House Leaders Should Enforce Constitutionality Rule
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“A stunning 732 bills cited Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 – often referred to as the “Commerce Clause” – as their constitutional justification. Case is point: Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-NJ) used the Commerce Clause when he proposed a bill to “encourage and ensure the use of safe football helmets…” It is a misnomer to insinuate that “use of safe football helmets” fall under the same category as regulating interstate commerce……..
It is ironic that a rule has to be put in place to make sure that those who are sworn to preserve, protect and defend the United States Constitution govern by the laws of such. It is disgraceful, and ultimately dangerous, that many still do not. It is the responsibility of the House to maintain an adherence to its own rules. The House Rule XII, Section 7(c) was a good idea whose time had come. Now, it is time that it be executed.”