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H.Res. 613 (114th)

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the restoration of authority of the American people and the separation of powers.

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Introduced

11 February 2016

Last action

29 February 2016 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

Sponsors

Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5], Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1], Rep. Messer, Luke [R-IN-6], Rep. Roskam, Peter J. [R-IL-6], Rep. Pearce, Stevan [R-NM-2], Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5], Rep. Ellmers, Renee L. [R-NC-2], Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1], Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2], Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6], Rep. Graves, Tom [R-GA-14], Rep. Ross, Dennis A. [R-FL-15], Rep. Stewart, Chris [R-UT-2], Rep. Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4], Rep. Rothfus, Keith J. [R-PA-12], Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6], Rep. Buck, Ken [R-CO-4], Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2], Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12], Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2], Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4], Rep. Zinke, Ryan K. [R-MT-1], Rep. Hardy, Cresent [R-NV-4], Rep. LaHood, Darin [R-IL-16], Sen. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK], Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5], Rep. Noem, Kristi L. [R-SD-At Large], Rep. Forbes, J. Randy [R-VA-4], Rep. Love, Mia B. [R-UT-4], James Renacci, Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48]

Subjects

Defence, Rule of law, Taxation

Source updated

3 January 2025

Defence · Rule of law · Taxation

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Summary

Reaffirms the House of Representatives' commitment to recovering all powers of the American people expressly delegated to the legislative branch in Article I of the Constitution. Reaffirms its commitment to maintaining the separation of powers through proper and thorough oversight of the executive branch and its departments and agencies. Declares its intent to reclaim legislative powers from executive departments and agencies, whether improperly claimed or previously granted. Reaffirms Congress's authority as delegated by the people to lay and collect taxes, pay debts, and provide for the common defense and general welfare. Reaffirms its authority on behalf of the people to make rules for the government and regulation of the armed forces.

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Timeline

  1. 11 February 2016

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 11 February 2016

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 11 February 2016

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 29 February 2016

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

    Source: Committee

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Introduced in House (text)

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