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

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Eliminates the force and effect of any treaty provision which denies or abridges any constitutionally enumerated rights. Prohibits a treaty from permitting any foreign power or international organization to supervise, control, or adjudicate (1) the rights of U.S. citizens within the United States or (2) matters essentially within the domestic jurisdiction of the United States. Predicates the effectiveness of a treaty as internal law of the United States upon the passage of appropriate legislation. Requires executive agreements with foreign powers or international organizations to be made in the manner and to the extent prescribed by law.

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Timeline

1. 30 January 1980

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 30 January 1980

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 30 January 1980

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 30 January 1980

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-14] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Collins, James M. [R-TX-3] · R · Cosponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

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