H. J. RES. 140 is a joint resolution introduced in the House of Representatives to express Congress's disapproval of a specific rule issued by the Department of Labor. This rule, known as the "Amendment to Prohibited Transaction Exemption 2020-02," was published in the...
A group in Congress wants to stop a new rule from the Department of Labor that was announced on April 25, 2024. If they succeed, this rule would be cancelled and not used anymore.
H. J. RES. 195 aims to nullify a rule put forward by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. The rule in question involves the "Truth in Lending (Regulation Z)" and the use of digital user accounts for accessing Buy Now, Pay Later loans. This joint resolution expresses...
H. J. RES. 195 is like when someone says "no" to a new rule about how people can borrow money using special online accounts called "Buy Now, Pay Later." If the rule is stopped, it won't be used anymore.
S. J. RES. 62 allows Congress to disapprove a rule from the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service concerning the importation of fresh beef from Paraguay. The resolution states that the rule, which was published on November 14, 2023, should not have any effect or be...
S. J. RES. 62 is like Congress saying "no" to a new rule that would let fresh beef from Paraguay come into the United States. They are using their power to make sure that the rule doesn't go into action.
H. J. RES. 109 is a resolution aimed at nullifying a rule from the Securities and Exchange Commission related to "Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121." This rule is identified as part of the federal regulations under chapter 8 of title 5 of the United States Code. The...
Congress wants to cancel a rule they don't like from a big financial group called the SEC, but they don't really explain why they want to get rid of it.
H. J. RES. 165 is a resolution that expresses Congress's disapproval of a rule issued by the Department of Education. The rule in question relates to nondiscrimination on the basis of sex in education programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance. Congress...
H. J. RES. 165 is like when a group of grown-ups in the government want to say "no" to a new rule about how schools should treat boys and girls fairly, and they want to make this rule disappear so it won't count anymore.
H. J. RES. 165 is a proposed resolution that seeks to annul a specific rule implemented by the Department of Education. This rule, titled "Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance," was published on April...
A group in the government wants to stop a new rule that helps schools be fair to boys and girls, but they haven't explained why they don't like it or what they'll do instead. If they succeed, the rule will go away, but no one knows what will happen next.
H. J. RES. 98 expresses Congress's disagreement with a rule established by the National Labor Relations Board concerning the "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status." This resolution aims to nullify the rule, meaning it should not be enforced. The rule was officially published in the...
Congress wants to stop a new rule from being used that changes how workplaces decide who is in charge when two companies work together. This rule was set up by a group called the National Labor Relations Board, but Congress disagrees with it and wants it to not count anymore.
S. J. RES. 73 is a joint resolution introduced in the United States Senate that seeks to nullify a rule issued by multiple federal agencies regarding partnerships with faith-based and neighborhood organizations. The resolution expresses congressional disapproval of this rule,...
S. J. RES. 73 is about some grown-ups in the government saying they don't agree with a new plan that involves teaming up with groups like churches and neighborhood clubs. They want to stop this plan before it starts because they think it's not a good idea.
H. J. RES. 165 is a joint resolution that expresses Congress's disapproval of a rule submitted by the Department of Education. This rule concerns nondiscrimination based on sex in education programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance. Essentially,...
In simple terms, H. J. RES. 165 is like a big group of people in Congress saying they don't agree with a new rule about treating boys and girls fairly in schools that get money from the government. This means the rule won't be used.
H. J. RES. 207 is a joint resolution that allows Congress to formally express its disapproval of a rule from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). This rule concerns the implementation of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, which was published in the Federal Register on April 19,...
Congress is thinking about stopping a new rule that helps pregnant workers, and if they decide to stop it, the rule won't happen. They're trying to figure out if the rule is fair and what it means for pregnant workers.
H. J. RES. 164 is a joint resolution from the 118th Congress that aims to disapprove a rule submitted by the Department of Commerce. The rule in question is related to the "Revision of Firearms License Requirements," which has been published in the Federal Register. If enacted, this...
Congress is looking at a rule from the Department of Commerce about how gun licenses work. This rule could change things, but some members of Congress don't like it and want to stop it from happening.
H. J. RES. 192 is a joint resolution introduced in the House of Representatives that seeks to overturn a specific rule issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. This rule relates to the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for Automatic Emergency Braking...
