Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 8800
May 13, 2026
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This statement establishes the legal framework under which H.R. 8800 is proposed, identifying the specific constitutional powers Congress is exercising to create the law.
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U.S. Military
The bill cites constitutional powers related to the regulation and support of land and naval forces.
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Key Facts
- Representative Rogers of Alabama introduced H.R. 8800.
- The bill claims constitutional authority under Article I, Section 8, Clauses 12, 13, and 14 of the U.S. Constitution.
- Clause 12 grants Congress the power to raise and support armies.
- Clause 13 grants Congress the power to provide and maintain a navy.
- Clause 14 grants Congress the power to make rules for the government and regulation of the land and naval forces.
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This statement establishes the legal framework under which H.R. 8800 is proposed, identifying the specific constitutional powers Congress is exercising to create the law.
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The citation of clauses 12, 13, and 14 indicates that H.R. 8800 is exclusively focused on military or defense-related policy.
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