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+[{"summary": "This concurrent resolution provides for the two houses of Congress to meet on January 6, 2021, to count the electoral votes and declare the persons elected President and Vice President of the United States.", "text": "A concurrent resolution to provide for the counting on January 6, 2021, of the electoral votes for President and Vice President of the United States. 2021-01-03 Passed House This concurrent resolution provides for the two houses of Congress to meet on January 6, 2021, to count the electoral votes and declare the persons elected President and Vice President of the United States. 2021-01-03 Passed Senate This concurrent resolution provides for the two houses of Congress to meet on January 6, 2021, to count the electoral votes and declare the persons elected President and Vice President of the United States. 2021-01-03 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution provides for the two houses of Congress to meet on January 6, 2021, to count the electoral votes and declare the persons elected President and Vice President of the United States. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution to provide for the counting on January 6, 2021, of the electoral votes for President and Vice President of the United States."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution continues the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, created to make arrangements for the inauguration of the President-elect and the Vice President-elect of the United States, and it authorizes the use of the rotunda and Emancipation Hall of the U.S. Capitol for the proceedings and ceremonies of the inauguration.", "text": "A concurrent resolution extending the life of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies and authorizing the use of the rotunda and Emancipation Hall of the Capitol by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies in connection with the proceedings and ceremonies conducted for the inauguration of the President-elect and the Vice President-elect of the United States. 2021-01-03 Passed Senate This concurrent resolution continues the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, created to make arrangements for the inauguration of the President-elect and the Vice President-elect of the United States, and it authorizes the use of the rotunda and Emancipation Hall of the U.S. Capitol for the proceedings and ceremonies of the inauguration. 2021-01-03 Passed House This concurrent resolution continues the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, created to make arrangements for the inauguration of the President-elect and the Vice President-elect of the United States, and it authorizes the use of the rotunda and Emancipation Hall of the U.S. Capitol for the proceedings and ceremonies of the inauguration. 2021-01-03 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution continues the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, created to make arrangements for the inauguration of the President-elect and the Vice President-elect of the United States, and it authorizes the use of the rotunda and Emancipation Hall of the U.S. Capitol for the proceedings and ceremonies of the inauguration. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution extending the life of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies and authorizing the use of the rotunda and Emancipation Hall of the Capitol by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies in connection with the proceedings and ceremonies conducted for the inauguration of the President-elect and the Vice President-elect of the United States."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution authorizes the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in state, upon death, of the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient for acts performed during World War II, if the individual or their next of kin so elects.", "text": "A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in state of the remains of the last Medal of Honor recipient of World War II, in order to honor the Greatest Generation and the more than 16,000,000 men and women who served in the Armed Forces of the United States from 1941 to 1945. 2021-01-22 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution authorizes the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in state, upon death, of the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient for acts performed during World War II, if the individual or their next of kin so elects. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in state of the remains of the last Medal of Honor recipient of World War II, in order to honor the Greatest Generation and the more than 16,000,000 men and women who served in the Armed Forces of the United States from 1941 to 1945."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution calls for honoring the 235th anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom on Religious Freedom Day, January 16, 2021. The resolution affirms that religious freedom includes the right of individuals of any faith and individuals of no faith to live, work, associate, and worship in accordance with their beliefs; all people of the United States can be unified in supporting religious freedom because it is a fundamental human right; and the American people will remain forever unshackled in matters of faith.", "text": "A concurrent resolution affirming the importance of religious freedom as a fundamental human right that is essential to a free society and protected for all people of the United States under the Constitution of the United States, and recognizing the 235th anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom. 2021-01-28 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution calls for honoring the 235th anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom on Religious Freedom Day, January 16, 2021. The resolution affirms that religious freedom includes the right of individuals of any faith and individuals of no faith to live, work, associate, and worship in accordance with their beliefs; all people of the United States can be unified in supporting religious freedom because it is a fundamental human right; and the American people will remain forever unshackled in matters of faith. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution affirming the importance of religious freedom as a fundamental human right that is essential to a free society and protected for all people of the United States under the Constitution of the United States, and recognizing the 235th anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2021, sets forth budgetary levels for FY2022-FY2030, and provides reconciliation instructions for legislation that increases the deficit. The resolution recommends levels and amounts for FY2021-FY2030 for federal revenues, new budget authority, budget outlays, deficits, public debt, debt held by the public, and the major functional categories of spending. It also recommends levels and amounts for Social Security and Postal Service discretionary administrative expenses for the purpose of budget enforcement in the Senate. The resolution includes reconciliation instructions that direct several House and Senate committees to submit changes in laws within their jurisdictions that will increase the deficit over FY2021-FY2030 by no more than an amount specified for each committee. The committees must submit the legislation to their respective budget committees by February 16, 2021. (Under current law, reconciliation bills are considered by Congress using expedited legislative procedures that prevent a filibuster and restrict amendments in the Senate.) The resolution establishes reserve funds that allow the chairs of the House and Senate Budget Committees to revise committee allocations, aggregates, and other budgetary levels to accommodate reconciliation legislation that complies with the instructions in this resolution; the chair of the House Budget Committee to make similar adjustments for deficit-neutral legislation; and the chair of the Senate Budget Committee to make similar adjustments for deficit-neutral legislation that meets certain requirements such as addressing specified policy issues. The resolution also exempts reconciliation legislation that complies with this resolution from various budget points of order, including the congressional pay-as-you-go (PAYGO) rules.", "text": "A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2021 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2022 through 2030. 2021-02-05 Passed Senate This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2021, sets forth budgetary levels for FY2022-FY2030, and provides reconciliation instructions for legislation that increases the deficit. The resolution recommends levels and amounts for FY2021-FY2030 for federal revenues, new budget authority, budget outlays, deficits, public debt, debt held by the public, and the major functional categories of spending. It also recommends levels and amounts for Social Security and Postal Service discretionary administrative expenses for the purpose of budget enforcement in the Senate. The resolution includes reconciliation instructions that direct several House and Senate committees to submit changes in laws within their jurisdictions that will increase the deficit over FY2021-FY2030 by no more than an amount specified for each committee. The committees must submit the legislation to their respective budget committees by February 16, 2021. (Under current law, reconciliation bills are considered by Congress using expedited legislative procedures that prevent a filibuster and restrict amendments in the Senate.) The resolution establishes reserve funds that allow the chairs of the House and Senate Budget Committees to revise committee allocations, aggregates, and other budgetary levels to accommodate reconciliation legislation that complies with the instructions in this resolution; the chair of the House Budget Committee to make similar adjustments for deficit-neutral legislation; and the chair of the Senate Budget Committee to make similar adjustments for deficit-neutral legislation that meets certain requirements such as addressing specified policy issues. The resolution also exempts reconciliation legislation that complies with this resolution from various budget points of order, including the congressional pay-as-you-go (PAYGO) rules. 2021-02-05 Passed House This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2021, sets forth budgetary levels for FY2022-FY2030, and provides reconciliation instructions for legislation that increases the deficit. The resolution recommends levels and amounts for FY2021-FY2030 for federal revenues, new budget authority, budget outlays, deficits, public debt, debt held by the public, and the major functional categories of spending. It also recommends levels and amounts for Social Security and Postal Service discretionary administrative expenses for the purpose of budget enforcement in the Senate. The resolution includes reconciliation instructions that direct several House and Senate committees to submit changes in laws within their jurisdictions that will increase the deficit over FY2021-FY2030 by no more than an amount specified for each committee. The committees must submit the legislation to their respective budget committees by February 16, 2021. (Under current law, reconciliation bills are considered by Congress using expedited legislative procedures that prevent a filibuster and restrict amendments in the Senate.) The resolution establishes reserve funds that allow the chairs of the House and Senate Budget Committees to revise committee allocations, aggregates, and other budgetary levels to accommodate reconciliation legislation that complies with the instructions in this resolution; the chair of the House Budget Committee to make similar adjustments for deficit-neutral legislation; and the chair of the Senate Budget Committee to make similar adjustments for deficit-neutral legislation that meets certain requirements such as addressing specified policy issues. The resolution also exempts reconciliation legislation that complies with this resolution from various budget points of order, including the congressional pay-as-you-go (PAYGO) rules. 2021-02-02 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2021, sets forth budgetary levels for FY2022-FY2030, and provides reconciliation instructions for legislation that increases the deficit. The resolution recommends levels and amounts for FY2021-FY2030 for federal revenues, new budget authority, budget outlays, deficits, public debt, debt held by the public, and the major functional categories of spending. It also recommends levels and amounts for Social Security and Postal Service discretionary administrative expenses for the purpose of budget enforcement in the Senate. The resolution includes reconciliation instructions that direct several House and Senate committees to submit changes in laws within their jurisdictions that will increase the deficit over FY2021-FY2030 by no more than an amount specified for each committee. The committees must submit the legislation to their respective budget committees by February 16, 2021. (Under current law, reconciliation bills are considered by Congress using expedited legislative procedures that prevent a filibuster and restrict amendments in the Senate.) The resolution establishes reserve funds that allow (1) the chairs of the House and Senate Budget Committees to revise committee allocations, aggregates, and other budgetary levels to accommodate reconciliation legislation that complies with the instructions in this resolution; and (2) the chair of the House Budget Committee to make similar adjustments for deficit-neutral legislation. The resolution also exempts reconciliation legislation that complies with this resolution from various budget points of order, including the congressional pay-as-you-go (PAYGO) rules. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2021 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2022 through 2030."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution (1) affirms, on the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first slave ship, that the nation owes a debt of remembrance not only to those who lived through the injustices of slavery but also to their descendants; and (2) urges the establishment of a U.S. Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation to properly acknowledge, memorialize, and be a catalyst for progress, including toward permanently eliminating persistent racial inequities.", "text": "A concurrent resolution urging the establishment of a United States Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation. 2021-02-25 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution (1) affirms, on the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first slave ship, that the nation owes a debt of remembrance not only to those who lived through the injustices of slavery but also to their descendants; and (2) urges the establishment of a U.S. Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation to properly acknowledge, memorialize, and be a catalyst for progress, including toward permanently eliminating persistent racial inequities. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution urging the establishment of a United States Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution commends the service and professionalism of the U.S. Capitol personnel who ensured Congress was able to continue operating in the wake of the security breach on January 6, 2021, and it expresses appreciation for the members of the news media reporting on the work of Congress despite the risk to their own safety.", "text": "A concurrent resolution recognizing the heroism of the United States Capitol personnel and journalists during the insurrectionist attack on the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021. 2021-03-01 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution commends the service and professionalism of the U.S. Capitol personnel who ensured Congress was able to continue operating in the wake of the security breach on January 6, 2021, and it expresses appreciation for the members of the news media reporting on the work of Congress despite the risk to their own safety. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution recognizing the heroism of the United States Capitol personnel and journalists during the insurrectionist attack on the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution calls for renewed U.S. leadership in addressing the climate crisis that is disproportionately affecting the health, economic opportunity, and fundamental rights of children. It also recognizes the need for the departments and agencies of the executive branch with delegated authority over energy and climate policy to prepare a climate recovery plan that puts the United States on a trajectory consistent with reducing global atmospheric carbon dioxide to below 350 parts per million by the year 2100.", "text": "A concurrent resolution recognizing that the climate crisis is disproportionately affecting the health, economic opportunity, and fundamental rights of children, expressing the sense of Congress that renewed leadership by the United States is needed to address the climate crisis, and recognizing the need of the United States to develop a national, comprehensive, and science-based climate recovery plan to phase out fossil fuel emissions, protect and enhance natural sequestration, and put the United States on a path toward stabilizing the climate system. 2021-04-22 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution calls for renewed U.S. leadership in addressing the climate crisis that is disproportionately affecting the health, economic opportunity, and fundamental rights of children. It also recognizes the need for the departments and agencies of the executive branch with delegated authority over energy and climate policy to prepare a climate recovery plan that puts the United States on a trajectory consistent with reducing global atmospheric carbon dioxide to below 350 parts per million by the year 2100. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution recognizing that the climate crisis is disproportionately affecting the health, economic opportunity, and fundamental rights of children, expressing the sense of Congress that renewed leadership by the United States is needed to address the climate crisis, and recognizing the need of the United States to develop a national, comprehensive, and science-based climate recovery plan to phase out fossil fuel emissions, protect and enhance natural sequestration, and put the United States on a path toward stabilizing the climate system."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution declares that Congress should not impose any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge relating to the public performance of sound recordings on a local radio station for broadcasting sound recordings over the air, or on any business for such public performance of sound recordings.", "text": "A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. 2021-04-29 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution declares that Congress should not impose any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge relating to the public performance of sound recordings on a local radio station for broadcasting sound recordings over the air, or on any business for such public performance of sound recordings. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies provide critical benefits to the people and communities of the United States and their work should continue to be promoted.", "text": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies have historically provided and continue to provide critical benefits to the people and communities of the United States. 2021-06-24 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies provide critical benefits to the people and communities of the United States and their work should continue to be promoted. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies have historically provided and continue to provide critical benefits to the people and communities of the United States."}, {"summary": "Fiscal State of the Nation Resolution This concurrent resolution requires the congressional budget committees to conduct an annual joint hearing to receive a presentation from the Comptroller General regarding (1) the Government Accountability Office's audit of the financial statement of the executive branch, and (2) the financial position and condition of the federal government.", "text": "Fiscal State of the Nation Resolution 2021-07-29 Introduced in Senate Fiscal State of the Nation Resolution This concurrent resolution requires the congressional budget committees to conduct an annual joint hearing to receive a presentation from the Comptroller General regarding (1) the Government Accountability Office's audit of the financial statement of the executive branch, and (2) the financial position and condition of the federal government. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "Fiscal State of the Nation Resolution"}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution recognizes the disparity in wages paid to Black women and its impact on women, families, and the nation, and reaffirms Congress' support for ensuring equal pay and closing the gender wage gap.", "text": "A concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women. 2021-08-03 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution recognizes the disparity in wages paid to Black women and its impact on women, families, and the nation, and reaffirms Congress' support for ensuring equal pay and closing the gender wage gap. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2022, sets forth budgetary levels for FY2023-FY2031, and provides reconciliation instructions for legislation to reduce the deficit. The resolution recommends levels and amounts for FY2022-FY2031 for federal revenues, new budget authority, budget outlays, deficits, public debt, debt held by the public, and the major functional categories of spending. It also recommends levels and amounts for Social Security and Postal Service discretionary administrative expenses for the purpose of budget enforcement in the Senate. The resolution includes reconciliation instructions that direct several Senate committees to report legislation to reduce the deficit over FY2022-FY2031 by amounts specified for each committee. (Under current law, reconciliation bills are considered by Congress using expedited legislative procedures that prevent a filibuster and restrict amendments in the Senate.) In addition, the resolution establishes reserve funds that allow certain adjustments to committee allocations and other budgetary levels to accommodate legislation relating to (1) efficiencies, consolidations, and other savings; or (2) health savings accounts. The resolution also sets forth budget enforcement procedures that address issues such as budget points of order, emergency legislation, Congressional Budget Office cost estimates, and adjustments for legislation that reduces appropriations.", "text": "A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for the fiscal years 2023 through 2031. 2021-08-05 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2022, sets forth budgetary levels for FY2023-FY2031, and provides reconciliation instructions for legislation to reduce the deficit. The resolution recommends levels and amounts for FY2022-FY2031 for federal revenues, new budget authority, budget outlays, deficits, public debt, debt held by the public, and the major functional categories of spending. It also recommends levels and amounts for Social Security and Postal Service discretionary administrative expenses for the purpose of budget enforcement in the Senate. The resolution includes reconciliation instructions that direct several Senate committees to report legislation to reduce the deficit over FY2022-FY2031 by amounts specified for each committee. (Under current law, reconciliation bills are considered by Congress using expedited legislative procedures that prevent a filibuster and restrict amendments in the Senate.) In addition, the resolution establishes reserve funds that allow certain adjustments to committee allocations and other budgetary levels to accommodate legislation relating to (1) efficiencies, consolidations, and other savings; or (2) health savings accounts. The resolution also sets forth budget enforcement procedures that address issues such as budget points of order, emergency legislation, Congressional Budget Office cost estimates, and adjustments for legislation that reduces appropriations. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for the fiscal years 2023 through 2031."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2022, sets forth budgetary levels for FY2023-FY2031, and provides reconciliation instructions for legislation that increases the deficit. The resolution recommends levels and amounts for FY2022-FY2031 for federal revenues, new budget authority, budget outlays, deficits, public debt, debt held by the public, and the major functional categories of spending. It also recommends levels and amounts for Social Security and Postal Service discretionary administrative expenses for the purpose of budget enforcement in the Senate. The resolution includes reconciliation instructions that direct (1) several House and Senate committees to report legislation that will increase the deficit over FY2022-FY2031 by no more than an amount specified for each committee, and (2) the Senate Finance Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee to report legislation that will reduce the deficit by at least $1 billion over FY2022-FY2031. (Under current law, reconciliation bills are considered by Congress using expedited legislative procedures that prevent a filibuster and restrict amendments in the Senate.) In addition, the resolution establishes reserve funds that allow certain adjustments to committee allocations and other budgetary levels to accommodate reconciliation legislation, tax legislation that does not raise taxes on people making less than $400,000, legislation that would not increase the deficit over specified time periods, and legislation that addresses a wide range of other specified policy issues. The resolution also sets forth budget enforcement procedures that address issues such as emergency legislation, advance appropriations, infrastructure legislation, adjustments to budget allocations, and cost estimates for child care or prekindergarten legislation.", "text": "A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031. 2021-08-24 Passed House This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2022, sets forth budgetary levels for FY2023-FY2031, and provides reconciliation instructions for legislation that increases the deficit. The resolution recommends levels and amounts for FY2022-FY2031 for federal revenues, new budget authority, budget outlays, deficits, public debt, debt held by the public, and the major functional categories of spending. It also recommends levels and amounts for Social Security and Postal Service discretionary administrative expenses for the purpose of budget enforcement in the Senate. The resolution includes reconciliation instructions that direct (1) several House and Senate committees to report legislation that will increase the deficit over FY2022-FY2031 by no more than an amount specified for each committee, and (2) the Senate Finance Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee to report legislation that will reduce the deficit by at least $1 billion over FY2022-FY2031. (Under current law, reconciliation bills are considered by Congress using expedited legislative procedures that prevent a filibuster and restrict amendments in the Senate.) In addition, the resolution establishes reserve funds that allow certain adjustments to committee allocations and other budgetary levels to accommodate reconciliation legislation, tax legislation that does not raise taxes on people making less than $400,000, legislation that would not increase the deficit over specified time periods, and legislation that addresses a wide range of other specified policy issues. The resolution also sets forth budget enforcement procedures that address issues such as emergency legislation, advance appropriations, infrastructure legislation, adjustments to budget allocations, and cost estimates for child care or prekindergarten legislation. 2021-08-11 Passed Senate This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2022, sets forth budgetary levels for FY2023-FY2031, and provides reconciliation instructions for legislation that increases the deficit. The resolution recommends levels and amounts for FY2022-FY2031 for federal revenues, new budget authority, budget outlays, deficits, public debt, debt held by the public, and the major functional categories of spending. It also recommends levels and amounts for Social Security and Postal Service discretionary administrative expenses for the purpose of budget enforcement in the Senate. The resolution includes reconciliation instructions that direct (1) several House and Senate committees to report legislation that will increase the deficit over FY2022-FY2031 by no more than an amount specified for each committee, and (2) the Senate Finance Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee to report legislation that will reduce the deficit by at least $1 billion over FY2022-FY2031. (Under current law, reconciliation bills are considered by Congress using expedited legislative procedures that prevent a filibuster and restrict amendments in the Senate.) In addition, the resolution establishes reserve funds that allow certain adjustments to committee allocations and other budgetary levels to accommodate reconciliation legislation, tax legislation that does not raise taxes on people making less than $400,000, legislation that would not increase the deficit over specified time periods, and legislation that addresses a wide range of other specified policy issues. The resolution also sets forth budget enforcement procedures that address issues such as emergency legislation, advance appropriations, infrastructure legislation, adjustments to budget allocations, and cost estimates for child care or prekindergarten legislation. 2021-08-09 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2022, sets forth budgetary levels for FY2023-FY2031, and provides reconciliation instructions for legislation that increases the deficit. The resolution recommends levels and amounts for FY2022-FY2031 for federal revenues, new budget authority, budget outlays, deficits, public debt, debt held by the public, and the major functional categories of spending. It also recommends levels and amounts for Social Security and Postal Service discretionary administrative expenses for the purpose of budget enforcement in the Senate. The resolution includes reconciliation instructions that direct (1) several House and Senate committees to report legislation that will increase the deficit over FY2022-FY2031 by no more than an amount specified for each committee, and (2) the Senate Finance Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee to report legislation that will reduce the deficit by at least $1 billion over FY2022-FY2031. (Under current law, reconciliation bills are considered by Congress using expedited legislative procedures that prevent a filibuster and restrict amendments in the Senate.) In addition, the resolution establishes reserve funds that allow certain adjustments to committee allocations and other budgetary levels to accommodate reconciliation legislation, tax legislation that does not raise taxes on people making less than $400,000, and legislation that would not increase the deficit over specified time periods. The resolution also sets forth budget enforcement procedures that address issues such as emergency legislation, advance appropriations, infrastructure legislation, adjustments to budget allocations, and cost estimates for child care or prekindergarten legislation. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that the men and women who undertook efforts in Afghanistan over the years have provided heroic service to the country and the peace experienced by the United States is a direct result of the actions of the service members, diplomats, and humanitarians. The concurrent resolution also expresses that veterans who feel stress, anger, or disappointment over the end of operations in Afghanistan should seek resources and reach out to friends, mentors, and caregivers.", "text": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the withdrawal of Armed Forces from Afghanistan does not undermine or diminish the sacrifice, efforts, and accomplishments of the members of the Armed Forces, diplomats, humanitarians, allies, and partners. 2021-09-15 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that the men and women who undertook efforts in Afghanistan over the years have provided heroic service to the country and the peace experienced by the United States is a direct result of the actions of the service members, diplomats, and humanitarians. The concurrent resolution also expresses that veterans who feel stress, anger, or disappointment over the end of operations in Afghanistan should seek resources and reach out to friends, mentors, and caregivers. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the withdrawal of Armed Forces from Afghanistan does not undermine or diminish the sacrifice, efforts, and accomplishments of the members of the Armed Forces, diplomats, humanitarians, allies, and partners."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution commemorates the 30th anniversary of Operation Provide Comfort (the humanitarian operation to defend and deliver aid to Kurdish refugees fleeing Iraqi Kurdistan due to attacks by the regime of Saddam Hussein). It also reaffirms the strong partnership between the United States and the Iraqi Kurds.", "text": "A concurrent resolution commemorating the 30th anniversary of Operation Provide Comfort. 2022-12-15 Passed Senate This concurrent resolution commemorates the 30th anniversary of Operation Provide Comfort (the humanitarian operation to defend and deliver aid to Kurdish refugees fleeing Iraqi Kurdistan due to attacks by the regime of Saddam Hussein). It also reaffirms the strong partnership between the United States and the Iraqi Kurds. 2022-12-07 Reported to Senate This concurrent resolution commemorates the 30th anniversary of Operation Provide Comfort (the humanitarian operation to defend and deliver aid to Kurdish refugees fleeing Iraqi Kurdistan due to attacks by the regime of Saddam Hussein). It also reaffirms the strong partnership between the United States and the Iraqi Kurds. 2021-10-25 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution commemorates the 30th anniversary of Operation Provide Comfort (the humanitarian operation to defend and deliver aid to Kurdish refugees fleeing Iraqi Kurdistan due to attacks by the regime of Saddam Hussein). It also reaffirms the strong partnership between the United States and the Iraqi Kurds. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution commemorating the 30th anniversary of Operation Provide Comfort."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution celebrates the first anniversary of the signing of the Geneva Consensus Declaration on Promoting Women's Health and Strengthening the Family.", "text": "A concurrent resolution celebrating the first anniversary of the coalition of signatory countries to the Geneva Consensus Declaration on Promoting Women's Health and Strengthening the Family. 2021-10-28 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution celebrates the first anniversary of the signing of the Geneva Consensus Declaration on Promoting Women's Health and Strengthening the Family. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution celebrating the first anniversary of the coalition of signatory countries to the Geneva Consensus Declaration on Promoting Women's Health and Strengthening the Family."}, {"summary": "Adopting Cryptocurrency in Congress as an Exchange of Payment for Transactions Resolution or the ACCEPT Resolution This resolution requires the Architect of the Capitol, the Secretary of the Senate, and the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives to encourage Capitol gift shops to accept cryptocurrency and to enter into contracts with vendors that accept cryptocurrency to provide food service and vending machines in the Capitol.", "text": "ACCEPT Resolution 2021-11-01 Introduced in Senate Adopting Cryptocurrency in Congress as an Exchange of Payment for Transactions Resolution or the ACCEPT Resolution This resolution requires the Architect of the Capitol, the Secretary of the Senate, and the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives to encourage Capitol gift shops to accept cryptocurrency and to enter into contracts with vendors that accept cryptocurrency to provide food service and vending machines in the Capitol. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "ACCEPT Resolution"}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda on November 10, 2021, for a ceremony to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the dedication of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.", "text": "A concurrent resolution permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the dedication of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. 2021-11-03 Passed Senate This concurrent resolution authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda on November 10, 2021, for a ceremony to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the dedication of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. 2021-11-03 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda on November 10, 2021, for a ceremony to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the dedication of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the dedication of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution condemns the October 25, 2021, coup in Sudan. It recognizes the Prime Minister and his cabinet as the constitutional leaders of Sudan's transitional government and calls for Sudan's military junta, among other things, to immediately release all civilian government officials, civil society members, and other individuals detained in connection with the coup; return to constitutional rule under the transitional constitution; and lift the state of emergency, including complete restoration of all means of communication. Finally, the concurrent resolution calls on international partners to join U.S. efforts to impose targeted sanctions on the junta and other accomplices to the coup; and suspend Sudan's participation in all regional multilateral organizations until Sudan is returned to constitutional rule under the transitional constitution.", "text": "A concurrent resolution condemning the October 25, 2021, military coup in Sudan and standing with the people of Sudan. 2022-05-11 Passed Senate This concurrent resolution condemns the October 25, 2021, coup in Sudan. It recognizes the Prime Minister and his cabinet as the constitutional leaders of Sudan's transitional government and calls for Sudan's military junta, among other things, to immediately release all civilian government officials, civil society members, and other individuals detained in connection with the coup; return to constitutional rule under the transitional constitution; and lift the state of emergency, including complete restoration of all means of communication. Finally, the concurrent resolution calls on international partners to join U.S. efforts to impose targeted sanctions on the junta and other accomplices to the coup; and suspend Sudan's participation in all regional multilateral organizations until Sudan is returned to constitutional rule under the transitional constitution. 2022-04-04 Reported to Senate This concurrent resolution condemns the October 25, 2021, coup in Sudan. It recognizes the Prime Minister and his cabinet as the constitutional leaders of Sudan's transitional government and calls for Sudan's military junta, among other things, to immediately release all civilian government officials, civil society members, and other individuals detained in connection with the coup; return to constitutional rule under the transitional constitution; and lift the state of emergency, including complete restoration of all means of communication. Finally, the concurrent resolution calls on international partners to join U.S. efforts to impose targeted sanctions on the junta and other accomplices to the coup; and suspend Sudan's participation in all regional multilateral organizations until Sudan is returned to constitutional rule under the transitional constitution. 2021-11-04 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution condemns the October 25, 2021, coup in Sudan. It recognizes the Prime Minister and his cabinet as the constitutional leaders of Sudan's transitional government and calls for Sudan's military junta, among other things, to immediately release all civilian government officials, civil society members, and other individuals detained in connection with the coup; return to constitutional rule under the transitional constitution; and lift the state of emergency, including complete restoration of all means of communication. Finally, the concurrent resolution calls on international partners to join U.S. efforts to impose targeted sanctions on the junta and other accomplices to the coup; and suspend Sudan's participation in all regional multilateral organizations until Sudan is returned to constitutional rule under the transitional constitution. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution condemning the October 25, 2021, military coup in Sudan and standing with the people of Sudan."}, {"summary": "This resolution requires the Joint Committee on the Library to approve or deny the statue of Rev. Billy Graham for placement in the National Statuary Hall within 30 days after North Carolina submits (1) photographs of the statue, (2) dimensions of the statue and pedestal, (3) the final weight of the statue and pedestal, and (4) any inscriptions on the statue.", "text": "A concurrent resolution establishing deadlines for the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to approve or deny the statue of the Reverend William Franklin \"Billy\" Graham, Jr., for placement in the National Statuary Hall. 2021-11-16 Introduced in Senate This resolution requires the Joint Committee on the Library to approve or deny the statue of Rev. Billy Graham for placement in the National Statuary Hall within 30 days after North Carolina submits (1) photographs of the statue, (2) dimensions of the statue and pedestal, (3) the final weight of the statue and pedestal, and (4) any inscriptions on the statue. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution establishing deadlines for the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to approve or deny the statue of the Reverend William Franklin \"Billy\" Graham, Jr., for placement in the National Statuary Hall."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution directs the Architect of the Capitol to move the catafalque (a wooden platform) from the Capitol Visitor Center to the Capitol rotunda for use in connection with services for the Honorable Robert Dole, late a Senator from Kansas.", "text": "A concurrent resolution providing for the use of the catafalque situated in the Exhibition Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center in connection with memorial services to be conducted in the rotunda of the Capitol for the Honorable Robert Joseph Dole, a Senator from the State of Kansas. 2021-12-08 Passed House This concurrent resolution directs the Architect of the Capitol to move the catafalque (a wooden platform) from the Capitol Visitor Center to the Capitol rotunda for use in connection with services for the Honorable Robert Dole, late a Senator from Kansas. 2021-12-07 Passed Senate This concurrent resolution directs the Architect of the Capitol to move the catafalque (a wooden platform) from the Capitol Visitor Center to the Capitol rotunda for use in connection with services for the Honorable Robert Dole, late a Senator from Kansas. 2021-12-07 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution directs the Architect of the Capitol to move the catafalque (a wooden platform) from the Capitol Visitor Center to the Capitol rotunda for use in connection with services for the Honorable Robert Dole, late a Senator from Kansas. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution providing for the use of the catafalque situated in the Exhibition Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center in connection with memorial services to be conducted in the rotunda of the Capitol for the Honorable Robert Joseph Dole, a Senator from the State of Kansas."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda on December 9, 2021, for the lying in state of the remains of the Honorable Robert Dole, late a Senator from Kansas.", "text": "A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in state of the remains of the Honorable Robert Joseph Dole, a Senator from the State of Kansas. 2021-12-08 Passed House This concurrent resolution authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda on December 9, 2021, for the lying in state of the remains of the Honorable Robert Dole, late a Senator from Kansas. 2021-12-07 Passed Senate This concurrent resolution authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda on December 9, 2021, for the lying in state of the remains of the Honorable Robert Dole, late a Senator from Kansas. 2021-12-07 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda on December 9, 2021, for the lying in state of the remains of the Honorable Robert Dole, late a Senator from Kansas. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in state of the remains of the Honorable Robert Joseph Dole, a Senator from the State of Kansas."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to make corrections in the enrollment of S. 1605 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022) to amend amounts relating to the Eielson Air Force Base and AEGIS Ashore Barracks Planning and Design in Redzikowo, Poland.", "text": "A concurrent resolution directing the Secretary of the Senate to make corrections in the enrollment of the bill S. 1605. 2021-12-20 Passed House This concurrent resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to make corrections in the enrollment of S. 1605 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022) to amend amounts relating to the Eielson Air Force Base and AEGIS Ashore Barracks Planning and Design in Redzikowo, Poland. 2021-12-18 Passed Senate This concurrent resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to make corrections in the enrollment of S. 1605 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022) to amend amounts relating to the Eielson Air Force Base and AEGIS Ashore Barracks Planning and Design in Redzikowo, Poland. 2021-12-18 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to make corrections in the enrollment of S. 1605 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022) to amend amounts relating to the Eielson Air Force Base and AEGIS Ashore Barracks Planning and Design in Redzikowo, Poland. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution directing the Secretary of the Senate to make corrections in the enrollment of the bill S. 1605."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda on January 12, 2022, for the lying in state of the remains of the Honorable Harry Reid, Jr., late a Senator from Nevada.", "text": "A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in state of the remains of the Honorable Harry Mason Reid, Jr., a Senator from the State of Nevada. 2022-01-10 Passed House This concurrent resolution authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda on January 12, 2022, for the lying in state of the remains of the Honorable Harry Reid, Jr., late a Senator from Nevada. 2022-01-05 Passed Senate This concurrent resolution authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda on January 12, 2022, for the lying in state of the remains of the Honorable Harry Reid, Jr., late a Senator from Nevada. 2022-01-05 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda on January 12, 2022, for the lying in state of the remains of the Honorable Harry Reid, Jr., late a Senator from Nevada. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in state of the remains of the Honorable Harry Mason Reid, Jr., a Senator from the State of Nevada."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution directs the Architect of the Capitol to move the catafalque (a wooden platform) from the Capitol Visitor Center to the Capitol rotunda for use in connection with services for the Honorable Harry Reid, Jr., late a Senator from Nevada.", "text": "A concurrent resolution providing for the use of the catafalque situated in the Exhibition Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center in connection with memorial services to be conducted in the rotunda of the Capitol for the Honorable Harry Mason Reid, Jr., a Senator from the State of Nevada. 2022-01-10 Passed House This concurrent resolution directs the Architect of the Capitol to move the catafalque (a wooden platform) from the Capitol Visitor Center to the Capitol rotunda for use in connection with services for the Honorable Harry Reid, Jr., late a Senator from Nevada. 2022-01-05 Passed Senate This concurrent resolution directs the Architect of the Capitol to move the catafalque (a wooden platform) from the Capitol Visitor Center to the Capitol rotunda for use in connection with services for the Honorable Harry Reid, Jr., late a Senator from Nevada. 2022-01-05 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution directs the Architect of the Capitol to move the catafalque (a wooden platform) from the Capitol Visitor Center to the Capitol rotunda for use in connection with services for the Honorable Harry Reid, Jr., late a Senator from Nevada. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution providing for the use of the catafalque situated in the Exhibition Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center in connection with memorial services to be conducted in the rotunda of the Capitol for the Honorable Harry Mason Reid, Jr., a Senator from the State of Nevada."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution calls for honoring the 236th anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom on Religious Freedom Day, January 16, 2022. The resolution affirms that religious freedom includes the right of individuals of any faith and individuals of no faith to live, work, associate, and worship in accordance with their beliefs; all people of the United States can be unified in supporting religious freedom because it is a fundamental human right; and the American people will remain forever unshackled in matters of faith.", "text": "A concurrent resolution affirming the importance of religious freedom as a fundamental human right that is essential to a free society and protected for all people of the United States under the Constitution of the United States, and recognizing the 236th anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom. 2022-01-13 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution calls for honoring the 236th anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom on Religious Freedom Day, January 16, 2022. The resolution affirms that religious freedom includes the right of individuals of any faith and individuals of no faith to live, work, associate, and worship in accordance with their beliefs; all people of the United States can be unified in supporting religious freedom because it is a fundamental human right; and the American people will remain forever unshackled in matters of faith. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution affirming the importance of religious freedom as a fundamental human right that is essential to a free society and protected for all people of the United States under the Constitution of the United States, and recognizing the 236th anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that there should be a national day of remembrance for the Native American children who died while attending an Indian boarding school in the United States.", "text": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that September 30 should be observed as a national day of remembrance for the Native American children who died while attending a United States Indian boarding school and recognizing, honoring, and supporting the survivors of Indian boarding schools, their families, and their communities. 2022-01-20 Passed Senate This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that there should be a national day of remembrance for the Native American children who died while attending an Indian boarding school in the United States. 2022-01-20 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that there should be a national day of remembrance for the Native American children who died while attending an Indian boarding school in the United States. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that September 30 should be observed as a national day of remembrance for the Native American children who died while attending a United States Indian boarding school and recognizing, honoring, and supporting the survivors of Indian boarding schools, their families, and their communities."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution recognizes that people with disabilities experience barriers to access every day and pledges to make universal and inclusive design a guiding principle for all infrastructure bills and projects.", "text": "A concurrent resolution recognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people of the United States, particularly people with disabilities. 2022-02-17 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution recognizes that people with disabilities experience barriers to access every day and pledges to make universal and inclusive design a guiding principle for all infrastructure bills and projects. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution recognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people of the United States, particularly people with disabilities."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution condemns Russia's invasion of Ukraine and its ongoing support of proxy militias in the region. The concurrent resolution also states that these actions pose a direct threat to international peace and security and run contrary to Russia's responsibilities and obligations as a permanent member of the U.N. Security Council. The concurrent resolution urges the President to direct the U.S. representative to the United Nations to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States to take all necessary steps to remove Russia as a permanent member of the U.N. Security Council. Finally, the concurrent resolution urges other member states to support such efforts to hold Russia accountable at the United Nations.", "text": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the United Nations should take immediate procedural actions necessary to amend Article 23 of the Charter of the United Nations to remove the Russian Federation as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council. 2022-03-01 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution condemns Russia's invasion of Ukraine and its ongoing support of proxy militias in the region. The concurrent resolution also states that these actions pose a direct threat to international peace and security and run contrary to Russia's responsibilities and obligations as a permanent member of the U.N. Security Council. The concurrent resolution urges the President to direct the U.S. representative to the United Nations to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States to take all necessary steps to remove Russia as a permanent member of the U.N. Security Council. Finally, the concurrent resolution urges other member states to support such efforts to hold Russia accountable at the United Nations. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the United Nations should take immediate procedural actions necessary to amend Article 23 of the Charter of the United Nations to remove the Russian Federation as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council."}, {"summary": "Transparency in Congress Resolution of 2022 This concurrent resolution requires each Member of Congress to publish a monthly schedule of official meetings and floor activity of the Member during the preceding month. These public schedules need not include personal or campaign meetings or events, meetings with congressional staff, or meetings or events at which the Member is not appearing in an official capacity.", "text": "Transparency in Congress Resolution of 2022 2022-03-01 Introduced in Senate Transparency in Congress Resolution of 2022 This concurrent resolution requires each Member of Congress to publish a monthly schedule of official meetings and floor activity of the Member during the preceding month. These public schedules need not include personal or campaign meetings or events, meetings with congressional staff, or meetings or events at which the Member is not appearing in an official capacity. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "Transparency in Congress Resolution of 2022"}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution recognizes March 10, 2022, as Abortion Provider Appreciation Day.", "text": "A concurrent resolution expressing support for the recognition of March 10, 2022, as \"Abortion Provider Appreciation Day\". 2022-03-08 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution recognizes March 10, 2022, as Abortion Provider Appreciation Day. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution expressing support for the recognition of March 10, 2022, as \"Abortion Provider Appreciation Day\"."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution commends Administrator Dr. Kaleb Stoppel and School Resource Officer Erik Clark for their heroic actions to protect students and staff of Olathe East High School in Kansas. It also recognizes their years of dedication and service to the community.", "text": "A concurrent resolution commending the heroism of Olathe East High School Administrator Dr. Kaleb Stoppel and School Resource Officer Erik Clark in responding to a student armed with a firearm. 2022-03-10 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution commends Administrator Dr. Kaleb Stoppel and School Resource Officer Erik Clark for their heroic actions to protect students and staff of Olathe East High School in Kansas. It also recognizes their years of dedication and service to the community. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution commending the heroism of Olathe East High School Administrator Dr. Kaleb Stoppel and School Resource Officer Erik Clark in responding to a student armed with a firearm."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that (1) it opposes the establishment of a new Palestinian consulate in Jerusalem, (2) any establishment of a new consulate or diplomatic mission in Jerusalem should not move forward without congressional approval through the passage of new legislation, and (3) the presence of a United States diplomatic mission devoted to a non-state actor in Israel's sovereign capital would be an affront to the territorial integrity of a long-standing U.S. partner and ally.", "text": "A concurrent resolution to express the sense of Congress in opposition to the establishment of a new Palestinian consulate or diplomatic mission in Jerusalem. 2022-03-22 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that (1) it opposes the establishment of a new Palestinian consulate in Jerusalem, (2) any establishment of a new consulate or diplomatic mission in Jerusalem should not move forward without congressional approval through the passage of new legislation, and (3) the presence of a United States diplomatic mission devoted to a non-state actor in Israel's sovereign capital would be an affront to the territorial integrity of a long-standing U.S. partner and ally. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution to express the sense of Congress in opposition to the establishment of a new Palestinian consulate or diplomatic mission in Jerusalem."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution supports the goals and ideals of the International Transgender Day of Visibility. It celebrates the accomplishments and leadership of transgender, nonbinary, gender nonconforming, and gender-diverse people.", "text": "A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility. 2022-03-31 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution supports the goals and ideals of the International Transgender Day of Visibility. It celebrates the accomplishments and leadership of transgender, nonbinary, gender nonconforming, and gender-diverse people. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution honors Ulysses S. Grant for his efforts and leadership in defending the union of the United States and affirms that he is among the most influential military commanders in the history of the country.", "text": "A concurrent resolution honoring the life and legacy of Ulysses S. Grant in commemoration of his 200th Birthday. 2022-04-27 Passed Senate This concurrent resolution honors Ulysses S. Grant for his efforts and leadership in defending the union of the United States and affirms that he is among the most influential military commanders in the history of the country. 2022-04-27 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution honors Ulysses S. Grant for his efforts and leadership in defending the union of the United States and affirms that he is among the most influential military commanders in the history of the country. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution honoring the life and legacy of Ulysses S. Grant in commemoration of his 200th Birthday."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution declares that a state of emergency exists due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. It also states that such emergency justifies a waiver of the minimum tonnage requirements. Such requirements apply to cargoes that are transported on ocean vessels and that are procured, furnished, or financed by the United States.", "text": "A concurrent resolution declaring a state of emergency due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, in order to establish a waiver of the minimum tonnage requirements of section 55305 of title 46, United States Code. 2022-05-02 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution declares that a state of emergency exists due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. It also states that such emergency justifies a waiver of the minimum tonnage requirements. Such requirements apply to cargoes that are transported on ocean vessels and that are procured, furnished, or financed by the United States. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution declaring a state of emergency due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, in order to establish a waiver of the minimum tonnage requirements of section 55305 of title 46, United States Code."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution declares that a state of emergency exists due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. It also states that such emergency justifies a waiver of the minimum tonnage requirements for the transport of equipment, materials, or commodities related to humanitarian operations resulting from the invasion. Such requirements apply to cargoes that are transported on ocean vessels and that are procured, furnished, or financed by the United States.", "text": "A concurrent resolution declaring a state of emergency due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, in order to establish a waiver of the minimum tonnage requirements of section 55305 of title 46, United States Code. 2022-05-03 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution declares that a state of emergency exists due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. It also states that such emergency justifies a waiver of the minimum tonnage requirements for the transport of equipment, materials, or commodities related to humanitarian operations resulting from the invasion. Such requirements apply to cargoes that are transported on ocean vessels and that are procured, furnished, or financed by the United States. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution declaring a state of emergency due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, in order to establish a waiver of the minimum tonnage requirements of section 55305 of title 46, United States Code."}, {"summary": "This resolution recognizes the one million deaths in the United States caused by COVID-19.", "text": "A concurrent resolution honoring the 1,000,000 individuals who have died from COVID-19 in the United States. 2022-05-12 Introduced in Senate This resolution recognizes the one million deaths in the United States caused by COVID-19. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution honoring the 1,000,000 individuals who have died from COVID-19 in the United States."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution expresses that the Senate welcomes Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis to the United States; eagerly anticipates the address of Prime Minister Mitsotakis before a joint meeting of Congress; appreciates the historic and present role of Greece in the defense of democracy, including through the provision of support to Ukraine amid the ongoing brutal and unprovoked invasion by Russia; reaffirms the steadfast and bipartisan support for the friendship between the people and governments of the United States and Greece; and appreciates the important role that Greek-Americans play in supporting the strong bonds that exist between the United States and Greece.", "text": "A concurrent resolution welcoming the Prime Minister of Greece to the United States for an address to a joint meeting of Congress. 2022-06-14 Reported to Senate This concurrent resolution expresses that the Senate welcomes Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis to the United States; eagerly anticipates the address of Prime Minister Mitsotakis before a joint meeting of Congress; appreciates the historic and present role of Greece in the defense of democracy, including through the provision of support to Ukraine amid the ongoing brutal and unprovoked invasion by Russia; reaffirms the steadfast and bipartisan support for the friendship between the people and governments of the United States and Greece; and appreciates the important role that Greek-Americans play in supporting the strong bonds that exist between the United States and Greece. 2022-05-17 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution expresses that the Senate welcomes Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis to the United States; eagerly anticipates the address of Prime Minister Mitsotakis before a joint meeting of Congress; appreciates the historic and present role of Greece in the defense of democracy, including through the provision of support to Ukraine amid the ongoing brutal and unprovoked invasion by Russia; reaffirms the steadfast and bipartisan support for the friendship between the people and governments of the United States and Greece; and appreciates the important role that Greek-Americans play in supporting the strong bonds that exist between the United States and Greece. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution welcoming the Prime Minister of Greece to the United States for an address to a joint meeting of Congress."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2023 and sets forth budgetary levels for FY2024-FY2032. The resolution recommends levels and amounts for FY2023-FY2032 for federal revenues, new budget authority, budget outlays, deficits, public debt, debt held by the public, and the major functional categories of spending. It also recommends levels and amounts for Social Security and Postal Service discretionary administrative expenses for the purpose of budget enforcement in the Senate. In addition, the resolution establishes reserve funds that allow certain adjustments to committee allocations and other budgetary levels to accommodate legislation relating to (1) efficiencies, consolidations, and other savings; or (2) health savings accounts. The resolution also sets forth budget enforcement procedures that address issues such as budget points of order, emergency legislation, and Congressional Budget Office cost estimates.", "text": "A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2023 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2024 through 2032. 2022-06-06 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2023 and sets forth budgetary levels for FY2024-FY2032. The resolution recommends levels and amounts for FY2023-FY2032 for federal revenues, new budget authority, budget outlays, deficits, public debt, debt held by the public, and the major functional categories of spending. It also recommends levels and amounts for Social Security and Postal Service discretionary administrative expenses for the purpose of budget enforcement in the Senate. In addition, the resolution establishes reserve funds that allow certain adjustments to committee allocations and other budgetary levels to accommodate legislation relating to (1) efficiencies, consolidations, and other savings; or (2) health savings accounts. The resolution also sets forth budget enforcement procedures that address issues such as budget points of order, emergency legislation, and Congressional Budget Office cost estimates. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2023 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2024 through 2032."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution recognizes Hershel Woodrow "Woody" Williams, the last surviving recipient of the Medal of Honor for acts performed during World War II. The concurrent resolution also permits Williams' remains to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol on Thursday, July 14, 2022, in order to honor the Greatest Generation and the more than 16 million men and women who served in the U.S. Armed Forces from 1941 to 1945.", "text": "A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol on Thursday, July 14, 2022, for the lying in honor of the remains of Hershel Woodrow \"Woody\" Williams, the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient for acts performed during World War II. 2022-07-13 Passed House This concurrent resolution recognizes Hershel Woodrow "Woody" Williams, the last surviving recipient of the Medal of Honor for acts performed during World War II. The concurrent resolution also permits Williams' remains to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol on Thursday, July 14, 2022, in order to honor the Greatest Generation and the more than 16 million men and women who served in the U.S. Armed Forces from 1941 to 1945. 2022-07-12 Passed Senate This concurrent resolution recognizes Hershel Woodrow "Woody" Williams, the last surviving recipient of the Medal of Honor for acts performed during World War II. The concurrent resolution also permits Williams' remains to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol on Thursday, July 14, 2022, in order to honor the Greatest Generation and the more than 16 million men and women who served in the U.S. Armed Forces from 1941 to 1945. 2022-07-12 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution recognizes Hershel Woodrow "Woody" Williams, the last surviving recipient of the Medal of Honor for acts performed during World War II. The concurrent resolution also permits Williams' remains to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol on Thursday, July 14, 2022, in order to honor the Greatest Generation and the more than 16 million men and women who served in the U.S. Armed Forces from 1941 to 1945. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol on Thursday, July 14, 2022, for the lying in honor of the remains of Hershel Woodrow \"Woody\" Williams, the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient for acts performed during World War II."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2023 and sets forth budgetary levels for FY2024-FY2032.", "text": "A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2023 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2024 through 2032. 2022-07-19 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2023 and sets forth budgetary levels for FY2024-FY2032. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2023 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2024 through 2032."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution authorizes the state of Missouri to use the rotunda of the Capitol on September 29, 2022, for a ceremony to present the statue of Harry S. Truman from the people of Missouri for placement in the rotunda.", "text": "A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony to present the statue of Harry S. Truman from the people of Missouri. 2022-09-21 Passed House This concurrent resolution authorizes the state of Missouri to use the rotunda of the Capitol on September 29, 2022, for a ceremony to present the statue of Harry S. Truman from the people of Missouri for placement in the rotunda. 2022-09-12 Passed Senate This concurrent resolution authorizes the state of Missouri to use the rotunda of the Capitol on September 29, 2022, for a ceremony to present the statue of Harry S. Truman from the people of Missouri for placement in the rotunda. 2022-09-12 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution authorizes the state of Missouri to use the rotunda of the Capitol on September 29, 2022, for a ceremony to present the statue of Harry S. Truman from the people of Missouri for placement in the rotunda. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony to present the statue of Harry S. Truman from the people of Missouri."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution makes a correction to the official title of H.R. 6833 (Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023).", "text": "A concurrent resolution providing for a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 6833. 2022-09-30 Passed House This concurrent resolution makes a correction to the official title of H.R. 6833 (Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023). 2022-09-29 Passed Senate This concurrent resolution makes a correction to the official title of H.R. 6833 (Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023). 2022-09-29 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution makes a correction to the official title of H.R. 6833 (Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023). text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution providing for a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 6833."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of the enactment of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972, commonly known as the Clean Water Act.", "text": "A concurrent resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972, commonly known as the \"Clean Water Act\". 2022-09-29 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of the enactment of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972, commonly known as the Clean Water Act. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972, commonly known as the \"Clean Water Act\"."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution commends the bravery, courage, and resolve of the women and men of Iran who are (1) participating in the current protests to defend their fundamental human rights, and (2) risking their safety to speak out against the human rights abuses committed by the Iranian regime. The resolution condemns (1) the brutal beating and death of Mahsa Amini; and (2) the violent suppression by the Iranian regime of women and men participating in the current demonstrations, including children. The resolution calls for transparent accountability for all killings of protesters by Iranian security forces. Finally, the resolution encourages continued efforts by the Biden Administration to respond to the protests, including the recent sanctioning of the Iranian morality police.", "text": "A concurrent resolution commending the bravery, courage, and resolve of the women and men of Iran demonstrating in more than 80 cities and risking their safety to speak out against the Iranian regime's human rights abuses. 2022-12-07 Reported to Senate This concurrent resolution commends the bravery, courage, and resolve of the women and men of Iran who are (1) participating in the current protests to defend their fundamental human rights, and (2) risking their safety to speak out against the human rights abuses committed by the Iranian regime. The resolution condemns (1) the brutal beating and death of Mahsa Amini; and (2) the violent suppression by the Iranian regime of women and men participating in the current demonstrations, including children. The resolution calls for transparent accountability for all killings of protesters by Iranian security forces. Finally, the resolution encourages continued efforts by the Biden Administration to respond to the protests, including the recent sanctioning of the Iranian morality police. 2022-09-29 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution commends the bravery, courage, and resolve of the women and men of Iran who are (1) participating in the current protests to defend their fundamental human rights, and (2) risking their safety to speak out against the human rights abuses committed by the Iranian regime. The resolution condemns (1) the brutal beating and death of Mahsa Amini; and (2) the violent suppression by the Iranian regime of women and men participating in the current demonstrations, including children. The resolution calls for transparent accountability for all killings of protesters by Iranian security forces. Finally, the resolution encourages continued efforts by the Biden Administration to respond to the protests, including the recent sanctioning of the Iranian morality police. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution commending the bravery, courage, and resolve of the women and men of Iran demonstrating in more than 80 cities and risking their safety to speak out against the Iranian regime's human rights abuses."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution recognizes the disparity in wages paid to Black women and its impact on women, families, and the nation, and reaffirms Congress' support for ensuring equal pay and closing the gender wage gap.", "text": "A concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men as compared to wages paid to Black women. 2022-09-29 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution recognizes the disparity in wages paid to Black women and its impact on women, families, and the nation, and reaffirms Congress' support for ensuring equal pay and closing the gender wage gap. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men as compared to wages paid to Black women."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution affirms the commitments in the Geneva Consensus Declaration on Promoting Women's Health and Strengthening the Family and applauds the signatory countries for their dedication to advancing women's health, protecting life at every stage while affirming that there is no international right to abortion, and upholding the importance of the family as foundational to society. The resolution calls on President Biden to once again add the United States as a signatory to the Geneva Consensus Declaration.", "text": "A concurrent resolution expressing support for the Geneva Consensus Declaration on Promoting Women's Health and Strengthening the Family and urging that the United States be added as a signatory. 2022-11-17 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution affirms the commitments in the Geneva Consensus Declaration on Promoting Women's Health and Strengthening the Family and applauds the signatory countries for their dedication to advancing women's health, protecting life at every stage while affirming that there is no international right to abortion, and upholding the importance of the family as foundational to society. The resolution calls on President Biden to once again add the United States as a signatory to the Geneva Consensus Declaration. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution expressing support for the Geneva Consensus Declaration on Promoting Women's Health and Strengthening the Family and urging that the United States be added as a signatory."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution recognizes the disparity between wages paid to Latina women, and its impact on women, families, and the nation and reaffirms Congress' commitment to supporting equal pay for equal work and to narrowing the gender wage gap.", "text": "A concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men as compared to wages paid to Latina women. 2022-12-08 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution recognizes the disparity between wages paid to Latina women, and its impact on women, families, and the nation and reaffirms Congress' commitment to supporting equal pay for equal work and to narrowing the gender wage gap. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men as compared to wages paid to Latina women."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution amends the official title of, and makes other changes to, H.R. 2617 (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023).", "text": "A concurrent resolution providing for a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 2617. 2022-12-23 Passed House This concurrent resolution amends the official title of, and makes other changes to, H.R. 2617 (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023). 2022-12-22 Passed Senate This concurrent resolution amends the official title of, and makes other changes to, H.R. 2617 (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023). 2022-12-22 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution amends the official title of, and makes other changes to, H.R. 2617 (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023). text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution providing for a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 2617."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution makes a correction to the official title of H.R. 4373 (Further Additional Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2023).", "text": "A concurrent resolution providing for a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 4373. 2022-12-23 Passed House This concurrent resolution makes a correction to the official title of H.R. 4373 (Further Additional Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2023). 2022-12-22 Passed Senate This concurrent resolution makes a correction to the official title of H.R. 4373 (Further Additional Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2023). 2022-12-22 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution makes a correction to the official title of H.R. 4373 (Further Additional Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2023). text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution providing for a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 4373."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution expresses support for peace and democracy in Nigeria and calls on Nigeria's government and political parties to take all actions to ensure that elections are credible, transparent, and peaceful in order to support the will of the people. It also calls on the government to respect the impartiality of the Independent National Electoral Commission and take measures to combat vote buying.", "text": "A concurrent resolution calling for credible, transparent, and safe elections in Nigeria, and for other purposes. 