1. Article I; Sections 8; Clause 18
ELASTIC CLAUSE
Article I; Sections 8; Clause 18
Congress has the power to make all laws which are necessary and proper for carrying out the powers of the Constitution.

2. Necessary and Proper Clause 1787
Laws passed using the necessary and proper clause range in topic:
Banking
Railroads
Expansion of the US
Mistreatment of minorities
Gov’t corruption
Business corruption
Unions
Environmental protection
Education Equality
Veteran’s Affairs
Women’s Rights
War and Terrorism

3. National Laws Charter Bank of the US 1791 Louisiana Purchase 1803
Dawes Act 1862
Homestead Act 1862
Interstate Commerce Act 1887
Forest Reserve Act 1891
Meat Inspection Act 1906
Pure Food and Drug Act 1906

4. National Laws Federal Trade Act 1914 Securities Exchange Act 1934
G.I. Bill 1945
Civil Rights Act 1964
Head Start 1965
Clean Air Act 1970
Educational Amendment Act Title IX 1972
Americans with Disabilities Act 1990