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H.J.Res.165 / 118th Congress

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance".

Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 442.

Official summary

Version 53 · Passed House · Jul 11, 2024

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Department of Education titled Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance and published on April 29, 2024. The final rule addresses Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in federally funded education programs or activities. Among other elements, the rule establishes certain definitions related to sex-based harassment and establishes additional requirements for grievance procedures.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15] · R–IL

Committees

  • Education and Workforce Committee
72 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Actions

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  1. Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 442.

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

  3. On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 205 (Roll no. 354). (text: 7/10/2024 CR H4547)

    House roll call 354 · Individual votes
  4. Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 205 (Roll no. 354). (text: 7/10/2024 CR H4547)

    House roll call 354 · Individual votes
  5. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: H4609-4610)

  6. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J.Res. 165, the Chair put the question on passage of the joint resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Bonamici demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  7. The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  8. DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 165.

  9. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8281, H.J. Res. 165, H.R. 8772, H.R. 7637 and H.R. 7700 The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8772 under a structured rule and H.R. 8281, H.J. Res. 165, H.R. 7700, and H.R. 7637 under a closed rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.

  10. Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1341. (consideration: CR H4547-4556)

  11. Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1341 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8281, H.J. Res. 165, H.R. 8772, H.R. 7637 and H.R. 7700 The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8772 under a structured rule and H.R. 8281, H.J. Res. 165, H.R. 7700, and H.R. 7637 under a closed rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.

  12. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 461.

  13. Reported by the Committee on Education and the Workforce. H. Rept. 118-558.

  14. Reported by the Committee on Education and the Workforce. H. Rept. 118-558.

  15. Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 16.

  16. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  17. Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

  18. Introduced in House

  19. Introduced in House

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