2019-02-14 Passed Senate This concurrent resolution expresses support for peace and democracy in Nigeria and calls on Nigeria's government and political parties to take all actions to ensure that elections are credible, transparent, and peaceful in order to support the will of the people. It also calls on the government to respect the impartiality of the Independent National Electoral Commission and take measures to combat vote buying. 2019-01-16 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution expresses support for peace and democracy in Nigeria and calls on Nigeria's government and political parties to take all actions to ensure that elections are credible, transparent, and peaceful in order to support the will of the people. It also calls on the government to respect the impartiality of the Independent National Electoral Commission and to expeditiously finalize the proposed reformed legal framework for the 2019 elections. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution calling for credible, transparent, and safe elections in Nigeria, and for other purposes."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that any future U.S.-Saudi Arabia civilian nuclear cooperation agreement must prohibit Saudi Arabia from enriching uranium or separating plutonium.", "text": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that any United States-Saudi Arabia civilian nuclear cooperation agreement must prohibit the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from enriching uranium or separating plutonium on its own territory, in keeping with the strongest possible nonproliferation \"gold standard\". 2019-02-12 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that any future U.S.-Saudi Arabia civilian nuclear cooperation agreement must prohibit Saudi Arabia from enriching uranium or separating plutonium. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that any United States-Saudi Arabia civilian nuclear cooperation agreement must prohibit the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from enriching uranium or separating plutonium on its own territory, in keeping with the strongest possible nonproliferation \"gold standard\"."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution commends the rich history and heritage of the Marshall Islands, and encourages a continued commitment to improve census data to better serve citizens of the Marshall Islands living in the United States.", "text": "A concurrent resolution recognizing the rich history, heritage, and strategic importance of the Republic of the Marshall Islands and the Marshallese population residing in the United States. 2019-05-23 Passed Senate This concurrent resolution commends the rich history and heritage of the Marshall Islands, and encourages a continued commitment to improve census data to better serve citizens of the Marshall Islands living in the United States. 2019-02-13 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution commends the rich history and heritage of the Marshall Islands, and encourages a continued commitment to improve census data to better serve citizens of the Marshall Islands living in the United States. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution recognizing the rich history, heritage, and strategic importance of the Republic of the Marshall Islands and the Marshallese population residing in the United States."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.J. Res. 31 (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019) to amend the title.", "text": "A concurrent resolution providing for a correction in the enrollment of H.J. Res. 31. 2019-02-14 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.J. Res. 31 (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019) to amend the title. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution providing for a correction in the enrollment of H.J. Res. 31."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution declares that Congress should not impose any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge relating to the public performance of sound recordings on a local radio station for broadcasting sound recordings over the air, or on any business for such public performance of sound recordings.", "text": "A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. 2019-02-14 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution declares that Congress should not impose any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge relating to the public performance of sound recordings on a local radio station for broadcasting sound recordings over the air, or on any business for such public performance of sound recordings. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution authorizes the printing as a House document of a commemorative document in memory of the late President of the United States, George Herbert Walker Bush.", "text": "A concurrent resolution authorizing the printing of a commemorative document in memory of the late President of the United States, George Herbert Walker Bush. 2019-05-22 Passed House This concurrent resolution authorizes the printing as a House document of a commemorative document in memory of the late President of the United States, George Herbert Walker Bush. 2019-02-28 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution authorizes the printing as a House document of a commemorative document in memory of the late President of the United States, George Herbert Walker Bush. 2019-02-28 Passed Senate This concurrent resolution authorizes the printing as a House document of a commemorative document in memory of the late President of the United States, George Herbert Walker Bush. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution authorizing the printing of a commemorative document in memory of the late President of the United States, George Herbert Walker Bush."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution authorizes the printing as a Senate document of the 26th edition of the pocket version of the U.S. Constitution.", "text": "A concurrent resolution authorizing the printing of the 26th edition of the pocket version of the Constitution of the United States. 2019-04-09 Passed House This concurrent resolution authorizes the printing as a Senate document of the 26th edition of the pocket version of the U.S. Constitution. 2019-02-28 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution authorizes the printing as a Senate document of the 26th edition of the pocket version of the U.S. Constitution. 2019-02-28 Passed Senate This concurrent resolution authorizes the printing as a Senate document of the 26th edition of the pocket version of the U.S. Constitution. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution authorizing the printing of the 26th edition of the pocket version of the Constitution of the United States."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event on June 11, 2019, to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I, who ruled the Kingdom of Hawaii.", "text": "A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I. 2019-03-04 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event on June 11, 2019, to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I, who ruled the Kingdom of Hawaii. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress regarding the benefits that tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies provide to the United States.", "text": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies have historically provided and continue to provide critical benefits to the people and communities of the United States. 2019-03-27 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress regarding the benefits that tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies provide to the United States. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies have historically provided and continue to provide critical benefits to the people and communities of the United States."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution recognizes Chinese telecommunications companies, specifically Huawei and ZTE, as significant threats to national security. The resolution calls on the United States and its allies to limit the risks associated with use of these companies' products, primarily by identifying effective and reliable alternatives.", "text": "A concurrent resolution recognizing that Chinese telecommunications companies such as Huawei and ZTE pose serious threats to the national security of the United States and its allies. 2019-07-09 Reported to Senate This concurrent resolution recognizes Chinese telecommunications companies, specifically Huawei and ZTE, as significant threats to national security. The resolution calls on the United States and its allies to limit the risks associated with use of these companies' products, primarily by identifying effective and reliable alternatives. 2019-03-28 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution recognizes Chinese telecommunications companies, specifically Huawei and ZTE, as significant threats to national security. The resolution calls on the United States and its allies to limit the risks associated with use of these companies' products, primarily by identifying effective and reliable alternatives. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution recognizing that Chinese telecommunications companies such as Huawei and ZTE pose serious threats to the national security of the United States and its allies."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2020 and sets forth budgetary levels for FY2021-FY2029. The resolution recommends levels and amounts for FY2020-FY2029 for federal revenues, new budget authority, budget outlays, deficits, public debt, debt held by the public, and the major functional categories of spending. It also recommends levels and amounts for FY2020-FY2029 in the Senate for Social Security and Postal Service discretionary administrative expenses. The resolution includes reconciliation instructions that direct several Senate committees to report and submit to the Senate Budget Committee legislation to reduce the deficit by specified amounts over FY2020-FY2029. The committees include the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee; the Senate Armed Services Committee; the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee; the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee; the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee; the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee; and the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee. The Senate Finance Committee must report and submit legislation to reduce the deficit and revenues by specified amounts over FY2020-2029. (Under the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, reconciliation bills are considered by Congress using expedited legislative procedures that prevent a filibuster and restrict amendments in the Senate.) The resolution establishes reserve funds that provide flexibility in applying budget enforcement rules to legislation relating to (1) efficiencies, consolidations, and other savings; or (2) health savings accounts. It also sets forth budget enforcement procedures for legislation considered in the Senate.", "text": "A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2020 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2021 through 2029. 2019-04-01 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2020 and sets forth budgetary levels for FY2021-FY2029. The resolution recommends levels and amounts for FY2020-FY2029 for federal revenues, new budget authority, budget outlays, deficits, public debt, debt held by the public, and the major functional categories of spending. It also recommends levels and amounts for FY2020-FY2029 in the Senate for Social Security and Postal Service discretionary administrative expenses. The resolution includes reconciliation instructions that direct several Senate committees to report and submit to the Senate Budget Committee legislation to reduce the deficit by specified amounts over FY2020-FY2029. The committees include the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee; the Senate Armed Services Committee; the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee; the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee; the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee; the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee; and the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee. The Senate Finance Committee must report and submit legislation to reduce the deficit and revenues by specified amounts over FY2020-2029. (Under the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, reconciliation bills are considered by Congress using expedited legislative procedures that prevent a filibuster and restrict amendments in the Senate.) The resolution establishes reserve funds that provide flexibility in applying budget enforcement rules to legislation relating to (1) efficiencies, consolidations, and other savings; or (2) health savings accounts. It also sets forth budget enforcement procedures for legislation considered in the Senate. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2020 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2021 through 2029."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2020 and sets forth budgetary levels for FY2021-FY2024. The resolution recommends levels and amounts for FY2020-FY2024 for federal revenues, new budget authority, budget outlays, deficits, public debt, debt held by the public, and the major functional categories of spending. It also recommends levels and amounts for FY2020-FY2024 in the Senate for Social Security and Postal Service discretionary administrative expenses. The resolution includes reconciliation instructions that direct five Senate committees to report and submit to the Senate Budget Committee legislation to reduce the deficit over FY2020-FY2024 by specified amounts. The committees include the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee; the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee; the Senate Finance Committee; the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee; and the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. (Under the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, reconciliation bills are considered by Congress using expedited legislative procedures that prevent a filibuster and restrict amendments in the Senate.) The resolution establishes several deficit-neutral reserve funds that provide flexibility in applying budget enforcement rules to legislation addressing a wide range of specified issues across the federal budget. It also sets forth budget enforcement procedures for legislation considered in the Senate.", "text": "An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2020 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2021 through 2024. 2019-04-01 Reported to Senate This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2020 and sets forth budgetary levels for FY2021-FY2024. The resolution recommends levels and amounts for FY2020-FY2024 for federal revenues, new budget authority, budget outlays, deficits, public debt, debt held by the public, and the major functional categories of spending. It also recommends levels and amounts for FY2020-FY2024 in the Senate for Social Security and Postal Service discretionary administrative expenses. The resolution includes reconciliation instructions that direct five Senate committees to report and submit to the Senate Budget Committee legislation to reduce the deficit over FY2020-FY2024 by specified amounts. The committees include the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee; the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee; the Senate Finance Committee; the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee; and the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. (Under the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, reconciliation bills are considered by Congress using expedited legislative procedures that prevent a filibuster and restrict amendments in the Senate.) The resolution establishes several deficit-neutral reserve funds that provide flexibility in applying budget enforcement rules to legislation addressing a wide range of specified issues across the federal budget. It also sets forth budget enforcement procedures for legislation considered in the Senate. 2019-04-01 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2020 and sets forth budgetary levels for FY2021-FY2024. The resolution recommends levels and amounts for FY2020-FY2024 for federal revenues, new budget authority, budget outlays, deficits, public debt, debt held by the public, and the major functional categories of spending. It also recommends levels and amounts for FY2020-FY2024 in the Senate for Social Security and Postal Service discretionary administrative expenses. The resolution includes reconciliation instructions that direct five Senate committees to report and submit to the Senate Budget Committee legislation to reduce the deficit over FY2020-FY2024 by specified amounts. The committees include the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee; the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee; the Senate Finance Committee; the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee; and the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. (Under the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, reconciliation bills are considered by Congress using expedited legislative procedures that prevent a filibuster and restrict amendments in the Senate.) The resolution establishes several deficit-neutral reserve funds that provide flexibility in applying budget enforcement rules to legislation addressing a wide range of specified issues across the federal budget. It also sets forth budget enforcement procedures for legislation considered in the Senate. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2020 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2021 through 2024."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution affirms that the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances will remain cornerstones of the U.S.-Taiwan relationship. It encourages increasing engagement between the United States and Taiwan and states that the President should conduct regular transfers of defense articles to Taiwan. (The United States made the Six Assurances to Taiwan in 1982, stating that it will not pressure Taiwan to negotiate with China and that it has not agreed to consult with China prior to any arms sales to Taiwan.)", "text": "A concurrent resolution reaffirming the United States commitment to Taiwan and to the implementation of the Taiwan Relations Act. 2019-04-30 Passed Senate This concurrent resolution affirms that the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances will remain cornerstones of the U.S.-Taiwan relationship. It encourages increasing engagement between the United States and Taiwan and states that the President should conduct regular transfers of defense articles to Taiwan. (The United States made the Six Assurances to Taiwan in 1982, stating that it will not pressure Taiwan to negotiate with China and that it has not agreed to consult with China prior to any arms sales to Taiwan.) 2019-04-04 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution affirms that the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances will remain cornerstones of the U.S.-Taiwan relationship. It encourages increasing engagement between the United States and Taiwan and states that the President should conduct regular transfers of defense articles to Taiwan. (The United States made the Six Assurances to Taiwan in 1982, stating that it will not pressure Taiwan to negotiate with China and that it has not agreed to consult with China prior to any arms sales to Taiwan.) text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution reaffirming the United States commitment to Taiwan and to the implementation of the Taiwan Relations Act."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event on June 9, 2019, to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I.", "text": "A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I. 2019-05-22 Passed House This concurrent resolution authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event on June 9, 2019, to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I. 2019-04-11 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event on June 9, 2019, to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I. 2019-04-11 Passed Senate This concurrent resolution authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event on June 9, 2019, to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I."}, {"summary": "This resolution supports the designation of October 28, 2019, as Honoring the Nation's First Responders Day.", "text": "A concurrent resolution expressing support for the designation of October 28, 2019, as \"Honoring the Nation's First Responders Day\". 2019-06-05 Passed Senate This resolution supports the designation of October 28, 2019, as Honoring the Nation's First Responders Day. 2019-06-04 Reported to Senate This resolution supports the designation of October 28, 2019, as Honoring the Nation's First Responders Day. 2019-05-01 Introduced in Senate This resolution supports the designation of October 28, 2019, as Honoring the Nation's First Responders Day. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution expressing support for the designation of October 28, 2019, as \"Honoring the Nation's First Responders Day\"."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution (1) specifies that the United States should encourage all parties to the Treaty on Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons to comply with it fully, (2) encourages the United States to engage with Russia on strategic stability issues and other arms control and nonproliferation issues, and (3) condemns Russia's nonadherence to its treaty obligations regarding intermediate-range and shorter-range missiles.", "text": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) continues to make an invaluable contribution to United States and international security, and noting former Senator Richard G. Lugar's indispensable contributions to international security and reducing nuclear weapons-related risks. 2019-05-15 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution (1) specifies that the United States should encourage all parties to the Treaty on Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons to comply with it fully, (2) encourages the United States to engage with Russia on strategic stability issues and other arms control and nonproliferation issues, and (3) condemns Russia's nonadherence to its treaty obligations regarding intermediate-range and shorter-range missiles. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) continues to make an invaluable contribution to United States and international security, and noting former Senator Richard G. Lugar's indispensable contributions to international security and reducing nuclear weapons-related risks."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution authorizes the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in state, upon death, of the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient for acts performed during World War II, if the individual or their next of kin so elects.", "text": "A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in state of the remains of the last Medal of Honor recipient of World War II, in order to honor the Greatest Generation and the more than 16,000,000 men and women who served in the Armed Forces of the United States from 1941 to 1945. 2019-05-16 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution authorizes the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in state, upon death, of the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient for acts performed during World War II, if the individual or their next of kin so elects. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in state of the remains of the last Medal of Honor recipient of World War II, in order to honor the Greatest Generation and the more than 16,000,000 men and women who served in the Armed Forces of the United States from 1941 to 1945."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution expresses support for efforts to ensure that all women have access to comprehensive, preventative, and affordable health care services and are able to receive unbiased information about those services.", "text": "A concurrent resolution supporting reproductive health care in the United States. 2019-05-21 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution expresses support for efforts to ensure that all women have access to comprehensive, preventative, and affordable health care services and are able to receive unbiased information about those services. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution supporting reproductive health care in the United States."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing. The resolution also honors the bravery and skill of the crew of Apollo 11, Neil Armstrong, Edwin E. "Buzz" Aldrin, and Michael Collins; and commends the efforts of all individuals of the United States who contributed to the achievement of the Apollo 11 Moon landing.", "text": "A concurrent resolution celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing. 2019-07-18 Passed Senate This concurrent resolution celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing. The resolution also honors the bravery and skill of the crew of Apollo 11, Neil Armstrong, Edwin E. "Buzz" Aldrin, and Michael Collins; and commends the efforts of all individuals of the United States who contributed to the achievement of the Apollo 11 Moon landing. 2019-06-05 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing. The resolution also honors the bravery and skill of the crew of Apollo 11, Neil Armstrong, Edwin E. "Buzz" Aldrin, and Michael Collins; and commends the efforts of all individuals of the United States who contributed to the achievement of the Apollo 11 Moon landing. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that the President should posthumously award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Harry W. Colmery.", "text": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the President should posthumously award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Harry W. Colmery. 2019-06-20 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that the President should posthumously award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Harry W. Colmery. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the President should posthumously award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Harry W. Colmery."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution (1) condemns the Houthi movement in Yemen for violence and humanitarian and other violations, (2) expresses concern about Iran's support for the Houthis, (3) urges parties in the Yemeni civil war to uphold a December 2018 ceasefire and withdrawal agreement, and (4) urges the U.S. government to support a peace process to end the civil war and humanitarian crisis.", "text": "A concurrent resolution strongly condemning human rights violations, violence against civilians, and cooperation with Iran by the Houthi movement and its allies in Yemen. 2019-06-27 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution (1) condemns the Houthi movement in Yemen for violence and humanitarian and other violations, (2) expresses concern about Iran's support for the Houthis, (3) urges parties in the Yemeni civil war to uphold a December 2018 ceasefire and withdrawal agreement, and (4) urges the U.S. government to support a peace process to end the civil war and humanitarian crisis. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution strongly condemning human rights violations, violence against civilians, and cooperation with Iran by the Houthi movement and its allies in Yemen."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that global warming has resulted in a climate emergency that demands a massive-scale mobilization of U.S. resources to halt, reverse, mitigate, and prepare for the consequences of the emergency.", "text": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that there is a climate emergency which demands a massive-scale mobilization to halt, reverse, and address its consequences and causes. 2019-07-17 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that global warming has resulted in a climate emergency that demands a massive-scale mobilization of U.S. resources to halt, reverse, mitigate, and prepare for the consequences of the emergency. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that there is a climate emergency which demands a massive-scale mobilization to halt, reverse, and address its consequences and causes."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution commemorates, on December 16, 2019, the 75th anniversary of World War II's Battle of the Bulge. The resolution also recognizes the valiant efforts of the Allied Forces and expresses remembrance of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the Allied victory in the European Theater.", "text": "A concurrent resolution honoring the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge fought during World War II, recognizing the valiant efforts of the Allied Forces in December 1944, and remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice, all of which contributed to the Allied victory in the European Theater. 2019-12-12 Passed Senate This concurrent resolution commemorates, on December 16, 2019, the 75th anniversary of World War II's Battle of the Bulge. The resolution also recognizes the valiant efforts of the Allied Forces and expresses remembrance of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the Allied victory in the European Theater. 2019-07-31 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution commemorates, on December 16, 2019, the 75th anniversary of World War II's Battle of the Bulge. The resolution also recognizes the valiant efforts of the Allied Forces and expresses remembrance of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the Allied victory in the European Theater. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution honoring the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge fought during World War II, recognizing the valiant efforts of the Allied Forces in December 1944, and remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice, all of which contributed to the Allied victory in the European Theater."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution recognizes the valuable historic and continued contributions of the Food and Nutrition Service and its employees to the nutrition, health, and well-being of the people of the United States.", "text": "A concurrent resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Food and Nutrition Service of the Department of Agriculture. 2019-07-31 Passed Senate This concurrent resolution recognizes the valuable historic and continued contributions of the Food and Nutrition Service and its employees to the nutrition, health, and well-being of the people of the United States. 2019-07-31 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution recognizes the valuable historic and continued contributions of the Food and Nutrition Service and its employees to the nutrition, health, and well-being of the people of the United States. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Food and Nutrition Service of the Department of Agriculture."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution (1) calls upon the Members of Congress and all people of the United States to observe September 11, 2019, as a National Day of Service and Remembrance in honor of those who lost their lives or were injured in the September 11, 2001, attacks, and in tribute to those who came to the aid of those in need and to the defense of the United States; and (2) recognizes the heroic actions of first responders and other citizens in New York, the District of Columbia, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania.", "text": "A concurrent resolution recognizing September 11, 2019, as a \"National Day of Service and Remembrance\". 2019-09-16 Passed Senate This concurrent resolution (1) calls upon the Members of Congress and all people of the United States to observe September 11, 2019, as a National Day of Service and Remembrance in honor of those who lost their lives or were injured in the September 11, 2001, attacks, and in tribute to those who came to the aid of those in need and to the defense of the United States; and (2) recognizes the heroic actions of first responders and other citizens in New York, the District of Columbia, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania. 2019-09-16 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution (1) calls upon the Members of Congress and all people of the United States to observe September 11, 2019, as a National Day of Service and Remembrance in honor of those who lost their lives or were injured in the September 11, 2001, attacks, and in tribute to those who came to the aid of those in need and to the defense of the United States; and (2) recognizes the heroic actions of first responders and other citizens in New York, the District of Columbia, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution recognizing September 11, 2019, as a \"National Day of Service and Remembrance\"."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution calls for an end to the consumption and trade of dog and cat meat and urges nations to adopt and enforce laws banning that trade.", "text": "A concurrent resolution calling for an end to the consumption and trade of dog and cat meat. 2019-09-26 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution calls for an end to the consumption and trade of dog and cat meat and urges nations to adopt and enforce laws banning that trade. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution calling for an end to the consumption and trade of dog and cat meat."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution directs the Architect of the Capitol to move a catafalque (a wooden platform) from the Exhibition Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center to the House wing of the Capitol so that it may be used in connection with services for the Honorable Elijah E. Cummings, late a Representative of Maryland.", "text": "A concurrent resolution providing for the use of the catafalque situated in the Exhibition Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center in connection with memorial services to be conducted in the House wing of the Capitol for the Honorable Elijah E. Cummings, late a Representative from the State of Maryland. 2019-10-21 Passed Senate This concurrent resolution directs the Architect of the Capitol to move a catafalque (a wooden platform) from the Exhibition Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center to the House wing of the Capitol so that it may be used in connection with services for the Honorable Elijah E. Cummings, late a Representative of Maryland. 2019-10-21 Passed House This concurrent resolution directs the Architect of the Capitol to move a catafalque (a wooden platform) from the Exhibition Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center to the House wing of the Capitol so that it may be used in connection with services for the Honorable Elijah E. Cummings, late a Representative of Maryland. 2019-10-21 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution directs the Architect of the Capitol to move a catafalque (a wooden platform) from the Exhibition Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center to the House wing of the Capitol so that it may be used in connection with services for the Honorable Elijah E. Cummings, late a Representative of Maryland. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution providing for the use of the catafalque situated in the Exhibition Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center in connection with memorial services to be conducted in the House wing of the Capitol for the Honorable Elijah E. Cummings, late a Representative from the State of Maryland."}, {"summary": "This resolution congratulates the Portland Trail Blazers for embarking upon their 50th season.", "text": "A concurrent resolution congratulating the Portland Trail Blazers on the 50th anniversary of their inaugural season. 2019-10-23 Introduced in Senate This resolution congratulates the Portland Trail Blazers for embarking upon their 50th season. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution congratulating the Portland Trail Blazers on the 50th anniversary of their inaugural season."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution calls for an end to the consumption and trade of dog and cat meat and urges nations to adopt and enforce laws banning that trade.", "text": "A concurrent resolution urging all nations to outlaw the dog and cat meat trade and to enforce existing laws against such trade. 2019-11-05 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution calls for an end to the consumption and trade of dog and cat meat and urges nations to adopt and enforce laws banning that trade. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution urging all nations to outlaw the dog and cat meat trade and to enforce existing laws against such trade."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution recognizes the importance of equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities and that many government facilities remain inaccessible to such individuals due to architectural and other barriers. The concurrent resolution also pledges to make universal and inclusive design a guiding principle for all infrastructure bills and projects.", "text": "A concurrent resolution recognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people of the United States, particularly individuals with disabilities. 2019-12-12 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution recognizes the importance of equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities and that many government facilities remain inaccessible to such individuals due to architectural and other barriers. The concurrent resolution also pledges to make universal and inclusive design a guiding principle for all infrastructure bills and projects. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution recognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people of the United States, particularly individuals with disabilities."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that (1) it is the civic duty of the people of the United States to help ensure that the 2020 Census is as accurate as possible; (2) the federal government, state and local governments, civil society, businesses, religious institutions, libraries, and other national and local organizations should work together as partners to inform the public that the 2020 Census is safe, easy, and important; (3) individuals who want to help administer the 2020 Census should apply for a job at 2020census.gov/jobs; and (4) U.S. residents should plan to respond to the 2020 Census to ensure that all people living in a household in the United States are included.", "text": "A concurrent resolution recognizing the importance and significance of the 2020 Census and encouraging individuals, families, and households across the United States to participate in the 2020 Census to ensure a complete and accurate count. 2019-12-18 Passed Senate This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that (1) it is the civic duty of the people of the United States to help ensure that the 2020 Census is as accurate as possible; (2) the federal government, state and local governments, civil society, businesses, religious institutions, libraries, and other national and local organizations should work together as partners to inform the public that the 2020 Census is safe, easy, and important; (3) individuals who want to help administer the 2020 Census should apply for a job at 2020census.gov/jobs; and (4) U.S. residents should plan to respond to the 2020 Census to ensure that all people living in a household in the United States are included. 2019-12-18 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that (1) it is the civic duty of the people of the United States to help ensure that the 2020 Census is as accurate as possible; (2) the federal government, state and local governments, civil society, businesses, religious institutions, libraries, and other national and local organizations should work together as partners to inform the public that the 2020 Census is safe, easy, and important; (3) individuals who want to help administer the 2020 Census should apply for a job at 2020census.gov/jobs; and (4) U.S. residents should plan to respond to the 2020 Census to ensure that all people living in a household in the United States are included. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution recognizing the importance and significance of the 2020 Census and encouraging individuals, families, and households across the United States to participate in the 2020 Census to ensure a complete and accurate count."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that attacks on cultural sites are war crimes.", "text": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that attacks on cultural sites are war crimes. 2020-01-07 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that attacks on cultural sites are war crimes. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that attacks on cultural sites are war crimes."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution directs the President to terminate the use of U.S. Armed Forces in hostilities against Iran unless (1) Congress has declared war or specifically authorized such use in statute, or (2) such use is necessary and appropriate to defend against an imminent armed attack upon the United States.", "text": "A concurrent resolution directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to terminate the use of United States Armed Forces to engage in hostilities in or against Iran. 2020-01-09 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution directs the President to terminate the use of U.S. Armed Forces in hostilities against Iran unless (1) Congress has declared war or specifically authorized such use in statute, or (2) such use is necessary and appropriate to defend against an imminent armed attack upon the United States. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to terminate the use of United States Armed Forces to engage in hostilities in or against Iran."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution calls for honoring the 234th anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom on Religious Freedom Day, January 16, 2020. The resolution affirms that religious freedom includes the right of individuals of any faith and individuals of no faith to live, work, associate, and worship in accordance with their beliefs; all people of the United States can be unified in supporting religious freedom because it is a fundamental human right; and the American people will remain forever unshackled in matters of faith.", "text": "A concurrent resolution affirming the importance of religious freedom as a fundamental human right that is essential to a free society and protected for all people of the United States under the Constitution of the United States, and recognizing the 234th anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom. 2020-01-15 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution calls for honoring the 234th anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom on Religious Freedom Day, January 16, 2020. The resolution affirms that religious freedom includes the right of individuals of any faith and individuals of no faith to live, work, associate, and worship in accordance with their beliefs; all people of the United States can be unified in supporting religious freedom because it is a fundamental human right; and the American people will remain forever unshackled in matters of faith. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution affirming the importance of religious freedom as a fundamental human right that is essential to a free society and protected for all people of the United States under the Constitution of the United States, and recognizing the 234th anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom."}, {"summary": "Fiscal State of the Nation Resolution This concurrent resolution requires the congressional budget committees to conduct an annual joint hearing to receive a presentation from the Comptroller General regarding (1) the Government Accountability Office's audit of the financial statement of the executive branch, and (2) the financial position and condition of the federal government.", "text": "Fiscal State of the Nation Resolution 2020-01-28 Introduced in Senate Fiscal State of the Nation Resolution This concurrent resolution requires the congressional budget committees to conduct an annual joint hearing to receive a presentation from the Comptroller General regarding (1) the Government Accountability Office's audit of the financial statement of the executive branch, and (2) the financial position and condition of the federal government. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "Fiscal State of the Nation Resolution"}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that (1) it recognizes the many contributions that family farmers and ranchers, including historically underserved farmers and ranchers, have made to America's agricultural industry, local food production, food sovereignty, rich variety of the country's abundant food supply, and traditional and cultural agricultural practices; and (2) the federal government should encourage support for family farmers and ranchers, in rural communities and on indigenous lands, and ensure access to open and fair agricultural markets in the United States, by introducing the Farmers Bill of Rights.", "text": "A concurrent resolution supporting the Farmers Bill of Rights. 2020-02-11 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that (1) it recognizes the many contributions that family farmers and ranchers, including historically underserved farmers and ranchers, have made to America's agricultural industry, local food production, food sovereignty, rich variety of the country's abundant food supply, and traditional and cultural agricultural practices; and (2) the federal government should encourage support for family farmers and ranchers, in rural communities and on indigenous lands, and ensure access to open and fair agricultural markets in the United States, by introducing the Farmers Bill of Rights. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution supporting the Farmers Bill of Rights."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution honors the life and work of Louis Lorenzo Redding.", "text": "A concurrent resolution honoring the life and work of Louis Lorenzo Redding, whose lifelong dedication to civil rights and service stand as an example of leadership for all people. 2020-08-06 Passed Senate This concurrent resolution honors the life and work of Louis Lorenzo Redding. 2020-02-27 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution honors the life and work of Louis Lorenzo Redding. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution honoring the life and work of Louis Lorenzo Redding, whose lifelong dedication to civil rights and service stand as an example of leadership for all people."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution establishes a Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies to make the necessary arrangements for the inauguration of the President-elect and Vice President-elect of the United States on January 20, 2021.", "text": "A concurrent resolution to establish the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies for the inauguration of the President-elect and Vice President-elect of the United States on January 20, 2021 2020-06-26 Passed House This concurrent resolution establishes a Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies to make the necessary arrangements for the inauguration of the President-elect and Vice President-elect of the United States on January 20, 2021. 2020-05-06 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution establishes a Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies to make the necessary arrangements for the inauguration of the President-elect and Vice President-elect of the United States on January 20, 2021. 2020-05-06 Passed Senate This concurrent resolution establishes a Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies to make the necessary arrangements for the inauguration of the President-elect and Vice President-elect of the United States on January 20, 2021. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution to establish the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies for the inauguration of the President-elect and Vice President-elect of the United States on January 20, 2021"}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution condemns the President for ordering federal officers to use gas and rubber bullets against the Americans who were peaceably protesting in Lafayette Square in the District of Columbia on the night of June 1, 2020, thereby violating the constitutional rights of those protestors.", "text": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the constitutional rights of Americans to peaceably assemble, exercise freedom of speech, and petition the Government for redress of grievances must be respected; that violence and looting are unlawful, unacceptable, and contrary to the purpose of peaceful protests; and that Congress condemns the President of the United States for ordering Federal officers to use gas and rubber bullets against the Americans who were peaceably protesting in Lafayette Square in Washington, DC on the night of June 1, 2020, thereby violating the constitutional rights of those peaceful protestors. 2020-06-04 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution condemns the President for ordering federal officers to use gas and rubber bullets against the Americans who were peaceably protesting in Lafayette Square in the District of Columbia on the night of June 1, 2020, thereby violating the constitutional rights of those protestors. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the constitutional rights of Americans to peaceably assemble, exercise freedom of speech, and petition the Government for redress of grievances must be respected; that violence and looting are unlawful, unacceptable, and contrary to the purpose of peaceful protests; and that Congress condemns the President of the United States for ordering Federal officers to use gas and rubber bullets against the Americans who were peaceably protesting in Lafayette Square in Washington, DC on the night of June 1, 2020, thereby violating the constitutional rights of those peaceful protestors."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that undue restrictions on the right of law-abiding gun owners to carry a firearm for self-defense outside of the home violate the Second Amendment to the Constitution.", "text": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that undue restrictions on the right of law-abiding gun owners to carry a firearm for self-defense outside of the home violate the Second Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. 2020-06-23 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that undue restrictions on the right of law-abiding gun owners to carry a firearm for self-defense outside of the home violate the Second Amendment to the Constitution. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that undue restrictions on the right of law-abiding gun owners to carry a firearm for self-defense outside of the home violate the Second Amendment to the Constitution of the United States."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that the Navy should name the next Virginia-class submarine the USS Wisconsin.", "text": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the Secretary of the Navy should name the next Virginia-class submarine of the United States Navy the \"USS Wisconsin\". 2020-07-23 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that the Navy should name the next Virginia-class submarine the USS Wisconsin. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the Secretary of the Navy should name the next Virginia-class submarine of the United States Navy the \"USS Wisconsin\"."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that (1) the 130th year anniversary of the 1890 Land-Grant Educational Institutions should be observed with appropriate ceremonies and activities to recognize the collective contributions that these 19 historically Black federal land-grant educational institutions have made to the United States, (2) the Department of Agriculture and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture should remain committed to supporting the goals of the Second Morrill Act and the Smith-Lever Act, and (3) the Second Morrill Act and the Smith-Lever Act have helped the United States develop agricultural leaders.", "text": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that August 30, 2020, be observed as the 130th anniversary of the 1890 Land-Grant Educational Institutions. 2020-07-30 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that (1) the 130th year anniversary of the 1890 Land-Grant Educational Institutions should be observed with appropriate ceremonies and activities to recognize the collective contributions that these 19 historically Black federal land-grant educational institutions have made to the United States, (2) the Department of Agriculture and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture should remain committed to supporting the goals of the Second Morrill Act and the Smith-Lever Act, and (3) the Second Morrill Act and the Smith-Lever Act have helped the United States develop agricultural leaders. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that August 30, 2020, be observed as the 130th anniversary of the 1890 Land-Grant Educational Institutions."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that the President should do everything within his power to achieve resolution and repayment by China of the defaulted Chinese bonds held by 20,000 families in the United States.", "text": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the President should do everything in his power to achieve resolution and repayment of the defaulted sovereign debt of the People's Republic of China held by 20,000 families in the United States represented by the American Bondholders Foundation, LLC. 2020-08-13 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that the President should do everything within his power to achieve resolution and repayment by China of the defaulted Chinese bonds held by 20,000 families in the United States. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the President should do everything in his power to achieve resolution and repayment of the defaulted sovereign debt of the People's Republic of China held by 20,000 families in the United States represented by the American Bondholders Foundation, LLC."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution (1) calls on the Members of Congress and all people of the United States to observe September 11, 2020, as a National Day of Service and Remembrance in honor of those who lost their lives or were injured in the September 11, 2001, attacks and in tribute to those who came to the aid of those in need and to the defense of the United States; and (2) recognizes the heroic actions of first responders and other citizens in New York, New York, the District of Columbia, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania.", "text": "A concurrent resolution recognizing September 11, 2020, as \"National Day of Service and Remembrance\". 2020-09-15 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution (1) calls on the Members of Congress and all people of the United States to observe September 11, 2020, as a National Day of Service and Remembrance in honor of those who lost their lives or were injured in the September 11, 2001, attacks and in tribute to those who came to the aid of those in need and to the defense of the United States; and (2) recognizes the heroic actions of first responders and other citizens in New York, New York, the District of Columbia, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution recognizing September 11, 2020, as \"National Day of Service and Remembrance\"."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution directs the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) to transfer to the custody of the U.S. Supreme Court the catafalque (a wooden platform) situated in the crypt beneath the Capitol rotunda so that it may be used in the Supreme Court Building in connection with services for the late Honorable Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. After the services, the custody of the catafalque shall then be returned to the AOC to be used in connection with such services to be conducted in National Statuary Hall.", "text": "A concurrent resolution providing for the use of the catafalque situated in the crypt beneath the Rotunda of the Capitol in connection with memorial services to be conducted in the Supreme Court Building and the Capitol for the late honorable Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court. 2020-09-24 Passed House This concurrent resolution directs the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) to transfer to the custody of the U.S. Supreme Court the catafalque (a wooden platform) situated in the crypt beneath the Capitol rotunda so that it may be used in the Supreme Court Building in connection with services for the late Honorable Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. After the services, the custody of the catafalque shall then be returned to the AOC to be used in connection with such services to be conducted in National Statuary Hall. 2020-09-21 Passed Senate This concurrent resolution directs the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) to transfer to the custody of the U.S. Supreme Court the catafalque (a wooden platform) situated in the crypt beneath the Capitol rotunda so that it may be used in the Supreme Court Building in connection with services for the late Honorable Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. After the services, the custody of the catafalque shall then be returned to the AOC to be used in connection with such services to be conducted in National Statuary Hall. 2020-09-21 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution directs the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) to transfer to the custody of the U.S. Supreme Court the catafalque (a wooden platform) situated in the crypt beneath the Capitol rotunda so that it may be used in the Supreme Court Building in connection with services for the late Honorable Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. After the services, the custody of the catafalque shall then be returned to the AOC to be used in connection with such services to be conducted in National Statuary Hall. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution providing for the use of the catafalque situated in the crypt beneath the Rotunda of the Capitol in connection with memorial services to be conducted in the Supreme Court Building and the Capitol for the late honorable Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to make corrections in the enrollment of S. 2330 (Empowering Olympic, Paralympic, and Amateur Athletes Act of 2020). The resolution requires the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee to make a mandatory $20 million payment on January 4, 2021, to the U.S. Center for Safe Sport for the center's operating costs for FY2021 and equivalent payments for subsequent fiscal years.", "text": "A concurrent resolution to correct the enrollment of S. 2330. 2020-10-01 Passed House This concurrent resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to make corrections in the enrollment of S. 2330 (Empowering Olympic, Paralympic, and Amateur Athletes Act of 2020). The resolution requires the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee to make a mandatory $20 million payment on January 4, 2021, to the U.S. Center for Safe Sport for the center's operating costs for FY2021 and equivalent payments for subsequent fiscal years. 2020-09-23 Passed Senate This concurrent resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to make corrections in the enrollment of S. 2330 (Empowering Olympic, Paralympic, and Amateur Athletes Act of 2020). The resolution requires the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee to make a mandatory $20 million payment on January 4, 2021, to the U.S. Center for Safe Sport for the center's operating costs for FY2021 and equivalent payments for subsequent fiscal years. 2020-09-23 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to make corrections in the enrollment of S. 2330 (Empowering Olympic, Paralympic, and Amateur Athletes Act of 2020). The resolution requires the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee to make a mandatory $20 million payment on January 4, 2021, to the U.S. Center for Safe Sport for the center's operating costs for FY2021 and equivalent payments for subsequent fiscal years. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution to correct the enrollment of S. 2330."}, {"summary": "This resolution calls for renewed U.S. leadership in addressing the climate crisis that is disproportionately affecting the health, economic opportunity, and fundamental rights of children. It also recognizes the need for relevant federal departments and agencies to prepare a climate recovery plan that puts the United States on a trajectory consistent with reducing global atmospheric carbon dioxide to below 350 parts per million by the year 2100.", "text": "A concurrent resolution recognizing that the climate crisis is disproportionately affecting the health, economic opportunity, and fundamental rights of children, expressing the sense of Congress that renewed leadership by the United States is needed to address the climate crisis, and recognizing the need of the United States to develop a national, comprehensive, and science-based climate recovery plan to phase out fossil fuel emissions, protect and enhance natural sequestration, and put the United States on a path toward stabilizing the climate system. 2020-09-23 Introduced in Senate This resolution calls for renewed U.S. leadership in addressing the climate crisis that is disproportionately affecting the health, economic opportunity, and fundamental rights of children. It also recognizes the need for relevant federal departments and agencies to prepare a climate recovery plan that puts the United States on a trajectory consistent with reducing global atmospheric carbon dioxide to below 350 parts per million by the year 2100. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution recognizing that the climate crisis is disproportionately affecting the health, economic opportunity, and fundamental rights of children, expressing the sense of Congress that renewed leadership by the United States is needed to address the climate crisis, and recognizing the need of the United States to develop a national, comprehensive, and science-based climate recovery plan to phase out fossil fuel emissions, protect and enhance natural sequestration, and put the United States on a path toward stabilizing the climate system."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution supports the designation of October 28, 2020, as Honoring the Nation's First Responders Day.", "text": "A concurrent resolution expressing support for the designation of October 28, 2020, as \"Honoring the Nation's First Responders Day\". 2020-09-30 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution supports the designation of October 28, 2020, as Honoring the Nation's First Responders Day. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution expressing support for the designation of October 28, 2020, as \"Honoring the Nation's First Responders Day\"."}, {"summary": "This resolution requires all individuals in a Senate building to (1) adhere to social distancing guidelines, and (2) wear a mask while in any public area. It also requires the Senate to develop and implement a COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) testing and contact tracing program for Senators and Senate workers.", "text": "A concurrent resolution mandating procedures to ensure adequate precautions against COVID-19 in Senate buildings. 2020-10-05 Introduced in Senate This resolution requires all individuals in a Senate building to (1) adhere to social distancing guidelines, and (2) wear a mask while in any public area. It also requires the Senate to develop and implement a COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) testing and contact tracing program for Senators and Senate workers. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution mandating procedures to ensure adequate precautions against COVID-19 in Senate buildings."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution (1) affirms, on the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first slave ship, that the nation owes a debt of remembrance not only to those who lived through the injustices of slavery but also to their descendants; and (2) urges the establishment of a U.S. Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation to properly acknowledge, memorialize, and be a catalyst for progress, including toward permanently eliminating persistent racial inequities.", "text": "A concurrent resolution urging the establishment of a United States Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation. 2020-12-03 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution (1) affirms, on the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first slave ship, that the nation owes a debt of remembrance not only to those who lived through the injustices of slavery but also to their descendants; and (2) urges the establishment of a U.S. Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation to properly acknowledge, memorialize, and be a catalyst for progress, including toward permanently eliminating persistent racial inequities. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution urging the establishment of a United States Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a correction in the enrollment of S. 1869 (Secure Federal Leases from Espionage And Suspicious Entanglements Act or the Secure Federal LEASEs Act) to specify the duration of a General Services Administration reporting requirement.", "text": "A concurrent resolution correcting the enrollment of S. 1869. 2020-12-10 Passed House This concurrent resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a correction in the enrollment of S. 1869 (Secure Federal Leases from Espionage And Suspicious Entanglements Act or the Secure Federal LEASEs Act) to specify the duration of a General Services Administration reporting requirement. 2020-12-08 Passed Senate This concurrent resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a correction in the enrollment of S. 1869 (Secure Federal Leases from Espionage And Suspicious Entanglements Act or the Secure Federal LEASEs Act) to specify the duration of a General Services Administration reporting requirement. 2020-12-08 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a correction in the enrollment of S. 1869 (Secure Federal Leases from Espionage And Suspicious Entanglements Act or the Secure Federal LEASEs Act) to specify the duration of a General Services Administration reporting requirement. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution correcting the enrollment of S. 1869."}, {"summary": "This concurrent resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to make corrections in the enrollment of S. 3312 (Crisis Stabilization and Community Reentry Act of 2020), which authorizes the Department of Justice to award grants to provide clinical services for individuals with serious mental illness and substance use disorders who need post-release mental health services. The resolution expands the entities that are eligible for grants to include Indian tribes, units of local government, and community-based nonprofit organizations.", "text": "A concurrent resolution to correct the enrollment of S. 3312. 2020-12-18 Senate agreed to House amendment This concurrent resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to make corrections in the enrollment of S. 3312 (Crisis Stabilization and Community Reentry Act of 2020), which authorizes the Department of Justice to award grants to provide clinical services for individuals with serious mental illness and substance use disorders who need post-release mental health services. The resolution expands the entities that are eligible for grants to include Indian tribes, units of local government, and community-based nonprofit organizations. 2020-12-14 Introduced in Senate This concurrent resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to make corrections in the enrollment of S. 3312 (Crisis Stabilization and Community Reentry Act of 2020), which authorizes the Department of Justice to award grants to provide clinical services for individuals with serious mental illness and substance use disorders who need post-release mental health services. The resolution expands the entities that are eligible for grants to include Indian tribes, units of local government, and community-based nonprofit organizations. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution to correct the enrollment of S. 3312."}, {"summary": "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that: (1) the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, created by S.Con.Res. 28 (114th Congress), to make the necessary arrangements for the inauguration of the President-elect and the Vice President-elect of the United States, is continued with the same power and authority provided for in such resolution; and (2) the provisions of S.Con.Res. 29 (114th Congress), to authorize the rotunda and Emancipation Hall of the Capitol to be used in connection with such proceedings and ceremonies, are continued with the same power and authority provided for in such resolution.", "text": "A concurrent resolution extending the life of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies. 2017-01-03 Passed House without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that: (1) the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, created by S.Con.Res. 28 (114th Congress), to make the necessary arrangements for the inauguration of the President-elect and the Vice President-elect of the United States, is continued with the same power and authority provided for in such resolution; and (2) the provisions of S.Con.Res. 29 (114th Congress), to authorize the rotunda and Emancipation Hall of the Capitol to be used in connection with such proceedings and ceremonies, are continued with the same power and authority provided for in such resolution. 2017-01-03 Introduced in Senate Declares that: (1) the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, created by S.Con.Res. 28 (114th Congress), to make the necessary arrangements for the inauguration of the President-elect and the Vice President-elect of the United States, is continued with the same power and authority provided for in such resolution; and (2) the provisions of S.Con.Res. 29 (114th Congress), to authorize the rotunda and Emancipation Hall of the Capitol to be used in connection with such proceedings and ceremonies, are continued with the same power and authority provided for in such resolution. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution extending the life of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies."}, {"summary": "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Provides for the counting of the electoral votes for President and Vice President of the United States.", "text": "A concurrent resolution to provide for the counting on January 6, 2017, of the electoral votes for President and Vice President of the United States. 2017-01-03 Passed House without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Provides for the counting of the electoral votes for President and Vice President of the United States. 2017-01-03 Introduced in Senate Provides for the counting of the electoral votes for President and Vice President of the United States. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution to provide for the counting on January 6, 2017, of the electoral votes for President and Vice President of the United States."}, {"summary": "(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on January 12, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Highlights: This concurrent resolution establishes the FY2017 congressional budget resolution, which provides a framework for congressional consideration of revenue, spending, and other budget-related legislation. The budget resolution is a nonbinding framework used by Congress and cannot be signed into law or vetoed by the President. The resolution establishes budget enforcement procedures by setting forth rules for applying budget points of order to various legislative proposals. It also includes reconciliation instructions directing various congressional committees to submit to the congressional budget committees deficit reduction legislation, which Congress must then consider using expedited legislative procedures. The resolution includes reserve funds that provide the chairmen of the congressional budget committees with flexibility in applying budget enforcement rules to health care legislation that meets specified criteria. Full Summary: Establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2017 and sets forth budgetary levels for FY2018-FY2026. TITLE I--RECOMMENDED LEVELS AND AMOUNTS Subtitle A--Budgetary Levels in Both Houses (Sec. 1101) Recommends levels and amounts for FY2017-FY2026 for: federal revenues, new budget authority, budget outlays, deficits, public debt, and debt held by the public. (Sec. 1102) Recommends levels of new budget authority and outlays for FY2017-FY2026 for each major functional category, including: National Defense; International Affairs; General Science, Space, and Technology; Energy; Natural Resources and Environment; Agriculture; Commerce and Housing Credit; Transportation; Community and Regional Development; Education, Training, Employment, and Social Services; Health; Medicare; Income Security; Social Security; Veterans Benefits and Services; Administration of Justice; General Government; Net Interest; Allowances; and Undistributed Offsetting Receipts. Subtitle B--Levels and Amounts in the Senate (Sec. 1201) Recommends Senate levels for FY2017-FY2026 for Social Security revenues, outlays, and administrative expenses. (Sec. 1202) Recommends Senate levels of new budget authority and outlays for FY2017-FY2026 for U.S. Postal Service discretionary administrative expenses. TITLE II--RECONCILIATION (Title II includes reconciliation instructions directing congressional committees to submit deficit reduction legislation to the budget committees. Under the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, reconciliation bills are considered by Congress using expedited legislative procedures that prevent a filibuster and restrict amendments in the Senate.) (Sec. 2001) Includes reconciliation instructions directing the Senate Finance Committee and the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee to each submit to the Senate Budget Committee legislation to reduce the deficit by at least $1 billion over the FY2017-FY2026 period. Requires the legislation to be submitted by January 27, 2017. (Sec. 2002) Includes reconciliation instructions directing the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee to each submit to the House Budget Committee legislation to reduce the deficit by at least $1 billion over the FY2017-FY2026 period. Requires the legislation to be submitted by January 27, 2017. TITLE III--RESERVE FUNDS Establishes reserve funds that provide the chairmen of the congressional budget committees with flexibility in applying budget enforcement rules to health care legislation that meets specified criteria. (Under the reserve funds, the chairmen may revise committee allocations, aggregates and other appropriate levels in this resolution, and the pay-as-you-go [PAYGO] ledger in the Senate.) (Sec. 3001) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for health care legislation that would not increase the deficit over the FY2017-FY2016 period. (Sec. 3002) Establishes a reserve fund for health care legislation. Specifies that the adjustments permitted under this section may not exceed the difference obtained from subtracting $2 billion from the sum of deficit reduction over the period of the total of fiscal years FY2017-FY2026 achieved under legislation for which the chairman has exercised authority under the deficit-neutral reserve fund in section 3001. Specifies that, in the House and the Senate, legislation for which the chairman of the applicable budget committee has exercised authority pursuant to this section is exempt from: (1) the point of order against legislation increasing the short-term deficit, and (2) the point of order against legislation increasing long-term deficits or direct spending. (The short-term deficit point of order prohibits the Senate from considering legislation that would cause a net increase in the deficit in excess of $10 billion in any fiscal year provided for in the most recently adopted budget resolution unless it is fully offset over the period of all fiscal years provided for in the most recently adopted budget resolution. The long-term point of order applies to legislation that would cause a net-increase in on budget-deficits in the Senate or a net increase in direct spending in the House in excess of $5 billion in any of the 4 consecutive 10-year periods beginning with the first fiscal year that is 10 years after the budget year provided for in the most recently adopted budget resolution.) TITLE IV-OTHER MATTERS (Sec. 4001) Provides that, for the purposes of enforcing the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, the chairmen of the congressional budget committees may submit for publication in the Congressional Record allocations that are normally included in the joint statement of managers accompanying a conference report. (Sec. 4002) Provides that the discretionary administrative expenses of the Social Security Administration and the U.S. Postal Service are reflected in the allocation to the appropriations committees to ensure that the committees retain control over the expenses through the annual appropriations process. Requires the administrative expenses to be included in the cost estimates for appropriations legislation for budget enforcement purposes. (Sec. 4003) Sets forth procedures for adjustments of the allocations and aggregates included in the budget resolution. Specifies that legislation for which the House Budget Committee Chairman has made adjustments or revisions in the allocations, aggregates, and other budgetary levels of this concurrent resolution is exempt from: (1) the Cut-As-You-Go point of order, and (2) the point of order against legislation increasing long-term direct spending. (The Cut-As-You-Go point of order prohibits the House from considering legislation that would have the net effect of increasing direct spending over specified time periods. The long-term point of order prohibits the House from considering legislation that would cause a net increase in direct spending in excess of $5 billion in any of the 4 consecutive 10-year periods beginning with the first fiscal year that is 10 years after the budget year provided for in the most recently adopted budget resolution. This provision effectively allows the House Budget Committee Chairman to exempt from the points of order health care legislation that qualifies for the reserve funds in title III.) (Sec. 4004) Affirms that this budget resolution is adopted as an exercise of the rulemaking powers of the House and Senate and that either chamber has the constitutional right to change these rules.", "text": "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. 2017-01-13 Passed House without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on January 12, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Highlights: This concurrent resolution establishes the FY2017 congressional budget resolution, which provides a framework for congressional consideration of revenue, spending, and other budget-related legislation. The budget resolution is a nonbinding framework used by Congress and cannot be signed into law or vetoed by the President. The resolution establishes budget enforcement procedures by setting forth rules for applying budget points of order to various legislative proposals. It also includes reconciliation instructions directing various congressional committees to submit to the congressional budget committees deficit reduction legislation, which Congress must then consider using expedited legislative procedures. The resolution includes reserve funds that provide the chairmen of the congressional budget committees with flexibility in applying budget enforcement rules to health care legislation that meets specified criteria. Full Summary: Establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2017 and sets forth budgetary levels for FY2018-FY2026. TITLE I--RECOMMENDED LEVELS AND AMOUNTS Subtitle A--Budgetary Levels in Both Houses (Sec. 1101) Recommends levels and amounts for FY2017-FY2026 for: federal revenues, new budget authority, budget outlays, deficits, public debt, and debt held by the public. (Sec. 1102) Recommends levels of new budget authority and outlays for FY2017-FY2026 for each major functional category, including: National Defense; International Affairs; General Science, Space, and Technology; Energy; Natural Resources and Environment; Agriculture; Commerce and Housing Credit; Transportation; Community and Regional Development; Education, Training, Employment, and Social Services; Health; Medicare; Income Security; Social Security; Veterans Benefits and Services; Administration of Justice; General Government; Net Interest; Allowances; and Undistributed Offsetting Receipts. Subtitle B--Levels and Amounts in the Senate (Sec. 1201) Recommends Senate levels for FY2017-FY2026 for Social Security revenues, outlays, and administrative expenses. (Sec. 1202) Recommends Senate levels of new budget authority and outlays for FY2017-FY2026 for U.S. Postal Service discretionary administrative expenses. TITLE II--RECONCILIATION (Title II includes reconciliation instructions directing congressional committees to submit deficit reduction legislation to the budget committees. Under the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, reconciliation bills are considered by Congress using expedited legislative procedures that prevent a filibuster and restrict amendments in the Senate.) (Sec. 2001) Includes reconciliation instructions directing the Senate Finance Committee and the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee to each submit to the Senate Budget Committee legislation to reduce the deficit by at least $1 billion over the FY2017-FY2026 period. Requires the legislation to be submitted by January 27, 2017. (Sec. 2002) Includes reconciliation instructions directing the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee to each submit to the House Budget Committee legislation to reduce the deficit by at least $1 billion over the FY2017-FY2026 period. Requires the legislation to be submitted by January 27, 2017. TITLE III--RESERVE FUNDS Establishes reserve funds that provide the chairmen of the congressional budget committees with flexibility in applying budget enforcement rules to health care legislation that meets specified criteria. (Under the reserve funds, the chairmen may revise committee allocations, aggregates and other appropriate levels in this resolution, and the pay-as-you-go [PAYGO] ledger in the Senate.) (Sec. 3001) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for health care legislation that would not increase the deficit over the FY2017-FY2016 period. (Sec. 3002) Establishes a reserve fund for health care legislation. Specifies that the adjustments permitted under this section may not exceed the difference obtained from subtracting $2 billion from the sum of deficit reduction over the period of the total of fiscal years FY2017-FY2026 achieved under legislation for which the chairman has exercised authority under the deficit-neutral reserve fund in section 3001. Specifies that, in the House and the Senate, legislation for which the chairman of the applicable budget committee has exercised authority pursuant to this section is exempt from: (1) the point of order against legislation increasing the short-term deficit, and (2) the point of order against legislation increasing long-term deficits or direct spending. (The short-term deficit point of order prohibits the Senate from considering legislation that would cause a net increase in the deficit in excess of $10 billion in any fiscal year provided for in the most recently adopted budget resolution unless it is fully offset over the period of all fiscal years provided for in the most recently adopted budget resolution. The long-term point of order applies to legislation that would cause a net-increase in on budget-deficits in the Senate or a net increase in direct spending in the House in excess of $5 billion in any of the 4 consecutive 10-year periods beginning with the first fiscal year that is 10 years after the budget year provided for in the most recently adopted budget resolution.) TITLE IV-OTHER MATTERS (Sec. 4001) Provides that, for the purposes of enforcing the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, the chairmen of the congressional budget committees may submit for publication in the Congressional Record allocations that are normally included in the joint statement of managers accompanying a conference report. (Sec. 4002) Provides that the discretionary administrative expenses of the Social Security Administration and the U.S. Postal Service are reflected in the allocation to the appropriations committees to ensure that the committees retain control over the expenses through the annual appropriations process. Requires the administrative expenses to be included in the cost estimates for appropriations legislation for budget enforcement purposes. (Sec. 4003) Sets forth procedures for adjustments of the allocations and aggregates included in the budget resolution. Specifies that legislation for which the House Budget Committee Chairman has made adjustments or revisions in the allocations, aggregates, and other budgetary levels of this concurrent resolution is exempt from: (1) the Cut-As-You-Go point of order, and (2) the point of order against legislation increasing long-term direct spending. (The Cut-As-You-Go point of order prohibits the House from considering legislation that would have the net effect of increasing direct spending over specified time periods. The long-term point of order prohibits the House from considering legislation that would cause a net increase in direct spending in excess of $5 billion in any of the 4 consecutive 10-year periods beginning with the first fiscal year that is 10 years after the budget year provided for in the most recently adopted budget resolution. This provision effectively allows the House Budget Committee Chairman to exempt from the points of order health care legislation that qualifies for the reserve funds in title III.) (Sec. 4004) Affirms that this budget resolution is adopted as an exercise of the rulemaking powers of the House and Senate and that either chamber has the constitutional right to change these rules. 