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May 9, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 77 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

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Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 2642; Congressional Record Vol. 165, No. 77
(House of Representatives - May 09, 2019)

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           By Mr. KILMER:
       H.R. 2642.
       Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant 
     to the following:
       Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 (relating to providing for 
     the general welfare of the United States); Article I, Section 
     8, Clause 18 (relating to the power to make all laws 
     necessary and proper for carrying out the powers vested in 
     Congress); and Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2 (relating to 
     the power of Congress to dispose of and make all needful 
     rules and regulations respecting the territory or other 
     property belonging to the United States).