Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 2136
March 14, 2025
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The Frame
This statement establishes the legal basis for H.R. 2136, which is a required procedural step for all bills introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives to demonstrate that the proposed law falls within Congress's enumerated powers.
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Anna Paulina Luna
As the sponsor, she is responsible for providing the constitutional justification for the legislation.
Last recorded activity March 14, 2025.
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What is a Constitutional Authority Statement?
What does Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 allow?
Key Facts
- Representative Anna Paulina Luna introduced H.R. 2136.
- 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 March 14, 2025.
Why It Matters
This statement establishes the legal basis for H.R. 2136, which is a required procedural step for all bills introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives to demonstrate that the proposed law falls within Congress's enumerated powers.
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Standardized Constitutional Citation
The use of the 'Necessary and Proper Clause' is a broad, catch-all justification often used when specific enumerated powers are not cited.
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