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IA119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. J. RES. 186IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMay 14, 2026Mr. Issa submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryJOINT RESOLUTIONEstablishing a ratification deadline for the Congressional Apportionment Amendment.

1.

Short title

This joint resolution may be cited as the Congressional Apportionment Amendment Deadline Act.

2.

Ratification deadline

(a)

In general

Notwithstanding the absence of a ratification deadline at the time of proposal, the Congressional Apportionment Amendment shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution only if it is ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States not later than December 31, 2026.(b)

Validity after deadline

Any ratification of such amendment occurring after the date specified in subsection (a) shall not be valid for purposes of adopting the amendment.

3.

Congressional authority

Congress asserts its authority under Article V of the Constitution of the United States to establish reasonable conditions for the ratification of proposed amendments, including the imposition of a ratification deadline.