Bill · H.J.Res. 186· House(119-HJRES-186)
Congressional Apportionment Amendment Deadline Act
- Introduced
- 5/14/2026
- Last activity
- 5/14/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Darrell Issa
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This joint resolution is titled the "Congressional Apportionment Amendment Deadline Act." It seeks to establish a specific time limit for the ratification of the Congressional Apportionment Amendment. According to the text, the amendment only becomes valid if three-fourths of the State legislatures ratify it by December 31, 2026. Any ratifications that occur after this specific date will not be considered valid for the purpose of adopting the amendment. Congress is using its authority under Article V of the Constitution to set this condition.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+2
The bill provides a clear and transparent timeline for the potential adoption of the amendment.
The opposite
Does this leave more decisions to the states?-5
The bill restricts the ability of state legislatures to ratify the amendment after the specified deadline.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Establishing a clear timeline: By setting a specific end date of December 31, 2026, the bill provides a definitive window for the Congressional Apportionment Amendment to be adopted (Section 2, subsection a). This creates a clear timeframe for the amendment process.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Limiting the window for constitutional change: The bill dictates that any ratification occurring after December 31, 2026, shall not be valid (Section 2, subsection b). This means that even if three-fourths of the States attempted to ratify the amendment after this date, it would be considered invalid for the purpose of adoption.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2Increase States Rights-5
- 5/14/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House