[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 103 (Thursday, July 18, 2013)]
[House]
[Page H4725]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

            By Mr. ADERHOLT:
        H.R. 2729.
        Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant 
     to the following:
       Its ability to provide for the general welfare pursuant to 
     Article 1, Section 8, Clause 1 and to make laws which are 
     necessary and proper for carrying into execution the powers 
     granted by Article 1, Section 8 as pursuant to Article 1, 
     Section 8, Clause 18. This includes the power to enact laws 
     that strengthen the management of federal housing assistance 
     programs.