[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 107 (Thursday, June 22, 2017)]
[House]
[Page H5110]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

            By Mr. LOWENTHAL:
        H.R. 3001.
        Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant 
     to the following:
        Spending Authorization
        Article I, Section 8, Clause 1
        The Congress shall have Power to lay and collect Taxes, 
     Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for 
     the common Defense and general Welfare of the United States; 
     but all Duties, Imposts and Excises shall be uniform throught 
     the United States.
        Necessary and Proper Regulations to Effectuate Powers
        Article I, Section 8, Clause 18
        The Congress shall have Power * * * To make all Laws which 
     shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the 
     foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by the 
     Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in 
     any Department or Officer thereof.