This resolution elects designated Members of the House of Representatives to the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library and the Joint Committee on Printing.
This bill requires the President to assess the inflation impact of major executive orders before issuing them. For any executive order projected to cost at least $1 billion annually in budget effects (excluding emergency relief, national security actions, or treaty implementation), the President must prepare a statement estimating its effect on inflation - whether it has no impact, quantifiable impact, or significant but undeterminable impact. Federal agencies must provide necessary data to support this assessment, and the President must submit an annual report to Congress detailing all such assessments. The bill does not change inflation policy but mandates a new procedural review for major executive actions.
SRES 57 is a Senate resolution honoring David Ferdinand Durenberger, a former U.S. Senator from Minnesota (served 1978-1989). It commemorates his life and career, highlighting his role as the lead Republican sponsor of the Americans with Disabilities Act and his work protecting Minnesota's natural resources like the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The resolution directs the Senate to formally recognize his passing and transmit a copy to his family. This is a ceremonial resolution with no policy changes or direct impact on constituents.
HRES 179 is a procedural resolution that assigns specific members to House standing committees and sets their committee rankings. It elects Mr. Bost to the Committee on Agriculture (to rank immediately after Mr. Bacon) and appoints Mr. Fleischmann and Mr. Zinke to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (with Mr. Fleischmann ranking after Mr. Obernolte and Mr. Zinke after Ms. Tenney). This resolution directly affects the committee membership and seniority of the named representatives. As a routine internal House matter, it does not create new policy but organizes committee structure for the 118th Congress.
The SECURE Notarization Act of 2023 establishes federal standards for electronic and remote notarizations in interstate commerce, allowing notaries to verify identities and perform notarizations remotely using video communication. Key requirements include creating audio-visual recordings of remote notarizations, verifying identities through two distinct methods (or a credible witness), and retaining recordings for at least 5 years. The bill ensures federal courts and all states must recognize valid notarizations performed under these standards, regardless of whether the notarization was done electronically, remotely, or with a physical signature. It does not require notaries to use electronic methods and preserves state authority to enforce stricter rules, as long as they meet the minimum federal baseline.
HRES 132 is a non-binding House resolution expressing condolences for the over 36,000 earthquake victims in Türkiye and Syria and commending humanitarian response efforts. It specifically condemns the Assad regime for obstructing aid delivery and exploiting the disaster, urging the Biden administration to open all UN border crossings for aid and prevent U.S.-funded assistance from being diverted to Syria’s government. The resolution also calls for continued enforcement of the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act to protect Syrian civilians. As a symbolic resolution, it does not create new law but formally directs the administration’s diplomatic approach to the crisis.
Senate Resolution 64 authorizes former Senate employee Daniel Schwager to provide testimony in the federal case *United States v. GossJankowski* (Case No. 21-123), while allowing Senate Legal Counsel to represent him and other Senate employees regarding evidence production. The resolution permits Schwager to testify except for matters protected by Senate privileges, following Senate rules and the Ethics in Government Act of 1978. This procedural action ensures the Senate controls the release of evidence under its possession and provides legal support for employees in court matters related to their official duties.
HJRES 24 is a congressional disapproval resolution targeting a District of Columbia law. It formally rejects the D.C. Council's approval of the "Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022" (D.C. Act 24-640), which would have granted voting rights to D.C. residents in local elections. The resolution prevents this D.C. law from taking effect by disapproving the Council's action under the District of Columbia Home Rule Act. This is a procedural measure affecting D.C. residents' local voting rights, not a new federal policy.
HR 185 ends a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) rule requiring foreign travelers entering the U.S. by air to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment, terminating the specific requirement outlined in the CDC’s April 2022 order (and any similar future orders). It also prohibits federal funding from being used to enforce this rule. This change directly affects foreign air travelers entering the United States, removing a vaccination proof requirement for their entry. The bill does not impact domestic travel, other entry methods, or vaccination requirements for U.S. citizens.
This resolution formally appoints 19 members to the House Committee on the Budget, as listed in the bill text. It directly affects these specific representatives by assigning them to serve on the committee. The resolution is purely procedural, confirming committee membership without altering policy or creating new rules. No substantive provisions or mechanisms are included beyond the appointment. (1 sentence, as it is a procedural resolution.)
HCONRES 9 is a symbolic resolution passed by the U.S. House of Representatives that formally denounces socialism as incompatible with American values, citing historical examples of socialist regimes causing widespread suffering and authoritarian rule. It states Congress opposes the implementation of socialist policies in the United States. This resolution has no legal effect, does not change any laws, and serves solely as a non-binding statement of congressional opinion. It directly affects no individuals or policies, as it is purely a declarative position.
HRES 97 is a procedural resolution that enables the House of Representatives to debate and vote on three specific measures. It would allow consideration of H.R. 185 (ending the CDC’s requirement for foreign travelers to show COVID-19 vaccination proof), H.J. Res. 24 (disapproving D.C.’s Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act), and H.J. Res. 26 (disapproving D.C.’s Revised Criminal Code Act). The resolution streamlines the process by waiving objections, limiting debate time, and setting rules for amendments. This affects foreign travelers subject to CDC travel rules and D.C. residents impacted by the disapproved local laws. The resolution itself does not change policy but facilitates congressional action on these three items.