In this bill, some people in Congress want to stop a new rule that says cars should come with special brakes that can help stop the car quickly if a crash might happen. They are saying they don't like this rule, but they haven't explained exactly why.
S. J. RES. 93 is a joint resolution that expresses Congress's disapproval of a rule submitted by the Department of Commerce. The rule in question pertains to changes in the requirements for firearms licenses. This resolution, if passed, would nullify the revised regulation,...
This bill is about Congress saying they don't agree with a new rule about how people who sell guns get their licenses. If they pass this bill, it means the new rule won't happen.
S. J. RES. 79 seeks congressional disapproval of a specific rule issued by the Department of Labor. This rule relates to the "Retirement Security Rule: Definition of an Investment Advice Fiduciary." If the resolution is passed, the rule will not have any legal effect. This decision is being...
Congress is thinking about stopping a new rule from the Department of Labor about who counts as a guide for helping people with their retirement money. If they decide to stop it, the rule will be like it never happened.
S. J. RES. 109 is a joint resolution introduced in the United States Senate that seeks to disapprove and nullify a specific rule from the Office of Management and Budget. This rule pertains to enhancing transparency by using the "Investing in America" emblem on signs....
The bill is like a letter from some grown-ups in charge saying they don't want to follow a new rule about putting a special "Investing in America" picture on signs. They think this rule shouldn't matter, like it didn't happen.
S. J. RES. 85 is a joint resolution proposed in the Senate that seeks to nullify a specific rule by the National Marine Fisheries Service. This rule pertains to the listing and designation of endangered and threatened wildlife and plants, along with their critical habitats....
S. J. RES. 85 is about Congress wanting to stop a rule that helps protect certain plants and animals by saying where they live is important and should be safe. They want to make sure this rule doesn't count anymore.
H. J. RES. 109 expresses Congress's disapproval of a rule issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) concerning "Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121." This resolution indicates that Congress does not agree with the rule and, therefore, it should not be in effect....
Congress is trying to stop a new rule from the SEC (the group that makes rules about money) because they don't agree with it, and they want everyone to forget about it, like erasing chalk from a board.
H. J. RES. 209 is a proposed joint resolution aimed at expressing congressional disapproval of a rule issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This SEC rule involves the registration and amendment processes for financial products like Index-Linked Annuities and...
H. J. RES. 209 is a plan from Congress saying "no" to new rules about certain types of savings plans called annuities. If Congress agrees, these rules won't be used anymore.
H. J. RES. 109 is a legislative measure that expresses Congress's disapproval of a rule from the Securities and Exchange Commission about "Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121." This bulletin was considered a rule as per chapter 8 of title 5 of the United States Code. By passing...
H. J. RES. 109 is like Congress saying, "We don't want to follow this new rule from a group that helps with counting money because we don't agree with it, so let's make it go away." This means they think the rule shouldn't count or be used anymore.
H. J. RES. 167 expresses Congress's disapproval of a rule from the Department of Agriculture that mandates the use of electronic identification eartags for cattle and bison. The resolution argues that the rule, published on May 9, 2024, in the Federal Register, should be...
Congress wants to stop a new rule that says cows and bison should wear electronic eartags to keep track of them. They don't explain why it's a bad idea, but if Congress's plan works, the rule won't matter anymore.
H. J. RES. 107 aims to express Congress's disapproval of a specific rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). This rule is related to the "Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act" and focuses on preventing and eliminating digital discrimination. If the...
This bill is like Congress saying they don't like a new rule made by the people who manage phone and internet services. If passed, their rule would go away and not count anymore, but the bill doesn't tell us why Congress doesn't like it or what would happen next.
S. J. RES. 57 is a joint resolution that allows Congress to reject a specific rule made by the Department of the Treasury. This rule is about the "Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds," which were initially detailed in the Federal Register in November 2023. The...
This is a proposal where Congress can say "no" to a rule made by the Treasury Department about giving money to help states and local areas affected by COVID-19. If Congress says "no," the rule will disappear, and it's like the rule never happened.
H. J. RES. 124 is a joint resolution introduced in the House of Representatives, aiming to nullify a rule proposed by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. This rule concerns the "Principles for Climate-Related Financial Risk Management for Large Financial Institutions," which was...
