Constitutional Authority Statement for H.J. Res. 84

Record date · March 31, 2025

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What This Bill Does

This document provides the formal constitutional justification for House Joint Resolution 84, as required by House rules. It cites of the U.S. Constitution as the source of Congressional power to enact the proposed legislation.

Why it matters

This statement establishes the legal basis for 84, which is a mandatory procedural step for any bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Pramila Jayapal

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

Key Facts

H.J. Res. 84 was introduced by Representative Pramila Jayapal.
The legislation claims authority under Article I, Section 8 of the United States Constitution.
The document serves as a formal Constitutional Authority Statement required for House legislative filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Constitutional Authority Statement?

It is a required statement where a bill's sponsor identifies the specific clause in the U.S. Constitution that grants Congress the power to pass that particular piece of legislation.

Does this document explain what H.J. Res. 84 does?

No, this document only provides the legal justification for the bill's introduction, not the text or purpose of the resolution itself.

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