H.R.1359 - Enumerated Powers Act Sponsor: John Shadegg / 110th Congress

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110th Congress - To require Congress to specify the source of authority under the United States Constitution for the enactment of laws, and for other purposes. hidemore...
Summary
To require Congress to specify the source of authority under the United States Constitution for the enactment of laws, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
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The bill has been introduced.

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Is Congress on a Power Trip? by , Jul 1, 2008 (9:56pm)

This act would require legislators to cite the pertinent section of the Constitution whenever they wrote a bill. Congress has 28 specific areas of power, and this act is intended to curb abuses of power. Opponents say that the elastic clause is broad enough to allow a wide range of legislation, while proponents applaud this measure as a safeguard against overzealous legislators.

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