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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for men and women. [HJR-35]
[Human Rights ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment declaring that women shall have equal rights in the United States and every place subject to its jurisdiction. The amendment prohibits the United States or any state from denying or abridging equal rights under the law on account of sex.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Introduced In House on 01/29/2019
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Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment. [HJR-38]
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This joint resolution eliminates the deadline for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment, which prohibits discrimination based on sex. The amendment was proposed to the states in House Joint Resolution 208 of the 92nd Congress, as agreed to in the Senate on March 22, 1972. The amendment shall be part of the Constitution whenever ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the states.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Introduced In House on 01/30/2019
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Stop the Shutdowns Transferring Unnecessary Pain and Inflicting Damage In The coming Years Act [HB-1177]
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Provides continuing appropriations to certain federal agencies to prevent a government shutdown if an appropriations bill for the agency has not been enacted before the fiscal year begins and continuing appropriations are not in effect. The bill excludes agencies within or under the legislative branch or the Executive Office of the President, which would continue to be subject to a government shutdown due to a lapse in appropriations.
Sponsored by: Rep. Anthony Brown
Introduced In House on 02/13/2019
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Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on February 15, 2019. [HJR-46]
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[Immigration ]
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This joint resolution terminates the national emergency related to the U.S.-Mexico border, declared by the President on February 15, 2019.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Pursuant To The Order Of The House Of March 18, 2019, The Chair Announced That The Unfinished Business Was The Further Consideration Of The Veto Message Of The President On H.j.res. 46. (consideration: Cr H2806-2812) on 03/26/2019
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Never Forget the Heroes: James Zadroga, Ray Pfeifer, and Luis Alvarez Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act [HB-1327]
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(Sec. 2) funds through FY2092 the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund of 2001. Additionally, the bill modifies the Victim Compensation Fund (VCF): to allow claims to be filed until October 2090, to require VCF policies and procedures to be reassessed at least once every five years (currently, at least once annually), to require claimants to be paid for the amount by which a claim was reduced on the basis of insufficient funding, to remove the cap on noneconomic damages in certain circumstances, and to periodically adjust the annual limit on
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Became Public Law No: 116-34. (txt | Pdf) on 07/29/2019
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Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019 [HB-4]
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Establishes new criteria for determining which states and political subdivisions must obtain preclearance before changes to voting practices in these areas may take effect. (Preclearance is the process of receiving preapproval from the Department of Justice or the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia before making legal changes that would affect voting rights.) A state and all of its political subdivisions shall be subject to preclearance of voting practice changes for a 10-year period if (1) 15 or more voting rights violations occurred
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Pursuant To The Provisions Of H. Con. Res. 107, Enrollment Corrections On H.r. 4 Have Been Made. on 07/27/2020
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Guarding Congressional Authority Act [HB-1410]
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Sets limits on the President's authority to declare a national emergency under the National Emergencies Act. The President must terminate the executive declaration of a national emergency after 60 days unless Congress has affirmatively authorized the action or has extended the time period. Any proposed executive action that infringes on the powers and duties of Congress shall have no force or effect. A civil action may be brought in U.S. district court to challenge the validity of any proposed executive action that infringes on congressional powers
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution, Civil Rights, And Civil Liberties. on 04/08/2019
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Strengthening Elections Through Intelligence Act [HB-1474]
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[Cybersecurity ]
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[Technology and Innovation ]
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Requires the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) to report to Congress and state election officials on threats to election infrastructure, including cybersecurity threats. The ODNI shall submit the initial report 180 days before each regularly scheduled federal election and update such initial reports as necessary.
Sponsored by: Rep. Dina Titus
Introduced In House on 02/28/2019
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Women and Countering Violent Extremism Act of 2019 [HB-1653]
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(1) authorizes assistance to women's groups in foreign countries that work on terrorism-related issues, and (2) amends various reporting and training provisions to incorporate issues related to gender and terrorism. The President may provide assistance to non-U.S.-based, women-led organizations countering violent extremism and terrorism in foreign countries. The President's periodic Women, Peace, and Security Strategy shall include a section on (1) women's contributions to countering violent extremism, (2) preventing women's involvement in violent
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Sponsored by: Rep. Janice Schakowsky
Introduced In House on 03/08/2019
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End Banking for Human Traffickers Act of 2019 [HB-295]
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Establishes requirements related to the use of financial transactions in human trafficking. The bill adds the Secretary of the Treasury as a member of the President's Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking. The task force must submit to Congress recommendations for the revision of anti-money laundering programs specifically targeting severe forms of human trafficking. The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council must review procedures to improve the capability of specified programs to target financial transactions relating
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gregory Meeks
Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 03/07/2019