US HJR54 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 5-0)
Status: Introduced on July 24 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-09-13 - 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 July 24 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-09-13 - 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
Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits U.S. courts, including the Supreme Court, from basing opinions or rulings on international laws, treaties, or religious laws. Makes any action of a court in violation of such prohibition null and void.
Title
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the use of foreign law as authority in Federal courts.
Sponsors
| Rep. John Culberson [R-TX] | Rep. Rob Bishop [R-UT] | Rep. Trey Gowdy [R-SC] | Rep. Sam Johnson [R-TX] |
| Rep. Mick Mulvaney [R-SC] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-09-13 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. |
| 2013-07-24 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
Subjects
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Federal appellate courts
Federal district courts
International law and treaties
Judicial procedure and administration
Religion
State and local courts
Supreme Court
Federal appellate courts
Federal district courts
International law and treaties
Judicial procedure and administration
Religion
State and local courts
Supreme Court
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-joint-resolution/54/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hjres54/BILLS-113hjres54ih.pdf |
