H.R. 2916 (112th): Tenth Amendment Enforcement Act

Introduced:
Sep 14, 2011 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. John Culberson [R-TX7]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on September 14, 2011, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Sep 14, 2011
Referred to Committee Sep 14, 2011
Cosponsors
1 cosponsors (1R) (show)
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House Judiciary

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Full Title

To enforce the tenth article of amendment to the Constitution of the United States as it relates to the autonomous sovereign police powers of the States.

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Last updated Sep 14, 2011.
3 pages

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9/14/2011--Introduced.
Tenth Amendment Enforcement Act - Reaffirms each state's autonomous sovereign police powers under the Tenth Amendment of the Constitution to preserve and protect the safety, security, and property of citizens of the state without interference or oversight from federal authorities.
Authorizes the chief executive or a member of the legislature of a state to file a civil action to:
(1) obtain declaratory or injunctive relief to remedy any action taken by a federal authority that attempts to interfere with the state's sovereign authority, or
(2) obtain compliance with Section Four of Article IV of the Constitution (guaranteeing states a republican form of government and protecting states against invasion and domestic violence).

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