Repeal Amendment Supporters
legislative supporters
Congressman and House Republican Whip – Eric Cantor, (R-VA)
“Washington has grown far too large and has become far too intrusive, reaching into nearly every aspect of our lives. In just the past few years, Washington has assumed more control over our economy and the private sector through excessive regulations and unprecedented mandates. Our liberty and freedom has lessened as the size and scope of the federal government has exploded. Massive expenditures like the stimulus, unconstitutional mandates like the takeover of healthcare, and intrusions into the private sector like the auto-bailouts have threatened the very core of the American free market. It’s time to return America to the common sense conservative principles of limited government, free enterprise, and individual responsibility. The Repeal Amendment would provide a check on the ever-expanding federal government, protect against Congressional overreach, and get the government working for the people again, not the other way around. In order to return America to opportunity, responsibility, and success, we must reverse course and the Repeal Amendment is a step inthat direction.”
“Washington has grown far too large and has become far too intrusive, reaching into nearly every aspect of our lives. In just the past few years, Washington has assumed more control over our economy and the private sector through excessive regulations and unprecedented mandates. Our liberty and freedom has lessened as the size and scope of the federal government has exploded. Massive expenditures like the stimulus, unconstitutional mandates like the takeover of healthcare, and intrusions into the private sector like the auto-bailouts have threatened the very core of the American free market. It’s time to return America to the common sense conservative principles of limited government, free enterprise, and individual responsibility. The Repeal Amendment would provide a check on the ever-expanding federal government, protect against Congressional overreach, and get the government working for the people again, not the other way around. In order to return America to opportunity, responsibility, and success, we must reverse course and the Repeal Amendment is a step inthat direction.”
Congressman and 10th Amendment Task Force Chairman – Rob Bishop, (R-UT)
"An overzealous and bloated federal government is one of the greatest threats to individual liberty. Over time, the federal government has accumulated more and more power to feed its insatiable appetite for a bigger and more intrusive role in the lives of all Americans. When the federal government accumulates more power, states and individuals have less. The Repeal Amendment will reverse this trend by empowering states and the people with a powerful check against overreaching federal laws and regulations. This amendment will help restore balance essential to the preservation of all American liberties, which power-hungry Washington bureaucrats often attempt to undermine. I’m proud to sponsor the Repeal Amendment in Congress because it will provide a powerful tool to reduce the concentration of power in Washington and return power, money, and decision-making back to the states and the people respectively."
Read Congressman Bishop's article on The Repeal Amendment
Professor of Law at Georgetown University Law Center – Randy Barnett, author: “Restoring the Lost Constitution.”
"This amendment reflects confidence in the collective wisdom of the men and women from diverse backgrounds, and elected by diverse constituencies, who comprise the modern legislatures of two-thirds of the states. Put another way, it allows thousands of democratically elected representatives outside The Beltway to check the will of 535 elected representatives in Washington, D.C."
Read Mr. Barnett's Washington Examiner Op-Ed
Speaker of the House of Delegates in Virginia – Bill Howell
“The federal government has long ago usurped the power reserved to the states and the people via our Constitution. However, our Founders anticipated a time in our nation where the federal government’s power would become out of balance – and in their wisdom provided a way out via Article V. The Repeal Amendment restores the balance of power between the states and federal government. The time is now for the states to restore that power and that is why I am sponsoringan Article V application for the Repeal Amendment and encourage every state to do the same."
“The federal government has long ago usurped the power reserved to the states and the people via our Constitution. However, our Founders anticipated a time in our nation where the federal government’s power would become out of balance – and in their wisdom provided a way out via Article V. The Repeal Amendment restores the balance of power between the states and federal government. The time is now for the states to restore that power and that is why I am sponsoringan Article V application for the Repeal Amendment and encourage every state to do the same."
Florida's Senate President – Mike Haridopolos
“What we have seen over the past few years is a consistent, growing power grab from the federal government. The idea behind the Repeal Amendment is federalism at its core – it gives power back to the states as the Founders intended. If we do not stand now and stand firm, we are undermining our Constitution, and the 10th Amendment becomes meaningless. The Repeal Amendment takes that stand and that is why I am happy to support it.”
