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Introduced
01/09/2025
01/09/2025
In Committee
01/09/2025
01/09/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to end the unconstitutional delegation of legislative power which was exclusively vested in the Senate and House of Representatives by article I, section 1 of the Constitution of the United States, and to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to issue a report to Congress detailing the extent of the problem of unconstitutional delegation to the end that such delegations can be phased out, thereby restoring the constitutional principle of separation of powers set forth in the first sections of the Constitution of the United States.
AI Summary
This bill seeks to restore the constitutional separation of powers by prohibiting Congress from delegating legislative authority to administrative agencies, which the bill argues is a violation of the U.S. Constitution's original intent. Specifically, the bill would create a new legal framework preventing federal agencies from creating or clarifying criminal offenses, imposing regulations, or making rules that are not fully defined by an act of Congress. The legislation requires the Comptroller General to submit a report within six months identifying all existing statutes that contain unconstitutional delegations of legislative power. Any governmental directive, rule, or regulation that does not comply with the bill's provisions would become legally unenforceable, and individuals would have the right to bring legal action against such regulations. The bill's findings emphasize that the current system of administrative agencies with blended legislative, executive, and judicial powers represents a departure from the constitutional design, which the founders believed could lead to potential tyranny. Importantly, the bill does not prohibit all agency actions, allowing for internal agency regulations and factual findings related to implementing congressional acts. The legislation would apply to any acts, directives, or regulations enacted 90 days after the bill's enactment, with a severability clause ensuring that if any part of the bill is found invalid, the rest of the bill remains in effect.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (on 01/09/2025)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/60/all-info |
BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/s60/BILLS-119s60is.pdf |
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