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H.J.Res. 40 (115th)

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.

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Introduced

30 January 2017

Last action

28 February 2017 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 115-8.

Sponsors

Rep. Johnson, Sam [R-TX-3], Rep. Abraham, Ralph Lee [R-LA-5], Rep. Flores, Bill [R-TX-17], Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-4], Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1], Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3], Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1], Rep. Olson, Pete [R-TX-22], Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7], Rep. Poliquin, Bruce [R-ME-2], Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1], Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5], Rep. Messer, Luke [R-IN-6], Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4], Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3], Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4], Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16], Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3], Rep. Walorski, Jackie [R-IN-2], Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10], Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8], Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [R-TN-3], Sen. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK], Rep. Rogers, Mike D. [R-AL-3], Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2], Rep. Hultgren, Randy [R-IL-14], Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15], Rep. Meadows, Mark [R-NC-11], Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14], Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21], Rep. Brat, Dave [R-VA-7], Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36], Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2], Rep. Yoho, Ted S. [R-FL-3], Rep. Smith, Jason [R-MO-8], Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6], Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6], Rep. Harper, Gregg [R-MS-3], Rep. Schweikert, David [R-AZ-1], Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND], Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12], Rep. Marchant, Kenny [R-TX-24], Rep. Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9], Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1], Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4], Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19]

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Summary

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 determined to be mentally incapable of managing them. (Current law prohibits firearm sale or transfer to and purchase or possession by a person who has been adjudicated as a mental defective.)

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Timeline

  1. 30 January 2017

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

    Source: Committee

  2. 30 January 2017

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 30 January 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 30 January 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 30 January 2017

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 71 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 41 and H.J. Res. 40. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on both H.J.Res. 40 and H.J.Res. 41. All points of order against consideration are waived for both joint resolutions.

    Source: Floor

  6. 1 February 2017

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 71 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  7. 2 February 2017

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

    Source: IntroReferral

  8. 2 February 2017

    Vote

    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 235 - 180 (Roll no. 77). (text: CR H895)

    Source: Floor

  9. 2 February 2017

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 235 - 180 (Roll no. 77).(text: CR H895)

    Source: Floor

  10. 2 February 2017

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 71. (consideration: CR H894-907)

    Source: Floor

  11. 2 February 2017

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H907)

    Source: Floor

  12. 2 February 2017

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  13. 2 February 2017

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 41 and H.J. Res. 40. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on both H.J.Res. 40 and H.J.Res. 41. All points of order against consideration are waived for both joint resolutions.

    Source: Floor

  14. 14 February 2017

    Passed

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  15. 15 February 2017

    Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S1167-1169)

    Source: Floor

  16. 15 February 2017

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 57 - 43. Record Vote Number: 66.

    Source: Floor

  17. 16 February 2017

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  18. 16 February 2017

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  19. 28 February 2017

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 115-8.

    Source: President

  20. 28 February 2017

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  21. 28 February 2017

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

Votes

15 February 2017 · Joint Resolution Passed · On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 40 · Joint Resolution Passed · Official source

Yes 57 · No 43 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 0

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

2 February 2017 · passed · On Passage · Passed · Official source

Yes 235 · No 180 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 17

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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