US HJR89 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Republican 7-1)
Status: Introduced on April 20 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-05-17 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Pending: House Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on April 20 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-05-17 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Pending: House Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the equal application to the Senators and Representatives of the laws that apply to all citizens of the United States. Constitutional Amendment - This joint resolution prohibits Congress from making any law respecting the citizens of the United States that does not also apply to the Senators and Representatives.
Title
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the equal application to the Senators and Representatives of the laws that apply to all citizens of the United States.
Sponsors
| Rep. Ron DeSantis [R-FL] | Rep. Matt Salmon [R-AZ] | Rep. Scott Peters [D-CA] | Rep. Rod Blum [R-IA] |
| Rep. John Ratcliffe [R-TX] | Rep. Ted Poe [R-TX] | Rep. Ted Yoho [R-FL] | Rep. John Carter [R-TX] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-05-17 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. |
| 2016-04-20 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
| 2016-04-20 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Congress
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Due process and equal protection
Legislative rules and procedure
Members of Congress
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Due process and equal protection
Legislative rules and procedure
Members of Congress
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-joint-resolution/89/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hjres89/BILLS-114hjres89ih.pdf |
