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    <constitutionalAuthorityStatementText><![CDATA[<pre>[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 115 (Tuesday, July 10, 2018)]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [<a href='http://www.gpo.gov'>www.gpo.gov</a>]By Mr. ESPAILLAT:H.R. 6328.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article One of the United States Constitution, section 8,clause 18:The Congress shall have Power--To make all Laws which shallbe necessary and proper for carrying into Execution theforegoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by thisConstitution in the Government of the United States, or inany Department or Officer thereoforArticle One of the United States Constitution, Section 8,Clause 3:The Congress shall have Power--To regulate Commerce withforeign Nations, and among the several States, and with theIndian tribes;[Page H6041]</pre>]]></constitutionalAuthorityStatementText>
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        <text><![CDATA[ <p><b>Advancing Procurement Technical Assistance Centers Act</b></p> <p>This bill authorizes Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (i.e., entities that help businesses obtain and perform defense contracts) to form an association to pursue common interests. If more than a majority of centers form an association, the Department of Defense shall recognize the association and work with it in various capacities.</p>]]></text>
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