To end the unconstitutional delegation of legislative power which was exclusively vested in the Senate and House of Representatives by article I, section 1 of the Constitution of the United States, and to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to issue a report to Congress detailing the extent of the problem of unconstitutional delegation to the end that such delegations can be phased out, thereby restoring the constitutional principle of separation of powers set forth in the first sections of the Constitution of the United States.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill creates constitutional authority statement This Act is enacted pursuant to the powers conferred by the Constitution of the United States upon Congress by— article I, section 1, which vests in Congress all legislative, requires findings Congress finds the following: Article I, section 1 of the Constitution of the United States vests the legislative powers enumerated therein in Congress, consisting of a Senate and a House, and creates restoring the separation of powers Title 1 of the United States Code, is amended by inserting after chapter 2 the following: In this section, the term delegation of legislative powers— includes— the creation. It relies on compliance mandates, grants, definition changes, and reporting requirements. The main policy areas are Environmental Groups, Environment, Criminal Justice, and Finance.
Who Benefits and How
Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk, Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, and Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities could gain revenue opportunities.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities would take on compliance duties, and Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Creates constitutional authority statement This Act is enacted pursuant to the powers conferred by the Constitution of the United States upon Congress by— article I, section 1, which vests in Congress all legislative...
- Requires findings Congress finds the following: Article I, section 1 of the Constitution of the United States vests the legislative powers enumerated therein in Congress, consisting of a Senate and a House...
- Creates restoring the separation of powers Title 1 of the United States Code, is amended by inserting after chapter 2 the following: In this section, the term delegation of legislative powers— includes— the creation...
- Creates nondelegation of legislative power.
- Provides enforcement clause An Act of Congress, Presidential directive, adjudicative decision, rule, or regulation that does not comply with section 151 shall have no force or effect and no legal, equitable, regulatory...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill creates constitutional authority statement This Act is enacted pursuant to the powers conferred by the Constitution of the United States upon Congress by— article I, section 1, which vests in Congress all legislative, requires findings Congress finds the following: Article I, section 1 of the Constitution of the United States vests the legislative powers enumerated therein in Congress, consisting of a Senate and a House, and creates restoring the separation of powers Title 1 of the United States Code, is amended by inserting after chapter 2 the following: In this section, the term delegation of legislative powers— includes— the creation.
Key Policy Areas
Environmental Groups, Environment, Criminal Justice, Finance
Primary Purpose
The bill creates constitutional authority statement This Act is enacted pursuant to the powers conferred by the Constitution of the United States upon Congress by— article I, section 1, which vests in Congress all legislative, requires findings Congress finds the following: Article I, section 1 of the Constitution of the United States vests the legislative powers enumerated therein in Congress, consisting of a Senate and a House, and creates restoring the separation of powers Title 1 of the United States Code, is amended by inserting after chapter 2 the following: In this section, the term delegation of legislative powers— includes— the creation.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Businesses and employers affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Paul introduced the following bill; which was read twice …
Stakeholder Effects
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Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities
Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities faces effects in multiple directions
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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