Congressman Gowdy: ‘If a president can change some laws, can he change all laws?’ Gets a Standing Ovation

03.13.2014 | News | Jerome Hudson |

On Wednesday Rep. Trey Gowdy (R-SC), sponsor of the “Enforce the Law Act,” gave a rousing floor speech defending his legislation that would force President Obama to enforce every the law passed by Congress. Five Democrats joined the Republican majority to pass the “Enforce the Law Act.”

The law is designed to enable the House or Senate to sue the executive branch for not enforcing laws. During his speech, Rep. Gowdy received a standing Ovation on the House floor.

Here is Congressman Gowdy explaining how his bill would work.

Jerome Hudson

Managing Editor

Jerome Hudson has written for numerous national outlets, including The Hill, National Review, and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and was recognized as one of Florida’s emerging stars, having been included in the list “25 Under 30: Florida’s Rising Young Political Class.” Hudson is a Savannah, Ga. native who currently resides in Florida.

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