Bill116th CongressFiled Jan 30, 2019Families
H.J.Res. 36
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to parental rights.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 30, 2019)
Constitutional Amendment
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment stating that
- the liberty of parents to direct the upbringing, education, and care of their children is a fundamental right;
- the parental right to direct education includes the right to choose, as an alternative to public education, private, religious, or home schools, and the right to make reasonable choices within public schools for one's child;
- neither the United States nor any state shall infringe upon these rights without demonstrating that its governmental interest as applied to the person is of the highest order and not otherwise served;
- the parental rights guaranteed by this amendment shall not be denied or abridged on account of disability; and
- this amendment shall not be construed to apply to a parental action or decision that would end life.
What just happenedJan 30, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Banks, Jim [R-IN-3](R-IN)Sponsor
19 cosponsors19 R
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- Introduced in HouseJan 30, 2019
- Jan 30, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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