POLISCOPE
Back to feed
FEDERALcongressional record

Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 9031

May 26, 2026

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

The Frame

What this does

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.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Representative McGarvey

As the sponsor of the bill, the representative is responsible for providing the constitutional justification for the legislation.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 26, 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. 9031 by Representative McGarvey. It cites of the U.S. Constitution as the legal basis for Congress to enact this 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Constitutional Authority Statement?
It is a required statement where a bill's sponsor identifies the specific part of the U.S. Constitution that gives Congress the power to pass that particular law.
What does Article I, Section 8 allow Congress to do?
lists the enumerated powers of Congress, such as the power to tax, regulate commerce, declare war, and maintain an army.

Why It Matters

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.

News Coverage

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

Sponsors

Connected Entities

personMcGarveyMember of Congress who introduced H.R. 9031Map →
otherArticle I, Section 8The section of the U.S. Constitution cited as the source of legislative powerMap →

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