| HR43 | Intro
Sine Die | Expressing the sense of the sense of the House recognizing and honoring the Fire Department of New York. Commemorates the 150th anniversary of the founding of the modern Fire Department of New York.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-01-21
To House Oversight And Government Reform Committee |
| SR31 | Intro
Sine Die | An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Authorizes expenditures by the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works for the 114th Congress.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-01-21
To Senate Rules And Administration Committee |
| SJR4 | Intro
Sine Die | A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to restore the rights of the American people that were taken away by the Supreme Court's decision in the Citizens United case and related decisions, to protect the int...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-01-21
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| SR29 | Intro
Sine Die | A resolution condemning the terrorist attacks in Paris, offering condolences to the families of the victims, expressing solidarity with the people of France, and reaffirming fundamental freedom of expression. Condemns the terrorist attacks and murder...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-01-20
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S300; text as passed Senate: CR S290-291) |
| SR30 | Intro
Sine Die | A resolution designating the week of January 25 through January 31, 2015, as "National School Choice Week". Designates the week of January 25-January 31, 2015, as National School Choice Week. Congratulates the students, parents, teachers, and school ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-01-20
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S300; text as passed Senate: CR S291) |
| SR28 | Intro
Sine Die | An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Authorizes expenditures by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation for the 114th Congress.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-01-20
To Senate Rules And Administration Committee |
| HR37 | Intro
Sine Die | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives condemning the recent terrorist attacks in Paris that resulted in the deaths of seventeen innocent persons and offering condolences to those personally affected by this cowardly act. Condemns the r...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-01-20
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| SR27 | Intro
Sine Die | A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in United States of America v. Jeffrey A. Sterling. Authorizes: (1) Julie Katzman to testify in the case of United States of America v. Jeffrey A. Sterling, except concerning matters for which a ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-01-16
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S247; text as passed Senate: CR S239) |
| HR33 | Intro
Sine Die | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative stamp honoring the life of Maya Angelou. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-01-14
To House Oversight And Government Reform Committee |
| HR31 | Intro
Sine Die | Condemning the terrorist attacks in Paris, offering condolences to the families of the victims, expressing solidarity with the people of France, and reaffirming fundamental freedom of expression. Condemns the terrorist attacks and murders at the Fren...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-01-14
To House Foreign Affairs Committee |
| HR36 | Intro
Sine Die | Honoring the 22 years of mentoring, guidance, and educational assistance provided by the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project and recognizing its positive impact on the lives of at-risk boys and men of color. Honors the 5000 Role Models of Excellen...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-01-14
To House Education And The Workforce Committee |
| HR34 | Intro
Sine Die | Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide members of the public with Internet access to certain Congressional Research Service publications, and for other purposes. Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives, in consultati...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-01-14
To House Administration Committee |
| HR32 | Intro
Sine Die | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee, as an entity of the United States Postal Service, should issue a commemorative stamp in honor of the holiday of Diwali. Expresses the sense of the House...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-01-14
To House Oversight And Government Reform Committee |
| HR35 | Intro
Sine Die | Supporting the contributions of Catholic schools. Expresses support for: (1) the goals of Catholic Schools Week, an event cosponsored by the National Catholic Educational Association and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and establishe...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-01-14
To House Education And The Workforce Committee |
| HCR7 | Engross
Sine Die | Providing for a joint session of Congress to receive a message from the President. Provides for a joint session of Congress on January 20, 2015, to receive a message from the President.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-01-13
Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
| HR29 | Intro
Sine Die | Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives. Elects specified Members to the following House Committees: (1) Agriculture; (2) Appropriations; (3) Armed Services; (4) Education and the Workforce; (5) Energy and Comm...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-01-13
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HR30 | Intro
Sine Die | Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives. Elects specified Members to the following House Committees: (1) Appropriations; (2) Agriculture; (3) Armed Services; (4) the Budget; (5) Education and the Workforce; (6)...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-01-13
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| SR26 | Intro
Sine Die | A resolution commending Pope Francis for his leadership in helping to secure the release of Alan Gross and for working with the Governments of the United States and Cuba to achieve a more positive relationship. Extends the Senate's gratitude to Pope ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-01-13
To Senate Foreign Relations Committee |
| HR27 | Intro
Sine Die | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.B. 37) to make technical corrections to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, to enhance the ability of small and emerging growth companies to access capital through public and priva...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-01-13
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| SJR3 | Intro
Sine Die | A joint resolution providing for the reappointment of David M. Rubenstein as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. Reappoints David M. Rubenstein as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Instit...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-01-12
To Senate Rules And Administration Committee |
| HR26 | Intro
Sine Die | Strongly supporting the quality and value of diversity and innovation in the Nation's higher education institutions, and strongly disagreeing with the President's proposal to create and administer a Postsecondary Institution Ratings System. Expresses...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-01-12
To House Education And The Workforce Committee |
| HJR2 | Intro
Sine Die | Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting total outlays for a fiscal year from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year unless Congress a...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-01-12
To House Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice |
| HJR14 | Intro
Sine Die | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve. Limits Members of the House of Representatives to three terms and Members of the Senate to two terms.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-01-12
To House Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice |
| HJR8 | Intro
Sine Die | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring that the Federal budget be balanced and that an increase in the Federal debt requires approval from a majority of the legislatures of the several States. This joint resolution ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-01-12
To House Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice |
| HJR12 | Intro
Sine Die | Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting total outlays for a fiscal year from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year unless Congress a...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-01-12
To House Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice |
| HJR13 | Intro
Sine Die | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve. Limits Members of the Senate to two terms and Members of the House of Representatives to six terms.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-01-12
To House Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice |
| SCR2 | Engross
Sine Die | 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. Auth...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-01-12
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HCR2 | Intro
Sine Die | Honoring and praising the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on the occasion of its 106th anniversary. Recognizes the 106th anniversary of the founding of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)....
