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- H.J.RES.42
H.J.RES.42: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to parental rights.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about families
- Introduced March 31, 2009
- Latest Major Action April 27, 2009
- See the ten similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
142 (3 Democrats, 140 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Constitutional Amendment - States that the liberty of parents to direct the upbringing and education of their children is a fundamental right. States that neither the United States nor any state shall infringe upon this right without demonstrating that its governmental interest as applied to the person is of the highest order and not otherwise served. Provides that no treaty may be adopted nor shall any source of international law be employed...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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| March 31, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Peter Hoekstra (R-Mich.) |