Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 8672
May 7, 2026
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This statement establishes the legal foundation for H.R. 8672, which is a required procedural step for any bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives to demonstrate that Congress has the authority to pass the law.
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Rudy Yakym
As the sponsor, he is responsible for providing the constitutional justification for the bill.
Last recorded activity May 7, 2026.
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Key Facts
- Representative Rudy Yakym introduced H.R. 8672 on May 7, 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 grants Congress the power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts and excises, to pay the debts and provide for the common defense and general welfare of the United States.
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This statement establishes the legal foundation for H.R. 8672, which is a required procedural step for any bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives to demonstrate that Congress has the authority to pass the law.
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