House Joint Resolution 36
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to parental rights.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 30, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Joint Resolution
Joint Resolution
A form of legislative measure used to propose changes in law, or to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.J.Res. or S.J.Res. Concurrent resolutions and simple resolutions are other types of resolutions. Bill is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
36
Congress
116
Policy Area
Families
Families
Primary focus of measure is child and family welfare, services, and relationships; marriage and family status; domestic violence and child abuse. Measures concerning public assistance programs or aging may fall under Social Welfare policy area.
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Summary
Constitutional Amendment
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment stating that
- the liberty of parents to direct the upbringing, education, and care of their children is a fundamental right;
- the parental right to direct education includes the right to choose, as an alternative to public education, private, religious, or home schools, and the right to make reasonable choices within public schools for one's child;
- neither the United States nor any state shall infringe upon these rights without demonstrating that its governmental interest as applied to the person is of the highest order and not otherwise served;
- the parental rights guaranteed by this amendment shall not be denied or abridged on account of disability; and
- this amendment shall not be construed to apply to a parental action or decision that would end life.
January 30, 2019
01/30/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
01/30/2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
01/30/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 3:02:54 PM