Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 8735
May 12, 2026
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This statement establishes the legal foundation for H.R. 8735, which is a mandatory procedural requirement for all bills introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Jimmy Panetta
As the sponsor, he is responsible for providing the constitutional justification for his proposed legislation.
Last recorded activity May 12, 2026.
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- Representative Panetta introduced H.R. 8735 on May 12, 2026.
- The bill cites Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution as the authority for Congress to pass the legislation.
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This statement establishes the legal foundation for H.R. 8735, which is a mandatory procedural requirement for all bills introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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