119 hr 6953
Violent Insurrection Recidivist Enhancement Act of 2026
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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"constitutionalAuthorityStatementText": "<pre>\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 3 (Tuesday, January 6, 2026)]\n[House]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [<a href=\"https://www.gpo.gov\">www.gpo.gov</a>]\nBy Mrs. TORRES of California:\nH.R. 6953.\nCongress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant\nto the following:\nAccording to Article 1: Section 8: Clause 18: of the United\nStates Constitution, seen below, this bill falls within the\nConstitutional Authority of the United States Congress.\nArticle 1: Section 8: Clause 18: To make all Laws which\nshall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the\nforegoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by this\nConstitution in the Government of the United States, or in\nany Department or Officer thereof.\n[Page H12]\n</pre>"
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