2017-01-12 Passed Senate without amendment Highlights: This concurrent resolution establishes the FY2017 congressional budget resolution, which provides a framework for congressional consideration of revenue, spending, and other budget-related legislation. The budget resolution is a nonbinding framework used by Congress and cannot be signed into law or vetoed by the President. The resolution establishes budget enforcement procedures by setting forth rules for applying budget points of order to various legislative proposals. It also includes reconciliation instructions directing various congressional committees to submit to the congressional budget committees deficit reduction legislation, which Congress must then consider using expedited legislative procedures. The resolution includes reserve funds that provide the chairmen of the congressional budget committees with flexibility in applying budget enforcement rules to health care legislation that meets specified criteria. Full Summary: Establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2017 and sets forth budgetary levels for FY2018-FY2026. TITLE I--RECOMMENDED LEVELS AND AMOUNTS Subtitle A--Budgetary Levels in Both Houses (Sec. 1101) Recommends levels and amounts for FY2017-FY2026 for: federal revenues, new budget authority, budget outlays, deficits, public debt, and debt held by the public. (Sec. 1102) Recommends levels of new budget authority and outlays for FY2017-FY2026 for each major functional category, including: National Defense; International Affairs; General Science, Space, and Technology; Energy; Natural Resources and Environment; Agriculture; Commerce and Housing Credit; Transportation; Community and Regional Development; Education, Training, Employment, and Social Services; Health; Medicare; Income Security; Social Security; Veterans Benefits and Services; Administration of Justice; General Government; Net Interest; Allowances; and Undistributed Offsetting Receipts. Subtitle B--Levels and Amounts in the Senate (Sec. 1201) Recommends Senate levels for FY2017-FY2026 for Social Security revenues, outlays, and administrative expenses. (Sec. 1202) Recommends Senate levels of new budget authority and outlays for FY2017-FY2026 for U.S. Postal Service discretionary administrative expenses. TITLE II--RECONCILIATION (Title II includes reconciliation instructions directing congressional committees to submit deficit reduction legislation to the budget committees. Under the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, reconciliation bills are considered by Congress using expedited legislative procedures that prevent a filibuster and restrict amendments in the Senate.) (Sec. 2001) Includes reconciliation instructions directing the Senate Finance Committee and the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee to each submit to the Senate Budget Committee legislation to reduce the deficit by at least $1 billion over the FY2017-FY2026 period. Requires the legislation to be submitted by January 27, 2017. (Sec. 2002) Includes reconciliation instructions directing the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee to each submit to the House Budget Committee legislation to reduce the deficit by at least $1 billion over the FY2017-FY2026 period. Requires the legislation to be submitted by January 27, 2017. TITLE III--RESERVE FUNDS Establishes reserve funds that provide the chairmen of the congressional budget committees with flexibility in applying budget enforcement rules to health care legislation that meets specified criteria. (Under the reserve funds, the chairmen may revise committee allocations, aggregates and other appropriate levels in this resolution, and the pay-as-you-go [PAYGO] ledger in the Senate.) (Sec. 3001) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for health care legislation that would not increase the deficit over the FY2017-FY2016 period. (Sec. 3002) Establishes a reserve fund for health care legislation. Specifies that the adjustments permitted under this section may not exceed the difference obtained from subtracting $2 billion from the sum of deficit reduction over the period of the total of fiscal years FY2017-FY2026 achieved under legislation for which the chairman has exercised authority under the deficit-neutral reserve fund in section 3001. Specifies that, in the House and the Senate, legislation for which the chairman of the applicable budget committee has exercised authority pursuant to this section is exempt from: (1) the point of order against legislation increasing the short-term deficit, and (2) the point of order against legislation increasing long-term deficits or direct spending. (The short-term deficit point of order prohibits the Senate from considering legislation that would cause a net increase in the deficit in excess of $10 billion in any fiscal year provided for in the most recently adopted budget resolution unless it is fully offset over the period of all fiscal years provided for in the most recently adopted budget resolution. The long-term point of order applies to legislation that would cause a net-increase in on budget-deficits in the Senate or a net increase in direct spending in the House in excess of $5 billion in any of the 4 consecutive 10-year periods beginning with the first fiscal year that is 10 years after the budget year provided for in the most recently adopted budget resolution.) TITLE IV-OTHER MATTERS (Sec. 4001) Provides that, for the purposes of enforcing the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, the chairmen of the congressional budget committees may submit for publication in the Congressional Record allocations that are normally included in the joint statement of managers accompanying a conference report. (Sec. 4002) Provides that the discretionary administrative expenses of the Social Security Administration and the U.S. Postal Service are reflected in the allocation to the appropriations committees to ensure that the committees retain control over the expenses through the annual appropriations process. Requires the administrative expenses to be included in the cost estimates for appropriations legislation for budget enforcement purposes. (Sec. 4003) Sets forth procedures for adjustments of the allocations and aggregates included in the budget resolution. Specifies that legislation for which the House Budget Committee Chairman has made adjustments or revisions in the allocations, aggregates, and other budgetary levels of this concurrent resolution is exempt from: (1) the Cut-As-You-Go point of order, and (2) the point of order against legislation increasing long-term direct spending. (The Cut-As-You-Go point of order prohibits the House from considering legislation that would have the net effect of increasing direct spending over specified time periods. The long-term point of order prohibits the House from considering legislation that would cause a net increase in direct spending in excess of $5 billion in any of the 4 consecutive 10-year periods beginning with the first fiscal year that is 10 years after the budget year provided for in the most recently adopted budget resolution. This provision effectively allows the House Budget Committee Chairman to exempt from the points of order health care legislation that qualifies for the reserve funds in title III.) (Sec. 4004) Affirms that this budget resolution is adopted as an exercise of the rulemaking powers of the House and Senate and that either chamber has the constitutional right to change these rules. 2017-01-03 Introduced in Senate Establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2017 and sets forth budgetary levels for FY2018-FY2026. Recommends levels and amounts for FY2017-FY2026 in both houses of Congress for: federal revenues, new budget authority, budget outlays, deficits, public debt, debt held by the public, and the major functional categories of spending. Recommends levels and amounts for FY2017-FY2026 in the Senate for Social Security and Postal Service discretionary administrative expenses. Includes reconciliation instructions directing the Senate Finance Committee; and the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee to each submit deficit reduction legislation to the Senate Budget Committee by January 27, 2017. Includes reconciliation instructions directing the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee to each submit deficit reduction legislation to the House Budget Committee by January 27, 2017. (Under the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, reconciliation bills are considered by Congress using expedited legislative procedures that prevent a filibuster and restrict amendments in the Senate.) Establishes: (1) a deficit-neutral reserve fund for health care legislation, and (2) a reserve fund for health care legislation. (The reserve funds provide the chairmen of the congressional budget committees with flexibility in applying budget enforcement rules to health care legislation that meets specified criteria. Under the reserve funds, the chairmen may revise committee allocations, aggregates and other appropriate levels in this resolution, and the pay-as-you-go [PAYGO] ledger in the Senate.) text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "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."}, {"summary": "Calls upon President-elect Donald J. Trump to: (1) follow the precedent established by prior Presidents and convert his assets to conflict-free holdings, adopt blind trusts, or take other equivalent measures to ensure compliance with the Emoluments Clause of the U.S. Constitution; and (2) not use the powers or opportunities of his position as President-elect or President of the United States for any purpose related to the Trump Organization. Declares that in the absence of such actions or specific authorization by Congress, Congress regards dealings that Donald Trump, as President, may have through his companies with foreign governments or entities owned or controlled by foreign governments to be potential violations of such clause.", "text": "A concurrent resolution clarifying any potential misunderstanding as to whether actions taken by President-elect Donald Trump constitute a violation of the Emoluments Clause, and calling on President-elect Trump to divest his interest in, and sever his relationship to, the Trump Organization. 2017-01-04 Introduced in Senate Calls upon President-elect Donald J. Trump to: (1) follow the precedent established by prior Presidents and convert his assets to conflict-free holdings, adopt blind trusts, or take other equivalent measures to ensure compliance with the Emoluments Clause of the U.S. Constitution; and (2) not use the powers or opportunities of his position as President-elect or President of the United States for any purpose related to the Trump Organization. Declares that in the absence of such actions or specific authorization by Congress, Congress regards dealings that Donald Trump, as President, may have through his companies with foreign governments or entities owned or controlled by foreign governments to be potential violations of such clause. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution clarifying any potential misunderstanding as to whether actions taken by President-elect Donald Trump constitute a violation of the Emoluments Clause, and calling on President-elect Trump to divest his interest in, and sever his relationship to, the Trump Organization."}, {"summary": "Calls for honoring the 231st anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom on Religious Freedom Day, January 16, 2017. Affirms that: religious freedom includes the right of individuals of any faith and individuals of no faith to live, work, associate, and worship in accordance with their beliefs; all people of the United States can be unified in supporting religious freedom because it is a fundamental human right; and the American people will remain forever unshackled in matters of faith.", "text": "A concurrent resolution affirming the importance of religious freedom as a fundamental human right that is essential to a free society and protected for all people of the United States under the Constitution of the United States, and recognizing the 231st anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom. 2017-01-17 Introduced in Senate Calls for honoring the 231st anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom on Religious Freedom Day, January 16, 2017. Affirms that: religious freedom includes the right of individuals of any faith and individuals of no faith to live, work, associate, and worship in accordance with their beliefs; all people of the United States can be unified in supporting religious freedom because it is a fundamental human right; and the American people will remain forever unshackled in matters of faith. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution affirming the importance of religious freedom as a fundamental human right that is essential to a free society and protected for all people of the United States under the Constitution of the United States, and recognizing the 231st anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom."}, {"summary": "Declares that Congress should not impose any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge: (1) relating to the public performance of sound recordings on a local radio station for broadcasting sound recordings over the air, or (2) on any business for the public performance of sound recordings on a local radio station broadcast over the air.", "text": "A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. 2017-01-24 Introduced in Senate Declares that Congress should not impose any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge: (1) relating to the public performance of sound recordings on a local radio station for broadcasting sound recordings over the air, or (2) on any business for the public performance of sound recordings on a local radio station broadcast over the air. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act."}, {"summary": "Expresses the sense of Congress that the tax exemption of fraternal benefit societies continues to generate significant returns to the United States and that the work of such societies should continue to be promoted.", "text": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies have historically provided and continue to provide critical benefits to the people and communities of the United States. 2017-03-02 Introduced in Senate Expresses the sense of Congress that the tax exemption of fraternal benefit societies continues to generate significant returns to the United States and that the work of such societies should continue to be promoted. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies have historically provided and continue to provide critical benefits to the people and communities of the United States."}, {"summary": "Finds that the promised actions outlined by President Trump at his January 11, 2017, press conference are inadequate and insufficient to ensure compliance with the Emoluments Clause of the Constitution. Calls upon President Trump to: (1) follow the precedent established by prior Presidents and convert his assets to conflict-free holdings, adopt blind trusts, or take other equivalent measures; and (2) not use the powers or opportunities of his position as President for any purpose related to the Trump Organization. Declares that in the absence of express affirmative authorization by Congress, Congress regards dealings that President Trump may have through his companies with foreign governments or entities owned or controlled by foreign governments to be potential violations of such clause.", "text": "A concurrent resolution clarifying any potential misunderstanding as to whether actions taken by President Donald J. Trump constitute a violation of the Emoluments Clause, and calling on President Trump to divest his interest in, and sever his relationship to, the Trump Organization. 2017-03-02 Introduced in Senate Finds that the promised actions outlined by President Trump at his January 11, 2017, press conference are inadequate and insufficient to ensure compliance with the Emoluments Clause of the Constitution. Calls upon President Trump to: (1) follow the precedent established by prior Presidents and convert his assets to conflict-free holdings, adopt blind trusts, or take other equivalent measures; and (2) not use the powers or opportunities of his position as President for any purpose related to the Trump Organization. Declares that in the absence of express affirmative authorization by Congress, Congress regards dealings that President Trump may have through his companies with foreign governments or entities owned or controlled by foreign governments to be potential violations of such clause. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution clarifying any potential misunderstanding as to whether actions taken by President Donald J. Trump constitute a violation of the Emoluments Clause, and calling on President Trump to divest his interest in, and sever his relationship to, the Trump Organization."}, {"summary": "Recognizes the George C. Marshall Museum and George C. Marshall Research Library in Lexington, Virginia, as the "National George C. Marshall Museum and Library."", "text": "A concurrent resolution recognizing the George C. Marshall Museum and George C. Marshall Research Library in Lexington, Virginia, as the National George C. Marshall Museum and Library. 2017-03-15 Introduced in Senate Recognizes the George C. Marshall Museum and George C. Marshall Research Library in Lexington, Virginia, as the "National George C. Marshall Museum and Library." text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution recognizing the George C. Marshall Museum and George C. Marshall Research Library in Lexington, Virginia, as the National George C. Marshall Museum and Library."}, {"summary": "Expresses the sense of Congress that the Department of the Navy should name the next U.S. Navy nuclear powered submarine the USS Los Alamos.", "text": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the Secretary of the Navy should name the next nuclear powered submarine of the United States Navy the \"USS Los Alamos\". 2017-03-21 Introduced in Senate Expresses the sense of Congress that the Department of the Navy should name the next U.S. Navy nuclear powered submarine the USS Los Alamos. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the Secretary of the Navy should name the next nuclear powered submarine of the United States Navy the \"USS Los Alamos\"."}, {"summary": "Celebrates, during Women's History Month, the life and legacy of Henrietta Lacks. Honors Lacks as a hero of modern medicine for contributions to the medical discoveries resulting from her HeLa cells, which helped make possible some of the most important medical advances of the last century. Recognizes her legacy, which has contributed to developments in bioethics and patient rights.", "text": "A concurrent resolution recognizing the life and legacy of Henrietta Lacks during Women's History Month. 2017-03-22 Introduced in Senate Celebrates, during Women's History Month, the life and legacy of Henrietta Lacks. Honors Lacks as a hero of modern medicine for contributions to the medical discoveries resulting from her HeLa cells, which helped make possible some of the most important medical advances of the last century. Recognizes her legacy, which has contributed to developments in bioethics and patient rights. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution recognizing the life and legacy of Henrietta Lacks during Women's History Month."}, {"summary": "Recognizes that the intent of the Agent Orange Act of 1991 included the presumption that veterans who served in the Armed Forces in the bays, harbors, and territorial seas of the Republic of Vietnam between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975, served in Vietnam for all purposes under the Agent Orange Act of 1991. Expresses the intent that such veterans who served in those areas and other areas exposed to Agent Orange who have been diagnosed with connected medical conditions should be equally recognized for such exposure through equitable benefits and coverage as those who served in the inland rivers and on the Vietnamese land mass. Calls on the Department of Veterans Affairs to review its policy that excludes presumptive coverage for Agent Orange exposure for such veterans.", "text": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that those who served in the bays, harbors, and territorial seas of the Republic of Vietnam during the period beginning on January 9, 1962, and ending on May 7, 1975, should be presumed to have served in the Republic of Vietnam for all purposes under the Agent Orange Act of 1991. 2017-04-04 Introduced in Senate Recognizes that the intent of the Agent Orange Act of 1991 included the presumption that veterans who served in the Armed Forces in the bays, harbors, and territorial seas of the Republic of Vietnam between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975, served in Vietnam for all purposes under the Agent Orange Act of 1991. Expresses the intent that such veterans who served in those areas and other areas exposed to Agent Orange who have been diagnosed with connected medical conditions should be equally recognized for such exposure through equitable benefits and coverage as those who served in the inland rivers and on the Vietnamese land mass. Calls on the Department of Veterans Affairs to review its policy that excludes presumptive coverage for Agent Orange exposure for such veterans. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that those who served in the bays, harbors, and territorial seas of the Republic of Vietnam during the period beginning on January 9, 1962, and ending on May 7, 1975, should be presumed to have served in the Republic of Vietnam for all purposes under the Agent Orange Act of 1991."}, {"summary": "Calls upon the President to issue a proclamation: reaffirming the U.S. commitment to the Guiding Principles of the Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe; reasserting the U.S. commitment to full implementation of the Helsinki Final Act; urging all participating states to fully implement their commitments under such Act and to respect each other's sovereign right to join alliances; condemning the violation of all ten core Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) principles enshrined in the Helsinki Final Act by the Russian Federation with respect to other OSCE participating states; and condemning all other violations of the Helsinki Final Act and its fundamental guiding principles. Calls upon the President to convey to all signatory states of such Act that respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, democratic principles, economic liberty, and the implementation of related commitments continue to be vital elements in promoting democracy, peace, and unity in the region covered by the OSCE.", "text": "A concurrent resolution calling upon the President to issue a proclamation recognizing the abiding importance of the Helsinki Final Act and its relevance to the national security of the United States. 2017-04-26 Introduced in Senate Calls upon the President to issue a proclamation: reaffirming the U.S. commitment to the Guiding Principles of the Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe; reasserting the U.S. commitment to full implementation of the Helsinki Final Act; urging all participating states to fully implement their commitments under such Act and to respect each other's sovereign right to join alliances; condemning the violation of all ten core Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) principles enshrined in the Helsinki Final Act by the Russian Federation with respect to other OSCE participating states; and condemning all other violations of the Helsinki Final Act and its fundamental guiding principles. Calls upon the President to convey to all signatory states of such Act that respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, democratic principles, economic liberty, and the implementation of related commitments continue to be vital elements in promoting democracy, peace, and unity in the region covered by the OSCE. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution calling upon the President to issue a proclamation recognizing the abiding importance of the Helsinki Final Act and its relevance to the national security of the United States."}, {"summary": "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate passed version is repeated here.) (Sec. 1) Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event on June 11, 2017, to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I.", "text": "A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I. 2017-05-24 Passed House without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate passed version is repeated here.) (Sec. 1) Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event on June 11, 2017, to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I. 2017-04-27 Passed Senate without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) (Sec. 1) Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event on June 11, 2017, to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I. 2017-04-27 Introduced in Senate Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event on June 11, 2017, to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I."}, {"summary": "(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on July 27, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Supports the designation of October 28, 2017, as Honoring the Nation's First Responders Day.", "text": "A concurrent resolution expressing support for the designation of October 28, 2017, as \"Honoring the Nation's First Responders Day\". 2017-08-03 Passed Senate amended (This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on July 27, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Supports the designation of October 28, 2017, as Honoring the Nation's First Responders Day. 2017-07-27 Reported to Senate with amendment(s) Supports the designation of October 28, 2017, as Honoring the Nation's First Responders Day. 2017-05-18 Introduced in Senate Supports the designation of October 28, 2017, as Honoring the Nation's First Responders Day. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution expressing support for the designation of October 28, 2017, as \"Honoring the Nation's First Responders Day\"."}, {"summary": "Expresses the sense of Congress that: the continuing success of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is in the national economic interest of the United States, APEC should be a part of the U.S. diplomatic and economic strategy for the Asia-Pacific region, and the United States should continue to engage APEC in promoting economic growth through the adoption of rules-based policies to strengthen trade and investment between the United States and other APEC members.", "text": "A concurrent resolution expressing support for strengthening engagement between the United States and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation. 2017-05-18 Introduced in Senate Expresses the sense of Congress that: the continuing success of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is in the national economic interest of the United States, APEC should be a part of the U.S. diplomatic and economic strategy for the Asia-Pacific region, and the United States should continue to engage APEC in promoting economic growth through the adoption of rules-based policies to strengthen trade and investment between the United States and other APEC members. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution expressing support for strengthening engagement between the United States and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation."}, {"summary": "Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should withdraw from the Paris Agreement on climate change, adopted in December 2015.", "text": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should withdraw from the Paris Agreement, adopted in December 2015. 2017-05-22 Introduced in Senate Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should withdraw from the Paris Agreement on climate change, adopted in December 2015. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should withdraw from the Paris Agreement, adopted in December 2015."}, {"summary": "Honors the career of Major League Baseball player David Americo Ortiz Arias.", "text": "A concurrent resolution honoring David Americo Ortiz Arias, the 3-time World Series Champion Major League Baseball player who played for the Minnesota Twins and the Boston Red Sox for a combined 20 seasons. 2017-06-22 Introduced in Senate Honors the career of Major League Baseball player David Americo Ortiz Arias. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution honoring David Americo Ortiz Arias, the 3-time World Series Champion Major League Baseball player who played for the Minnesota Twins and the Boston Red Sox for a combined 20 seasons."}, {"summary": "Recognizes Folk and Traditional Arts and Culture Week in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival.", "text": "A concurrent resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. 2017-06-27 Introduced in Senate Recognizes Folk and Traditional Arts and Culture Week in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival."}, {"summary": "Expresses the sense of Congress that the final rule issued on May 23, 2016, by the Department of Labor titled "Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales and Computer Employees": (1) would provide more than 13 million workers with greater economic security, (2) was created through the legally valid exercises of the congressionally delegated authority of the Department of Labor under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, and (3) should be defended and enforced with due haste.", "text": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the overtime rule published in the Federal Register by the Secretary of Labor on May 23, 2016, would provide millions of workers with greater economic security and was a legally valid exercise of the authority of the Secretary under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938. 2017-06-29 Introduced in Senate Expresses the sense of Congress that the final rule issued on May 23, 2016, by the Department of Labor titled "Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales and Computer Employees": (1) would provide more than 13 million workers with greater economic security, (2) was created through the legally valid exercises of the congressionally delegated authority of the Department of Labor under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, and (3) should be defended and enforced with due haste. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the overtime rule published in the Federal Register by the Secretary of Labor on May 23, 2016, would provide millions of workers with greater economic security and was a legally valid exercise of the authority of the Secretary under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938."}, {"summary": "Recognizes Liu Xiaobo for his decades of peaceful struggle for basic human rights and democracy in the People's Republic of China. Urges the Chinese government to unconditionally release Liu Xiaobo and his wife, Liu Xia, and the President to seek their humanitarian transfer from China so that Liu Xiaobo can seek medical treatment in the United States or elsewhere overseas.", "text": "A concurrent resolution urging the Government of the People's Republic of China to unconditionally release Liu Xiaobo, together with his wife Liu Xia, to allow them to freely meet with friends, family, and counsel and seek medical treatment wherever they desire. 2017-06-29 Introduced in Senate Recognizes Liu Xiaobo for his decades of peaceful struggle for basic human rights and democracy in the People's Republic of China. Urges the Chinese government to unconditionally release Liu Xiaobo and his wife, Liu Xia, and the President to seek their humanitarian transfer from China so that Liu Xiaobo can seek medical treatment in the United States or elsewhere overseas. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution urging the Government of the People's Republic of China to unconditionally release Liu Xiaobo, together with his wife Liu Xia, to allow them to freely meet with friends, family, and counsel and seek medical treatment wherever they desire."}, {"summary": "Whole of Society Cyber Personnel Cooperation Resolution of 2017 Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the Department of Defense (DOD) should fully use the Intergovernmental Personnel Act Mobility Program and the DOD Information Technology Exchange Program to obtain cyber personnel across the government by leveraging cyber capabilities found at the state and local government level and in the private sector in order to meet the needs of DOD for cybersecurity professionals, and (2) DOD should implement at the earliest practicable date a strategy that includes policies and plans to fully use such programs to obtain such personnel for DOD.", "text": "Whole of Society Cyber Personnel Cooperation Resolution of 2017 2017-07-20 Introduced in Senate Whole of Society Cyber Personnel Cooperation Resolution of 2017 Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the Department of Defense (DOD) should fully use the Intergovernmental Personnel Act Mobility Program and the DOD Information Technology Exchange Program to obtain cyber personnel across the government by leveraging cyber capabilities found at the state and local government level and in the private sector in order to meet the needs of DOD for cybersecurity professionals, and (2) DOD should implement at the earliest practicable date a strategy that includes policies and plans to fully use such programs to obtain such personnel for DOD. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "Whole of Society Cyber Personnel Cooperation Resolution of 2017"}, {"summary": "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center on October 25, 2017, for a ceremony to present a Congressional Gold Medal collectively to the Filipino Veterans of World War II in recognition of their dedicated military service.", "text": "A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the Filipino Veterans of World War II. 2017-09-12 Passed House without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center on October 25, 2017, for a ceremony to present a Congressional Gold Medal collectively to the Filipino Veterans of World War II in recognition of their dedicated military service. 2017-09-06 Passed Senate without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center on October 25, 2017, for a ceremony to present a Congressional Gold Medal collectively to the Filipino Veterans of World War II in recognition of their dedicated military service. 2017-09-06 Introduced in Senate Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center on October 25, 2017, for a ceremony to present a Congressional Gold Medal collectively to the Filipino Veterans of World War II in recognition of their dedicated military service. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the Filipino Veterans of World War II."}, {"summary": "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make specified corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 601 (Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 and Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements Act, 2017).", "text": "Providing for a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 601. 2017-09-08 Passed House without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make specified corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 601 (Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 and Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements Act, 2017). 2017-09-07 Passed Senate without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make specified corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 601 (Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 and Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements Act, 2017). 2017-09-07 Introduced in Senate Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make specified corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 601 (Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 and Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements Act, 2017). text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "Providing for a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 601."}, {"summary": "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Highlights: This concurrent resolution establishes the FY2018 congressional budget resolution, which provides a framework for congressional consideration of legislation addressing revenues, spending, and other budget-related issues. The budget resolution is a nonbinding framework used by Congress and cannot be signed into law or vetoed by the President. The resolution establishes budget enforcement procedures by setting forth rules for applying budget points of order to various legislative proposals. It also includes reconciliation instructions directing various congressional committees to submit legislation to the congressional budget committees that meets specified requirements regarding the effect on the deficit. Reconciliation bills are considered by Congress using expedited legislative procedures that prevent a filibuster and restrict amendments in the Senate. The resolution also includes reserve funds that provide the chairman of the Senate Budget Committee with flexibility in applying budget enforcement rules to legislation that meets specified criteria. Full Summary: Establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2018 and sets forth budgetary levels for FY2019-FY2027. TITLE I--RECOMMENDED LEVELS AND AMOUNTS Subtitle A--Budgetary Levels in Both Houses (Sec. 1101) Recommends levels and amounts for FY2018-FY2027 for: federal revenues, new budget authority, budget outlays, deficits, public debt, and debt held by the public. (Sec. 1102) Recommends levels of new budget authority and outlays for FY2018-FY2027 for each major functional category, including: National Defense; International Affairs; General Science, Space, and Technology; Energy; Natural Resources and Environment; Agriculture; Commerce and Housing Credit; Transportation; Community and Regional Development; Education, Training, Employment, and Social Services; Health; Medicare; Income Security; Social Security; Veterans Benefits and Services; Administration of Justice; General Government; Net Interest; Allowances; Undistributed Offsetting Receipts; and Overseas Contingency Operations. Subtitle B--Levels and Amounts in the Senate (Sec. 1201) Recommends Senate levels for FY2018-FY2027 for Social Security revenues, outlays, and administrative expenses. (Sec. 1202) Recommends Senate levels of new budget authority and outlays for FY2018-FY2027 for U.S. Postal Service discretionary administrative expenses. TITLE II--RECONCILIATION (Title II includes reconciliation instructions directing congressional committees to submit legislation to the budget committees. Under the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, reconciliation bills are considered by Congress using expedited legislative procedures that prevent a filibuster and restrict amendments in the Senate.) (Sec. 2001) Includes reconciliation instructions directing: (1) the Senate Finance Committee to report changes in laws within its jurisdiction that increase the deficit by no more than $1.5 trillion over FY2018-FY2027, and (2) the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee to report changes in laws within its jurisdiction that reduce the deficit by at least $1 billion over FY2018-FY2027. Requires the committees to submit the recommendations to the Senate Budget Committee by November 13, 2017. (Sec. 2002) Includes reconciliation instructions directing: (1) the House Ways and Means Committee to submit changes in laws within its jurisdiction that increase the deficit by no more than $1.5 trillion over FY2018-FY2027, and (2) the House Natural Resources Committee to submit changes in laws within its jurisdiction that reduce the deficit by at least $1 billion over FY2018-FY2027. Requires the committees to submit the recommendations to the House Budget Committee by November 13, 2017. TITLE III--RESERVE FUNDS Establishes reserve funds that provide the Senate Budget Committee Chairman with flexibility in applying budget enforcement rules to legislation that meets specified criteria. (Under the reserve funds, the chairman may revise committee allocations, aggregates and other appropriate levels in this resolution, and the pay-as-you-go [PAYGO] ledger. Deficit-neutral reserve funds generally apply to legislation that: (1) addresses specified policy issues, and (2) does not increase the deficit over a specified time period or periods. The resolution also includes two reserve funds that do not include a requirement regarding the effect on the deficit.) (Sec. 3001) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to repealing or replacing the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010. (Sec. 3002) Establishes a revenue-neutral reserve fund for legislation that: (1) reforms the Internal Revenue Code, (2) is revenue neutral, and (3) would not increase the deficit over the FY2018-FY2017 period. (Sec. 3003) Establishes a reserve fund for legislation considered pursuant to the reconciliation instructions included in section 2001 of this resolution. Specifies that legislation for which the chairman has exercised authority pursuant to this section is exempt from the point of order against legislation increasing the short-term deficit. (The point of order prohibits the Senate from considering legislation that would cause a net increase in the deficit in excess of $10 billion in any fiscal year provided for in the most recently adopted budget resolution unless it is fully offset over the period of all fiscal years provided for in the most recently adopted budget resolution.) (Sec. 3004) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to an extension of the State Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). (Sec. 3005) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to: addressing the opioid and substance abuse crisis; protecting and assisting victims of domestic abuse; foster care, child care, marriage, and fatherhood programs; making it easier to save for retirement; reforming the public housing system; the Community Development Block Grant Program; or extending expiring health care provisions. (Sec. 3006) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to: amending the Higher Education Act of 1965; ensuring state flexibility in education; enhancing outcomes with federal workforce development, job training, and reemployment programs; the consolidation and streamlining of overlapping early learning and child care programs; educational programs for individuals with disabilities; or child nutrition programs. (Sec. 3007) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to the American banking system. (Sec. 3008) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to: the farm bill; American energy policies; the Nuclear Regulatory Commission; North American energy development; infrastructure, transportation, and water development; the Federal Aviation Administration; the National Flood Insurance Program; state mineral royalty revenues; or soda ash royalties. (Sec. 3009) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to: improving military readiness, including deferred Facilities Sustainment Restoration and Modernization; military technological superiority; structural defense reforms; or strengthening cybersecurity efforts. (Sec. 3010) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to improving the delivery of benefits and services to veterans and service members. (Sec. 3011) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to: the Endangered Species Act of 1973, forest health and wildfire prevention and control, resources for wildland firefighting for the Forest Service and the Department of the Interior; the Payments in Lieu of Taxes Program (PILT), or the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination program. (Sec. 3012) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to: securing the U.S. border, ending human trafficking, or stopping the transportation of narcotics into the United States. (Sec. 3013) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to: reducing costs to businesses and individuals stemming from federal regulations, increasing commerce and economic growth, or enhancing job creation. (Sec. 3014) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to modifying statutory budget controls. (Sec. 3015) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to the prevention of taxpayer bailouts of pension plans. (Sec. 3016) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to implementing work requirements in all means-tested federal welfare programs. (Sec. 3017) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to protecting the Medicare program, which may include repealing the Independent Payment Advisory Board. (Sec. 3018) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to making the cost of child and dependent care more affordable and useful for American families. (Sec. 3019) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to worker training programs. (Sec. 3020) Establishes a reserve fund for legislation relating to providing disaster funds for relief and recovery to areas devastated by hurricanes and flooding in 2017. TITLE IV--BUDGET PROCESS Subtitle A--Budget Enforcement (Sec. 4101) Updates the existing point of order against advanced appropriations to conform to the new budget window. (Under the resolution, an advanced appropriation is any new budget authority provided in appropriations legislation for FY2018 that first becomes available after FY2018, or any new budget authority provided in appropriations legislation for FY2019 that first becomes available after FY2019. The point of order limits advanced appropriations to specified accounts and prohibits total advanced appropriations from exceeding $28.852 billion in new budget authority in each year). (Sec. 4102) Extends the point of order restricting the inclusion of certain changes in mandatory programs (CHIMPS) to appropriations legislation for FY2018-FY2020. Limits CHIMPS that reduce budget authority in the budget year but do not decrease outlays over the period of the total of the current year, budget year, and all fiscal years covered under the most recently adopted budget resolution. Limit CHIMPS to: $17 billion for FY2018, $15 billion for FY2019, and $15 billion for FY2020. (Sec. 4103) Establishes a point of order against appropriations legislation that includes CHIMPS that would cause the absolute value of the total budget authority of all CHIMPs affecting the Crime Victims Fund for FY2018 to exceed $11.224 billion. (Sec. 4104) Establishes a point of order against a provision designating FY2018 funds as for Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO). (Sec. 4105) Establishes a point of order against amendments to reconciliation bills considered pursuant to section 2001 if the chairman of the Senate Budget Committee is unable to determine the effect that the amendment or motion would have on budget authority, outlays, direct spending, entitlement authority, revenues, deficits, or surpluses. (Sec. 4106) Repeals the existing Senate Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) point of order that prohibits the consideration of legislation that would cause or increase an on-budget deficit over specified six- and eleven-year time periods. Replaces the point of order with a new PAYGO point of order that continues the six-year and eleven-year time periods and adds two additional time periods during which the legislation may not cause or increase an on-budget deficit: (1) the current year, and (2) the budget year. (Sec. 4107) Directs the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) and the Joint Committee on Taxation to provide estimates of the macroeconomic effects of major legislation. (These estimates are frequently referred to as dynamic scoring and include estimates of the budgetary effects from changes in economic output, employment, capital stock, interest rates, and other macroeconomic variables resulting from the legislation.) Requires the estimates, to the extent practicable, to include the distributional effects across income categories resulting from major legislation. (Sec. 4108) Permits the chairman of the Senate Budget Committee to adjust the committee allocations, aggregates, allocations, levels, and limits contained this resolution if a measure becomes law that amends the discretionary spending limits established under Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to increase the limit for the revised security category for FY2018 to $640 billion. (Sec. 4109) Permits the chairman of the Senate Budget Committee to adjust: (1) discretionary spending limits established under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985; and (2) committee allocations, budgetary aggregates, allocations, and levels included in this resolution for legislation that provides wildfire suppression funding. (Sec. 4110) Permits the chairman of the Senate Budget Committee to reduce committee allocations if legislation decreases direct spending for any fiscal year and authorizes appropriations for the same purpose. (Sec. 4111) Repeals points of order: (1) against voting on passage of legislation unless the CBO cost estimate was available on CBO's website at least 28 hours before the vote, and (2) protecting savings in reconciliation legislation from amendments that increase the deficit. (Sec. 4112) Makes technical corrections to provisions regarding the designation of emergency spending. (Sec. 4113) Permits the chairman of the Senate Budget Committee to file in the Congressional Record committee allocations enforcing this resolution if the resolution passes both the House and Senate in identical form, a conference committee is not convened, and a joint explanatory statement is not produced. Subtitle B--Other Provisions (Sec. 4201) Directs Senate committees to review programs and tax expenditures within their jurisdiction to identify waste, fraud, abuse, or duplication and increase the use of performance data to inform committee work. (Sec. 4202) Requires the joint explanatory statement accompanying the conference report on the budget resolution to include amounts for the discretionary administrative expenses of the Social Security Administration and the U.S. Postal Service in the allocations to the appropriations committees. (Sec. 4203) Sets forth procedures for adjustments of the allocations and aggregates included in the budget resolution. (Sec. 4204) Permits the chairman of the Senate Budget Committee to adjust levels and allocations in this budget resolution to reflect changes in concepts and definitions. (Sec. 4205) Permits the chairman of the Senate Budget Committee to make adjustments to the levels and allocations included in this resolution to reflect legislation that was enacted before this resolution was agreed to by Congress and was not incorporated in the June 2017 update to CBO's baseline. (Sec. 4206) Declares that the provisions in this title are promulgated under the Senate's rulemaking power and will be considered part of the rules of the Senate.", "text": "An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2018 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2019 through 2027. 2017-10-13 Reported to Senate without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Highlights: This concurrent resolution establishes the FY2018 congressional budget resolution, which provides a framework for congressional consideration of legislation addressing revenues, spending, and other budget-related issues. The budget resolution is a nonbinding framework used by Congress and cannot be signed into law or vetoed by the President. The resolution establishes budget enforcement procedures by setting forth rules for applying budget points of order to various legislative proposals. It also includes reconciliation instructions directing various congressional committees to submit legislation to the congressional budget committees that meets specified requirements regarding the effect on the deficit. Reconciliation bills are considered by Congress using expedited legislative procedures that prevent a filibuster and restrict amendments in the Senate. The resolution also includes reserve funds that provide the chairman of the Senate Budget Committee with flexibility in applying budget enforcement rules to legislation that meets specified criteria. Full Summary: Establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2018 and sets forth budgetary levels for FY2019-FY2027. TITLE I--RECOMMENDED LEVELS AND AMOUNTS Subtitle A--Budgetary Levels in Both Houses (Sec. 1101) Recommends levels and amounts for FY2018-FY2027 for: federal revenues, new budget authority, budget outlays, deficits, public debt, and debt held by the public. (Sec. 1102) Recommends levels of new budget authority and outlays for FY2018-FY2027 for each major functional category, including: National Defense; International Affairs; General Science, Space, and Technology; Energy; Natural Resources and Environment; Agriculture; Commerce and Housing Credit; Transportation; Community and Regional Development; Education, Training, Employment, and Social Services; Health; Medicare; Income Security; Social Security; Veterans Benefits and Services; Administration of Justice; General Government; Net Interest; Allowances; Undistributed Offsetting Receipts; and Overseas Contingency Operations. Subtitle B--Levels and Amounts in the Senate (Sec. 1201) Recommends Senate levels for FY2018-FY2027 for Social Security revenues, outlays, and administrative expenses. (Sec. 1202) Recommends Senate levels of new budget authority and outlays for FY2018-FY2027 for U.S. Postal Service discretionary administrative expenses. TITLE II--RECONCILIATION (Title II includes reconciliation instructions directing congressional committees to submit legislation to the budget committees. Under the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, reconciliation bills are considered by Congress using expedited legislative procedures that prevent a filibuster and restrict amendments in the Senate.) (Sec. 2001) Includes reconciliation instructions directing: (1) the Senate Finance Committee to report changes in laws within its jurisdiction that increase the deficit by no more than $1.5 trillion over FY2018-FY2027, and (2) the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee to report changes in laws within its jurisdiction that reduce the deficit by at least $1 billion over FY2018-FY2027. Requires the committees to submit the recommendations to the Senate Budget Committee by November 13, 2017. (Sec. 2002) Includes reconciliation instructions directing: (1) the House Ways and Means Committee to submit changes in laws within its jurisdiction that increase the deficit by no more than $1.5 trillion over FY2018-FY2027, and (2) the House Natural Resources Committee to submit changes in laws within its jurisdiction that reduce the deficit by at least $1 billion over FY2018-FY2027. Requires the committees to submit the recommendations to the House Budget Committee by November 13, 2017. TITLE III--RESERVE FUNDS Establishes reserve funds that provide the Senate Budget Committee Chairman with flexibility in applying budget enforcement rules to legislation that meets specified criteria. (Under the reserve funds, the chairman may revise committee allocations, aggregates and other appropriate levels in this resolution, and the pay-as-you-go [PAYGO] ledger. Deficit-neutral reserve funds generally apply to legislation that: (1) addresses specified policy issues, and (2) does not increase the deficit over a specified time period or periods. The resolution also includes two reserve funds that do not include a requirement regarding the effect on the deficit.) (Sec. 3001) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to repealing or replacing the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010. (Sec. 3002) Establishes a revenue-neutral reserve fund for legislation that: (1) reforms the Internal Revenue Code, (2) is revenue neutral, and (3) would not increase the deficit over the FY2018-FY2017 period. (Sec. 3003) Establishes a reserve fund for legislation considered pursuant to the reconciliation instructions included in section 2001 of this resolution. Specifies that legislation for which the chairman has exercised authority pursuant to this section is exempt from the point of order against legislation increasing the short-term deficit. (The point of order prohibits the Senate from considering legislation that would cause a net increase in the deficit in excess of $10 billion in any fiscal year provided for in the most recently adopted budget resolution unless it is fully offset over the period of all fiscal years provided for in the most recently adopted budget resolution.) (Sec. 3004) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to an extension of the State Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). (Sec. 3005) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to: addressing the opioid and substance abuse crisis; protecting and assisting victims of domestic abuse; foster care, child care, marriage, and fatherhood programs; making it easier to save for retirement; reforming the public housing system; the Community Development Block Grant Program; or extending expiring health care provisions. (Sec. 3006) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to: amending the Higher Education Act of 1965; ensuring state flexibility in education; enhancing outcomes with federal workforce development, job training, and reemployment programs; the consolidation and streamlining of overlapping early learning and child care programs; educational programs for individuals with disabilities; or child nutrition programs. (Sec. 3007) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to the American banking system. (Sec. 3008) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to: the farm bill; American energy policies; the Nuclear Regulatory Commission; North American energy development; infrastructure, transportation, and water development; the Federal Aviation Administration; the National Flood Insurance Program; state mineral royalty revenues; or soda ash royalties. (Sec. 3009) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to: improving military readiness, including deferred Facilities Sustainment Restoration and Modernization; military technological superiority; structural defense reforms; or strengthening cybersecurity efforts. (Sec. 3010) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to improving the delivery of benefits and services to veterans and service members. (Sec. 3011) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to: the Endangered Species Act of 1973, forest health and wildfire prevention and control, resources for wildland firefighting for the Forest Service and the Department of the Interior; the Payments in Lieu of Taxes Program (PILT), or the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination program. (Sec. 3012) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to: securing the U.S. border, ending human trafficking, or stopping the transportation of narcotics into the United States. (Sec. 3013) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to: reducing costs to businesses and individuals stemming from federal regulations, increasing commerce and economic growth, or enhancing job creation. (Sec. 3014) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to modifying statutory budget controls. (Sec. 3015) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to the prevention of taxpayer bailouts of pension plans. (Sec. 3016) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to implementing work requirements in all means-tested federal welfare programs. (Sec. 3017) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to protecting the Medicare program, which may include repealing the Independent Payment Advisory Board. (Sec. 3018) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to making the cost of child and dependent care more affordable and useful for American families. (Sec. 3019) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to worker training programs. (Sec. 3020) Establishes a reserve fund for legislation relating to providing disaster funds for relief and recovery to areas devastated by hurricanes and flooding in 2017. TITLE IV--BUDGET PROCESS Subtitle A--Budget Enforcement (Sec. 4101) Updates the existing point of order against advanced appropriations to conform to the new budget window. (Under the resolution, an advanced appropriation is any new budget authority provided in appropriations legislation for FY2018 that first becomes available after FY2018, or any new budget authority provided in appropriations legislation for FY2019 that first becomes available after FY2019. The point of order limits advanced appropriations to specified accounts and prohibits total advanced appropriations from exceeding $28.852 billion in new budget authority in each year). (Sec. 4102) Extends the point of order restricting the inclusion of certain changes in mandatory programs (CHIMPS) to appropriations legislation for FY2018-FY2020. Limits CHIMPS that reduce budget authority in the budget year but do not decrease outlays over the period of the total of the current year, budget year, and all fiscal years covered under the most recently adopted budget resolution. Limit CHIMPS to: $17 billion for FY2018, $15 billion for FY2019, and $15 billion for FY2020. (Sec. 4103) Establishes a point of order against appropriations legislation that includes CHIMPS that would cause the absolute value of the total budget authority of all CHIMPs affecting the Crime Victims Fund for FY2018 to exceed $11.224 billion. (Sec. 4104) Establishes a point of order against a provision designating FY2018 funds as for Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO). (Sec. 4105) Establishes a point of order against amendments to reconciliation bills considered pursuant to section 2001 if the chairman of the Senate Budget Committee is unable to determine the effect that the amendment or motion would have on budget authority, outlays, direct spending, entitlement authority, revenues, deficits, or surpluses. (Sec. 4106) Repeals the existing Senate Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) point of order that prohibits the consideration of legislation that would cause or increase an on-budget deficit over specified six- and eleven-year time periods. Replaces the point of order with a new PAYGO point of order that continues the six-year and eleven-year time periods and adds two additional time periods during which the legislation may not cause or increase an on-budget deficit: (1) the current year, and (2) the budget year. (Sec. 4107) Directs the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) and the Joint Committee on Taxation to provide estimates of the macroeconomic effects of major legislation. (These estimates are frequently referred to as dynamic scoring and include estimates of the budgetary effects from changes in economic output, employment, capital stock, interest rates, and other macroeconomic variables resulting from the legislation.) Requires the estimates, to the extent practicable, to include the distributional effects across income categories resulting from major legislation. (Sec. 4108) Permits the chairman of the Senate Budget Committee to adjust the committee allocations, aggregates, allocations, levels, and limits contained this resolution if a measure becomes law that amends the discretionary spending limits established under Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to increase the limit for the revised security category for FY2018 to $640 billion. (Sec. 4109) Permits the chairman of the Senate Budget Committee to adjust: (1) discretionary spending limits established under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985; and (2) committee allocations, budgetary aggregates, allocations, and levels included in this resolution for legislation that provides wildfire suppression funding. (Sec. 4110) Permits the chairman of the Senate Budget Committee to reduce committee allocations if legislation decreases direct spending for any fiscal year and authorizes appropriations for the same purpose. (Sec. 4111) Repeals points of order: (1) against voting on passage of legislation unless the CBO cost estimate was available on CBO's website at least 28 hours before the vote, and (2) protecting savings in reconciliation legislation from amendments that increase the deficit. (Sec. 4112) Makes technical corrections to provisions regarding the designation of emergency spending. (Sec. 4113) Permits the chairman of the Senate Budget Committee to file in the Congressional Record committee allocations enforcing this resolution if the resolution passes both the House and Senate in identical form, a conference committee is not convened, and a joint explanatory statement is not produced. Subtitle B--Other Provisions (Sec. 4201) Directs Senate committees to review programs and tax expenditures within their jurisdiction to identify waste, fraud, abuse, or duplication and increase the use of performance data to inform committee work. (Sec. 4202) Requires the joint explanatory statement accompanying the conference report on the budget resolution to include amounts for the discretionary administrative expenses of the Social Security Administration and the U.S. Postal Service in the allocations to the appropriations committees. (Sec. 4203) Sets forth procedures for adjustments of the allocations and aggregates included in the budget resolution. (Sec. 4204) Permits the chairman of the Senate Budget Committee to adjust levels and allocations in this budget resolution to reflect changes in concepts and definitions. (Sec. 4205) Permits the chairman of the Senate Budget Committee to make adjustments to the levels and allocations included in this resolution to reflect legislation that was enacted before this resolution was agreed to by Congress and was not incorporated in the June 2017 update to CBO's baseline. (Sec. 4206) Declares that the provisions in this title are promulgated under the Senate's rulemaking power and will be considered part of the rules of the Senate. 2017-10-13 Introduced in Senate Establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2018 and sets forth budgetary levels for FY2019-FY2027. Recommends levels and amounts for FY2018-FY2027 in both houses of Congress for: federal revenues, new budget authority, budget outlays, deficits, public debt, debt held by the public, and the major functional categories of spending. Recommends levels and amounts for FY2018-FY2027 in the Senate for Social Security and Postal Service discretionary administrative expenses. Includes reconciliation instructions directing: the Senate Finance Committee to submit to the Senate Budget Committee legislation increasing the deficit by no more than $1.5 trillion over FY2018-FY2027, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee to submit to the Senate Budget Committee legislation reducing the deficit by at least $1 billion over FY2018-FY2027, the House Ways and Means Committee to submit to the House Budget Committee legislation increasing the deficit by no more than $1.5 trillion over FY2018-FY2027, and the House Natural Resources Committee to submit to the House Budget Committee legislation reducing the deficit by at least $1 billion over FY2018-FY2027. (Under the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, reconciliation bills are considered by Congress using expedited legislative procedures that prevent a filibuster and restrict amendments in the Senate.) Establishes reserve funds that provide flexibility in applying budget enforcement rules to legislation addressing a wide range of specified issues across the federal budget. Sets forth budget enforcement procedures for legislation considered in the Senate. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2018 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2019 through 2027."}, {"summary": "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate passed version is repeated here.) (Sec. 1) Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for the unveiling of the American Prisoners of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA) Chair of Honor.", "text": "A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for the unveiling of the American Prisoners of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA) Chair of Honor. 2017-10-25 Passed House without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate passed version is repeated here.) (Sec. 1) Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for the unveiling of the American Prisoners of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA) Chair of Honor. 2017-10-16 Passed Senate without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) (Sec. 1) Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for the unveiling of the American Prisoners of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA) Chair of Honor. 2017-10-16 Introduced in Senate Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for the unveiling of the American Prisoners of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA) Chair of Honor. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for the unveiling of the American Prisoners of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA) Chair of Honor."}, {"summary": "Establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2018 and sets forth budgetary levels for FY2019-FY2027. Recommends levels and amounts for FY2018-FY2027 in both houses of Congress for: federal revenues, new budget authority, budget outlays, deficits, public debt, debt held by the public, and the major functional categories of spending. Recommends levels and amounts for FY2018-FY2027 in the Senate for Social Security and Postal Service discretionary administrative expenses. Includes reconciliation instructions directing: the Senate Finance Committee to submit to the Senate Budget Committee legislation increasing the deficit by no more than $1.5 trillion over FY2018-FY2027, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee to submit to the Senate Budget Committee legislation reducing the deficit by at least $1 billion over FY2018-FY2027, the House Ways and Means Committee to submit to the House Budget Committee legislation increasing the deficit by no more than $1.5 trillion over FY2018-FY2027, and the House Natural Resources Committee to submit to the House Budget Committee legislation reducing the deficit by at least $1 billion over FY2018-FY2027. (Under the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, reconciliation bills are considered by Congress using expedited legislative procedures that prevent a filibuster and restrict amendments in the Senate.) Establishes reserve funds that provide flexibility in applying budget enforcement rules to legislation addressing a wide range of specified issues across the federal budget. Sets forth budget enforcement procedures for legislation considered in the Senate.", "text": "A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2018 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2019 through 2027. 2017-10-17 Introduced in Senate Establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2018 and sets forth budgetary levels for FY2019-FY2027. Recommends levels and amounts for FY2018-FY2027 in both houses of Congress for: federal revenues, new budget authority, budget outlays, deficits, public debt, debt held by the public, and the major functional categories of spending. Recommends levels and amounts for FY2018-FY2027 in the Senate for Social Security and Postal Service discretionary administrative expenses. Includes reconciliation instructions directing: the Senate Finance Committee to submit to the Senate Budget Committee legislation increasing the deficit by no more than $1.5 trillion over FY2018-FY2027, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee to submit to the Senate Budget Committee legislation reducing the deficit by at least $1 billion over FY2018-FY2027, the House Ways and Means Committee to submit to the House Budget Committee legislation increasing the deficit by no more than $1.5 trillion over FY2018-FY2027, and the House Natural Resources Committee to submit to the House Budget Committee legislation reducing the deficit by at least $1 billion over FY2018-FY2027. (Under the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, reconciliation bills are considered by Congress using expedited legislative procedures that prevent a filibuster and restrict amendments in the Senate.) Establishes reserve funds that provide flexibility in applying budget enforcement rules to legislation addressing a wide range of specified issues across the federal budget. Sets forth budget enforcement procedures for legislation considered in the Senate. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2018 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2019 through 2027."}, {"summary": "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make specified technical corrections in the enrollment of S. 782 (PROTECT Our Children Act of 2017).", "text": "A concurrent resolution providing for a correction in the enrollment of S. 782. 2017-11-02 Passed House without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make specified technical corrections in the enrollment of S. 782 (PROTECT Our Children Act of 2017). 2017-10-26 Passed Senate without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make specified technical corrections in the enrollment of S. 782 (PROTECT Our Children Act of 2017). 2017-10-26 Introduced in Senate Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make specified technical corrections in the enrollment of S. 782 (PROTECT Our Children Act of 2017). text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution providing for a correction in the enrollment of S. 782."}, {"summary": "Commemorates the centenary of the Balfour Declaration. Affirms the Senate's commitment to maintaining the strongest of bilateral ties with Israel. Recognizes the importance of Israel's establishment as a secure and democratic homeland for the Jewish people.", "text": "A concurrent resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Balfour Declaration. 2017-11-02 Introduced in Senate Commemorates the centenary of the Balfour Declaration. Affirms the Senate's commitment to maintaining the strongest of bilateral ties with Israel. Recognizes the importance of Israel's establishment as a secure and democratic homeland for the Jewish people. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Balfour Declaration."}, {"summary": "Expresses the sense of Congress that it should be U.S. policy to: make the treatment of the Tibetan people an important factor in the conduct of U.S. relations with the People's Republic of China; consistent with the Tibetan Policy Act of 2002, encourage the Chinese government to enter into a dialogue with the Dalai Lama leading to a negotiated agreement on Tibet, publicly call for the release of those held prisoner for expressing their political or religious views in Tibetan areas, and establish an office in Lhasa, Tibet, to assist visiting U.S. citizens and monitor political, economic, and cultural developments in Tibet; appoint the Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues at the rank of Under Secretary of State; revoke appropriate privileges of any Chinese official found responsible for impeding access of U.S. citizens to Tibet and ensure that reciprocal visa processing measures are occurring; continue to designate China as a country of particular concern pursuant to the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998; and engage with appropriate Chinese officials to stop the demolition of Tibetan Buddhist religious institutions, revise religious and travel regulations to conform with international human rights standards, and ensure that Tibetan nomads are allowed to continue their way of life on the Tibetan Plateau and are not forcibly relocated into "socialist villages."", "text": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress with respect to United States policy toward Tibet and that the treatment of the Tibetan people should be an important factor in the conduct of United States relations with the People's Republic of China. 2017-11-16 Introduced in Senate Expresses the sense of Congress that it should be U.S. policy to: make the treatment of the Tibetan people an important factor in the conduct of U.S. relations with the People's Republic of China; consistent with the Tibetan Policy Act of 2002, encourage the Chinese government to enter into a dialogue with the Dalai Lama leading to a negotiated agreement on Tibet, publicly call for the release of those held prisoner for expressing their political or religious views in Tibetan areas, and establish an office in Lhasa, Tibet, to assist visiting U.S. citizens and monitor political, economic, and cultural developments in Tibet; appoint the Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues at the rank of Under Secretary of State; revoke appropriate privileges of any Chinese official found responsible for impeding access of U.S. citizens to Tibet and ensure that reciprocal visa processing measures are occurring; continue to designate China as a country of particular concern pursuant to the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998; and engage with appropriate Chinese officials to stop the demolition of Tibetan Buddhist religious institutions, revise religious and travel regulations to conform with international human rights standards, and ensure that Tibetan nomads are allowed to continue their way of life on the Tibetan Plateau and are not forcibly relocated into "socialist villages." text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress with respect to United States policy toward Tibet and that the treatment of the Tibetan people should be an important factor in the conduct of United States relations with the People's Republic of China."}, {"summary": "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda on January 17, 2018, for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Bob Dole.", "text": "A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Bob Dole. 2017-12-21 Passed House without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda on January 17, 2018, for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Bob Dole. 2017-12-20 Passed Senate without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda on January 17, 2018, for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Bob Dole. 2017-12-20 Introduced in Senate Authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda on January 17, 2018, for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Bob Dole. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Bob Dole."}, {"summary": "Calls for honoring the 232nd anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom on Religious Freedom Day, January 16, 2018. Affirms that: religious freedom includes the right of individuals of any faith and individuals of no faith to live, work, associate, and worship in accordance with their beliefs; all people of the United States can be unified in supporting religious freedom because it is a fundamental human right; and the American people will remain forever unshackled in matters of faith.", "text": "A concurrent resolution affirming the importance of religious freedom as a fundamental human right that is essential to a free society and protected for all people of the United States under the Constitution of the United States, and recognizing the 232nd anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom. 2018-01-16 Introduced in Senate Calls for honoring the 232nd anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom on Religious Freedom Day, January 16, 2018. Affirms that: religious freedom includes the right of individuals of any faith and individuals of no faith to live, work, associate, and worship in accordance with their beliefs; all people of the United States can be unified in supporting religious freedom because it is a fundamental human right; and the American people will remain forever unshackled in matters of faith. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution affirming the importance of religious freedom as a fundamental human right that is essential to a free society and protected for all people of the United States under the Constitution of the United States, and recognizing the 232nd anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom."