[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 205 (Wednesday, December 13, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H6942]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

           By Mr. BACON:
       H.R. 6736.
       Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant 
     to the following:
       The constitutional authority of which this bill rests is 
     the power of Congress to make rules for the government and 
     regulation of the land and naval forces, as enumerated in 
     Article I, Section 8, Clause 14 of the United States 
     Constitution
       The single subject of this legislation is:
       To provide a retroactive effective date for the promotions 
     of senior officers of the Armed Forces whose military 
     promotions were delayed as a result of the suspension of 
     Senate confirmation of such promotions.