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H.J.Res. 81: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding health care.

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Betty McCollum

Sponsor. Representative for Minnesota's 4th congressional district. Democrat.

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Last Updated: Feb 16, 2017
Length: 2 pages
Introduced:

Feb 16, 2017

Status:

Introduced on Feb 16, 2017

This resolution is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on February 16, 2017. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.

History

Feb 16, 2017
 
Introduced

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Ordered Reported

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Passed House (Senate next)

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Passed Senate

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Ratified by State Legislatures

H.J.Res. 81 is a joint resolution in the United States Congress.

A joint resolution is often used in the same manner as a bill. If passed by both the House and Senate in identical form and signed by the President, it becomes a law. Joint resolutions are also used to propose amendments to the Constitution.

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“H.J.Res. 81 — 115th Congress: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding health care.” www.GovTrack.us. 2017. September 21, 2018 <https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/115/hjres81>

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