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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 185) to terminate the requirement imposed by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 24) disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 26) disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022.
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Summary of Bill HRES 97
Bill 118 HRES 97 is a legislative measure that sets the stage for the consideration of three important pieces of legislation in the US Congress. The first bill, H.R. 185, aims to terminate the requirement set by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for foreign travelers to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. This bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The second piece of legislation to be considered is a joint resolution, H.J. Res. 24, which seeks to disapprove of the action taken by the District of Columbia Council in approving the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022. This resolution addresses the voting rights of residents in the District of Columbia and the decision made by the local government in this regard.
The third item on the agenda is another joint resolution, H.J. Res. 26, which aims to disapprove of the action taken by the District of Columbia Council in approving the Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022. This resolution focuses on the criminal justice system in the District of Columbia and the changes made to the criminal code by the local government. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 97 sets the framework for the discussion and consideration of these three important pieces of legislation in the US Congress, each addressing different aspects of public health, voting rights, and criminal justice in the District of Columbia.
The second piece of legislation to be considered is a joint resolution, H.J. Res. 24, which seeks to disapprove of the action taken by the District of Columbia Council in approving the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022. This resolution addresses the voting rights of residents in the District of Columbia and the decision made by the local government in this regard.
The third item on the agenda is another joint resolution, H.J. Res. 26, which aims to disapprove of the action taken by the District of Columbia Council in approving the Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022. This resolution focuses on the criminal justice system in the District of Columbia and the changes made to the criminal code by the local government. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 97 sets the framework for the discussion and consideration of these three important pieces of legislation in the US Congress, each addressing different aspects of public health, voting rights, and criminal justice in the District of Columbia.
Congressional Summary of HRES 97
This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of
- H.R. 185 (nullifies an order issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that restricts the entry of noncitizens who are not immigrants into the United States by air travel unless they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or otherwise attest that they will take public health measures to prevent the spread of the disease),
- H.J. Res. 24 (nullifies an act of the District of Columbia Council that allows noncitizens who meet residency and other requirements to vote in local elections), and
- H.J. Res. 26 (nullifies an act of the District of Columbia Council that makes a variety of changes to the district's criminal laws, including by providing statutory definitions for various elements of criminal offenses, modifying sentencing guidelines and penalties, and expanding the right to a jury trial for certain misdemeanor crimes).
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Current Status of Bill HRES 97
Bill HRES 97 is currently in the status of Passed in House since February 7, 2023. Bill HRES 97 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 7, 2023. Bill HRES 97's most recent activity was Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. as of February 7, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 97
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 97
Primary Policy Focus
CongressPotential Impact Areas
- House of Representatives
- Legislative rules and procedure
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 97
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 185) to terminate the requirement imposed by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 24) disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 26) disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 185) to terminate the requirement imposed by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 24) disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 26) disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022.
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