Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 2148
March 14, 2025
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This statement establishes the legal foundation for H.R. 2148, which is a mandatory procedural requirement for all bills introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Key Facts
- Representative Joseph Morelle introduced H.R. 2148.
- The bill cites Article 1, Section 8, Clause 1 of the U.S. Constitution as its legal authority.
- Article 1, Section 8, Clause 1 grants Congress the power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts and excises, to pay the debts and provide for the common defense and general welfare of the United States.
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Why It Matters
This statement establishes the legal foundation for H.R. 2148, which is a mandatory procedural requirement for all bills introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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