[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 209 (Tuesday, December 19, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H6999]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

           By Ms. KAMLAGER-DOVE:
        H.R. 6859.
       Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant 
     to the following:
       This bill is introduced pursuant to the powers granted to 
     Congress under the General Welfare Clause (Art. 1 Sec. 8 
     Cl.1), the Commerce Clause (Art. 1 Sec. 8 Cl. 3), and the 
     Necessary and Proper Clause (Art. 1 Sec.8Cl. 18). Further, 
     this statement of constitutional authority is made for the 
     sole purpose of compliance with clause 7 of Rule XII of the 
     Rules of the House of
       The single subject of this legislation is:
       to federally recognize the Gabrielino/Tongva Nation.