Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 143; Congressional Record Vol. 165, No. 1
(House of Representatives - January 03, 2019)

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           By Mr. DesJARLAIS:
       H.R. 143.
       Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant 
     to the following:
       Clause 2 of Section 3 of Article IV of the U.S. 
     Constitution: The Congress shall have the power to dispose of 
     and make all needful rules and regulations respecting the 
     territory or other property belonging to the United States.