H.Con.Res. 98 (112th): To express the sense of the Congress that any Executive order that infringes on the powers and duties of the Congress under article I, section 8 of the Constitution, or that would require the expenditure of Federal funds not specifically appropriated for the purpose of the Executive order, is advisory only and has no force or effect unless enacted as law.

Introduced:
Jan 31, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Lynn Jenkins [R-KS2]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This resolution was introduced on January 31, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

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Introduced Jan 31, 2012
Referred to Committee Jan 31, 2012
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Last updated Jan 31, 2012.
2 pages

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1/31/2012--Introduced.
Expresses the sense of Congress that any executive order issued by the President before, on, or after the approval of this resolution that infringes on the powers and duties of Congress under article I, section 8 of the Constitution, or that would require the expenditure of federal funds not specifically appropriated for such executive order, is advisory only and has no force or effect unless enacted as law.

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