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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".
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Summary of Bill SJRES 36
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.
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.
Congressional Summary of SJRES 36
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.
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Current Status of Bill SJRES 36
Bill SJRES 36 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 22, 2023. Bill SJRES 36 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 22, 2023. Bill SJRES 36's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of June 22, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill SJRES 36
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
50Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
50Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SJRES 36
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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".
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".
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