}, {"summary": "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 195 (Federal Register Printing Savings Act of 2017) to: (1) modify the titles for the bill; (2) compensate employees who were furloughed as a result of the lapse in appropriations which began on or about January 20, 2018; (3) require certain states, federal grantees, and furloughed state employees to be compensated or reimbursed for periods in which there is a lapse in FY2018 appropriations; and (4) specify that the time covered by the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 includes the period that began on or about January 20, 2018, during which there was a lapse in appropriations.", "text": "A concurrent resolution providing for a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 195. 2018-01-22 Passed Senate without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 195 (Federal Register Printing Savings Act of 2017) to: (1) modify the titles for the bill; (2) compensate employees who were furloughed as a result of the lapse in appropriations which began on or about January 20, 2018; (3) require certain states, federal grantees, and furloughed state employees to be compensated or reimbursed for periods in which there is a lapse in FY2018 appropriations; and (4) specify that the time covered by the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 includes the period that began on or about January 20, 2018, during which there was a lapse in appropriations. 2018-01-22 Introduced in Senate Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 195 (Federal Register Printing Savings Act of 2017) to: (1) modify the titles for the bill, (2) compensate employees who were furloughed as a result of the lapse in appropriations which began on or about January 20, 2018; (3) require certain states, federal grantees, and furloughed state employees to be compensated or reimbursed for periods in which there is a lapse in FY2018 appropriations; and (4) specify that the time covered by the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 includes the period that began on or about January 20, 2018, during which there was a lapse in appropriations. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution providing for a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 195."}, {"summary": "Recognizes the strategic importance of the Republic of the Marshall Islands and the importance of the renegotiation of the Compact of Free Association with the United States and encourages a continued commitment to improve census data to better serve citizens of the republic living in the United States.", "text": "A concurrent resolution recognizing the rich history, heritage, and strategic importance of the Republic of the Marshall Islands and the Marshallese population residing in the United States. 2018-02-27 Introduced in Senate Recognizes the strategic importance of the Republic of the Marshall Islands and the importance of the renegotiation of the Compact of Free Association with the United States and encourages a continued commitment to improve census data to better serve citizens of the republic living in the United States. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution recognizing the rich history, heritage, and strategic importance of the Republic of the Marshall Islands and the Marshallese population residing in the United States."}, {"summary": "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) (Sec. 1) Authorizes Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center to be used on March 21, 2018, for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the members of the Office of Strategic Services, in recognition of their superior service and major contributions during World War II.", "text": "A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal collectively to the members of the Office of Strategic Services. 2018-02-27 Passed Senate without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) (Sec. 1) Authorizes Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center to be used on March 21, 2018, for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the members of the Office of Strategic Services, in recognition of their superior service and major contributions during World War II. 2018-02-27 Introduced in Senate Authorizes Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center to be used on March 21, 2018, for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the members of the Office of Strategic Services, in recognition of their superior service and major contributions during World War II. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal collectively to the members of the Office of Strategic Services."}, {"summary": "Establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2019 and sets forth budgetary levels for FY2020-FY2028. Recommends levels and amounts for FY2019-FY2028 in both houses of Congress for: federal revenues, new budget authority, budget outlays, deficits, public debt, debt held by the public, and the major functional categories of spending. Recommends levels and amounts for FY2019-FY2028 in the Senate for Social Security and Postal Service discretionary administrative expenses. Includes reconciliation instructions directing: (1) several Senate authorizing committees to report and submit to the Senate Budget Committee legislation to reduce the deficit, and (2) the Senate Finance Committee to report and submit to the Senate Budget Committee legislation to reduce the deficit and legislation to reduce revenues. (Under the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, reconciliation bills are considered by Congress using expedited legislative procedures that prevent a filibuster and restrict amendments in the Senate.) Establishes reserve funds that provide flexibility in applying budget enforcement rules to legislation relating to efficiencies, consolidations, and other savings; or health savings accounts. Sets forth budget enforcement procedures for legislation considered in the Senate.", "text": "A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2019 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2020 through 2028. 2018-04-18 Introduced in Senate Establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2019 and sets forth budgetary levels for FY2020-FY2028. Recommends levels and amounts for FY2019-FY2028 in both houses of Congress for: federal revenues, new budget authority, budget outlays, deficits, public debt, debt held by the public, and the major functional categories of spending. Recommends levels and amounts for FY2019-FY2028 in the Senate for Social Security and Postal Service discretionary administrative expenses. Includes reconciliation instructions directing: (1) several Senate authorizing committees to report and submit to the Senate Budget Committee legislation to reduce the deficit, and (2) the Senate Finance Committee to report and submit to the Senate Budget Committee legislation to reduce the deficit and legislation to reduce revenues. (Under the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, reconciliation bills are considered by Congress using expedited legislative procedures that prevent a filibuster and restrict amendments in the Senate.) Establishes reserve funds that provide flexibility in applying budget enforcement rules to legislation relating to efficiencies, consolidations, and other savings; or health savings accounts. Sets forth budget enforcement procedures for legislation considered in the Senate. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". 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Includes reconciliation instructions directing: (1) several Senate authorizing committees to report and submit to the Senate Budget Committee legislation to reduce the deficit, and (2) the Senate Finance Committee to report and submit to the Senate Budget Committee legislation to reduce the deficit and legislation to reduce revenues. (Under the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, reconciliation bills are considered by Congress using expedited legislative procedures that prevent a filibuster and restrict amendments in the Senate.) Establishes reserve funds that provide flexibility in applying budget enforcement rules to legislation relating to efficiencies, consolidations, and other savings; or health savings accounts. Sets forth budget enforcement procedures for legislation considered in the Senate.", "text": "A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2019 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2020 through 2028. 2018-04-18 Introduced in Senate Establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2019 and sets forth budgetary levels for FY2020-FY2028. Recommends levels and amounts for FY2019-FY2028 in both houses of Congress for: federal revenues, new budget authority, budget outlays, deficits, public debt, debt held by the public, and the major functional categories of spending. Recommends levels and amounts for FY2019-FY2028 in the Senate for Social Security and Postal Service discretionary administrative expenses. Includes reconciliation instructions directing: (1) several Senate authorizing committees to report and submit to the Senate Budget Committee legislation to reduce the deficit, and (2) the Senate Finance Committee to report and submit to the Senate Budget Committee legislation to reduce the deficit and legislation to reduce revenues. (Under the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, reconciliation bills are considered by Congress using expedited legislative procedures that prevent a filibuster and restrict amendments in the Senate.) Establishes reserve funds that provide flexibility in applying budget enforcement rules to legislation relating to efficiencies, consolidations, and other savings; or health savings accounts. Sets forth budget enforcement procedures for legislation considered in the Senate. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2019 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2020 through 2028."}, {"summary": "Supports the efforts of the United Bid Committee to bring the 2026 Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup competition to Canada, Mexico, and the United States.", "text": "A concurrent resolution recognizing and supporting the efforts of the United Bid Committee to bring the 2026 Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup competition to Canada, Mexico, and the United States. 2018-06-07 Introduced in Senate Supports the efforts of the United Bid Committee to bring the 2026 Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup competition to Canada, Mexico, and the United States. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution recognizing and supporting the efforts of the United Bid Committee to bring the 2026 Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup competition to Canada, Mexico, and the United States."}, {"summary": "Recognizes: (1) the accomplishments of the men and women of Lockheed Martin Skunk Works on the 75th anniversary of its establishment during World War II; and (2) the contributions of the aircraft designed, developed, and produced by it to the national security of the United States over the last 75 years.", "text": "A concurrent resolution commemorating the 75th anniversary of Lockheed Martin Skunk Works and the significant contributions of the Skunk Works to the national security of the United States. 2018-06-11 Introduced in Senate Recognizes: (1) the accomplishments of the men and women of Lockheed Martin Skunk Works on the 75th anniversary of its establishment during World War II; and (2) the contributions of the aircraft designed, developed, and produced by it to the national security of the United States over the last 75 years. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution commemorating the 75th anniversary of Lockheed Martin Skunk Works and the significant contributions of the Skunk Works to the national security of the United States."}, {"summary": "Welcomes the opening of the new American Institute of Taiwan office in Taipei. Urges the executive branch to fully implement the Taiwan Relations Act, the Taiwan Travel Act, and other policy directives that strengthen the U.S.-Taiwan relationship.", "text": "A concurrent resolution recognizing the close relationship between the United States and Taiwan and the important role of the American Institute in Taiwan in strengthening such relationship. 2018-06-14 Introduced in Senate Welcomes the opening of the new American Institute of Taiwan office in Taipei. Urges the executive branch to fully implement the Taiwan Relations Act, the Taiwan Travel Act, and other policy directives that strengthen the U.S.-Taiwan relationship. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution recognizing the close relationship between the United States and Taiwan and the important role of the American Institute in Taiwan in strengthening such relationship."}, {"summary": "Commemorates the 100-year anniversary of the Battle of Hamel, which forged the enduring relationship between the United States and Australia. Supports continued diplomatic, security, and economic cooperation between Australia and the United States.", "text": "A concurrent resolution recognizing 100 years of the United States-Australia relationship -- 100 years of Mateship. 2018-07-10 Passed Senate without amendment Commemorates the 100-year anniversary of the Battle of Hamel, which forged the enduring relationship between the United States and Australia. Supports continued diplomatic, security, and economic cooperation between Australia and the United States. 2018-07-10 Introduced in Senate Commemorates the 100-year anniversary of the Battle of Hamel, which forged the enduring relationship between the United States and Australia. Supports continued diplomatic, security, and economic cooperation between Australia and the United States. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution recognizing 100 years of the United States-Australia relationship -- 100 years of Mateship."}, {"summary": "Expresses support for the existing One National Program with the goals of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and oil usage, protecting national security, and protecting human health and welfare. Expresses support for politics that will: (1) achieve maximum feasible oil-use reductions and reduce GHG emissions from mobile sources; (2) recognize the rights and importance of states to set and follow stronger vehicle emissions standards under the Clean Air Act; and (3) ensure that the Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Environmental Protection Agency solicit input from states impacted by changes to existing standards for emissions and fuel economy.", "text": "A concurrent resolution supporting America's clean car standards and defending State authority under the Clean Air Act to protect their citizens from harmful air pollution. 2018-08-01 Introduced in Senate Expresses support for the existing One National Program with the goals of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and oil usage, protecting national security, and protecting human health and welfare. Expresses support for politics that will: (1) achieve maximum feasible oil-use reductions and reduce GHG emissions from mobile sources; (2) recognize the rights and importance of states to set and follow stronger vehicle emissions standards under the Clean Air Act; and (3) ensure that the Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Environmental Protection Agency solicit input from states impacted by changes to existing standards for emissions and fuel economy. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution supporting America's clean car standards and defending State authority under the Clean Air Act to protect their citizens from harmful air pollution."}, {"summary": "Directs the Architect of the Capitol to move a catafalque (a wooden platform) from the Exhibition Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center to the Capitol rotunda so that it may be used in connection with services for the Honorable John Sidney McCain, III, late a Senator from Arizona and formerly a Representative from that state.", "text": "A concurrent resolution providing for the use of the catafalque situated in the Exhibition Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center in connection with memorial services to be conducted in the rotunda of the Capitol for the Honorable John Sidney McCain, III, late a Senator from the State of Arizona. 2018-08-28 Passed House without amendment Directs the Architect of the Capitol to move a catafalque (a wooden platform) from the Exhibition Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center to the Capitol rotunda so that it may be used in connection with services for the Honorable John Sidney McCain, III, late a Senator from Arizona and formerly a Representative from that state. 2018-08-27 Introduced in Senate Directs the Architect of the Capitol to transfer the catafalque which is situated in the Exhibition Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center to the Capitol rotunda so that it may be used in connection with services for the Honorable John Sidney McCain, III, late a Senator from Arizona and formerly a Representative from that state. 2018-08-27 Passed Senate without amendment Directs the Architect of the Capitol to transfer the catafalque which is situated in the Exhibition Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center to the Capitol rotunda so that it may be used in connection with services for the Honorable John Sidney McCain, III, late a Senator from Arizona and formerly a Representative from that state. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution providing for the use of the catafalque situated in the Exhibition Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center in connection with memorial services to be conducted in the rotunda of the Capitol for the Honorable John Sidney McCain, III, late a Senator from the State of Arizona."}, {"summary": "Authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda on August 31 and September 1, 2018, for the lying in state of the remains of John Sidney McCain, III, a Senator from Arizona and formerly a Representative from that state.", "text": "A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in state of the remains of the late Honorable John Sidney McCain, III. 2018-08-28 Passed House without amendment Authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda on August 31 and September 1, 2018, for the lying in state of the remains of John Sidney McCain, III, a Senator from Arizona and formerly a Representative from that state. 2018-08-27 Passed Senate without amendment Authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda on August 31 and September 1, 2018, for the lying in state of the remains of John Sidney McCain, III, a Senator from Arizona and formerly a Representative from that state. 2018-08-27 Introduced in Senate Authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda on August 31 and September 1, 2018, for the lying in state of the remains of John Sidney McCain, III, a Senator from Arizona and formerly a Representative from that state. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in state of the remains of the late Honorable John Sidney McCain, III."}, {"summary": "Calls upon the Members of Congress and all people of the United States to observe September 11, 2018, as a National Day of Service and Remembrance in honor of those who lost their lives or were injured in the September 11, 2001, attacks, and in tribute to those who came to the aid of those in need and to the defense of the nation.", "text": "A concurrent resolution recognizing September 11, 2018, as a \"National Day of Service and Remembrance\". 2018-09-06 Introduced in Senate Calls upon the Members of Congress and all people of the United States to observe September 11, 2018, as a National Day of Service and Remembrance in honor of those who lost their lives or were injured in the September 11, 2001, attacks, and in tribute to those who came to the aid of those in need and to the defense of the nation. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution recognizing September 11, 2018, as a \"National Day of Service and Remembrance\"."}, {"summary": "Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 5895 (Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2019) to amend the title.", "text": "A concurrent resolution directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 5895. 2018-09-13 Passed House without amendment Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 5895 (Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2019) to amend the title. 2018-09-12 Passed Senate without amendment Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 5895 (Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2019) to amend the title. 2018-09-12 Introduced in Senate Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 5895 (Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2019) to amend the title. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 5895."}, {"summary": "Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 6157 (Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019) to: (1) amend the title, and (2) make a technical correction to division C (Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019).", "text": "A concurrent resolution directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 6157. 2018-09-26 Passed House without amendment Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 6157 (Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019) to: (1) amend the title, and (2) make a technical correction to division C (Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019). 2018-09-18 Passed Senate without amendment Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 6157 (Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019) to: (1) amend the title, and (2) make a technical correction to division C (Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019). 2018-09-18 Introduced in Senate Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 6157 (Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019) to: (1) amend the title, and (2) make a technical correction to division C (Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019). text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 6157."}, {"summary": "Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 1551 (Orrin G. Hatch Music Modernization Act) to amend the long title and short titles.", "text": "A concurrent resolution directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 1551. 2018-09-25 Introduced in Senate Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 1551 (Orrin G. Hatch Music Modernization Act) to amend the long title and short titles. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 1551."}, {"summary": "Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a correction in the enrollment of S. 2553 (Knowing the Lowest Price Act of 2018) to amend the title.", "text": "A concurrent resolution providing for a correction in the enrollment of S. 2553. 2018-10-02 Passed House without amendment Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a correction in the enrollment of S. 2553 (Knowing the Lowest Price Act of 2018) to amend the title. 2018-09-28 Passed Senate without amendment Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a correction in the enrollment of S. 2553 (Knowing the Lowest Price Act of 2018) to amend the title. 2018-09-28 Introduced in Senate Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a correction in the enrollment of S. 2553 (Knowing the Lowest Price Act of 2018) to amend the title. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution providing for a correction in the enrollment of S. 2553."}, {"summary": "Recognizes the strategic importance of the Republic of the Marshall Islands and encourages a continued commitment to improve census data to better serve citizens of the republic living in the United States.", "text": "A concurrent resolution recognizing the rich history, heritage, and strategic importance of the Republic of the Marshall Islands and the Marshallese population residing in the United States. 2018-11-13 Introduced in Senate Recognizes the strategic importance of the Republic of the Marshall Islands and encourages a continued commitment to improve census data to better serve citizens of the republic living in the United States. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution recognizing the rich history, heritage, and strategic importance of the Republic of the Marshall Islands and the Marshallese population residing in the United States."}, {"summary": "Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a correction in the enrollment of S. 140 to amend the title.", "text": "A concurrent resolution to correct the enrollment of S. 140. 2018-11-27 Passed House without amendment Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a correction in the enrollment of S. 140 to amend the title. 2018-11-15 Passed Senate without amendment Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a correction in the enrollment of S. 140 to amend the title. 2018-11-15 Introduced in Senate Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a correction in the enrollment of S. 140 to amend the title. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution to correct the enrollment of S. 140."}, {"summary": "Commemorates the 50th anniversary of the South Korea-U.S. Security Consultative Meeting, and reaffirms the military alliance between the two countries. Supports the continued pursuit of a complete and verifiable end to North Korea's nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs.", "text": "A concurrent resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Security Consultative Meeting between the Republic of Korea and the United States. 2018-11-15 Introduced in Senate Commemorates the 50th anniversary of the South Korea-U.S. Security Consultative Meeting, and reaffirms the military alliance between the two countries. Supports the continued pursuit of a complete and verifiable end to North Korea's nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Security Consultative Meeting between the Republic of Korea and the United States."}, {"summary": "Honors the 75th anniversary of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.", "text": "A concurrent resolution honoring the 75th anniversary of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. 2018-11-29 Introduced in Senate Honors the 75th anniversary of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution honoring the 75th anniversary of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League."}, {"summary": "Authorizes the printing as a Senate document of the 26th edition of the pocket version of the U.S. Constitution.", "text": "A concurrent resolution authorizing the printing of the 26th edition of the pocket version of the Constitution of the United States. 2018-11-29 Introduced in Senate Authorizes the printing as a Senate document of the 26th edition of the pocket version of the U.S. Constitution. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution authorizing the printing of the 26th edition of the pocket version of the Constitution of the United States."}, {"summary": "Authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda from December 3, 2018, until December 5, 2018, for the lying in state of the remains of the late George Herbert Walker Bush, 41st President of the United States.", "text": "A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in state of the remains of the late George Herbert Walker Bush, 41st President of the United States. 2018-12-03 Introduced in Senate Authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda from December 3, 2018, until December 5, 2018, for the lying in state of the remains of the late George Herbert Walker Bush, 41st President of the United States. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in state of the remains of the late George Herbert Walker Bush, 41st President of the United States."}, {"summary": "Directs the Architect of the Capitol to move a catafalque (a wooden platform) from the Exhibition Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center to the Capitol rotunda so that it may be used in connection with services for the late George Herbert Walker Bush, 41st President of the United States.", "text": "A concurrent resolution providing for the use of the catafalque situated in the Exhibition Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center in connection with memorial services to be conducted in the rotunda of the Capitol for the late George Herbert Walker Bush, 41st President of the United States. 2018-12-03 Introduced in Senate Directs the Architect of the Capitol to move a catafalque (a wooden platform) from the Exhibition Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center to the Capitol rotunda so that it may be used in connection with services for the late George Herbert Walker Bush, 41st President of the United States. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution providing for the use of the catafalque situated in the Exhibition Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center in connection with memorial services to be conducted in the rotunda of the Capitol for the late George Herbert Walker Bush, 41st President of the United States."}, {"summary": "Authorizes the printing as a House document of a commemorative document in memory of the late President of the United States, George Herbert Walker Bush.", "text": "A concurrent resolution authorizing the printing of a commemorative document in memory of the late President of the United States, George Herbert Walker Bush. 2018-12-04 Introduced in Senate Authorizes the printing as a House document of a commemorative document in memory of the late President of the United States, George Herbert Walker Bush. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution authorizing the printing of a commemorative document in memory of the late President of the United States, George Herbert Walker Bush."}, {"summary": "Recognizes the service of, and honors the sacrifices made by, military working dogs and soldier handlers from the tactical explosive detection dog program.", "text": "A concurrent resolution recognizing the honorable service of military working dogs and soldier handlers in the tactical explosive detection dog program of the Army and encouraging the Army and other government agencies, including law enforcement agencies, with former tactical explosive detection dogs to prioritize adoption of the dogs to former tactical explosive detection dog handlers. 2018-12-06 Introduced in Senate Recognizes the service of, and honors the sacrifices made by, military working dogs and soldier handlers from the tactical explosive detection dog program. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution recognizing the honorable service of military working dogs and soldier handlers in the tactical explosive detection dog program of the Army and encouraging the Army and other government agencies, including law enforcement agencies, with former tactical explosive detection dogs to prioritize adoption of the dogs to former tactical explosive detection dog handlers."}, {"summary": "Recognizes the importance of equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities and that many facilities of all levels of government remain inaccessible to such people. Pledges to make universal and inclusive design a guiding principle for all infrastructure bills and projects.", "text": "A concurrent resolution recognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people of the United States, particularly individuals with disabilities. 2018-12-10 Introduced in Senate Recognizes the importance of equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities and that many facilities of all levels of government remain inaccessible to such people. Pledges to make universal and inclusive design a guiding principle for all infrastructure bills and projects. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution recognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people of the United States, particularly individuals with disabilities."}, {"summary": "Expresses the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to families and businesses in the United States and is not in the interest of the United States.", "text": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax is not in the economic interest of the United States. 2015-01-07 Introduced in Senate Expresses the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to families and businesses in the United States and is not in the interest of the United States. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax is not in the economic interest of the United States."}, {"summary": "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center on February 3, 2015, for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force in recognition of its service during World War II.", "text": "A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force, in recognition of its superior service during World War II. 2015-01-12 Passed House without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center on February 3, 2015, for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force in recognition of its service during World War II. 2015-01-08 Passed Senate without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center on February 3, 2015, for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force in recognition of its service during World War II. 2015-01-08 Introduced in Senate Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center on February 3, 2015, for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force in recognition of its service during World War II. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force, in recognition of its superior service during World War II."}, {"summary": "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event on June 7, 2015, to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I.", "text": "A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I. 2015-05-18 Passed House without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event on June 7, 2015, to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I. 2015-04-23 Passed Senate without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event on June 7, 2015, to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I. 2015-02-05 Introduced in Senate Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event on June 7, 2015, to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I."}, {"summary": "Declares that Congress should not impose any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge relating to the public performance of sound recordings on a local radio station for broadcasting sound recordings over-the-air, or on any business for such public performance of sound recordings.", "text": "A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. 2015-02-24 Introduced in Senate Declares that Congress should not impose any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge relating to the public performance of sound recordings on a local radio station for broadcasting sound recordings over-the-air, or on any business for such public performance of sound recordings. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act."}, {"summary": "Supports the goals of the International Decade for People of African Descent. Encourages recognition of the history and achievements made by people of African descent. Reaffirms the importance of the full participation of people of African descent around the world in all aspects of political, economic, social, and cultural life. Recognizes bilateral and multilateral efforts to promote democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. Reaffirms the commitment of Congress to address racism, discrimination, and intolerance in the United States and around the globe.", "text": "A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the International Decade for People of African Descent. 2015-02-24 Introduced in Senate Supports the goals of the International Decade for People of African Descent. Encourages recognition of the history and achievements made by people of African descent. Reaffirms the importance of the full participation of people of African descent around the world in all aspects of political, economic, social, and cultural life. Recognizes bilateral and multilateral efforts to promote democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. Reaffirms the commitment of Congress to address racism, discrimination, and intolerance in the United States and around the globe. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the International Decade for People of African Descent."}, {"summary": "Expresses the sense of Congress that Jack Johnson (the first African-American professional boxer to hold the title of Heavyweight Champion of the World) should receive a posthumous pardon to expunge from the annals of American criminal justice a racially motivated abuse of the federal government's prosecutorial authority and to recognize his athletic and cultural contributions to society.", "text": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that John Arthur \"Jack\" Johnson should receive a posthumous pardon for the racially motivated conviction in 1913 that diminished the athletic, cultural, and historic significance of Jack Johnson and unduly tarnished his reputation. 2015-02-26 Introduced in Senate Expresses the sense of Congress that Jack Johnson (the first African-American professional boxer to hold the title of Heavyweight Champion of the World) should receive a posthumous pardon to expunge from the annals of American criminal justice a racially motivated abuse of the federal government's prosecutorial authority and to recognize his athletic and cultural contributions to society. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that John Arthur \"Jack\" Johnson should receive a posthumous pardon for the racially motivated conviction in 1913 that diminished the athletic, cultural, and historic significance of Jack Johnson and unduly tarnished his reputation."}, {"summary": "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center on April 15, 2015, for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the World War II members of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders.", "text": "A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the World War II members of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders. 2015-03-16 Passed House without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center on April 15, 2015, for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the World War II members of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders. 2015-03-12 Passed Senate without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center on April 15, 2015, for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the World War II members of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders. 2015-03-03 Introduced in Senate Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center on April 15, 2015, for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the World War II members of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the World War II members of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders."}, {"summary": "Expresses the sense of Congress that the U.S. Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring the 50th anniversary of the three civil rights marches from Selma, Alabama, to Montgomery, Alabama.", "text": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative stamp honoring the 50th anniversary of the three civil rights marches from Selma, Alabama to Montgomery, Alabama that took place over the course of several weeks in March 1965. 2015-03-04 Introduced in Senate Expresses the sense of Congress that the U.S. Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring the 50th anniversary of the three civil rights marches from Selma, Alabama, to Montgomery, Alabama. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative stamp honoring the 50th anniversary of the three civil rights marches from Selma, Alabama to Montgomery, Alabama that took place over the course of several weeks in March 1965."}, {"summary": "Commemorates the life and achievements of Reverend Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., president emeritus of the University of Notre Dame, who throughout his life displayed extraordinary commitment to social justice and the improvement of higher education.", "text": "A concurrent resolution honoring the life and memory of Reverend Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., president emeritus of the University of Notre Dame. 2015-03-04 Introduced in Senate Commemorates the life and achievements of Reverend Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., president emeritus of the University of Notre Dame, who throughout his life displayed extraordinary commitment to social justice and the improvement of higher education. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution honoring the life and memory of Reverend Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., president emeritus of the University of Notre Dame."}, {"summary": "Supports the designation of 2015 as the International Year of Soils, and supports locally led soil conservation. Encourages public participation in activities celebrating the importance of soils to the United States. Supports soil conservation through partnerships with local soil and water conservation districts and voluntary landowner participation in federal conservation programs.", "text": "A concurrent resolution supporting the designation of the year of 2015 as the \"International Year of Soils\" and supporting locally led soil conservation. 2015-05-13 Passed Senate amended Supports the designation of 2015 as the International Year of Soils, and supports locally led soil conservation. Encourages public participation in activities celebrating the importance of soils to the United States. Supports soil conservation through partnerships with local soil and water conservation districts and voluntary landowner participation in federal conservation programs. 2015-03-17 Introduced in Senate Supports the designation of 2015 as the International Year of Soils, and supports locally led soil conservation. Encourages public participation in activities celebrating the importance of soils to the United States. Supports soil conservation through partnerships with local soil and water conservation districts and landowner participation in federal conservation programs. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution supporting the designation of the year of 2015 as the \"International Year of Soils\" and supporting locally led soil conservation."}, {"summary": "Establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2016 and sets forth budgetary levels for FY2017-FY2025. TITLE I--RECOMMENDED LEVELS AND AMOUNTS Subtitle A--Budgetary Levels in Both Houses (Sec. 1101) Recommends levels and amounts for FY2016-FY2025 for federal revenues, new budget authority, budget outlays, deficits, public debt, and debt held by the public. (Sec. 1102) Recommends levels of new budget authority and outlays for FY2016-FY2025 for each major functional category, including: National Defense; International Affairs; General Science, Space, and Technology; Energy; Natural Resources and Environment; Agriculture; Commerce and Housing Credit; Transportation; Community and Regional Development; Education, Training, Employment, and Social Services; Health; Medicare; Income Security; Social Security Retirement and Disability; Veterans Benefits and Services; Administration of Justice; General Government; Net Interest; Allowances; Undistributed Offsetting Receipts; and Overseas Contingency Operations. Subtitle B--Levels and Amounts in the Senate (Sec. 1201) Recommends Senate levels for FY2016-FY2025 for Social Security revenues, outlays, and administrative expenses. (Sec. 1202) Recommends Senate levels of new budget authority and outlays for FY2016-FY2025 for U.S. Postal Service discretionary administrative expenses. TITLE II--RECONCILIATION (Title II includes reconciliation instructions directing congressional committees to submit deficit reduction legislation to the budget committees. Under the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, reconciliation bills are considered by Congress using expedited legislative procedures that prevent a filibuster and restrict amendments in the Senate.) (Sec. 2001) Includes reconciliation instructions directing the Senate Finance Committee and the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee to each submit to the Senate Budget Committee legislation to reduce the deficit by at least $1 billion over the FY2016-FY2025 period. Requires the legislation to be submitted by July 24, 2015. Creates a point of order in the Senate against considering reconciliation legislation, pursuant to Section 2001, that would increase the public debt limit during the period of FY2016-FY2025. Permits the point of order to be waived by a two-thirds vote of the Members duly chosen and sworn. (Sec. 2002) Includes reconciliation instructions directing the House Education and Workforce Committee, the House Energy and Commerce Committee, and the House Ways and Means Committee to each submit to the House Budget Committee legislation to reduce the deficit by at least $1 billion over the FY2016-FY2025 period. Requires the legislation to be submitted by July 24, 2015. Requires the chairman of the House Budget Committee to use the baseline underlying the Congressional Budget Office's (CBO's) March 2015 update to the Budget and Economic Outlook: 2015 to 2025 (January 2015) when estimating the costs of legislation. Permits the chairman to determine whether adjustments to the baseline made after this resolution is adopted should be used. Permits the chairman to revise budgetary levels and allocations to reflect the impact of reconciliation legislation. Requires the House committees directed to submit reconciliation legislation to determine the most effective methods for repealing the Affordable Care Act. TITLE III--BUDGET ENFORCEMENT Subtitle A--Budget Enforcement in Both Houses (Sec. 3101) Revises the existing Senate point of order against legislation that would increase long-term deficits. Applies the point of order to legislation that would cause a net increase in on-budget deficits in excess of $5 billion in any of the 4 consecutive 10-year periods beginning with the first fiscal year that is 10 years after the budget year provided for in the most recently adopted budget resolution. (The existing Senate long-term deficit point of order applies to deficits rather than on-budget deficits.) Exempts Senate legislation for which the chairman of the Senate Budget Committee has made adjustments to the allocations, levels, and limits in this resolution, pursuant to the deficit-neutral reserve fund included in Section 4303(1) for legislation relating to the full repeal of the Affordable Care Act. Establishes a point of order in the House against legislation with a net effect of increasing direct spending by more than $5 billion in any of the four consecutive ten-year periods beginning with the first fiscal year that is 10 years after the budget year provided for in the most recently adopted budget resolution. Exempts House legislation for which the chairman of the House Budget Committee has made adjustments to the allocations, levels, or limits contained in this concurrent resolution pursuant to sections 4501, 4502, or 4503, which establish deficit-neutral reserve funds for health care legislation, including the repeal of the Affordable Care Act. (Sec. 3102) Provides the appropriations committees with separate allocations for Overseas Contingency Operations/Global War on Terrorism and specifies procedures for enforcing and adjusting the allocations. (Sec. 3103) Establishes a point of order restricting the inclusion of certain changes in mandatory programs (CHIMPs) in appropriations legislation for FY2016-FY2019. Limits CHIMPs that reduce budget authority but do not decrease outlays to $19.1 billion for FY2016, $19.1 billion for FY2017, $17 billion for FY2018, and $15 billion for FY2019. (Sec. 3104) Establishes a point of order against full-year FY2016 appropriations legislation that includes changes in mandatory programs that affect the Crime Victims Fund and exceed $10.8 billion for FY2016. (Sec. 3105) Requires CBO, upon request of the chairman of either the House or Senate Budget Committees to include an estimate of the current actual or estimated market values representing the ''fair value'' of assets and liabilities in estimates for certain federal credit programs under the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990. Requires CBO to provide fair-value estimates for legislation related to a housing, residential mortgage, or student loan program. Permits the chairman of the House Budget Committee to use the estimates to determine compliance with the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 and other budget enforcement controls. Permits the Senate to use the estimates only for informational purposes. (Sec. 3106) Provides directions regarding the scoring of legislation relating to a transition from the paper dollar to the dollar coin. (Sec. 3107) Requires CBO to provide estimates of the budgetary effects over FY2016-FY2045 for legislation increasing discretionary spending limits or transferring amounts from the general fund of the Treasury to the Highway Trust Fund. (Most CBO estimates are currently provided over a 5- or 10-year period.) (Sec. 3108) Requires CBO to provide projections of federal revenues, outlays, and deficits for the 30-year period beginning with the budget year in its required annual update to the Budget and Economic Outlook. (Sec. 3109) Directs CBO to provide estimates of outlay changes during the second and third decade of enactment of legislation if: (1) either of the budget committee chairs requests the estimate, or (2) the legislation has an outlay impact in excess of 0.25% of the U.S. gross domestic product during the first decade or in the tenth year. (Sec. 3110) Prohibits increases in Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) guarantee fees from being used to determine budgetary impacts for evaluating budget points of order. (Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac purchase mortgages and charge the fees to guarantee the payment of principal and interest. This section prevents the fee increases from being used to offset provisions that increase the deficit in determining whether a budget point of order applies to legislation.) (Sec. 3111) Requires CBO to include in deficit projections a one-page statement that: (1) summarizes and categorizes total outlays, receipts, surpluses, and deficits on a unified basis; and (2) includes subtotals for outlays for mandatory and discretionary programs; outlays, payroll tax revenue, and offsetting receipts for Social Security and for Medicare; the surplus or deficit of revenues over outlays for Social Security and Medicare; and revenues. (Sec. 3112) Directs CBO and the Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT) to provide estimates of the macroeconomic effects of major legislation. (These estimates are frequently referred to as dynamic scoring and include estimates of the budgetary effects from changes in economic output, employment, capital stock, interest rates, and other macroeconomic variables resulting from the legislation. In the Senate, the estimates would be provided for informational purposes only.) Subtitle B--Budget Enforcement in the Senate (Sec. 3201) Extends procedures in the Senate for waivers and appeals of specified budget points of order with a vote of three-fifths of the Members duly chosen and sworn (currently 60 votes) through September 30, 2025. Makes Senate points of order against legislation violating Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) rules or increasing the short-term deficit permanent. (The PAYGO point of order prohibits the consideration of legislation that would cause or increase an on-budget deficit over specified time periods. The short-term deficit point of order applies to legislation that would cause a net increase in the deficit in excess of $10 billion in any fiscal year provided for in the most recently adopted budget resolution unless it is fully offset over the period of all fiscal years provided for in the most recently adopted budget resolution.) (Sec. 3202) Updates the existing point of order against advanced appropriations to conform to the new budget window. (Under the resolution, an advanced appropriation is any new budget authority provided in appropriations legislation for FY2016 that first becomes available after FY2016, or any new budget authority provided in appropriations legislation for FY2017 that first becomes available after FY2017. The point of order limits advanced appropriations to specified accounts and prohibits total advanced appropriations from exceeding $28.852 billion in new budget authority in each fiscal year). (Sec. 3203) Increases the vote threshold for waiving points of order against legislation with unfunded intergovernmental mandates from a simple majority to three-fifths of Members duly chosen and sworn (currently 60 votes). (Sec. 3204) Repeals the Senate point of order against reconciliation legislation that would increase the deficit or reduce a surplus. (Sec. 3205) Establishes a Senate point of order against voting on passage of legislation unless the CBO cost estimate was available on CBO's website at least 28 hours before the vote. (Sec. 3206) Applies to the Senate a House point of order protecting savings in reconciliation legislation from amendments that increase the deficit. (Sec. 3207) Provides directions to CBO regarding the scoring of certain energy savings contracts. (Sec. 3208) Authorizes the chairman of the Senate Budget Committee to adjust aggregates, allocations, levels, and limits included in this resolution if legislation is enacted that permits adjustments to discretionary spending limits to accommodate wildfire suppression funding. Subtitle C--Budget Enforcement in the House of Representatives (Sec. 3301) Prohibits the House from considering legislation in FY2016 that reduces the actuarial balance of the Social Security trust funds below specified levels. (Sec. 3302) Requires transfers of funds from the general fund of the Treasury to the Highway Trust Fund to be counted as new budget authority and outlays in the year the transfer occurs. (Sec. 3303) Authorizes the chairman of the House Budget Committee to adjust committee allocations and levels in this resolution if legislation decreases direct spending in any fiscal year and authorizes appropriations for the same purpose. (Sec. 3304) Prohibits advanced appropriations unless: (1) the appropriation is provided for an account listed as an exception in the report accompanying this resolution, and (2) total advanced appropriations do not exceed $63.271 billion for veterans accounts and $28.852 billion for other accounts in FY2017. (Under this resolution, an advanced appropriation is any new discretionary budget authority provided in appropriations legislation for the fiscal year following FY2016.) (Sec. 3305) Requires the House of Representatives to assess the implementation of section 3207 of this concurrent resolution through a collaborative assessment with the Senate and CBO of the appropriate scorekeeping methodology for energy savings performance contracts. Subtitle D--Other Provisions (Sec. 3401) Directs congressional committees to review programs within their jurisdiction to identify waste, fraud, abuse, or duplication and increase the use of performance data to inform committee work. Directs the committees to include recommendations for improved governmental performance in their annual views and estimates reports submitted to the budget committees. (Sec. 3402) Provides that the discretionary administrative expenses of the Social Security Administration and the U.S. Postal Service are reflected in the allocation to the appropriations committees to ensure that the committees retains control over the expenses through the annual appropriations process. Requires the administrative expenses to be included in the cost estimates for appropriations legislation for budget enforcement purposes. (Sec. 3403) Sets forth procedures for adjustments of the allocations and aggregates included in the budget resolution. (Sec. 3404) Permits the chairmen of the budget committees to adjust levels and allocations in this budget resolution to reflect changes in concepts and definitions. (Sec. 3405) Declares that the provisions in this title are promulgated under the rulemaking powers of the House and Senate with full recognition of the constitutional right of either chamber to change those rules. TITLE IV--RESERVE FUNDS Establishes reserve funds that permit the chairmen of the budget committees to revise the committee allocations, budgetary aggregates, and other levels in the budget resolution to accommodate legislation that meets specified conditions. Subtitle A--Reserve Funds in Both Houses (Sec. 4101) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to policies and programs to reduce poverty and increase opportunity and upward mobility for struggling Americans, without adversely impacting job creation or increasing the deficit over the FY2106-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. Subtitle B--Reserve Funds in the Senate (Reserve funds in this subtitle provide the chairman of the Senate Budget Committee with flexibility in applying budget enforcement rules to legislation that meets specified criteria. Deficit-neutral and spending-neutral reserve funds permit the chairman to make the adjustments if the legislation meets the specified criteria and does not increase the deficit over designated time periods. Revenue increases are permitted to be used as an offset in deficit-neutral reserve funds, but not in spending-neutral reserve funds. Deficit-reduction reserve funds permit the chairman to make adjustments to ensure that savings achieved in legislation are used for deficit reduction.) (Sec. 4301) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to increasing the pace of U.S. economic growth and private sector job creation without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-2025 periods. (Sec. 4302) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to enhanced funding for national security or domestic discretionary programs if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2025 period. (Sec. 4303) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to repealing or replacing the Affordable Care Act and the health care related provisions of the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2025 period. (Sec. 4304) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to improving access to affordable health care for low-income children, including the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4305) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for health legislation relating to the requirement to purchase or provide health insurance; expiring health care provisions; the September 11th attacks at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and Shanksville crash site; medical research, innovation, and safety; or program integrity initiatives if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4306) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to child nutrition programs, replacing ineffective policies and programs with evidence-based alternatives that improve the welfare of vulnerable children, or protecting children from sexual predators if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4307) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to the improvement of the delivery of benefits and services to veterans and servicemembers if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4308) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to reforming the tax code, extending expiring tax relief provisions, innovation and manufacturing jobs, or operations and administration of the Department of the Treasury if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4309) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to investment in the infrastructure of the United States, including programs that expedite the deployment of broadband to rural areas, if the legislation does not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods and does not include transfers from other trust funds. Permits transfers from the general fund of the Treasury that are offset. (Sec. 4310) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to federal spending on civil air traffic control services if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4311) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for trade legislation that would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4312) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to the administration of disability benefits and the improved employment of disabled workers if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4313) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation that amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4314) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for energy legislation that does not raise new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4315) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation revising environmental statutes to promote job growth if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4316) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to improving flood control, expanding opportunities for commercial navigation, improving the environmental restoration of the nation's waterways, assisting states with drought prevention plans, strengthening waterborne commerce, or the authority of the Department of the Interior to designate funds for rural water projects and Indian irrigation and water settlement projects without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4317) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to reducing reliance on mineral imports or deducting amounts for mineral revenues payable to states without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4318) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4319) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to increasing timber production from federal lands and providing funding to local governments until timber production levels increase, decreasing forest hazardous fuel loads, improving stewardship contracting, or reforming the budgeting process for wildfire suppression operations without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4320) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to the Payments In Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4321) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to regulatory relief for small financial firms, improvements in the effectiveness of the financial regulatory framework, enhancements in oversight and accountability of the Federal Reserve System, and expansions in access to capital markets without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4322) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to improving the processing of earnings reports for the Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Disability Insurance programs if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4323) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to the implementation of agreements between the United States and nations with whom it maintains a Compact of Free Association without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4324) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to protecting payments to rural hospitals and creating sustainable access for rural communities without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4325) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to encouraging state Medicaid demonstration programs to promote independent living and integrated work for the disabled without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4326) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to payments to pharmacists for the provision of services under Medicare without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4327) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to supporting and improving community health centers without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4328) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to the funding of independent agencies, which may include subjecting the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to the regular appropriations process, without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4329) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to 529 college savings plans if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4330) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to the security of the overseas diplomatic facilities of the United States if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4331) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to expanding, enhancing, or otherwise improving science, technology, engineering, and mathematics if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4332) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to investment in the manufacturing sector in the United States if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4333) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to benefits for aliens without legal status in the United States, which may include prohibiting qualification for certain tax benefits, without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4334) Establishes a deficit-reduction reserve fund for legislation achieving savings through the elimination, modification, or the reduction in frequency of reports required of federal agencies if the legislation reduces the deficit over either the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. Permits the chairman to adjust the Senate's Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) ledger to ensure that the savings achieved are used only for deficit reduction. (Sec. 4335) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to addressing heroin, methamphetamine, and prescription opioid abuse if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4336) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to strengthening the civilian workforce if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4337) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to improving Department of Defense financial management if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4338) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to improving federal workforce development, job training, and reemployment programs if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4339) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to energy efficiency, the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), federal land and water conservation programs, or the reduction of duplicative federal green building programs if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4340) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to the Department of Justice, which may include ending the Operation Choke Point program, if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4341) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to prohibiting the federal government, except in the case of natural disasters, from providing funds to state and local governments to prevent receivership, facilitate exit from receivership, or to prevent default on its obligations by a state government, if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4342) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to improving the health outcomes and lowering the costs of caring for medically complex children in Medicaid if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4343) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to maintaining and enhancing access, choice, and accountability in veterans care through the Veterans Choice Card program if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4344) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to promoting equal pay if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4345) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation submitted to Congress by the President to protect current beneficiaries of the Social Security program and prevent the insolvency of the program if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4346) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to addressing student loan debt if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4347) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to ensuring that federal jurisdiction under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act) is focused on water quality without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4348) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to United States policy toward Israel and the prevention of anti-Semitism in Europe if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4349) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to improving workplace benefits and reducing health care costs, which may include tax credits for employers providing paid family and medical leave, if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4350) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to providing health care to veterans who have geographic inaccessibility to Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4351) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to increasing access to higher education for low-income Americans through the Pell Grant program if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4352) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to increased disclosure of any Affordable Care Act taxes in health insurance monthly premium statements if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4353) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to carbon emissions, which may include prohibitions on federal taxes or fees imposed on carbon emissions, if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4354) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to prohibiting the federal government from requiring states to adopt the Common Core State Standards and allowing states to opt out of the Standards without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4355) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to the disposal of federal land that is not within the boundaries of a national park, preserve, or monument without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4356) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to funding for the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty prior to ratification and adoption of implementing legislation without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4357) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to Iran, including efforts to reimpose waived sanctions or impose new sanctions if the President cannot certify that Iran is complying with the Joint Plan of Action or a comprehensive agreement on Iran's nuclear program, if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4358) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to supporting U.S. citizens held hostage in the U.S. embassy in Tehran, Iran, between November 3, 1979, and January 20, 1981, if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4359) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to increasing employment opportunities, preventing employment discrimination, and providing accommodations for pregnant workers if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4360) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to changes in federal income tax laws, including eliminating the estate tax, if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4361) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to the regulation by the Environmental Protection Agency of greenhouse gas emissions, which may include a prohibition on withholding highway funds from states that refuse to submit State Implementation Plans required under the Clean Power Plan, if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4362) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to protecting communities, businesses, recreationists, farmers, ranchers, or other groups that rely on privately held water rights and permits from federal takings if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4363) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to prohibiting the awarding of government construction contracts based on awardees entering or not entering into agreements with labor organizations without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4364) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to preventing American jobs from being moved overseas, which may include a reduction in the corporate income tax rate, if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4365) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to reaffirming the ability of states to adopt minimum wages higher than the federal minimum wage level commensurate with the cost of living in the state if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4366) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to deterring the attempted migration of unaccompanied children from El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras into the United States if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4367) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to critical habitat designations, which may include requiring the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to examine the cumulative economic effects of the designation, without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4368) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to any bank holding companies with over $500 billion in total assets to better protect taxpayers if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4369) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to ensuring that all Members of Congress, the President, the Vice President, and all political appointees procure their health insurance on the individual exchange in the same way as Americans at the same income level if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4370) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to increasing funding for United States embassies, which may include the relocation of the U.S. Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4371) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to promoting the return of children who have been legally adopted by U.S. citizens from the Democratic Republic of the Congo if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4372) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to the development of a new nuclear-capable cruise missile by the Department of Defense and the National Nuclear Security Administration if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4373) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to providing tax equity for death benefits paid to the families of public safety officers who lose their lives in the line of duty if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4374) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to eliminating the backlog of sexual assault evidence kits if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4375) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to mixed oxide fuel fabrication if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4376) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to strengthening and reforming federal Offices of Inspectors General; reducing vacancies in the offices; and providing for improvements in the overall economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of Inspectors General if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4377) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to improving retirement security by easing the administrative burden on small businesses that provide retirement plans and encouraging individuals to increase their savings if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4378) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to improving basic science research and development programs in the United States if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4379) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, which may include requiring state conservation plans for the northern long-eared bat to be given flexibility to be successful so as to preserve and protect local and rural economies before any federal listing decision is made, if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4380) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to increased sharing of cybersecurity threat information while protecting individual privacy and civil liberties interests if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4381) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to the Drug Enforcement Administration and Federal Bureau of Investigation entering into joint task forces with tribal and local law enforcement agencies if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4382) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to encouraging cost savings in office space used by federal agencies if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4383) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to providing technical assistance to small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs through small business development centers if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4384) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to ensuring that medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs meet the needs of women veterans if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4385) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to providing funding to support efficient resourcing for the Asia rebalance policy if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4386) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to preventing access to edible marijuana products by children in states that have decriminalized marijuana if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4387) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to providing mortgage lending to rural areas if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4388) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to the construction of Arctic polar icebreakers if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4389) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to researching health conditions of the descendants of veterans exposed to toxic substances during service in the Armed Forces if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4390) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to the Small Business Administration's Small Business Investment Company Program if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4391) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to online child sex trafficking; which may include the detection, investigation, and prosecution of the owners and operators of websites who knowingly allow the websites to be used to advertise commercial sex with children; if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4392) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to prohibiting the Environmental Protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or issuing any regulation that would reduce the reliability of the electricity grid if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4393) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to protecting the open Internet and promoting further innovation and investment in Internet services, content, infrastructure, and technologies if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4394) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to changing the federal regulatory process without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4395) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to providing coverage of virtual colonoscopies as a colorectal cancer screening test under Medicare if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4396) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to modernizing the triad of strategic nuclear delivery systems, the nuclear command and control system, and the nuclear weapons stockpile; and supporting related infrastructure if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4397) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to strengthening our national security, which may include fully funding the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority and the BioShield Special Reserve Fund, if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4398) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to the nuclear force improvement program of the Air Force if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4399) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to promoting economic growth and job creation by making it easier for small businesses to plan their capital investments, reducing the uncertainty of taxation, and supporting at-sea and dockside monitoring for fisheries that have received economic disaster assistance if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4400) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to employer penalties under the Affordable Care Act, which may include changes to the definition of "full time employee" under that Act, if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4401) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the federal regulatory process if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4402) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to the processing of award submissions, which may include the Internal Revenue Service whistleblower program, if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4403) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to encouraging the increased use of performance contracting in federal facilities if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4404) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to improving information sharing by the Inspector General of the Department of Veterans Affairs with respect to investigations relating to substandard health care, delayed and denied health care, patient deaths, other findings that directly relate to patient care, and other management issues if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4405) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to alleviating disproportionate regulatory burdens on community banks and credit unions if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4406) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to the Corporation for National and Community Service if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4407) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to ensuring that all Department of Justice attorneys comply with all legal and ethical obligations in criminal prosecutions if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4408) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to federal investments in precision medicine and biomedical research if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4409) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to developing methods that ensure that Medicare beneficiaries have access to equipment like eye tracking accessories for speech generating devices and speech generating devices if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4410) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to prioritization of the federal investment in the infrastructure of the United States on projects that are of national and regional significance and projects in high priority corridors of the National Highway System without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4411) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to encouraging the United States' NATO allies to reverse declines in defense spending and bear a more proportionate burden for ensuring the security of NATO if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4412) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to the investigation and recovery of missing weapons and military equipment provided to Yemen by the United States if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4413) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to improving higher education data and transparency if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4414) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to Native children or the construction of Bureau of Indian Education schools if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4415) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to funding for international counter-propaganda communications in order to combat misinformation, undermine ideologies of violence and hatred, and ensure moderate voices are heard if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4416) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to reforming and strengthening elementary and secondary education if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4417) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to federal investments in scientific research and development if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4418) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to providing support to the government of Ukraine, which may include the provision of lethal defensive articles, if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4419) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to underground and surface mining safety research if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4420) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to extending the life of the Medicare Hospital Insurance Trust Fund, which may include creating a point of order against legislation that accelerates the insolvency of the Fund, if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. Subtitle C--Reserve Funds in the House Establishes reserve funds that permit the chairman of the House Budget Committee to adjust the levels and allocations included in the budget resolution to accommodate health, tax reform, trade, education, retirement, transportation, and defense legislation that meets specified conditions. (Sec. 4501) Establishes a reserve fund for legislation that consists solely of the full repeal of the Affordable Care Act and the health care related provisions of the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010. (Sec. 4502) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for health care reform legislation that would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2025 period. (Sec. 4503) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation that repeals Medicare spending decreases included in the Affordable Care Act or the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 and would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2025 period. (Sec. 4504) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation that extends the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2025 period. (Sec. 4505) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation that reforms, expands access to, and improves graduate medical education programs and would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2025 period. (Sec. 4506) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation that implements a trade agreement and would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2025 period. (Sec. 4507) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation that reforms the tax code and would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2025 period. (Sec. 4508) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation that decreases revenue and would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2025 period. (Sec. 4509) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation that maintains the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund and would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2025 period. (Sec. 4510) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation that reforms, improves, and updates the federal retirement system and would not increase the deficit over the period of FY2016-FY2025. (Sec. 4511) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation that supports specified defense activities and would not increase the deficit (without counting any net revenue increases in the legislation) over the period of FY2016-FY2025. TITLE V--ESTIMATES OF DIRECT SPENDING IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (Sec. 5001) Provides estimates for the rate of growth in means-tested and non-means-tested direct spending and proposes changes to Medicare and Medicaid. TITLE VI--POLICY STATEMENTS Subtitle A--Policy Statements in Both Houses (Sec. 6101) States the policy of this resolution that Congress should pass and send to the states for approval a joint resolution to amend the Constitution to require an annual balanced federal budget. (Sec. 6102) States the policy of this resolution that Congress should work on a bipartisan basis to preserve Social Security for current and future generations and that to achieve that goal: Congress should enact legislation prevent the near-term insolvency of the Disability Insurance program, improve the administration and coordination of benefits, and increase employment opportunities for disabled workers; and the President should submit legislation to Congress addressing the long-term insolvency of both the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance program and the Disability Insurance program. Subtitle B--Policy Statement in the House of Representatives (Sec. 6201) States the policy of this resolution that Congress must restructure and reform the budget process, reassert its role as the government's spending authority, and change the treatment of tax cut extensions in the baseline. (Sec. 6202) States the policy of this resolution to promote faster economic growth and job creation. (Sec. 6203) States the policy of this resolution that Congress should enact legislation that provides comprehensive tax reform to promote economic growth, create jobs, increase wages; and benefit consumers, investors, and workers. (Sec. 6204) States the policy of this resolution to pursue international trade, global commerce, and a modern and competitive U.S. international tax system to promote job creation in the United States. (Sec. 6205) States the policy of this resolution to repeal the Affordable Care Act and promote health care reforms. (Sec. 6206) States the policy of this resolution to preserve Medicare for those in or near retirement and strengthen the program for future beneficiaries. Sets forth the assumptions of this resolution regarding Medicare reform. (Sec. 6207) States the policy of this resolution to support the work of medical innovators, including the private sector, medical centers and the National Institutes of Health. (Sec. 6208) States the policy of this resolution that Congress should enact legislation to change the federal regulatory process and eliminate unnecessary regulations. (Sec. 6209) States the policies of this resolution for addressing higher education affordability and the failings in the current workforce development system. (Sec. 6210) States the policy of this resolution to support the continued oversight efforts of the Department of Veterans Affairs by Congress and its committees. (Sec. 6211) States the policy of this resolution that Congress should adopt reforms of budget and accounting practices to enable the public to better understand the fiscal situation of the United States and the options best suited to improving it. (Sec. 6212) States the policy of this resolution that each authorizing committee must submit to the House Budget Committee recommendations for reductions in spending that result from oversight activities, and that each congressional committee must annually review its programs to ensure they are operating efficiently and effectively. (Sec. 6213) States the policy of this resolution that congressional committees should identify and achieve savings for deficit reduction through the cancellation or rescission of unobligated balances. (Sec. 6214) States the policy of this resolution that Congress must reassert its constitutional prerogative to control spending and conduct oversight by enacting legislation requiring programs funded through fees, offsetting receipts, or offsetting collections to be allocated new budget authority annually. (Sec. 6215) States the policy of this resolution to identify savings that can be achieved through greater productivity and efficiency gains in the operation and maintenance of the House of Representatives. (Sec. 6216) States the policy of this resolution that Congress should agree to a budget resolution every year and that compensation for Members of Congress should be withheld if either chamber has not agreed to a budget resolution by April 15, as required by the Congressional Budget Act of 1974. (Sec. 6217) States the policy of this resolution to ensure robust funding for national defense while maintaining overall fiscal discipline and to encourage an immediate reevaluation of federal government priorities to maintain the strength of America's national security posture.", "text": "An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025. 