Government Glossary
Commerce Clause
The Commerce Clause gives Congress power to regulate commerce with foreign nations, among the states, and with Tribal nations. It is one of the most important sources of federal domestic regulatory authority because many economic activities cross state lines or affect national markets.
Plain-English Meaning
The Commerce Clause gives Congress power to regulate commerce with foreign nations, among the states, and with Tribal nations. It is one of the most important sources of federal domestic regulatory authority because many economic activities cross state lines or affect national markets.