Archie Cavanaugh Migratory Bird Treaty Clarification Act

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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 675.

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  "constitutionalAuthorityStatementText": "<pre>\n[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 191 (Wednesday, November 12, 2025)]\n[House]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [<a href=\"https://www.gpo.gov\">www.gpo.gov</a>]\nBy Mr. BEGICH:\nH.R. 6021.\nCongress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant\nto the following:\nCongress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant\nto the following provisions of the Constitution of the United\nStates:\nArticle I, Section 8, Clause 3 (the Commerce Clause)--To\nregulate commerce with foreign nations, and among the several\nStates, and with the Indian Tribes.\nArticle II, Section 2, Clause 2 (the Treaty Clause)--To\nmake treaties, by and with the advice and consent of the\nSenate, and to enact legislation implementing the obligations\nof the United States under those treaties, including the\nmigratory bird conventions between the United States and\nother nations.\nArticle I, Section 8, Clause 18 (the Necessary and Proper\nClause)--To make all laws which shall be necessary and proper\nfor carrying into execution the foregoing powers.\n[Page H4667]\n</pre>"
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