He said the move, which he claims would require only a small amendment in existing legislation to be in place by 2016, would be "a statement about the institution which now legislates for our great nation".
And it enhances their education, keeps them learning when they might have been turned off; because they can see it applied, they can see why they need to read and write". Why not just simplify the existing system, legislate for every school to make its intake truly comprehensive?
Existing federal laws legislate against the distribution of pornography.
The Commission legislates less, and existing and new legislation is subject to much greater scrutiny.
"We are toughening up existing guidance on biometrics by legislating to outlaw its use in schools without parental permission – it is only right that heads consult parents before using such sensitive technology," he replies.
He also ruled any changes to the existing renewable energy target, which is legislated out to 2020.
It did not extend or attach to any of those pre-existing state and common-law rights: "That congress, in passing the act of 1790, did not legislate in reference to existing rights, appears clear". Wheaton v. Peters, 8 Pet.
But there are myriad reasons why Congress does not enact statutes: enacting federal laws is difficult in part because of constitutional requirements—and Congress legislates in response to existing conditions, which change over time.
So we will legislate to put Channel - the existing successful programme for people at risk of radicalisation - on a statutory basis to improve the consistency of its delivery and ensure the participation of all the appropriate organisations.
Because governments are already collecting biological samples from some people -- criminal convicts in some jurisdictions, mere suspects in others -- there is an urgent need to legislate strong safeguards whether or not existing programs are expanded to create a universal database.
