Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 41) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to "Disclosure of Payments by Resource Extraction Issuers", and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 40) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Social Security Administration relating to Implementation of the NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007.

Bill 115 H.Res. 71 is a legislative proposal that focuses on two joint resolutions related to congressional disapproval of rules submitted by government agencies. The first resolution, H.J. Res. 41, pertains to a rule proposed by the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding the disclosure of payments made by resource extraction issuers. The second resolution, H.J. Res. 40, concerns a rule submitted by the Social Security Administration regarding the implementation of the NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007.

The purpose of Bill 115 H.Res. 71 is to provide for the consideration of these two joint resolutions in Congress. The bill outlines the procedures and guidelines for the review and potential disapproval of the rules in question. It ensures that members of Congress have the opportunity to debate and vote on whether to reject these rules under the provisions of chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code.

Overall, Bill 115 H.Res. 71 is a procedural measure that aims to facilitate the congressional oversight of regulatory actions taken by federal agencies. It allows for a transparent and accountable process for evaluating and potentially overturning rules that impact important issues such as financial disclosure and gun control.