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A bill to require Congress to specify the source of authority under the United States Constitution for the enactment of laws, and for other purposes.

6/19/2008--Introduced.

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.

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  • 06/19/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill Text
File name Last Updated
S.3159 Introduced in Senate06/25/2008