WashingtonWatch.com - H.R. 450, The Enumerated Powers Act

Comment by Tompainelives (April 18, 2009, 01:00:00)

Sat, 18 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Leave no authority existing not responsible to the people. Thomas Jefferson This should not even be a bill, it should be an amendment to the Constitution itself...

Comment by Leonard Henderson (April 10, 2009, 01:00:00)

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT

“The people are responsible for the character of their Congress. If that body be ignorant, reckless, and corrupt, it is because the people tolerate ignorance, recklessness, and corruption. If it be intelligent, brave, and pure, it is because the people demand these high qualities... If the next centennial does not find us a great nation... it will be because those who represent the enterprise, the culture, and the morality of the nation do not aid in controlling the political forces.” --James A. Garfield...

Comment by alitl8 (April 10, 2009, 01:00:00)

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT

finally, a piece of legislation that makes sense!! "they" wont pass it :o/...

Revision by webmaster (March 17, 2009, 01:00:00)

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT

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

Detailed 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.

Status of the Legislation

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

Points in Favor

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Points Against

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Revision by webmaster (February 10, 2009, 01:00:00)

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST

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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Status of the Legislation

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

Points in Favor

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Points Against

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Status as of February 9, 2009

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST

2/9/2009: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Revision by webmaster (January 10, 2009, 01:00:00)

Sat, 10 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST

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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Status of the Legislation

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Points in Favor

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Points Against

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Revision by webmaster (January 10, 2009, 01:00:00)

Sat, 10 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST

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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Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 1/9/2009: Referred to House committee. Status: 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.

Points in Favor

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Points Against

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Status as of January 9, 2009

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST

1/9/2009: Referred to House committee. Status: 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.