H.CON.RES.236: To express the sense of the Congress that any Executive order that infringes on the powers and duties of the Congress under article I, section 8 of the Constitution, or that would require the expenditure of Federal funds not specifically appropriated for the purpose of the Executive order, is advisory only unless enacted as law.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about congress
  • Introduced March 5, 1998
  • Latest Major Action March 5, 1998

Bill Summary

Provides that any Executive order issued by the President that infringes on the powers and duties of the Congress under the Constitution, or that would require the expenditure of Federal funds not specifically appropriated for the purpose of the Executive order, shall be advisory only unless enacted as law.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
March 5, 1998

Introduced in the House by Jack Metcalf (R-Wash.)

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