2015-04-29 Conference report filed in House Establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2016 and sets forth budgetary levels for FY2017-FY2025. TITLE I--RECOMMENDED LEVELS AND AMOUNTS Subtitle A--Budgetary Levels in Both Houses (Sec. 1101) Recommends levels and amounts for FY2016-FY2025 for federal revenues, new budget authority, budget outlays, deficits, public debt, and debt held by the public. (Sec. 1102) Recommends levels of new budget authority and outlays for FY2016-FY2025 for each major functional category, including: National Defense; International Affairs; General Science, Space, and Technology; Energy; Natural Resources and Environment; Agriculture; Commerce and Housing Credit; Transportation; Community and Regional Development; Education, Training, Employment, and Social Services; Health; Medicare; Income Security; Social Security Retirement and Disability; Veterans Benefits and Services; Administration of Justice; General Government; Net Interest; Allowances; Undistributed Offsetting Receipts; and Overseas Contingency Operations. Subtitle B--Levels and Amounts in the Senate (Sec. 1201) Recommends Senate levels for FY2016-FY2025 for Social Security revenues, outlays, and administrative expenses. (Sec. 1202) Recommends Senate levels of new budget authority and outlays for FY2016-FY2025 for U.S. Postal Service discretionary administrative expenses. TITLE II--RECONCILIATION (Title II includes reconciliation instructions directing congressional committees to submit deficit reduction legislation to the budget committees. Under the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, reconciliation bills are considered by Congress using expedited legislative procedures that prevent a filibuster and restrict amendments in the Senate.) (Sec. 2001) Includes reconciliation instructions directing the Senate Finance Committee and the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee to each submit to the Senate Budget Committee legislation to reduce the deficit by at least $1 billion over the FY2016-FY2025 period. Requires the legislation to be submitted by July 24, 2015. Creates a point of order in the Senate against considering reconciliation legislation, pursuant to Section 2001, that would increase the public debt limit during the period of FY2016-FY2025. Permits the point of order to be waived by a two-thirds vote of the Members duly chosen and sworn. (Sec. 2002) Includes reconciliation instructions directing the House Education and Workforce Committee, the House Energy and Commerce Committee, and the House Ways and Means Committee to each submit to the House Budget Committee legislation to reduce the deficit by at least $1 billion over the FY2016-FY2025 period. Requires the legislation to be submitted by July 24, 2015. Requires the chairman of the House Budget Committee to use the baseline underlying the Congressional Budget Office's (CBO's) March 2015 update to the Budget and Economic Outlook: 2015 to 2025 (January 2015) when estimating the costs of legislation. Permits the chairman to determine whether adjustments to the baseline made after this resolution is adopted should be used. Permits the chairman to revise budgetary levels and allocations to reflect the impact of reconciliation legislation. Requires the House committees directed to submit reconciliation legislation to determine the most effective methods for repealing the Affordable Care Act. TITLE III--BUDGET ENFORCEMENT Subtitle A--Budget Enforcement in Both Houses (Sec. 3101) Revises the existing Senate point of order against legislation that would increase long-term deficits. Applies the point of order to legislation that would cause a net increase in on-budget deficits in excess of $5 billion in any of the 4 consecutive 10-year periods beginning with the first fiscal year that is 10 years after the budget year provided for in the most recently adopted budget resolution. (The existing Senate long-term deficit point of order applies to deficits rather than on-budget deficits.) Exempts Senate legislation for which the chairman of the Senate Budget Committee has made adjustments to the allocations, levels, and limits in this resolution, pursuant to the deficit-neutral reserve fund included in Section 4303(1) for legislation relating to the full repeal of the Affordable Care Act. Establishes a point of order in the House against legislation with a net effect of increasing direct spending by more than $5 billion in any of the four consecutive ten-year periods beginning with the first fiscal year that is 10 years after the budget year provided for in the most recently adopted budget resolution. Exempts House legislation for which the chairman of the House Budget Committee has made adjustments to the allocations, levels, or limits contained in this concurrent resolution pursuant to sections 4501, 4502, or 4503, which establish deficit-neutral reserve funds for health care legislation, including the repeal of the Affordable Care Act. (Sec. 3102) Provides the appropriations committees with separate allocations for Overseas Contingency Operations/Global War on Terrorism and specifies procedures for enforcing and adjusting the allocations. (Sec. 3103) Establishes a point of order restricting the inclusion of certain changes in mandatory programs (CHIMPs) in appropriations legislation for FY2016-FY2019. Limits CHIMPs that reduce budget authority but do not decrease outlays to $19.1 billion for FY2016, $19.1 billion for FY2017, $17 billion for FY2018, and $15 billion for FY2019. (Sec. 3104) Establishes a point of order against full-year FY2016 appropriations legislation that includes changes in mandatory programs that affect the Crime Victims Fund and exceed $10.8 billion for FY2016. (Sec. 3105) Requires CBO, upon request of the chairman of either the House or Senate Budget Committees to include an estimate of the current actual or estimated market values representing the ''fair value'' of assets and liabilities in estimates for certain federal credit programs under the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990. Requires CBO to provide fair-value estimates for legislation related to a housing, residential mortgage, or student loan program. Permits the chairman of the House Budget Committee to use the estimates to determine compliance with the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 and other budget enforcement controls. Permits the Senate to use the estimates only for informational purposes. (Sec. 3106) Provides directions regarding the scoring of legislation relating to a transition from the paper dollar to the dollar coin. (Sec. 3107) Requires CBO to provide estimates of the budgetary effects over FY2016-FY2045 for legislation increasing discretionary spending limits or transferring amounts from the general fund of the Treasury to the Highway Trust Fund. (Most CBO estimates are currently provided over a 5- or 10-year period.) (Sec. 3108) Requires CBO to provide projections of federal revenues, outlays, and deficits for the 30-year period beginning with the budget year in its required annual update to the Budget and Economic Outlook. (Sec. 3109) Directs CBO to provide estimates of outlay changes during the second and third decade of enactment of legislation if: (1) either of the budget committee chairs requests the estimate, or (2) the legislation has an outlay impact in excess of 0.25% of the U.S. gross domestic product during the first decade or in the tenth year. (Sec. 3110) Prohibits increases in Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) guarantee fees from being used to determine budgetary impacts for evaluating budget points of order. (Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac purchase mortgages and charge the fees to guarantee the payment of principal and interest. This section prevents the fee increases from being used to offset provisions that increase the deficit in determining whether a budget point of order applies to legislation.) (Sec. 3111) Requires CBO to include in deficit projections a one-page statement that: (1) summarizes and categorizes total outlays, receipts, surpluses, and deficits on a unified basis; and (2) includes subtotals for outlays for mandatory and discretionary programs; outlays, payroll tax revenue, and offsetting receipts for Social Security and for Medicare; the surplus or deficit of revenues over outlays for Social Security and Medicare; and revenues. (Sec. 3112) Directs CBO and the Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT) to provide estimates of the macroeconomic effects of major legislation. (These estimates are frequently referred to as dynamic scoring and include estimates of the budgetary effects from changes in economic output, employment, capital stock, interest rates, and other macroeconomic variables resulting from the legislation. In the Senate, the estimates would be provided for informational purposes only.) Subtitle B--Budget Enforcement in the Senate (Sec. 3201) Extends procedures in the Senate for waivers and appeals of specified budget points of order with a vote of three-fifths of the Members duly chosen and sworn (currently 60 votes) through September 30, 2025. Makes Senate points of order against legislation violating Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) rules or increasing the short-term deficit permanent. (The PAYGO point of order prohibits the consideration of legislation that would cause or increase an on-budget deficit over specified time periods. The short-term deficit point of order applies to legislation that would cause a net increase in the deficit in excess of $10 billion in any fiscal year provided for in the most recently adopted budget resolution unless it is fully offset over the period of all fiscal years provided for in the most recently adopted budget resolution.) (Sec. 3202) Updates the existing point of order against advanced appropriations to conform to the new budget window. (Under the resolution, an advanced appropriation is any new budget authority provided in appropriations legislation for FY2016 that first becomes available after FY2016, or any new budget authority provided in appropriations legislation for FY2017 that first becomes available after FY2017. The point of order limits advanced appropriations to specified accounts and prohibits total advanced appropriations from exceeding $28.852 billion in new budget authority in each fiscal year). (Sec. 3203) Increases the vote threshold for waiving points of order against legislation with unfunded intergovernmental mandates from a simple majority to three-fifths of Members duly chosen and sworn (currently 60 votes). (Sec. 3204) Repeals the Senate point of order against reconciliation legislation that would increase the deficit or reduce a surplus. (Sec. 3205) Establishes a Senate point of order against voting on passage of legislation unless the CBO cost estimate was available on CBO's website at least 28 hours before the vote. (Sec. 3206) Applies to the Senate a House point of order protecting savings in reconciliation legislation from amendments that increase the deficit. (Sec. 3207) Provides directions to CBO regarding the scoring of certain energy savings contracts. (Sec. 3208) Authorizes the chairman of the Senate Budget Committee to adjust aggregates, allocations, levels, and limits included in this resolution if legislation is enacted that permits adjustments to discretionary spending limits to accommodate wildfire suppression funding. Subtitle C--Budget Enforcement in the House of Representatives (Sec. 3301) Prohibits the House from considering legislation in FY2016 that reduces the actuarial balance of the Social Security trust funds below specified levels. (Sec. 3302) Requires transfers of funds from the general fund of the Treasury to the Highway Trust Fund to be counted as new budget authority and outlays in the year the transfer occurs. (Sec. 3303) Authorizes the chairman of the House Budget Committee to adjust committee allocations and levels in this resolution if legislation decreases direct spending in any fiscal year and authorizes appropriations for the same purpose. (Sec. 3304) Prohibits advanced appropriations unless: (1) the appropriation is provided for an account listed as an exception in the report accompanying this resolution, and (2) total advanced appropriations do not exceed $63.271 billion for veterans accounts and $28.852 billion for other accounts in FY2017. (Under this resolution, an advanced appropriation is any new discretionary budget authority provided in appropriations legislation for the fiscal year following FY2016.) (Sec. 3305) Requires the House of Representatives to assess the implementation of section 3207 of this concurrent resolution through a collaborative assessment with the Senate and CBO of the appropriate scorekeeping methodology for energy savings performance contracts. Subtitle D--Other Provisions (Sec. 3401) Directs congressional committees to review programs within their jurisdiction to identify waste, fraud, abuse, or duplication and increase the use of performance data to inform committee work. Directs the committees to include recommendations for improved governmental performance in their annual views and estimates reports submitted to the budget committees. (Sec. 3402) Provides that the discretionary administrative expenses of the Social Security Administration and the U.S. Postal Service are reflected in the allocation to the appropriations committees to ensure that the committees retains control over the expenses through the annual appropriations process. Requires the administrative expenses to be included in the cost estimates for appropriations legislation for budget enforcement purposes. (Sec. 3403) Sets forth procedures for adjustments of the allocations and aggregates included in the budget resolution. (Sec. 3404) Permits the chairmen of the budget committees to adjust levels and allocations in this budget resolution to reflect changes in concepts and definitions. (Sec. 3405) Declares that the provisions in this title are promulgated under the rulemaking powers of the House and Senate with full recognition of the constitutional right of either chamber to change those rules. TITLE IV--RESERVE FUNDS Establishes reserve funds that permit the chairmen of the budget committees to revise the committee allocations, budgetary aggregates, and other levels in the budget resolution to accommodate legislation that meets specified conditions. Subtitle A--Reserve Funds in Both Houses (Sec. 4101) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to policies and programs to reduce poverty and increase opportunity and upward mobility for struggling Americans, without adversely impacting job creation or increasing the deficit over the FY2106-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. Subtitle B--Reserve Funds in the Senate (Reserve funds in this subtitle provide the chairman of the Senate Budget Committee with flexibility in applying budget enforcement rules to legislation that meets specified criteria. Deficit-neutral and spending-neutral reserve funds permit the chairman to make the adjustments if the legislation meets the specified criteria and does not increase the deficit over designated time periods. Revenue increases are permitted to be used as an offset in deficit-neutral reserve funds, but not in spending-neutral reserve funds. Deficit-reduction reserve funds permit the chairman to make adjustments to ensure that savings achieved in legislation are used for deficit reduction.) (Sec. 4301) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to increasing the pace of U.S. economic growth and private sector job creation without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-2025 periods. (Sec. 4302) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to enhanced funding for national security or domestic discretionary programs if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2025 period. (Sec. 4303) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to repealing or replacing the Affordable Care Act and the health care related provisions of the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2025 period. (Sec. 4304) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to improving access to affordable health care for low-income children, including the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4305) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for health legislation relating to the requirement to purchase or provide health insurance; expiring health care provisions; the September 11th attacks at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and Shanksville crash site; medical research, innovation, and safety; or program integrity initiatives if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4306) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to child nutrition programs, replacing ineffective policies and programs with evidence-based alternatives that improve the welfare of vulnerable children, or protecting children from sexual predators if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4307) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to the improvement of the delivery of benefits and services to veterans and servicemembers if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4308) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to reforming the tax code, extending expiring tax relief provisions, innovation and manufacturing jobs, or operations and administration of the Department of the Treasury if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4309) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to investment in the infrastructure of the United States, including programs that expedite the deployment of broadband to rural areas, if the legislation does not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods and does not include transfers from other trust funds. Permits transfers from the general fund of the Treasury that are offset. (Sec. 4310) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to federal spending on civil air traffic control services if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4311) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for trade legislation that would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4312) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to the administration of disability benefits and the improved employment of disabled workers if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4313) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation that amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4314) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for energy legislation that does not raise new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4315) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation revising environmental statutes to promote job growth if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4316) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to improving flood control, expanding opportunities for commercial navigation, improving the environmental restoration of the nation's waterways, assisting states with drought prevention plans, strengthening waterborne commerce, or the authority of the Department of the Interior to designate funds for rural water projects and Indian irrigation and water settlement projects without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4317) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to reducing reliance on mineral imports or deducting amounts for mineral revenues payable to states without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4318) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4319) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to increasing timber production from federal lands and providing funding to local governments until timber production levels increase, decreasing forest hazardous fuel loads, improving stewardship contracting, or reforming the budgeting process for wildfire suppression operations without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4320) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to the Payments In Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4321) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to regulatory relief for small financial firms, improvements in the effectiveness of the financial regulatory framework, enhancements in oversight and accountability of the Federal Reserve System, and expansions in access to capital markets without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4322) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to improving the processing of earnings reports for the Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Disability Insurance programs if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4323) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to the implementation of agreements between the United States and nations with whom it maintains a Compact of Free Association without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4324) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to protecting payments to rural hospitals and creating sustainable access for rural communities without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4325) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to encouraging state Medicaid demonstration programs to promote independent living and integrated work for the disabled without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4326) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to payments to pharmacists for the provision of services under Medicare without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4327) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to supporting and improving community health centers without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4328) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to the funding of independent agencies, which may include subjecting the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to the regular appropriations process, without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4329) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to 529 college savings plans if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4330) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to the security of the overseas diplomatic facilities of the United States if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4331) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to expanding, enhancing, or otherwise improving science, technology, engineering, and mathematics if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4332) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to investment in the manufacturing sector in the United States if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4333) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to benefits for aliens without legal status in the United States, which may include prohibiting qualification for certain tax benefits, without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4334) Establishes a deficit-reduction reserve fund for legislation achieving savings through the elimination, modification, or the reduction in frequency of reports required of federal agencies if the legislation reduces the deficit over either the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. Permits the chairman to adjust the Senate's Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) ledger to ensure that the savings achieved are used only for deficit reduction. (Sec. 4335) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to addressing heroin, methamphetamine, and prescription opioid abuse if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4336) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to strengthening the civilian workforce if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4337) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to improving Department of Defense financial management if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4338) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to improving federal workforce development, job training, and reemployment programs if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4339) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to energy efficiency, the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), federal land and water conservation programs, or the reduction of duplicative federal green building programs if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4340) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to the Department of Justice, which may include ending the Operation Choke Point program, if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4341) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to prohibiting the federal government, except in the case of natural disasters, from providing funds to state and local governments to prevent receivership, facilitate exit from receivership, or to prevent default on its obligations by a state government, if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4342) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to improving the health outcomes and lowering the costs of caring for medically complex children in Medicaid if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4343) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to maintaining and enhancing access, choice, and accountability in veterans care through the Veterans Choice Card program if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4344) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to promoting equal pay if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4345) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation submitted to Congress by the President to protect current beneficiaries of the Social Security program and prevent the insolvency of the program if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4346) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to addressing student loan debt if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4347) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to ensuring that federal jurisdiction under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act) is focused on water quality without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4348) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to United States policy toward Israel and the prevention of anti-Semitism in Europe if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4349) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to improving workplace benefits and reducing health care costs, which may include tax credits for employers providing paid family and medical leave, if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4350) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to providing health care to veterans who have geographic inaccessibility to Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4351) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to increasing access to higher education for low-income Americans through the Pell Grant program if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4352) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to increased disclosure of any Affordable Care Act taxes in health insurance monthly premium statements if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4353) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to carbon emissions, which may include prohibitions on federal taxes or fees imposed on carbon emissions, if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4354) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to prohibiting the federal government from requiring states to adopt the Common Core State Standards and allowing states to opt out of the Standards without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4355) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to the disposal of federal land that is not within the boundaries of a national park, preserve, or monument without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4356) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to funding for the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty prior to ratification and adoption of implementing legislation without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4357) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to Iran, including efforts to reimpose waived sanctions or impose new sanctions if the President cannot certify that Iran is complying with the Joint Plan of Action or a comprehensive agreement on Iran's nuclear program, if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4358) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to supporting U.S. citizens held hostage in the U.S. embassy in Tehran, Iran, between November 3, 1979, and January 20, 1981, if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4359) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to increasing employment opportunities, preventing employment discrimination, and providing accommodations for pregnant workers if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4360) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to changes in federal income tax laws, including eliminating the estate tax, if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4361) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to the regulation by the Environmental Protection Agency of greenhouse gas emissions, which may include a prohibition on withholding highway funds from states that refuse to submit State Implementation Plans required under the Clean Power Plan, if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4362) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to protecting communities, businesses, recreationists, farmers, ranchers, or other groups that rely on privately held water rights and permits from federal takings if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4363) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to prohibiting the awarding of government construction contracts based on awardees entering or not entering into agreements with labor organizations without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4364) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to preventing American jobs from being moved overseas, which may include a reduction in the corporate income tax rate, if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4365) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to reaffirming the ability of states to adopt minimum wages higher than the federal minimum wage level commensurate with the cost of living in the state if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4366) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to deterring the attempted migration of unaccompanied children from El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras into the United States if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4367) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to critical habitat designations, which may include requiring the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to examine the cumulative economic effects of the designation, without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4368) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to any bank holding companies with over $500 billion in total assets to better protect taxpayers if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4369) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to ensuring that all Members of Congress, the President, the Vice President, and all political appointees procure their health insurance on the individual exchange in the same way as Americans at the same income level if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4370) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to increasing funding for United States embassies, which may include the relocation of the U.S. Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4371) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to promoting the return of children who have been legally adopted by U.S. citizens from the Democratic Republic of the Congo if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4372) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to the development of a new nuclear-capable cruise missile by the Department of Defense and the National Nuclear Security Administration if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4373) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to providing tax equity for death benefits paid to the families of public safety officers who lose their lives in the line of duty if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4374) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to eliminating the backlog of sexual assault evidence kits if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4375) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to mixed oxide fuel fabrication if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4376) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to strengthening and reforming federal Offices of Inspectors General; reducing vacancies in the offices; and providing for improvements in the overall economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of Inspectors General if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4377) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to improving retirement security by easing the administrative burden on small businesses that provide retirement plans and encouraging individuals to increase their savings if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4378) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to improving basic science research and development programs in the United States if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4379) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, which may include requiring state conservation plans for the northern long-eared bat to be given flexibility to be successful so as to preserve and protect local and rural economies before any federal listing decision is made, if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4380) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to increased sharing of cybersecurity threat information while protecting individual privacy and civil liberties interests if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4381) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to the Drug Enforcement Administration and Federal Bureau of Investigation entering into joint task forces with tribal and local law enforcement agencies if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4382) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to encouraging cost savings in office space used by federal agencies if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4383) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to providing technical assistance to small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs through small business development centers if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4384) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to ensuring that medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs meet the needs of women veterans if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4385) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to providing funding to support efficient resourcing for the Asia rebalance policy if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4386) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to preventing access to edible marijuana products by children in states that have decriminalized marijuana if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4387) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to providing mortgage lending to rural areas if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4388) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to the construction of Arctic polar icebreakers if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4389) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to researching health conditions of the descendants of veterans exposed to toxic substances during service in the Armed Forces if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4390) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to the Small Business Administration's Small Business Investment Company Program if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4391) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to online child sex trafficking; which may include the detection, investigation, and prosecution of the owners and operators of websites who knowingly allow the websites to be used to advertise commercial sex with children; if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4392) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to prohibiting the Environmental Protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or issuing any regulation that would reduce the reliability of the electricity grid if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4393) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to protecting the open Internet and promoting further innovation and investment in Internet services, content, infrastructure, and technologies if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4394) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to changing the federal regulatory process without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4395) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to providing coverage of virtual colonoscopies as a colorectal cancer screening test under Medicare if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4396) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to modernizing the triad of strategic nuclear delivery systems, the nuclear command and control system, and the nuclear weapons stockpile; and supporting related infrastructure if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4397) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to strengthening our national security, which may include fully funding the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority and the BioShield Special Reserve Fund, if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4398) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to the nuclear force improvement program of the Air Force if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4399) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to promoting economic growth and job creation by making it easier for small businesses to plan their capital investments, reducing the uncertainty of taxation, and supporting at-sea and dockside monitoring for fisheries that have received economic disaster assistance if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4400) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to employer penalties under the Affordable Care Act, which may include changes to the definition of "full time employee" under that Act, if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4401) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the federal regulatory process if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4402) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to the processing of award submissions, which may include the Internal Revenue Service whistleblower program, if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4403) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to encouraging the increased use of performance contracting in federal facilities if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4404) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to improving information sharing by the Inspector General of the Department of Veterans Affairs with respect to investigations relating to substandard health care, delayed and denied health care, patient deaths, other findings that directly relate to patient care, and other management issues if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4405) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to alleviating disproportionate regulatory burdens on community banks and credit unions if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4406) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to the Corporation for National and Community Service if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4407) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to ensuring that all Department of Justice attorneys comply with all legal and ethical obligations in criminal prosecutions if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4408) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to federal investments in precision medicine and biomedical research if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4409) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to developing methods that ensure that Medicare beneficiaries have access to equipment like eye tracking accessories for speech generating devices and speech generating devices if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4410) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to prioritization of the federal investment in the infrastructure of the United States on projects that are of national and regional significance and projects in high priority corridors of the National Highway System without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4411) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to encouraging the United States' NATO allies to reverse declines in defense spending and bear a more proportionate burden for ensuring the security of NATO if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4412) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to the investigation and recovery of missing weapons and military equipment provided to Yemen by the United States if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4413) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to improving higher education data and transparency if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4414) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to Native children or the construction of Bureau of Indian Education schools if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4415) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to funding for international counter-propaganda communications in order to combat misinformation, undermine ideologies of violence and hatred, and ensure moderate voices are heard if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4416) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to reforming and strengthening elementary and secondary education if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4417) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to federal investments in scientific research and development if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4418) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to providing support to the government of Ukraine, which may include the provision of lethal defensive articles, if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4419) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to underground and surface mining safety research if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 4420) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to extending the life of the Medicare Hospital Insurance Trust Fund, which may include creating a point of order against legislation that accelerates the insolvency of the Fund, if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. Subtitle C--Reserve Funds in the House Establishes reserve funds that permit the chairman of the House Budget Committee to adjust the levels and allocations included in the budget resolution to accommodate health, tax reform, trade, education, retirement, transportation, and defense legislation that meets specified conditions. (Sec. 4501) Establishes a reserve fund for legislation that consists solely of the full repeal of the Affordable Care Act and the health care related provisions of the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010. (Sec. 4502) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for health care reform legislation that would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2025 period. (Sec. 4503) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation that repeals Medicare spending decreases included in the Affordable Care Act or the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 and would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2025 period. (Sec. 4504) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation that extends the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2025 period. (Sec. 4505) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation that reforms, expands access to, and improves graduate medical education programs and would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2025 period. (Sec. 4506) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation that implements a trade agreement and would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2025 period. (Sec. 4507) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation that reforms the tax code and would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2025 period. (Sec. 4508) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation that decreases revenue and would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2025 period. (Sec. 4509) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation that maintains the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund and would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2025 period. (Sec. 4510) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation that reforms, improves, and updates the federal retirement system and would not increase the deficit over the period of FY2016-FY2025. (Sec. 4511) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation that supports specified defense activities and would not increase the deficit (without counting any net revenue increases in the legislation) over the period of FY2016-FY2025. TITLE V--ESTIMATES OF DIRECT SPENDING IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (Sec. 5001) Provides estimates for the rate of growth in means-tested and non-means-tested direct spending and proposes changes to Medicare and Medicaid. TITLE VI--POLICY STATEMENTS Subtitle A--Policy Statements in Both Houses (Sec. 6101) States the policy of this resolution that Congress should pass and send to the states for approval a joint resolution to amend the Constitution to require an annual balanced federal budget. (Sec. 6102) States the policy of this resolution that Congress should work on a bipartisan basis to preserve Social Security for current and future generations and that to achieve that goal: Congress should enact legislation prevent the near-term insolvency of the Disability Insurance program, improve the administration and coordination of benefits, and increase employment opportunities for disabled workers; and the President should submit legislation to Congress addressing the long-term insolvency of both the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance program and the Disability Insurance program. Subtitle B--Policy Statement in the House of Representatives (Sec. 6201) States the policy of this resolution that Congress must restructure and reform the budget process, reassert its role as the government's spending authority, and change the treatment of tax cut extensions in the baseline. (Sec. 6202) States the policy of this resolution to promote faster economic growth and job creation. (Sec. 6203) States the policy of this resolution that Congress should enact legislation that provides comprehensive tax reform to promote economic growth, create jobs, increase wages; and benefit consumers, investors, and workers. (Sec. 6204) States the policy of this resolution to pursue international trade, global commerce, and a modern and competitive U.S. international tax system to promote job creation in the United States. (Sec. 6205) States the policy of this resolution to repeal the Affordable Care Act and promote health care reforms. (Sec. 6206) States the policy of this resolution to preserve Medicare for those in or near retirement and strengthen the program for future beneficiaries. Sets forth the assumptions of this resolution regarding Medicare reform. (Sec. 6207) States the policy of this resolution to support the work of medical innovators, including the private sector, medical centers and the National Institutes of Health. (Sec. 6208) States the policy of this resolution that Congress should enact legislation to change the federal regulatory process and eliminate unnecessary regulations. (Sec. 6209) States the policies of this resolution for addressing higher education affordability and the failings in the current workforce development system. (Sec. 6210) States the policy of this resolution to support the continued oversight efforts of the Department of Veterans Affairs by Congress and its committees. (Sec. 6211) States the policy of this resolution that Congress should adopt reforms of budget and accounting practices to enable the public to better understand the fiscal situation of the United States and the options best suited to improving it. (Sec. 6212) States the policy of this resolution that each authorizing committee must submit to the House Budget Committee recommendations for reductions in spending that result from oversight activities, and that each congressional committee must annually review its programs to ensure they are operating efficiently and effectively. (Sec. 6213) States the policy of this resolution that congressional committees should identify and achieve savings for deficit reduction through the cancellation or rescission of unobligated balances. (Sec. 6214) States the policy of this resolution that Congress must reassert its constitutional prerogative to control spending and conduct oversight by enacting legislation requiring programs funded through fees, offsetting receipts, or offsetting collections to be allocated new budget authority annually. (Sec. 6215) States the policy of this resolution to identify savings that can be achieved through greater productivity and efficiency gains in the operation and maintenance of the House of Representatives. (Sec. 6216) States the policy of this resolution that Congress should agree to a budget resolution every year and that compensation for Members of Congress should be withheld if either chamber has not agreed to a budget resolution by April 15, as required by the Congressional Budget Act of 1974. (Sec. 6217) States the policy of this resolution to ensure robust funding for national defense while maintaining overall fiscal discipline and to encourage an immediate reevaluation of federal government priorities to maintain the strength of America's national security posture. 2015-04-14 Passed House amended Establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2016 and sets forth budgetary levels for FY2017-FY2025. TITLE I--RECOMMENDED LEVELS AND AMOUNTS (Sec. 101) Recommends levels and amounts for FY2016-FY2025 for federal revenues, new budget authority, budget outlays, deficits (on-budget), debt subject to limit, and debt held by the public. (Sec. 102) Recommends levels of new budget authority and outlays for FY2016-FY2025 for each major functional category, including: National Defense; International Affairs; General Science, Space, and Technology; Energy; Natural Resources and Environment; Agriculture; Commerce and Housing Credit; Transportation; Community and Regional Development; Education, Training, Employment, and Social Services; Health; Medicare; Income Security; Social Security; Veterans Benefits and Services; Administration of Justice; General Government; Net Interest; Allowances; Government-wide Savings; Undistributed Offsetting Receipts; Overseas Contingency Operations/ Global War on Terrorism; and Across-the-Board Adjustment. TITLE II--RECONCILIATION (Sec. 201) Includes reconciliation instructions directing 13 House authorizing committees to submit to the House Budget Committee by July 15, 2015, legislation reducing the deficit by specified amounts over FY2016-FY2025. (Under the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, reconciliation bills are considered by Congress using expedited legislative procedures that prevent a filibuster and restrict amendments in the Senate.) (Sec. 202) Requires the chairman of the House Budget Committee to use the Congressional Budget Office's (CBO's) January 2015 baseline when estimating the costs of legislation. Permits the chairman to determine whether adjustments to the baseline made after this resolution is adopted should be used. Requires the committees directed to submit reconciliation legislation to determine the most effective methods for repealing the Affordable Care Act. Permits the chairman to revise budgetary levels and allocations to reflect the impact of reconciliation legislation. (Sec. 203) Authorizes the chairman to develop additional guidelines providing further information, budgetary levels and amounts, and other explanatory materials to guide committees required to submit reconciliation legislation. TITLE III--SUBMISSIONS FOR THE ELIMINATION OF WASTE, FRAUD, AND ABUSE (Sec. 301) Requires specified House committees to submit to the House Budget Committee findings identifying changes in law to achieve savings through eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse. Requires the Government Accountability Office to report to Congress on legislative changes the committees may make to improve the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of programs within their jurisdiction. TITLE IV--BUDGET ENFORCEMENT (Sec. 401) Requires CBO and the Joint Committee on Taxation to incorporate macroeconomic effects in estimates of specified legislation (commonly referred to as dynamic scoring). (Sec. 402) Prohibit Congress from considering legislation in FY2016 that reduces the actuarial balance of the Social Security trust funds below specified levels. (Sec. 403) Provides that the administrative expenses of the Social Security Administration and the U.S. Postal Service are reflected in the allocation to the House Appropriations Committee to ensure that the Committee retains control over the expenses through the annual appropriations process. (Sec. 404) Requires transfers of funds from the general fund of the Treasury to the Highway Trust Fund to be counted as new budget authority and outlays in the year the transfer occurs. (Sec. 405) Prohibits advanced appropriations unless: (1) the appropriation is provided for an account listed as an exception in the report accompanying this resolution, and (2) total advanced appropriations do not exceed a specified amount. (Under this resolution, an advanced appropriation is any new discretionary budget authority provided in appropriations legislation for the fiscal year following FY2016.) (Sec. 406) Requires CBO, upon request of the chairman or ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, to include an estimate of the current actual or estimated market values representing the ''fair value'' of assets and liabilities in estimates for certain federal credit programs under the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990. Permits the chair to use the estimates to determine compliance with the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 and other budget enforcement controls. (Sec. 407) Establishes a point of order against legislation with a net effect of increasing direct spending by more than $5 billion in any of the four consecutive ten-year periods beginning in FY2026. (Sec. 408) Provides the House Appropriations Committee with a separate allocation for Overseas Contingency Operations/Global War on Terrorism and specifies procedures for enforcing the allocation. (Sec. 409) Authorizes the chairman of the House Budget Committee to adjust committee allocations and levels in this resolution if legislation decreases direct spending in any fiscal year and authorizes appropriations for the same purpose. (Sec. 410) Sets forth procedures for the adjustment of allocations, aggregates, and other levels included in this resolution. (Sec. 411) Affirms that the adoption of the budget resolution is an exercise of the House's rulemaking power and that the House has the constitutional right to change these rules. TITLE V--RESERVE FUNDS Establishes reserve funds that permit the chairman of the House Budget Committee to adjust the levels and allocations included in the budget resolution to accommodate health, tax reform, trade, education, retirement, transportation, and defense legislation that meets specified conditions. (Sec. 501) Establishes a reserve fund for legislation that repeals or modifies the Affordable Care Act and the health care-related provisions of the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010. (Sec. 502) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for health care reform legislation that would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2025 period. (Sec. 503) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation that repeals Medicare spending decreases included in the Affordable Care Act or the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 and would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2025 period. (Sec. 504) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation that extends the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2025 period. (Sec. 505) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation that reforms, expands access to, and improves graduate medical education programs and would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2025 period. (Sec. 506) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation that implements a trade agreement and would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2025 period. (Sec. 507) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation that reforms the tax code and would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2025 period. (Sec. 508) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation that decreases revenue and would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2025 period. (Sec. 509) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation that reforms policies and programs to reduce poverty and increase opportunity and upward mobility, without adversely impacting job creation or increasing the deficit over the period of FY2016 -FY2025. (Sec. 510) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation that maintains the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund and would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2025 period. (Sec. 511) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation that reforms, improves, and updates the federal retirement system and would not increase the deficit over the period of FY2016-FY2025. (Sec. 512) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation that supports specified defense activities and would not increase the deficit (without counting any net revenue increases in the legislation) over the period of FY2016-FY2025. TITLE VI--ESTIMATES OF DIRECT SPENDING (Sec. 601) Provides estimates for the rate of growth in means-tested and non-means-tested direct spending and proposes changes to Medicare, Medicaid, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program), and federal employee retirement contributions. TITLE VII--RECOMMENDED LONG-TERM LEVELS (Sec. 701) Recommends long-term levels for revenues, outlays, deficits, and debt as a percentage of the gross domestic product of the United States in FY2030, FY2035, and FY2040. TITLE VIII--POLICY STATEMENTS (Sec. 801) States the policy of this resolution that Congress should pass and send to the states for approval a joint resolution to amend the Constitution to require an annual balanced budget. (Sec. 802) States the policy of this resolution that Congress must restructure and reform the budget process, reassert its role as the government's spending authority, and change the treatment of tax cut extensions in the baseline. (Sec. 803) States the policy of this resolution to promote faster economic growth and job creation. (Sec. 804) States the policy of this resolution that Congress should enact legislation that provides comprehensive tax reform to promote economic growth, create jobs, increase wages; and benefit consumers, investors, and workers. (Sec. 805) States the policy of this resolution to pursue international trade, global commerce, and a modern and competitive U.S. international tax system to promote job creation in the United States. (Sec. 806) States the policy of this resolution that Congress should work on a bipartisan basis to make Social Security sustainably solvent and reform the Disability Insurance program prior to its insolvency in 2016. (Sec. 807) States the policy of this resolution to repeal the Affordable Care Act and promote health care reforms. (Sec. 808) States the policy of this resolution to preserve Medicare for those in or near retirement and strengthen the program for future beneficiaries. Sets forth the assumptions of this resolution regarding Medicare reform. (Sec. 809) States the policy of this resolution to support the work of medical innovators, including the private sector, medical centers and the National Institutes of Health. (Sec. 810) States the policy of this resolution that the public is currently burdened by excessive regulation and that Congress should enact legislation protecting the public from additional, unnecessary regulations. (Sec. 811) States the policies of this resolution for addressing higher education affordability and the failings in the current workforce development system. (Sec. 812) States the policy of this resolution to support the continued oversight efforts of the Department of Veterans Affairs by Congress and its committees. (Sec. 813) States the policy of this resolution that Congress should adopt reforms of budget and accounting practices to enable the public to better understand the fiscal situation of the United States and the options best suited to improving it. (Sec. 814) States the policy of the House of Representatives to more effectively allocate and accurately enforce budget targets by agreeing to a procedure for addressing the direct out-year budgetary effects of changes to mandatory programs included in appropriations legislation. (Sec. 815) States the policy of this resolution that each authorizing committee must submit to the House Budget Committee recommendations for reductions in spending that result from oversight activities, and that each congressional committee must annually review its programs to ensure they are operating efficiently and effectively. (Sec. 816) States the policy of this resolution that congressional committees should identify and achieve savings for deficit reduction through the cancellation or rescission of unobligated balances. (Sec. 817) States the policy of this resolution that Congress must reassert its constitutional prerogative to control spending and conduct oversight by enacting legislation requiring programs funded through fees, offsetting receipts, or offsetting collections to be allocated new budget authority annually. (Sec. 818) States the policy of this resolution to identify savings that can be achieved through greater productivity and efficiency gains in the operation and maintenance of the House of Representatives. (Sec. 819) States the policy of this resolution that Congress should agree to a budget resolution every year and that compensation for Members of Congress should be withheld if either chamber has not agreed to a budget resolution by April 15, as required by the Congressional Budget Act of 1974. (Sec. 820) States the policy of this resolution to ensure robust funding for national defense while maintaining overall fiscal discipline and to encourage an immediate reevaluation of federal government priorities to maintain the strength of America's national security posture. 