Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the engrossment of H.R. 7147.
Summary
House Resolution 1016 directs the Clerk of the House to correct an error in the engrossment of H.R. 7147, specifically within section 230(b). The correction involves replacing the phrase 'in this Act or any other act' with 'for the Department of Homeland Security in this or any prior Act'.
This correction is also to be incorporated into the engrossment of H.R. 7148, as per House Resolution 1014. The resolution itself is a procedural measure to ensure accuracy in legislative documents.
Expected Effects
The resolution ensures that the official version of H.R. 7147 accurately reflects the intended legislative language regarding the Department of Homeland Security. This correction clarifies the scope of the law, potentially affecting how it is interpreted and applied.
By correcting the engrossment, the House aims to prevent future misinterpretations or legal challenges based on the original, erroneous wording. The corrected language will be used in subsequent legislative processes and legal references.
Potential Benefits
- Ensures accuracy and clarity in legislative documents.
- Reduces potential for misinterpretation of the law.
- Upholds the integrity of the legislative process.
- Provides a more precise legal basis for actions related to the Department of Homeland Security.
- Prevents potential legal challenges based on incorrect wording.
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Potential Disadvantages
- The resolution itself has no direct disadvantages as it is a technical correction.
- However, the underlying bill (H.R. 7147) could have disadvantages depending on its content, which is not detailed in this document.
- The correction might inadvertently narrow or broaden the scope of the law in ways not fully anticipated.
Constitutional Alignment
This resolution aligns with Article I, Section 5 of the US Constitution, which grants each house of Congress the power to determine the rules of its proceedings and to correct its records. The correction of an error in a bill's engrossment falls under this power.
The resolution does not appear to infringe upon any specific rights or liberties protected by the Constitution or its amendments. It is a procedural action aimed at ensuring the accuracy of legislative documents.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
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