SJRES 12
112th Congress
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A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to give States the right to repeal Federal laws and regulations when ratified by the legislatures of two-thirds of the several States.
Introduced: May 12, 2011
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Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 12, 2011
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
May 12, 2011
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2956)
May 12, 2011
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Constitutional Amendment - Authorizes the repeal of any federal law or regulation when the legislatures of two-thirds of the states approve resolutions for this purpose that particularly describe the provisions to be repealed.
What's happening now
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Committees of jurisdiction
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