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AL HJR275

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/20/2014

Primary Sponsor

Gregory Wren

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2014

AI Summary

  • Urges the United States Congress to enact a Regulation Freedom Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
  • Proposes that when one quarter of members of either the House or Senate submit written opposition to a proposed federal regulation, a majority vote of both chambers is required to adopt that regulation.
  • Cites concerns that the 300+ independent and executive agencies issuing thousands of rules annually have slowed economic growth by increasing consumer and compliance costs and limiting job creation.
  • Notes that the similar Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act passed the House in 2011 and 2013 but has not been voted on in the Senate.
  • Directs the House Clerk to transmit a copy of this resolution to each member of the Alabama Congressional Delegation.

Legislative Description

Urging Congress to enact Regulation Freedom Amendment to U.S. Constitution

Resolutions, Legislative

Last Action

Received in Senate and referred to the Senate committee on Rules

3/20/2014

Committee Referrals

Rules3/20/2014
Rules3/5/2014

Full Bill Text

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