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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".

12/15/2023, 4:05 PM

Summary of Bill SJRES 27

Bill 118 SJRes 27 is a joint resolution that aims 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 seeks to disapprove of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor, indicating that Congress does not support the rescission of implementing legal requirements related to the religious exemption rule. This resolution is part of the legislative process that allows Congress to provide oversight and potentially reverse regulations that they believe are not in the best interest of the American people. Overall, Bill 118 SJRes 27 is a significant piece of legislation that highlights the ongoing debate surrounding religious exemptions in federal contracting and the role of Congress in reviewing and potentially overturning agency regulations.

Congressional Summary of SJRES 27

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule submitted by the Department of Labor titled Rescission of Implementing Legal Requirements Regarding the Equal Opportunity Clause's Religious Exemption Rule. This rule, which became effective March 31, 2023, rescinded a rule that became effective January 8, 2021. The rule that became effective in 2021 expanded the religious exemption to the prohibition on federal contractors and subcontractors discriminating in employment decisions based on race, religion, sexual orientation, or other factors.

Current Status of Bill SJRES 27

Bill SJRES 27 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 11, 2023. Bill SJRES 27 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on May 11, 2023.  Bill SJRES 27's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of May 11, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill SJRES 27

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SJRES 27

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

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