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February 28, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 37 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

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Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 1459; Congressional Record Vol. 165, No. 37
(House of Representatives - February 28, 2019)

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[Page H2316]
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           By Mr. MEADOWS:
       H.R. 1459.
       Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant 
     to the following:
       Article I Section 8 Clause 11:
       To define and punish Piracies and Felonies committed on the 
     high Seas, and Offenses against the Law of Nations;
       And
       Article I Section 8 Clause 1:
       The Congress shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes, 
     Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for 
     the common Defence and general Welfare of the United States;