[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 119 (Monday, August 1, 2011)]
[House]
[Pages H5887-H5888]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

            By Mr. TOWNS:
        H.R. 2785.

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        Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant 
     to the following:
       This Bill is enacted pursuant to Article I, Section 8, 
     Clause 1 of the United States Constitution, known as the 
     ``General Welfare Clause.'' This provision grants Congress 
     the broad power ``to pay the Debts and provide for the common 
     defense and general welfare of the United States.''