POLISCOPE
Back to feed
FEDERALcongressional record

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 8763

May 12, 2026

Track this bill to get notified when it advances a stage. One tap to stop, anytime.

The Frame

What this does

This statement establishes the legal foundation for H.R. 8763, which is a mandatory procedural step for all bills introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives to demonstrate that the proposed law falls within the powers granted to Congress by the Constitution.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Scott Perry

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

What changed

Last recorded activity May 12, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This document provides the formal constitutional justification for the introduction of H.R. 8763 by Representative Perry. It cites of the U.S. Constitution as the legal basis for Congress to enact this specific legislation.

Why It Matters

This statement establishes the legal foundation for H.R. 8763, which is a mandatory procedural step for all bills introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives to demonstrate that the proposed law falls within the powers granted to Congress by the Constitution.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Constitutional Authority Statement?
It is a required statement included with every bill introduced in the House of Representatives that explains which part of the Constitution gives Congress the power to pass that specific law.
Does this document explain what H.R. 8763 does?
No, this document only provides the legal justification for the bill's introduction; it does not describe the bill's specific policy goals or provisions.

Key Facts

  • Representative Perry introduced H.R. 8763 on May 12, 2026.
  • The bill cites Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution as the authority for Congress to enact the legislation.

News Coverage

No news coverage found yet. Articles are indexed twice daily.

Sponsors

Connected Entities

otherUnited States ConstitutionArticle 1, Section 8 is cited as the source of legislative authorityMap →
personScott PerryMember of Congress who introduced H.R. 8763Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

Analysis Score

0–100
  • Significance10
    How much this matters to a regular citizen
  • Controversy0
    Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
  • Entertainment0
    Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
  • Buzz5
    Current news / social attention level

Publisher tools

Share or embed this record

POLISCOPE publisher tools

Share or embed this record