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February 22, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 33 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

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Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 1319; Congressional Record Vol. 165, No. 33
(House of Representatives - February 22, 2019)

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[Page H2047]
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            By Mr. KING of Iowa:
        H.R. 1319.
        Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant 
     to the following:
       This legislation adjusts the formula the federal government 
     uses to spend money on federal contracts, therefore, it is 
     authorized by the Constitution under Article 1, Section 8, 
     Clause 1, which grants Congress its spending power.