Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 1031; Congressional Record Vol. 165, No. 23
(House of Representatives - February 06, 2019)

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           By Mr. VARGAS:
       H.R. 1031.
       Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant 
     to the following:
       (1) To regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and among 
     the several States, and with the Indian Tribes, as enumerated 
     in Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of the U.S. Constitution; 
     and
       (2) 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, 
     as enumerated in Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the U.S. 
     Constitution.