Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 8989
May 21, 2026
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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.
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Ms. Pettersen
As the sponsor, she is responsible for providing the constitutional justification for the bill.
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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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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.
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