H.R.1359 - Enumerated Powers Act

To require Congress to specify the source of authority under the United States Constitution for the enactment of laws, and for other purposes. view all titles (2)

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  • Official: To require Congress to specify the source of authority under the United States Constitution for the enactment of laws, and for other purposes. as introduced.
  • Short: Enumerated Powers Act as introduced.

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04/03/11
H.R.1359: Temporary CDBG Public Services Flexibility Act of 2011 ...

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01/01/09
Pecozbill: Congress runs amok -- American citizens fiddle! Why?

The Enumerated Powers Act (H.R. 1359 & S. 3159) would require all legislation introduced in Congress to ‘contain a concise and definite statement of the constitutional authority’ empowering Congress to enact it. ...

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12/20/08
Support progressive conservative legislation

Support passage of legislation such as HR 1359, The Enumerated Powers Act, which would require Congress to specify the source of authority under the United States Constitution for the enactment of laws, and for other purposes. ...

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12/19/08
NORML Blog » Blog Archive » Tick-Tock, Tick-Tock: Who Will Be ...

H.R. 1359, the “Enumerated Powers Act”. This bill highlights the importance of the Tenth Amendment and forces a continual reexamination of the role of the federal government. For American’s information: ...

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12/11/08
Be On The Right Side: Ronald Reagan on the economy

I HATE Keith Olbermann WITH A PASSION · The Vice Presidential debate · Update HR:1359 · Where was Congress? Vote McCain.. Followers (0). Follow this blog · Stop following. Be the first to follow this blog. 0 Followers View All M

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12/11/08
Be On The Right Side: Where was Congress? Vote McCain..

I HATE Keith Olbermann WITH A PASSION · The Vice Presidential debate · Update HR:1359 · Where was Congress? Vote McCain.. Followers (0). Follow this blog · Stop following. Be the first to follow this blog. 0 Followers View All M

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12/11/08
Be On The Right Side: Make Way For Big Goverment (By William Rusher)

I HATE Keith Olbermann WITH A PASSION · The Vice Presidential debate · Update HR:1359 · Where was Congress? Vote McCain.. Followers (0). Follow this blog · Stop following. Be the first to follow this blog. 0 Followers View All M

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12/11/08
Be On The Right Side: Update HR:1359

If we had HR:1359 12 years ago the de-regulation of the housing market would have never came to furition. I rest my case, Damm maybe I should run no Im not retarded enough. Write or call your congress person if you dont know who they ...

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12/01/08
THE VAST RIGHT WING CONSPIRACY IS BACK: Ronald Reagan on the economy

Make Way For Big Goverment (By William Rusher) · W. Joe the plumber? Did You Know · I HATE Keith Olbermann WITH A PASSION · The Vice Presidential debate · ► September (2). Update HR:1359 · Where was Congress? Vote Mc

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11/26/08
THE VAST RIGHT WING CONSPIRACY IS BACK: Martin Luther King Jr. was ...

Make Way For Big Goverment (By William Rusher) · W. Joe the plumber? Did You Know · I HATE Keith Olbermann WITH A PASSION · The Vice Presidential debate · ► September (2). Update HR:1359 · Where was Congress? Vote Mc

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11/23/08
Support progressive conservative legislation

Support passage of legislation such as HR 1359, The Enumerated Powers Act, which would require Congress to specify the source of authority under the United States Constitution for the enactment of laws, and for other purposes. ...

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11/05/08
The (R)eckoning, Part 1

ALL Republican Congressmembers should co-sponsor HR 1359, the Enumerated Powers Act, and introduce this legislation firstly to make their intentions clear. The fact that this proposal seems necessary is almost asinine, and opposition to ...

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11/05/08
The (R)eckoning, Part 1

ALL Republican Congressmembers should co-sponsor HR 1359, the Enumerated Powers Act, and introduce this legislation firstly to make their intentions clear. The fact that this proposal seems necessary is almost asinine, and opposition to ...

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11/01/08
Enumerated Powers Act Brings the Constitution to Capitol Hill

The Enumerated Powers Act (H.R. 1359) would require all legislation introduced in Congress to "contain a concise and definite statement of the constitutional authority" empowering Congress to enact it.[1] Bills lacking such a statement ...

