[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 22 (Thursday, February 2, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H682]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

            By Mr. GOODEN of Texas:
        H.R. 788.
        Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant 
     to the following:
       The Constitutional authority on which this bill rests is 
     the power of Congress to lay and collect taxes, duties, 
     imposts, and excises to pay the debts and provide for the 
     common Defefense and general welfare of the United States, as 
     enumerated in Article I, Section 8, Clause 1. Thus, Congress 
     has the authority not only to increase taxes, but also, to 
     reduce taxes to promote the general welfare of the United 
     States of America and her citizens. Additionally Congress has 
     the
       The single subject of this legislation is:
       This bill would codify a prior ban on legal settlements 
     from the Justice Department that involve payouts to third-
     party groups, ensuring monies only go to affected parties or 
     to the Treasury.