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Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 8762

May 12, 2026

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What this does

This document establishes the legal justification required by House rules for the introduction of H.R. 8762, asserting that the bill falls under the powers granted to Congress by of the Constitution.

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Scott Perry

As the sponsor, he is responsible for providing the constitutional justification for the legislation.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 12, 2026.

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Summary

Representative Scott Perry submitted a formal statement citing the U.S. Constitution as the legal basis for introducing bill H.R. 8762.

Key Facts

Representative Scott Perry introduced H.R. 8762.
The bill's constitutional authority is cited as Article I, Section 8 of the United States Constitution.

Why It Matters

This document establishes the legal justification required by House rules for the introduction of H.R. 8762, asserting that the bill falls under the powers granted to Congress by of the Constitution.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Constitutional Authority Statement?

It is a required statement provided by a bill's sponsor explaining which specific part of the Constitution gives Congress the power to pass that particular law.

Does this document explain what H.R. 8762 does?

No, this document only provides the legal justification for the bill's introduction; it does not describe the bill's actual policy content.

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