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What this does

This document establishes the legal justification required for H.R. 2161 to proceed through the legislative process, confirming the specific constitutional power Congress is exercising to create the proposed law.

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Representative Smith

As the sponsor, he is responsible for providing the constitutional justification for the legislation.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 14, 2025.

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Summary

Representative Smith of New Jersey submitted a formal statement citing the constitutional basis for the introduction of H.R. 2161. The document identifies of the U.S. Constitution as the authority for Congress to enact this specific legislation.

Key Facts

  • Representative Smith of New Jersey introduced H.R. 2161.
  • The bill relies on Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution for its legislative authority.
  • The statement was recorded in the Congressional Record on March 14, 2025.

Why It Matters

This document establishes the legal justification required for H.R. 2161 to proceed through the legislative process, confirming the specific constitutional power Congress is exercising to create the proposed law.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Constitutional Authority Statement?
It is a required statement where a bill's sponsor identifies the specific part of the Constitution that gives Congress the power to pass that particular law.
Does this document explain what H.R. 2161 does?
No, this document only provides the legal justification for the bill's existence, not the details of the bill's content.

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