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MS HC48

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Failed

4/2/2014

Primary Sponsor

Chris Brown

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges Congress to propose a constitutional amendment known as the "Regulation Freedom Amendment" to limit federal regulatory authority.

  • Proposes that when one-fourth of House or Senate members declare opposition to a proposed federal regulation in writing to the President, that regulation would require a majority vote of both chambers to take effect.

  • Cites concerns that federal regulatory growth threatens constitutional liberties including those in the First, Second, Fourth, and Fifth Amendments.

  • Notes that a constitutional amendment cannot be repealed or waived by future Congresses and Presidents, unlike legislation such as the REINS Act.

  • Directs distribution of the resolution to all members of Congress and presiding officers of state legislatures nationwide.

Legislative Description

U.S. Constitution; urge Congress to propose "Regulation Freedom" amendment to.

Last Action

Died In Committee

4/2/2014

Committee Referrals

Rules2/17/2014

Full Bill Text

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