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MS SC535

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Failed

4/1/2015

Primary Sponsor

Michael Watson

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges Congress to propose the "Regulation Freedom Amendment" to the U.S. Constitution to limit federal regulatory authority.

  • The proposed amendment would require a majority vote of both the House and Senate to adopt any federal regulation opposed in writing by one-quarter of either chamber's members.

  • States that a constitutional amendment cannot be repealed or waived by future Congresses and Presidents, unlike legislation such as the REINS Act.

  • Cites concerns that federal regulatory growth threatens constitutional liberties and that regulators lack sufficient accountability to elected representatives.

  • Directs that copies of the resolution be sent to all members of Congress and state legislative leaders across America.

Legislative Description

United States Constitution; urge Congress to propose amendment to restrict federal/regulatory authority.

Last Action

Died In Committee

4/1/2015

Committee Referrals

Rules1/19/2015

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