HJRES 15 · 105th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States barring Federal unfunded mandates to the States.

Introduced 1997-01-07· Sponsored by Rep. Franks, Bob [R-NJ-7]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.(1997-01-28)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits obligating States to take any action under Federal law (other than the Constitution) enacted after ratification unless the expenses of taking such action are paid by the Federal Government. Prohibits the Congress from imposing any conditions upon spending grants to the States unless such conditions are substantially related to the specific subject matter to which the funds are expended.…

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