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H.J.RES.15: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States barring Federal unfunded mandates to the States.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Jan. 7, 1997
- Latest Major Action Jan. 28, 1997
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits obligating States to take any action under Federal law (other than the Constitution) enacted after ratification unless the expenses of taking such action are paid by the Federal Government. Prohibits the Congress from imposing any conditions upon spending grants to the States unless such conditions are substantially related to the specific subject matter to which the funds are expended.
(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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Jan. 7, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Bob Franks (R-N.J.) |