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March 7, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 41 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

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Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 1579; Congressional Record Vol. 165, No. 41
(House of Representatives - March 07, 2019)

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[Page H2584]
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           By Mr. PAPPAS:
       H.R. 1579.
       Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant 
     to the following:
       Article I, Sec. 8, Clause 1, of the United States 
     Constitution states that ``Congress shall have power to lay 
     and collect taxes, duties, imposts and excises, to pay the 
     debts and provide for the common defense and general welfare 
     of the United States.'' [Page H473]