[Page H1047]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

            By Mr. RUPPERSBERGER:
        H.R. 5855.
        Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant 
     to the following:
       According to Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the 
     Constitution, Congress has the power to institute legislation 
     which is necessary and proper for the protection of the 
     American people.