“What we have seen over the past few years is a consistent, growing power grab from the federal government. The idea behind the Repeal Amendment is federalism at its core – it gives power back to the states as the Founders intended. If we do not stand now and stand firm, we are undermining our Constitution, and the 10th Amendment becomes meaningless. The Repeal Amendment takes that stand and that is why I am happy to support it.”
Speaker of the Utah House of Representatives – David Clark
"On every policy issue Washington, D.C. has faced they have had a choice between more freedom or more government. Time after time, on issue after issue, they have chosen the path of more government over more freedom. That is not the approach that made America prosper. The Repeal Amendment may be the only way to push back the federal government's encroachment on sovereign states rights."
"On every policy issue Washington, D.C. has faced they have had a choice between more freedom or more government. Time after time, on issue after issue, they have chosen the path of more government over more freedom. That is not the approach that made America prosper. The Repeal Amendment may be the only way to push back the federal government's encroachment on sovereign states rights."
Speaker of the South Carolina House of Representatives – Bobby Harrell
“I will proudly sponsor the Article V application for the Repeal Amendment in the South Carolina Legislature because our states must declare their independence from an overreaching federal government that has long-encroached upon the powers that the Founding Fathers reserved to the sovereign states. The Repeal Amendment restores that power – and in essence restores the Constitution.”
“I will proudly sponsor the Article V application for the Repeal Amendment in the South Carolina Legislature because our states must declare their independence from an overreaching federal government that has long-encroached upon the powers that the Founding Fathers reserved to the sovereign states. The Repeal Amendment restores that power – and in essence restores the Constitution.”
Speaker of the Indiana House of Representatives – Brian Bosma
“The Indiana House Republican team felt so strongly about the issue of federal encroachment on states’ rights that we included a specific “Stand up to D.C.” plank in our 2010 campaign platform. President Ronald Reagan first announced his “New Federalism” policy from the Speaker’s Rostrum in the Indiana House chamber in 1982, and as the current occupant of that same space, I am no less committed to pushing the federal government back to the position intended by the Constitution. The Repeal Amendment provides an effective means of properly limiting the role of the federal government.”
“The Indiana House Republican team felt so strongly about the issue of federal encroachment on states’ rights that we included a specific “Stand up to D.C.” plank in our 2010 campaign platform. President Ronald Reagan first announced his “New Federalism” policy from the Speaker’s Rostrum in the Indiana House chamber in 1982, and as the current occupant of that same space, I am no less committed to pushing the federal government back to the position intended by the Constitution. The Repeal Amendment provides an effective means of properly limiting the role of the federal government.”
Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives – Joe Straus
"We must push forward an agenda that puts more power back into the hands of states. The Repeal Amendment is
the type of check on federal government envisioned by the framers of both our U.S. and Texas Constitutions."
"We must push forward an agenda that puts more power back into the hands of states. The Repeal Amendment is
the type of check on federal government envisioned by the framers of both our U.S. and Texas Constitutions."
Senator from the Georgia Senate – Judson Hill
“The Constitution grants certain powers to the people and limited powers to the national government. The Repeal Amendment only protects and restores the Founding Fathers belief that there should be a fair rights retained balance between the powers of Congress and the by the states.”
“The Constitution grants certain powers to the people and limited powers to the national government. The Repeal Amendment only protects and restores the Founding Fathers belief that there should be a fair rights retained balance between the powers of Congress and the by the states.”
Assembly Woman and Deputy Minority Leader, New Jersey General Assembly – Amy Handlin, Ph.D
“At its core, the Repeal Amendment is simply the power of initiative and referendum, writ large. I have advocated initiative and referendum in New Jersey since the day I was elected, and I continue to believe that all citizens deserve a direct say in government at all levels. Under the Repeal Amendment, Americans would gain the power to fight back against bad laws as well as bad lawmakers."
Read Assembly Woman Handlin's article about how The Repeal Amendment aids her constituency
“At its core, the Repeal Amendment is simply the power of initiative and referendum, writ large. I have advocated initiative and referendum in New Jersey since the day I was elected, and I continue to believe that all citizens deserve a direct say in government at all levels. Under the Repeal Amendment, Americans would gain the power to fight back against bad laws as well as bad lawmakers."