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-01-12
To House Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice |
| HJR1 | Intro
Sine Die | Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-01-12
To House Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice |
| HJR5 | Intro
Sine Die | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the effect of treaties, Executive orders, and agreements with other nations or groups of nations. States that no treaty, executive order, or any agreement with any nation or gr...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-01-12
To House Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice |
| HJR7 | Intro
Sine Die | Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting total outlays for a fiscal year from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year unless Congress a...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-01-12
To House Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice |
| HJR9 | Intro
Sine Die | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States giving Congress power to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States. Grants Congress the power to prohibit the physical desecration of the U.S. flag.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-01-12
To House Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice |
| HR28 | Intro
Sine Die | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to ensure the continuation of door delivery for all business and residential customers. Expresses the sense of the House o...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-01-12
To House Oversight And Government Reform Committee |
| HJR4 | Intro
Sine Die | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to balancing the budget. This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting total outlays for a fiscal year from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-01-12
To House Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice |
| HJR6 | Intro
Sine Die | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve to 4 in the House of Representatives and 2 in the Senate. Limits Members of the House of Representatives to four terms an...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-01-12
To House Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice |
| HR24 | Intro
Sine Die | Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require a reading of the names of members of the Armed Forces who died in the previous month as a result of combat. Amends Rule XIV (Order and Priority of Business) of the Rules of the House of Re...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-01-09
To House Rules Committee |
| HCR6 | Intro
Sine Die | Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should provide, on an annual basis, an amount equal to at least one percent of United States gross domestic product (GDP) for nonmilitary foreign assistance programs. Recognizes the importance o...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-01-09
To House Foreign Affairs Committee |
| SR24 | Intro
Sine Die | A resolution recognizing the 150th anniversary of Bowie State University. Congratulates Bowie State University, located in Bowie, Maryland, on the 150th anniversary of its founding.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-01-08
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S118; text as passed Senate: CR S108-109) |
| HR19 | Intro
Sine Die | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.B. 3) to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.B. 30) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the 30-hour threshold for classification as a full-time e...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-01-08
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HR17 | Intro
Sine Die | Stay on Schedule (S.O.S.) Resolution Amends Rule XXI (Restrictions on Certain Bills) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to make it out of order for the House to consider a concurrent resolution for its adjournment during any day in August o...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-01-08
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H141) |
| HR23 | Intro
Sine Die | Congratulating the San Antonio Spurs for winning the 2014 National Basketball Association (NBA) League Championship. Congratulates the San Antonio Spurs for winning the 2014 National Basketball Association League Championship.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-01-08
To House Oversight And Government Reform Committee |
| SR23 | Intro
Sine Die | A resolution making majority party appointments for the 114th Congress. Designates the majority party membership on specified Senate committees for the 114th Congress.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-01-08
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S117-118; text as passed Senate: CR S117-118; text of measure as introduced: CR S108) |
| SR25 | Intro
Sine Die | A resolution commemorating 50 years since the creation of the Medicare and Medicaid Programs. Expresses the sense of the Senate that: all efforts to improve Medicare and Medicaid under titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act must support and ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-01-08
To Senate Finance Committee |
| SR22 | Intro
Sine Die | A resolution to constitute the minority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen. Designates the minority party membership on specified Senate committees for the 114th Cong...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-01-08
Star Print ordered on the resolution. |
| HR18 | Intro
Sine Die | Expressing support for designation of January 7, 2015, as "National Be Active at Work Day". Supports the designation of National Be Active at Work Day.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-01-07
To House Oversight And Government Reform Committee |
| HCR1 | Engross
Sine Die | Regarding consent to assemble outside the seat of government. Authorizes the Speaker of the House and the Majority Leader of the Senate, or their respective designees, to notify the Members of the House and the Senate, respectively, to assemble at a ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-01-07
Received in the Senate. |
| HR20 | Intro
Sine Die | Authorizing the Speaker to administer the oath of office. Authorizes the Speaker of the House of Representatives to administer the oath of office to Representative-elect Alan Nunnelee at Tupelo, Mississippi.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-01-07
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HR21 | Intro
Sine Die | Uphold the Oath Americans Trust and Honor (OATH) Resolution Directs the House of Representatives to bring a civil action in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia for declaratory or injunctive relief to challenge Department of Homeland Secu...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-01-07
To House Administration Committee |
| SR21 | Intro
Sine Die | A resolution making majority party appointments for the 114th Congress. Designates the majority party membership on specified Senate committees for the 114th Congress.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-01-07
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S67; text as passed Senate: CR S67; text of measure as introduced: CR S66) |
| SCR1 | Intro
Sine Die | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax is not in the economic interest of the United States. Expresses the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to families and businesses in the United States an...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2015-01-07
To Senate Finance Committee |
