[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 178 (Thursday, November 2, 2017)]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
By Mr. BRADY of Texas:
H.R. 1.
Congress
has the power to enact this legislation pursuant
to the following:
Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 of the Constitution of the
United States.
[Page H8444]
About Constitutional Authority Statements
On January 5, 2011, the House of Representatives adopted an amendment to House Rule XII. Rule XII, clause 7(c) requires that, to be accepted for introduction by the House Clerk, all bills (H.R.) and joint resolutions
(H.J.Res.) must provide a document stating "as specifically as practicable the power or powers granted to Congress in the Constitution to enact the bill or joint resolution."
