Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 6761; Congressional Record Vol. 166, No. 87
(House of Representatives - May 08, 2020)

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           By Mr. GRIJALVA:
       H.R. 6761.
       Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant 
     to the following:
       U.S. Constitution Article I, Section 8, Clause 3
       To regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and among the 
     several States, and with the Indian tribes;
       U.S. Constitution Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2, sen. a
       The Congress shall have Power to dispose of and make all 
     needful Rule and Regulations respecting the Territory of 
     other Property belonging to the United States;
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