U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Oklahoma) has sponsored legislation giving members of Congress more procedural tools to stop unconstitutional legislation. It's just another reason to support Coburn's re-election campaign.
According to Coburn's press announcement, the Enumerated Powers Act requires the following:
1) Each Act of Congress shall contain a concise explanation of the specific constitutional authority relied upon for the enactment of each portion of that Act.
2) Failure to include such an explanation gives rise to a point of order in either House of Congress.
3) In the Senate, the point of order must be voted on by the Senate. Up to three hours of debate is allowed on the point of order.
Watch Sen. Coburn's floor speech on the Enumerated Powers Act.