Read Assembly Woman Handlin's article about how The Repeal Amendment aids her constituency
Minnesota House of Representatives Member – Steve Drazkowski
“The federal government continues to squash the sovereignty rights of the states as guaranteed by the 10th amendment to the U.S. Constitution unrelentingly and at an accelerating pace. From countless unaffordable federal mandates imposed upon Minnesota's healthcare system, education programs, and even families, the overreach of Congress has gone unchecked. It's time for the states to restore their Constitutionally-protected autonomy, and that's why I am going to sponsor the Article V application for the Repeal Amendment.”
“The federal government continues to squash the sovereignty rights of the states as guaranteed by the 10th amendment to the U.S. Constitution unrelentingly and at an accelerating pace. From countless unaffordable federal mandates imposed upon Minnesota's healthcare system, education programs, and even families, the overreach of Congress has gone unchecked. It's time for the states to restore their Constitutionally-protected autonomy, and that's why I am going to sponsor the Article V application for the Repeal Amendment.”
Attorney General for the State of Virginia – Ken Cuccinelli
“I am enthusiastically supporting the repeal amendment in order to restore the balance of power between the citizens and the federal government. Over the past several decades, no matter which party is in charge, the federal government has been eroding the authority of the states and the liberty of citizens. The Repeal Amendment will act as an important check against the ever growing power of the federal government.”
“I am enthusiastically supporting the repeal amendment in order to restore the balance of power between the citizens and the federal government. Over the past several decades, no matter which party is in charge, the federal government has been eroding the authority of the states and the liberty of citizens. The Repeal Amendment will act as an important check against the ever growing power of the federal government.”
Lieutenant Governor of Virginia and President of the Virginia Senate – Bill Bolling
“It is clear that many in Washington, DC have lost sight of the Founding Fathers’ concept of a limited federal government, not to mention their apparent disregard for the 10th Amendment, which reserves for the states those powers not specifically given to the federal government. In recent years they have repeatedly passed legislation that is both harmful to the country and in direct violation of the will of the people. We need to find a way to restore a greater balance of power between states and the federal government, and the Repeal Amendment will do just that. It will give states the ability to overturn misguided, short sighted and overreaching federal policies that are not supported by the American people. I applaud those who have proposed and drafted the Repeal Amendment. I am proud to support it and encourage others to support it as well.”
“It is clear that many in Washington, DC have lost sight of the Founding Fathers’ concept of a limited federal government, not to mention their apparent disregard for the 10th Amendment, which reserves for the states those powers not specifically given to the federal government. In recent years they have repeatedly passed legislation that is both harmful to the country and in direct violation of the will of the people. We need to find a way to restore a greater balance of power between states and the federal government, and the Repeal Amendment will do just that. It will give states the ability to overturn misguided, short sighted and overreaching federal policies that are not supported by the American people. I applaud those who have proposed and drafted the Repeal Amendment. I am proud to support it and encourage others to support it as well.”
Fox News Senior Judicial Analyst – Judge Andrew P. Napolitano
“This sounds almost to good to be true if it could actually happen. We wouldn't have unfunded mandates, the 10th Amendment would reign supreme, the states would be sovereign within their own boarders…”
Watch Judge Napolitano's coverage of The Repeal Amendment on FOX's "Freedom Watch"
“This sounds almost to good to be true if it could actually happen. We wouldn't have unfunded mandates, the 10th Amendment would reign supreme, the states would be sovereign within their own boarders…”
Watch Judge Napolitano's coverage of The Repeal Amendment on FOX's "Freedom Watch"
Radio Talk Show Host and Author – Mark Levin
““I strongly endorse this…this would put the teeth back into federalism. This is a magnificent idea!”
Listen to Mr. Levin's support for The Repeal Amendment
““I strongly endorse this…this would put the teeth back into federalism. This is a magnificent idea!”
Listen to Mr. Levin's support for The Repeal Amendment
Attorney General from Florida - Pam Bondi
"The federal government has significantly overstepped its constitutional boundaries by enacting a healthcare mandate that is not only unconstitutional and an abuse of government power, but will devastate our economy, create a shortage of doctors and a loss of jobs. The Repeal Amendment would create an extraordinary remedy to fight back against the most extraordinary instances of federal overreach.”
