Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to give States the right to repeal Federal laws and regulations when ratified by the legislatures of two-thirds of the several States.

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Bill Number

HJRES 115

Introduced

May 21, 2014

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

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Administrative law and regulatory procedures Constitution and constitutional amendments Government Operations and Politics Intergovernmental relations State and local government operations

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Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Authorizes the repeal of any federal law or regulation when the legislatures of two-thirds of the states approve resolutions for this purpose that particularly describe the provisions to be repealed.

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Jul 21, 2014

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
May 21, 2014

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 21, 2014

Introduced in House

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