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May 23, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 87 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

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Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 3014; Congressional Record Vol. 165, No. 87
(House of Representatives - May 23, 2019)

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           By Mr. THORNBERRY:
       H.R. 3014.
       Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant 
     to the following:
       The constitutional authority on which this bill rests is 
     the power of Congress to ``provide for the common Defence,'' 
     ``raise and support Armies,'' ``provide and maintain a 
     Navy,'' and ``make Rules for the Government and Regulation of 
     the land and naval Forces'' as enumerated in Article I, 
     section 8 of the United States Constitution.