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H.J. Res. 504 97th Congress House

A joint resolution to amend the Constitution to establish legislative authority in Congress and the States with respect to abortion.

Introduced: June 9, 1982 See on congress.gov
Congress AbortionAbortion, Birth Control, and Family PlanningConstitution and constitutional amendmentsConstitutional amendments
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This bill died when the 97th Congress ended
It never became law before the 97th Congress (1981–1982) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Passed Senate
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Became law
Jun 11, 1982
Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.
Jun 9, 1982
Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Jun 9, 1982
Introduced in House
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 Latest action June 11, 1982

Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Constitutional Amendment - Grants concurrent power to Congress and the States to restrict and prohibit abortions. Directs that a State law which is more restrictive than a law of Congress shall govern. Declares that the Constitution does not secure a right to abortion.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.J. Res. 504: A joint resolution to amend the Constitution to establish legislative authority in Congress and the States with respect to abortion.. 97th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/97-HJRES-504/
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"H.J. Res. 504: A joint resolution to amend the Constitution to establish legislative authority in Congress and the States with respect to abortion.." 97th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/97-HJRES-504/.
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H.J. Res. 504, 97th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/97-HJRES-504/.
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