HJR-6]
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve. This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment limiting Members of the House of Representatives to three terms and Members of the Senate to two terms.
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 01/11/2017
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Authorizing the Clerk to inform the President of the election of the Speaker and the Clerk. [HR-4]
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Authorizing the Clerk to inform the President of the election of the Speaker and the Clerk. Instructs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to inform the President that Paul D. Ryan has been elected Speaker of the House and that Karen L. Haas has been elected Clerk.
Sponsored by: Rep. John Conyers
Introduced In House on 01/03/2017
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms a Representative or Senator may serve. [HJR-13]
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms a Representative or Senator may serve. This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment limiting Members of the Senate to two terms and Members of the House of Representatives to four terms.
Sponsored by: Rep. Rod Blum
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 01/11/2017
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Electing officers of the House of Representatives. [HR-1]
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Electing officers of the House of Representatives. Elects the following officers of the House of Representatives: (1) Karen L. Haas as Clerk, (2) Paul D. Irving as Sergeant at Arms, (3) Philip George Kiko as Chief Administrative Officer, and (4) Father Patrick J. Conroy as Chaplain.
Sponsored by: Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers
Introduced In House on 01/03/2017
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A resolution informing the House of Representatives that a quorum of the Senate is assembled. [SR-2]
A resolution informing the House of Representatives that a quorum of the Senate is assembled. Informs the House of Representatives that a quorum of the Senate is assembled.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mitch McConnell
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S6; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S6) on 01/03/2017
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To inform the Senate that a quorum of the House has assembled and of the election of the Speaker and the Clerk. [HR-2]
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To inform the Senate that a quorum of the House has assembled and of the election of the Speaker and the Clerk. Informs the Senate that Paul D. Ryan has been elected Speaker of the House and that Karen L. Haas has been elected Clerk.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kevin McCarthy
Introduced In House on 01/03/2017