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AR SCR9
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Failed
5/1/2017
Primary Sponsor
Eddie Williams
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AI Summary
- Urges U.S. Congress to propose the "Regulation Freedom Amendment" to the U.S. Constitution to limit federal regulatory authority
- Proposed amendment would require a majority vote of both the House of Representatives and Senate to adopt any federal regulation opposed by one quarter of either chamber's members
- States that a constitutional amendment provides permanent protection against regulatory expansion, unlike statutory laws that can be repealed or waived by future Congresses and Presidents
- References bipartisan passage of the REINS Act by the House of Representatives as supporting evidence for the need for greater congressional oversight of regulations
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit copies of this resolution to all U.S. Congress members and state legislative leaders
Legislative Description
Urging The United States Congress To Propose The Regulation Freedom Amendment To The United States Constitution.
Last Action
Sine Die adjournment
5/1/2017
Committee Referrals
State Agencies and Governmental Affairs3/14/2017
State Agencies & Governmental Affairs3/6/2017
Full Bill Text
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