Legislative Powers of Congress: A Brief Reference Guide (CRS Report for Congress)
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| Release Date |
Revised May 13, 1998 |
| Report Number |
97-434 |
| Authors |
George Costello, American Law Division |
| Source Agency |
Congressional Research Service |
| Older Revisions |
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Summary:
A House rule now requires that committee reports identify the constitutional source of power
to
enact the reported bill. This report is designed to assist in identification of Congress' legislative
powers. It lists legislative powers, sets forth the constitutional text for each power, and provides
brief commentary. Powers are grouped in the following broad subject matter categories: power to
tax and spend, commercial powers, citizenship, civil rights and voting rights, elections, property and
territory, war and related powers, federal-state relations, and checks on other branches. An
introductory section is devoted to the scope of congressional powers.
