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Affirming the constitutional right to travel freely and voluntarily within the United States, District of Columbia, Tribal lands, and the territories of the United States.
12/29/2022, 5:33 PM
Summary of Bill HRES 1212
Bill 117 HRES 1212, also known as the Affirming the constitutional right to travel freely and voluntarily within the United States, District of Columbia, Tribal lands, and the territories of the United States, is a piece of legislation that aims to reaffirm and protect the right of individuals to travel within the United States and its various territories without facing unnecessary restrictions or barriers.
The bill emphasizes the importance of the constitutional right to travel freely and voluntarily, highlighting that this right is fundamental to the principles of liberty and freedom upon which the United States was founded. It specifically mentions the District of Columbia, Tribal lands, and the territories of the United States, ensuring that individuals have the right to move within these areas without interference.
The legislation seeks to prevent any laws or regulations that would infringe upon this right to travel, ensuring that individuals are able to move freely within the country without facing discrimination or undue restrictions. It also emphasizes the importance of protecting the rights of individuals to travel for work, education, recreation, or any other lawful purpose. Overall, Bill 117 HRES 1212 aims to uphold and protect the constitutional right to travel freely within the United States and its territories, ensuring that individuals are able to move within the country without facing unnecessary obstacles or limitations.
The bill emphasizes the importance of the constitutional right to travel freely and voluntarily, highlighting that this right is fundamental to the principles of liberty and freedom upon which the United States was founded. It specifically mentions the District of Columbia, Tribal lands, and the territories of the United States, ensuring that individuals have the right to move within these areas without interference.
The legislation seeks to prevent any laws or regulations that would infringe upon this right to travel, ensuring that individuals are able to move freely within the country without facing discrimination or undue restrictions. It also emphasizes the importance of protecting the rights of individuals to travel for work, education, recreation, or any other lawful purpose. Overall, Bill 117 HRES 1212 aims to uphold and protect the constitutional right to travel freely within the United States and its territories, ensuring that individuals are able to move within the country without facing unnecessary obstacles or limitations.
Congressional Summary of HRES 1212
This resolution expresses the sense that every person has the right to travel freely within the United States and that no one should be held criminally or civilly liable for seeking, providing, or assisting with out-of-state health care services that are legal in the jurisdiction in which they are delivered.
It also expresses the sense that those whose rights are violated may seek relief through Section 1983 lawsuits (Section 1983 is a federal statute that allows individuals to sue state or local government actors for violations of constitutional rights).
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Current Status of Bill HRES 1212
Bill HRES 1212 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 28, 2022. Bill HRES 1212 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 28, 2022. Bill HRES 1212'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 HRES 1212
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 HRES 1212
Primary Policy Focus
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesAlternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 1212
Affirming the constitutional right to travel freely and voluntarily within the United States, District of Columbia, Tribal lands, and the territories of the United States.
Affirming the constitutional right to travel freely and voluntarily within the United States, District of Columbia, Tribal lands, and the territories of the United States.
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