Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 6439; Congressional Record Vol. 166, No. 65
(House of Representatives - April 03, 2020)

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            By Mr. CUNNINGHAM:
        H.R. 6439.
        Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant 
     to the following:
       Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution Clause 1, 
     ``The Congress shall have Power To . . . pay the Debts and 
     provide for the common Defence and general Welfare of the 
     United States;''
       Clause 14, ``To make Rules for the Government and 
     Regulation of the land and naval Forces;''
       Clause 18, ``To make all Laws which shall be necessary and 
     proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers . . 
     .''