US Congress House Bill 958 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on March 8 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-03-21 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Pending: House Subcommittee on the Constitution Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

We the People Act - Prohibits the Supreme Court and each federal court from adjudicating any claim or relying on judicial decisions involving: (1) state or local laws, regulations, or policies concerning the free exercise or establishment of religion; (2) the right of privacy, including issues of sexual practices, orientation, or reproduction; or (3) the right to marry without regard to sex or sexual orientation where based upon equal protection of the laws. Allows the Supreme Court and the federal courts to determine the constitutionality of federal statutes, administrative rules, or procedures in considering cases arising under the Constitution. Prohibits the Supreme Court and the federal courts from issuing any ruling that appropriates or expends money, imposes taxes, or otherwise interferes with the legislative functions or administrative discretion of the states. Authorizes any party or intervener in matters before any federal court, including the Supreme Court, to challenge the jurisdiction of the court under this Act. Provides that the violation of this Act by any justice or judge is an impeachable offense and a material breach of good behavior subject to removal. Negates as binding precedent on the state courts any federal court decision that relates to an issue removed from federal jurisdiction by this Act or otherwise interfering with the legislative functions or administrative discretion of the states.

We the People Act

Rep. Ron Paul [R-TX]

Date	Chamber	Action
2011-03-21	House	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
2011-03-21	House	Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Commercial and Administrative Law.
2011-03-08	House	Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
2011-03-08	House	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E433)

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-bill/958/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hr958/BILLS-112hr958ih.pdf