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- H.J.RES.85
H.J.RES.85: 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, and other corporate entities established by the laws of any State, the United States
About This Bill
- Introduced April 29, 2022
- Latest Major Action Nov. 1, 2022
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Bill Version
- Introduced in House - April 29, 2022
Bill Summary
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment declaring that (1) the rights enumerated in the Constitution and other rights retained by the people are the rights of natural persons; (2) the terms "people," "person," and "citizen" as used in the Constitution do not include corporate entities; and (3) corporate entities are subject to such regulation as the people, through representatives in Congress and state representatives, may...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Nov. 1, 2022 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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April 29, 2022 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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April 29, 2022 |
Introduced in the House by Joe Morelle (D-N.Y.) |