My Letter to Congress: S.1319 Enumerated Powers Act

I am writing as your constituent in the 5th Congressional district of Pennsylvania. I support S.1319 - Enumerated Powers Act, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.

Because our Constitution states the conditions under which we function as a nation, those in positions of government and decision-making for what befalls the populace must be made mindful of the responsibility that carries. Having to justify any law or policy by citing its "raison d'etre" will make it harder to enact laws that do NOT uphold the Constitution. Congress needs to remember from whence its power comes.

It seems such a simple, logical thing to assume that this is always the case, one has trouble believing it must be legislated. But if that is what is needed to keep our fundamental principles in mind, then so be it. I hope that you will support the passage of this bill.

Sincerely,
Kolene Parkes

Dear Kolene,

Thank you for contacting my office. I appreciate your taking the time to share your thoughts about current issues. Please be assured that constituent correspondence will receive a reply in the near future.

Sincerely,

 

Pat Toomey

U.S. Senator, Pennsylvania

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Sincerely,
Senator Robert P. Casey, Jr.

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Dear Mr. and Mrs. Parkes:

Thank you for contacting me about S. 1248, the Enumerated Powers Act. I appreciate hearing from you about this issue.

On June 22 2011, Senator Tom Coburn introduced S.1248, which would require any action by Congress to contain an explanation of the specific constitutional authority upon which it is based. The Enumerated Powers Act was referred to the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, of which I am not a member. Please be assured that should the bill come before the full Senate for consideration, I will have your views in mind.

I can assure you that every time I face a vote on the Senate floor or in a Committee, I work closely with my colleagues and my staff to study the proposed legislation and determine whether it is consistent with the Constitution before I consider giving it my support. I strongly believe the strength of our democracy today is a testament to the enduring relevance of the Constitution and the wisdom of our founding fathers.

Again, thank you for sharing your thoughts with me. Please do not hesitate to contact me in the future about this or any other matter of importance to you.

If you have access to the internet, I encourage you to visit my website, http://casey.senate.gov. I invite you to use this online office as a comprehensive resource to stay up-to-date on my work in Washington, request assistance from my office or share with me your thoughts on the issues that matter most to you and to Pennsylvania.

Sincerely,
Bob Casey
United States Senator