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June 21, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 105 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

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Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 3403; Congressional Record Vol. 165, No. 105
(House of Representatives - June 21, 2019)

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[Page H5037]
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            By Mr. AMASH:
        H.R. 3403.
        Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant 
     to the following:
       Article I, Section 1, of the Constitution states: ``All 
     legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a 
     Congress of the United States . . .'' It is both ``necessary 
     and proper [for Congress to make laws] for carrying into 
     Execution'' this Power (Article I, Section 8, Clause 18), 
     including setting standards for documents produced by 
     Congress.