H.R. 450 would require Congress to specify the source of authority under the United States Constitution for the enactment of laws.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(Log inEnumerated Powers Act - Requires each Act of Congress to edit the wikicontain a concise and bedefinite statement of the firstconstitutional authority relied upon for the enactment of each portion of that Act. Declares that failure to comply with this requirement shall give rise to provide a detailed summarypoint of the bill!)order in either chamber of Congress.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 2/9/2009: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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== Points in Favor ==

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== Points Against ==

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