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Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 8827

May 14, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This statement establishes the legal framework under which the proposed bill H.R. 8827 is being introduced, which is a mandatory procedural requirement for all legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Andy Ogles

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

What changed

Last recorded activity May 14, 2026.

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Summary

This document provides the formal constitutional justification for the introduction of H.R. 8827 by Representative Andy Ogles. It cites Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution as the legal basis for Congress to enact this specific legislation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Constitutional Authority Statement?

It is a required statement included with every bill introduced in the House of Representatives that explains which part of the Constitution gives Congress the power to pass that specific law.

Does this document explain what H.R. 8827 does?

No, this document only provides the legal justification for the bill's introduction; it does not describe the bill's specific policy goals or provisions.

Why It Matters

Key Facts

Representative Andy Ogles introduced H.R. 8827.
The bill cites Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution as the source of Congressional authority to enact the legislation.

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