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Read. Follow. Verify.Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 9025
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. 9025 by Representative Finstad. It cites Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the U.S. Constitution as the legal basis for Congress to enact this legislation.
This statement establishes the legal foundation for H.R. 9025, which is a mandatory procedural requirement for all bills introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives to demonstrate that Congress has the authority to pass the proposed law.
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Key Facts
- Representative Brad Finstad introduced H.R. 9025 on May 26, 2026.
- The bill cites Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the U.S. Constitution as the source of congressional power to enact the legislation.
- Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 is commonly known as the 'Necessary and Proper Clause'.
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