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Enumerated Powers Act

Introduced: January 7, 1997 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps

Introduced

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Passed House

Passed Senate

To President

Became law

Jan 28, 1997

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

Jan 7, 1997

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Jan 7, 1997

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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. Provides that failure to comply shall give rise to a point of order in either House of Congress.

What's happening now January 28, 1997

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

Committees of jurisdiction 2