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Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 2109
March 14, 2025
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Finance Connection
Notable money activity
$167,950across 20 reported contributions
| Candidate | Donor | Amount | Industry | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Monica Forward Supporting Gleam Davis, Ana Jara, Kristin McCowan, Terry O'Day, and Ted Winterer for City Council 2020 | Madison Partners | $25,000 | - | Oct 2020 |
| Santa Monica Forward Supporting Gleam Davis, Ana Jara, Kristin McCowan, Terry O'Day, and Ted Winterer for City Council 2020 | Kilroy Realty, L.P | $10,000 | - | Sep 2020 |
| Santa Monica Forward Supporting Gleam Davis, Ana Jara, Kristin McCowan, Terry O'Day, and Ted Winterer for City Council 2020 | Michael Sullivan | $10,000 | Owner | Sep 2020 |
| Santa Monica Forward Supporting Gleam Davis, Ana Jara, Kristin McCowan, Terry O'Day, and Ted Winterer for City Council 2020 | Michael Sullivan | $10,000 | Owner | Sep 2020 |
| Santa Monica Forward Supporting Gleam Davis, Ana Jara, Kristin McCowan, Terry O'Day, and Ted Winterer for City Council 2020 | 710 Broadway, LLC | $10,000 | - | Oct 2020 |
| Santa Monica Forward Supporting Gleam Davis, Ana Jara, Kristin McCowan, Terry O'Day, and Ted Winterer for City Council 2020 | Michael Sullivan | $10,000 | Owner | Sep 2020 |
| Santa Monica Forward Supporting Gleam Davis, Ana Jara, Kristin McCowan, Terry O'Day, and Ted Winterer for City Council 2020 | Michael Sullivan | $10,000 | Owner | Sep 2020 |
| Santa Monica Forward Supporting Gleam Davis, Ana Jara, Kristin McCowan, Terry O'Day, and Ted Winterer for City Council 2020 | James Lippman | $10,000 | Owner | Oct 2020 |
| Santa Monica Forward Supporting Gleam Davis, Ana Jara, Kristin McCowan, Terry O'Day, and Ted Winterer for City Council 2020 | Redcar Properties LTD | $9,950 | - | Sep 2020 |
| Santa Monica Forward Supporting Gleam Davis, Ana Jara, Kristin McCowan, Terry O'Day, and Ted Winterer for City Council 2020 | Cypress Equity Investments | $9,500 | - | Oct 2020 |
| VICKIE DAVIS FOR RIALTO CITY COUNCIL 2024 | Vickie Davis | $6,500 | Technician | Dec 2024 |
| VICKIE DAVIS FOR RIALTO CITY COUNCIL 2024 | Vickie Davis | $6,500 | Technician | Dec 2024 |
| Santa Monica Forward Supporting Gleam Davis, Ana Jara, Kristin McCowan, Terry O'Day, and Ted Winterer for City Council 2020 | Cypress Equity Investments | $5,500 | - | Oct 2020 |
| Santa Monica Forward Supporting Gleam Davis, Ana Jara, Kristin McCowan, Terry O'Day, and Ted Winterer for City Council 2020 | Claude R. Short LLC | $5,000 | - | Sep 2020 |
| Santa Monica Forward Supporting Gleam Davis, Ana Jara, Kristin McCowan, Terry O'Day, and Ted Winterer for City Council 2020 | Tweeny Kau | $5,000 | Retired | Sep 2020 |
| Santa Monica Forward Supporting Gleam Davis, Ana Jara, Kristin McCowan, Terry O'Day, and Ted Winterer for City Council 2020 | Claude R. Short LLC | $5,000 | - | Sep 2020 |
| Santa Monica Forward Supporting Gleam Davis, Ana Jara, Kristin McCowan, Terry O'Day, and Ted Winterer for City Council 2020 | Mark Leevan | $5,000 | Real Estate | Sep 2020 |
| Santa Monica Forward Supporting Gleam Davis, Ana Jara, Kristin McCowan, Terry O'Day, and Ted Winterer for City Council 2020 | Mark Leevan | $5,000 | Real Estate | Sep 2020 |
| Santa Monica Forward Supporting Gleam Davis, Ana Jara, Kristin McCowan, Terry O'Day, and Ted Winterer for City Council 2020 | Claude R. Short LLC(Dorothy F. Menzies) | $5,000 | - | Sep 2020 |
| Charles Edward Davis | CHARLES DAVIS | $5,000 | INSURANCE | Mar 2026 |
Reported financial relationships and timing signals. This does not prove motive or influence. Readers draw their own conclusions.
The Frame
What this does
This statement establishes the legal foundation for H.R. 2109, asserting that Congress has the authority to regulate commerce among states, foreign nations, and Indian tribes.
Who is mentioned in the record
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
Representative Davis
The sponsor of the bill who is responsible for providing the constitutional justification.
What changed
Last recorded activity March 14, 2025.
What's next
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Summary
This document provides the formal constitutional justification for the introduction of H.R. 2109 by Representative Davis of North Carolina. It cites of the U.S. Constitution as the legal basis for the bill.
Key Facts
- Representative Davis of North Carolina introduced H.R. 2109.
- The bill cites Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 of the U.S. Constitution as its legal authority.
- The cited clause grants Congress the power to regulate commerce with foreign nations, among the several states, and with Indian tribes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Constitutional Authority Statement?
It is a required statement where members of Congress identify the specific part of the Constitution that gives them the power to pass a proposed law.
What does the Commerce Clause allow Congress to do?
As cited in this document, it allows Congress to regulate commerce with foreign nations, among the several states, and with Indian tribes.
Why It Matters
This statement establishes the legal foundation for H.R. 2109, asserting that Congress has the authority to regulate commerce among states, foreign nations, and Indian tribes.
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Standard Constitutional Citation
The document relies on the Commerce Clause, which is the most common constitutional basis for federal economic regulation.
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