What happens if Congress shows an intent to preempt state law?

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🇺🇸 Constitutional Law • The Supremacy Clause CONLAW#043

Legal Definition

If Congress evidences a clear intent to preempt state law, federal law preempts.

Plain English Explanation

If Congress makes it clear that they want a federal law to override state laws, then the federal law wins out.

Related Concepts

May a state impose a tax or regulation on the federal government? What happens when federal and state laws are mutually exclusive? What is express preemption? What is field preemption? What is implied preemption? What is the supremacy clause?

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