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>Maybe I'm missing something, but isn't each state responsible for replacing their own Congressional members (special election) in the event of their demise? How can Congress usurp that authority?
>Or are they taking liberties that they don't have?
They can't.
But a constitutional amendement can do anything.
The proposed amendment seems to be a real thing:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/09/19/congress-mass-casualty-event-plan/
But it obviously won't pass (at least any time soon).
So something else is going on here.
Also it is completely bass-ackwards.
In a time of national crisis, you DO NOT want the legislative branch to suddenly start passing laws.
You want FIRST, a functioning executive branch.
And in second is a sane and just judicial branch.
You DO NOT want:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enabling_Act_of_1933 (<< legislative branch)
Actually, WaPo is simply lying. (surprise)
The proposed amendment:
https://kilmer.house.gov/imo/media/doc/continuity_amendment.pdf
says JACKSHIT about a mass casualty event.
It sets up a mechanism whereby ANY member of the House can be quickly replaced if they die.
So it should be called the "why not whack MTG" amendment.
Even the most "radical" members would likely put up somewhat more mainstream replacement candidates. (maybe)