Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 5625; Congressional Record Vol. 166, No. 10
(House of Representatives - January 16, 2020)

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           By Ms. ESCOBAR:
       H.R. 5625.
       Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant 
     to the following:
       Constitutional Authority--Necessary and Proper Clause (Art. 
     I, Sec. 8, Clause 18)
       The Congress shall have power . . . To make all laws which 
     shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the 
     foregoing powers, and all other powers vested by

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     this Constitution in the government of the United States, or 
     in any department or officer thereof.