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By Mr. SCHIFF:
H.R. 5412.
Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following:
Among other powers, those vested in Congress pursuant to Article I, Section 8 to:
Provide for the common defense and general welfare of the United States;
Regulate commerce, and
Make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution Congress's other powers as provided under that Article.
SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 170
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