HJRES-109 : Still Just a Bill

This joint resolution nullifies the rule issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 2022, titled Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121. This bulletin provides accounting and disclosure guidance for entities related to their obligations to safeguard cryptoassets held for users of its platform.

A letter of opinion from the Government Accountability Office dated October 31, 2023, titled Securities and Exchange Commission—Applicability of the Congressional Review Act to Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121 concluded that this bulletin is a rule for purposes of the Congressional Review Act. 

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2024-07-11FloorThe Chair directed the Clerk to notify the Senate of the action of the House.House floor actions
2024-07-11VetoOn motion to refer the bill and the accompanying veto message to the Committee on Financial Services. Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2024-07-11VoteOn passage, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 228 - 184 (Roll no. 355). (text: 5/8/2024 CR H2950)House floor actions
2024-07-11PresidentThe Chair announced the unfinished business to be the consideration of the veto. (consideration: CR H4610-4611)House floor actions
2024-07-10FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the veto message of the President to H.J. Res. 109, the Chair put the question on will the House, on reconsideration, pass H.J. Res. 109, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding. Under the Constitution, the vote must be taken by the yeas and nays. Further proceedings were postponed until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2024-07-10FloorThe previous question was ordered without objection.House floor actions
2024-07-10FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House of June 3, 2024, the unfinished business is the further consideration of the veto message of the President on H.J. Res. 109. The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding. (consideration: CR H4543-4547)House floor actions
2024-07-10VetoThe Chair laid before the House the veto message from the President.House floor actions
2024-06-03FloorMr. Grothman asked unanimous consent That, further consideration of the veto message and the joint resolution, H.J. Res. 109, be postponed until the legislative day of July 10, 2024. Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2024-06-03FloorThe Chair announced that the objections of the President to H.J. Res. 109 would be spread at large upon the Journal, and the veto message would be printed as a House Document (118-145).House floor actions
2024-06-03FloorThe Chair laid before the House the veto message from the President.House floor actions
2024-05-31PresidentVetoed by President.House floor actions
2024-05-23FloorPresented to President.House floor actions
2024-05-20FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
2024-05-16VotePassed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 60 - 38. Record Vote Number: 169.Senate
2024-05-16FloorMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S3741-3745)Senate
2024-05-09IntroReferralReceived in the Senate.Senate
2024-05-08FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2024-05-08VoteOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 182 (Roll no. 189). (text: CR H2950)House floor actions
2024-05-08FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2981-2982)House floor actions
2024-05-08FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 109, the Chair put the question on passage of the joint resolution and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McHenry demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2024-05-08FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
2024-05-08FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 109.House floor actions
2024-05-08FloorRule provides for consideration of H.R. 6192, H.R. 7109, H.J. Res. 109 and H.R. 2925. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 6192 under a structured rule and H.R. 7109, H.J. Res. 109, and H.R. 2925 under a closed rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 6192, H.R. 7109, and H.J. Res. 109, and thirty minutes of general debate on H.R. 2925. One motion to recommit allowed on each bill.House floor actions
2024-05-08FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1194. (consideration: CR H2950-2963)House floor actions
2024-05-06FloorRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1194 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6192, H.R. 7109, H.J. Res. 109 and H.R. 2925. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 6192 under a structured rule and H.R. 7109, H.J. Res. 109, and H.R. 2925 under a closed rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 6192, H.R. 7109, and H.J. Res. 109, and thirty minutes of general debate on H.R. 2925. One motion to recommit allowed on each bill.House floor actions
2024-05-01CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 398.House floor actions
2024-05-01CommitteeReported by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 118-480.House floor actions
2024-02-29CommitteeOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 31 - 19.House committee actions
2024-02-29CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
2024-02-01IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Financial Services.House floor actions
2024-02-01IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Finance and Financial Sector
See Subjects
  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Congressional oversight
  • Congressional-executive branch relations
  • Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

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