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Committee approves resolution urging president to issue federalism executive order
Summary
The committee voted 8–4 to pass SJR 12, a joint resolution urging the president to issue an executive order reinforcing federalism principles and urging federal agencies to consult states early in rulemaking.
The House Transportation Committee voted 8–4 to adopt Senate Joint Resolution 12, which urges the president to issue an executive order requiring federal agencies to conduct federalism assessments, consult states early in rulemaking, and justify actions that may infringe on state authority.
The sponsor framed the resolution as nonpartisan and aimed at reaffirming constitutional limits on federal action. "This is…
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