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Read. Follow. Verify.Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 8989
Record date · May 21, 2026
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What This Bill Does
This document provides the formal constitutional justification for the introduction of H.R. 8989 by Representative Pettersen. It cites Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution as the legal basis for Congress to enact this specific legislation.
This statement is a mandatory procedural requirement that establishes the legal foundation for H.R. 8989, confirming the specific constitutional power Congress is exercising to propose the bill.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Ms. Pettersen
As the sponsor, she is responsible for providing the constitutional justification for the bill.
Key Facts
- Representative Pettersen introduced H.R. 8989 in the House of Representatives.
- The bill's constitutional authority is cited as Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution.
- This statement was recorded in the Congressional Record, Volume 172, Issue 87, on May 21, 2026.
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