S.J. Res. 13
117th Congress
Senate
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission relating to "Update of…
Official title: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Equal Employment Opport… Show full official titleShow less
Official title: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission relating to "Update of Commission's Conciliation Procedures".
Labor and Employment
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesAlternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitrationCongressional oversight
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Employment discrimination and employee rightsEqual Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
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24 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 30, 2021
Became Public Law No: 117-22.
Jun 30, 2021
Signed by President.
Jun 30, 2021
Presented to President.
Jun 24, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 24, 2021
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 210 (Roll no. 183). (text: CR H3110)
Jun 24, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3115-3116)
Jun 24, 2021
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on S.J.Res 13, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Foxx demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on passage of the bill until a time to be announced.
Jun 24, 2021
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jun 24, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 13.
Jun 24, 2021
The resolution provides for 1 hour of debate, orders the previous question, and allows a motion to recommit for each measure. Provides that H. Res. 485 is adopted. Provides that anytime through the legislative day of June 25, 2021, the Speaker may entertain motions offered by the Majority Leader or his designee that the House suspend the rules with respect to multiple measures that were the object of motions to suspend the rules on the legislative days of June 22 or 23, and on which the yeas and nays were ordered and further proceedings postponed.
Jun 24, 2021
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 486. (consideration: CR H3110-3114)
Jun 22, 2021
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 486 Reported to House. The resolution provides for 1 hour of debate, orders the previous question, and allows a motion to recommit for each measure. Provides that H. Res. 485 is adopted. Provides that anytime through the legislative day of June 25, 2021, the Speaker may entertain motions offered by the Majority Leader or his designee that the House suspend the rules with respect to multiple measures that were the object of motions to suspend the rules on the legislative days of June 22 or 23, and on which the yeas and nays were ordered and further proceedings postponed.
May 21, 2021
Held at the desk.
May 21, 2021
Received in the House.
May 20, 2021
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
May 19, 2021
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 48. Record Vote Number: 195. (text: CR S2752)
May 19, 2021
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 48. Record Vote Number: 195.(text: CR S2752)
May 19, 2021
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2745, S2752)
May 18, 2021
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2570)
May 18, 2021
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 49. Record Vote Number: 194. (CR S2569-2570)
Mar 25, 2021
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 33.
Mar 25, 2021
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Mar 23, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Mar 23, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Votes taken on this bill
3
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2021 | House · vote #183 | On Passage | Passed | 219–210 | See who voted → |
| May 19, 2021 | Senate · vote #195 | On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 13 | Passed | 50–48 | See who voted → |
| May 18, 2021 | Senate · vote #194 | On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 13 | Agreed To | 50–49 | See who voted → |
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Became Public Law No: 117-22.
Plain-English summary
This resolution expresses congressional disapproval of the rule submitted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) that revises the EEOC settlement process to provide employers with the factual and legal basis that the EEOC relied on to make a reasonable cause finding of a discriminatory practice.
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S.J. Res. 13: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission relating to "Update of Commission's Conciliation Procedures".. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-SJRES-13/
"S.J. Res. 13: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission relating to "Update of Commission's Conciliation Procedures".." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-SJRES-13/.
S.J. Res. 13, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-SJRES-13/.
[S.J. Res. 13: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission relating to "Update of Commission's Conciliation Procedures".](https://openamerica.io/bill/117-SJRES-13/)