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H.J. Res. 27 115th Congress House

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

Introduced: February 14, 2017 See on congress.gov
Government Operations and Politics Congressional oversightDistrict of ColumbiaDrug therapyLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal careState and local government operations
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Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 13, 2017
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 14.
Feb 13, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jan 12, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Jan 12, 2017
Introduced in House
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 Latest action February 13, 2017

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

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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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  • SJRES 4 Identical bill A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Death with Dignity Act …
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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 49
All 49 Republican 31
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Hill, J. French
Arkansas · Feb 21, 2017
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Bost, Mike
Illinois · Feb 15, 2017
Noem, Kristi
· Feb 14, 2017
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Scott, Austin
Georgia · Feb 14, 2017
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Turner, Michael R.
Ohio · Feb 14, 2017
Barletta, Lou
· Feb 13, 2017
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Grothman, Glenn
Wisconsin · Feb 13, 2017
Renacci, James
· Feb 13, 2017
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Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Feb 7, 2017
Byrne, Bradley
· Feb 6, 2017
Duffy, Sean
· Feb 6, 2017
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Loudermilk, Barry
Georgia · Feb 6, 2017
Marino, Tom
· Feb 6, 2017
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Marshall, Roger
Kansas · Feb 6, 2017
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Schweikert, David
Arizona · Feb 6, 2017
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Wittman, Robert J.
Virginia · Feb 6, 2017
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Barr, Andy
Kentucky · Feb 2, 2017
Bridenstine, Jim
· Feb 2, 2017
Collins, Doug
· Feb 2, 2017
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Huizenga, Bill
Michigan · Feb 2, 2017
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Jordan, Jim
Ohio · Feb 2, 2017
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Kelly, Mike
Pennsylvania · Feb 2, 2017
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Palmer, Gary J.
Alabama · Feb 2, 2017
Roby, Martha
· Feb 2, 2017
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Allen, Rick W.
Georgia · Feb 1, 2017
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Davidson, Warren
Ohio · Jan 30, 2017
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Dunn, Neal P.
Florida · Jan 30, 2017
Harper, Gregg
· Jan 30, 2017
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LaHood, Darin
Illinois · Jan 30, 2017
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Latta, Robert E.
Ohio · Jan 30, 2017
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Moolenaar, John R.
Michigan · Jan 30, 2017
Pittenger, Robert
· Jan 30, 2017
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Thompson, Glenn
Pennsylvania · Jan 30, 2017
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Walberg, Tim
Michigan · Jan 30, 2017
Walker, Mark
· Jan 30, 2017
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Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · Jan 30, 2017
Abraham, Ralph
· Jan 23, 2017
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Babin, Brian
Texas · Jan 23, 2017
Black, Diane
· Jan 23, 2017
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Foxx, Virginia
North Carolina · Jan 23, 2017
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Harris, Andy
Maryland · Jan 23, 2017
Murphy, Tim
· Jan 23, 2017
Roskam, Peter
· Jan 23, 2017
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Aderholt, Robert B.
Alabama · Jan 13, 2017
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Kelly, Trent
Mississippi · Jan 13, 2017
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Rouzer, David
North Carolina · Jan 13, 2017
Russell, Steve
· Jan 13, 2017
Rothfus, Keith
· Jan 12, 2017
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Wagner, Ann
Missouri · Jan 12, 2017
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.J. Res. 27: Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Death with Dignity Act of 2016.. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HJRES-27/
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"H.J. Res. 27: Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Death with Dignity Act of 2016.." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HJRES-27/.
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H.J. Res. 27, 115th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HJRES-27/.
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