Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 9021
May 22, 2026
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The Frame
This statement establishes the legal foundation for H.R. 9021, which is a mandatory procedural step required for any bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives to demonstrate that Congress has the authority to pass the law.
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Bonnie Watson Coleman
As the sponsor, she is responsible for providing the constitutional justification for the legislation she introduced.
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Why It Matters
This statement establishes the legal foundation for H.R. 9021, which is a mandatory procedural step required for any bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives to demonstrate that Congress has the authority to pass the law.
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Key Facts
- Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman introduced H.R. 9021 on May 22, 2026.
- The bill cites Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the U.S. Constitution as its legal authority.
- Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 grants Congress the power to make laws necessary and proper for executing its constitutional duties.
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