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January 29, 2020 - Issue: Vol. 166, No. 19 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 2nd Session

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Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 5705; Congressional Record Vol. 166, No. 19
(House of Representatives - January 29, 2020)

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[Page H713]
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           By Ms. CHENEY:
       H.R. 5705.
       Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant 
     to the following:
       Article I, Section VIII, Clause XVIII. 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.
       &
       Article IV, Section 111, Clause, II: The Congress shall 
     have Power to dispose of and make all needful Rules and 
     Regulations respecting the Territory or other Property 
     belonging to the United States; and nothing in this 
     Constitution shall be so construed as to Prejudice any Claims 
     of the United States, or of any particular State.