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H.J.Res. 27 (115th)

Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Death with Dignity Act of 2016.

reportedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

12 January 2017

Last action

13 February 2017 · Committee

Status

Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 14.

Sponsors

Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2], Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1], Rep. Rothfus, Keith J. [R-PA-12], Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2], Rep. Russell, Steve [R-OK-5], Rep. Meadows, Mark [R-NC-11], Rep. Kelly, Trent [R-MS-1], Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5], Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4], Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7], Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5], Rep. Black, Diane [R-TN-6], Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36], Rep. Murphy, Tim [R-PA-18], Rep. Roskam, Peter J. [R-IL-6], Rep. Abraham, Ralph Lee [R-LA-5], Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1], Rep. Gibbs, Bob [R-OH-7], Rep. LaHood, Darin [R-IL-16], Rep. Davis, Rodney [R-IL-13], Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2], Rep. Conaway, K. Michael [R-TX-11], Rep. Flores, Bill [R-TX-17], Rep. Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Pittenger, Robert [R-NC-9], Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8], Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8], Rep. Yoho, Ted S. [R-FL-3], Rep. Walker, Mark [R-NC-6], Rep. Harper, Gregg [R-MS-3], Rep. Hice, Jody B. [R-GA-10], Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5], Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15], Rep. Stivers, Steve [R-OH-15], Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5], Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2], Rep. Luetkemeyer, Blaine [R-MO-3], Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12], Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6], Rep. Collins, Doug [R-GA-9], Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6], Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-4], Rep. Roby, Martha [R-AL-2], Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4], Rep. Jordan, Jim [R-OH-4], Rep. Bridenstine, Jim [R-OK-1], Rep. Hultgren, Randy [R-IL-14]

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Summary

This joint resolution nullifies the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Death with Dignity Act of 2016, signed by the Mayor of the District on December 19, 2016, and transmitted on January 6, 2017, to Congress pursuant to the District of Columbia Home Rule Act. The D.C. Act authorizes terminally ill patients to request and to be prescribed medication to end their lives.

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Timeline

  1. 12 January 2017

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 12 January 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 12 January 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 13 February 2017

    Vote

    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 14.

    Source: Committee

  5. 13 February 2017

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

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