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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Aug 6, 1998
Federalism Act of 1998 - Directs the head of each Federal department and agency to ensure that each department or agency activity is carried out in accordance with all the provisions of Executive Order 12612 and Executive Order 12875 (relating to federalism) as in effect on October 26, 1987. Provides that Executive Order 13083, issued May 14, 1998, shall have no force or effect. Sets forth provisions governing judicial review of compliance by a department or agency with requirements or restrictions imposed by this Act. Authorizes a court to remand or invalidate a rule with respect to which a department or agency fails to perform any federalism assessment pursuant to this Act.
People & committees
Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8] · D–VA
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Economic Growth, Natural Resources and Regulatory Affairs.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1613)
Referred to House Government Reform
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to House Judiciary
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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