[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 168 (Monday, November 16, 2015)]
[House]
[Page H8240]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

            By Mr. CUMMINGS:
       H.R. 3997.
       Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant 
     to the following:
       Article I, Section 8: The Congress shall have Power to . . 
     . provide for the common defense and general Welfare of the 
     United States;
       Article I, Section 8, Clause 18: To make all Laws which 
     shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the 
     foregoing Powers.