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S. 1404 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014

Enumerated Powers Act

S. 1404 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) was introduced on Jul 31, 2013, sponsored by Tom Coburn with 36 co-sponsors.

During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Jul 31, 2013
Co-sponsors
36
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: 36 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedJul 31, 2013
  • 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. (Jul 31, 2013)

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Capitol Receipts, “S. 1404 (113th Congress): Enumerated Powers Act,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/113-s-1404/enumerated-powers-act (accessed 2026-10-13).

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