[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 6 (Wednesday, January 18, 2012)]
[House]
[Page H78]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

            By Mr. SHULER:
       H.R. 3793.
       Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant 
     to the following:
       Article 1 Section 8 Clause 1 gives Congress the authority 
     to ``provide for the common defense and general welfare of 
     the United States.''
       Article 1 Section 8 Clause 3 gives Congress the authority 
     to ``regulate commerce with foreign nations, and among 
     several states.''