Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 8955
May 21, 2026
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This statement establishes the legal foundation for H.R. 8955, confirming the specific constitutional power Congress is exercising to propose this bill.
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Brian Fitzpatrick
As the sponsor, he is responsible for providing the constitutional justification for the bill.
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Key Facts
- Representative Brian Fitzpatrick introduced H.R. 8955.
- 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 21, 2026.
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This statement establishes the legal foundation for H.R. 8955, confirming the specific constitutional power Congress is exercising to propose this bill.
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