H.J.Res. 48 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
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 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Jan 30, 2017, sponsored by Richard M. Nolan with 65 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 30, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 65
- Policy area
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
What it does
Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment providing 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 regulatio…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Richard M. Nolan (D-MN). Co-sponsors: 64 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 30, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. (Feb 8, 2017)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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