Legislation 2

H.R.5993 – Presidential Power Act of 2001 (Introduced in House - IH)

HR 5993 IH 110th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5993 To limit Presidential Power based on the surplus of power garnered by President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

May 8, 2001 Mr. JONES of North Carolina introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

A BILL To limit Presidential Power based on the surplus of power garnered by President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the `Presidential Power Act of 2001'.

SEC. 2. PURPOSE. The purpose of this Act is to control Presidential power and thus prevent the President from gaining an excess of control.

SEC. 3. FINDINGS. Congress makes the following findings:

(1) Signing statements that declare the President's intent to disregard provisions of bills he has signed into law because he believes they may offend the Constitution raises serious constitutional concerns.

(2) Section 7 of the Constitution calls for Checks and Balances which must be fulfilled by checking the surplus of Presidential power currently existing.

(3) To prevent a hierarchy, potential presidents with filial relations to the previous president cannot hold office before one-term of a non-family member has passed.

(4) A Presidential Review Board is to be created to do quarterly reviews of the Presidents activities in lieu of Congressional interference. If they board discovers a discrepancy they are to report it to Congress.

SEC. 4. Discrepancies If a President’s power comes to exceed that of reason, Congress receives temporary political power and an interim president is placed in the White House.

Pertaining to the circumstances, the Vice President may become President or a new President will be elected. The Presidential Review Board will determine the necessary actions pertaining to the Vice President or election. The Board is sworn to review the problem in relation to subsequent actions and its affect on the American people.

SEC. 5. Term Limit Presidential Term Act of 1982 states: when a president is in office, he may remain in the White House for a total of two terms. Eight years provides sufficient term for the President to successfully determine discrepancies in the country, formulate a plan, and pass the necessary legislation. This time span allows the President to evoke positive change within the Country and the World. If a President does not step down, the Supreme Court decides the appropriate course of action based on the Constitution.

Congress will also create a separate board to handle immediate obligations of the President. Once the aggravating President is removed, the country must elect a new President within the time span of 6 months.