Congressional Apportionment Amendment Deadline Act
Deadline for the Congressional Apportionment Amendment
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the House Committee on the Judiciary for review. It is considered active, but there are no upcoming votes or hearings scheduled at this time. There is no companion bill currently linked to this proposal.
Legislative Progress
This bill deals with a very old legal issue that is not a top priority for most lawmakers. It would need a lot of support to move forward quickly.
Key Points
- This bill sets a final deadline for a very old proposed change to the Constitution. The amendment was first suggested in 1789 and would change how many people each member of Congress represents.
- If this bill passes, the amendment would only become part of the Constitution if enough states approve it by December 31, 2026. Any state votes after that date would not count.
- The goal is to prevent ancient amendments from suddenly becoming law without a modern debate. This specific amendment has been sitting unfinished for over 200 years.
- Congress is using its power to set rules for how the Constitution is changed. They want to make sure any new rules reflect what people want today rather than what was proposed centuries ago.
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Congressional Apportionment Amendment Deadline Act
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