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June 27, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 109 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

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Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 3531; Congressional Record Vol. 165, No. 109
(House of Representatives - June 27, 2019)

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           By Mr. GRAVES of Missouri:
       H.R. 3531.
       Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant 
     to the following:
       Article I, Section 8 of the United States Constitution, 
     specifically Clause 1 (relating to providing for the common 
     defense and general welfare of the United States) and Clause 
     3 (related to regulation of Commerce with foreign Nations, 
     and among the several States, and with Indian tribes) and 
     Clause 18 (relating to the power to make all laws necessary 
     and proper for carrying out the powers vested in Congress).