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February 27, 2020 - Issue: Vol. 166, No. 39 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 2nd Session

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Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 5985; Congressional Record Vol. 166, No. 39
(House of Representatives - February 27, 2020)

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[Pages H1251-H1252]
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            By Mr. BUDD:
        H.R. 5985.
        Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant 
     to the following:
       Under Article I, Section 8, the Necessary and Proper 
     Clause. Congress shall have

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     power to make all laws which shall be necessary and proper 
     for carrying into Execution the foregoing powers and all 
     Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the 
     United States, or in any Department of Officer thereof.