Constitution Index · H.Res. 1099 · 2026-03-04
Reaffirming Iran remains the largest state sponsor of terrorism.
Latest official status (2026-03-05): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Constitutional grade
A
Constitutional
This resolution is a non-binding expression of opinion by the House of Representatives. It does not authorize any action, appropriate funds, impose penalties, or restrict any right. It is a purely declaratory statement of policy, which falls squarely within the legislative branch's power to debate and express its views. It infringes no constitutional right, imposes no burden on individuals, and does not consolidate power upward. It is fully constitutional.
Article I, Section 8, Clause 3
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The five checks
Enumerated powers · passes
The House of Representatives has the inherent authority to pass resolutions expressing its views on matters of foreign policy. While the Constitution does not explicitly grant Congress the power to issue non-binding resolutions, such expressions are a traditional and accepted exercise of the legislative power to debate and inform public policy, and do not constitute an exercise of coercive federal power. No enumerated power is exceeded because no binding action is taken.
Bill of Rights · passes
The resolution does not restrict speech, religion, assembly, press, petition, the right to bear arms, or any other right protected by the Bill of Rights. It is a statement of opinion, not a law or action that infringes upon individual liberties.
Individual liberty · passes
The resolution imposes no restriction on any individual's person, property, speech, labor, or belief. It is a purely declaratory statement directed at a foreign government and does not affect the sovereignty of any U.S. person.
Decentralization · passes
This resolution is a federal expression of opinion on a matter of foreign policy, which is inherently a federal responsibility under Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 (foreign commerce) and the President's treaty and diplomatic powers. An individual, family, or local community cannot handle foreign policy declarations. The action does not consolidate decision-making upward beyond the minimum necessary, as foreign affairs are constitutionally committed to the national government.
Due process and takings · passes
The resolution does not deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, nor does it take any property. It imposes no penalty, requires no hearing, and triggers no due process or takings concerns.
Provenance
- Congress.gov: HRES 1099 summary · fetched 2026-10-08 · official page ↗
Version history · never overwritten
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| A · #359 | 2026-10-09 | vfa-constitutional-grade/1.0 | 9137fded43f6 | current |
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