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H.J. Res. 30 118th Congress House

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan…

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Official title: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights".

Introduced: February 7, 2023 Introduced by: Andy Barr Republican · Kentucky See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 29 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 23, 2023
On motion to refer the bill and the accompanying veto message to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. Agreed to without objection.
Mar 23, 2023
Motion to refer the bill and accompanying veto message to the Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Mar 23, 2023
On passage, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 219 - 200 (Roll no. 149).
Mar 23, 2023
The Chair directed the Clerk to notify the Senate of the action of the House.
Mar 23, 2023
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Mar 23, 2023
DEBATE - Pursuant to section 4 of H. Res. 199, the unfinished business is the further consideration of the veto message of the President on H.J. Res. 30. The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding. (consideration: CR H1383-1386)
Mar 23, 2023
The Chair laid before the House the veto message from the President.
Mar 21, 2023
POSTPONED CONSIDERATION OF VETO MESSAGE - The Chair announced that pursuant to section 4 of H. Res. 199, further consideration of the veto message and the joint resolution will be postponed until Thursday, March 23, 2023.
Mar 21, 2023
The Chair announced that the objections of the President to H.J. Res. 30 would be spread at large upon the Journal and the veto message would be printed as a House Document (118-18).
Mar 21, 2023
The Chair laid before the House the veto message from the President. (text: CR H1299-1300)
Mar 20, 2023
Vetoed by President.
Mar 9, 2023
Presented to President.
Mar 2, 2023
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Mar 1, 2023
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 46. Record Vote Number: 35.
Mar 1, 2023
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 46. Record Vote Number: 35.
Mar 1, 2023
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S550-556)
Mar 1, 2023
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Feb 28, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 28, 2023
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 204 (Roll no. 124). (text: CR H932)
Feb 28, 2023
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. J. Res. 30, the Chair put the question on passage of the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Scott (VA) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on passage of the resolution until a time to be announced.
Feb 28, 2023
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H941)
Feb 28, 2023
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Feb 28, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 30.
Feb 28, 2023
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 347 and H.J. Res. 30. Provides for consideration of H.R. 347 and H.J. Res. 30 and one hour of debate on each measure. The rule makes in order amendments to H.R. 347 printed in the report and provides for one motion to recommit on each measure.
Feb 28, 2023
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 166. (consideration: CR H932-940)
Feb 28, 2023
Rule H. Res. 166 passed House.
Feb 27, 2023
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 166 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 347 and H.J. Res. 30. Provides for consideration of H.R. 347 and H.J. Res. 30 and one hour of debate on each measure. The rule makes in order amendments to H.R. 347 printed in the report and provides for one motion to recommit on each measure.
Feb 7, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Feb 7, 2023
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 3
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Mar 23, 2023 House · vote #149 Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding Failed 219–200 See who voted →
Mar 1, 2023 Senate · vote #35 On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 30 Passed 50–46 See who voted →
Feb 28, 2023 House · vote #124 On Passage Passed 216–204 See who voted →
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 Latest action March 23, 2023

The Chair directed the Clerk to notify the Senate of the action of the House.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This joint resolution nullifies a Department of Labor rule concerning the fiduciary duties with respect to employee benefit plans.

Under the rule issued on December 1, 2022, plan fiduciaries may consider climate change and other environmental, social, and governance factors when they make investment decisions and when they exercise shareholder rights, including voting on shareholder resolutions and board nominations.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • SJRES 8 Identical bill A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule …
  • HRES 166 Procedurally related Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 347) to require the Executive Office of the President to provide an infla…
 Bill text 4 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Lobbying activity 7

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 Cosponsors 119
All 119 Republican 103 Independent 1
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Cline, Ben
Virginia · Feb 28, 2023
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Fry, Russell
South Carolina · Feb 28, 2023
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Banks, Jim
Indiana · Feb 27, 2023
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Bean, Aaron
Florida · Feb 27, 2023
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Boebert, Lauren
Colorado · Feb 27, 2023
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Bost, Mike
Illinois · Feb 27, 2023
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Brecheen, Josh
Oklahoma · Feb 27, 2023
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Buchanan, Vern
Florida · Feb 27, 2023
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Burlison, Eric
Missouri · Feb 27, 2023
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Curtis, John R.
Utah · Feb 27, 2023
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Estes, Ron
Kansas · Feb 27, 2023
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Feenstra, Randy
Iowa · Feb 27, 2023
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Gimenez, Carlos A.
Florida · Feb 27, 2023
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Gosar, Paul A.
Arizona · Feb 27, 2023
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Grothman, Glenn
Wisconsin · Feb 27, 2023
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Hinson, Ashley
Iowa · Feb 27, 2023
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Hunt, Wesley
Texas · Feb 27, 2023
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Kiley, Kevin
California · Feb 27, 2023
Lesko, Debbie
· Feb 27, 2023
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Letlow, Julia
Louisiana · Feb 27, 2023
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McCaul, Michael T.
Texas · Feb 27, 2023
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McClain, Lisa C.
Michigan · Feb 27, 2023
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McCormick, Richard
Georgia · Feb 27, 2023
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Miller, Max L.
Ohio · Feb 27, 2023
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Moore, Barry
Alabama · Feb 27, 2023
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Moran, Nathaniel
Texas · Feb 27, 2023
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Nehls, Troy E.
Texas · Feb 27, 2023
Rosendale, Matthew
· Feb 27, 2023
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Rouzer, David
North Carolina · Feb 27, 2023
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Smucker, Lloyd
Pennsylvania · Feb 27, 2023
Steel, Michelle
· Feb 27, 2023
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Thompson, Glenn
Pennsylvania · Feb 27, 2023
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Van Drew, Jefferson
New Jersey · Feb 27, 2023
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Van Orden, Derrick
Wisconsin · Feb 27, 2023
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Walberg, Tim
Michigan · Feb 27, 2023
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Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · Feb 27, 2023
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Bice, Stephanie I.
Oklahoma · Feb 9, 2023
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Dunn, Neal P.
Florida · Feb 9, 2023
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Ellzey, Jake
Texas · Feb 9, 2023
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Fischbach, Michelle
Minnesota · Feb 9, 2023
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Jackson, Ronny
Texas · Feb 9, 2023
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LaMalfa, Doug
California · Feb 9, 2023
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Mace, Nancy
South Carolina · Feb 9, 2023
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Stauber, Pete
Minnesota · Feb 9, 2023
Williams, Brandon
· Feb 9, 2023
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Aderholt, Robert B.
Alabama · Feb 7, 2023
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Allen, Rick W.
Georgia · Feb 7, 2023
Armstrong, Kelly
· Feb 7, 2023
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Arrington, Jodey C.
Texas · Feb 7, 2023
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Baird, James R.
Indiana · Feb 7, 2023
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.J. Res. 30: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights".. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HJRES-30/
MLA
"H.J. Res. 30: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights".." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HJRES-30/.
Bluebook (legal)
H.J. Res. 30, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HJRES-30/.
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[H.J. Res. 30: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights".](https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HJRES-30/)
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