H.J.Res. 42 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to parental rights.
H.J.Res. 42 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Mar 31, 2009, sponsored by Pete Hoekstra with 141 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 31, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 141
- Policy area
- Families
What it does
Constitutional Amendment - States that the liberty of parents to direct the upbringing and education of their children is a fundamental right. States that neither the United States nor any state shall infringe upon this right without demonstrating that its governmental interest as applied to the person is of the highest order and not otherwise served.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Pete Hoekstra (R-MI). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 139 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 31, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. (Apr 27, 2009)
Other Families bills in the 111th Congress
- S. 735: Protecting Incentives for the Adoption of Children with Special Needs Act of 2009
- S. 3817: CAPTA Reauthorization Act of 2010
- H.R. 618: White House Conference on Children and Youth in 2010 Act
- H.R. 1505: Birth Parent Assistance Act of 2009
- S. 2980: A bill to protect the democratic process and the right of the people of the District of Columbia…
- H.R. 4116: FVPSA Reauthorization Act of 2009
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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