Sources of Constitutional Authority and Proposed House Rule VII, Clause 7(c) .

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Corporate author / creator:	Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.
Imprint:	[S.l] : [s.n.], 2010.
Description:	24 p. : digital, PDF file.
Language:	English
Subject:	United States. -- Congress -- Powers and duties. Constitutional law. Expenditures, Public.
Format:	E-Resource U.S. Federal Government Document Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/10535890

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Other uniform titles:	ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection.
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Summary:	Examines proposed House Rule VII, clause 7(c), which requires all bills and joint resolutions to provide a document stating "as specifically as practicable the power or powers granted to Congress in the Constitution to enact the bill or joint resolution," in order to be accepted for introduction by the House Clerk. Discusses constitutional authority for four selected categories of legislation, including authorization legislation, appropriations legislation, legislation that places conditions on the availability of Federal funds, and legislation that repeals existing laws and/or programs. Lists general types of legislation in alphabetical order, including constitutional provisions that might provide power to legislate on some aspects of this issue.
Other form:	Microfiche version: Library of Congress.Congressional Research Service. Sources of Constitutional Authority and Proposed House Rule VII, Clause 7(c)

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