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H.J.Res. 50 (117th)

Recognizing that Article I, Section 10 of the United States Constitution explicitly reserves to the States the sovereign power to repel an invasion and defend their citizenry from the overwhelming and "imminent danger" posed by paramilitary, narco-terrorist cartels who have seized control of our southern border.

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Introduced

8 June 2021

Last action

8 June 2021 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19], Brian Babin, Jim Banks, Lance Gooden, Michael Burgess, Jeff Duncan, Rep. Cammack, Kat [R-FL-3], Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3], Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14], Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21], Yvette Herrell, Pat Fallon, Dan Bishop, Bill Johnson, Bob Good, Jack Bergman, Neal Dunn, Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1], Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9], Doug Lamborn, Pete Sessions, Blaine Luetkemeyer, Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1], Debbie Lesko, John Joyce, Kevin Hern, Alexander Mooney, Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19], W. Steube, Van Taylor, Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3], David Rouzer, Madison Cawthorn, Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6], Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25], Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27], Ronny Jackson, Steven Palazzo, Bob Gibbs, Marjorie Greene, Mike Garcia, John Rose, Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5], Richard Hudson, Rep. Rutherford, John H. [R-FL-5], Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6], Rep. Estes, Ron [R-KS-4], Jody Hice

Subjects

Rule of law, Immigration

Source updated

3 January 2025

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Summary

This joint resolution recognizes and affirms the sovereign and unilateral authority of states to defend themselves against invasion.

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Timeline

  1. 8 June 2021

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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  2. 8 June 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 8 June 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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