HJRES 477 · 97th Congress · International Affairs

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to force and effect of treaties.

Introduced 1982-05-06· Sponsored by Rep. McDonald, Lawrence P. [D-GA-7]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law.(1982-05-07)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Constitutional Amendment - Eliminates the force and effect of any treaty provision which denies or abridges any constitutionally enumerated right. Prohibits a treaty from permitting any foreign power or international organization to supervise, control, or adjudicate: (1) the rights of United States citizens within the United States; or (2) matters essentially within the domestic jurisdiction of the United States. Subjects executive and other international agreements to the limitations on treaties imposed by this Amendment. Predicates the effectiveness of a treaty as U.S. law upon the passage of appropriate legislation.…

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