H.J.Res. 50 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to parental rights.
H.J.Res. 50 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) was introduced on Jun 18, 2013, sponsored by Mark Meadows with 80 co-sponsors.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 18, 2013
- Co-sponsors
- 80
- Policy area
- Families
What it does
Constitutional Amendment - States that the liberty of parents to direct the upbringing, education, and care of their children is a fundamental right. Declares further that the parental right to direct education includes the right to choose public, private, religious, or home schools, and the right to make reasonable choices within public schools for one's child.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mark Meadows (R-NC). Co-sponsors: 80 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 18, 2013
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. (Jul 15, 2013)
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