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Constitutional Authority Statements: A Quick Guide.

Authors :
Novak, Whitney K.
Source :
Congressional Research Service: Report; 2/27/2023, p1-3, 3p
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

The article discusses the importance and guidelines for including a Constitutional Authority Statement (CAS) in a bill or joint resolution introduced in the House. Topics include compliance with the rule and considerations for drafting a CAS, including suggested citations for various types of commonly introduced legislation. It explains that a CAS is a statement by the sponsor of a bill when legislation is introduced and is not formally part of a bill or joint resolution.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
07317069
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Congressional Research Service: Report
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
162459121