A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs of the Department of Labor relating to "Rescission of Implementing Legal Requirements Regarding the Equal Opportunity Clause's Religious Exemption Rule".

3/13/2024, 6:48 AM

This joint resolution disapproves a rule submitted by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs of the Department of Labor relating to Rescission of Implementing Legal Requirements Regarding the Equal Opportunity Clause's Religious Exemption Rule. Such rule shall have no force or effect.

Bill 118 SJRes 36 is a joint resolution that seeks to disapprove of a rule submitted by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs of the Department of Labor. The rule in question pertains to the rescission of implementing legal requirements regarding the Equal Opportunity Clause's Religious Exemption Rule.

The resolution falls under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, which allows Congress to review and potentially overturn regulations put forth by federal agencies. In this case, the rule in question deals with the religious exemption clause within the Equal Opportunity Clause, which is meant to ensure that federal contractors do not discriminate based on religion.

The resolution aims to provide congressional disapproval of the rule, indicating that there may be concerns about the potential impact of rescinding the legal requirements related to the religious exemption rule. This resolution will require further debate and consideration by Congress before any final decision is made on whether to overturn the rule submitted by the Department of Labor. Overall, Bill 118 SJRes 36 highlights the ongoing oversight and review process that Congress conducts over federal regulations to ensure they align with the best interests of the American people.
Congress
118

Number
SJRES - 36

Introduced on
2023-06-22

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/22/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This joint resolution disapproves a rule submitted by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs of the Department of Labor relating to Rescission of Implementing Legal Requirements Regarding the Equal Opportunity Clause's Religious Exemption Rule. Such rule shall have no force or effect.

Bill 118 SJRes 36 is a joint resolution that seeks to disapprove of a rule submitted by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs of the Department of Labor. The rule in question pertains to the rescission of implementing legal requirements regarding the Equal Opportunity Clause's Religious Exemption Rule.

The resolution falls under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, which allows Congress to review and potentially overturn regulations put forth by federal agencies. In this case, the rule in question deals with the religious exemption clause within the Equal Opportunity Clause, which is meant to ensure that federal contractors do not discriminate based on religion.

The resolution aims to provide congressional disapproval of the rule, indicating that there may be concerns about the potential impact of rescinding the legal requirements related to the religious exemption rule. This resolution will require further debate and consideration by Congress before any final decision is made on whether to overturn the rule submitted by the Department of Labor. Overall, Bill 118 SJRes 36 highlights the ongoing oversight and review process that Congress conducts over federal regulations to ensure they align with the best interests of the American people.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs of the Department of Labor relating to "Rescission of Implementing Legal Requirements Regarding the Equal Opportunity Clause's Religious Exemption Rule".

Policy Areas
Government Operations and Politics

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary11/7/2023

This joint resolution disapproves a rule submitted by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs of the Department of Labor relating to Rescission of Implementing Legal Requirements Regarding the Equal Opportunity Clause's Religious Exemp...


Latest Action6/22/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.