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Read. Follow. Verify.Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 9031
Record date · May 26, 2026
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What This Bill Does
This document provides the formal constitutional justification for the introduction of H.R. 9031 by Representative McGarvey. It cites of the U.S. Constitution as the legal basis for Congress to enact this legislation.
This statement is a mandatory procedural requirement that establishes the legal foundation for H.R. 9031, which is necessary for the bill to proceed through the legislative process.
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Representative McGarvey
As the sponsor of the bill, the representative is responsible for providing the constitutional justification for the legislation.
Key Facts
- Representative McGarvey introduced H.R. 9031 on May 26, 2026.
- The bill cites Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution as the authority for Congress to enact the legislation.
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