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H.J.Res. 159 (95th)

Joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States guaranteeing the right to life to the unborn, the ill, the aged, or the incapacitated.

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Introduced

19 January 1977

Last action

19 January 1977 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Rep. Gaydos, Joseph M. [D-PA-20]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

1 August 2024

Rule of law

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Extends due process and equal protection to an individual from the moment of conception. Prohibits the deprivation of human life on account of age, illness, or incapacity.

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Timeline

  1. 19 January 1977

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 19 January 1977

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 19 January 1977

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

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