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Disapproving the action of the Council of the District of Columbia in approving section 3(a) of the Human Rights Amendment Act of 2014. [HJR-44]
[Human Rights ]
Disapproving the action of the Council of the District of Columbia in approving section 3(a) of the Human Rights Amendment Act of 2014.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Roe
Introduced In House on 04/14/2015
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Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Reproductive Health Non-Discrimination Amendment Act of 2014. [HJR-43]
[Reproductive Rights / Abortion ]
[Healthcare ]
[Human Rights ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Reproductive Health Non-Discrimination Amendment Act of 2014. Congress disapproves the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Reproductive Health Non-Discrimination Amendment Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-593), signed by the Mayor of the District on January 25, 2015, and transmitted on March 6, 2015, to Congress pursuant to the District of Columbia Home Rule Act. D.C. Act 20-593: amends the Human Rights Act of 1977 to protect individuals from discrimination
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve King
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 05/04/2015
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States waiving the application of the first article of amendment to the political speech of corporations and other business organizations with respect to the disbursement of funds in connection with public elections and granting Congress and the States the power to establish limits on contributions and expenditures in elections for public office. [HJR-38]
[Elections ]
[Voting Rights ]
[Finance ]
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States waiving the application of the first article of amendment to the political speech of corporations and other business organizations with respect to the disbursement of funds in connection with public elections and granting Congress and the States the power to establish limits on contributions and expenditures in elections for public office. States that the First Amendment to the Constitution does not apply to the political speech of any corporation, partnership, business trust, association,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Marcy Kaptur
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 03/31/2015
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States allowing the States to call a limited convention solely for the purposes of considering whether to propose a specific amendment to the Constitution. [HJR-34]
[Elections ]
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States allowing the States to call a limited convention solely for the purposes of considering whether to propose a specific amendment to the Constitution. Requires Congress, on application of the legislatures of two-thirds of the several states, each of which contains an identical amendment to the Constitution, to call a convention solely to decide whether to propose that specific amendment to the states.
Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Cuellar
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 03/17/2015
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Marriage Protection Amendment [HJR-32]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
Marriage Protection Amendment Defines marriage in the United States as consisting only of the union of a man and a woman. Prohibits either the U.S. Constitution or the constitution of any state from being construed to require that marriage or the legal incidents of marriage be conferred upon any other union.
Sponsored by: Rep. Steve King
Introduced In House on 02/12/2015
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections. [HJR-22]
[Elections ]
[Voting Rights ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Finance ]
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections. Constitutional Amendment - Authorizes Congress and the states to set reasonable limits on the raising and spending of money by candidates and others to influence elections. Grants Congress and the states the power to implement and enforce this amendment by appropriate legislation. Allows them to distinguish between natural persons and corporations or other artificial entities created by law, including by prohibiting
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 02/02/2015
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to give States the authority to repeal a Federal rule or regulation when ratified by the legislatures of two-thirds of the several States. [HJR-100]
[Law Enforcement ]
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to give States the authority to repeal a Federal rule or regulation when ratified by the legislatures of two-thirds of the several States. This joint resolution authorizes the repeal, in whole or in part, of any presidential executive order, rule, regulation, other regulatory action, or administrative ruling issued by a department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States when the legislatures of two-thirds of the states approve resolutions for this purpose that particularly
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Sponsored by: Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 10/11/2016
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Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the treatment of State Governors who have made a determination with respect to Syrian refugees. [HCR-94]
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[Funding ]
[Human Rights ]
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the treatment of State Governors who have made a determination with respect to Syrian refugees. Declares that, in the case of a governor requesting that Syrian refugees not be resettled in his or her state (whether temporarily or permanently), no federal official should take any adverse action against, or withhold funds from, the state, and no federal official should take any other action to persuade or entice the governor to reverse such request.
Sponsored by: Rep. Brian Babin
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Border Security. on 12/04/2015
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Supporting the goals and ideals of the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network's (GLSEN) National Day of Silence in bringing attention to anti-lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender name-calling, bullying, and harassment faced by individuals in schools. [HCR-38]
[Education ]
[Human Rights ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
Supporting the goals and ideals of the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network's (GLSEN) National Day of Silence in bringing attention to anti-lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender name-calling, bullying, and harassment faced by individuals in schools. Supports the goals and ideals of the National Day of Silence (during which students vow to remain silent to bring attention to the harassment and discrimination faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people in schools). Encourages each state, city, and local educational agency to adopt
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Introduced In House on 04/16/2015
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Expressing the support for the passage of the Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2015. [HCR-164]
[Voting Rights ]
[Elections ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
Expressing the support for the passage of the Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2015. Observes and recognizes the new crisis of voter suppression tactics that have been enacted by states and localities since the Shelby County v. Holder Supreme Court decision. Urges congressional leadership to allow for an immediate vote on the Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2015.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 09/30/2016
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Expressing the sense of Congress that the Second Amendment of the Constitution of the United States protects the individual right to keep and bear arms for the purpose of self-defense and that the Second Amendment right is fully applicable to the States. [HCR-148]
[Firearms/Gun Control ]
Expressing the sense of Congress that the Second Amendment of the Constitution of the United States protects the individual right to keep and bear arms for the purpose of self-defense and that the Second Amendment right is fully applicable to the States. Expresses the sense of Congress that the Second Amendment protects the individual right to keep and bear arms for self-defense and that such right is fully applicable to the states.
