On the recordJuly 10, 2014
I don't think there is any serious constitutional argument that somehow or other once the Federal Government acts it needs to preempt more stringent State standards.
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congress.govI don't think there is any serious constitutional argument that somehow or other once the Federal Government acts it needs to preempt more stringent State standards.
Shimkus discusses the constitutional authority of Congress regarding state environmental standards.
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