United States · Bill · HJRES
H.J.Res. 372 (97th)
A joint resolution to amend the Constitution to establish legislative authority in Congress and the States with respect to abortion.
Introduced
10 December 1981
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Status
Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.
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11 May 2023
Summary
Constitutional Amendment - Declares that a right to abortion is not secured by the Constitution. Grants concurrent power to Congress and the States to restrict abortions. Provides that a State law which is more restrictive than a Federal law shall govern.
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1 official file
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 10 December 1981
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/house-joint-resolution/372
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/97/hjres/372