Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 3648; Congressional Record Vol. 165, No. 114
(House of Representatives - July 09, 2019)

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           By Mr. CUNNINGHAM:
       H.R. 3648.
       Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant 
     to the following:
       Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution
       Clause 1, ``The Congress shall have Power To.. pay the 
     Debts and provide for the common Defence and general Welfare 
     of the United States;''
       Clause 14, ``To make Rules for the Government and 
     Regulation of the land and naval Forces;''
       Clause 18, ``To make all Laws which shall be necessary and 
     proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers...``