Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 723; Congressional Record Vol. 165, No. 14
(House of Representatives - January 23, 2019)

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           By Mr. DAVIDSON of Ohio:
       H.R. 723.
       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
       Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3: To regulate commerce with 
     foreign nations, and among the several states, and with the 
     Indian tribes;