A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to force and effect of treaties.

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Eliminates the force and effect of any treaty provision which denies or abridges any constitutionally enumerated right. Prohibits a treaty from permitting any foreign power or international organization to supervise, control, or adjudicate: (1) the rights of United States citizens within the United States; or (2) matters essentially within the domestic jurisdiction of the United States. Subjects executive and other international agreements to the limitations on treaties imposed by this Amendment. Predicates the effectiveness of a treaty as U.S. law upon the passage of appropriate legislation.

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Timeline

1. 6 May 1982

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 6 May 1982

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 6 May 1982

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 7 May 1982

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law.

   Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 6 May 1982

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. McDonald, Lawrence P. [D-GA-7] · D · Sponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

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