A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to reaffirm the principle that no person is above the law

8/7/2024, 6:05 PM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill 118 SJRes 108 is a joint resolution that proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the United States. The purpose of this amendment is to reaffirm the principle that no person is above the law. This means that everyone, regardless of their position or status, must abide by the laws of the land.

The resolution aims to address concerns about potential abuses of power and corruption by ensuring that all individuals, including government officials, are held accountable for their actions. By explicitly stating in the Constitution that no one is exempt from the law, this amendment seeks to uphold the principles of justice, equality, and accountability in the United States.

If passed, this resolution would require a two-thirds majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, as well as ratification by three-fourths of the states. It is a significant step towards ensuring that the rule of law is upheld and that no individual is able to act with impunity. Overall, Bill 118 SJRes 108 is a crucial piece of legislation that seeks to reinforce the fundamental principle that no person, regardless of their position or power, is above the law in the United States.
Congress
118

Number
SJRES - 108

Introduced on
2024-08-01

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

8/1/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill 118 SJRes 108 is a joint resolution that proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the United States. The purpose of this amendment is to reaffirm the principle that no person is above the law. This means that everyone, regardless of their position or status, must abide by the laws of the land.

The resolution aims to address concerns about potential abuses of power and corruption by ensuring that all individuals, including government officials, are held accountable for their actions. By explicitly stating in the Constitution that no one is exempt from the law, this amendment seeks to uphold the principles of justice, equality, and accountability in the United States.

If passed, this resolution would require a two-thirds majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, as well as ratification by three-fourths of the states. It is a significant step towards ensuring that the rule of law is upheld and that no individual is able to act with impunity. Overall, Bill 118 SJRes 108 is a crucial piece of legislation that seeks to reinforce the fundamental principle that no person, regardless of their position or power, is above the law in the United States.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to reaffirm the principle that no person is above the law

Policy Areas
Crime and Law Enforcement

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Latest Action8/1/2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.