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July 29, 2020 - Issue: Vol. 166, No. 134 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 2nd Session

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Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 7811; Congressional Record Vol. 166, No. 134
(House of Representatives - July 29, 2020)

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[Page H3980]
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            By Mr. CUNNINGHAM:
        H.R. 7811.
        Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant 
     to the following:
       Article 1, Section 8, Clause 1: ``The Congress shall have 
     the power to . . . provide for the common defense and general 
     welfare of the United States;'';
       Clause 18: ``To make all Laws which shall be necessary and 
     proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers . . 
     .''