The Congressional Record is a unique source of public documentation. It started in 1873, documenting nearly all the major and minor policies being discussed and debated.
“Constitutional Authority and Single Subject Statements for H.J. Res. 39” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Commerce was published in the in the House section section on page H1152 on March 7.
The Department includes the Census Bureau, which is used to determine many factors about American life. Downsizing the Federal Government, a project aimed at lowering taxes and boosting federal efficiency, said the Department is involved in misguided foreign trade policies and is home to many unneeded programs.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
By Mr. POSEY:
H.J. Res. 39.
Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following:
Article I, Section 8
The single subject of this legislation is:
A Congressional Review Act resolution disapproving a Department of Commerce rule (87 Fed. Reg, 56868).
