Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 5018; Congressional Record Vol. 165, No. 179
(House of Representatives - November 08, 2019)

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            By Mr. MEADOWS:
        H.R. 5018.
        Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant 
     to the following:
       Article I, Section 8, Clause 3: To regulate commerce with 
     foreign nations, and among the several states, and with the 
     Indian tribes;
       and
       Article I, Section 8, Clause 18: To make all laws which 
     shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the 
     foregoing powers, and all other powers vested by this 
     Constitution in the government of the United States, or in 
     any department or officer thereof.