Constitutional Authority Statements and the Powers of Congress: An Overview
Description:
This report provides an overview of Congress's powers under the Constitution and their role in interpreting the nation's founding document. It examines House Rule XII, clause 7(c), discussing the results of a recent study conducted by CRS of Constitutional Authority Statement (CAS) that were submitted during the last six months of the 114th Congress, and concludes by discussing trends with regard to the House's recent CAS practices and by providing considerations for congressional personnel dra…
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Date:
January 6, 2017
Creator:
Nolan, Andrew
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UNT Libraries Government Documents Department