The Enumerated Powers Act

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The Enumerated Powers Act (HR 450) would require Congress to identify the Constitutional authority for each law it passes.

Website: http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h450/show
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What is the Enumerated Powers Act?

"Each Act of Congress shall contain a concise and definite statement of the constitutional authority relied upon for the enactment of each portion of that Act."

Library of Congress~Thomas A First Step Toward Constitutional Government Last October, Congress passed the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act, creating the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) that has since become the executive branch's slush fund for intervening in the economy.[1] At the time, many Members of Congress believed the legislation to be unwise; only a few, however, recognized that it was likely unconstitutional. That is typical for a Congress that considers itself unconstrained by the Constitution's enumeration of its limited powers. Reversing that delusion is the goal of the Enumerated Powers Act (H.R. 450, S. 1319), introduced by Representative John Shadegg (R-AZ) and Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK).

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Enumerated Powers to the Federal Government
1. Borrow money
2. Regulate commerce among the states
3. Regulate naturalization
4. Regulate bankruptcies
5. Coin money
6. Fix weights and standards
7. Punish counterfeiters
8. Establish post offices
9. Establish post roads
10. Record patents
11. Protect copyrights
12. Create federal courts
13. Punish pirates
14. Declare war
15. Raise an army
16. Provide a navy
17. Call up the militia
18. Organize the militia
19. Makes laws for Washington, DC
20. Make rules for the Army and Navy
other Legislative Powers Congress possesses.

First, the Senate can impose virtually any regulation in the context of a Treaty, which makes treaty ratification a moment that requires considerable vigilance.

Second, with the dubious ratification of the Sixteenth Amendment, Congress can impose a direct tax upon the American people. This was a dangerous, unwarranted power granted in 1913 which we, at DownsizeDC.org, staunchly oppose. The results have been nothing short of disastrous. 1913 also saw the creation of the Federal Reserve, which should be abolished, as well as the ratification of the 17th Amendment, which provided for the direct election of Senators and greater democracy, with all its attendant mob rule qualities.

In other words, these three radical changes removed not only virtually all impediments on the federal government's power and ability to spend with reckless abandon, but it also created an incentive for wanton, deficit spending.
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“There is no position which depends on clearer principles than that every act of a delegated authority, contrary to the tenor of the commission under which it is exercised, is void. No legislative act, therefore, contrary to the Constitution, can be valid. To deny this would be to affirm that the deputy is greater than his principal; that the servant is above his master; that the representatives of the people are superior to the people themselves; that men acting by virtue of powers may do not only what their powers do not authorize, but what they forbid.”
The Federalist No. 78 (11th para) -A. Hamilton

The Treaty Making Power of the United States

TREATIES: Part Of The Supreme Law Of The Land???

as explained by member Publis Hulduh

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Comment by David J Edwards on December 20, 2012 at 9:20pm: Lynn Carter,

It seems to be buried in a committee.

http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/112/hr125

Comment by lawrence farren on February 4, 2012 at 9:09am: tim, august 31, 2009. a rep that makes a differnce should set the bar for the next elected rep. i believe we should have a two term limit. it keeps the voters on alert, especially for a rep that can replace the former rep.

Comment by David J Edwards on March 5, 2011 at 6:39am

Looks like HR 450 is now -

H.R. 125: Enumerated Powers Act

House Judiciary Committee referred bill to Subcommittee on the Constitution 24 Jan 2011

Comment by Marshall Prichard on August 28, 2010 at 3:34pm: Addition to #2 needs to add "and with the Indian Tribes."

Comment by Land Shark aka Bob E on June 22, 2010 at 5:53am: How does HR 450 solve anything?? Those who want to pass unconstitutional laws will just refer to an unconstitutional reason; i.e. "commerce clause", or "general welfare clause" or whatever clause they decide the Supreme Court will be happy to pervert. If members of Congress will not impeach usurping Federal judges, where are the checks and balances? This resolution is a "feel good" act only. Today's congressmen would rather "obey" the supreme courts decisions than support the Constitution as they took an oath to do.

Comment by Phil Hoffman on December 25, 2009 at 12:56pm: How much of this B.S. is it going to take to wake us up and realize just how close we are to exercising the ultimate right guaranteed us under the Declaration of Independence ( mandate ) and the Constitution of the United States of America. Two million people in Washington DC on 9-12 made no difference, demonstrations during the August recess made no difference, All the polls indicating the disgust and lack of confidence in Congress made no difference. the socialist communists we have put into office either through voting or no-voting them in Have decided that WE THE PEOPLE make no difference. HOW MUCH MORE WILL YOU PUT UP WITH?

"God forbid we should ever be twenty years without such a rebellion. The people cannot be al, and always,well informed.The part which is wrong will be discontented,in proportion to the importance to the facts that they misconceive. If they remain quiet under such misconceptions, it is lethargy, the forerunner to death to the public liberty.... And what country can preserve it's liberties, if it's rulers are not warned from time to time, that the people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms. The remedy is to st them right as to the facts, pardon and pacify them. What signify a few lives lost in a century or two? The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time, with the blood of patriots and tyrants. IT IS THE NATURAL MANURE."
Thomas Jefferson

" We the people are the rightful masters of both the congress and the courts,not to overthrow the Constitution, but to overthrow men who pervert the Constitution.
Abraham Lincoln
To preserve liberty, it is essential that the whole body of people always be armed
Rep Eldridge Gerry of Massachusetts

Comment by Donna Wright on September 9, 2009 at 12:54pm: I have been looking for you guys! I heard about you on NewsTalkFM100 in Knoxville, TN but could not remember your name! I am now a member on your website. You keep it up, I love it!

Comment by Ned Tyson on September 9, 2009 at 9:35am: Everyone needs to contact your Senator TODAY to vote to block cloture on the confirmation of Cass Sunstein. The United States Capitol switchboard number is (202) 224-3121.

If you have Democrat friends who hunt or own guns, it is vital you contact them and explain their gun rights are at risk if Sunstein is confirmed

If you want any information before you call, check out www.stopsunstein.com

Comment by TIM RUNDLE on August 31, 2009 at 7:57pm: True Tom,
there are some politicians that can effectively do a reasonable good job, there-fore limiting their term may not be advantageous, but a Peoples party would be the best bet, A Constitution party, or the Founders party has a nice ring.

Comment by TIM RUNDLE on August 31, 2009 at 7:37pm: Way to go Tom,
I feel the very same way, when are we going to do something about it.
I think the bill of rights has the answer under the second amendment.Its hard for me to understand why people elect the same failed so called representatives every election cycle. Term limits may be the answer to that question,maybe instead of worrying about re-election they can concentrate on the business at hand.There is a ground swell of anti government in the air and its starting to smell like a revolution.

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