HR 5082 · 96th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

A bill to amend Title I, United States Code, to provide a procedure for reviewing ratifications of amendments to the Constitution of the United States and rescissions of such ratification.

Introduced 1979-08-02· Sponsored by Rep. Ertel, Allen E. [D-PA-17]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1979-08-02)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Requires States to give notice to Congress of any ratification or rescission of ratification of any amendment to the Constitution. Directs the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives to: (1) keep a record of such ratifications and rescissions; and (2) determine whether such ratifications and rescissions are identical to the proposed amendment. Gives Congress the sole authority to determine the validity of the adoption of an amendment or the rescission of ratification.…

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