H.R. 2458 (109th): Enumerated Powers Act

Introduced:
May 18, 2005 (109th Congress, 2005–2006)
Sponsor:
Rep. John Shadegg [R-AZ3]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead:
This bill was re-introduced as H.R. 1359 (110th) on Mar 06, 2007.

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Status

This bill was introduced on May 18, 2005, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced May 18, 2005
Cosponsors
31 cosponsors (31R) (show)
Committees

House Judiciary

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Full Title

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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Last updated May 18, 2005.
2 pages

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5/18/2005--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 House of Congress.

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The bill contains the following citations to other parts of U.S. law:

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  • 1 U.S.C. Chapter 2