S. 1248 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Enumerated Powers Act
S. 1248 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Jun 22, 2011, sponsored by Tom Coburn with 28 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
- Jun 22, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 28
- Policy area
- Congress
What it does
Enumerated Powers Act - Requires each Act of Congress, bill, resolution, conference report, or amendment to contain a concise explanation of the specific constitutional authority relied upon as the basis for enacting each portion of the measure.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Tom Coburn (R-OK). Co-sponsors: 28 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 22, 2011
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (Jun 22, 2011)
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