[Diddle E. Squat]

but Congress shall have the right to adopt a national standard, which shall preempt the laws of the states to the extent inconsistent therewith.

Just to be clear, are you suggesting a one-time only adoption of a standard, or a 'living, breathing standard'?

[Torie]

No, Congress would be empowered to adopt a garden variety statute, which could later be ameneded or appeal. It is not a one bite of the apple concept. It is not about making Congress SCOTUS for a day, and being empowered to write a law which would be the functional equivalent of writing a clause into the Constitution.