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- H.J.RES.21
H.J.RES.21: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the authority of Congress and the States to regulate corporations, limited liability companies or other corporate entities established by the laws of any State, the United States,
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about civil rights and liberties, minority issues
- Introduced Jan. 22, 2013
- Latest Major Action Feb. 28, 2013
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
37 (36 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Constitutional Amendment - Declares that: (1) the rights protected by the Constitution are intended to be the rights of natural persons; and (2) the words "people," "person," or "citizen" as used in the Constitution do not include corporations, limited liability companies, or other corporate entities established by the laws of any state, the United States, or any foreign state, and that such corporate entities are subject to such regulation as...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb. 28, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice.
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| Jan. 22, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Jan. 22, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Jim McGovern (D-Mass.) |