[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 99 (Tuesday, June 21, 2016)]
[House]
[Page H4053]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

           By Mr. BOUSTANY:
        H.R. 5545.
        Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant 
     to the following:
       Article I, section 8, clause 3. Within the Enumerated 
     Powers of the U.S. Constitution, Congress is granted the 
     power to lay and collect taxes. To regulate commerce with 
     foreign nations, and among the several states, and with the 
     Indian tribes.
       Article I, section 8, clause 18. To make all laws which 
     shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the 
     foregoing powers, and all other powers vested by this 
     Constitution in the government of the United States, or in 
     any department or officer thereof.