[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 187 (Wednesday, December 7, 2011)]
[House]
[Page H8262]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

           By Mr. PAUL:
       H.R. 3602.
       Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant 
     to the following:
       The Spouse Equity Election Clarification Amendment Act is 
     justified by Article 1, Section 8 of the constitution which 
     vests all legislative authority in the United States 
     Congress. This section clearly gives Congress the power to 
     pass laws amending federal rules regarding benefits of 
     federal employees and their current and former spouses.