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.

H.J.Res. 48 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Apr 28, 2015, sponsored by Richard M. Nolan with 23 co-sponsors.

During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Introduced
Introduced: Apr 28, 2015
Co-sponsors: 23
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

What it does

Constitutional Amendment Declares 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, through federal, state, or local law; and…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Richard M. Nolan (D-MN). Co-sponsors: 22 Democrats, 1 Republican.

Where it stands

IntroducedApr 28, 2015
Passed the House—
Passed the Senate—
Sent to the President—
Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. (May 15, 2015)

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