[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 99 (Wednesday, June 12, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H3975]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

           By Ms. KAMLAGER-DOVE:
       H.R. 8713.
       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. 1Sec. 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:
       This bill updates the requirements for states with respect 
     to foster care and adoption assistance to promote kinship 
     placements.