Rep. Dan Bishop

This joint resolution nullifies a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives rule published on April 26, 2022, concerning regulatory definitions and identification of firearms.

This joint resolution nullifies the interim final rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security and published on March 29, 2022, concerning procedures for the consideration of asylum claims and other related issues. (Among other changes, the interim final rule requires an asylum seeker subject to expedited removal to be screened by an asylum officer for a credible fear of persecution or torture, rather than a credible fear of persecution, reasonable possibility of persecution, or reasonable possibility of torture.)

Maddy summaryHJRES 61 proposes repealing the 16th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which would eliminate Congress's constitutional authority to collect federal income taxes on all income sources (except during a formally declared war). This bill would directly affect all individuals and businesses currently subject to federal income tax, removing the legal basis for the tax system. If ratified by 3/4 of states within seven years, it would require the Treasury Secretary to submit implementation recommendations within 180 days of ratification. The proposal does not change current tax law but seeks to remove the constitutional foundation for federal income taxation.

This resolution declares that critical race theory is a form of Marxist ideology, is counter to the U.S. form of government, and poses a threat to the country, its citizens, and the free world.

This resolution condemns recent attacks on pro-life facilities, groups, and churches and calls on the current presidential administration to use appropriate law enforcement authorities to support their safety.

Maddy summaryHRES 1214 is a non-binding congressional resolution condemning specific incidents of intimidation and vandalism targeting Supreme Court Justices and crisis pregnancy centers. It calls for the Department of Justice to enforce existing law (18 U.S.C. §1507) prohibiting protests near judges' homes and demands investigations into attacks linked to the group "Jane’s Revenge," which vandalized facilities with threatening messages like "If abortions aren’t safe, then you aren’t either." The resolution does not create new laws but formally expresses Congress’s stance against these acts. It directly addresses the actions taken against judicial officials and reproductive health centers, citing documented incidents from May-June 2022. The resolution is purely symbolic, with no legal effect beyond expressing congressional disapproval.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HRES 1164) is a symbolic House vote condemning Senator Chuck Schumer for remarks made in March 2020 where he stated justices Gorsuch and Kavanaugh "will pay the price" for Supreme Court decisions. It specifically cites his comments as potentially contributing to a violent threat against Justice Kavanaugh (by Nicholas Roske, arrested in June 2022). The resolution calls on Schumer to issue a formal apology to the justices and publicly condemn threats against federal officials. As a non-binding resolution, it does not change law or policy but reflects the House's disapproval of his rhetoric.

Maddy summaryHRES 1114 is a non-binding House resolution expressing support for recognizing "National Police Week" as a way to honor law enforcement officers across the United States. The resolution acknowledges the service and sacrifices of law enforcement officers, particularly those who have died in the line of duty, and specifically references 619 officers who died in 2021 as listed in the resolution. This resolution does not create new laws or allocate funds but serves as a symbolic gesture to encourage public recognition of law enforcement personnel. It calls for Americans to observe National Police Week by honoring officers and raising awareness about their essential role in community safety. The resolution was introduced by multiple members of Congress and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

This resolution expresses support for the First Amendment to the Constitution and its bipartisan protection of free speech and academic freedoms for all students and faculty.

This resolution (1) supports the constitutional rights of parents to assemble and petition school boards, and (2) condemns the weaponization of federal law enforcement agencies against parents exercising their rights.