H. J. RES. 124 is a plan by the U.S. Congress to cancel a rule about how big banks should deal with money problems related to climate change. If this happens, the rule will not be used, but it might cause confusion because there won't be any new rules to replace it.
H. J. RES. 98 is a joint resolution in the 118th Congress that seeks to nullify a rule made by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). The rule, titled “Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status,” was published in the Federal Register on October 27, 2023. By disapproving this rule,...
Congress made a plan, called H. J. RES. 98, to stop a rule about how companies share work responsibilities from happening. They want to make sure the rule doesn’t affect anyone, so everyone knows what to do.
The joint resolution H. J. RES. 211 calls for Congress to express its disapproval of a rule set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regarding "The Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts." This proposed measure seeks to nullify the rule that was...
Congress is deciding if they want to stop a new rule that deals with sending emergency alerts by phones and other systems, kind of like when you get a loud, important message on your phone during a storm or emergency. If they vote to stop it, the rule won't be used anymore.
H. J. RES. 20 is a joint resolution allowing Congress to disapprove a specific rule from the Department of Energy. This rule involves energy conservation standards for consumer gas-fired instantaneous water heaters, which was published in the Federal Register on December 26,...
H. J. RES. 20 is like asking to cancel a new rule about saving power with certain water heaters. If Congress agrees, the rule will go away, and the water heaters won't have to follow the new power-saving ideas.
S. J. RES. 62 is a joint resolution that allows Congress to express disapproval of a specific rule made by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. This rule involves the importation of fresh beef from Paraguay. If the resolution is approved, the rule will be nullified...
S. J. RES. 62 is about Congress deciding if a new rule letting us get fresh beef from Paraguay should be stopped; if Congress agrees to stop the rule, it won't be allowed to happen anymore.
S. J. RES. 99 is a joint resolution that aims to nullify a specific rule proposed by the Council on Environmental Quality. The rule in question relates to Phase 2 of the revisions of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Implementing Regulations. This resolution, introduced by a group...
This document is like a big STOP sign that some people in the Senate want to hold up. It says they don't like a new rule about how we should take care of nature, and if they get enough votes, that new rule won't happen.
H. J. RES. 221 aims to cancel a rule from the Department of Defense about the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program. This rule, published on October 15, 2024, is meant to guide cybersecurity practices. The joint resolution expresses Congressional...
This bill is like a big "no thank you" from Congress to a new rule made by the Department of Defense about how to protect computers. They are saying this new rule shouldn't count, but they didn't explain why they don't like the rule.
H. J. RES. 186 is a joint resolution aimed at expressing Congress's disapproval of a specific rule introduced by the Federal Trade Commission called the "Non-Compete Clause Rule." The resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 11, 2024, by Mr. Palmer...
Congress is thinking about stopping a rule from the Federal Trade Commission that says companies can't make workers sign something called a "non-compete clause," which means a worker can't leave and work for another company. This bill is about whether they should be allowed to stop that rule from happening.
H. J. RES. 178 seeks to block a rule made by the Department of Commerce concerning the "Preventing the Improper Use of CHIPS Act Funding." The resolution, submitted by Mr. Palmer, aims to stop the rule from being enforced, effectively nullifying it. This action is taken under...
H. J. RES. 178 is a plan by Congress to stop a new rule that was meant to prevent the wrong use of money from the CHIPS Act. They want to block this rule because they think it's not a good idea, but they haven't explained why or what will happen next.
H. J. RES. 189 is a joint resolution that expresses Congress's disapproval of a specific rule from the Department of Energy. This rule is related to the "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Air-Cooled Commercial Package Air Conditioners and Heat...
Imagine a big rule that tells us how to make air conditioners and heat pumps use less energy. This resolution wants to say "no" to that rule so it won’t happen anymore.
H. J. RES. 181 is a joint resolution in the 118th Congress that aims to express disapproval of a specific rule submitted by the Department of Labor. This rule is related to the definition of "Employer"-Association Health Plans, as outlined in the Federal Register. If this resolution is...
Imagine if a group of people wanted to change the rules about who can offer special health plans to others, but some other people think it's not a good idea. This bill is like a letter saying those other people don't agree with the rule and think it should be erased, so it won't happen.
