Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 2245; Congressional Record Vol. 165, No. 62
(House of Representatives - April 10, 2019)

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           By Mr. GRIJALVA:
       H.R. 2245.
       Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant 
     to the following:
       U.S. Const. art. I, sec. 8, cl. 3
       To regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and among the 
     several States, and with the Indian tribes;
       U.S. Const. art. IV, sec. 3, cl. 2, sen. a
       The Congress shall have Power to dispose of and make all 
     needful Rule and Regulations respecting the Territory of 
     other Property belonging to the United States;