2015-03-27 Passed Senate amended Establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2016 and sets forth budgetary levels for FY2017-FY2025. TITLE I--RECOMMENDED LEVELS AND AMOUNTS (Sec. 101) Recommends levels and amounts for FY2016-FY2025 for federal revenues, new budget authority, budget outlays, deficits, public debt, debt held by the public, and federal tax expenditures. (Sec. 102) Recommends levels for FY2016-FY2025 for Social Security revenues, outlays, and administrative expenses. (Sec. 103) Recommends levels of new budget authority and outlays for FY2016-FY2025 for U.S. Postal Service discretionary administrative expenses. (Sec. 104) Recommends levels of new budget authority and outlays for FY2016-FY2025 for each major functional category, including: National Defense; International Affairs; General Science, Space, and Technology; Energy; Natural Resources and Environment; Agriculture; Commerce and Housing Credit; Transportation; Community and Regional Development; Education, Training, Employment, and Social Services; Health; Medicare; Income Security; Social Security; Veterans Benefits and Services; Administration of Justice; General Government; Net Interest; Allowances; and Undistributed Offsetting Receipts. TITLE II--RECONCILIATION (Sec. 201) Includes reconciliation instructions directing the Senate Finance Committee and the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee to each submit to the Senate Budget Committee legislation to reduce the deficit by at least $1 billion over the FY2016-FY2025 period. Requires the legislation to be submitted by July 31, 2015. (Under the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, reconciliation bills are considered by Congress using expedited legislative procedures that prevent a filibuster and restrict amendments in the Senate.) (Sec. 202) Creates a point of order against considering reconciliation legislation, pursuant to Section 201, that would increase the public debt limit during the period of FY2016-FY2025. Permits the point of order to be waived by a two-thirds vote of the Members duly chosen and sworn. TITLE III--RESERVE FUNDS Establishes spending-neutral, deficit-neutral, and deficit-reduction reserve funds that permit the chairman of the Senate Budget Committee to revise the committee allocations, budgetary aggregates, and other levels in the budget resolution to accommodate legislation that meets specified conditions. (Reserve funds provide the chairman with flexibility in applying budget enforcement rules to legislation that meets specified criteria. Deficit-neutral and spending-neutral reserve funds permit the chairman to make the adjustments if the legislation meets the specified criteria and does not increase the deficit over designated time periods. Revenue increases are permitted to be used as an offset in deficit-neutral reserve funds, but not in spending-neutral reserve funds. Deficit-reduction reserve funds permit the chairman to make adjustments to ensure that savings achieved in legislation are used for deficit reduction.) (Sec. 301) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to increasing the pace of U.S. economic growth and private sector job creation without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-2025 periods. (Sec. 302) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to enhanced funding for national security or domestic discretionary programs if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2025 period. (Sec. 303) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to repealing, replacing, or reforming the Affordable Care Act if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2025 period. (Sec. 304) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to improving access to affordable health care for low-income children, including the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 305) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for health legislation relating to the requirement to purchase or provide health insurance; Medicare provider payments; expiring health care provisions; the health care needs of first responders; medical research, innovation, and safety; or program integrity initiatives if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 306) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to child nutrition programs, replacing ineffective policies and programs with evidence-based alternatives that improve the welfare of vulnerable children, or protecting children from sexual predators without raising new revenue if the legislation does not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 307) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to the improvement of the delivery of benefits and services to veterans and servicemembers if the legislation does not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 308) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to reforming the tax code, extending expiring tax relief provisions, innovation and manufacturing jobs, or operations and administration of the Department of the Treasury if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 309) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to investment in the infrastructure of the United States, including programs that expedite the deployment of broadband to rural areas, if the legislation does not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods and does not include transfers from other trust funds. Permits transfers from the general fund of the Treasury that are offset. (Sec. 310) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to federal spending on civil air traffic control services if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 311) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for trade legislation that would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 312) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to the administration of disability benefits and the improved employment of disabled workers if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 313) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation that amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 314) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for energy legislation that does not raise new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 315) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation revising environmental statutes to promote job growth if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 316) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to improving flood control, expanding opportunities for commercial navigation, and improving the environmental restoration of the nation's waterways without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 317) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to reducing reliance on mineral imports or deducting amounts for mineral revenues payable to states without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 318) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 319) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to increasing timber production from federal lands and providing funding to local governments until timber production levels increase, decreasing forest hazardous fuel loads, improving stewardship contracting, or reforming the budgeting process for wildfire suppression operations without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 320) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to the Payments In Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 321) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to regulatory relief for small financial firms, improvements in the effectiveness of the financial regulatory framework, enhancements in oversight and accountability of the Federal Reserve System, and expansions in access to capital markets without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 322) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to improving the processing of earnings reports for the Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Disability Insurance programs if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 323) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to the implementation of agreements between the United States and nations with whom it maintains a Compact of Free Association without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 324) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to protecting payments to rural hospitals and creating sustainable access for rural communities without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 325) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to encouraging state Medicaid demonstration programs to promote independent living and integrated work for the disabled without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 326) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to payments to pharmacists for the provision of services under Medicare without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 327) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to supporting and improving community health centers without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 328) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to the funding of independent agencies, which may include subjecting the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to the regular appropriations process, without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 329) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to promoting exports if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 330) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to 529 college savings plans without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 331) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to the security of the overseas diplomatic facilities of the United States if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 332) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for welfare legislation if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 333) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to land and water conservation or making changes to the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 or the PILT program if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 334) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation related to changes at the Internal Revenue Service, including establishing a process to notify taxpayers about tax scams and determine whether returns were filed using their personal information, if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 335) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to career and technical education if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 336) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to enhancing the preparedness of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to respond to disasters if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 337) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to expanding, enhancing, or otherwise improving science, technology, engineering, and mathematics if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 338) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to improving opportunities for new biomedical researchers if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 339) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to investment in the manufacturing sector in the United States if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 340) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to benefits for aliens without legal status in the United States, including prohibiting qualification for certain tax benefits, without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 341) Establishes a deficit-reduction reserve fund for legislation achieving savings through the elimination, modification, or the reduction in frequency of reports required of federal agencies if the legislation reduces the deficit over either the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. Permits the chairman to adjust the Senate's Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) ledger to ensure that the savings achieved are used only for deficit reduction. (Sec. 342) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to addressing heroin and prescription opioid abuse if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 343) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to strengthening the civilian workforce if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 344) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to improving Department of Defense financial management if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 345) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to improving federal workforce development, job training, and reemployment programs if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 346) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to energy efficiency, the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), or federal land and water conservation programs if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 347) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to Department of Veterans Affairs collaboration with law school clinics serving veterans if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 348) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to nuclear waste cleanup by the Department of Energy's Office of Environmental Management if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 349) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to Department of Defense initiatives to bolster resilience of mission-critical infrastructure to impacts from climate change and associated events if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 350) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to the Department of Justice, which may include ending of the Operation Choke Point program, if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 351) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to prohibiting the federal government, except in the case of natural disasters, from providing funds to state and local governments to prevent receivership, facilitate exit from receivership, or to prevent default on its obligations by a state government, if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 352) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to protecting individuals who are guaranteed benefits under Medicaid if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 353) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to improving the health outcomes and lowering the costs of caring for medically complex children in Medicaid if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 354) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs, including legislation that strengthens quality and timely access to health care, if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 355) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to maintaining and enhancing access, choice, and accountability in veterans care through the Veterans Choice Card program if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 356) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to promoting equal pay if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 357) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation submitted to Congress by the President to protect current beneficiaries of the Social Security program and prevent the insolvency of the program if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 358) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to addressing student loan debt if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 359) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to: protecting watersheds or other sources of drinking water by using scientific evidence; providing certainty to landowners or rural communities, and preserving existing exemptions for agriculture, ranchers, and forestry; if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 360) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to ensuring that the federal jurisdiction under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act) is focused on water quality without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 361) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to extending the life of the Medicare Hospital Insurance Trust Fund if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 362) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to United States policy toward Israel if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 363) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to improving workplace benefits and reducing health care costs, which may include paid sick time, if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 364) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to providing health care to veterans who have geographic inaccessibility to Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 365) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to increasing access to higher education for low-income Americans through the Pell Grant program if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 366) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to increased disclosure of any Affordable Care Act taxes or other provisions in health insurance monthly premium statements if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 367) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to increased disclosure of any Affordable Care Act tax in health insurance monthly premium statements if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 368) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to carbon emissions, which may include prohibitions on federal taxes or fees imposed on carbon emissions, if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 369) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to permitting states to opt out of Common Core State Standards or other specific academic standards without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 370) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to small business tax relief if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 371) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to the disposal of federal land that is not within the boundaries of a national park, preserve, or monument without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 372) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to funding for the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty prior to ratification and adoption of implementing legislation without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 373) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to Iran, including efforts to impose sanctions if the President cannot certify that Iran is complying with the Joint Plan of Action or a comprehensive agreement on Iran's nuclear program, if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 374) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to supporting U.S. citizens held hostage in the U.S. embassy in Tehran, Iran, between November 3, 1979, and January 20, 1981, if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 375) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to increasing employment opportunities, preventing employment discrimination, and providing accommodations for pregnant workers if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 376) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to changes in federal income tax laws, including eliminating the estate tax, if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 377) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to promoting national security, economic growth, and public health by addressing human-induced climate change through increased use of clean energy, energy efficiency, and reductions in carbon pollution if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 378) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to Environmental Protection Agency regulation of greenhouse gas emissions, including a prohibition on withholding highway funds from states that refuse to submit State Implementation Plans required under the Clean Power Plan, if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 379) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to protecting communities, businesses, recreationists, farmers, ranchers, or other groups that rely on privately held water rights and permits from federal takings if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 380) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to prohibiting the awarding of government construction contracts based on awardees entering or not entering into agreements with labor organizations without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 381) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to strengthening the U.S. Postal Service if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 382) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to preventing American jobs from being moved overseas, which may include a reduction in the corporate income tax rate, if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 383) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to ensuring equal treatment of married couples, which may include ensuring that all legally married spouses have access to Social Security and veterans benefits, if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 384) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to reaffirming the ability of states to adopt minimum wages higher than the federal minimum wage level commensurate with the cost of living in the state if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 385) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to deterring the attempted migration of unaccompanied children from El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras into the United States if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 386) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to extending and expanding refundable tax provisions that benefit working families, childless workers, and the middle class if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 387) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to critical habitat designations, which may include requiring the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to examine the cumulative economic effects of the designation, without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 388) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to compliance with the national do-not-call registry if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 389) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to any bank holding companies with over $500 billion in total assets to better protect taxpayers if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 390) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to ensuring that all Members of Congress, the President, the Vice President, and all political appointees procure their health insurance on the individual exchange in the same way as Americans at the same income level if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 391) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to increasing funding for United States embassies, which may include the relocation of the U.S. Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 392) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to revising or repealing the discretionary spending limits or sequestration process included in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. Applies to legislation that provides relief from sequestration and the reduction in discretionary spending limits for FY2016 and FY2017 that is: (1) split evenly between the revised security category and the revised nonsecurity category, (2) is offset through changes in mandatory or discretionary spending programs (not pertaining to Social Security) and tax expenditures, and (3) would not increase the deficit over the period of the total of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. Permits the chairman of the Senate Budget Committee to include the estimated effects of amendments to the discretionary spending limits for the purposes of determining deficit-neutrality under this section. (Sec. 393) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to promoting the return of children who have been legally adopted by U.S. citizens from the Democratic Republic of the Congo if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 394) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to the development of a new nuclear-capable cruise missile by the Department of Defense and the National Nuclear Security Administration if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 395) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to providing tax equity for death benefits paid to the families of public safety officers who lose their lives in the line of duty if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 396) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to eliminating the backlog of sexual assault evidence kits if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 397) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to mixed oxide fuel fabrication if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 398) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to: strengthening and reforming federal Offices of Inspectors General; reducing vacancies in the offices; and providing for improvements in the overall economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of Inspectors General if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to improving retirement security by easing the administrative burden on small businesses that provide retirement plans and encouraging individuals to increase their savings if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399a) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to improving basic science research and development programs in the United States if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399b) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, which may include requiring state conservation plans for the northern long-eared bat to be given flexibility to be successful so as to preserve and protect local and rural economies before any federal listing decision is made, if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399c) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to increased sharing of cybersecurity threat information while protecting individual privacy and civil liberties interests if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399d) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to the Drug Enforcement Administration and Federal Bureau of Investigation entering into joint task forces with tribal and local law enforcement agencies if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399e) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to encouraging cost savings in office space used by federal agencies if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399f) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to providing technical assistance to small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs through small business development centers if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399g) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to ensuring that medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs meet the needs of women veterans if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399h) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to providing funding to support efficient resourcing for the Asia rebalance policy if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399i) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to preventing access to edible marijuana products by children in states that have decriminalized marijuana if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399j) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to providing mortgage lending to rural areas if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399k) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to the construction of Arctic polar icebreakers if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399l) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to researching health conditions of the descendants of veterans exposed to toxic substances during service in the Armed Forces if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399m) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to the Small Business Administration's Small Business Investment Company Program if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399n) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to online child sex trafficking, which may include the detection, investigation, and prosecution of the owners and operators of websites who knowingly allow the websites to be used to advertise commercial sex with children, if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399o) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to assisting states in carrying out drought prevention plans if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399p) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to prohibiting the Environmental Protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or issuing any regulation that would reduce the reliability of the electricity grid if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399q) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to protecting the open Internet and promoting further innovation and investment in Internet services, content, infrastructure, and technologies if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399r) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to changing the federal regulatory process without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399s) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to providing coverage of virtual colonoscopies as a colorectal cancer screening test under Medicare if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399t) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to strengthening waterborne commerce in ports and harbors, which may include increasing the amounts expended from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund that are dedicated to port infrastructure and maintenance, if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399u) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to: modernizing the triad of strategic nuclear delivery systems, the nuclear command and control system, and the nuclear weapons stockpile; and supporting related infrastructure if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399v) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to strengthening our national security, which may include fully funding the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority and the BioShield Special Reserve Fund, if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399w) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to the nuclear force improvement program of the Air Force if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399x) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to promoting economic growth and job creation by making it easier for small businesses to plan their capital investments and reducing the uncertainty of taxation if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399y) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to employer penalties under the Affordable Care Act, which may include changes to the definition of "full time employee" under that Act, if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399z) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the federal regulatory process if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399aa) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to the processing of award submissions, which may include the Internal Revenue Service whistleblower program, if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399bb) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to encouraging the increased use of performance contracting in federal facilities if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399cc) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to improving information sharing by the Inspector General of the Department of Veterans Affairs with respect to investigations relating to substandard health care, delayed and denied health care, patient deaths, other findings that directly relate to patient care, and other management issues if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399dd) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to alleviating disproportionate regulatory burdens on community banks and credit unions if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399ee) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to the Corporation for National and Community Service if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399ff) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to ensuring that all Department of Justice attorneys comply with all legal and ethical obligations in criminal prosecutions if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399gg) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to federal investments in precision medicine and biomedical research if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399hh) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to expanding efforts to combat heroin and methamphetamine abuse in the United States without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399ii) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to developing methods that ensure that Medicare beneficiaries have access to equipment like eye tracking accessories for speech generating devices and speech generating devices if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399jj) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to prioritization of the federal investment in the infrastructure of the United States on projects that are of national and regional significance and projects in high priority corridors of the National Highway System without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399kk) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to encouraging the United States' NATO allies to reverse declines in defense spending and bear a more proportionate burden for ensuring the security of NATO if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399ll) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to the investigation and recovery of missing weapons and military equipment provided to Yemen by the United States if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399mm) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to improving higher education data and transparency if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399nn) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to supporting programs under the Older Americans Act of 1965 if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399oo) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to Native children, which may include establishing a commission to examine existing federal programs to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of services delivered to Native children to improve outcomes, if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399pp) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to protecting the personal information of consumers from data breaches if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399qq) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to achieving savings through the use of performance data or scientifically rigorous evaluation methodologies for the elimination, consolidation, or reform of federal programs, agencies, offices, and initiatives, or the sale of federal property if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399rr) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to the September 11th terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and the Shanksville crash site, which may include extending medical monitoring and treatment services, if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399ss) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to construction of Native American schools if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399tt) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to the Surety Bond Guarantee Program of the Small Business Administration, which may include exploring or raising the range for surety bonds, if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399uu) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to supporting a comprehensive multi-year partner capacity building and security cooperation plan in the Indo-Pacific region if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399vv) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to addressing methamphetamine abuse in the United States if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399ww) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to achieving theatre security cooperation goals, which may include funding for the National Guard State Partnership Program, if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399xx) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to the improvement of prevention and treatment measures to mitigate agricultural impacts from an agricultural virus outbreak if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399yy) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to financial literacy education if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399zz) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to comprehensive mental health reform, which may include providing increased access to individuals suffering from mental illness and greater workforce opportunities for mental health professionals, if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399aaa) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to initiatives that would improve oral health care for children and pregnant women under Medicaid if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399bbb) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to the protection, preservation, or restoration of the National Park System, which may include a National Park Centennial Fund or other dedicated funding, if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399ccc) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to increasing college completion, which may include expanding federal Pell Grant eligibility, if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399ddd) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to encouraging freight planning and investment that incorporates all modes of transportation, including rail, waterways, ports, and highways, if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399eee) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to supporting at-sea and dockside monitoring for fisheries that have received economic disaster assistance if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399fff) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to establishment of a public-private partnership tasked with reviewing training and funding allocations for first responders responding to hazardous materials incidents on railroads if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399ggg) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to enhancing and improving the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in order to reduce the patent application backlog if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399hhh) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to funding for international counter-propaganda communications in order to combat misinformation, undermine ideologies of violence and hatred, and ensure moderate voices are heard if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399iii) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to reforming and strengthening elementary and secondary education if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399jjj) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to the authority of the Department of the Interior to designate funds for water projects, which may include authorized rural water projects or tribal water rights settlements or irrigation projects, if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399kkk) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to sexual assault at institutions of higher education, which may include the implementation of an online survey tool developed and administered by the Department of Education to measure the prevalence of sexual assault at institutions of higher education, if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399lll) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to simplifying and expanding tax incentives for higher education if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399mmm) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to supporting children eligible to receive health care furnished under the laws administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs, including by allowing children to retain eligibility until age 26, if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399nnn) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to increasing funds for programs that support workforce development through apprenticeship if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399ooo) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to broad-based criminal justice reform if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399ppp) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to strengthening the economy by accelerating the transfer of technologies from laboratories of the Department of Energy and the Department of Defense to the marketplace if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399qqq) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to supporting trade and travel at ports of entry, which may include construction at ports of entry or increased staffing at ports of entry, if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399rrr) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to imposing sanctions with respect to foreign persons responsible for gross violations of internationally recognized human rights or significant acts of corruption if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399sss) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to student loan reform, which may include establishing a policy of risk-sharing to require institutions of higher education to assume some of the risk for student loans, if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399ttt) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to federal investments in the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) discretionary grant program if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399uuu) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to promoting the use of college savings accounts while students are in elementary school and secondary school if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399vvv) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to promoting innovation in higher education, which may include establishing a new outcome-based process for authorizing innovative higher education providers to participate in programs under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399www) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to community policing if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399xxx) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to federal investments in scientific research and development if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399yyy) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to providing funding to support the government of Ukraine in reestablishing its sovereignty and territorial integrity, which should include the provision of lethal defensive articles, if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399zzz) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to providing funding for programs to counter anti-Semitic activity in Europe, if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399aaaa) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to providing students and families with transparent, easily understood information about postsecondary education financial aid if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399bbbb) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to providing full and dedicated funding for the Contract Tower Program of the Federal Aviation Administration if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399cccc) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to underground and surface mining safety and health research if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399dddd) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to investing in advanced fossil energy technology research and development at the Department of Energy to reduce the impacts of climate change while ensuring the reliability of the electric grid if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399eeee) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to imposing sanctions with respect to foreign persons responsible for gross violations of internationally recognized human rights or significant acts of corruption if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to interagency cooperation, which may include expedited interagency cooperation to identify foreign nationals subject to sanctions under title IV of the Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal and Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012, if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 399ffff) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to special treatment of the income tax credit for research expenditures for startup companies if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. TITLE IV--BUDGET PROCESS Subtitle A--Budget Enforcement (Sec. 401) Extends procedures in the Senate for waivers and appeals of specified budget points of order with a vote of three-fifths of the Members duly chosen and sworn (currently 60 votes) through September 30, 2025. Makes Senate points of order against legislation violating Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) rules or increasing the short-term deficit permanent. (The PAYGO point of order prohibits the consideration of legislation that would cause or increase an on-budget deficit over specified time periods. The short-term deficit point of order applies to legislation that would cause a net increase in the deficit in excess of $10 billion in any fiscal year provided for in the most recently adopted budget resolution unless it is fully offset over the period of all fiscal years provided for in the most recently adopted budget resolution.) (Sec. 402) Revises the existing point of order against legislation that would increase long-term deficits. Applies the point of order to legislation that would cause a net increase in on-budget deficits in excess of $5 billion in any of the 4 consecutive 10-year periods beginning with the first fiscal year that is 10 years after the budget year provided for in the most recently adopted budget resolution. (The existing long-term deficit point of order applies to deficits rather than on-budget deficits.) Exempts legislation for which the chairman has made adjustments to the allocations, levels, and limits in this resolution, pursuant to the deficit-neutral reserve fund included in Section (303)(1) for legislation relating to the full repeal of the Affordable Care Act. (Sec. 403) Updates the existing point of order against advanced appropriations to conform to the new budget window. (Under the resolution, an advanced appropriation is any new budget authority provided in appropriations legislation for FY2016 that first becomes available after FY2016, or any new budget authority provided in appropriations legislation for FY2017 that first becomes available after FY2017. The point of order limits advanced appropriations to specified accounts and prohibits total advanced appropriations from exceeding $28.852 billion in new budget authority in each year). (Sec. 404) Increases the vote threshold for waiving points of order against legislation with unfunded intergovernmental mandates from a simple majority to three-fifths of Members duly chosen and sworn (currently 60 votes). (Sec. 405) Repeals the point of order against reconciliation legislation that would increase the deficit or reduce a surplus. (Sec. 406) Establishes a point of order restricting the inclusion of changes in mandatory programs (CHIMPs) in appropriations legislation. Restricts CHIMPs that reduce budget authority but do not decrease outlays by setting a $19 billion limit for these provisions in FY2016. Reduces the limit in each subsequent fiscal year until FY2021, when no CHIMP that fails to reduce outlays will be permitted in appropriations legislation. (Sec. 407) Establishes a point of order against voting on passage of legislation if no Congressional Budget Office (CBO) cost estimate was made publicly available at least 28 hours before the vote. (Sec. 408) Applies to the Senate a House point of order protecting savings in reconciliation legislation from amendments that increase the deficit. (Sec. 409) Establishes a point of order against a provision designating Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) funds that would cause total OCO funds to exceed $57.997 billion for FY2016 or $59.500 billion for FY2017. (Sec. 410) Establishes a point of order against appropriations legislation that includes changes in mandatory programs that affect the Crime Victims Fund. (Sec. 411) Directs the chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, for budget enforcement purposes, to disregard the budgetary effects of timing shifts and rescissions that do not reduce outlays. (Sec. 412) Requires CBO to provide supplemental cost estimates for direct loan and loan guarantee programs by measuring cost on a fair value basis to account for the cost of market risk. (Sec. 413) Directs CBO and the Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT) to provide estimates of the macroeconomic effects of major legislation for informational purposes. (These estimates are frequently referred to as dynamic scoring and include estimates of the budgetary effects from changes in economic output, employment, capital stock, interest rates, and other macroeconomic variables resulting from the legislation.) (Sec. 414) Provides directions regarding the scoring of legislation relating to a transition from the paper dollar to the dollar coin. (Sec. 415) Provides directions to CBO regarding the scoring of certain energy savings contracts. (Sec. 416) Requires CBO to provide estimates of the budgetary effects over FY2016-FY2045 for legislation increasing discretionary spending limits or transferring amounts from the general fund of the Treasury to the Highway Trust Fund. (Most CBO estimates are currently provided over a 5- or 10-year period). (Sec. 417) Requires CBO to provide projections of federal revenues, outlays, and deficits for the 30-year period beginning with the budget year in its required annual update to the Budget and Economic Outlook. (Sec. 418) Requires CBO to provide estimates to Congress on tax expenditures that include: (1) an estimate of the cost of tax expenditures as a share of gross domestic product for the budget year and the 9 years following the budget year, and (2) Data on the cost of tax expenditures as a share of gross domestic product for each fiscal year beginning with FY1965 and ending with the budget year. (Sec. 419) Directs CBO to provide estimates of outlay changes during the second and third decade of enactment of legislation if: (1) either of the budget committee chairs requests the estimate, or (2) the legislation has an outlay impact in excess of 0.25% of the U.S. gross domestic product during the first decade or in the tenth year. (Sec. 420) Requires CBO to provide specified estimates regarding the changes in direct spending and revenues associated with the Affordable Care Act, including the net impact on deficits with both on-budget and off-budget effects. (Sec. 421) Prohibits increases in Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) guarantee fees from being used in the Senate to determine budgetary impacts for evaluating budget points of order. (Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac purchase mortgages and charge the fees to guarantee the payment of principal and interest. This section prevents the fee increases from being used to offset provisions that increase the deficit in determining whether a budget point of order applies to legislation.) (Sec. 422) Requires the chairman of the Senate Budget Committee to adjust the allocation to the Senate Appropriations Committee provided pursuant to section 302(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, and all other aggregates, allocations, levels, and limits included in this resolution if legislation is enacted that amends the discretionary spending limits or the sequestration procedures included in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. Limits the adjustments in FY2016 and FY2017 to $37 billion for security spending and $37 billion for nonsecurity spending in each fiscal year. (Sec. 423) Requires CBO to include in deficit projections a one-page statement that: (1) summarizes and categorizes total outlays including tax expenditures, receipts, surpluses, and deficits on a unified basis; and (2) includes subtotals for outlays for mandatory and discretionary programs; outlays, tax expenditures, payroll tax revenue, and offsetting receipts for Social Security and for Medicare; the surplus or deficit of revenues over outlays for Social Security and Medicare; and revenues. (Sec. 424) Authorizes the chairman of the Senate Budget Committee to adjust aggregates, allocations, levels, and limits included in this resolution if legislation is enacted that permits adjustments to discretionary spending limits to accommodate wildfire suppression funding. Subtitle B--Other Provisions (Sec. 431) Directs Senate committees to review programs and tax expenditures within their jurisdiction to identify waste, fraud, abuse, or duplication and increase the use of performance data to inform committee work. (Sec. 432) Requires the joint explanatory statement accompanying the conference report on the budget resolution to include amounts for the discretionary administrative expenses of the Social Security Administration and the U.S. Postal Service in the allocations to the appropriations committees. (Sec. 433) Sets forth procedures for adjustments of the allocations and aggregates included in the budget resolution. (Sec. 434) Permits the chairman of the Senate Budget Committee to adjust levels and allocations in this budget resolution to reflect changes in concepts and definitions. (Sec. 435) Declares that the provisions in this title are promulgated under the Senate's rulemaking power and will be considered part of the rules of the Senate. 2015-03-20 Reported to Senate without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2016 and sets forth budgetary levels for FY2017-FY2025. TITLE I--RECOMMENDED LEVELS AND AMOUNTS (Sec. 101) Recommends levels and amounts for FY2016-FY2025 for federal revenues, new budget authority, budget outlays, deficits, public debt, debt held by the public, and federal tax expenditures. (Sec. 102) Recommends levels for FY2016-FY2025 for Social Security revenues, outlays, and administrative expenses. (Sec. 103) Recommends levels of new budget authority and outlays for FY2016-FY2025 for U.S. Postal Service discretionary administrative expenses. (Sec. 104) Recommends levels of new budget authority and outlays for FY2016-FY2025 for each major functional category, including: National Defense; International Affairs; General Science, Space, and Technology; Energy; Natural Resources and Environment; Agriculture; Commerce and Housing Credit; Transportation; Community and Regional Development; Education, Training, Employment, and Social Services; Health; Medicare; Income Security; Social Security; Veterans Benefits and Services; Administration of Justice; General Government; Net Interest; Allowances; and Undistributed Offsetting Receipts. TITLE II--RECONCILIATION (Sec. 201) Includes reconciliation instructions directing the Senate Finance Committee and the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee to each submit to the Senate Budget Committee legislation to reduce the deficit by at least $1 billion over the FY2016-FY2025 period. Requires the legislation to be submitted by July 31, 2015. (Under the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, reconciliation bills are considered by Congress using expedited legislative procedures that prevent a filibuster and restrict amendments in the Senate.) TITLE III--RESERVE FUNDS Establishes spending-neutral, deficit-neutral, and deficit-reduction reserve funds that permit the chairman of the Senate Budget Committee to revise the committee allocations, budgetary aggregates, and other levels in the budget resolution to accommodate legislation that meets specified conditions. (Reserve funds provide the chairman with flexibility in applying budget enforcement rules to legislation that meets specified criteria. Deficit-neutral and spending-neutral reserve funds permit the chairman to make the adjustments if the legislation meets the specified criteria and does not increase the deficit over designated time periods. Revenue increases are permitted to be used as an offset in deficit-neutral reserve funds, but not in spending-neutral reserve funds. Deficit-reduction reserve funds permit the chairman to make adjustments to ensure that savings achieved in legislation are used for deficit reduction.) (Sec. 301) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to increasing the pace of U.S. economic growth and private sector job creation without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-2025 periods. (Sec. 302) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to enhanced funding for national security or domestic discretionary programs if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2025 period. (Sec. 303) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to repealing, replacing, or reforming the Affordable Care Act if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2025 period. (Sec. 304) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to improving access to affordable health care for low-income children, including the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 305) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for health legislation relating to the requirement to purchase or provide health insurance; Medicare provider payments; expiring health care provisions; the health care needs of first responders; medical research, innovation, and safety; or program integrity initiatives if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 306) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to child nutrition programs, replacing ineffective policies and programs with evidence-based alternatives that improve the welfare of vulnerable children, or protecting children from sexual predators without raising new revenue if the legislation does not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 307) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to the improvement of the delivery of benefits and services to veterans and servicemembers if the legislation does not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 308) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to reforming the tax code, extending expiring tax relief provisions, innovation and manufacturing jobs, or operations and administration of the Department of the Treasury if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 309) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to investment in the infrastructure of the United States if the legislation does not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods and does not include transfers from other trust funds. Permits transfers from the general fund of the Treasury that are offset. (Sec. 310) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to federal spending on civil air traffic control services if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 311) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for trade legislation that would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 312) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to the administration of disability benefits and the improved employment of disabled workers if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 313) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation that amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 314) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for energy legislation that does not raise new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 315) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation revising environmental statutes to promote job growth if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 316) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to improving flood control, expanding opportunities for commercial navigation, and improving the environmental restoration of the nation's waterways without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 317) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to reducing reliance on mineral imports or deducting amounts for mineral revenues payable to states without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 318) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 319) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to increasing timber production from federal lands and providing funding to local governments until timber production levels increase, decreasing forest hazardous fuel loads, improving stewardship contracting, or reforming the budgeting process for wildfire suppression operations without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 320) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to the Payments In Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 321) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to regulatory relief for small financial firms, improvements in the effectiveness of the financial regulatory framework, enhancements in oversight and accountability of the Federal Reserve System, and expansions in access to capital markets without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 322) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to improving the processing of earnings reports for the Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Disability Insurance programs if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 323) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to the implementation of agreements between the United States and nations with whom it maintains a Compact of Free Association without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 324) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to protecting payments to rural hospitals and creating sustainable access for rural communities without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 325) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to encouraging state Medicaid demonstration programs to promote independent living and integrated work for the disabled without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 326) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to payments to pharmacists for the provision of services under Medicare without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 327) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to supporting and improving community health centers without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 328) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to the funding of independent agencies, which may include subjecting the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to the regular appropriations process, without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 329) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to promoting exports if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 330) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to 529 college savings plans without raising new revenues if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 331) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to the security of the overseas diplomatic facilities of the United States if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 332) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for welfare legislation if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 333) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to land and water conservation or making changes to the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 or the PILT program if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 334) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation related to changes at the Internal Revenue Service, including establishing a process to notify taxpayers about tax scams and determine whether returns were filed using their personal information, if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 335) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to career and technical education if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 336) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to enhancing the preparedness of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to respond to disasters if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 337) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to expanding, enhancing, or otherwise improving science, technology, engineering, and mathematics if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 338) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to improving opportunities for new biomedical researchers if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 339) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to investment in the manufacturing sector in the United States if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 340) Establishes a spending-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to benefits for aliens without legal status in the United States, including prohibiting qualification for certain tax benefits, without raising new revenue if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 341) Establishes a deficit-reduction reserve fund for legislation achieving savings through the elimination, modification, or the reduction in frequency of reports required of federal agencies if the legislation reduces the deficit over either the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. Permits the chairman to adjust the Senate's Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) ledger to ensure that the savings achieved are used only for deficit reduction. (Sec. 342) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to addressing heroin and prescription opioid abuse if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 343) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to strengthening the civilian workforce if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 344) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to improving Department of Defense financial management if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 345) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to improving federal workforce development, job training, and reemployment programs if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 346) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to energy efficiency, the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), or federal land and water conservation programs if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 347) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to Department of Veterans Affairs collaboration with law school clinics serving veterans if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 348) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to nuclear waste cleanup by the Department of Energy's Office of Environmental Management if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 349) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to Department of Defense initiatives to bolster resilience of mission-critical infrastructure to impacts from climate change and associated events if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 350) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to the Department of Justice, which may include ending of the Operation Choke Point program, if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. (Sec. 351) Establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation relating to prohibiting the federal government, except in the case of natural disasters, from providing funds to state and local governments to prevent receivership, facilitate exit from receivership, or to prevent default on its obligations by a state government, if the legislation would not increase the deficit over the FY2016-FY2020 or the FY2016-FY2025 periods. TITLE IV--BUDGET PROCESS Subtitle A--Budget Enforcement (Sec. 401) Extends procedures in the Senate for waivers and appeals of specified budget points of order with a vote of three-fifths of the Members duly chosen and sworn (currently 60 votes) through September 30, 2025. Makes Senate points of order against legislation violating Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) rules or increasing the short-term deficit permanent. (The PAYGO point of order prohibits the consideration of legislation that would cause or increase an on-budget deficit over specified time periods. The short-term deficit point of order applies to legislation that would cause a net increase in the deficit in excess of $10 billion in any fiscal year provided for in the most recently adopted budget resolution unless it is fully offset over the period of all fiscal years provided for in the most recently adopted budget resolution.) (Sec. 402) Revises the existing point of order against legislation that would increase long-term deficits. Applies the point of order to legislation that would cause a net increase in on-budget deficits in excess of $5 billion in any of the 4 consecutive 10-year periods beginning with the first fiscal year that is 10 years after the budget year provided for in the most recently adopted budget resolution. (The existing long-term deficit point of order applies to deficits rather than on-budget deficits.) Exempts legislation for which the chairman has made adjustments to the allocations, levels, and limits in this resolution, pursuant to the deficit-neutral reserve fund included in Section (303)(1) for legislation relating to the full repeal of the Affordable Care Act. (Sec. 403) Updates the existing point of order against advanced appropriations to conform to the new budget window. (Under the resolution, an advanced appropriation is any new budget authority provided in appropriations legislation for FY2016 that first becomes available after FY2016, or any new budget authority provided in appropriations legislation for FY2017 that first becomes available after FY2017. The point of order limits advanced appropriations to specified accounts and prohibits total advanced appropriations from exceeding $28.852 billion in new budget authority in each year). (Sec. 404) Increases the vote threshold for waiving points of order against legislation with unfunded intergovernmental mandates from a simple majority to three-fifths of Members duly chosen and sworn (currently 60 votes). (Sec. 405) Repeals the point of order against reconciliation legislation that would increase the deficit or reduce a surplus. (Sec. 406) Establishes a point of order restricting the inclusion of changes in mandatory programs (CHIMPs) in appropriations legislation. Restricts CHIMPs that reduce budget authority but do not decrease outlays by setting a $19 billion limit for these provisions in FY2016. Reduces the limit in each subsequent fiscal year until FY2021, when no CHIMP that fails to reduce outlays will be permitted in appropriations legislation. (Sec. 407) Establishes a point of order against voting on passage of legislation if no Congressional Budget Office (CBO) cost estimate was made publicly available at least 28 hours before the vote. (Sec. 408) Applies to the Senate a House point of order protecting savings in reconciliation legislation from amendments that increase the deficit. (Sec. 409) Establishes a point of order against a provision designating Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) funds that would cause total OCO funds to exceed $57.997 billion for FY2016 or $59.500 billion for FY2017. (Sec. 410) Establishes a point of order against appropriations legislation that includes changes in mandatory programs that affect the Crime Victims Fund. (Sec. 411) Directs the chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, for budget enforcement purposes, to disregard the budgetary effects of timing shifts and rescissions that do not reduce outlays. (Sec. 412) Requires CBO to provide supplemental cost estimates for direct loan and loan guarantee programs by measuring cost on a fair value basis to account for the cost of market risk. (Sec. 413) Directs CBO and the Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT) to provide estimates of the macroeconomic effects of major legislation for informational purposes. (These estimates are frequently referred to as dynamic scoring and include estimates of the budgetary effects from changes in economic output, employment, capital stock, interest rates, and other macroeconomic variables resulting from the legislation.) (Sec. 414) Provides directions regarding the scoring of legislation relating to a transition from the paper dollar to the dollar coin. (Sec. 415) Provides directions to CBO regarding the scoring of certain energy savings contracts. (Sec. 416) Requires CBO to provide estimates of the budgetary effects over FY2016-FY2045 for legislation increasing discretionary spending limits or transferring amounts from the general fund of the Treasury to the Highway Trust Fund. (Most CBO estimates are currently provided over a 5- or 10-year period). (Sec. 417) Requires CBO to provide projections of federal revenues, outlays, and deficits for the 30-year period beginning with the budget year in its required annual update to the Budget and Economic Outlook. (Sec. 418) Requires CBO to provide estimates to Congress on tax expenditures that include: (1) an estimate of the cost of tax expenditures as a share of gross domestic product for the budget year and the 9 years following the budget year, and (2) Data on the cost of tax expenditures as a share of gross domestic product for each fiscal year beginning with FY1965 and ending with the budget year. (Sec. 419) Directs CBO to provide estimates of outlay changes during the second and third decade of enactment of legislation if: (1) either of the budget committee chairs requests the estimate, or (2) the legislation has an outlay impact in excess of 0.25% of the U.S. gross domestic product during the first decade or in the tenth year. (Sec. 420) Requires CBO to provide specified estimates regarding the changes in direct spending and revenues associated with the Affordable Care Act, including the net impact on deficits with both on-budget and off-budget effects. (Sec. 421) Prohibits increases in Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) guarantee fees from being used in the Senate to determine budgetary impacts for evaluating budget points of order. (Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac purchase mortgages and charge the fees to guarantee the payment of principal and interest. This section prevents the fee increases from being used to offset provisions that increase the deficit in determining whether a budget point of order applies to legislation.) Subtitle B--Other Provisions (Sec. 431) Directs Senate committees to review programs and tax expenditures within their jurisdiction to identify waste, fraud, abuse, or duplication and increase the use of performance data to inform committee work. (Sec. 432) Requires the joint explanatory statement accompanying the conference report on the budget resolution to include amounts for the discretionary administrative expenses of the Social Security Administration and the U.S. Postal Service in the allocations to the appropriations committees. (Sec. 433) Sets forth procedures for adjustments of the allocations and aggregates included in the budget resolution. (Sec. 434) Permits the chairman of the Senate Budget Committee to adjust levels and allocations in this budget resolution to reflect changes in concepts and definitions. (Sec. 435) Declares that the provisions in this title are promulgated under the Senate's rulemaking power and will be considered part of the rules of the Senate. 2015-03-20 Introduced in Senate Establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2016 and sets forth budgetary levels for FY2017-FY2025. Recommends levels and amounts for FY2016-FY2025 for federal revenues, new budget authority, budget outlays, deficits, public debt, debt held by the public, federal tax expenditures, Social Security, Postal Service discretionary administrative expenses, and the major functional categories. Includes reconciliation instructions directing the Senate Finance Committee and the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee to each submit to the Senate Budget Committee legislation reducing the deficit by at least $1 billion over FY2016-FY2025. Requires the legislation to be submitted by July 31, 2015. Establishes deficit-neutral and spending-neutral reserve funds that provide flexibility in applying budget enforcement rules to legislation addressing a wide range of specified issues across the federal budget. Sets forth budget enforcement procedures for legislation considered in the Senate. Extends procedures for waivers and appeals of specified points of order. Makes permanent Senate points of order against legislation that violates Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) rules or increases the short-term deficit. Repeals the point of order against reconciliation legislation that would increase the deficit or reduce a surplus. Provides directions to the Congressional Budget Office and the Joint Committee on Taxation regarding the scoring of specified legislation and the contents of required reports. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025."}, {"summary": "Recognizes the hardships that people with disabilities must overcome every day. Reaffirms support of the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Recommends that the United States Postal Service and federal agencies install power-assisted doors at post offices and other federally funded facilities to ensure equal access for all people. Pledges to continue to identify and remove the barriers that prevent equal access to federal government services.", "text": "A concurrent resolution recognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people of the United States, particularly people with disabilities. 2015-04-16 Introduced in Senate Recognizes the hardships that people with disabilities must overcome every day. Reaffirms support of the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Recommends that the United States Postal Service and federal agencies install power-assisted doors at post offices and other federally funded facilities to ensure equal access for all people. Pledges to continue to identify and remove the barriers that prevent equal access to federal government services. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution recognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people of the United States, particularly people with disabilities."}, {"summary": "Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center on May 20, 2015, for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the American Fighter Aces in recognition of their military service and defense of the country's freedom throughout the history of aviation warfare.", "text": "A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the American Fighter Aces. 2015-04-20 Introduced in Senate Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center on May 20, 2015, for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the American Fighter Aces in recognition of their military service and defense of the country's freedom throughout the history of aviation warfare. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the American Fighter Aces."}, {"summary": "Prohibits the President from waiving, suspending, or providing relief from the application of statutory sanctions against Iran under any provision of law, or refraining from applying any such sanctions pursuant to an agreement with Iran relating to Iran's nuclear program, until the government of Iran releases to the United States the following U.S. citizens: Saeed Abedini who has been detained in Iran on charges related to his religious beliefs since September 2012; Amir Hekmati who has been imprisoned in Iran on false espionage charges since August 2011; Jason Rezaian who, as an Iranian government reporter for the Washington Post, has been unjustly held in Iran on vague charges since July 2014; and Robert Levinson who was abducted on Kish Island in March 2007.", "text": "A concurrent resolution providing that the President may not provide sanctions relief to Iran until certain United States citizens are released from Iran. 2015-04-30 Introduced in Senate Prohibits the President from waiving, suspending, or providing relief from the application of statutory sanctions against Iran under any provision of law, or refraining from applying any such sanctions pursuant to an agreement with Iran relating to Iran's nuclear program, until the government of Iran releases to the United States the following U.S. citizens: Saeed Abedini who has been detained in Iran on charges related to his religious beliefs since September 2012; Amir Hekmati who has been imprisoned in Iran on false espionage charges since August 2011; Jason Rezaian who, as an Iranian government reporter for the Washington Post, has been unjustly held in Iran on vague charges since July 2014; and Robert Levinson who was abducted on Kish Island in March 2007. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution providing that the President may not provide sanctions relief to Iran until certain United States citizens are released from Iran."}, {"summary": "Commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Panama-California Exposition and the founding of Balboa Park in San Diego, California, on May 9, 2015.", "text": "A concurrent resolution commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the 1915 Panama-California Exposition and the establishment of Balboa Park in San Diego, California. 2015-05-04 Introduced in Senate Commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Panama-California Exposition and the founding of Balboa Park in San Diego, California, on May 9, 2015. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the 1915 Panama-California Exposition and the establishment of Balboa Park in San Diego, California."}, {"summary": "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) States that it is U.S. policy that: (1) the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran should immediately release Saeed Abedini, Amir Hekmati, and Jason Rezaian, and cooperate with the U.S. government to locate and return Robert Levinson; and (2) the U.S. government should undertake every effort using every diplomatic tool at its disposal to secure their release.", "text": "A concurrent resolution stating the policy of the United States regarding the release of United States citizens in Iran. 2015-05-11 Passed Senate without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) States that it is U.S. policy that: (1) the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran should immediately release Saeed Abedini, Amir Hekmati, and Jason Rezaian, and cooperate with the U.S. government to locate and return Robert Levinson; and (2) the U.S. government should undertake every effort using every diplomatic tool at its disposal to secure their release. 2015-05-07 Introduced in Senate States that it is U.S. policy that: (1) the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran should immediately release Saeed Abedini, Amir Hekmati, and Jason Rezaian, and cooperate with the U.S. government to locate and return Robert Levinson; and (2) the U.S. government should undertake every effort using every diplomatic tool at its disposal to secure their release. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution stating the policy of the United States regarding the release of United States citizens in Iran."}, {"summary": "Regulation Sensibility Through Oversight Restoration Resolution of 2015 or the RESTORE Resolution of 2015 Establishes the Joint Select Committee on Regulatory Reform to: review the process by which rules are promulgated by agencies, hold hearings on the effects of and how to reduce regulatory overreach in all sectors of the economy, and review the Code of Federal Regulations to identify rules and sets of rules that should be repealed. Requires the Joint Select Committee to recommend to Congress legislation to create processes: (1) under which an agency, before promulgating a rule, shall seek advice from Congress and take other specified actions; and (2) to appropriately sunset as many rules as possible. Requires the Joint Select Committee also to submit to Congress: recommendations for ways to reduce the financial burden placed on the various sectors of the economy in order to comply with rules; an analysis of the feasibility of creating a permanent Joint Committee on Rules Review, and requiring each agency to submit each of its proposed rules to the appropriate congressional committee for review in a specified manner; and a list of rules and sets of rules that the Joint Select Committee recommends should be repealed. Requires the Joint Committee on Rules Review, if established, to review each proposed rule that an agency determines is likely to have an annual effect on the economy of $50 million or more before the agency promulgates the final rule.", "text": "RESTORE Resolution of 2015 2015-05-20 Introduced in Senate Regulation Sensibility Through Oversight Restoration Resolution of 2015 or the RESTORE Resolution of 2015 Establishes the Joint Select Committee on Regulatory Reform to: review the process by which rules are promulgated by agencies, hold hearings on the effects of and how to reduce regulatory overreach in all sectors of the economy, and review the Code of Federal Regulations to identify rules and sets of rules that should be repealed. Requires the Joint Select Committee to recommend to Congress legislation to create processes: (1) under which an agency, before promulgating a rule, shall seek advice from Congress and take other specified actions; and (2) to appropriately sunset as many rules as possible. Requires the Joint Select Committee also to submit to Congress: recommendations for ways to reduce the financial burden placed on the various sectors of the economy in order to comply with rules; an analysis of the feasibility of creating a permanent Joint Committee on Rules Review, and requiring each agency to submit each of its proposed rules to the appropriate congressional committee for review in a specified manner; and a list of rules and sets of rules that the Joint Select Committee recommends should be repealed. Requires the Joint Committee on Rules Review, if established, to review each proposed rule that an agency determines is likely to have an annual effect on the economy of $50 million or more before the agency promulgates the final rule. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "RESTORE Resolution of 2015"}, {"summary": "Honors military caregivers for their service and sacrifice to the United States. Encourages the people of the United States to show support to military families and to recognize the sacrifices endured by those families in service to the United States. Recognizes the daisy as the flower for military caregivers.", "text": "A concurrent resolution recongizing the daisy as the flower for military caregivers. 2015-06-22 Introduced in Senate Honors military caregivers for their service and sacrifice to the United States. Encourages the people of the United States to show support to military families and to recognize the sacrifices endured by those families in service to the United States. Recognizes the daisy as the flower for military caregivers. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution recongizing the daisy as the flower for military caregivers."}, {"summary": "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, June 25, 2015, through Friday, July 3, 2015, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Tuesday, July 7, 2015. Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Thursday, June 25, 2015, through Friday, July 3, 2015, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 7, 2015.", "text": "A concurrent resolution providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives. 2015-06-24 Passed Senate without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, June 25, 2015, through Friday, July 3, 2015, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Tuesday, July 7, 2015. Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Thursday, June 25, 2015, through Friday, July 3, 2015, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 7, 2015. 2015-06-24 Introduced in Senate Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, June 25, 2015, through Friday, July 3, 2015, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Tuesday, July 7, 2015. Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Thursday, June 25, 2015, through Friday, July 3, 2015, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 7, 2015. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives."}, {"summary": "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the 25th anniversary of the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Encourages celebration of the advancement of freedom and the expansion of opportunity made possible by its enactment. Pledges continued work on a bipartisan basis to support opportunity, independent living, economic self-sufficiency, and the full participation of individuals in the United States who have disabilities.", "text": "A concurrent resolution recognizing and honoring the 25th anniversary of the date of enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. 2015-07-28 Passed Senate without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the 25th anniversary of the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Encourages celebration of the advancement of freedom and the expansion of opportunity made possible by its enactment. Pledges continued work on a bipartisan basis to support opportunity, independent living, economic self-sufficiency, and the full participation of individuals in the United States who have disabilities. 2015-07-28 Introduced in Senate Recognizes the 25th anniversary of the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Encourages celebration of the advancement of freedom and the expansion of opportunity made possible by its enactment. Pledges continued work on a bipartisan basis to support opportunity, independent living, economic self-sufficiency, and the full participation of individuals in the United States who have disabilities. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution recognizing and honoring the 25th anniversary of the date of enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990."}, {"summary": "Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center on December 8, 2015, for a ceremony to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the ratification of the Thirteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which abolished slavery in the United States.", "text": "A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the ratification of the 13th Amendment. 2015-10-08 Passed Senate amended Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center on December 8, 2015, for a ceremony to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the ratification of the Thirteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which abolished slavery in the United States. 2015-10-05 Introduced in Senate Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center on July 8, 2015, for a ceremony to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the ratification of the Thirteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which abolished slavery in the United States. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the ratification of the 13th Amendment."}, {"summary": "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the 50th anniversary of the White House Fellows program and commends the White House Fellows for their continuing lifetime commitment to public service.", "text": "A concurrent resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the White House Fellows program. 2015-10-06 Passed Senate without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the 50th anniversary of the White House Fellows program and commends the White House Fellows for their continuing lifetime commitment to public service. 2015-10-06 Introduced in Senate Recognizes the 50th anniversary of the White House Fellows program and commends the White House Fellows for their continuing lifetime commitment to public service. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the White House Fellows program."}, {"summary": "Supports the establishment of a bipartisan Museum Study Commission to study the establishment of a National Museum of the American People to tell the immigration and migration stories of all people of the United States, as long as none of the funding to plan, construct, or operate the museum is from federal appropriations.", "text": "A concurrent resolution supporting the establishment of a bipartisan Museum Study Commission to study the establishment of a National Museum of the American People to tell the immigration and migration stories of all people of the United States. 2015-10-07 Introduced in Senate Supports the establishment of a bipartisan Museum Study Commission to study the establishment of a National Museum of the American People to tell the immigration and migration stories of all people of the United States, as long as none of the funding to plan, construct, or operate the museum is from federal appropriations. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution supporting the establishment of a bipartisan Museum Study Commission to study the establishment of a National Museum of the American People to tell the immigration and migration stories of all people of the United States."}, {"summary": "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to unveil the marble bust of Vice President Richard Cheney on December 3, 2015.", "text": "A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for the unveiling of the marble bust of Vice President Richard Cheney on December 3, 2015. 2015-11-16 Passed House without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to unveil the marble bust of Vice President Richard Cheney on December 3, 2015. 2015-11-05 Passed Senate without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to unveil the marble bust of Vice President Richard Cheney on December 3, 2015. 2015-11-05 Introduced in Senate Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to unveil the marble bust of Vice President Richard Cheney on December 3, 2015. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for the unveiling of the marble bust of Vice President Richard Cheney on December 3, 2015."