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Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 8940 · May 20, 2026 · Congress.wiki

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Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 8940

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Date: May 20, 2026
Congress: 119th Congress
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By Ms. PRESSLEY:

H.R. 8940.

Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant

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Article 1 Section 8 Clause 18

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