Write the Laws Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 27, 2014)
Write the Laws Act - Prohibits: (1) the inclusion of a delegation of legislative powers clause in any bill passed by Congress, whether such delegation is to a branch of government, a federal or quasi-public agency, a state or instrumentality thereof, or any other organization or individual; or (2) any new presidential directive, adjudicative decision, rule, or regulation governing, limiting, imposing a penalty on, or otherwise regulating any activity of, any person or entity, other than a U.S. officer or employee, unless such directive, decision, rule, or regulation is authorized by a duly-enacted bill. Directs the Comptroller General (GAO) to report to Congress identifying all previously-enacted statutes that contain a delegation of powers clause to assist Congress in repealing or amending any such statutes.
What just happenedApr 16, 2014
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMar 27, 2014
- Apr 16, 2014Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
- Mar 27, 2014IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Mar 27, 2014IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 27, 2014IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House