Separation of Powers Restoration and Second Amendment Protection Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 6, 2016)
Separation of Powers Restoration and Second Amendment Protection Act
This bill expresses the sense of Congress that any executive order, memoranda, proclamation, or signing statement issued by the President that infringes on the powers and duties of Congress under article I, section 8 of the Constitution or the Second Amendment, or that would require the expenditure of federal funds not specifically appropriated for such executive action, is advisory only and has no force or effect unless enacted as law.
The bill nullifies any such executive action and prohibits the use of appropriated funds to promulgate or enforce any such action.
The following persons may bring a civil action in an appropriate U.S. district court to challenge the validity of any such executive action: (1) any Member or either or both chambers of Congress, (2) the highest governmental official of any state or political subdivision if the challenged action infringes on a power of such state under any congressional enactment or relevant treaty, and (3) any person aggrieved of the challenged executive action with respect to a liberty or property interest adversely affected directly by the executive action.
What just happenedFeb 3, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJan 6, 2016
- Feb 3, 2016Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee - Jan 6, 2016IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jan 6, 2016IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H94-95)
- Jan 6, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 6, 2016IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House