This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to families and businesses and would severely harm the economic and national security of the country.
SJRES 44 is a congressional resolution directing the removal of U.S. military forces from Niger within 30 days, as their presence there lacks explicit congressional authorization. It applies directly to over 1,000 U.S. troops stationed in Niger since 2013, who have engaged in hostilities with terrorist groups without a formal war declaration or specific statutory approval. The resolution cites the War Powers Resolution and other laws requiring Congress to authorize military action, noting that existing authorizations (like the 2001 AUMF) do not cover Niger. It mandates the President to withdraw forces unless Congress later passes a new authorization. This is a procedural measure focused on constitutional compliance, not a new policy.
SJRES 42 is a resolution seeking congressional disapproval of a Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) rule that updated how discrimination complaints are processed in federal food assistance programs (like SNAP). The rule applied the Supreme Court's Bostock v. Clayton County decision - which prohibits workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity - to the handling of program discrimination complaints. If passed, this resolution would block the FNS rule from taking effect, preventing it from changing existing complaint procedures. The measure uses the Congressional Review Act process to overturn the rule without altering program benefits or eligibility.
The Israel Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2023 provides $13.4 billion in supplemental funding to support Israel's security needs, primarily for defense systems and diplomatic efforts. Key provisions include $4 billion for Iron Dome and David's Sling systems, $1.2 billion for the Iron Beam system development, and $3.5 billion for military financing. The bill prohibits using funds for the Ukraine war or entities controlled by Hamas, requires emergency designation by the President for all funding, and authorizes transfers between defense accounts and drawdowns from DOD stockpiles. This legislation directly affects the U.S. Government's ability to provide security assistance to Israel, with specific restrictions on how funds may be used.
This bill targets large-scale decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms and their key participants for national security compliance. It requires digital asset protocol backers (those holding governance tokens worth $25 million or more) and transaction facilitators to annually certify token valuations to the SEC and Treasury, and subjects them to sanctions penalties if they facilitate violations of U.S. sanctions. It also amends anti-money laundering rules to apply to DeFi actors and mandates that crypto kiosk operators verify consumer identities and report kiosk locations. These changes directly affect major DeFi platforms and crypto businesses meeting the financial thresholds, aligning their operations with existing sanctions and banking regulations.
HCONRES 71 is a non-binding congressional resolution expressing support for Taiwan's full participation in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum. It urges the U.S. President to formally invite Taiwan's leader to attend all future APEC leaders' events held in the U.S. on equal footing with other member states, including the November 2023 APEC summit in San Francisco. The resolution cites Taiwan as a major U.S. trading partner and a democratic ally, emphasizing that respectful engagement aligns with U.S. economic and security interests. As a sense-of-Congress resolution, it does not create new law but reflects congressional preference for U.S. policy toward APEC participation.
This resolution (HRES 807) proposes formally censuring Representative Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) based on claims of antisemitic statements, support for groups linked to terrorism, and leading a protest at the U.S. Capitol on October 18, 2023. It cites specific instances, including her 2019 Holocaust comments, retweeting a "From the river to the sea" slogan associated with Hamas, and October 2023 remarks calling for dismantling Israel's policies. The resolution does not create new law but seeks a symbolic House disciplinary action: a public reading of the censure and requiring Tlaib to appear in the House chamber. As a procedural resolution, it focuses on condemning the alleged conduct rather than enacting policy changes.
This resolution condemns the President and the Secretary of State for failing their duty to U.S. citizens in Israel by failing to take reasonable steps to provide viable methods to evacuate such U.S. citizens from Israel following the attacks by Hamas on October 7, 2023.
HRES 796 is a non-binding House resolution condemning foreign nationals in the U.S. who have endorsed or supported Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, or other designated foreign terrorist organizations (FTOs) responsible for the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel. It calls on the President to enforce existing immigration law (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(3)(B)(i)(VII)) to revoke visas and initiate deportation for such individuals. The resolution affirms that terrorism by these groups cannot be equated with Israel’s self-defense actions and rejects all forms of anti-Semitism. It does not create new laws but urges enforcement of current visa restrictions for those endorsing FTOs. The resolution references the Oct. 7 attacks that killed 1,300 Israelis and 30 U.S. citizens, as cited in the resolution’s preamble.
HRES 771 is a non-binding resolution expressing the U.S. House of Representatives' support for Israel following Hamas' October 7, 2023, attack. It condemns Hamas' actions, affirms Israel's right to self-defense, and calls for the immediate release of hostages. The resolution also urges enforcement of existing laws restricting aid to terrorists and sanctions against Iran for supporting Hamas. It does not create new policies or allocate funds, as it is a symbolic statement of congressional support.
HRES 769 is a non-binding House resolution expressing support for designating October 10, 2023, as "Real Women’s Day." It states opposition to biological men competing in women’s sports, citing concerns about biological differences affecting athletic competition, and opposes changes to Title IX that would allow such competition. The resolution references specific instances where biological men won women’s sports titles between 2003-2022 as justification. As a symbolic resolution, it does not create new law or policy but formally expresses the House’s position on the issue.
HRES 768 is a symbolic House Resolution expressing congressional support for Israel following Hamas' October 7, 2023 attacks. It condemns Hamas' actions, reaffirms Israel's right to self-defense, and calls for the immediate release of hostages. The resolution references the U.S. commitment to Israel's security through existing military aid programs, including the 2016 U.S.-Israel Memorandum of Understanding, and emphasizes enforcement of laws like the Taylor Force Act to prevent U.S. aid from reaching terrorist groups. As a symbolic resolution, it does not create new policy but serves as a statement of congressional support for Israel.
