H.J.Res.186

Congressional Apportionment Amendment Deadline Act

Introduced·5/14/26

Establishes a ratification deadline for the Congressional Apportionment Amendment.

The bill sets a deadline for the ratification of the Congressional Apportionment Amendment, stating that it must be ratified by three-fourths of state legislatures by December 31, 2026, to be valid. Any ratification occurring after this date will not be valid. Congress asserts its authority under Article V of the Constitution to establish such conditions for the ratification of proposed amendments.

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History

May 14

House

Introduced in House

May 14

House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.