Posted on 04/09/2009 8:45:12 PM PDT by JSDude1
As a reminder of the federal government's limited powers, 20 representatives want to ensure that every single piece of legislation passing through Congress includes a statement citing specific constitutional authority for enacting it.
Sponsored by Rep. John Shadegg, R-Ariz., H.R. 450, or the Enumerated Powers Act, states, "Each Act of Congress shall contain a concise and definite statement of the constitutional authority relied upon for the enactment of each portion of that Act. The failure to comply with this section shall give rise to a point of order in either House of Congress. …"
When he introduced the proposal Jan. 9, Shadegg gave a House floor speech reminding his colleagues of limited authority granted in the 10th Amendment of the United States Constitution.
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The Commerce Clause!
That was easy.
I’m holding my breath until this one gets passed. I certainly respect the gentleman from AZ for getting it out there. What a difference this would make in our lives.........
It’s a wonderful idea, and it might have had a chance had he introduced it when the Pubbies had the White House and majorities in the house and Senate.
Why did he wait so long?
Might this be just more posturing by those who never had a problem passing law after law and spending their brains out when they were in control?
Just a thought. Better late than never, I guess.
Enumetated powers bump!
Amazing that it takes a new LAW to FOLLOW the LAW....
WINDOW DRESSINGS are in AISLE 5
[Be careful though - Michelle’s stylist was just in there...]
</ lame attempt at humor by a medication-altered mind — I think my doctor gave me a portable drug store for my bronchitis yesterday>
Anyway, even if the ones proposing this are giving it the old “college-try” I will commend them, but I think we’re past this... Besides, it’ll just give them one more excuse NOT to read the BILLS!!!! “Well, they SAID it was Constitutional!”
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While this should have been part of the original Constitution, there is no way shy of gun fire that this passes in the current Congress.
Will never pass...
Great points....why wait indeed?!?!
President Reagon required this of his staff for any new regulation. It cut down on a lot of BS.
I'm sure the prevailing Democrat reaction was to wildly guffaw in the face of these 20 Republicans and mock them as fools.
The GOP had its chance. They blew it.
**The Commerce Clause!
That was easy.**
or 16th Amendment ... OR ...
the Always Missquoted (by LIbes)
Provide for Common Defense and General WElfare.
Or .. how about.....
Any law found to be Unconstitutional, ALL Congressional Delegates, AND President, having voted in the affirmative, are Personally FINANCIALLY LIABLE for all Court costs and legal fees for the individual having brought suit.
Or, instead be STONED or BOTH!!
It may be a start, but it will not get Congress’ attention. Only this will: http://pushbackuntil.com. We need a few hundred thousand - hopefully a million - people in D.C. this fall. Otherwise, we can only watch as Congress drives us deeper towards bankruptcy.
Push Back Until!
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