Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the use of foreign law as authority in Federal courts.

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits U.S. courts, including the Supreme Court, from basing opinions or rulings on international laws, treaties, or religious laws. Makes any action of a court in violation of such prohibition null and void.

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Timeline

1. 24 July 2013

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 24 July 2013

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 24 July 2013

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 13 September 2013

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 24 July 2013 · Download file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 24 July 2013

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 24 July 2013

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Sponsors

• Rep. Culberson, John Abney [R-TX-7] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Johnson, Sam [R-TX-3] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Gowdy, Trey [R-SC-4] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Mulvaney, Mick [R-SC-5] · R · Sponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

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