SCR-3: A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2017 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2018 through 2026.
Sponsored by: Sen. Michael Enzi
Considered Under The Provisions Of Rule H. Res. 48. (consideration: Cr H490-520) on 01/13/2017
You have voted SCR-3: A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2017 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2018 through 2026..
HJR-9: 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.
Sponsored by: Rep. Matt Gaetz
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 01/11/2017
You have voted HJR-9: 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..
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to balancing the budget. [HJR-5]
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to balancing the budget. This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting total outlays for a fiscal year from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year unless Congress authorizes the excess by a two-thirds vote of each chamber. The prohibition excludes outlays for repayment of debt principal and receipts derived from borrowing. The amendment prohibits total outlays for any fiscal year from exceeding 18% of the gross domestic product of the United States,
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HJR-5: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to balancing the budget.
Sponsored by: Rep. Vern Buchanan
Introduced In House on 01/03/2017
CLEAN Act Citizen Legislature Anti-Corruption Reform Act [HB-145]
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CLEAN Act Citizen Legislature Anti-Corruption Reform Act This bill amends the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and the Federal Employees' Retirement System (FERS) to exclude Members of Congress, except the Vice President, from further CSRS and FERS retirement coverage. The bill prohibits further government contributions or deductions from such Member's basic pay for deposit in the Treasury to the credit of the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund. Nothing in this bill shall: (1) be considered to nullify, modify, or otherwise affect
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CPRA Civilian Property Realignment Act of 2017 [S.1166]
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CPRA Civilian Property Realignment Act of 2017 This bill amends the Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act of 2016 to direct the Public Buildings Reform Board to identify a total savings to the federal government of at least $9 billion from the disposal of surplus federal civilian real properties. The bill removes the maximum limit (currently $750 million) on the fair market value of the properties to be identified by the board. The list of the properties identified for disposal shall be submitted to the President and Congress (currently, the Office
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S.1166: CPRA Civilian Property Realignment Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Sen. Mark Warner
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 05/17/2017
SCRAP Act Sunset the CRA and Restore American Protection Act of 2017 [HB-2449]
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SCRAP Act Sunset the CRA and Restore American Protection Act of 2017 This bill repeals the Congressional Review Act (CRA). The CRA allows Congress to vote on a joint resolution of disapproval to overturn a recently issued agency rule and prohibit the agency from reissuing a rule that is substantially the same unless specifically authorized by Congress. The bill allows agencies to reinstate rules overturned by the CRA by: (1) publishing the rule in the Federal Register within one year after enactment of this bill, or (2) using notice-and-comment
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HB-2449: SCRAP Act Sunset the CRA and Restore American Protection Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. David Cicilline
Referred To The Subcommittee On Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust Law. on 06/07/2017
HR-298: Recognizing the security challenges of convening government officials in one specific place and directing the House of Representatives to take appropriate steps so that the House of Representatives can meet in a virtual setting.
Sponsored by: Rep. Eric Swalwell
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 05/02/2017
You have voted HR-298: Recognizing the security challenges of convening government officials in one specific place and directing the House of Representatives to take appropriate steps so that the House of Representatives can meet in a virtual setting..
Government Shutdown Prevention Act [HB-2221]
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Government Shutdown Prevention Act This bill provides specified continuing appropriations to prevent a government shutdown if any appropriations measure for a fiscal year has not been enacted or a joint resolution making continuing appropriations is not in effect after the fiscal year begins. The appropriations are provided to continue to fund programs, projects, and activities for which funds were provided in the preceding fiscal year.
HB-2221: Government Shutdown Prevention Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Lloyd Smucker
Introduced In House on 04/27/2017
Financial CHOICE Act of 2017 [HB-10]
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Financial CHOICE Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill repeals provisions of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and other laws. Any rule that was issued or revised pursuant to a provision repealed by the bill is nullified. TITLE I--ENDING "TOO BIG TO FAIL" AND BANK BAILOUTS Subtitle A--Repeal of the Orderly Liquidation Authority (Sec. 111) The bill repeals the orderly liquidation authority of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). The FDIC's orderly liquidation authority, as established under the Dodd-Frank Act, allows
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HB-10: Financial CHOICE Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. Hearings Held. Hearings Printed: S.hrg. 115-108. on 07/13/2017
End Government Shutdowns Act [HB-2162]
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End Government Shutdowns Act This bill provides specified continuing appropriations to prevent a government shutdown if any appropriations measure for a fiscal year has not been enacted or a joint resolution making continuing appropriations is not in effect after the fiscal year begins. The appropriations are provided to continue to fund programs, projects, and activities for which funds were provided in the preceding fiscal year.
