[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 37 (Thursday, March 14, 2013)]
[House]
[Page H1429]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

            By Mr. BLUMENAUER:
        H.R. 1173.
        Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant 
     to the following:
       This bill modifies the Social Security Act, which Congress 
     enacted pursuant to its powers under the commerce clause of 
     the U.S. Constitution, as well as its powers to tax and spend 
     for the general welfare. Congress has the power under those 
     provisions to enact this legislation as well.