[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 38 (Thursday, March 8, 2012)]
[House]
[Pages H1305-H1306]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

           By Mr. SCHIFF:
       H.R. 4190.
       Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant 
     to the following:
       The Straw Purchaser Penalty Enhancement Act is 
     constitutionally authorized

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     under Article I, Section 8, Clause 18, the Necessary and 
     Proper Clause. 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.