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Read. Follow. Verify.Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 9581
Record date · July 2, 2026
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What This Bill Does
This document provides the formal constitutional justification for H.R. 9581, as required by House rules. It cites of the U.S. Constitution and Supreme Court interpretations as the legal basis for the bill's introduction.
This statement establishes the legal foundation for H.R. 9581, which is a procedural requirement for all legislation introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Pramila Jayapal
As the sponsor of H.R. 9581, she is responsible for providing the constitutional authority statement.
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