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February 5, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 22 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

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Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 974; Congressional Record Vol. 165, No. 22
(House of Representatives - February 05, 2019)

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[Page H1362]
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           By Mr. GOTTHEIMER:
       H.R. 974.
       Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant 
     to the following:
       Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of the Constitution states 
     that Congress shall have the power ``to regulate Commerce 
     with foreign Nations, and among the several States, and with 
     the Indian Tribes.''
       Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the Constitution states 
     the Congress shall have the power ``to make all Laws which 
     shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the 
     foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by this 
     Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in 
     any Department or Officer thereof.''