Bill115th CongressFiled Jan 12, 2017Government Operations and Politics
S.J.Res. 4
A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Death with Dignity Act of 2016.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jan 12, 2017)
This joint resolution nullifies the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Death with Dignity Act of 2016, signed by the Mayor of the District on December 19, 2016, and transmitted on January 6, 2017, to Congress pursuant to the District of Columbia Home Rule Act. The D.C. Act authorizes terminally ill patients to request and to be prescribed medication to end their lives.
What just happenedJan 12, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK](R-OK)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateJan 12, 2017
- Jan 12, 2017IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee - Jan 12, 2017IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate