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What this does

This statement is a mandatory procedural requirement 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.

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Teresa Leger Fernandez

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

What changed

Last recorded activity March 14, 2025.

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Summary

This document provides the formal constitutional justification for the introduction of H.R. 2135 by Representative Leger Fernandez. It cites of the U.S. Constitution as the legal basis for Congress to enact this specific legislation.

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 law.
Does this document explain what H.R. 2135 does?
No, this document only provides the legal justification for the bill's introduction, not the specific policy details or text of the bill itself.

Why It Matters

This statement is a mandatory procedural requirement 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.

Key Facts

  • Representative Leger Fernandez introduced H.R. 2135.
  • The bill cites Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution as the authority for its enactment.
  • The statement was published in the Congressional Record on March 14, 2025.

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personTeresa Leger FernandezMember of Congress who introduced H.R. 2135Map →
otherArticle I, Section 8The section of the U.S. Constitution cited as the source of legislative authoritMap →

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