Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 3214; Congressional Record Vol. 165, No. 97
(House of Representatives - June 11, 2019)

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            By Mr. SCHIFF:
        H.R. 3214.
        Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant 
     to the following:
       Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence is 
     constitutionally authorized under Article I, Section 8, 
     Clause 3, the Commerce Clause and Article I, Section 8, 
     Clause 18, the Necessary and Proper Clause. Additionally, the 
     Preamble to the Constitution provides support of the 
     authority to enact legislation to promote the General 
     Welfare.