[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 41 (Thursday, March 8, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H1502]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

           By Mrs. HARTZLER:
       H.R. 5213.
       Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant 
     to the following:
       Article I, Section 8: ``The Congress shall have power . . . 
     to regulate commerce with foreign nations, and among several 
     States, and with the Indian tribes''
       Congress is granted authority to regulate commerce between 
     the states. This bill pertains to regulating broadband 
     internet which crosses state lines. Therefore, Congress has 
     authority to legislate on this matter.