Legislative Research: US SJR40 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress
Other Sessions
| Session | Title/Description | Last Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 119th Congress (Introduced) | A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export of certain defense articles to Israel. [SJR40 2025 Detail][SJR40 2025 Text][SJR40 2025 Comments] | 2025-03-27 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
| 2023-2024 118th Congress (Introduced - Dead) | A joint resolution designating a "Slavery Remembrance Day" on August 20th, to serve as a reminder of the evils of slavery. [SJR40 2023 Detail][SJR40 2023 Text][SJR40 2023 Comments] | 2023-07-27 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| 2021-2022 117th Congress (Introduced - Dead) | A joint resolution formally apologizing for the nuclear legacy of the United States in the Republic of the Marshall Islands and affirming the importance of the free association between the Government of the United States and the Government of the Mar... [SJR40 2021 Detail][SJR40 2021 Text][SJR40 2021 Comments] | 2022-03-01 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S885-886) |
| 2019-2020 116th Congress (Engrossed - Dead) | This joint resolution prohibits the proposed export of various defense articles and related support services to India, Israel, South Korea, and Saudi Arabia, as described in Executive Communication 1417 and published in the Congressional Record on Ju... [SJR40 2019 Detail][SJR40 2019 Text][SJR40 2019 Comments] | 2019-06-20 Held at the desk. |
| 2017-2018 115th Congress (Introduced - Dead) | A joint resolution to provide limitations on the transfer of air-to-ground munitions from the United States to Saudi Arabia. This joint resolution prohibits the transfer to Saudi Arabia of U.S. air-to-ground munitions until the President certifies to... [SJR40 2017 Detail][SJR40 2017 Text][SJR40 2017 Comments] | 2017-04-06 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
| 2015-2016 114th Congress (Introduced - Dead) | A joint resolution approving the location of a memorial to commemorate and honor the members of the Armed Forces that served on active duty in support of Operation Desert Storm or Operation Desert Shield. [SJR40 2015 Detail][SJR40 2015 Text][SJR40 2015 Comments] | 2016-11-15 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. |
| 2013-2014 113th Congress (Passed) | Appoints Michael Lynton as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. [SJR40 2013 Detail][SJR40 2013 Text][SJR40 2013 Comments] | 2014-09-29 Became Public Law No: 113-184. |
| 2011-2012 112th Congress (Introduced - Dead) | Disapproves and nullifies the rule submitted by the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) relating to the reporting requirements for interest that relates to deposits maintained at U.S. offices of certain financial institu... [SJR40 2011 Detail][SJR40 2011 Text][SJR40 2011 Comments] | 2012-05-15 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
References Online
Legislative Citation
APA
US SJR40 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress. (2016, November 15). LegiScan. Retrieved June 29, 2026, from https://legiscan.com/US/bill/SJR40/2015
MLA
"US SJR40 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress." LegiScan. LegiScan LLC, 15 Nov. 2016. Web. 29 Jun. 2026. <https://legiscan.com/US/bill/SJR40/2015>.
Chicago
"US SJR40 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress." November 15, 2016 LegiScan. Accessed June 29, 2026. https://legiscan.com/US/bill/SJR40/2015.
Turabian
LegiScan. US SJR40 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress. 15 November 2016. https://legiscan.com/US/bill/SJR40/2015 (accessed June 29, 2026).
Subjects
Armed forces and national security
Conflicts and wars
District of Columbia
Iraq
Kuwait
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
Monuments and memorials
Conflicts and wars
District of Columbia
Iraq
Kuwait
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
Monuments and memorials
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/40/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/sjres40/BILLS-114sjres40is.pdf |
