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    <constitutionalAuthorityStatementText><![CDATA[<pre>[Pages H4364-H4365]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [<a href='http://www.gpo.gov'>www.gpo.gov</a>]By Mr. RYAN of Ohio:H.R. 2246.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:The above mentioned legislation is based upon the followingSection 8 statement:[[Page H4365]]To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper forcarrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all otherPowers vested by this Constitution in the Government of theUnited States, or in any Department or Officer thereof.</pre>]]></constitutionalAuthorityStatementText>
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        <fullName>Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-17]</fullName>
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        <text><![CDATA[ <p>Brazilian Foreign Aid Fairness Act - Prohibits assistance to Brazil until the President certifies to Congress that the government of Brazil has removed the prohibition on extradition of Brazilian nationals to other countries.</p> <p>Authorizes the President to waive such prohibition on a case-by-case basis if in the U.S. national interest.</p>]]></text>
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        <title>To suspend United States assistance to Brazil until such time as Brazil amends its laws to remove the prohibition on extradition of nationals of Brazil to other countries.</title>
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