[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 55 (Thursday, April 14, 2011)] [House] [Page H2856] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] By Mr. McKEON: H.R. 1540. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: The constitutional authority on which this bill rests is the power of Congress to ``provide for the common defense,'' ``raise and support armies,'' and ``provide and maintain a navy,'' as enumerated in Article I, Section 8 of the United States Constitution.