H.J.Res. 40 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
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.
H.J.Res. 40 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Jan 30, 2017, sponsored by Sam Johnson with 120 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 30, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 120
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 115-8
What it does
This joint resolution nullifies the “Implementation of the NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007 ” rule finalized by the Social Security Administration on December 19, 2016. The rule implements a plan to provide to the National Instant Criminal History Background Check System the name of an individual who meets certain criteria, including that benefit payments are made through a representative payee because the individual is…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Sam Johnson (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 119 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 30, 2017
- Passed the HouseFeb 2, 2017
- Passed the SenateFeb 15, 2017
- Sent to the PresidentFeb 16, 2017
- Became lawFeb 28, 2017
Latest action: Signed by President. (Feb 28, 2017)
How Congress voted
- On the Joint Resolution
Senate · Feb 15, 2017 · Joint Resolution Passed57–43 - On Passage
House · Feb 2, 2017 · Passed235–180
Every roll call vote on this bill
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- S. 583: American Law Enforcement Heroes Act of 2017
- H.R. 510: Rapid DNA Act of 2017
- S. 178: Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act
- S. 782: PROTECT Our Children Act of 2017
- H.R. 1616: Strengthening State and Local Cyber Crime Fighting Act of 2017
- H.R. 1370: Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign Authorization Act of 2017
- S. 1766: Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Reporting Act of 2017
- H.R. 2228: Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017
- S. 419: Public Safety Officers' Benefits Improvement Act of 2017
- S. 534: Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act of 2017
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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