}, {"summary": "Expresses the sense of Congress that: the President should submit to the Senate for advice and consent the climate change agreement proposed for adoption at the twenty-first session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP-21), and Congress should refuse to consider any budget resolutions and appropriations language that include funding for the Green Climate Fund until COP-21 emissions commitments are submitted to the Senate.", "text": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the President should submit the Paris climate change agreement to the Senate for its advice and consent. 2015-11-19 Introduced in Senate Expresses the sense of Congress that: the President should submit to the Senate for advice and consent the climate change agreement proposed for adoption at the twenty-first session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP-21), and Congress should refuse to consider any budget resolutions and appropriations language that include funding for the Green Climate Fund until COP-21 emissions commitments are submitted to the Senate. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the President should submit the Paris climate change agreement to the Senate for its advice and consent."}, {"summary": "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 activity, including divestment of assets from companies investing in Iran and prohibition of investment of state and local assets in any person engaging in investment activities in Iran.", "text": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the right of States and local governments to maintain economic sanctions against Iran. 2015-12-01 Introduced in Senate 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 activity, including divestment of assets from companies investing in Iran and prohibition of investment of state and local assets in any person engaging in investment activities in Iran. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the right of States and local governments to maintain economic sanctions against Iran."}, {"summary": "Honors the 230th anniversary of the passage of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom on Religious Freedom Day, January 16, 2016. Affirms that: religious freedom includes the right to live, work, associate, and worship in accordance with one's beliefs for people of any faith or of no faith; all Americans can be unified in supporting religious freedom because it is a fundamental human right; and the American people will remain forever unshackled in matters of faith.", "text": "A concurrent resolution affirming the importance of religious freedom as a fundamental human right that is essential to a free society and is protected for all Americans by the text of the Constitution, and recognizing the 230th anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom. 2016-01-19 Introduced in Senate Honors the 230th anniversary of the passage of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom on Religious Freedom Day, January 16, 2016. Affirms that: religious freedom includes the right to live, work, associate, and worship in accordance with one's beliefs for people of any faith or of no faith; all Americans can be unified in supporting religious freedom because it is a fundamental human right; and the American people will remain forever unshackled in matters of faith. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution affirming the importance of religious freedom as a fundamental human right that is essential to a free society and is protected for all Americans by the text of the Constitution, and recognizing the 230th anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom."}, {"summary": "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Establishes a Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies to make the necessary arrangements for the inauguration of the President-elect and Vice President-elect of the United States on January 20, 2017.", "text": "A concurrent resolution to establish the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies for the inauguration of the President-elect and Vice President-elect of the United States on January 20, 2017. 2016-02-03 Passed House without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Establishes a Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies to make the necessary arrangements for the inauguration of the President-elect and Vice President-elect of the United States on January 20, 2017. 2016-01-20 Passed Senate without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Establishes a Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies to make the necessary arrangements for the inauguration of the President-elect and Vice President-elect of the United States on January 20, 2017. 2016-01-20 Introduced in Senate Establishes a Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies to make the necessary arrangements for the inauguration of the President-elect and Vice President-elect of the United States on January 20, 2017. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution to establish the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies for the inauguration of the President-elect and Vice President-elect of the United States on January 20, 2017."}, {"summary": "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes the use of the rotunda and Emancipation Hall of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2017, by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies in connection with the proceedings and ceremonies conducted for the inauguration of the President-elect and Vice President-elect.", "text": "A concurrent resolution to authorize the use of the rotunda and Emancipation Hall of the Capitol by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies in connection with the proceedings and ceremonies conducted for the inauguration of the President-elect and the Vice President-elect of the United States. 2016-02-03 Passed House without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes the use of the rotunda and Emancipation Hall of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2017, by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies in connection with the proceedings and ceremonies conducted for the inauguration of the President-elect and Vice President-elect. 2016-01-20 Passed Senate without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes the use of the rotunda and Emancipation Hall of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2017, by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies in connection with the proceedings and ceremonies conducted for the inauguration of the President-elect and Vice President-elect. 2016-01-20 Introduced in Senate Authorizes the use of the rotunda and Emancipation Hall of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2017, by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies in connection with the proceedings and ceremonies conducted for the inauguration of the President-elect and Vice President-elect. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution to authorize the use of the rotunda and Emancipation Hall of the Capitol by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies in connection with the proceedings and ceremonies conducted for the inauguration of the President-elect and the Vice President-elect of the United States."}, {"summary": "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Expresses concern about the disappearance of David Sneddon in Yunnan Province, China, in August 2004. Directs the Department of State and the intelligence community to continue joint investigations, coordinate investigations with the governments of China, Japan, and South Korea, and solicit information from regional affairs and law enforcement experts on plausible explanations for David Sneddon's disappearance. Encourages the State Department and the intelligence community to work with foreign governments known to have diplomatic influence with North Korea to better investigate the possibility of North Korea's involvement in David Sneddon's disappearance, and to seek his recovery. Requests the State Department and the intelligence community to continue to work with and inform Congress and David Sneddon's family on efforts to resolve David's disappearance.", "text": "A concurrent resolution expressing concern over the disappearance of David Sneddon, and for other purposes. 2016-12-07 Reported to Senate without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Expresses concern about the disappearance of David Sneddon in Yunnan Province, China, in August 2004. Directs the Department of State and the intelligence community to continue joint investigations, coordinate investigations with the governments of China, Japan, and South Korea, and solicit information from regional affairs and law enforcement experts on plausible explanations for David Sneddon's disappearance. Encourages the State Department and the intelligence community to work with foreign governments known to have diplomatic influence with North Korea to better investigate the possibility of North Korea's involvement in David Sneddon's disappearance, and to seek his recovery. Requests the State Department and the intelligence community to continue to work with and inform Congress and David Sneddon's family on efforts to resolve David's disappearance. 2016-02-10 Introduced in Senate Expresses concern about the disappearance of David Sneddon in Yunnan Province, China, in August 2004. Directs the Department of State and the intelligence community to continue joint investigations, coordinate investigations with the governments of China, Japan, and South Korea, and solicit information from regional affairs and law enforcement experts on plausible explanations for David Sneddon's disappearance. Encourages the State Department and the intelligence community to work with foreign governments known to have diplomatic influence with North Korea to better investigate the possibility of North Korea's involvement in David Sneddon's disappearance, and to seek his recovery. Requests the State Department and the intelligence community to continue to work with and inform Congress and David Sneddon's family on efforts to resolve David's disappearance. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution expressing concern over the disappearance of David Sneddon, and for other purposes."}, {"summary": "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, February 11, 2016, through Saturday, February 20, 2016, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, February 22, 2016. Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Friday, February 12, 2016, through Tuesday, February 16, 2016, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 23, 2016.", "text": "A concurrent resolution providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives. 2016-02-12 Passed House without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, February 11, 2016, through Saturday, February 20, 2016, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, February 22, 2016. Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Friday, February 12, 2016, through Tuesday, February 16, 2016, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 23, 2016. 2016-02-12 Passed Senate without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, February 11, 2016, through Saturday, February 20, 2016, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, February 22, 2016. Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Friday, February 12, 2016, through Tuesday, February 16, 2016, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 23, 2016. 2016-02-12 Introduced in Senate Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, February 11, 2016, through Saturday, February 20, 2016, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, February 22, 2016. Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Friday, February 12, 2016, through Tuesday, February 16, 2016, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 23, 2016. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives."}, {"summary": "Recognizes the sacrifice and dedicated service of Pennsylvanians during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Honors: (1) the 13 soldiers of the 14th Quartermaster Detachment of the United States Army Reserve who were killed in action on February 25, 1991, in the attack on Dhahran, Saudi Arabia; and (2) the 43 soldiers of the 14th Quartermaster Detachment of the United States Army Reserve who were wounded during the attack. Pledges the support of the House of Representatives to the families of these soldiers. Encourages the people of the United States to commemorate the role and contribution of Pennsylvanians and Pennsylvania-based units of the Army National Guard, the Army Reserve, the Marine Corps Reserve, the Navy Reserve, the Air National Guard, and the Air Force Reserve who supported Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm.", "text": "A concurrent resolution recognizing the soldiers of the 14th Quartermaster Detachment of the United States Army Reserve, who were killed or wounded in their barracks by an Iraqi SCUD missile attack in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm, on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the attack. 2016-02-25 Introduced in Senate Recognizes the sacrifice and dedicated service of Pennsylvanians during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Honors: (1) the 13 soldiers of the 14th Quartermaster Detachment of the United States Army Reserve who were killed in action on February 25, 1991, in the attack on Dhahran, Saudi Arabia; and (2) the 43 soldiers of the 14th Quartermaster Detachment of the United States Army Reserve who were wounded during the attack. Pledges the support of the House of Representatives to the families of these soldiers. Encourages the people of the United States to commemorate the role and contribution of Pennsylvanians and Pennsylvania-based units of the Army National Guard, the Army Reserve, the Marine Corps Reserve, the Navy Reserve, the Air National Guard, and the Air Force Reserve who supported Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution recognizing the soldiers of the 14th Quartermaster Detachment of the United States Army Reserve, who were killed or wounded in their barracks by an Iraqi SCUD missile attack in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm, on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the attack."}, {"summary": "Declares that: the atrocities committed against Christians and other ethnic and religious minorities targeted specifically for religious reasons are crimes against humanity and genocide; each of the Contracting Parties to the United Nations Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide and other international agreements forbidding war crimes and crimes against humanity, particularly the governments of countries and their nationals who are in any way supporting these crimes, are reminded of their legal obligations under the Convention and these international agreements; the United Nations (U.N.) and the Secretary-General are called upon to assert leadership by calling the atrocities war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide; the member states of the U.N., with an appeal to the Arab States that wish to uphold religious freedom and justice, should collaborate on measures to prevent further war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide, and collaborate on the establishment of tribunals to punish those responsible for the ongoing crimes; the governments of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Lebanese Republic, and other countries are commended for having undertaken to shelter and protect those fleeing the violence of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS or Da'esh) and other extremists; and those who force the migration of religious communities from their ancestral homelands, including specifically the Nineveh Plain and Mount Sinjar, should be prosecuted in accordance with the laws of the place where their crimes were committed and under applicable international criminal statutes and conventions.", "text": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that those who commit or support atrocities against Christians and other ethnic and religious minorities, including Yezidis, Turkmen, Sabea-Mandeans, Kaka'e, and Kurds, and who target them specifically for ethnic or religious reasons, are committing, and are hereby declared to be committing, \"war crimes\", \"crimes against humanity\", and \"genocide\". 2016-03-14 Introduced in Senate Declares that: the atrocities committed against Christians and other ethnic and religious minorities targeted specifically for religious reasons are crimes against humanity and genocide; each of the Contracting Parties to the United Nations Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide and other international agreements forbidding war crimes and crimes against humanity, particularly the governments of countries and their nationals who are in any way supporting these crimes, are reminded of their legal obligations under the Convention and these international agreements; the United Nations (U.N.) and the Secretary-General are called upon to assert leadership by calling the atrocities war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide; the member states of the U.N., with an appeal to the Arab States that wish to uphold religious freedom and justice, should collaborate on measures to prevent further war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide, and collaborate on the establishment of tribunals to punish those responsible for the ongoing crimes; the governments of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Lebanese Republic, and other countries are commended for having undertaken to shelter and protect those fleeing the violence of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS or Da'esh) and other extremists; and those who force the migration of religious communities from their ancestral homelands, including specifically the Nineveh Plain and Mount Sinjar, should be prosecuted in accordance with the laws of the place where their crimes were committed and under applicable international criminal statutes and conventions. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that those who commit or support atrocities against Christians and other ethnic and religious minorities, including Yezidis, Turkmen, Sabea-Mandeans, Kaka'e, and Kurds, and who target them specifically for ethnic or religious reasons, are committing, and are hereby declared to be committing, \"war crimes\", \"crimes against humanity\", and \"genocide\"."}, {"summary": "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Wednesday, March 23, 2016, through Friday, April 8, 2016, it stand adjourned until 3:30 p.m. on Monday, April 11, 2016.", "text": "A concurrent resolution providing for an adjournment of the House of Representatives. 2016-03-23 Passed House without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Wednesday, March 23, 2016, through Friday, April 8, 2016, it stand adjourned until 3:30 p.m. on Monday, April 11, 2016. 2016-03-17 Introduced in Senate Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Wednesday, March 23, 2016, through Friday, April 8, 2016, it stand adjourned until 3:30 p.m. on Monday, April 11, 2016. 2016-03-17 Passed Senate without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Wednesday, March 23, 2016, through Friday, April 8, 2016, it stand adjourned until 3:30 p.m. on Monday, April 11, 2016. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution providing for an adjournment of the House of Representatives."}, {"summary": "Expresses the sense of Congress that: a durable resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian peace process can only come through direct, bilateral negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians; the U.N. cannot be a truly neutral arbiter of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict; and the United States should veto any U.N. Security Council resolution that inserts the Security Council into the peace process, unilaterally recognizes a Palestinian state, makes declarations concerning Israeli controlled territories, or dictates terms and a time line for the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.", "text": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should continue to exercise its veto in the United Nations Security Council on resolutions regarding the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. 2016-04-19 Introduced in Senate Expresses the sense of Congress that: a durable resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian peace process can only come through direct, bilateral negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians; the U.N. cannot be a truly neutral arbiter of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict; and the United States should veto any U.N. Security Council resolution that inserts the Security Council into the peace process, unilaterally recognizes a Palestinian state, makes declarations concerning Israeli controlled territories, or dictates terms and a time line for the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should continue to exercise its veto in the United Nations Security Council on resolutions regarding the Israeli-Palestinian peace process."}, {"summary": "Urges the working group established by the Federal Republic of Germany and the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany to recognize the imperative to fund immediately and fully the medical, mental health, and long-term care needs of surviving Holocaust victims, with full transparency and accountability, to ensure all funds for Holocaust victims from the Federal Republic of Germany are administered efficiently, fairly, and without delay. Urges the Federal Republic of Germany also to reaffirm its commitment to fulfill its moral responsibility to Holocaust victims by: ensuring that each Holocaust victim receives all of the prescribed medical care, home care, mental health care, and other vital services necessary to live in dignity; and providing, without delay, additional financial resources to address the unique needs of Holocaust victims.", "text": "A concurrent resolution expressing support of the goal of ensuring that all Holocaust victims live with dignity, comfort, and security in their remaining years, and urging the Federal Republic of Germany to reaffirm its commitment to that goal through a financial commitment to comprehensively address the unique health and welfare needs of vulnerable Holocaust victims, including home care and other medically prescribed needs. 2016-04-21 Introduced in Senate Urges the working group established by the Federal Republic of Germany and the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany to recognize the imperative to fund immediately and fully the medical, mental health, and long-term care needs of surviving Holocaust victims, with full transparency and accountability, to ensure all funds for Holocaust victims from the Federal Republic of Germany are administered efficiently, fairly, and without delay. Urges the Federal Republic of Germany also to reaffirm its commitment to fulfill its moral responsibility to Holocaust victims by: ensuring that each Holocaust victim receives all of the prescribed medical care, home care, mental health care, and other vital services necessary to live in dignity; and providing, without delay, additional financial resources to address the unique needs of Holocaust victims. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution expressing support of the goal of ensuring that all Holocaust victims live with dignity, comfort, and security in their remaining years, and urging the Federal Republic of Germany to reaffirm its commitment to that goal through a financial commitment to comprehensively address the unique health and welfare needs of vulnerable Holocaust victims, including home care and other medically prescribed needs."}, {"summary": "Recognizes the George C. Marshall Museum and George C. Marshall Research Library in Lexington, Virginia, as the "National George C. Marshall Museum and Library."", "text": "A concurrent resolution recognizing the George C. Marshall Museum and George C. Marshall Research Library in Lexington, Virginia, as the National George C. Marshall Museum and Library. 2016-05-12 Introduced in Senate Recognizes the George C. Marshall Museum and George C. Marshall Research Library in Lexington, Virginia, as the "National George C. Marshall Museum and Library." text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution recognizing the George C. Marshall Museum and George C. Marshall Research Library in Lexington, Virginia, as the National George C. Marshall Museum and Library."}, {"summary": "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Affirms that the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances are both cornerstones of U.S.-Taiwan relations. Urges the President and Department of State to publicly, proactively, and consistently affirm the Six Assurances as a cornerstone of U.S.-Taiwan relations.", "text": "A concurrent resolution reaffirming the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances as cornerstones of United States-Taiwan relations. 2016-07-06 Passed Senate without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Affirms that the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances are both cornerstones of U.S.-Taiwan relations. Urges the President and Department of State to publicly, proactively, and consistently affirm the Six Assurances as a cornerstone of U.S.-Taiwan relations. 2016-06-28 Reported to Senate without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Affirms that the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances are both cornerstones of U.S.-Taiwan relations. Urges the President and Department of State to publicly, proactively, and consistently affirm the Six Assurances as a cornerstone of U.S.-Taiwan relations. 2016-05-19 Introduced in Senate Affirms that the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances are both cornerstones of U.S.-Taiwan relations. Urges the President and Department of State to publicly, proactively, and consistently affirm the Six Assurances as a cornerstone of U.S.-Taiwan relations. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution reaffirming the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances as cornerstones of United States-Taiwan relations."}, {"summary": "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the service and sacrifice of the 19 Air Force members who were killed in the June 25, 1996, terrorist bombing of the United States Sector Khobar Towers military housing complex on Dhahran Air Base, Saudi Arabia. Extends sympathies to the families and friends of those killed. Acknowledges the anguish and resilience of the attack's survivors. Assures members of the Armed Forces and other U.S. agents serving in harm's way that their well-being will be given the highest priority. Declares that perpetrators of terrorist acts against members of the Armed Forces and U.S. agents or citizens will be brought to justice.", "text": "A concurrent resolution honoring the members of the United States Air Force who were casualties of the June 25, 1996, terrorist bombing of the United States Sector Khobar Towers military housing complex on Dhahran Air Base. 2016-06-23 Passed Senate without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the service and sacrifice of the 19 Air Force members who were killed in the June 25, 1996, terrorist bombing of the United States Sector Khobar Towers military housing complex on Dhahran Air Base, Saudi Arabia. Extends sympathies to the families and friends of those killed. Acknowledges the anguish and resilience of the attack's survivors. Assures members of the Armed Forces and other U.S. agents serving in harm's way that their well-being will be given the highest priority. Declares that perpetrators of terrorist acts against members of the Armed Forces and U.S. agents or citizens will be brought to justice. 2016-05-19 Introduced in Senate Recognizes the service and sacrifice of the 19 Air Force members who were killed in the June 25, 1996, terrorist bombing of the United States Sector Khobar Towers military housing complex on Dhahran Air Base, Saudi Arabia. Extends sympathies to the families and friends of those killed. Acknowledges the anguish and resilience of the attack's survivors. Assures members of the Armed Forces and other U.S. agents serving in harm's way that their well-being will be given the highest priority. Declares that perpetrators of terrorist acts against members of the Armed Forces and U.S. agents or citizens will be brought to justice. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution honoring the members of the United States Air Force who were casualties of the June 25, 1996, terrorist bombing of the United States Sector Khobar Towers military housing complex on Dhahran Air Base."}, {"summary": "Declares that the federal excise tax on new tractor trailer trucks, heavy duty trucks, and certain truck trailers should not be increased and that Congress should review the detrimental impacts of such tax in considering future transportation policy.", "text": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the Federal excise tax on heavy-duty trucks should not be increased. 2016-05-24 Introduced in Senate Declares that the federal excise tax on new tractor trailer trucks, heavy duty trucks, and certain truck trailers should not be increased and that Congress should review the detrimental impacts of such tax in considering future transportation policy. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the Federal excise tax on heavy-duty trucks should not be increased."}, {"summary": "Expresses the sense of Congress that: the Peshmerga of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq have been one of the most effective fighting forces in the military campaign against the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS); ISIS poses an acute threat to the Iraqi people and territorial integrity of Iraq, including the Kurdistan Region, and the security and stability of the Middle East; the severe budget shortfalls faced by the government of Iraq and the Kurdistan regional government are hindering the stability of Iraq and have the potential to undermine long-term efforts to bring about the sustainable defeat of ISIS; specified funds pledged by the U.S. government to the Kurdish Peshmerga in April 2016 should remain a priority for the United States as part of continued support for Iraqi Security Forces; the Peshmerga should receive all weapons and equipment that the United States agrees to provide in an expeditious and timely manner; it should be the policy of the United States to support, within the framework of the Iraq Constitution, Iraqi Security Forces, the Kurdish Peshmerga in Iraq, Sunni tribal forces, and other local security forces in the campaign against ISIS; ensuring the safe resettlement and reintegration of ethnic and religious minorities into their homelands in Iraq is a critical component toward achieving a safe, secure, and sovereign Iraq; the Peshmerga require equipment that will allow them to defend themselves and their coalition advisers against the increased use of vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices; the Peshmerga are vital partners in the fight against ISIS; and the United States, in coordination with the Iraqi government, will endeavor to increase assistance to Iraqi Kurdish Forces to enhance their combat medicine and logistical capabilities, defend internally displaced persons and refugees, and defend the Peshmerga and their coalition advisers.", "text": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress on the Peshmerga of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. 2016-07-14 Passed Senate amended Expresses the sense of Congress that: the Peshmerga of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq have been one of the most effective fighting forces in the military campaign against the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS); ISIS poses an acute threat to the Iraqi people and territorial integrity of Iraq, including the Kurdistan Region, and the security and stability of the Middle East; the severe budget shortfalls faced by the government of Iraq and the Kurdistan regional government are hindering the stability of Iraq and have the potential to undermine long-term efforts to bring about the sustainable defeat of ISIS; specified funds pledged by the U.S. government to the Kurdish Peshmerga in April 2016 should remain a priority for the United States as part of continued support for Iraqi Security Forces; the Peshmerga should receive all weapons and equipment that the United States agrees to provide in an expeditious and timely manner; it should be the policy of the United States to support, within the framework of the Iraq Constitution, Iraqi Security Forces, the Kurdish Peshmerga in Iraq, Sunni tribal forces, and other local security forces in the campaign against ISIS; ensuring the safe resettlement and reintegration of ethnic and religious minorities into their homelands in Iraq is a critical component toward achieving a safe, secure, and sovereign Iraq; the Peshmerga require equipment that will allow them to defend themselves and their coalition advisers against the increased use of vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices; the Peshmerga are vital partners in the fight against ISIS; and the United States, in coordination with the Iraqi government, will endeavor to increase assistance to Iraqi Kurdish Forces to enhance their combat medicine and logistical capabilities, defend internally displaced persons and refugees, and defend the Peshmerga and their coalition advisers. 2016-06-16 Introduced in Senate Expresses the sense of Congress that: the Peshmerga of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq have been one of the most effective fighting forces in the military campaign against the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS); ISIS poses an acute threat to the Iraqi people and territorial integrity of Iraq and the security and stability of the Middle East; the severe budget shortfalls faced by the government of Iraq and the Kurdistan regional government are hindering the stability of Iraq and have the potential to undermine long-term efforts to bring about the sustainable defeat of ISIS; specified funds pledged by the U.S. government to the Peshmerga in April 2016 should remain a priority for the United States as part of continued support for Iraqi Security Forces; the Peshmerga should receive all weapons and equipment that the United States agrees to provide in an expeditious and timely manner; the Peshmerga require equipment that will allow them to defend themselves and their coalition advisers against the increased use of vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices; the Peshmerga are vital partners in the fight against ISIS; and the United States, in coordination with the Iraqi government, will endeavor to increase assistance to Iraqi Kurdish Forces to enhance their combat medicine and logistical capabilities, defend internally displaced persons and refugees, and defend the Peshmerga and their coalition advisers. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress on the Peshmerga of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq."}, {"summary": "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should: work with Iraq and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to ensure that all residents of Camp Liberty (located in Iraq) are safely and expeditiously resettled in Albania; work with Iraq, Albania, and the UNHCR to prevent Iran from intervening in the resettlement process; urge Iraq to protect residents during the resettlement process, including by ensuring that security personnel are vetted to determine that they are not affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' Qods Force; urge Iraq to ensure access to food, clean water, medical assistance, and energy needs; work with Iraq to facilitate the sale of residents' property and assets; work with Iraq and the UNHCR to ensure that residents may exercise full control of all personal assets; and urge Albania and the UNHCR to ensure the continued recognition of the resettled residents as "persons of concern" entitled to international protections.", "text": "A concurrent resolution to express the sense of Congress regarding the safe and expeditious resettlement to Albania of all residents of Camp Liberty. 2016-07-14 Reported to Senate without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should: work with Iraq and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to ensure that all residents of Camp Liberty (located in Iraq) are safely and expeditiously resettled in Albania; work with Iraq, Albania, and the UNHCR to prevent Iran from intervening in the resettlement process; urge Iraq to protect residents during the resettlement process, including by ensuring that security personnel are vetted to determine that they are not affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' Qods Force; urge Iraq to ensure access to food, clean water, medical assistance, and energy needs; work with Iraq to facilitate the sale of residents' property and assets; work with Iraq and the UNHCR to ensure that residents may exercise full control of all personal assets; and urge Albania and the UNHCR to ensure the continued recognition of the resettled residents as "persons of concern" entitled to international protections. 2016-07-06 Introduced in Senate Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should: work with Iraq and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to ensure that all residents of Camp Liberty (located in Iraq) are safely and expeditiously resettled in Albania; work with Iraq, Albania, and the UNHCR to prevent Iran from intervening in the resettlement process; urge Iraq to protect residents during the resettlement process, including by ensuring that security personnel are vetted to determine that they are not affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' Qods Force; urge Iraq to ensure access to food, clean water, medical assistance, and energy needs; work with Iraq to facilitate the sale of residents' property and assets; work with Iraq and the UNHCR to ensure that residents may exercise full control of all personal assets; and urge Albania and the UNHCR to ensure the continued recognition of the resettled residents as "persons of concern" entitled to international protections. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution to express the sense of Congress regarding the safe and expeditious resettlement to Albania of all residents of Camp Liberty."}, {"summary": "Advises the International Olympic Committee that the United States would welcome the holding of the 2024 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, California, the site designated by the United States Olympic Committee. Expresses the hope that the United States will be selected. Pledges cooperation and support toward the successful fulfillment of those games.", "text": "A concurrent resolution supporting the bid of Los Angeles, California, to bring the 2024 Summer Olympic Games back to the United States and pledging the cooperation of Congress with respect to that bid. 2016-07-11 Introduced in Senate Advises the International Olympic Committee that the United States would welcome the holding of the 2024 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, California, the site designated by the United States Olympic Committee. Expresses the hope that the United States will be selected. Pledges cooperation and support toward the successful fulfillment of those games. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution supporting the bid of Los Angeles, California, to bring the 2024 Summer Olympic Games back to the United States and pledging the cooperation of Congress with respect to that bid."}, {"summary": "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Honors military caregivers for their service and sacrifice to the United States. Encourages the people of the United States to show support to military families and to recognize the sacrifices endured by those families in service to the United States. Recognizes the sunflower as the flower for military caregivers.", "text": "A concurrent resolution recognizing the sunflower as the flower for military caregivers. 2016-07-11 Passed Senate without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Honors military caregivers for their service and sacrifice to the United States. Encourages the people of the United States to show support to military families and to recognize the sacrifices endured by those families in service to the United States. Recognizes the sunflower as the flower for military caregivers. 2016-07-11 Introduced in Senate Honors military caregivers for their service and sacrifice to the United States. Encourages the people of the United States to show support to military families and to recognize the sacrifices endured by those families in service to the United States. Recognizes the sunflower as the flower for military caregivers. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution recognizing the sunflower as the flower for military caregivers."}, {"summary": "Disapproves of activities by certain corporations and trade associations, foundations, and organizations funded by those corporations deliberately to: (1) mislead the public and undermine peer-reviewed scientific research about the dangers of their products, and (2) cast doubt on science in order to protect their financial interests. Urges fossil fuel companies and allied organizations to cooperate with active or future investigations into: their climate change-related activities, what they knew about climate change and when they knew of it, what they knew about the harmful effects of fossil fuels on the climate, and any activities to mislead the public about climate change.", "text": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress relating to the disapproval of certain activities of certain companies, trade associations, foundations, and organizations. 2016-07-11 Introduced in Senate Disapproves of activities by certain corporations and trade associations, foundations, and organizations funded by those corporations deliberately to: (1) mislead the public and undermine peer-reviewed scientific research about the dangers of their products, and (2) cast doubt on science in order to protect their financial interests. Urges fossil fuel companies and allied organizations to cooperate with active or future investigations into: their climate change-related activities, what they knew about climate change and when they knew of it, what they knew about the harmful effects of fossil fuels on the climate, and any activities to mislead the public about climate change. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress relating to the disapproval of certain activities of certain companies, trade associations, foundations, and organizations."}, {"summary": "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Acknowledges the financial and moral commitment of the Federal Republic of Germany over the past seven decades to provide a measure of justice for Holocaust victims. Expresses support for the goal of ensuring that all Holocaust victims are able to live with dignity, comfort, and security.", "text": "A concurrent resolution expressing support for the goal of ensuring that all Holocaust victims live with dignity, comfort, and security in their remaining years, and urging the Federal Republic of Germany to continue to reaffirm its commitment to comprehensively address the unique health and welfare needs of vulnerable Holocaust victims, including home care and other medically prescribed needs. 2016-09-12 Passed House without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Acknowledges the financial and moral commitment of the Federal Republic of Germany over the past seven decades to provide a measure of justice for Holocaust victims. Expresses support for the goal of ensuring that all Holocaust victims are able to live with dignity, comfort, and security. 2016-07-14 Passed Senate without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Acknowledges the financial and moral commitment of the Federal Republic of Germany over the past seven decades to provide a measure of justice for Holocaust victims. Expresses support for the goal of ensuring that all Holocaust victims are able to live with dignity, comfort, and security. 2016-07-12 Introduced in Senate Acknowledges the financial and moral commitment of the Federal Republic of Germany over the past seven decades to provide a measure of justice for Holocaust victims. Expresses support for the goal of ensuring that all Holocaust victims are able to live with dignity, comfort, and security. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution expressing support for the goal of ensuring that all Holocaust victims live with dignity, comfort, and security in their remaining years, and urging the Federal Republic of Germany to continue to reaffirm its commitment to comprehensively address the unique health and welfare needs of vulnerable Holocaust victims, including home care and other medically prescribed needs."}, {"summary": "Calls upon the President to begin negotiations for a trade agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom.", "text": "A concurrent resolution expressing support for fostering closer economic and commercial ties between the United States and the United Kingdom following the decision of the people of the United Kingdom to withdraw from the European Union. 2016-07-13 Introduced in Senate Calls upon the President to begin negotiations for a trade agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution expressing support for fostering closer economic and commercial ties between the United States and the United Kingdom following the decision of the people of the United Kingdom to withdraw from the European Union."}, {"summary": "Expresses the sense of Congress that: Italy has violated the principle of reciprocity governing the mutual recognition of domestic court awards between Italy and the United States; the intervention by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on behalf of Iran against victims of Iranian terrorism was initiated to the detriment of both United States and European Union terrorism victims; and the European Court of Human Rights should overturn the Italian Supreme Court of Cassation's erroneous rulings in Flatow v. Islamic Republic of Iran and Eisenfeld v. Islamic Republic of Iran and order such court to recognize the U.S. judgments held by the Flatow, Duker, and Eisenfeld families against Iran.", "text": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the Italian Supreme Court of Cassation should domesticate and recognize judgments issued by United States courts on behalf of United States victims of terrorism, and that the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs should cease its political interference with Italy's independent judiciary, which it carries out in the interests of state sponsors of terrorism such as the Islamic Republic of Iran. 2016-07-14 Introduced in Senate Expresses the sense of Congress that: Italy has violated the principle of reciprocity governing the mutual recognition of domestic court awards between Italy and the United States; the intervention by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on behalf of Iran against victims of Iranian terrorism was initiated to the detriment of both United States and European Union terrorism victims; and the European Court of Human Rights should overturn the Italian Supreme Court of Cassation's erroneous rulings in Flatow v. Islamic Republic of Iran and Eisenfeld v. Islamic Republic of Iran and order such court to recognize the U.S. judgments held by the Flatow, Duker, and Eisenfeld families against Iran. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the Italian Supreme Court of Cassation should domesticate and recognize judgments issued by United States courts on behalf of United States victims of terrorism, and that the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs should cease its political interference with Italy's independent judiciary, which it carries out in the interests of state sponsors of terrorism such as the Islamic Republic of Iran."}, {"summary": "Protection of the Right of Tribes to stop the Export of Cultural and Traditional Patrimony Resolution or the PROTECT Patrimony Resolution Condemns the theft, illegal possession or sale, transfer, and export of tribal cultural items. Calls upon: (1) the Departments of the Interior, State, Commerce, Homeland Security, and Justice to consult with Native Americans in addressing this issue, to take affirmative action to stop these practices, and to secure repatriation of tribal cultural items; and (2) the Government Accountability Office to determine the scope of illegal trafficking in tribal cultural items and identify steps required to end such trafficking. Expresses support for restrictions on the export of tribal cultural items.", "text": "PROTECT Patrimony Resolution 2016-07-14 Introduced in Senate Protection of the Right of Tribes to stop the Export of Cultural and Traditional Patrimony Resolution or the PROTECT Patrimony Resolution Condemns the theft, illegal possession or sale, transfer, and export of tribal cultural items. Calls upon: (1) the Departments of the Interior, State, Commerce, Homeland Security, and Justice to consult with Native Americans in addressing this issue, to take affirmative action to stop these practices, and to secure repatriation of tribal cultural items; and (2) the Government Accountability Office to determine the scope of illegal trafficking in tribal cultural items and identify steps required to end such trafficking. Expresses support for restrictions on the export of tribal cultural items. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "PROTECT Patrimony Resolution"}, {"summary": "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Friday, July 15, 2016, through Friday, September 2, 2016, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, September 6, 2016.", "text": "A concurrent resolution providing for an adjournment of the House of Representatives. 2016-07-14 Passed Senate without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Friday, July 15, 2016, through Friday, September 2, 2016, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, September 6, 2016. 2016-07-14 Introduced in Senate Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Friday, July 15, 2016, through Friday, September 2, 2016, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, September 6, 2016. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution providing for an adjournment of the House of Representatives."}, {"summary": "Recognizes that the intent of the Agent Orange Act of 1991 included the presumption that veterans who served in the Armed Forces in the bays, harbors, and territorial seas of the Republic of Vietnam between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975, were exposed to Agent Orange. Expresses the intent that such veterans who served in those areas and other areas exposed to Agent Orange who have been diagnosed with connected medical conditions should be equally recognized for such exposure through equitable benefits and coverage. Calls on the Department of Veterans Affairs to acknowledge such intent, rescind specified parts of the VA Adjudication Procedure Manual M21-1 pertaining to developing claims based on herbicide exposure in Vietnam, and reissue guidance extending presumptive coverage for Agent Orange exposure to such veterans.", "text": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that those who served in the bays, harbors, and territorial seas of the Republic of Vietnam during the period beginning on January 9, 1962, and ending on May 7, 1975, should be presumed to have been exposed to the toxin Agent Orange and should be eligible for all related Federal benefits that come with such presumption under the Agent Orange Act of 1991. 2016-09-22 Introduced in Senate Recognizes that the intent of the Agent Orange Act of 1991 included the presumption that veterans who served in the Armed Forces in the bays, harbors, and territorial seas of the Republic of Vietnam between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975, were exposed to Agent Orange. Expresses the intent that such veterans who served in those areas and other areas exposed to Agent Orange who have been diagnosed with connected medical conditions should be equally recognized for such exposure through equitable benefits and coverage. Calls on the Department of Veterans Affairs to acknowledge such intent, rescind specified parts of the VA Adjudication Procedure Manual M21-1 pertaining to developing claims based on herbicide exposure in Vietnam, and reissue guidance extending presumptive coverage for Agent Orange exposure to such veterans. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that those who served in the bays, harbors, and territorial seas of the Republic of Vietnam during the period beginning on January 9, 1962, and ending on May 7, 1975, should be presumed to have been exposed to the toxin Agent Orange and should be eligible for all related Federal benefits that come with such presumption under the Agent Orange Act of 1991."}, {"summary": "Honors the life and career of Vincent Edward "Vin" Scully, the long-time announcer for the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers.", "text": "A concurrent resolution honoring Vincent Edward \"Vin\" Scully, the United States baseball broadcaster who has magnificently served as the play-by-play announcer for the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers for 67 Major League Baseball seasons since 1950. 2016-09-28 Introduced in Senate Honors the life and career of Vincent Edward "Vin" Scully, the long-time announcer for the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution honoring Vincent Edward \"Vin\" Scully, the United States baseball broadcaster who has magnificently served as the play-by-play announcer for the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers for 67 Major League Baseball seasons since 1950."}, {"summary": "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 5325 to change the title to read "Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2017, and for other purposes."", "text": "A concurrent resolution directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 5325. 2016-09-28 Passed House without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 5325 to change the title to read "Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2017, and for other purposes." 2016-09-28 Passed Senate without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 5325 to change the title to read "Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2017, and for other purposes." 2016-09-28 Introduced in Senate Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 5325 to change the title to read "Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2017, and for other purposes." text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 5325."}, {"summary": "Expresses the sense of Congress that: a sustainable peace agreement between Israel and the Palestinians will come only through direct bilateral negotiations between the parties; any widespread international recognition of a unilateral declaration of Palestinian statehood outside of the context of such a peace agreement would cause severe harm to the peace process and would likely trigger the implementation of penalties under provisions of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016 regarding limitations on assistance to support a Palestinian state and uses of funds for assistance for the West Bank and Gaza; efforts by outside bodies, including the United Nations Security Council, to impose an agreement are likely to set back the cause of peace; and the U.S. government should continue to oppose and veto Security Council resolutions that seek to impose solutions to final status issues or that are one-sided and anti-Israel; and the U.S. government should continue to support and facilitate the resumption of negotiations without preconditions toward a sustainable peace agreement.", "text": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress and reaffirming longstanding United States policy in support of a direct bilaterally negotiated settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and opposition to United Nations Security Council resolutions imposing a solution to the conflict. 2016-09-28 Introduced in Senate Expresses the sense of Congress that: a sustainable peace agreement between Israel and the Palestinians will come only through direct bilateral negotiations between the parties; any widespread international recognition of a unilateral declaration of Palestinian statehood outside of the context of such a peace agreement would cause severe harm to the peace process and would likely trigger the implementation of penalties under provisions of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016 regarding limitations on assistance to support a Palestinian state and uses of funds for assistance for the West Bank and Gaza; efforts by outside bodies, including the United Nations Security Council, to impose an agreement are likely to set back the cause of peace; and the U.S. government should continue to oppose and veto Security Council resolutions that seek to impose solutions to final status issues or that are one-sided and anti-Israel; and the U.S. government should continue to support and facilitate the resumption of negotiations without preconditions toward a sustainable peace agreement. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress and reaffirming longstanding United States policy in support of a direct bilaterally negotiated settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and opposition to United Nations Security Council resolutions imposing a solution to the conflict."}, {"summary": "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Commemorates the 100th anniversary of the 1916 opening of the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences and the 2016 opening of the new Texas A&M Veterinary & Biomedical Education complex in College Station, Texas.", "text": "A concurrent resolution commemorating the 100th anniversary of the 1916 opening of the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences and the 2016 opening of the new Texas A&M Veterinary & Biomedical Education complex in College Station, Texas. 2016-09-29 Passed Senate without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Commemorates the 100th anniversary of the 1916 opening of the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences and the 2016 opening of the new Texas A&M Veterinary & Biomedical Education complex in College Station, Texas. 2016-09-29 Introduced in Senate Commemorates the 100th anniversary of the 1916 opening of the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences and the 2016 opening of the new Texas A&M Veterinary & Biomedical Education complex in College Station, Texas. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution commemorating the 100th anniversary of the 1916 opening of the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences and the 2016 opening of the new Texas A&M Veterinary & Biomedical Education complex in College Station, Texas."}, {"summary": "Calls upon President-elect Donald J. Trump to: (1) follow the precedent established by prior Presidents and convert his assets to conflict-free holdings, adopt blind trusts, or take other equivalent measures to ensure compliance with the Emoluments Clause of the U.S. Constitution; and (2) not use the powers or opportunities of his position as President-elect or President of the United States for any purpose related to the Trump Organization. Declares that in the absence of such actions or specific authorization by Congress, Congress regards dealings that Donald Trump, as President, may have through his companies with foreign governments or entities owned or controlled by foreign governments to be potential violations of such clause.", "text": "A concurrent resolution clarifying any potential misunderstanding as to whether actions taken by President-elect Donald Trump constitute a violation of the Emoluments Clause, and calling on President-elect Trump to divest his interest in, and sever his relationship to, the Trump Organization. 2016-11-29 Introduced in Senate Calls upon President-elect Donald J. Trump to: (1) follow the precedent established by prior Presidents and convert his assets to conflict-free holdings, adopt blind trusts, or take other equivalent measures to ensure compliance with the Emoluments Clause of the U.S. Constitution; and (2) not use the powers or opportunities of his position as President-elect or President of the United States for any purpose related to the Trump Organization. Declares that in the absence of such actions or specific authorization by Congress, Congress regards dealings that Donald Trump, as President, may have through his companies with foreign governments or entities owned or controlled by foreign governments to be potential violations of such clause. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution clarifying any potential misunderstanding as to whether actions taken by President-elect Donald Trump constitute a violation of the Emoluments Clause, and calling on President-elect Trump to divest his interest in, and sever his relationship to, the Trump Organization."}, {"summary": "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Honors the life, leadership, and 70-year reign of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand. Celebrates the alliance and friendship between Thailand and the United States that reflects common interests, a 183-year diplomatic history, and a multifaceted partnership that has contributed to peace, stability, and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region.", "text": "A concurrent resolution honoring in praise and remembrance the extraordinary life, steady leadership, and remarkable, 70-year reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand. 2016-12-10 Passed Senate without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Honors the life, leadership, and 70-year reign of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand. Celebrates the alliance and friendship between Thailand and the United States that reflects common interests, a 183-year diplomatic history, and a multifaceted partnership that has contributed to peace, stability, and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region. 2016-12-07 Reported to Senate without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Honors the life, leadership, and 70-year reign of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand. Celebrates the alliance and friendship between Thailand and the United States that reflects common interests, a 183-year diplomatic history, and a multifaceted partnership that has contributed to peace, stability, and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region. 2016-11-30 Introduced in Senate Honors the life, leadership, and 70-year reign of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand. Celebrates the alliance and friendship between Thailand and the United States that reflects common interests, a 183-year diplomatic history, and a multifaceted partnership that has contributed to peace, stability, and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution honoring in praise and remembrance the extraordinary life, steady leadership, and remarkable, 70-year reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand."}, {"summary": "Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) rates for inmate calling service should not exceed the affordable modified rate caps adopted by the Federal Communications Commission as of the date this resolution is adopted, and (2) reduced inmate calling service rates should be implemented swiftly.", "text": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that rates for inmate calling service should not exceed the affordable modified rate caps adopted by the Federal Communications Commission. 2016-12-07 Introduced in Senate Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) rates for inmate calling service should not exceed the affordable modified rate caps adopted by the Federal Communications Commission as of the date this resolution is adopted, and (2) reduced inmate calling service rates should be implemented swiftly. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that rates for inmate calling service should not exceed the affordable modified rate caps adopted by the Federal Communications Commission."}, {"summary": "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Provides for the counting of the electoral votes for President and Vice President of the United States.", "text": "A concurrent resolution to provide for the counting on January 4, 2013, of the electoral votes for President and Vice President of the United States. 2013-01-03 Passed House without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Provides for the counting of the electoral votes for President and Vice President of the United States. 2013-01-03 Introduced in Senate Provides for the counting of the electoral votes for President and Vice President of the United States. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution to provide for the counting on January 4, 2013, of the electoral votes for President and Vice President of the United States."}, {"summary": "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that: (1) the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, created by S.Con.Res. 35 (112th Congress), to make the necessary arrangements for the inauguration of the President-elect and the Vice President-elect of the United States, is continued with the same power and authority provided for in such resolution; and (2) the provisions of S.Con.Res. 36 (112th Congress), to authorize the rotunda and Emancipation Hall of the Capitol to be used in connection with such proceedings and ceremonies, are continued with the same power and authority provided for in such resolution.", "text": "A concurrent resolution extending the life of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies. 2013-01-03 Passed Senate without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that: (1) the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, created by S.Con.Res. 35 (112th Congress), to make the necessary arrangements for the inauguration of the President-elect and the Vice President-elect of the United States, is continued with the same power and authority provided for in such resolution; and (2) the provisions of S.Con.Res. 36 (112th Congress), to authorize the rotunda and Emancipation Hall of the Capitol to be used in connection with such proceedings and ceremonies, are continued with the same power and authority provided for in such resolution. 2013-01-03 Passed House without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that: (1) the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, created by S.Con.Res. 35 (112th Congress), to make the necessary arrangements for the inauguration of the President-elect and the Vice President-elect of the United States, is continued with the same power and authority provided for in such resolution; and (2) the provisions of S.Con.Res. 36 (112th Congress), to authorize the rotunda and Emancipation Hall of the Capitol to be used in connection with such proceedings and ceremonies, are continued with the same power and authority provided for in such resolution. 2013-01-03 Introduced in Senate Declares that: (1) the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, created by S.Con.Res. 35 (112th Congress), to make the necessary arrangements for the inauguration of the President-elect and the Vice President-elect of the United States, is continued with the same power and authority provided for in such resolution; and (2) the provisions of S.Con.Res. 36 (112th Congress), to authorize the rotunda and Emancipation Hall of the Capitol to be used in connection with such proceedings and ceremonies, are continued with the same power and authority provided for in such resolution. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution extending the life of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies."}, {"summary": "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Friday, January 4, 2013, through Monday, January 21, 2013, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, January 21, 2013. Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Friday, January 4, 2013, through Saturday, January 5, 2013, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 14, 2013.", "text": "A concurrent resolution providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives. 2013-01-04 Passed House without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Friday, January 4, 2013, through Monday, January 21, 2013, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, January 21, 2013. Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Friday, January 4, 2013, through Saturday, January 5, 2013, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 14, 2013. 2013-01-03 Passed Senate without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Friday, January 4, 2013, through Monday, January 21, 2013, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, January 21, 2013. Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Friday, January 4, 2013, through Saturday, January 5, 2013, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 14, 2013. 2013-01-03 Introduced in Senate Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Friday, January 4, 2013, through Monday, January 21, 2013, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, January 21, 2013. Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Friday, January 4, 2013, through Saturday, January 5, 2013, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 14, 2013. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives."}, {"summary": "Express the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to American families and businesses and is not in the interest of the United States.", "text": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax is not in the economic interest of the United States. 2013-01-28 Introduced in Senate Express the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to American families and businesses and is not in the interest of the United States. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax is not in the economic interest of the United States."}, {"summary": "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Expresses the sense of Congress that Jack Johnson (the first African-American professional boxer to hold the title of Heavyweight Champion of the World) should receive a posthumous pardon to expunge from the annals of American criminal justice a racially motivated abuse of the federal government's prosecutorial authority and to recognize his athletic and cultural contributions to society.", "text": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that John Arthur \"Jack\" Johnson should receive a posthumous pardon for the racially motivated conviction in 1913 that diminished the athletic, cultural, and historic significance of Jack Johnson and unduly tarnished his reputation. 2013-04-17 Passed Senate without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Expresses the sense of Congress that Jack Johnson (the first African-American professional boxer to hold the title of Heavyweight Champion of the World) should receive a posthumous pardon to expunge from the annals of American criminal justice a racially motivated abuse of the federal government's prosecutorial authority and to recognize his athletic and cultural contributions to society. 2013-03-05 Introduced in Senate Expresses the sense of Congress that Jack Johnson (the first African-American professional boxer to hold the title of Heavyweight Champion of the World) should receive a posthumous pardon to expunge from the annals of American criminal justice a racially motivated abuse of the federal government's prosecutorial authority and to recognize his athletic and cultural contributions to society. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that John Arthur \"Jack\" Johnson should receive a posthumous pardon for the racially motivated conviction in 1913 that diminished the athletic, cultural, and historic significance of Jack Johnson and unduly tarnished his reputation."}, {"summary": "Declares that Congress should not impose any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge relating to the public performance of sound recordings on a local radio station for broadcasting sound recordings over-the-air, or on any business for such public performance of sound recordings.", "text": "A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. 2013-03-06 Introduced in Senate Declares that Congress should not impose any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge relating to the public performance of sound recordings on a local radio station for broadcasting sound recordings over-the-air, or on any business for such public performance of sound recordings. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act."}, {"summary": "Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the President should not sign the Arms Trade Treaty, and that, if he transmits the Treaty with his signature to the Senate, the Senate should not ratify it; and (2) until the Treaty has been signed by the President, received the advice and consent of the Senate, and has been the subject of implementing legislation by Congress, no federal funds should be appropriated or authorized to implement the Treaty, or any similar agreement, or to conduct activities relevant to the Treaty, or any similar agreement.", "text": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding conditions for the United States becoming a signatory to the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty, or to any similar agreement on the arms trade. 2013-03-13 Introduced in Senate Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the President should not sign the Arms Trade Treaty, and that, if he transmits the Treaty with his signature to the Senate, the Senate should not ratify it; and (2) until the Treaty has been signed by the President, received the advice and consent of the Senate, and has been the subject of implementing legislation by Congress, no federal funds should be appropriated or authorized to implement the Treaty, or any similar agreement, or to conduct activities relevant to the Treaty, or any similar agreement. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding conditions for the United States becoming a signatory to the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty, or to any similar agreement on the arms trade."}, {"summary": "Sets forth the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2013, including the appropriate budgetary levels for FY2015-FY2023. Title I: Recommended Levels and Amounts - (Sec. 101) Lists recommended budgetary levels and amounts for FY2013-FY2023 with respect to: (1) federal revenues, (2) new budget authority, (3) budget outlays, (4) deficits, (5) public debt, and (6) debt held by the public. (Sec. 102) Lists the appropriate levels of new budget authority, outlays, and administrative expenses for the Social Security Administration (SSA), including the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund, U.S. Postal Service discretionary administrative expenses, and specified major functional categories for FY2013-FY2023. Title II: Reconciliation - (Sec. 201) Sets forth reconciliation instructions for the Senate Committee on Finance. Title III: Reserve Funds - (Sec. 301) Authorizes certain deficit-neutral reserve funds: to replace sequestration, promote employment and job growth, assist working families and children, invest in clean energy and preserve the environment, improve federal benefit processing, promote manufacturing in the United States, improve health outcomes and lower costs for children in Medicaid, and to improve federal workforce development, job training, and reemployment programs; and for early childhood education, tax relief, investment in America's infrastructure, America's servicemembers and veterans, higher education, health care, investments in our nation's counties and schools, a farm bill, investments in water infrastructure and resources, pension reform, housing finance reform, national security, overseas contingency operations, terrorism risk insurance, postal reform, government reform and efficiency, legislation to improve voter registration and the voting experience in federal elections, improving federal forest management, financial transparency, and for the minimum wage. (Sec. 306) Authorizes a certain reserve fund for tax reform. (Sec. 321) Establishes certain deficit-reduction reserve funds: (1) for government reform and efficiency; (2) to promote corporate tax fairness; (3) for elimination or modification of congressionally mandated reports from federal agencies; (4) for no budget, no Office of Management and Budget (OMB) pay; (5) for postal reform; and (6) for eminent domain abuse prevention. (Sec. 332) Authorizes certain deficit-neutral reserve funds for repeal of the medical device tax, equal pay for equal work, women's access to health care, promotion of investment and job growth in U.S. manufacturing, oil and gas production, and refining sectors, for families of America's servicemembers and veterans, disabled veterans and their survivors, hardrock mining reform, state and local law enforcement, full funding of the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) and the Bioshield Special Reserve Fund, export promotion, the prohibition on funding of the Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS), investments in air traffic control services, and for achieving full auditability of the financial statements of the Department of Defense (DOD) by 2017. Authorizes funds to: prohibit Medicare vouchers, require state-wide budget neutrality in the calculation of the Medicare hospital wage index floor, allow states to enforce state and local use tax laws, define full-time employee, advance legislation relating to labeling genetically engineered fish, establish a biennial budget and appropriations process, repeal or reduce the estate tax, end "Too Big to Fail" subsidies or funding advantage for Wall Street mega-banks (over $500 billion in total assets), authorize children eligible for health care under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to retain such eligibility until age 26, establish a national network for manufacturing innovation, ensure that any carbon emissions standards must be cost effective based on the best available science and benefit low-income and middle class families, address the eligibility criteria for certain unlawful immigrant individuals with respect to certain health insurance plans, ensure no financial institution is above the law regardless of size, and help homeowners and small business mitigate against flood loss. (Sec. 355) Authorizes certain deficit-neutral reserve funds to: repeal the Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account restrictions in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), broaden the impact of the sequester (including allowing Members of Congress to donate a portion of their salaries to charity or to the Department of the Treasury during sequestration), ensure the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) collaborates with western states to prevent the listing of the Sage-Grouse, increase the capacity of agencies to ensure effective contract management and contract oversight, address prescription drug abuse in the United States, support rural schools and districts, strengthen enforcement of free trade agreement provisions relating to textile and apparel articles, assist low-income seniors, ensure that domestic energy sources can meet emissions rules, increase funding for the inland waterways system, continue sanctions with respect to Iran, prevent restrictions to public access to fishing downstream of dams owned by the Corps of Engineers, address the disproportionate regulatory burdens on community banks, authorize per diem payments for services to dependents of homeless veterans under VA administered laws, support programs related to DOD nuclear missions and the National Nuclear Security Administration, phase-in any changes to individual or corporate tax systems, increase aid for tribal education programs, expedite U.S. exports, support the reauthorization of the payments-in-lieu-of-taxes program at levels roughly equivalent to property tax revenues lost due to the presence of federal land, ensure that the United States will not negotiate or support treaties that violate Second Amendment rights under the U.S. Constitution, increase funding for federal investments in biomedical research, and uphold Second Amendment rights and prevent the United States from entering into the United Nations (U.N.) Arms Trade Treaty. (Sec. 369) Authorizes a certain reserve fund to end offshore tax abuses by large corporations. Title IV: Budget Process - Subtitle A: Budget Enforcement - (Sec. 401) Makes it out of order to consider in the Senate any legislation that would cause the discretionary spending limits in this resolution to be exceeded, except by a supermajority waiver. Specifies such discretionary spending limits in the Senate for FY2013-FY2014. Provides for adjustments to budgetary aggregates and allocations for: designated emergency requirements, continuing disability reviews, health care fraud and abuse control, disaster relief, and adjustments for overseas contingency operations. (Sec. 402) Makes it out of order to consider in the Senate any legislation that would require advanced appropriations, except by a supermajority waiver, other than for: up to $28.852 billion in new budget authority in FY2015-FY2016 for programs, projects, activities, or accounts identified in the joint explanatory statement of managers accompanying this budget resolution; the Corporation for Public Broadcasting; and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for the Medical Services, Medical Support and Compliance, and Medical Facilities accounts of the Veterans Health Administration. (Sec. 403) Authorizes adjustments in committee allocations and all other budgetary aggregates, allocations, levels, and limits contained in this budget resolution for sequestration or sequestration replacement purposes. (Sec. 404) Makes it out of order to consider in the Senate any appropriations legislation, amendment, motion, or conference report that includes any provision that constitutes changes in certain mandatory programs affecting the Crime Victims Fund, except by a supermajority waiver. (Sec. 405) Subjects to the supermajority (3/5) waiver requirements of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 a point of order against consideration of certain legislation by Congress: reported by a committee unless the committee has published an OMB statement on the direct costs of federal mandates beforehand, and that would increase the direct costs of federal intergovernmental mandates by an amount causing specified thresholds to be exceeded. (Sec. 406) Prohibits budget resolutions or any other legislation that increases guarantee fees of the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) from being scored for the level of budget authority, outlays, or revenues (in order to offset any deficit increase) contained in such legislation. Subtitle B: Other Provisions - (Sec. 411) Requires Senate committees to: review programs and tax expenditures in their jurisdictions to identify waste, fraud, and abuse or duplication, and to increase the use of performance data to inform committee work; review the matters for congressional consideration identified on the Government Accountability Office (GAO) High Risk list report and the annual report to reduce program duplication; and make recommendations to the Senate Budget Committee to improve governmental performance in their annual views and estimates reports. (Sec. 412) Requires the joint explanatory statement accompanying the conference report on any budget resolution in the Senate to include in its committee allocations to the Committees on Appropriations amounts for the discretionary administrative expenses of the SSA and of the Postal Service. (Sec. 416) Requires the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), with the assistance of the Joint Committee on Taxation, to prepare, as a supplement to the cost estimate for legislation affecting revenues, an estimate of the revenue changes in connection with certain legislative provisions that incorporates the macroeconomic effects of the policy being analyzed. Applies this requirement to any legislative provision: which proposes a change to law that the CBO determines, pursuant to a conventional fiscal estimate, has a revenue impact exceeding $5 billion in any fiscal year; or for which the chair or ranking member of either congressional budget committee has requested such estimate. Title V: Other Matters - (Sec. 501) Requires CBO, when it releases its annual Update to the Budget and Economic Outlook, to: report changes in direct spending and revenue associated with PPACA and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, including the net impact on deficit, both with on-budget and off-budget effects; and analyze the budgetary effects of 30%, 50%, and 100% of Americans losing employer-sponsored health insurance and accessing coverage through federal or state exchanges. (Sec. 503) Requires, when CBO submits its report to Congress on the President's annual budget for a fiscal year, the report to contain: an estimate of the pro rata cost to taxpayers who will file individual income tax returns for taxable years ending during such fiscal year of any deficit that would result from the budget, and an analysis of the budgetary effects of such cost. (Sec. 504) Expresses the sense of the Senate on making available for lease, sale, or transfer any underutilized property and facilities of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), as well as their potential use.", "text": "An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2014, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2013, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2015 through 2023. 