Search Results: keywords:"fourteenth amendment"

  • S. 3588 — To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit Federal funds for election administration for States misusing the Fourteenth Amendment for political purposes, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:659

    The bill, titled the “Constitutional Election Integrity Act,” aims to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 by blocking Federal election funds for states that misuse the Fourteenth Amendment for political purposes. Specifically, it prohibits funds to states where officials prevent eligible...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to stop giving money to states for elections if they try to unfairly keep certain presidential candidates off the list people vote from by misusing a specific rule in the Constitution. It also says that only special federal judges can decide if someone should be on the voting list for president, and they must do it quickly.

  • H. R. 9534 — To enforce the rights protected by the Second and Fourteenth Amendments against the States.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,066

    H.R. 9534, titled the “National Constitutional Carry Act,” aims to enforce the rights protected by the Second and Fourteenth Amendments against the States. The bill asserts that the Second Amendment guarantees the right to carry firearms in public, and prohibits States from...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 9534 is a bill that says people who can legally own a gun should be allowed to carry it in public anywhere in the U.S., but some special places can still say no if they let people know clearly.

  • H. RES. 1121 — Recognizing the 158th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1866.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:213

    H. RES. 1121 recognizes the 158th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, highlighting its significance as the first federal law to define citizenship and ensure equal protection under the law for all citizens, regardless of race. The resolution recalls how the Act was passed to combat...

    Simple Explanation

    This bill is like a big "Happy Birthday" to an old and important rule from a long time ago that said everyone should be treated the same way by the law, no matter their skin color. It's a way to remember how this rule helped make sure all people in America have the same rights.