Bill104th CongressFiled Jul 17, 1995Congress
S. 1039
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.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jul 17, 1995)
Requires a constitutional authority clause to follow the enacting clause of any Act of Congress or the resolving clause of any joint resolution. Requires a similar clause before each title, section, subsection, or paragraph which relies on a different constitutional provision.
What just happenedOct 10, 1995
Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Abraham, Spencer [R-MI](R-MI)Sponsor
19 cosponsors19 R
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- Oct 10, 1995Committee
Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property.
Constitution, Civil Rights and Property Rights Subcommittee - Jul 17, 1995IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jul 17, 1995IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10147-10148)
- Jul 17, 1995IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate