Search Results for keywords:"disapproval resolution"

Search Results: keywords:"disapproval resolution"

H. R. 2661 — To require the President to remove the extension of certain privileges, exemptions, and immunities to the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices if Hong Kong no longer enjoys a high degree of autonomy from the People’s Republic of China, and for other purposes.
April 07, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:2,826
H.R. 2661, known as the "Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) Certification Act," aims to remove specific privileges, exemptions, and immunities from Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices in the U.S. if Hong Kong loses substantial autonomy from China. The bill requires the Secretary of...
Simple Explanation
The U.S. wants to make sure that Hong Kong's offices in America only get special treatment if Hong Kong acts independently from China. If Hong Kong doesn't stay independent enough, these offices might have to close or lose their special perks.
H. R. 77 — An Act To amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for midnight rules, and for other purposes.
February 12, 2025
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:119
Words:404
H. R. 77, known as the "Midnight Rules Relief Act," is a bill that aims to make it easier for Congress to disapprove multiple rules, referred to as "midnight rules," which are created during the final year of a President's term. The bill proposes an amendment to section...
Simple Explanation
The Midnight Rules Relief Act is like giving Congress a special tool to quickly undo a bunch of rules that a President makes at the very end of their time in office, so they don't have to say "no" to each one separately.
H. RES. 1420 — Disapproving the rule submitted by the Secretary of Homeland Security relating to Notice of implementation of the Keeping Families Together process..
September 03, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:161
H. RES. 1420 is a resolution expressing disapproval of a rule put forward by the Secretary of Homeland Security related to the "Notice of implementation of the Keeping Families Together process." This resolution, presented in the House of Representatives by several members,...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 1420 is a proposal where Congress says "no" to a new rule about keeping families together, but it doesn't explain why they don't like it or what it all means.
H. J. RES. 135 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to Improving Protections for Workers in Temporary Agricultural Employment in the United States.
May 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:273
H. J. RES. 135 is a joint resolution that seeks to disapprove and invalidate a specific rule issued by the Department of Labor. This rule is related to improving protections for workers in temporary agricultural employment in the United States, as detailed in the Federal...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, some members of Congress want to stop a new rule that was going to make work safer for farmers who only come to the country for a short time to work. They don't say why they want to stop it, but if they do, the rule won't be used at all.
H. J. RES. 98 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status.
January 12, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:182
H. J. RES. 98 is a resolution from the 118th Congress that aims to disapprove and nullify a rule made by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). This rule is related to the "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status." By passing this joint resolution, Congress intends...
Simple Explanation
Congress wants to stop a new rule that tells companies when they have to share responsibility for workers, like saying two people have to share chores. They passed a plan in the House that says this rule should be thrown out and not count anymore.
H. R. 735 — To authorize the President to take certain actions relating to reciprocal trade, and for other purposes.
January 24, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:3,731
H.R. 735, known as the "United States Reciprocal Trade Act," authorizes the President to take actions to address trade imbalances where foreign countries impose higher tariffs or non-tariff barriers on U.S. goods than the U.S. does on their goods. The bill allows the President to negotiate...
Simple Explanation
The "United States Reciprocal Trade Act" lets the President make deals or raise taxes on goods from other countries if they treat U.S. goods unfairly, like charging more taxes. The President has to talk with Congress first and can make these changes for up to three years unless Congress says it's okay to keep going.

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