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Read. Follow. Verify.Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 9009
Record date · May 22, 2026
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What This Bill Does
This document provides the formal constitutional justification for the introduction of H.R. 9009 by Representative Patronis. It cites specific s of the U.S. Constitution that grant Congress the power to pass this legislation.
This statement establishes the legal basis for H.R. 9009, which is a mandatory procedural requirement for all bills introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Representative Patronis
The sponsor is responsible for providing the constitutional justification for the legislation they introduce.
Key Facts
- Representative Patronis introduced H.R. 9009.
- The bill claims authority under Article I, Section 8, clause 3 of the U.S. Constitution (the Commerce Clause).
- The bill claims authority under Article I, Section 8, clause 18 of the U.S. Constitution (the Necessary and Proper Clause).
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