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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  • pegwinn 01/01/2009 10:31am
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    Congress is supposed to be limited by the Enumerated powers. By forcing a member to cite the specific authorizing article/section of the Constitution we can move quickly to the public debate.


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