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            By Mr. SMITH of New Jersey:
        H.R. 239.
        Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant 
     to the following:
        Article I, section 8, clause 4 of the Constitution 
     provides that Congress shall have power ``To establish an 
     uniform Rule of Naturalization, and uniform Laws on the 
     subject of Bankruptcies throughout the United States;''