Bill113th CongressFiled Jul 24, 2013Law
H.J.Res. 54
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the use of foreign law as authority in Federal courts.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 24, 2013)
Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits U.S. courts, including the Supreme Court, from basing opinions or rulings on international laws, treaties, or religious laws. Makes any action of a court in violation of such prohibition null and void.
What just happenedSep 13, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Culberson, John Abney [R-TX-7](R-TX)Sponsor
4 cosponsors4 R
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- Introduced in HouseJul 24, 2013
- Sep 13, 2013Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
- Jul 24, 2013IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Jul 24, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 24, 2013IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House