H.J.Res. 186
IntroducedCongressional Apportionment Amendment Deadline Act
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119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. J. RES. 186
Establishing a ratification deadline for the Congressional Apportionment Amendment.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
May 14, 2026
Mr. Issa submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
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JOINT RESOLUTION
Establishing a ratification deadline for the Congressional Apportionment Amendment.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This joint resolution may be cited as the ``Congressional Apportionment Amendment Deadline Act''.
SEC. 2. RATIFICATION DEADLINE.
(a) In General.--Notwithstanding the absence of a ratification deadline at the time of proposal, the Congressional Apportionment Amendment shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution only if it is ratified by the legislatures of three- fourths of the several States not later than December 31, 2026.
(b) Validity After Deadline.--Any ratification of such amendment occurring after the date specified in subsection (a) shall not be valid for purposes of adopting the amendment.
SEC. 3. CONGRESSIONAL AUTHORITY.
Congress asserts its authority under Article V of the Constitution of the United States to establish reasonable conditions for the ratification of proposed amendments, including the imposition of a ratification deadline. <all>