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ID HCR044
Concurrent Resolution
AI Summary
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States that the Tenth Amendment establishes the federal government as an agent created by the states, and urges Congress to adopt legislation consistent with this principle.
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Calls for Congress to balance the federal budget annually, prohibit borrowing except for declared wars, and extinguish all public debt within 55 years.
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Requires all bills to address a single topic and be published for at least five days of public review before voting, except for declarations of war.
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Establishes English as the exclusive language for government affairs and formal business, and prohibits penalties for exclusive English usage.
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Urges Congress to prevent foreign entities including the United Nations from exercising authority over U.S. activities, narrow interpretation of federal powers under Article I Section 8, prevent industry nationalization except during declared war, and permit religious references in public places.
Legislative Description
Stating findings of the Legislature and urging the several states of the United States to approve a like or similar resolution and urging Congress to pass legislation implementing the findings of this Resolution.
SOVEREIGNTY UNDER THE TENTH AMENDMENT
Last Action
To Secretary of State
3/29/2010