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Read. Follow. Verify.Constitutional Basis for H.R. 2503
Record date · March 31, 2025
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What This Bill Does
This document provides the formal constitutional justification for H.R. 2503, as submitted by Representative Kean. It cites the as the legal authority for Congress to regulate interstate and local commercial activities.
This statement establishes the legal foundation for H.R. 2503, which is a prerequisite for the bill to be considered constitutional by the House of Representatives.
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Members of Congress
They must review this statement to determine if the proposed legislation falls within federal constitutional authority.
Key Facts
- Representative Kean introduced H.R. 2503.
- The bill relies on Article I, Section 8, clause 3 of the U.S. Constitution (the Commerce Clause).
- The Commerce Clause grants Congress the power to regulate commerce with foreign nations, among states, and with Indian tribes.
- The justification includes the power to regulate local activities that have a substantial effect on interstate commerce.
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- The document cites the 1964 Supreme Court ruling in Heart of Atlanta Motel v. United States as legal support.
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The document follows the standard template for constitutional authority statements by linking proposed regulation to established Supreme Court precedent regarding the Commerce Clause.
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