[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 87 (Thursday, June 16, 2011)]
[House]
[Page H4329]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

           By Mr. SCHIFF:
       H.R. 2237.
       Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant 
     to the following:
       The Necessary and Proper Clause of Article 1, Section 8 of 
     the Constitution. The Necessary and Proper Clause supports 
     the expansion of congressional authority beyond the explicit 
     authorities that are directly discernible from the text. 
     Additionally, the Preamble to the Constitution provides 
     support of the authority to enact legislation to promote the 
     General Welfare.