Oct. 21, 2021 sees Congressional Record publish “Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 5661.....” in the House of Representatives section

By South Central Reporter

Oct 21, 2021

Rodney Davis was mentioned in Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 5661..... on page H5792 covering the 1st Session of the 117th Congress published on Oct. 21, 2021 in the Congressional Record.

The publication is reproduced in full below:

By Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois:

H.R. 5661.

Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following:

Article I, Section 8 of the US Constitution: The Congress shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes. Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for the common Defence and general Welfare of the United States.

SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 185

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