Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 8663
May 4, 2026
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The Frame
This statement establishes the legal authority under which Congress claims the power to regulate the specific activities addressed in H.R. 8663.
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
As the sponsor, she is responsible for providing the constitutional justification for the bill.
Last recorded activity May 4, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
- Representative Eleanor Holmes Norton introduced H.R. 8663.
- The bill's constitutional authority is cited as Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of the U.S. Constitution.
- Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 is commonly known as the Commerce Clause.
Why It Matters
This statement establishes the legal authority under which Congress claims the power to regulate the specific activities addressed in H.R. 8663.
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