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.
previous 110th session of congress Other Bill Titles (2 more) 3/6/2007--Introduced.
Enumerated Powers Act - Requires each Act of Congress to contain a concise and definite statement of the constitutional authority relied upon for the enactment of each portion of that Act. Declares that failure to comply with this requirement shall give rise to a ... more
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| March 06, 2007 |
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In the News
October 31, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL CONSTITUTIONAL CONTEMPT
John Shadegg, R-Ariz., has introduced the Enumerated Powers Act (HR 1359). The Act, which has yet to be enacted into law, reads: "Each Act of Congress shall ...
October 29, 2007 Walter Williams 10/29/07
HR 1359 has 28 co-sponsors in the House of Representatives. When Shadegg introduced the Enumerated Powers Act, he explained that. ...
Blog Coverage
January 02, 2009 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 âcontain a concise and definite statement of the constitutional authorityâ empowering Congress to enact it. ...
December 21, 2008 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. ...
Source: mikegal @ UserVoice
December 20, 2008 NORML Blog » Blog Archive » Tick-Tock, Tick-Tock: Who Will Be ...
H.R. 1359, the âEnumerated Powers Actâ. This bill highlights the importance of the Tenth Amendment and forces a continual reexamination of the role of the federal government. For Americanâs information: ...
Source: NORML Blog











