Bill119th CongressFiled Jan 21, 2026Congress
H.J.Res. 141
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require the concurrence of two-thirds of both Houses of Congress for the admission of new States into the Union.
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What it does
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What just happenedJan 21, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7](R-MI)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseJan 21, 2026
- Jan 21, 2026IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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