HB-2162: End Government Shutdowns Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Rodney Davis
Introduced In House on 04/26/2017
Unauthorized Spending Accountability Act of 2017 [HB-2174]
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Unauthorized Spending Accountability Act of 2017 This bill establishes a three-year budgetary level reduction schedule with respect to unauthorized programs funded through the annual appropriations process. The term "budgetary level" refers to an allocation provided to the congressional appropriations committees under section 302(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 by a congressional budget resolution or a deeming resolution. The schedule applies to programs included in the Congressional Budget Office's annual report listing programs that
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HB-2174: Unauthorized Spending Accountability Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Rod Blum
Introduced In House on 04/26/2017
Congressional Pay for Performance Act of 2017 [HB-2153]
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Congressional Pay for Performance Act of 2017 This bill withholds the salaries of Members of a house of Congress for specified time periods if the house has not: (1) agreed to a budget resolution for the upcoming fiscal year by May 15 of any calendar year, or (2) passed each of the regular appropriations bills for the upcoming fiscal year by July 31 of any calendar year.
HB-2153: Congressional Pay for Performance Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. David Loebsack
Introduced In House on 04/26/2017
Endangered Species Management Self-Determination Act [HB-2134]
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Endangered Species Management Self-Determination Act This bill amends the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA) to require the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce to obtain the consent of each state for adding species to the list of threatened or endangered plants and animals when the species is present in the state. Interior must submit to Congress a list of all endangered or threatened species. Congress must give its approval by a joint resolution before the list may take effect. Species are automatically taken off the list
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HB-2134: Endangered Species Management Self-Determination Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Doug LaMalfa
Introduced In House on 04/25/2017
Endangered Species Management Self-Determination Act [S.935]
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Endangered Species Management Self-Determination Act This bill amends the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA) to require the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce to obtain the consent of each state for adding species to the list of threatened or endangered plants and animals when the species is present in the state. Interior must submit to Congress a list of all endangered or threatened species. Congress must give its approval by a joint resolution before the list may take effect. Species are automatically taken off the list
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S.935: Endangered Species Management Self-Determination Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Lee
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 04/25/2017
End Government Shutdowns Act [S.918]
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End Government Shutdowns Act This bill provides specified continuing appropriations to prevent a government shutdown if any appropriations measure for a fiscal year has not been enacted or a joint resolution making continuing appropriations is not in effect after the fiscal year begins. The appropriations are provided to continue to fund programs, projects, and activities for which funds were provided in the preceding fiscal year.
S.918: End Government Shutdowns Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Lee
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Appropriations. on 04/24/2017
Strengthening and Clarifying the 25th Amendment Act of 2017 [HB-2093]
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Strengthening and Clarifying the 25th Amendment Act of 2017 This bill provides for an alternative body to transmit a written declaration that the President is unable to discharge the powers and duties of office in accordance with the 25th Amendment. Each former living President and each former living Vice President shall constitute such body, except any such individual who has been impeached by the House of Representatives and convicted by the Senate or who is serving as President or Vice President at the time the declaration of incapacity is made.
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HB-2093: Strengthening and Clarifying the 25th Amendment Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Earl Blumenauer
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 05/01/2017
SMART Act Simplified, Manageable, And Responsible Tax Act [S.893]
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SMART Act Simplified, Manageable, And Responsible Tax Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to replace the marginal income tax rates with a single rate of 17% on individual taxable income. The bill redefines "taxable income" to mean the amount by which wages, retirement distributions, and unemployment compensation exceed the standard deduction. It also: increases the basic standard deduction, includes an additional standard deduction for dependents, and includes the taxable income of each dependent child under the age of 14 in an individual's
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S.893: SMART Act Simplified, Manageable, And Responsible Tax Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Shelby
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 04/07/2017
Oversight Commission on Presidential Capacity Act [HB-1987]
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Oversight Commission on Presidential Capacity Act This bill establishes in the legislative branch an Oversight Commission on Presidential Capacity to determine whether the President is mentally or physically unable to discharge the powers and duties of office. The commission: (1) within 72 hours after Congress adopts a concurrent resolution directing it to do so, shall conduct a medical examination to determine if the President is temporarily or permanently impaired by physical illness or disability, mental illness, mental deficiency, or alcohol
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HB-1987: Oversight Commission on Presidential Capacity Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 05/01/2017
Do Your Job Act [HB-1936]
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Do Your Job Act This bill amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to create points of order against resolutions providing for: (1) the adjournment of the House for more than three days during August until the House has approved all of the annual appropriation bills, or (2) the adjournment of either the House or the Senate for more than three days between October 1 and the end of the session of Congress until all of the annual appropriation bills have been presented to the President. The bill also prohibits a congressional recess or adjournment
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HB-1936: Do Your Job Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Gallagher
Introduced In House on 04/05/2017