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Read. Follow. Verify.Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 8658
Record date · May 4, 2026
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What This Bill Does
This document provides the formal constitutional justification for the introduction of H.R. 8658 by Representative Kennedy of Utah. It cites of the U.S. Constitution as the legal basis for Congress to enact this specific legislation.
This statement establishes the legal foundation for H.R. 8658, which is a mandatory procedural requirement for all bills introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Representative Kennedy
As the sponsor, he is responsible for providing the constitutional justification for his proposed legislation.
Key Facts
- Representative Kennedy of Utah introduced H.R. 8658.
- The bill cites Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the U.S. Constitution as its legal authority.
- The document was published in the Congressional Record on May 4, 2026.
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Standard Legislative Procedure
The document confirms adherence to House Rule XIII, clause 5(b), which requires a constitutional authority statement for all bills.
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