HJRES 57
111th Congress
House
Government Operations and Politics
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Corporate finance and management
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Securities
Preserving Capitalism in America Amendment
Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 23, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Jun 25, 2009
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7256)
Jun 23, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 23, 2009
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Constitutional Amendment - Preserving Capitalism in America Amendment - Prohibits the United States from owning, subscribing to, or otherwise having any interest in the stock or equity of any company, association, or corporation, except for any public authority or any public use corporation, or any investments through any pension funds.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Committees of jurisdiction
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