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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 Ms. KUSTER:H.R. 3645.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 (relating to the power tolay and collect taxes, duties, imposts and excises, to paythe debts and provide for the common defense and generalwelfare of the United States), and Article 1, Section 8,Clause 3 (relating to the power to regulate Commerce withforeign Nations, and among the several States, and with theIndian Tribes) of the United States Constitution.____________________[Page H7446]</pre>]]></constitutionalAuthorityStatementText>
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        <text><![CDATA[ <p>Executive Agency Simplification and Efficiency Act or the EASE Act -&nbsp; Directs the Comptroller General (GAO) to submit one legislative proposal to Congress, with a copy to the President at the same time, to reorganize executive branch agencies to: (1) decrease the total number of agencies that promote American competitiveness, exports, and businesses in order to improve and simplify support and services for American businesses; and (2) achieve cost savings in the performance of support and services for American businesses by the federal government. Provides for expedited consideration of such proposal by the House of Representatives and the Senate. </p>]]></text>
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