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What this does

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.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 2, 2026.

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Summary

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is this document published?
House rules require members to provide a statement citing the specific constitutional power that allows Congress to enact a proposed bill.
Does this document explain what H.R. 9581 does?
No, this document only provides the legal justification for the bill's introduction, not the specific policy details of the bill itself.

Why It Matters

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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Standardized Constitutional Citation

The document uses a boilerplate citation format referencing Article I and Supreme Court interpretation, which is common for legislative filings.

Connected Entities

organizationSupreme Court of the United StatesCited as an interpreter of constitutional powersMap →
personPramila JayapalMember of Congress who introduced H.R. 9581Map →
organizationGovernment Publishing OfficePublisher of the Congressional RecordMap →

Sources

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