Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 2161
March 14, 2025
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The Frame
This document establishes the legal justification required for H.R. 2161 to proceed through the legislative process, confirming the specific constitutional power Congress is exercising to create the proposed law.
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Representative Smith
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Key Facts
- Representative Smith of New Jersey introduced H.R. 2161.
- The bill relies on Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution for its legislative authority.
- The statement was recorded in the Congressional Record on March 14, 2025.
Why It Matters
This document establishes the legal justification required for H.R. 2161 to proceed through the legislative process, confirming the specific constitutional power Congress is exercising to create the proposed law.
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