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            By Ms. EDWARDS:
       H.R. 1692.
       Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant 
     to the following:
       Congress is authorized to enact this legislation under the 
     Commerce Clause, Article I, Section 8, Clause 3, ``to 
     regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several 
     States, and with the Indian Tribes.'' Additionally, Congress 
     has the authority to enact this legislation pursuant to the 
     Preamble of the Constitution, ``to promote the general 
     welfare.''