H.R.2270: To require Congress to specify the source of authority under the United States Constitution for the enactment of laws, and for other purposes.

About This Bill

Bill Cosponsors

103 (5 Democrats, 98 Republicans)

Bill Summary

Requires a constitutional authority clause to follow the enacting clause of any Act of Congress or the resolving clause of any joint resolution. Requires a similar clause before each title, section, subsection, or paragraph which relies on a different constitutional provision.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Sept. 6, 1995

Introduced in the House by John Shadegg (R-Ariz.)

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