H.J.Res. 61 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule of the Department of Labor relating to "Rescission of Implementing Legal Requirements Regarding the Equal Opportunity Clause's Religious Exemption Rule".
H.J.Res. 61 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on May 11, 2023, sponsored by Bob Good with 33 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 11, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 33
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
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 This rule, which became effective March 31, 2023, rescinded a rule that became effective January 8, 2021.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bob Good (R-VA). Co-sponsors: 33 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 11, 2023
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. (May 11, 2023)
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