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S.J.Res. 4 (115th): A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Death with Dignity Act of 2016.

The text of the resolution below is as of Jan 12, 2017 (Introduced). The resolution was not adopted.


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115th CONGRESS

1st Session

S. J. RES. 4

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

January 12, 2017

(for himself and Mr. Cassidy) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs

JOINT RESOLUTION

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

That the Congress disapproves of the action of the District of Columbia Council described as follows: The Death with Dignity Act of 2016 (D.C. Act 21–577), signed by the Mayor of the District of Columbia on December 19, 2016, and transmitted to Congress pursuant to section 602(c)(1) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act on January 6, 2017.