[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 129 (Friday, September 21, 2012)]
[House]
[Page H6279]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

           By Mr. SHULER:
       H.R. 6548.
       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 I Section 8 Clause 3--The Congress shall have 
     power***To regulate commerce with foreign nations and among 
     the several states, and with the Indian tribes.