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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the authority of Congress and the States to regulate corporations, limited liability companies, and other corporate entities established by the laws of any State, the United States, or any foreign state.
12/29/2022, 10:48 PM
Summary of Bill HJRES 85
Bill 117 hjres 85 proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the United States that aims to clarify the authority of Congress and the States in regulating corporations, limited liability companies, and other corporate entities established by the laws of any State, the United States, or any foreign state.
The bill seeks to address the issue of corporate regulation, which has been a topic of debate and controversy in recent years. By amending the Constitution, the bill aims to provide clear guidelines on the extent of Congress and State authority in regulating these corporate entities.
If passed, this amendment would have significant implications for the business and legal landscape in the United States. It would likely impact how corporations are governed, how they conduct business, and how they are held accountable for their actions. Overall, Bill 117 hjres 85 represents an important step in clarifying the regulatory powers of Congress and the States in relation to corporations and other corporate entities. It will be interesting to see how this bill progresses through the legislative process and what impact it may have on the corporate world in the future.
The bill seeks to address the issue of corporate regulation, which has been a topic of debate and controversy in recent years. By amending the Constitution, the bill aims to provide clear guidelines on the extent of Congress and State authority in regulating these corporate entities.
If passed, this amendment would have significant implications for the business and legal landscape in the United States. It would likely impact how corporations are governed, how they conduct business, and how they are held accountable for their actions. Overall, Bill 117 hjres 85 represents an important step in clarifying the regulatory powers of Congress and the States in relation to corporations and other corporate entities. It will be interesting to see how this bill progresses through the legislative process and what impact it may have on the corporate world in the future.
Congressional Summary of HJRES 85
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment declaring that (1) the rights enumerated in the Constitution and other rights retained by the people are the rights of natural persons; (2) the terms "people," "person," and "citizen" as used in the Constitution do not include corporate entities; and (3) corporate entities are subject to such regulation as the people, through representatives in Congress and state representatives, may determine reasonable, consistent with the powers of Congress and the states.
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Current Status of Bill HJRES 85
Bill HJRES 85 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 29, 2022. Bill HJRES 85 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on April 29, 2022. Bill HJRES 85's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. as of November 1, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HJRES 85
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HJRES 85
Primary Policy Focus
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesPotential Impact Areas
- Constitution and constitutional amendments
- Corporate finance and management
- Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
- First Amendment rights
- Political advertising
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HJRES 85
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the authority of Congress and the States to regulate corporations, limited liability companies, and other corporate entities established by the laws of any State, the United States, or any foreign state.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the authority of Congress and the States to regulate corporations, limited liability companies, and other corporate entities established by the laws of any State, the United States, or any foreign state.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HJRES 85
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