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    <constitutionalAuthorityStatementText><![CDATA[<pre>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. 2556.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:The above mentioned legislation is based upon the followingSection 8 statement: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.[Page H5126]</pre>]]></constitutionalAuthorityStatementText>
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        <fullName>Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-17]</fullName>
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        <text><![CDATA[ <p>Prohibits the issuance of a visa to a citizen, subject, national, or resident of 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 the issuance of visas to nationals of 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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