H.R. 455 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
10th Amendment Regulatory Reform Act
H.R. 455 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Jan 26, 2011, sponsored by Tom Cole with 67 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 26, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 67
- Policy area
- Law
What it does
10th Amendment Regulatory Reform Act - Authorizes a designated state official to file with the head of a federal agency proposing a rule, during the period when the proposed rule is required to be open for public comment, a legal brief challenging the constitutionality of the rule under the Tenth Amendment.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Tom Cole (R-OK). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 66 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 26, 2011
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Commercial and Administrative Law. (Feb 14, 2011)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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