From the Tenth Amendment Center:
A reading of the Constitution through the original understanding of the Founders and Ratifiers makes it quite clear that any national health care plan, or national public option, is not something that was delegated by the People to the Federal Government in the Constitution.
However, the courts, politicians and many commentators have interpreted (and re-interpreted) the Commerce Clause, the general Welfare Clause and Necessary and Proper Clause in ways not intended by the Founders so as to justify such programs under the Constitution. They are most certainly wrong. A number of states are considering legislation to effectively nullify any future national health care plan.
Legend:
- Blue – Introduced.
- Yellow – Passed one or more houses.
- Green – Passed both houses. Red – Passed as Law.
- Black – Failed Vote or Stalled in Committee
