Sources of Constitutional Authority and Proposed House Rule VII, Clause 7(c) ..

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Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

United States. Congress--Powers and duties.

United States.

Constitutional law.

Expenditures, Public.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] [publisher not identified] 2010

Summary:

Examines proposed House Rule VII, clause 7(c), which requires all bills and joint resolutions to provide a document stating "as specifically as practicable the power or powers granted to Congress in the Constitution to enact the bill or joint resolution," in order to be accepted for introduction by the House Clerk. Discusses constitutional authority for four selected categories of legislation, including authorization legislation, appropriations legislation, legislation that places conditions on the availability of Federal funds, and legislation that repeals existing laws and/or programs. Lists general types of legislation in alphabetical order, including constitutional provisions that might provide power to legislate on some aspects of this issue

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CRS-2010-AML-0471

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