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A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the authority of Congress and the States to regulate corporations, limited liability companies, and other corporate entities established by the laws of any State, the United States, or any foreign state.

USA117th CongressSJRES-11| Senate 
| Updated: 3/15/2021
Jon Tester

Jon Tester

Democratic Senator

Montana

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment declaring that (1) the rights enumerated in the Constitution and other rights retained by the people are the rights of natural persons; (2) the terms "people," "person," and "citizen" as used in the Constitution do not include corporate entities; and (3) corporate entities are subject to such regulation as the people, through representatives in Congress and state representatives, may determine reasonable, consistent with the powers of Congress and the states.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-736
A bill proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the authority of Congress and the States to regulate corporations, limited liability companies, and other corporate entities established by the laws of any State, the United States, or any foreign state.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 115-20
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the authority of Congress and the States to regulate corporations, limited liability companies, and other corporate entities established by the laws of any State, the United States, or any foreign state.
Mar 15, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Mar 15, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 1, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HJRES 117-85
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-736
    A bill proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the authority of Congress and the States to regulate corporations, limited liability companies, and other corporate entities established by the laws of any State, the United States, or any foreign state.

  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 115-20
    A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the authority of Congress and the States to regulate corporations, limited liability companies, and other corporate entities established by the laws of any State, the United States, or any foreign state.
  • March 15, 2021
    Introduced in Senate
  • March 15, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • November 1, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HJRES 117-85
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Related Bills

  • HJRES 117-85: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the authority of Congress and the States to regulate corporations, limited liability companies, and other corporate entities established by the laws of any State, the United States, or any foreign state.
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A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the authority of Congress and the States to regulate corporations, limited liability companies, and other corporate entities established by the laws of any State, the United States, or any foreign state.

USA117th CongressSJRES-11| Senate 
| Updated: 3/15/2021
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment declaring that (1) the rights enumerated in the Constitution and other rights retained by the people are the rights of natural persons; (2) the terms "people," "person," and "citizen" as used in the Constitution do not include corporate entities; and (3) corporate entities are subject to such regulation as the people, through representatives in Congress and state representatives, may determine reasonable, consistent with the powers of Congress and the states.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-736
A bill proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the authority of Congress and the States to regulate corporations, limited liability companies, and other corporate entities established by the laws of any State, the United States, or any foreign state.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 115-20
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the authority of Congress and the States to regulate corporations, limited liability companies, and other corporate entities established by the laws of any State, the United States, or any foreign state.
Mar 15, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Mar 15, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 1, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HJRES 117-85
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-736
    A bill proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the authority of Congress and the States to regulate corporations, limited liability companies, and other corporate entities established by the laws of any State, the United States, or any foreign state.

  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 115-20
    A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the authority of Congress and the States to regulate corporations, limited liability companies, and other corporate entities established by the laws of any State, the United States, or any foreign state.
  • March 15, 2021
    Introduced in Senate
  • March 15, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • November 1, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HJRES 117-85
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Jon Tester

Jon Tester

Democratic Senator

Montana

Judiciary Committee

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Related Bills

  • HJRES 117-85: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the authority of Congress and the States to regulate corporations, limited liability companies, and other corporate entities established by the laws of any State, the United States, or any foreign state.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Constitution and constitutional amendmentsCorporate finance and managementElections, voting, political campaign regulationFirst Amendment rightsPolitical advertising