H. J. RES. 219 is a joint resolution intended to withdraw Congressional approval of a specific rule proposed by the Department of Health and Human Services. This rule pertains to "Supporting the Head Start Workforce and Consistent Quality Programming." The resolution, if...
H. J. RES. 219 is a decision by Congress to stop a new rule from the Department of Health and Human Services that was supposed to help people working in Head Start programs. If Congress approves this, the new rule won't be used at all.
S. J. RES. 119 is a joint resolution introduced in the Senate that aims to disapprove a rule from the Internal Revenue Service about the "Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit." Submitted on December 5, 2024, by Mr. Cotton with Mr. Scott of Florida, this resolution...
In school, they sometimes make rules about how to play games, right? This bill is like saying, "We don’t agree with this new game rule the IRS made about helping factories make things, and we want to stop it so it doesn't happen."
H. J. RES. 134 is a joint resolution in the U.S. Congress aimed at disapproving a rule from the Department of Labor. This rule is about "Improving Protections for Workers in Temporary Agricultural Employment in the United States." If this resolution is passed, it would mean...
This is about a rule from the Department of Labor that tries to make things better for people who come to the U.S. to work on farms. Some people in Congress want to stop this rule from being used.
H. J. Res. 185 seeks congressional disapproval of a rule issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission. This rule, known as "Regulation S–P," deals with the privacy of consumer financial information and the safeguarding of customer information. The resolution, submitted by...
Congress is thinking about stopping a new rule that helps keep people's money secrets safe. They want to make sure the rule has no power anymore, but they haven't explained why.
H. J. RES. 109 is a joint resolution in the 118th Congress that expresses congressional disapproval of a specific rule issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The rule in question is related to "Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121," which was published in the Federal Register on...
H. J. RES. 109 is like a big group of grown-ups in charge saying they don’t agree with a special rule made by a team that helps keep track of money in businesses. They want to make sure this rule stops so it doesn’t change how things work with money rules.
H. J. RES. 176 is a joint resolution from the 118th Congress focusing on a rule by the Department of Energy. This resolution aims to express Congress's disapproval of a specific energy conservation rule concerning refrigeration products. If enacted, the rule in question,...
Congress is thinking about canceling a new rule about fridges from the Department of Energy, but they don't explain why they want to do this or how it might affect people or the environment.
H. J. RES. 24 is a joint resolution expressing Congress's disapproval of a specific rule set by the Department of Energy. The rule in question deals with energy conservation standards for walk-in coolers and walk-in freezers, as recorded in a Federal Register notice (89 Fed....
Congress doesn't agree with some new rules about saving energy in big refrigerators and freezers, and they want to cancel those rules so they won't happen.
H. J. RES. 165 is a joint resolution that aims to overturn a rule set by the Department of Education regarding nondiscrimination based on sex in education programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance. The rule was initially published on April 29, 2024, in...
This bill says that the people in charge don't agree with a new rule about treating boys and girls fairly at school, and they want to change it so the rule doesn't count anymore.
H. J. RES. 159 is a joint resolution aimed at nullifying a rule from the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. This rule involves regulations for protecting endangered and threatened wildlife and plants. The resolution, if passed, means that the rule will have no effect....
H. J. RES. 159 is a rule that wants to stop a new plan about endangered animals and plants from taking effect, but it doesn't say exactly what the plan is or why they want to stop it.
S. J. RES. 97 is a joint resolution that aims to nullify a specific rule proposed by the Department of Labor. This rule deals with defining and setting the boundaries for exemptions for certain types of employees, including executive, administrative, professional, outside sales, and computer...
Congress is thinking about stopping a new rule that talks about who is special enough not to get extra pay for working more hours. They want to decide this before the rule is even officially announced, which might confuse some people.
H. J. RES. 127 aims to disapprove a rule from the Securities and Exchange Commission concerning climate-related disclosures for investors. The resolution, introduced by Mr. Huizenga and other members of the House of Representatives, seeks to nullify the rule which was...
Imagine someone made a rule about sharing clear weather-related information. Some people in charge didn't like it and want to stop it from being used. This bill is about stopping that rule, but it doesn't say why clearly.
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