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MS SC566

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Failed

4/20/2016

Primary Sponsor

Michael Watson

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges Congress to propose the "Regulation Freedom Amendment" to the U.S. Constitution to restrict federal regulatory authority.
  • Proposed amendment would require a majority vote by both the House and Senate to adopt any federal regulation opposed by one-quarter of members in either chamber.
  • States that a constitutional amendment cannot be repealed or waived by future Congresses and Presidents, unlike statutory legislation such as the REINS Act.
  • Directs the resolution be transmitted to all members of Congress and to the House Speaker and Senate President of every state legislature in America.

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Died In Committee

4/20/2016

Committee Referrals

Rules2/8/2016

Full Bill Text

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