Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 19 through September 26, 2026, as "National Estuaries Week".

Enumerated powers · passes

The resolution is an expression of congressional sentiment, not an exercise of legislative power. It does not purport to regulate, tax, spend, or otherwise act under any enumerated power. The Constitution grants Congress the authority to make laws (Article I, Section 1) and to express its views as part of the legislative process. This resolution is a non-binding expression of support, which is within the inherent authority of a legislative body.

Bill of Rights · passes

The resolution does not affect any rights protected by the Bill of Rights. It does not restrict speech, religion, assembly, press, petition, arms, quartering, search and seizure, self-incrimination, due process, takings, trial rights, jury rights, cruel and unusual punishment, unenumerated rights, or reserved powers. It is purely declaratory and has no legal effect.

Individual liberty · passes

The resolution imposes no restrictions on individual action, property, speech, labor, or belief. It merely expresses support for a designated week. Individuals are not required to do anything, and no individual rights are burdened. The government has not placed any burden on the individual, so no compelling justification is needed.

Decentralization · passes

The resolution does not consolidate decision-making at any level of government. It is a non-binding expression of support and does not preempt state or local authority, nor does it assign any new responsibilities to any level of government. It passes all four questions: individuals, local communities, and states are unaffected, and no decision-making is consolidated upward.

Due process and takings · passes

The resolution does not affect any person's life, liberty, or property. It does not deprive anyone of due process, does not presume guilt, and does not take any property. There is no procedural or substantive due process concern, and no takings issue arises.