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10/22/08
Inexorable, creeping statism (WARNING: Not really gun related ...

I’d love to see H.R. 1359/S. 3159, the “Enumerated Powers Act,” pass, along with some version of the “Read the Bills Act,” but am not so gullible as to either believe I’ll ever see that happen, or that even with both bills sig

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10/17/08
Inexorable, creeping statism (WARNING: Not really gun related)

I\'d love to see HR 1359/S. 3159, the "Enumerated Powers Act" pass, along with some version of the "Read the Bills Act," but am not so gullible as to either believe I\'ll ever see that happen, or that even with both bills signed

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10/17/08
Inexorable, creeping statism (WARNING: Not really gun related)

I'd love to see HR 1359/S. 3159, the "Enumerated Powers Act," pass, along with some version of the "Read the Bills Act," but am not so gullible as to either believe I'll ever see that happen, or that even with both bills signed

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10/05/08
You Want to REALLY Change Things???

HR 1359: Enumerated Powers Act To require Congress to specify the source of authority under the United States Constitution for the enactment of laws, and for other purposes. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 6, 2007 ...

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09/30/08
Communication to Excess

Please bring John Shadegg's 'Enumerated Powers Act' (HR 1359) to a vote as soon as possible, and please do all you can to support the passage of this bill. I'd rather you pass the Enumerated Powers Act instead of the Bailout. ...

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09/29/08
Update HR:1359

If we had HR:1359 12 years ago the de-regulation of the housing market would have never came to furition. I rest my case, Damm maybe I should run no Im not retarded enough. Write or call your congress person if you dont know who they ...

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09/23/08
procedures do make a difference!

the enumerated powers act (hr 1359) is largely symbolic. but its passage would require congress to include the constitutional justification for each piece of legislation right in the bill. this requirement would create a record of shame ...

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09/08/08
beck: so what?

2) do you support or oppose the enumerated powers act (hr 1359/s. 3159), and why? 3) what is your interpretation, in detail, of the first amendment's command that "congress shall make no law...abridging the freedom of speech"? ...

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09/06/08
[Downsize DC] to change procedures... | This is no place

The Enumerated Powers Act (HR 1359) is largely symbolic. But its passage would require Congress to include the Constitutional justification for each piece of legislation right in the bill. This requirement would create a record of shame ...

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09/02/08
Procedural Matters

The Enumerated Powers Act (HR 1359) is largely symbolic. But its passage would require Congress to include the Constitutional justification for each piece of legislation right in the bill. This requirement would create a record of shame ...

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08/20/08
they could have just asked me.....

in case you are not aware of this act (s. 3159/hr1359), it requires congress to “specify the source of authority under the united states constitution for the enactment of laws.” while studying the sexual arousal of women under the ...

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08/19/08
Enumerated Powers Act

IS Introduced in House - HR1359.IH The "Enumerated Powers Act" would force Congress to cite its Constitutional authority for every law it passes or for spending taxpayer money. You can look up the bills at http://thomas.loc.gov/ ...

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08/04/08
would the "enumerated powers act" achieve anything?

the enumerated powers act (hr 1359) would require all legislation introduced in congress to "contain a concise and definite statement of the constitutional authority" empowering congress to enact it. bills lacking such a statement or ...

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07/29/08
Enumerated Powers Act Brings the Constitution to Capitol Hill

The Enumerated Powers Act (H.R. 1359) would require all legislation introduced in Congress to "contain a concise and definite statement of the constitutional authority" empowering Congress to enact it. ...

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07/29/08
Enumerated Powers Act Brings the Constitution to Capitol Hill

At first glance, it seems like the least controversial bill ever put before Congress. The Enumerated Pow­ers Act (HR 1359) would require all legislation introduced in Congress to "contain a conc...

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07/29/08
Enumerated Powers Act Brings the Constitution to Capitol Hill

At first glance, it seems like the least controversial bill ever put before Congress. The Enumerated Pow­ers Act (HR 1359) would require all legislation introduced in Congress to "contain a conc...

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