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- H.R.450
H.R.450: Enumerated Powers Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Jan. 9, 2009
- Latest Major Action Feb. 9, 2009
- See the nine similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
70 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Enumerated Powers Act - Requires each Act of Congress to contain a concise and definite statement of the constitutional authority relied upon for the enactment of each portion of that Act. Declares that failure to comply with this requirement shall give rise to a point of order in either chamber of Congress.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Judiciary
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Referred to House Rules
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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| Jan. 9, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by John Shadegg (R-Ariz.) |