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 07/22/2016
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Establishing 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. [HCR-125]
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[Finance ]
[Taxes ]
[Healthcare ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Social Security ]
[Defense ]
[Trade ]
[Education ]
[Veterans ]
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[Law Enforcement ]
[Immigration ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
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Establishing 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. Establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2017 and sets forth budgetary levels for FY2018-FY2026. TITLE I--RECOMMENDED LEVELS AND AMOUNTS (Sec. 101) Recommends levels and amounts for FY2017-FY2026 for: Federal Revenues, New Budget Authority, Budget Outlays, Deficits (On-Budget), Debt Subject to Limit, and Debt Held by the Public. (Sec. 102) Recommends
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Sponsored by: Rep. Tom Price
The House Committee On The Budget Reported An Original Measure, H. Rept. 114-470, By Mr. Price, Tom. on 03/23/2016
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Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the right of States and local governments to maintain economic sanctions against Iran. [HCR-100]
[International ]
[Human Rights ]
[National Security ]
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the right of States and local governments to maintain economic sanctions against Iran. Reaffirms: (1) the commitment of Congress to stopping Iran's sponsorship of terrorism and human rights violations; and (2) the legislative intent of Congress that the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 was enacted to deter illicit Iranian behavior, including sponsorship of terrorism and human rights violations. Supports state and local government sanctions targeting Iran's illicit
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr H8864-8865) on 12/02/2015
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English Language Unity Act of 2015 [HB-997]
[Immigration ]
[Human Rights ]
English Language Unity Act of 2015 Establishes English as the official language of the United States. Requires naturalization ceremonies and official functions of the U.S. government, subject to exceptions, to be conducted in English. Declares that all citizens should be able to read and understand generally the English language text of U.S. laws. Allows a person injured by a violation of this Act to obtain relief, including a declaratory judgment, in a civil action. Declares that English language requirements and workplace policies, whether in
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Border Security. on 03/16/2015
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Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2015 [HB-986]
[Firearms/Gun Control ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2015 Amends the federal criminal code to authorize a person who is not prohibited from possessing, transporting, shipping, or receiving a firearm under federal law, and who is carrying a valid, government-issued identification document containing that person's photograph and a valid permit issued by any state to carry a concealed firearm, to possess or carry a concealed handgun (other than a machine gun or destructive device) in any other state that permits residents to carry a concealed firearm, in accordance
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 03/16/2015
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Red Snapper Regulatory Reform Act [HB-981]
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[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Science ]
[Animals ]
[Water ]
[Recreation ]
Red Snapper Regulatory Reform Act This bill amends the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to revise requirements on fishing and fisheries in the Gulf of Mexico. The bill repeals a requirement that red snapper fishery management plans, plan amendments, or regulation submitted by the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council contain catch limits. State jurisdiction over fisheries in the Gulf of Mexico is expanded to nine nautical miles. The Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission must conduct all fishery stock assessments for
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Scalise
Referred To The Subcommittee On Water, Power And Oceans. on 03/16/2015
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Supporting Academic Freedom through Regulatory Relief Act [HB-970]
[Education ]
[Student Loans ]
Supporting Academic Freedom through Regulatory Relief Act Repeals certain Department of Education (ED) regulations that for purposes of determining whether a school is eligible to participate in programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA): (1) require institutions of higher education (IHEs) and postsecondary vocational institutions (except religious schools) to be legally authorized by the state in which they are situated, (2) delineate what such legal authorization requires of states and schools, (3) impose standards and disclosure requirements
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Comstock
Referred To The Subcommittee On Higher Education And Workforce Training. on 04/29/2015
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Hardrock Mining Reform and Reclamation Act of 2015 [HB-963]
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[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Energy ]
[Mining ]
[Water ]
[Community Development ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
Hardrock Mining Reform and Reclamation Act of 2015 Applies this Act to any mining claim, millsite claim, or tunnel site claim located under the general mining laws. Subjects to the requirements of this Act, except in specified circumstances, any unpatented mining claim or millsite claim located under the general mining laws before the enactment of this Act for which a plan of operation has not been approved or a notice filed before the date of enactment. Prohibits the issuance of a patent for any mining or millsite claims whose application was filed
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Energy And Mineral Resources. on 03/16/2015
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State Sovereignty in Voting Act [HB-951]
[Elections ]
[Voting Rights ]
State Sovereignty in Voting Act Amends the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to permit a state to require an applicant for voter registration who uses the federal mail voter registration application form developed by the Election Assistance Commission to provide documentary evidence of citizenship as a condition of the state's acceptance of the form.
Sponsored by: Rep. Paul Gosar
Introduced In House on 02/12/2015
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Prohibiting Automated Traffic Enforcement Act of 2015 [HB-950]
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[Crime ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
Prohibiting Automated Traffic Enforcement Act of 2015 This bill prohibits a state or local government authority from using an automated traffic enforcement system for law enforcement purposes, except in a school zone or construction zone.
Sponsored by: Rep. Albio Sires
Referred To The Subcommittee On Highways And Transit. on 02/13/2015