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HR 4196 105th Congress House

State Sovereignty Act of 1998

Official title: To restore the division of governmental responsibilities between the national government and the States that was intended by the Framers of the Constitution, b… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To restore the division of governmental responsibilities between the national government and the States that was intended by the Framers of the Constitution, by requiring all Federal departments and agencies to comply with former Executive Order 12612.

Introduced: July 28, 1998 See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 105th Congress ended
It never became law before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 26, 1998
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Jul 14, 1998
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 14, 1998
Introduced in House
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 Latest action August 26, 1998

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

State Sovereignty Act of 1998 - Directs the head of each Federal agency to ensure that each agency activity is carried out in accordance with all the provisions of Executive Order 12612 (as in effect of October 26, 1987). Provides that Executive Order 13083, issued May 14,1998, shall have no force or effect.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Republican 3
R
Crapo, Mike
Idaho · Sep 9, 1998
 R
Moran, Jerry
Kansas · Aug 5, 1998
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Sessions, Pete
Texas · Jul 28, 1998
BALLENGER, CASS
· Jul 15, 1998
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4196: State Sovereignty Act of 1998. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-4196/
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"H.R. 4196: State Sovereignty Act of 1998." 105th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-4196/.
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H.R. 4196, 105th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-4196/.
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