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Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 54 (119th)referred

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that the rights protected and extended by the Constitution are the rights of natural persons only.

United States · United States Congress · 12 February 2025

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment providing that the rights protected and extended by the Constitution are the rights of natural persons only. Artificial entities, such as corporations, shall have no rights under the Constitution and are subject to regulation. The amendment requires federal, state, and local governments to (1) regulate, limit, or prohibit election contributions and expenditures, including a candidate's own contributions and expenditures, to ensure equal access of citizens to the political process, regardless of economic status; and (2) require that any permissible contributions and expenditures be publicly disclosed. Additionally, the judiciary is prohibited from construing the spending of money to influence elections to be speech under the First Amendment.

Motion· Motie2025Z00456adopted

Motion by members Omtzigt and Six Dijkstra on a scientific standard for models and algorithms that are enforceably public and imitable

Original: Motie van de leden Omtzigt en Six Dijkstra over een wetenschappelijke standaard voor modellen en algoritmes die afdwingbaar openbaar en navolgbaar zijn

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 14 January 2025

Translated from Dutch

Motie van de leden Omtzigt en Six Dijkstra over een wetenschappelijke standaard voor modellen en algoritmes die afdwingbaar openbaar en navolgbaar zijn

Motion· Motie2025Z17268adopted

Amended motion by member Dassen about switching to European, open standards-based digital alternatives for the digital infrastructure for 36800-61

Original: Gewijzigde motie van het lid Dassen over overstappen op Europese, op open standaarden gebaseerde digitale alternatieven voor de digitale infrastructuur t.v.v. 36800-61

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 17 September 2025

Translated from Dutch

Gewijzigde motie van het lid Dassen over overstappen op Europese, op open standaarden gebaseerde digitale alternatieven voor de digitale infrastructuur t.v.v. 36800-61

Bill· Initiatiefwetgeving2025Z19077open

Proposal of law by member Tseggai stating that there are grounds to consider a proposal for a change in the Constitution aimed at expanding the possibilities for temporary replacement of members of the House of Representatives and the Senate of the States General, the provincial councils, the municipal councils, the island councils and the electoral colleges

Original: Voorstel van wet van het lid Tseggai houdende verklaring dat er grond bestaat een voorstel in overweging te nemen tot verandering in de Grondwet strekkende tot verruiming van de mogelijkheden tot tijdelijke vervanging van leden van de Tweede Kamer en de Eerste Kamer der Staten-Generaal, de provinciale staten, de gemeenteraden, de eilandsraden en de kiescolleges

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 16 October 2025

Translated from Dutch

Voorstel van wet van het lid Tseggai houdende verklaring dat er grond bestaat een voorstel in overweging te nemen tot verandering in de Grondwet strekkende tot verruiming van de mogelijkheden tot tijdelijke vervanging van leden van de Tweede Kamer en de Eerste Kamer der Staten-Generaal, de provinciale staten, de gemeenteraden, de eilandsraden en de kiescolleges

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 122 (119th)referred

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the authority of Congress and the States to regulate contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections and to enact public financing systems for political campaigns.

United States · United States Congress · 17 September 2025

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment authorizing Congress and the states to (1) regulate and impose reasonable viewpoint-neutral limitations on the raising and spending of money by candidates and others to influence elections; and (2) regulate and enact public campaign financing systems, including those designed to restrict the influence of private wealth by offsetting the raising and spending of money by candidates and others with increased public funding. The amendment grants Congress and the states the power to implement and enforce this amendment by legislation. They are allowed to distinguish between natural persons and corporations or other artificial entities created by law, including by prohibiting such entities from spending money to influence elections.

Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 78 (119th)referred

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the authority of Congress and the States to regulate contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections and to enact public financing systems for political campaigns.

United States · United States Congress · 17 September 2025

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment authorizing Congress and the states to (1) regulate and impose reasonable viewpoint-neutral limitations on the raising and spending of money by candidates and others to influence elections; and (2) regulate and enact public campaign financing systems, including those designed to restrict the influence of private wealth by offsetting the raising and spending of money by candidates and others with increased public funding. The amendment grants Congress and the states the power to implement and enforce this amendment by legislation. They are allowed to distinguish between natural persons and corporations or other artificial entities created by law, including by prohibiting such entities from spending money to influence elections.

Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 43 (119th)referred

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.

United States · United States Congress · 27 March 2025

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment authorizing Congress and the states to set reasonable limits on the raising and spending of money by candidates and others to influence elections. The amendment grants Congress and the states the power to implement and enforce this amendment by legislation. They are allowed to distinguish between natural persons and corporations or other artificial entities created by law, including by prohibiting such entities from spending money to influence elections.

Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 38 (119th)referred

A joint resolution establishing the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment.

United States · United States Congress · 25 March 2025

This joint resolution provides that the Equal Rights Amendment, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, was ratified by three-fourths of the states and is therefore a valid constitutional amendment, regardless of any time limit that was in the original proposal. The Equal Rights Amendment was originally proposed to the states in 1972. The original proposal included a deadline for ratification of March 22, 1979; Congress subsequently extended the deadline to June 30, 1982. Although the requisite 38 states have ratified the amendment, three of these states did so after the deadlines, and five states subsequently rescinded their ratifications. The status of the amendment has been the subject of litigation.

Bill· SS. 263 (119th)referred

FAIR Act of 2025

United States · United States Congress · 27 January 2025

Fifth Amendment Integrity Restoration Act of 2025 or the FAIR Act of 2025 This bill establishes more stringent requirements for the federal government with respect to civil asset forfeiture. Civil asset forfeiture generally refers to the seizure and forfeiture of property in connection with federal crimes. Specifically, the bill makes various changes to the general rules governing civil forfeiture proceedings. Among the changes, the bill  generally requires the government to notify interested parties within 7 days (currently, 60 days) of a seizure, requires an indigent property owner to be represented by counsel regardless of whether the owner requests counsel, requires the government to meet a higher evidentiary standard in order to prove that seized property is connected to a crime, and expands the factors courts must consider in determining whether a forfeiture of property is constitutionally excessive. Additionally, the bill eliminates statutory authority for equitable sharing (i.e., sharing of federally forfeited assets with state, local, or tribal law enforcement agencies that participate in law enforcement efforts resulting in a forfeiture). It directs forfeiture proceeds to be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury instead of the Department of Justice (DOJ) Assets Forfeiture Fund. The bill requires a prompt probable cause hearing following the seizure of money involved in a structuring offense (i.e., structuring currency transactions to evade currency reporting requirements). Finally, the bill requires the annual report on deposits to the DOJ Assets Forfeiture Fund to specify total deposits from each type of forfeiture.

Bill· SS. 122 (119th)referred

Qualified Immunity Act of 2025

United States · United States Congress · 16 January 2025

Qualified Immunity Act of 2025 This bill provides statutory authority for qualified immunity for law enforcement officers in civil cases involving constitutional violations. Current law provides a statutory civil cause of action against state and local government actors (e.g., law enforcement officers) for violations of constitutional rights, also known as Section 1983 lawsuits. The Supreme Court has also found an implied cause of action against federal law enforcement officers in certain situations (e.g., Fourth Amendment violations), also known as Bivens lawsuits. However, under the judicial doctrine of qualified immunity, government officials performing discretionary duties are generally shielded from civil liability, unless their actions violate clearly established rights of which a reasonable person would have known. The bill provides statutory authority for these principles with respect to law enforcement officers. Specifically, under the bill, law enforcement officers are entitled to qualified immunity if (1) at the time of the alleged violation, the constitutional right at issue was not clearly established or the state of the law was not sufficiently clear that any reasonable officer would have known that the conduct was unconstitutional; or (2) a court has held that the specific conduct at issue is constitutional. The bill applies to federal, state, and local law enforcement officers. It also specifies that law enforcement agencies and local governments may not be held liable if their officers are entitled to qualified immunity.

Bill· SS. 65 (119th)referred

Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025

United States · United States Congress · 9 January 2025

Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025  This bill allows a qualified individual to carry a concealed handgun into or possess a concealed handgun in another state that allows its residents to carry concealed firearms. A qualified individual must (1) be eligible to possess, transport, or receive a firearm under federal law; (2) carry a valid photo identification document; and (3) carry a valid state-issued concealed carry permit, or be eligible to carry a concealed firearm in his or her state of residence.  

Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 2 (119th)referred

A joint resolution proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States relative to the line item veto, a limitation on the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve, and requiring a vote of two-thirds of the membership of both Houses of Congress on any legislation raising or imposing new taxes or fees.

United States · United States Congress · 8 January 2025

This joint resolution proposes constitutional amendments that (1) authorize the President to reduce or disapprove any appropriation in a bill or joint resolution using a line-item veto; (2) prohibit Members of Congress from serving more than six terms in the House of Representatives or two terms in the Senate; and (3) prohibit a chamber of Congress from agreeing to legislation that imposes, authorizes, or raises any tax or fee unless the legislation contains no other subject and is agreed to by an affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the chamber. 

Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 1 (119th)referred

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to limiting the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.

United States · United States Congress · 7 January 2025

This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution establishing term limits for individuals serving in the Senate and the House of Representatives. The proposed amendment makes an individual who has served two terms in the Senate ineligible for appointment or election to the Senate and an individual who has served three terms as a Member of the House of Representatives ineligible for election to the House of Representatives. The joint resolution provides that the amendment shall be valid when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the states within seven years after the date of its submission for ratification. Under Article V of the Constitution, both chambers of Congress may propose an amendment by a vote of two-thirds of all Members present for such vote. A proposed amendment must be ratified by the states as prescribed in Article V and as specified by Congress.

Bill· Initiatiefwetgeving2025Z14707open

Proposal of law by member Michon-Derkzen to amend the Municipalities Act and the Public Bodies of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba Act in connection with the addition of a power for mayors and governors to promote the maintenance of public order with regard to online calls (Online Incited Public Disruption Act)

Original: Voorstel van wet van het lid Michon-Derkzen tot Wijziging van de Gemeentewet en de Wet openbare lichamen Bonaire, Sint Eustatius en Saba in verband met de toevoeging van een bevoegdheid voor burgemeesters en gezaghebbers ter bevordering van de handhaving van de openbare orde met betrekking tot online oproepen (Wet online aangejaagde openbare-ordeverstoring)

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 14 July 2025

Translated from Dutch

Voorstel van wet van het lid Michon-Derkzen tot Wijziging van de Gemeentewet en de Wet openbare lichamen Bonaire, Sint Eustatius en Saba in verband met de toevoeging van een bevoegdheid voor burgemeesters en gezaghebbers ter bevordering van de handhaving van de openbare orde met betrekking tot online oproepen (Wet online aangejaagde openbare-ordeverstoring)

Motion· Motie2025Z21631adopted

Amended motion by member Kostić about ensuring that simplifications in European legislation and regulations do not lead to additional damage to health, nature and the environment (t.v. 21501-08-1019)

Original: Gewijzigde motie van het lid Kostić over borgen dat vereenvoudigingen in Europese wet- en regelgeving niet leiden tot extra schade aan gezondheid, natuur en milieu (t.v.v. 21501-08-1019)

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 9 December 2025

Translated from Dutch

Gewijzigde motie van het lid Kostić over borgen dat vereenvoudigingen in Europese wet- en regelgeving niet leiden tot extra schade aan gezondheid, natuur en milieu (t.v.v. 21501-08-1019)

Bill· Wetgeving2025Z18975adopted

Amendment to the Temporary Groningen Act and the Mining Act in connection with the implementation of various measures from the government's response to the report of the parliamentary inquiry committee into natural gas extraction in Groningen

Original: Wijziging van de Tijdelijke wet Groningen en de Mijnbouwwet in verband met de uitvoering van diverse maatregelen uit de kabinetsreactie op het rapport van de parlementaire enquêtecommissie aardgaswinning Groningen

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 8 October 2025

Translated from Dutch

Wijziging van de Tijdelijke wet Groningen en de Mijnbouwwet in verband met de uitvoering van diverse maatregelen uit de kabinetsreactie op het rapport van de parlementaire enquêtecommissie aardgaswinning Groningen

Motion· Motie2026Z10445adopted

Motion by member Diederik van Dijk et al. on targeted sanctions against Georgian Dream ministers, security officials and business networks

Original: Motie van het lid Diederik van Dijk c.s. over gerichte sancties tegen Georgische Droom-ministers, veiligheidsfunctionarissen en zakelijke netwerken

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 19 May 2026

Translated from Dutch

Motie van het lid Diederik van Dijk c.s. over gerichte sancties tegen Georgische Droom-ministers, veiligheidsfunctionarissen en zakelijke netwerken

Record· Brief regering2026Z09912open

Afwegingskader bestuursrecht

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 12 May 2026

Afwegingskader bestuursrecht

Bill· Wetgeving2025Z18749concluded

Amendment to the Housing Act 2014 regarding the ban on priority for permit holders (New Rules on Housing Permit Holders Act)

Original: Wijziging van de Huisvestingswet 2014 inzake het verbod op voorrang voor vergunninghouders (Wet nieuwe regels inzake huisvesting vergunninghouders)

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 3 October 2025

Translated from Dutch

Wijziging van de Huisvestingswet 2014 inzake het verbod op voorrang voor vergunninghouders (Wet nieuwe regels inzake huisvesting vergunninghouders)

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