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Read. Follow. Verify.Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 8984
Record date · May 21, 2026
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What This Bill Does
This document provides the formal constitutional justification for the introduction of H.R. 8984 by Representative Morelle. It cites of the U.S. Constitution as the legal basis for Congress to enact this legislation.
This statement establishes the legal foundation for H.R. 8984, which is a required procedural step for all bills introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives to demonstrate that Congress has the authority to pass the proposed law.
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Legislators are required to provide this statement for every bill they introduce.
Key Facts
- Representative Morelle introduced H.R. 8984 on May 21, 2026.
- The bill cites Article 1, Section 8, Clause 1 of the U.S. Constitution as its legal authority.
- Article 1, Section 8, Clause 1 is commonly known as the Taxing and Spending Clause.
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