"The federal government has significantly overstepped its constitutional boundaries by enacting a healthcare mandate that is not only unconstitutional and an abuse of government power, but will devastate our economy, create a shortage of doctors and a loss of jobs. The Repeal Amendment would create an extraordinary remedy to fight back against the most extraordinary instances of federal overreach.”
Attorney General of Texas - Greg Abbott
"The Repeal Amendment places an important check on the federal government by empowering states to respond when Washington overreaches and oversteps its authority. Our nation’s founders crafted a Constitution that limits the federal government’s authority by restricting Congress to specific, enumerated powers. The checks and balances envisioned by our founders are eroded when an over-reaching Congress acts like there are no limits on the federal government."
"The Repeal Amendment places an important check on the federal government by empowering states to respond when Washington overreaches and oversteps its authority. Our nation’s founders crafted a Constitution that limits the federal government’s authority by restricting Congress to specific, enumerated powers. The checks and balances envisioned by our founders are eroded when an over-reaching Congress acts like there are no limits on the federal government."
Montana State Senator – Jason Priest
“The Repeal Amendment is an important first step on the way to re-establishing Federalism as originally envisioned by the Founding Fathers. Montanans are a liberty-minded people and I will proudly sponsor the Article V application for the Repeal Amendment in the Montana Legislature to send a clear, strong message to Washington that we are a sovereign state with Montana-made solutions to today’s challenges.”
“The Repeal Amendment is an important first step on the way to re-establishing Federalism as originally envisioned by the Founding Fathers. Montanans are a liberty-minded people and I will proudly sponsor the Article V application for the Repeal Amendment in the Montana Legislature to send a clear, strong message to Washington that we are a sovereign state with Montana-made solutions to today’s challenges.”
State Representative Iowa House District 39 - Dawn Pettengill
“It is my honor to sponsor the Repeal Amendment in the Iowa Legislature. The people of Iowa do not want Washington's rewrite of their Constitutional responsibilities, their usurpation of power from the representation closest to them and the continual disregard and encroachment of their rights. The Repeal Amendment restores the balance of power between the federal government and state governments;back to the way the Constitution intended.”
“It is my honor to sponsor the Repeal Amendment in the Iowa Legislature. The people of Iowa do not want Washington's rewrite of their Constitutional responsibilities, their usurpation of power from the representation closest to them and the continual disregard and encroachment of their rights. The Repeal Amendment restores the balance of power between the federal government and state governments;back to the way the Constitution intended.”
Congressman - Bob Goodlatte, (VA-06)
“The federal government has expanded the finite authority the U.S. Constitution actually grants to it into seemingly infinite authority and has blurred the distinction between the roles of the federal and state governments. The Repeal Acmendment will provide a new tool for American citizens to voice their opposition through their state legislatures when the federal government oversteps its boundaries.”
“The federal government has expanded the finite authority the U.S. Constitution actually grants to it into seemingly infinite authority and has blurred the distinction between the roles of the federal and state governments. The Repeal Acmendment will provide a new tool for American citizens to voice their opposition through their state legislatures when the federal government oversteps its boundaries.”
Co-Sponsor of the Amendment in the 111th Congress - Representative Paul Broun,(GA-10)
media and coalition supporters
“Reckless government spending is killing our economy and our liberties. The Repeal Amendment is a means of limiting government spending and federal overreach, and I fully support it. I not only support this in Congress, but also by the states calling for an Amendment Convention to propose the Repeal Amendment. Both strategies that the Founding Father’s proposed in Article V should be used at this critical time in our nation to ensure economic freedom for the next generation.”
Founder and President of the National Tax Limitation Committee, Lew Uhler
co-author of Red State Uprising: How to Take Back America
Founder and President of the National Tax Limitation Committee, Lew Uhler
co-author of Red State Uprising: How to Take Back America
“I endorse this amendment and support its passage.”
President of Americans for Tax Reform, Grover Norquist
Editor-in-Chief of RedState.com, Erick Erickson
National Vice Chairman of Young Americans for Freedom, Daniel P. Diaz
