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- H.J.RES.48
H.J.RES.48: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that the rights extended by the Constitution are the rights of natural persons only.
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 30, 2017
- Latest Major Action Feb. 8, 2017
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
65 (64 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 30, 2017
Bill Summary
Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment providing that: (1) the rights protected by the Constitution are the rights of natural persons only; (2) artificial entities (such as corporations, limited liability companies, and other entities established by the laws of any state, the United States, or any foreign state) shall have no rights under the Constitution and are subject to regulation by the people,...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Feb. 8, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
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| Jan. 30, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Jan. 30, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Rick Nolan (D-Minn.) |