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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
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Sept. 6, 1995
- Latest Major Action Oct. 2, 1995
- See the nine similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
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
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
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Sept. 6, 1995 |
Introduced in the House by John Shadegg (R-Ariz.) |