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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. 1609; Congressional Record Vol. 165, No. 41
(House of Representatives - March 07, 2019)

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[Page H2585]
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            By Mr. CRENSHAW:
        H.R. 1609.
        Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant 
     to the following:
       Article 1, 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; but all Duties, Imposts 
     and Excises shall be uniform throughout the United States. 
     Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18: To make all Laws which shall 
     be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the 
     foregoing Powers vested by this Constitution in the 
     Government of the United States or in any Department or 
     Officer thereof