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May 15, 2020 - Issue: Vol. 166, No. 92 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 2nd Session

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Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 6885; Congressional Record Vol. 166, No. 92
(House of Representatives - May 15, 2020)

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            By Mr. FLORES:
        H.R. 6885.
        Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant 
     to the following:
       Article 1, Section 8, Clause 1
       . . . to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts and 
     excises, to pay the debts and provide for the common defense 
     and general welfare of the United States; but all duties, 
     imposts and excises shall be uniform throughout the United 
     States;
       Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3
       To regulate commerce with foreign nations, and among the 
     several states, and with the Indian tribes;