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S.1039: A bill 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 July 17, 1995
- Latest Major Action Oct. 10, 1995
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
19 (All 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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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
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Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property.
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| July 17, 1995 |
Introduced in the Senate by Spencer Abraham (R-Mich.) |