- Record: House Floor
- Section type: Legislation
- Chamber: House
- Date: April 30, 2026
- Congress: 119th Congress
- Why this source matters: This section came from the House floor portion of the record.
By Ms. WATERS:
H.J. Res. 170.
Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant
to the following:
Article I, Section 8, cl. 1, To pay debts and provide for
the common Defense and General Welfare of the United States.
Article I, Section 8 cl. 3. To regulate Commerce with
Foreign Nations, Among the Several States, and with the
Indian Tribes.
Article I, Section 8, cl. 18, To make all laws which shall
be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the
powers enumerated under section 8 and all other Powers vested
by the Constitution in the Government of the United States,
or in any Department or Officer thereof.