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- H.J.RES.98
H.J.RES.98: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to applying laws equally to the citizens of the United States and the Federal Government.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Oct. 23, 2013
- Latest Major Action Jan. 9, 2014
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
8 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits Congress from making any law that is applicable to a U.S. citizen but not equally applicable to: (1) Congress; (2) the executive branch, including the President, Vice President, ambassadors, other public ministers and consuls, and all other officers of the United States, including those provided for under the Constitution and by law; and (3) Justices of the Supreme Court and judges of inferior courts.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Jan. 9, 2014 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
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| Oct. 23, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Oct. 23, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Jeffrey Duncan (R-S.C.) |