2013-03-23 Passed Senate amended Sets forth the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2013, including the appropriate budgetary levels for FY2015-FY2023. Title I: Recommended Levels and Amounts - (Sec. 101) Lists recommended budgetary levels and amounts for FY2013-FY2023 with respect to: (1) federal revenues, (2) new budget authority, (3) budget outlays, (4) deficits, (5) public debt, and (6) debt held by the public. (Sec. 102) Lists the appropriate levels of new budget authority, outlays, and administrative expenses for the Social Security Administration (SSA), including the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund, U.S. Postal Service discretionary administrative expenses, and specified major functional categories for FY2013-FY2023. Title II: Reconciliation - (Sec. 201) Sets forth reconciliation instructions for the Senate Committee on Finance. Title III: Reserve Funds - (Sec. 301) Authorizes certain deficit-neutral reserve funds: to replace sequestration, promote employment and job growth, assist working families and children, invest in clean energy and preserve the environment, improve federal benefit processing, promote manufacturing in the United States, improve health outcomes and lower costs for children in Medicaid, and to improve federal workforce development, job training, and reemployment programs; and for early childhood education, tax relief, investment in America's infrastructure, America's servicemembers and veterans, higher education, health care, investments in our nation's counties and schools, a farm bill, investments in water infrastructure and resources, pension reform, housing finance reform, national security, overseas contingency operations, terrorism risk insurance, postal reform, government reform and efficiency, legislation to improve voter registration and the voting experience in federal elections, improving federal forest management, financial transparency, and for the minimum wage. (Sec. 306) Authorizes a certain reserve fund for tax reform. (Sec. 321) Establishes certain deficit-reduction reserve funds: (1) for government reform and efficiency; (2) to promote corporate tax fairness; (3) for elimination or modification of congressionally mandated reports from federal agencies; (4) for no budget, no Office of Management and Budget (OMB) pay; (5) for postal reform; and (6) for eminent domain abuse prevention. (Sec. 332) Authorizes certain deficit-neutral reserve funds for repeal of the medical device tax, equal pay for equal work, women's access to health care, promotion of investment and job growth in U.S. manufacturing, oil and gas production, and refining sectors, for families of America's servicemembers and veterans, disabled veterans and their survivors, hardrock mining reform, state and local law enforcement, full funding of the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) and the Bioshield Special Reserve Fund, export promotion, the prohibition on funding of the Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS), investments in air traffic control services, and for achieving full auditability of the financial statements of the Department of Defense (DOD) by 2017. Authorizes funds to: prohibit Medicare vouchers, require state-wide budget neutrality in the calculation of the Medicare hospital wage index floor, allow states to enforce state and local use tax laws, define full-time employee, advance legislation relating to labeling genetically engineered fish, establish a biennial budget and appropriations process, repeal or reduce the estate tax, end "Too Big to Fail" subsidies or funding advantage for Wall Street mega-banks (over $500 billion in total assets), authorize children eligible for health care under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to retain such eligibility until age 26, establish a national network for manufacturing innovation, ensure that any carbon emissions standards must be cost effective based on the best available science and benefit low-income and middle class families, address the eligibility criteria for certain unlawful immigrant individuals with respect to certain health insurance plans, ensure no financial institution is above the law regardless of size, and help homeowners and small business mitigate against flood loss. (Sec. 355) Authorizes certain deficit-neutral reserve funds to: repeal the Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account restrictions in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), broaden the impact of the sequester (including allowing Members of Congress to donate a portion of their salaries to charity or to the Department of the Treasury during sequestration), ensure the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) collaborates with western states to prevent the listing of the Sage-Grouse, increase the capacity of agencies to ensure effective contract management and contract oversight, address prescription drug abuse in the United States, support rural schools and districts, strengthen enforcement of free trade agreement provisions relating to textile and apparel articles, assist low-income seniors, ensure that domestic energy sources can meet emissions rules, increase funding for the inland waterways system, continue sanctions with respect to Iran, prevent restrictions to public access to fishing downstream of dams owned by the Corps of Engineers, address the disproportionate regulatory burdens on community banks, authorize per diem payments for services to dependents of homeless veterans under VA administered laws, support programs related to DOD nuclear missions and the National Nuclear Security Administration, phase-in any changes to individual or corporate tax systems, increase aid for tribal education programs, expedite U.S. exports, support the reauthorization of the payments-in-lieu-of-taxes program at levels roughly equivalent to property tax revenues lost due to the presence of federal land, ensure that the United States will not negotiate or support treaties that violate Second Amendment rights under the U.S. Constitution, increase funding for federal investments in biomedical research, and uphold Second Amendment rights and prevent the United States from entering into the United Nations (U.N.) Arms Trade Treaty. (Sec. 369) Authorizes a certain reserve fund to end offshore tax abuses by large corporations. Title IV: Budget Process - Subtitle A: Budget Enforcement - (Sec. 401) Makes it out of order to consider in the Senate any legislation that would cause the discretionary spending limits in this resolution to be exceeded, except by a supermajority waiver. Specifies such discretionary spending limits in the Senate for FY2013-FY2014. Provides for adjustments to budgetary aggregates and allocations for: designated emergency requirements, continuing disability reviews, health care fraud and abuse control, disaster relief, and adjustments for overseas contingency operations. (Sec. 402) Makes it out of order to consider in the Senate any legislation that would require advanced appropriations, except by a supermajority waiver, other than for: up to $28.852 billion in new budget authority in FY2015-FY2016 for programs, projects, activities, or accounts identified in the joint explanatory statement of managers accompanying this budget resolution; the Corporation for Public Broadcasting; and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for the Medical Services, Medical Support and Compliance, and Medical Facilities accounts of the Veterans Health Administration. (Sec. 403) Authorizes adjustments in committee allocations and all other budgetary aggregates, allocations, levels, and limits contained in this budget resolution for sequestration or sequestration replacement purposes. (Sec. 404) Makes it out of order to consider in the Senate any appropriations legislation, amendment, motion, or conference report that includes any provision that constitutes changes in certain mandatory programs affecting the Crime Victims Fund, except by a supermajority waiver. (Sec. 405) Subjects to the supermajority (3/5) waiver requirements of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 a point of order against consideration of certain legislation by Congress: reported by a committee unless the committee has published an OMB statement on the direct costs of federal mandates beforehand, and that would increase the direct costs of federal intergovernmental mandates by an amount causing specified thresholds to be exceeded. (Sec. 406) Prohibits budget resolutions or any other legislation that increases guarantee fees of the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) from being scored for the level of budget authority, outlays, or revenues (in order to offset any deficit increase) contained in such legislation. Subtitle B: Other Provisions - (Sec. 411) Requires Senate committees to: review programs and tax expenditures in their jurisdictions to identify waste, fraud, and abuse or duplication, and to increase the use of performance data to inform committee work; review the matters for congressional consideration identified on the Government Accountability Office (GAO) High Risk list report and the annual report to reduce program duplication; and make recommendations to the Senate Budget Committee to improve governmental performance in their annual views and estimates reports. (Sec. 412) Requires the joint explanatory statement accompanying the conference report on any budget resolution in the Senate to include in its committee allocations to the Committees on Appropriations amounts for the discretionary administrative expenses of the SSA and of the Postal Service. (Sec. 416) Requires the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), with the assistance of the Joint Committee on Taxation, to prepare, as a supplement to the cost estimate for legislation affecting revenues, an estimate of the revenue changes in connection with certain legislative provisions that incorporates the macroeconomic effects of the policy being analyzed. Applies this requirement to any legislative provision: which proposes a change to law that the CBO determines, pursuant to a conventional fiscal estimate, has a revenue impact exceeding $5 billion in any fiscal year; or for which the chair or ranking member of either congressional budget committee has requested such estimate. Title V: Other Matters - (Sec. 501) Requires CBO, when it releases its annual Update to the Budget and Economic Outlook, to: report changes in direct spending and revenue associated with PPACA and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, including the net impact on deficit, both with on-budget and off-budget effects; and analyze the budgetary effects of 30%, 50%, and 100% of Americans losing employer-sponsored health insurance and accessing coverage through federal or state exchanges. (Sec. 503) Requires, when CBO submits its report to Congress on the President's annual budget for a fiscal year, the report to contain: an estimate of the pro rata cost to taxpayers who will file individual income tax returns for taxable years ending during such fiscal year of any deficit that would result from the budget, and an analysis of the budgetary effects of such cost. (Sec. 504) Expresses the sense of the Senate on making available for lease, sale, or transfer any underutilized property and facilities of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), as well as their potential use. 2013-03-15 Reported to Senate without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Sets forth the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2013, including the appropriate budgetary levels for FY2015-FY2023. Title I: Recommended Levels and Amounts - (Sec. 101) Lists recommended budgetary levels and amounts for FY2013-FY2023 with respect to: (1) federal revenues, (2) new budget authority, (3) budget outlays, (4) deficits, (5) public debt, and (6) debt held by the public. (Sec. 102) Lists the appropriate levels of new budget authority, outlays, and administrative expenses for the Social Security Administration (SSA), including the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund, U.S. Postal Service discretionary administrative expenses, and specified major functional categories for FY2013-FY2023. Title II: Reconciliation - (Sec. 201) Sets forth reconciliation instructions for the Senate Committee on Finance. Title III: Reserve Funds - (Sec. 301) Authorizes certain deficit-neutral reserve funds: to replace sequestration, promote employment and job growth, assist working families and children, invest in clean energy and preserve the environment, improve federal benefit processing, promote manufacturing in the United States, improve health outcomes and lower costs for children in Medicaid, and improve federal workforce development, job training, and reemployment programs; and for early childhood education, tax relief, investment in America's infrastructure, America's servicemembers and veterans, higher education, health care, investments in our nation's counties and schools, a farm bill, investments in water infrastructure and resources, pension reform, housing finance reform, national security, overseas contingency operations, terrorism risk insurance, postal reform, government reform and efficiency, legislation to improve voter registration and the voting experience in federal elections, improving federal forest management, financial transparency, and for the minimum wage. (Sec. 306) Authorizes a certain reserve fund for tax reform. (Sec. 321) Establishes certain deficit-reduction reserve funds: (1) for government reform and efficiency, and (2) to promote corporate tax fairness. Title IV: Budget Process - Subtitle A: Budget Enforcement - (Sec. 401) Makes it out of order to consider in the Senate any legislation that would cause the discretionary spending limits in this resolution to be exceeded, except by a supermajority waiver. Specifies such discretionary spending limits in the Senate for FY2013-FY2014. Provides for adjustments to budgetary aggregates and allocations for: designated emergency requirements, continuing disability reviews, health care fraud and abuse control, disaster relief, and adjustments for overseas contingency operations. (Sec. 402) Makes it out of order to consider in the Senate any legislation that would require advanced appropriations, except by a supermajority waiver, other than for: up to $28.852 billion in new budget authority in FY2015-FY2016 for programs, projects, activities, or accounts identified in the joint explanatory statement of managers accompanying this resolution; the Corporation for Public Broadcasting; and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for the Medical Services, Medical Support and Compliance, and Medical Facilities accounts of the Veterans Health Administration. (Sec. 403) Authorizes adjustments in committee allocations and all other budgetary aggregates, allocations, levels, and limits contained in this resolution for sequestration or sequestration replacement purposes. (Sec. 404) Makes it out of order to consider in the Senate any appropriations legislation, amendment, motion, or conference report that includes any provision that constitutes changes in certain mandatory programs affecting the Crime Victims Fund, except by a supermajority waiver. Subtitle B: Other Provisions - (Sec. 411) Requires Senate committees to: review programs and tax expenditures in their jurisdictions to identify waste, fraud, and abuse or duplication, and to increase the use of performance data to inform committee work; review the matters for congressional consideration identified on the Government Accountability Office (GAO) High Risk list report and the annual report to reduce program duplication; and make recommendations to the Senate Budget Committee to improve governmental performance in their annual views and estimates reports. (Sec. 412) Requires the joint explanatory statement accompanying the conference report on any budget resolution in the Senate to include in its committee allocations to the Committees on Appropriations amounts for the discretionary administrative expenses of the SSA and of the Postal Service. Title V: Other Matters - (Sec. 501) Requires the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), when it releases its annual Update to the Budget and Economic Outlook, to: report changes in direct spending and revenue associated with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, including the net impact on deficit, both with on-budget and off-budget effects; and provide an analysis of the budgetary effects of 30%, 50%, and 100% of Americans losing employer sponsored health insurance and accessing coverage through federal or state exchanges. 2013-03-15 Introduced in Senate Sets forth the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2013, including the appropriate budgetary levels for FY2015-FY2023. Lists recommended budgetary levels and amounts for FY2013-FY2023 with respect to: (1) federal revenues, (2) new budget authority, (3) budget outlays, (4) deficits, (5) public debt, and (6) debt held by the public. Lists the appropriate levels of new budget authority, outlays, and administrative expenses for the Social Security Administration (SSA), including the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund, U.S. Postal Service discretionary administrative expenses, and specified major functional categories for FY2013-FY2023. Sets forth reconciliation instructions for the Senate Committee on Finance. Authorizes certain deficit-neutral reserve funds: to replace sequestration, promote employment and job growth, assist working families and children, invest in clean energy and preserve the environment, improve federal benefit processing, promote manufacturing in the United States, improve health outcomes and lower costs for children in Medicaid, and improve federal workforce development, job training, and reemployment programs; and for early childhood education, tax relief, investment in America's infrastructure, America's servicemembers and veterans, higher education, health care, investments in our nation's counties and schools, a farm bill, investments in water infrastructure and resources, pension reform, housing finance reform, national security, overseas contingency operations, terrorism risk insurance, postal reform, government reform and efficiency, legislation to improve voter registration and the voting experience in federal elections, improving federal forest management, financial transparency, and for the minimum wage. Authorizes a certain reserve fund for tax reform. Establishes certain deficit-reduction reserve funds: (1) for government reform and efficiency, and (2) to promote corporate tax fairness. Makes it out of order to consider in the Senate any legislation that would cause the discretionary spending limits in this resolution to be exceeded, except by a supermajority waiver. Specifies such discretionary spending limits in the Senate for FY2013-FY2014. Provides for adjustments to budgetary aggregates and allocations for: designated emergency requirements, continuing disability reviews, health care fraud and abuse control, disaster relief, and adjustments for overseas contingency operations. Makes it out of order to consider in the Senate any legislation that would require advanced appropriations, other than for: (1) up to $28.852 billion in new budget authority in FY2015-FY2016 for programs, projects, activities, or accounts identified in the joint explanatory statement of managers accompanying this resolution; (2) the Corporation for Public Broadcasting; and (3) the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for the Medical Services, Medical Support and Compliance, and Medical Facilities accounts of the Veterans Health Administration. Authorizes adjustments in committee allocations and all other budgetary aggregates, allocations, levels, and limits contained in this resolution for sequestration or sequestration replacement purposes. Makes it out of order to consider in the Senate any appropriations legislation, amendment, motion, or conference report that includes any provision that constitutes changes in certain mandatory programs affecting the Crime Victims Fund, except by a supermajority waiver. Requires Senate committees to: (1) review programs and tax expenditures in their jurisdictions to identify waste, fraud, and abuse or duplication, and to increase the use of performance data to inform committee work; (2) review the matters for congressional consideration identified on the Government Accountability Office (GAO) High Risk list report and the annual report to reduce program duplication; and (3) make recommendations to the Senate Budget Committee to improve governmental performance in their annual views and estimates reports. Requires the joint explanatory statement accompanying the conference report on any budget resolution in the Senate to include in its committee allocations to the Committees on Appropriations amounts for the discretionary administrative expenses of the SSA and of the Postal Service. Requires the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), when it releases its annual Update to the Budget and Economic Outlook, to: (1) report changes in direct spending and revenue associated with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, including the net impact on deficit, both with on-budget and off-budget effects; and (2) provide an analysis of the budgetary effects of 30%, 50%, and 100% of Americans losing employer sponsored health insurance and accessing coverage through federal or state exchanges. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2014, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2013, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2015 through 2023."}, {"summary": "Recognizes Sergeant Rafael Peralta, a Mexican-American who enlisted in the Marine Corps on the same day he received his permanent residence status, for his dedication to the Marine Corps and the United States and for upholding the highest standards of military service. Recognizes that his courage and selfless actions in combat saved the lives of his fellow Marines. Concurs with the Marine Corps and the Navy that his actions are in the spirit and tradition of the Medal of Honor. Maintains that eyewitness accounts confirm that Sergeant Peralta deliberately pulled a live grenade into his body in order to save his fellow Marines, and such accounts should be the leading and deciding factor in evaluating his Medal of Honor nomination. Recommends that Sergeant Peralta be posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor.", "text": "A concurrent resolution recommending the posthumous award of the Medal of Honor to Sergeant Rafael Peralta. 2013-03-19 Introduced in Senate Recognizes Sergeant Rafael Peralta, a Mexican-American who enlisted in the Marine Corps on the same day he received his permanent residence status, for his dedication to the Marine Corps and the United States and for upholding the highest standards of military service. Recognizes that his courage and selfless actions in combat saved the lives of his fellow Marines. Concurs with the Marine Corps and the Navy that his actions are in the spirit and tradition of the Medal of Honor. Maintains that eyewitness accounts confirm that Sergeant Peralta deliberately pulled a live grenade into his body in order to save his fellow Marines, and such accounts should be the leading and deciding factor in evaluating his Medal of Honor nomination. Recommends that Sergeant Peralta be posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution recommending the posthumous award of the Medal of Honor to Sergeant Rafael Peralta."}, {"summary": "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event on June 9, 2013, to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha (Hawaii).", "text": "A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha. 2013-05-14 Passed House without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event on June 9, 2013, to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha (Hawaii). 2013-04-08 Passed Senate without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event on June 9, 2013, to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha (Hawaii). 2013-03-22 Introduced in Senate Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event on June 9, 2013, to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha (Hawaii). text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha."}, {"summary": "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Friday, March 22, 2013 through Tuesday, March 26, 2013, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, April 8, 2013. Declares that when the House adjourns on Monday, March 25, 2013, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9, 2013.", "text": "A concurrent resolution providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives. 2013-03-25 Passed House without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Friday, March 22, 2013 through Tuesday, March 26, 2013, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, April 8, 2013. Declares that when the House adjourns on Monday, March 25, 2013, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9, 2013. 2013-03-23 Passed Senate without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Friday, March 22, 2013 through Tuesday, March 26, 2013, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, April 8, 2013. Declares that when the House adjourns on Monday, March 25, 2013, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9, 2013. 2013-03-22 Introduced in Senate Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Friday, March 22, 2013 through Tuesday, March 26, 2013, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, April 8, 2013. Declares that when the House adjourns on Monday, March 25, 2013, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9, 2013. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives."}, {"summary": "Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) tax incentives for retirement savings plans play an important role in encouraging employers and employees to participate in such plans, (2) existing incentives have increased the number of Americans covered by a retirement plan, and (3) a reformed and simplified federal tax code should include incentives to maintain and contribute to such plans and to strengthen retirement security for all Americans.", "text": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that our current tax incentives for retirement savings provide important benefits to Americans to help plan for a financially secure retirement. 2013-04-10 Introduced in Senate Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) tax incentives for retirement savings plans play an important role in encouraging employers and employees to participate in such plans, (2) existing incentives have increased the number of Americans covered by a retirement plan, and (3) a reformed and simplified federal tax code should include incentives to maintain and contribute to such plans and to strengthen retirement security for all Americans. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that our current tax incentives for retirement savings provide important benefits to Americans to help plan for a financially secure retirement."}, {"summary": "Commends the Boys & Girls Clubs of America for its work serving youth and strengthening thousands of communities. Recognizes the importance of high-impact mentoring of young people in ensuring positive outcomes for young people of all backgrounds. Supports youth mentoring as a strategy to prepare young people for education, careers, and citizenship. Encourages the Boys & Girls Clubs of America to continue and expand programs that expose young people to science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Commits to strengthening the partnership between the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and various federal agencies and departments in order to serve an even greater number of young people.", "text": "A concurrent resolution commending the Boys & Girls Clubs of America for its role in improving outcomes for millions of young people and thousands of communities. 2013-04-17 Introduced in Senate Commends the Boys & Girls Clubs of America for its work serving youth and strengthening thousands of communities. Recognizes the importance of high-impact mentoring of young people in ensuring positive outcomes for young people of all backgrounds. Supports youth mentoring as a strategy to prepare young people for education, careers, and citizenship. Encourages the Boys & Girls Clubs of America to continue and expand programs that expose young people to science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Commits to strengthening the partnership between the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and various federal agencies and departments in order to serve an even greater number of young people. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution commending the Boys & Girls Clubs of America for its role in improving outcomes for millions of young people and thousands of communities."}, {"summary": "Sets forth the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2014, including the appropriate budgetary levels for FY2014-FY2023. Lists recommended budgetary levels and amounts for FY2014-FY2023 with respect to: (1) federal revenues, (2) new budget authority, (3) budget outlays, (4) deficits, (5) public debt, and (6) debt held by the public. Lists the appropriate levels of new budget authority, outlays, and administrative expenses of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund (Social Security Trust Funds), and specified major functional categories for FY2014-FY2023. Authorizes the Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee to make certain deficit-reduction reserve funds for legislation for: (1) the sale of unused or vacant federal properties, (2) the sale of excess federal lands, (3) repeal of the Davis-Bacon prevailing wage laws, (4) reduction of the federal vehicles fleet, and (5) the sale of financial assets purchased through the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP). Authorizes the Chairman to reduce the allocations of committees for any savings achieved by such sales, repeal, and reduction, with the savings used to reduce the deficit. Makes it out of order to consider in the Senate any legislation that would cause the discretionary spending limits in this resolution to be exceeded, except by a supermajority waiver. Specifies such discretionary spending limits in the Senate for FY2014-FY2023. Authorizes adjustments to the discretionary spending limits, budgetary aggregates, and allocations for adjustments to support ongoing overseas deployments and other activities. Makes it out of order to consider in the Senate any legislation that would require advanced appropriations. Sets forth requirements for the treatment of emergency legislation. Makes it out of order to consider in the Senate any budget resolution after enactment of this resolution that does not achieve balance within 10 fiscal years, except by a supermajority waiver. Requires Senate committees to: (1) review programs and tax expenditures in their jurisdictions to identify waste, fraud, and abuse or duplication, and to increase the use of performance data to inform committee work; (2) review the matters for congressional consideration identified on the Government Accountability Office (GAO) High Risk list report; and (3) make recommendations to the Senate Budget Committee to improve governmental performance in their annual views and estimates reports. Rescinds any unobligated or unspent adjustments of allocations and aggregates made pursuant to this resolution after 36 months. Sets forth reconciliation instructions for the Senate Committees on: (1) Foreign Relations; (2) Commerce, Science, and Transportation; (3) Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; (4) Environment and Public Works; (5) Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions; (6) Finance; and (7) Energy and Natural Resources. Declares the policy of Congress on attainment of Social Security solvency, reduction in Medicare unfunded liabilities, and tax reform. Expresses the sense of Congress on: (1) applying regulatory analysis requirements for executive branch agencies to independent agencies, (2) voting on the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act, (3) the automatic biennial sunsetting of all federal regulations unless repromulgated by Congress, (4) implementing regulatory process reform, and (5) incorporating formal rulemaking procedures for all major regulations.", "text": "A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2014 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2015 through 2023. 2013-04-22 Introduced in Senate Sets forth the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2014, including the appropriate budgetary levels for FY2014-FY2023. Lists recommended budgetary levels and amounts for FY2014-FY2023 with respect to: (1) federal revenues, (2) new budget authority, (3) budget outlays, (4) deficits, (5) public debt, and (6) debt held by the public. Lists the appropriate levels of new budget authority, outlays, and administrative expenses of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund (Social Security Trust Funds), and specified major functional categories for FY2014-FY2023. Authorizes the Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee to make certain deficit-reduction reserve funds for legislation for: (1) the sale of unused or vacant federal properties, (2) the sale of excess federal lands, (3) repeal of the Davis-Bacon prevailing wage laws, (4) reduction of the federal vehicles fleet, and (5) the sale of financial assets purchased through the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP). Authorizes the Chairman to reduce the allocations of committees for any savings achieved by such sales, repeal, and reduction, with the savings used to reduce the deficit. Makes it out of order to consider in the Senate any legislation that would cause the discretionary spending limits in this resolution to be exceeded, except by a supermajority waiver. Specifies such discretionary spending limits in the Senate for FY2014-FY2023. Authorizes adjustments to the discretionary spending limits, budgetary aggregates, and allocations for adjustments to support ongoing overseas deployments and other activities. Makes it out of order to consider in the Senate any legislation that would require advanced appropriations. Sets forth requirements for the treatment of emergency legislation. Makes it out of order to consider in the Senate any budget resolution after enactment of this resolution that does not achieve balance within 10 fiscal years, except by a supermajority waiver. Requires Senate committees to: (1) review programs and tax expenditures in their jurisdictions to identify waste, fraud, and abuse or duplication, and to increase the use of performance data to inform committee work; (2) review the matters for congressional consideration identified on the Government Accountability Office (GAO) High Risk list report; and (3) make recommendations to the Senate Budget Committee to improve governmental performance in their annual views and estimates reports. Rescinds any unobligated or unspent adjustments of allocations and aggregates made pursuant to this resolution after 36 months. Sets forth reconciliation instructions for the Senate Committees on: (1) Foreign Relations; (2) Commerce, Science, and Transportation; (3) Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; (4) Environment and Public Works; (5) Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions; (6) Finance; and (7) Energy and Natural Resources. Declares the policy of Congress on attainment of Social Security solvency, reduction in Medicare unfunded liabilities, and tax reform. Expresses the sense of Congress on: (1) applying regulatory analysis requirements for executive branch agencies to independent agencies, (2) voting on the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act, (3) the automatic biennial sunsetting of all federal regulations unless repromulgated by Congress, (4) implementing regulatory process reform, and (5) incorporating formal rulemaking procedures for all major regulations. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2014 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2015 through 2023."}, {"summary": "Expresses the sense of Congress that the Chained Consumer Price Index should not be used to: (1) calculate cost of living adjustments for Social Security benefits or benefits for disabled veterans and their survivors, or (2) increase the tax burden on low- and middle-income taxpayers.", "text": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the Chained Consumer Price Index should not be used to calculate cost-of-living adjustments for Social Security or veterans benefits, or to increase the tax burden on low- and middle-income taxpayers. 2013-04-24 Introduced in Senate Expresses the sense of Congress that the Chained Consumer Price Index should not be used to: (1) calculate cost of living adjustments for Social Security benefits or benefits for disabled veterans and their survivors, or (2) increase the tax burden on low- and middle-income taxpayers. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the Chained Consumer Price Index should not be used to calculate cost-of-living adjustments for Social Security or veterans benefits, or to increase the tax burden on low- and middle-income taxpayers."}, {"summary": "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event on June 19, 2013, to unveil a statue of Frederick Douglass.", "text": "A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for the unveiling of a statue of Frederick Douglass. 2013-05-21 Passed House without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event on June 19, 2013, to unveil a statue of Frederick Douglass. 2013-05-16 Passed Senate without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event on June 19, 2013, to unveil a statue of Frederick Douglass. 2013-05-16 Introduced in Senate Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event on June 19, 2013, to unveil a statue of Frederick Douglass. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for the unveiling of a statue of Frederick Douglass."}, {"summary": "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, May 23, 2013, through Friday, May 31, 2013, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, June 3, 2013. Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Thursday, May 23, 2013, through Friday, May 31, 2013, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 3, 2013.", "text": "A concurrent resolution providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives. 2013-05-24 Passed House without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, May 23, 2013, through Friday, May 31, 2013, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, June 3, 2013. Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Thursday, May 23, 2013, through Friday, May 31, 2013, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 3, 2013. 2013-05-23 Passed Senate without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, May 23, 2013, through Friday, May 31, 2013, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, June 3, 2013. Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Thursday, May 23, 2013, through Friday, May 31, 2013, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 3, 2013. 2013-05-23 Introduced in Senate Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, May 23, 2013, through Friday, May 31, 2013, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, June 3, 2013. Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Thursday, May 23, 2013, through Friday, May 31, 2013, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 3, 2013. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives."}, {"summary": "Directs the Architect of the Capitol to transfer the catafalque which is situated in the Exhibition Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center to the Senate Chamber so that it may be used in connection with services for the Honorable Frank R. Lautenberg, late a Senator from New Jersey.", "text": "A concurrent resolution providing for the use of the catafalque situated in the Exhibition Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center in connection with memorial services to be conducted in the United States Senate Chamber for the Honorable Frank R. Lautenberg, late a Senator from the State of New Jersey. 2013-06-04 Introduced in Senate Directs the Architect of the Capitol to transfer the catafalque which is situated in the Exhibition Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center to the Senate Chamber so that it may be used in connection with services for the Honorable Frank R. Lautenberg, late a Senator from New Jersey. 2013-06-04 Passed Senate without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Directs the Architect of the Capitol to transfer the catafalque which is situated in the Exhibition Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center to the Senate Chamber so that it may be used in connection with services for the Honorable Frank R. Lautenberg, late a Senator from New Jersey. 2013-06-04 Passed House without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Directs the Architect of the Capitol to transfer the catafalque which is situated in the Exhibition Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center to the Senate Chamber so that it may be used in connection with services for the Honorable Frank R. Lautenberg, late a Senator from New Jersey. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution providing for the use of the catafalque situated in the Exhibition Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center in connection with memorial services to be conducted in the United States Senate Chamber for the Honorable Frank R. Lautenberg, late a Senator from the State of New Jersey."}, {"summary": "Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, June 27, 2013, through Friday, July 5, 2013, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, July 8, 2013. Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Friday, June 28, 2013, through Friday, July 5, 2013, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, July 8, 2013.", "text": "A concurrent resolution providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives. 2013-06-27 Introduced in Senate Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, June 27, 2013, through Friday, July 5, 2013, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, July 8, 2013. Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Friday, June 28, 2013, through Friday, July 5, 2013, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, July 8, 2013. 2013-06-27 Passed Senate without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, June 27, 2013, through Friday, July 5, 2013, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, July 8, 2013. Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Friday, June 28, 2013, through Friday, July 5, 2013, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, July 8, 2013. 2013-06-27 Passed House without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, June 27, 2013, through Friday, July 5, 2013, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, July 8, 2013. Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Friday, June 28, 2013, through Friday, July 5, 2013, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, July 8, 2013. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives."}, {"summary": "Recognizes the historical importance of the Korean War, which began on June 25, 1950. Honors the service and sacrifice of the U.S. Armed Forces and the armed forces of allied countries that have served in Korea since 1950. Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to its alliance with South Korea. Calls on North Korea to abide by international law and cease its nuclear proliferation in order to resume talks that could lead to peace and reunification.", "text": "A concurrent resolution encouraging peace and reunification on the Korean Peninsula. 2013-07-25 Introduced in Senate Recognizes the historical importance of the Korean War, which began on June 25, 1950. Honors the service and sacrifice of the U.S. Armed Forces and the armed forces of allied countries that have served in Korea since 1950. Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to its alliance with South Korea. Calls on North Korea to abide by international law and cease its nuclear proliferation in order to resume talks that could lead to peace and reunification. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution encouraging peace and reunification on the Korean Peninsula."}, {"summary": "Expresses the sense of Congress that completion of the Keystone XL pipeline is in the national interest of the United States and its construction will promote: (1) sound investment in the infrastructure of the United States, and (2) energy security in North America and generate an increase in private sector jobs that will benefit both the region surrounding the Keystone XL pipeline and the United States as a whole.", "text": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that construction of the Keystone XL pipeline and the Federal approvals required for the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline are in the national interest of the United States. 2013-07-31 Introduced in Senate Expresses the sense of Congress that completion of the Keystone XL pipeline is in the national interest of the United States and its construction will promote: (1) sound investment in the infrastructure of the United States, and (2) energy security in North America and generate an increase in private sector jobs that will benefit both the region surrounding the Keystone XL pipeline and the United States as a whole. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that construction of the Keystone XL pipeline and the Federal approvals required for the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline are in the national interest of the United States."}, {"summary": "Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns: (1) on any day from Thursday, August 1, 2013, through Sunday, August 11, 2013, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, August 12, 2013; and (2) on such date, it stand adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, September 9, 2013. Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Friday, August 2, 2013, through Friday, September 6, 2013, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, September 9, 2013.", "text": "A concurrent resolution providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives. 2013-08-01 Introduced in Senate Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns: (1) on any day from Thursday, August 1, 2013, through Sunday, August 11, 2013, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, August 12, 2013; and (2) on such date, it stand adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, September 9, 2013. Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Friday, August 2, 2013, through Friday, September 6, 2013, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, September 9, 2013. 2013-08-01 Passed Senate without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns: (1) on any day from Thursday, August 1, 2013, through Sunday, August 11, 2013, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, August 12, 2013; and (2) on such date, it stand adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, September 9, 2013. Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Friday, August 2, 2013, through Friday, September 6, 2013, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, September 9, 2013. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives."}, {"summary": "Expresses the sense of Congress that the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) should issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring the Reverend Doctor Leon Sullivan and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such stamp be issued.", "text": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring the Reverend Doctor Leon Sullivan and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued. 2013-08-01 Introduced in Senate Expresses the sense of Congress that the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) should issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring the Reverend Doctor Leon Sullivan and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such stamp be issued. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring the Reverend Doctor Leon Sullivan and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued."}, {"summary": "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Wednesday, October 16, 2013, through Friday, October 25, 2013, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, October 28, 2013. Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Wednesday, October 16, 2013, through Monday, October 21, 2013, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 22, 2013.", "text": "A concurrent resolution providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives. 2013-10-16 Passed Senate without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Wednesday, October 16, 2013, through Friday, October 25, 2013, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, October 28, 2013. Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Wednesday, October 16, 2013, through Monday, October 21, 2013, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 22, 2013. 2013-10-16 Passed House without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Wednesday, October 16, 2013, through Friday, October 25, 2013, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, October 28, 2013. Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Wednesday, October 16, 2013, through Monday, October 21, 2013, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 22, 2013. 2013-10-16 Introduced in Senate Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Wednesday, October 16, 2013, through Friday, October 25, 2013, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, October 28, 2013. Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Wednesday, October 16, 2013, through Monday, October 21, 2013, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 22, 2013. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives."}, {"summary": "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center on November 20, 2013, for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Native American code talkers.", "text": "A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for activities associated with the ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Native American code talkers. 2013-11-18 Passed House without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center on November 20, 2013, for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Native American code talkers. 2013-11-13 Passed Senate without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center on November 20, 2013, for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Native American code talkers. 2013-11-13 Introduced in Senate Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center on November 20, 2013, for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Native American code talkers. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for activities associated with the ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Native American code talkers."}, {"summary": "Recognizes the hardships that people with disabilities must overcome every day. Reaffirms support of the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Recommends that the United States Postal Service (USPS) and federal agencies install power-assisted doors at post offices and other federally funded facilities to ensure equal access for all people. Pledges to continue to identify and remove the barriers that prevent equal access to federal government services.", "text": "A concurrent resolution recognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people of the United States, particularly people with disabilities. 2013-11-21 Introduced in Senate Recognizes the hardships that people with disabilities must overcome every day. Reaffirms support of the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Recommends that the United States Postal Service (USPS) and federal agencies install power-assisted doors at post offices and other federally funded facilities to ensure equal access for all people. Pledges to continue to identify and remove the barriers that prevent equal access to federal government services. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution recognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people of the United States, particularly people with disabilities."}, {"summary": "Support of Israel Against Existential Threat Resolution of 2013 - Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the United States should ensure that Israel is able to adequately address an existential Iranian nuclear threat, (2) the Secretary of Defense (DOD) should seek related opportunities for defense cooperation and partnership on military capabilities where appropriate, and (3) the delivery of the S-300 air defense system to Syria would pose a grave risk to Israel and the United States supports Israel's right to respond to such threat.", "text": "Support of Israel Against Existential Threat Resolution of 2013 2013-11-21 Introduced in Senate Support of Israel Against Existential Threat Resolution of 2013 - Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the United States should ensure that Israel is able to adequately address an existential Iranian nuclear threat, (2) the Secretary of Defense (DOD) should seek related opportunities for defense cooperation and partnership on military capabilities where appropriate, and (3) the delivery of the S-300 air defense system to Syria would pose a grave risk to Israel and the United States supports Israel's right to respond to such threat. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "Support of Israel Against Existential Threat Resolution of 2013"}, {"summary": "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, November 21, 2013, through Friday, December 6, 2013, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, December 9, 2013. Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Thursday, November 21, 2013, through Tuesday, November 26, 2013, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, December 2, 2013.", "text": "A concurrent resolution providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives. 2013-11-22 Passed House without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, November 21, 2013, through Friday, December 6, 2013, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, December 9, 2013. Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Thursday, November 21, 2013, through Tuesday, November 26, 2013, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, December 2, 2013. 2013-11-21 Introduced in Senate Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, November 21, 2013, through Friday, December 6, 2013, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, December 9, 2013. Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Thursday, November 21, 2013, through Tuesday, November 26, 2013, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, December 2, 2013. 2013-11-21 Passed Senate without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, November 21, 2013, through Friday, December 6, 2013, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, December 9, 2013. Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Thursday, November 21, 2013, through Tuesday, November 26, 2013, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, December 2, 2013. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives."}, {"summary": "Expressing the sense of Congress that: (1) law enforcement, judges, child welfare agencies, and the public should treat children being trafficked for sex as victims of child abuse; (2) every effort should be made to arrest and hold accountable both traffickers and buyers of children for sex, in accordance with federal laws to protect victims of trafficking and state child protection laws; (3) the child welfare system requires reform to better prevent domestic child sex trafficking and aid the victims; and (4) such system should identify, assess, and provide supportive services to children in its care who are victims of sex trafficking or at risk of becoming such victims. Expresses support for: (1) survivors of domestic sex trafficking, including for the services they need to heal; and (2) an end to demand for girls by declaring that our nation's daughters are not for sale and that any person who purchases a child for sex should be held accountable with the full force of the law.", "text": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that children trafficked in the United States be treated as victims of crime, and not as perpetrators. 2013-11-21 Introduced in Senate Expressing the sense of Congress that: (1) law enforcement, judges, child welfare agencies, and the public should treat children being trafficked for sex as victims of child abuse; (2) every effort should be made to arrest and hold accountable both traffickers and buyers of children for sex, in accordance with federal laws to protect victims of trafficking and state child protection laws; (3) the child welfare system requires reform to better prevent domestic child sex trafficking and aid the victims; and (4) such system should identify, assess, and provide supportive services to children in its care who are victims of sex trafficking or at risk of becoming such victims. Expresses support for: (1) survivors of domestic sex trafficking, including for the services they need to heal; and (2) an end to demand for girls by declaring that our nation's daughters are not for sale and that any person who purchases a child for sex should be held accountable with the full force of the law. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that children trafficked in the United States be treated as victims of crime, and not as perpetrators."}, {"summary": "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Friday, December 20, 2013, through Tuesday, December 31, 2013, it stand adjourned until 11:45 a.m. on Friday, January 3, 2014. Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Monday, December 23, 2013, through Tuesday, December 31, 2013, it stand adjourned until 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 3, 2014.", "text": "A concurrent resolution providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives. 2013-12-26 Passed House without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Friday, December 20, 2013, through Tuesday, December 31, 2013, it stand adjourned until 11:45 a.m. on Friday, January 3, 2014. Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Monday, December 23, 2013, through Tuesday, December 31, 2013, it stand adjourned until 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 3, 2014. 2013-12-20 Passed Senate without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Friday, December 20, 2013, through Tuesday, December 31, 2013, it stand adjourned until 11:45 a.m. on Friday, January 3, 2014. Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Monday, December 23, 2013, through Tuesday, December 31, 2013, it stand adjourned until 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 3, 2014. 2013-12-20 Introduced in Senate Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Friday, December 20, 2013, through Tuesday, December 31, 2013, it stand adjourned until 11:45 a.m. on Friday, January 3, 2014. Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Monday, December 23, 2013, through Tuesday, December 31, 2013, it stand adjourned until 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 3, 2014. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives."}, {"summary": "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes January 2014 as National Blood Donor Month. Acknowledges the important role of volunteer blood donors in protecting the health and emergency preparedness security of the United States. Recognizes the need to promote a safe, stable blood supply and to increase volunteer participation of blood donors. Endorses efforts to update blood donation policies in a safe and scientifically sound manner. Recognizes the roles of America's Blood Centers, AABB, and the American Red Cross in ensuring the safety of the blood supply and delivering lifesaving blood and blood products to health providers and patients.", "text": "A concurrent resolution designating January 2014 as \"National Blood Donor Month\". 2014-01-29 Passed Senate without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes January 2014 as National Blood Donor Month. Acknowledges the important role of volunteer blood donors in protecting the health and emergency preparedness security of the United States. Recognizes the need to promote a safe, stable blood supply and to increase volunteer participation of blood donors. Endorses efforts to update blood donation policies in a safe and scientifically sound manner. Recognizes the roles of America's Blood Centers, AABB, and the American Red Cross in ensuring the safety of the blood supply and delivering lifesaving blood and blood products to health providers and patients. 2014-01-29 Introduced in Senate Recognizes January 2014 as National Blood Donor Month. Acknowledges the important role of volunteer blood donors in protecting the health and emergency preparedness security of the United States. Recognizes the need to promote a safe, stable blood supply and to increase volunteer participation of blood donors. Endorses efforts to update blood donation policies in a safe and scientifically sound manner. Recognizes the roles of America's Blood Centers, AABB, and the American Red Cross in ensuring the safety of the blood supply and delivering lifesaving blood and blood products to health providers and patients. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution designating January 2014 as \"National Blood Donor Month\"."}, {"summary": "Immediate Establishment of Syrian War Crimes Tribunal Resolution - Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the United States should urge the government of Syria and other groups involved in civil war in Syria to implement an immediate cease fire and engage in negotiations to end the bloodshed; (2) the United States should declare that war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide committed in Syria should be investigated and prosecuted; (3) the President should direct the U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations (U.N.) to promote the establishment of a Syrian war crimes tribunal; and (4) the United States should urge other interested states to apprehend and deliver into the custody of a Syrian war crimes tribunal persons indicted for war crimes, crimes against humanity, or genocide in Syria, and urge such states to provide relevant information to the tribunal.", "text": "Immediate Establishment of SyrianWar Crimes Tribunal Resolution 2014-02-25 Introduced in Senate Immediate Establishment of Syrian War Crimes Tribunal Resolution - Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the United States should urge the government of Syria and other groups involved in civil war in Syria to implement an immediate cease fire and engage in negotiations to end the bloodshed; (2) the United States should declare that war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide committed in Syria should be investigated and prosecuted; (3) the President should direct the U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations (U.N.) to promote the establishment of a Syrian war crimes tribunal; and (4) the United States should urge other interested states to apprehend and deliver into the custody of a Syrian war crimes tribunal persons indicted for war crimes, crimes against humanity, or genocide in Syria, and urge such states to provide relevant information to the tribunal. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "Immediate Establishment of SyrianWar Crimes Tribunal Resolution"}, {"summary": "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the significance of the Smith-Lever Act which established the Cooperative Extension System. Honors the university faculty and local educators who provide educational programs to help people, families, youth, businesses, and communities solve problems, develop skills, and build a better future. Thanks the volunteers who promote excellence for 4-H Clubs, the Master Gardeners program, the Family and Consumer Sciences program, and other Cooperative Extension System programs. Encourages continued collaboration and cooperation among federal, state, and local governments to assure the sustainability of the Cooperative Extension System.", "text": "A concurrent resolution celebrating the 100th anniversary of the enactment of the Smith-Lever Act, which established the nationwide Cooperative Extension System. 2014-04-09 Passed Senate without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the significance of the Smith-Lever Act which established the Cooperative Extension System. Honors the university faculty and local educators who provide educational programs to help people, families, youth, businesses, and communities solve problems, develop skills, and build a better future. Thanks the volunteers who promote excellence for 4-H Clubs, the Master Gardeners program, the Family and Consumer Sciences program, and other Cooperative Extension System programs. Encourages continued collaboration and cooperation among federal, state, and local governments to assure the sustainability of the Cooperative Extension System. 2014-02-27 Introduced in Senate Recognizes the significance of the Smith-Lever Act which established the Cooperative Extension System. Honors the university faculty and local educators who provide educational programs to help people, families, youth, businesses, and communities solve problems, develop skills, and build a better future. Thanks the volunteers who promote excellence for 4-H Clubs, the Master Gardeners program, the Family and Consumer Sciences program, and other Cooperative Extension System programs. Encourages continued collaboration and cooperation among federal, state, and local governments to assure the sustainability of the Cooperative Extension System. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution celebrating the 100th anniversary of the enactment of the Smith-Lever Act, which established the nationwide Cooperative Extension System."}, {"summary": "Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should: (1) hold the Russian Federation accountable for being in material breach of its obligations under the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty; (2) demand that the Russian Federation eliminate the military systems that constitute such material breach; (3) not engage in further reductions of U.S. nuclear forces and not engage in nuclear arms reduction negotiations with the Russian Federation until such military systems have been eliminated; and (4) consider, in consultation with U.S. allies, whether it is in U.S. national security interests to remain unilaterally a party to the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty if the Russian Federation is still in material breach of it after one year.", "text": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the President should hold the Russian Federation accountable for being in material breach of its obligations under the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty. 2014-03-25 Introduced in Senate Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should: (1) hold the Russian Federation accountable for being in material breach of its obligations under the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty; (2) demand that the Russian Federation eliminate the military systems that constitute such material breach; (3) not engage in further reductions of U.S. nuclear forces and not engage in nuclear arms reduction negotiations with the Russian Federation until such military systems have been eliminated; and (4) consider, in consultation with U.S. allies, whether it is in U.S. national security interests to remain unilaterally a party to the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty if the Russian Federation is still in material breach of it after one year. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the President should hold the Russian Federation accountable for being in material breach of its obligations under the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty."}, {"summary": "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, April 10, 2014, through Thursday, April 24, 2014, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, April 28, 2014. Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Thursday, April 10, 2014, through Thursday, April 24, 2014, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, April 28, 2014.", "text": "A concurrent resolution providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives. 2014-04-10 Passed House without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, April 10, 2014, through Thursday, April 24, 2014, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, April 28, 2014. Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Thursday, April 10, 2014, through Thursday, April 24, 2014, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, April 28, 2014. 2014-04-09 Passed Senate without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, April 10, 2014, through Thursday, April 24, 2014, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, April 28, 2014. Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Thursday, April 10, 2014, through Thursday, April 24, 2014, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, April 28, 2014. 2014-04-09 Introduced in Senate Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, April 10, 2014, through Thursday, April 24, 2014, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, April 28, 2014. Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Thursday, April 10, 2014, through Thursday, April 24, 2014, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, April 28, 2014. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives."}, {"summary": "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes the use of the rotunda of the Capitol on July 9, 2014, for a ceremony to award the congressional gold medal to the next of kin or personal representative of Raoul Wallenberg in recognition of his achievements and heroic actions during the Holocaust.", "text": "A concurrent resolution permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the next of kin or personal representative of Raoul Wallenberg. 2014-06-09 Passed House without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes the use of the rotunda of the Capitol on July 9, 2014, for a ceremony to award the congressional gold medal to the next of kin or personal representative of Raoul Wallenberg in recognition of his achievements and heroic actions during the Holocaust. 2014-05-22 Passed Senate without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes the use of the rotunda of the Capitol on July 9, 2014, for a ceremony to award the congressional gold medal to the next of kin or personal representative of Raoul Wallenberg in recognition of his achievements and heroic actions during the Holocaust. 2014-05-22 Introduced in Senate Authorizes the use of the rotunda of the Capitol on July 9, 2014, for a ceremony to award the congressional gold medal to the next of kin or personal representative of Raoul Wallenberg in recognition of his achievements and heroic actions during the Holocaust. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the next of kin or personal representative of Raoul Wallenberg."}, {"summary": "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes the use of the rotunda of the Capitol on June 26, 2014, for the commemoration of the award of the congressional gold medal to Shimon Peres.", "text": "A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the United States Capitol in commemoration of the Shimon Peres Congressional Gold Medal ceremony. 2014-06-17 Passed House without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes the use of the rotunda of the Capitol on June 26, 2014, for the commemoration of the award of the congressional gold medal to Shimon Peres. 2014-06-11 Passed Senate without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes the use of the rotunda of the Capitol on June 26, 2014, for the commemoration of the award of the congressional gold medal to Shimon Peres. 2014-06-11 Introduced in Senate Authorizes the use of the rotunda of the Capitol on June 26, 2014, for the commemoration of the award of the congressional gold medal to Shimon Peres. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the United States Capitol in commemoration of the Shimon Peres Congressional Gold Medal ceremony."}, {"summary": "Expresses the sense of Congress that the U.S. government should: (1) use all lawful tools to bring Warren Weinstein home to his family; (2) make the return of all U.S. citizens held captive abroad a top priority; and (3) keep Congress apprised of its actions to achieve such goals as new information is available, or quarterly if no new information is available. States that nothing in this resolution shall be construed as an authorization for the use of military force.", "text": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that Warren Weinstein should be returned home to his family. 2014-12-11 Reported to Senate amended Expresses the sense of Congress that the U.S. government should: (1) use all lawful tools to bring Warren Weinstein home to his family; (2) make the return of all U.S. citizens held captive abroad a top priority; and (3) keep Congress apprised of its actions to achieve such goals as new information is available, or quarterly if no new information is available. States that nothing in this resolution shall be construed as an authorization for the use of military force. 2014-06-26 Introduced in Senate Expresses the sense of Congress that the U.S. government should: (1) use all lawful tools to bring Warren Weinstein, who was abducted in Pakistan in 2011 and currently held captive by al-Qaeda, home to his family; (2) make the return of all U.S. citizens held captive abroad a top priority; and (3) keep Congress apprised of its actions to achieve such goals. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that Warren Weinstein should be returned home to his family."}, {"summary": "Expresses support for the conservation of the nation's natural resources and working lands. Expresses the sense of Congress that voluntary, incentive-based, private land conservation is necessary to sustain natural resources, meet the needs of a growing population, and ensure safe, abundant, and adequate resources for current and future generations.", "text": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding support for voluntary, incentive-based, private land conservation implemented through cooperation with local soil and water conservation districts. 2014-07-10 Introduced in Senate Expresses support for the conservation of the nation's natural resources and working lands. Expresses the sense of Congress that voluntary, incentive-based, private land conservation is necessary to sustain natural resources, meet the needs of a growing population, and ensure safe, abundant, and adequate resources for current and future generations. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding support for voluntary, incentive-based, private land conservation implemented through cooperation with local soil and water conservation districts."}, {"summary": "Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center on September 10, 2014, for a ceremony to award congressional gold medals in honor of the men and women who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001.", "text": "A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to award Congressional Gold Medals in honor of the men and women who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001. 2014-07-14 Introduced in Senate Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center on September 10, 2014, for a ceremony to award congressional gold medals in honor of the men and women who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to award Congressional Gold Medals in honor of the men and women who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001."}, {"summary": "Condemns the illegal tactic by Hamas and other terrorist organizations of using innocent civilians as human shields. Calls on the international community to recognize the grave breaches of international law committed by Hamas in using human shields. Places responsibility for launching the rocket attacks on Hamas and other terrorist organizations, such as Islamic Jihad, in Gaza. Supports Israel's sovereign right to defend its territory and stop the rocket attacks on its citizens. Expresses condolences to the families of the innocent victims on both sides of the conflict. Supports Palestinian civilians who reject Hamas and all forms of terrorism, desiring to live in peace with their Israeli neighbors. Calls on Mahmoud Abbas to condemn the use of innocent civilians as human shields by Hamas and other terrorist organizations.", "text": "A concurrent resolution denouncing the use of civilians as human shields by Hamas and other terrorist organizations in violation of international humanitarian law. 2014-07-24 Introduced in Senate Condemns the illegal tactic by Hamas and other terrorist organizations of using innocent civilians as human shields. Calls on the international community to recognize the grave breaches of international law committed by Hamas in using human shields. Places responsibility for launching the rocket attacks on Hamas and other terrorist organizations, such as Islamic Jihad, in Gaza. Supports Israel's sovereign right to defend its territory and stop the rocket attacks on its citizens. Expresses condolences to the families of the innocent victims on both sides of the conflict. Supports Palestinian civilians who reject Hamas and all forms of terrorism, desiring to live in peace with their Israeli neighbors. Calls on Mahmoud Abbas to condemn the use of innocent civilians as human shields by Hamas and other terrorist organizations. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution denouncing the use of civilians as human shields by Hamas and other terrorist organizations in violation of international humanitarian law."}, {"summary": "Recognizes the valuable contributions of caregivers, and encourages individuals to provide care to family, friends, and neighbors. Encourages the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to continue to educate the public on the impact of aging and the importance of knowing care options available to seniors.", "text": "A concurrent resolution recognizing caregiving as a profession and the extraordinary contributions of paid and family caregivers. 2014-07-31 Introduced in Senate Recognizes the valuable contributions of caregivers, and encourages individuals to provide care to family, friends, and neighbors. Encourages the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to continue to educate the public on the impact of aging and the importance of knowing care options available to seniors. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution recognizing caregiving as a profession and the extraordinary contributions of paid and family caregivers."}, {"summary": "Supports the designation of National Lao-Hmong Recognition Day.", "text": "A concurrent resolution expressing support for designation of a \"National Lao-Hmong Recognition Day\". 2014-09-17 Introduced in Senate Supports the designation of National Lao-Hmong Recognition Day. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is \"to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives\". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.", "title": "A concurrent resolution expressing support for designation of a \"National Lao-Hmong Recognition Day\"."}, {"summary": "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, September 18, 2014, through Tuesday, October 14, 2014, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Wednesday, October 15, 2014, and that when it recesses or adjourns on Wednesday, October 15, 2014, it stand adjourned until 12:00 noon on Wednesday, November 12, 2014. Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Thursday, September 18, 2014, through Friday, November 7, 2014, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12, 2014.", "text": "A concurrent resolution providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives. 2014-09-19 Passed House without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, September 18, 2014, through Tuesday, October 14, 2014, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Wednesday, October 15, 2014, and that when it recesses or adjourns on Wednesday, October 15, 2014, it stand adjourned until 12:00 noon on Wednesday, November 12, 2014. Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Thursday, September 18, 2014, through Friday, November 7, 2014, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12, 2014. 2014-09-18 Passed Senate without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, September 18, 2014, through Tuesday, October 14, 2014, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Wednesday, October 15, 2014, and that when it recesses or adjourns on Wednesday, October 15, 2014, it stand adjourned until 12:00 noon on Wednesday, November 12, 2014. Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Thursday, September 18, 2014, through Friday, November 7, 2014, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12, 2014. 2014-09-18 Introduced in Senate Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, September 18, 2014, through Tuesday, October 14, 2014, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Wednesday, October 15, 2014, and that when it recesses or adjourns on Wednesday, October 15, 2014, it stand adjourned until 12:00 noon on Wednesday, November 12, 2014. Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Thursday, September 18, 2014, through Friday, November 7, 2014, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12, 2014. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. 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