H.J.Res. 3 (112th): Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to parental rights.

Introduced:
Jan 05, 2011 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. John Fleming [R-LA4]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This resolution was introduced on January 5, 2011, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jan 05, 2011
Referred to Committee Jan 05, 2011
Cosponsors
17 cosponsors (17R) (show)
Committees

House Judiciary

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Last updated Jan 05, 2011.
2 pages

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1/5/2011--Introduced.
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.
Declares that no treaty may be adopted nor shall any source of international law be employed to supersede, modify, interpret, or apply to the rights guaranteed by this amendment.

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