OH HCR24

Urges Congress to propose the Regulation Freedom Amendment to the U.S. Constitution to require majority votes in both House and Senate to adopt any federal regulation after one quarter of either chamber files written opposition.

Cites federal regulatory growth and abuse as threats to constitutional liberties protected by the First, Second, Fourth, and Fifth Amendments.

References the bipartisan Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act passed by the U.S. House of Representatives as requiring congressional approval of major new federal regulations before taking effect.

Notes that a constitutional amendment cannot be repealed or waived by future Congresses or Presidents, unlike statutory law.

Directs the Ohio House Clerk to transmit copies of this resolution to each member of Congress and majority leadership of every state legislature.