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“Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 4382” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Commerce was published in the House of Representatives section on pages H2854 on April 2, 2014.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
By Mr. BRIDENSTINE:
H.R. 4382.
Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following:
Article I, Section 8 gives Congress the power to make all laws necessary and proper to carry into execution the preceding enumerated powers. It is necessary and proper for Congress to eliminate the National Technical Information Service in the Department of Commerce.
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