Mitch McConnell almost passes out at podium.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., gave everyone a scare on Wednesday after appearing to go stiff mid-way through a weekly Republican leadership news conference, requiring assistance to be led away from the podium to regroup.

According to NBC News, McConnell was in the process of making opening remarks regarding an annual defense policy bill when he froze up, standing in silence at the podium for 19 seconds. Wyoming Sen. John Barasso, who is also a physician, was at his side to administer assistance, asking, "You OK, Mitch?" Nearby, "Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa made a hand gesture that initially appeared to resemble the sign of the cross. But her office later clarified that she was motioning for Senate Minority Whip John Thune of South Dakota," per the outlet. Earlier this year, McConnell suffered a nasty spill at a hotel in Washington, resulting in a concussion and it's unknown at this time whether the two incidents are related. After returning to complete the news briefing he'd been in the process of, he said, "I'm fine," and went on as though nothing had happened. According to an aide, he'd complained of feeling "lightheaded," but wouldn't elaborate further. "He's doing a great job leading our conference and was able to answer every question the press asked him today," Barrasso added, smoothing over concerns regarding McConnell's ailing health.

Source. https://www.salon.com/2023/07/26/you-ok-mitch-mcconnell-freezes-up-during-news-conference-causing-concern-for-his-health/

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Constitutional Authority Statements

[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 93 (Friday, May 27, 2022)]
[House]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
By Mr. SMITH of Washington:
H.R. 7900.
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 Defence'',
``to raise and support Armies'', ``to provide and maintain a
Navy'' and ``to make Rules for the Government and Regulation
of the land and naval Forces'' as enumerated in Article I,
section 8 of the United States Constitution.
[Page H5221]

About Constitutional Authority Statements
On January 5, 2011, the House of Representatives adopted an amendment to House Rule XII. Rule XII, clause 7(c) requires that, to be accepted for introduction by the House Clerk, all bills (H.R.) and joint resolutions (H.J.Res.) must provide a document stating "as specifically as practicable the power or powers granted to Congress in the Constitution to enact the bill or joint resolution."

Bill introduced passed House. 

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/7900

Not to bore you with the details of what is now passed the senate awaiting signature. 

Shown Here:

Passed Senate (09/30/2021)

Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act

This bill provides continuing FY2022 appropriations for federal agencies, provides supplemental appropriations, and extends several expiring programs and authorities.

Specifically, the bill provides continuing FY2022 appropriations to federal agencies through the earlier of December 3, 2021, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations act.

It is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and prevents a government shutdown that would otherwise occur if the FY2022 appropriations bills have not been enacted when FY2022 begins on October 1, 2021. The CR funds most programs and activities at the FY2021 levels with several exceptions that provide funding flexibility and additional appropriations for various programs.

In addition, the bill provides supplemental appropriations to several federal agencies for activities related to natural disasters and the evacuees from Afghanistan.

The bill also extends several expiring programs and authorities, including

the National Flood Insurance Program,

the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program,

the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity,

the United States Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy,

the temporary scheduling order issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration to place fentanyl-related substances in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act, and

the authority for the Department of Agriculture to waive certain requirements for the school meal programs.

Schedule I penalties not less than 5 years not more than 40 first offense.  If death occurs nit less than 20 up to life.

Fine up to 5 million.

2nd offense not less than 10 upto life.

If death occurs automatic life sentence up to death penalty. 

Fine mandatory 8 million.