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Constitutional Basis for H.R. 8794

Original title: Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 8794

May 13, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This statement establishes the legal framework under which H.R. 8794 is being proposed, which is a mandatory procedural step for all bills introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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Ms. Johnson

As the sponsor, she is responsible for providing the constitutional justification for the bill.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 13, 2026.

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Summary

This document provides the formal constitutional justification for the introduction of H.R. 8794 by Representative Johnson of Texas. It cites the '' as the legal authority for Congress to enact the proposed 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 U.S. Constitution gives Congress the power to pass that specific law.
What does the 'Necessary and Proper Clause' mean?
It is a clause in the Constitution that grants Congress the power to make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the powers vested by the Constitution in the government.

Why It Matters

This statement establishes the legal framework under which H.R. 8794 is being proposed, which is a mandatory procedural step for all bills introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Key Facts

  • Representative Johnson of Texas introduced H.R. 8794 on May 13, 2026.
  • The bill cites Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 (the Necessary and Proper Clause) as its constitutional authority.

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Standard Legislative Procedure

The document confirms the standard adherence to House Rule XIII, clause 5(b), requiring constitutional authority statements for all bills.

Connected Entities

otherArticle I, Section 8, Clause 18The Necessary and Proper Clause of the U.S. ConstitutionMap →
personMs. JohnsonRepresentative from Texas who introduced H.R. 8794Map →

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