Search and Ask VFA

117 results for “war powers”

1. Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade A (Constitutional) · Oct 09, 2026

   H.Res. 1032: Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 7148) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 142) disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4090) to codify certain provisions of certain Executive Orders relating to domestic mining and hardrock mineral resources, and for other purposes.

   This resolution is a procedural rule for floor consideration of three separate legislative items. It does not itself enact any substantive law, restrict any right, or exercise any power beyond the House's constitutional authority to set…

2. Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade A (Constitutional) · Oct 09, 2026

   H.Res. 1189: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4690) to amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to repeal certain Federal building energy efficiency performance standards, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1182) expressing support for rural communities across the United States as stewards of the environment, major suppliers of United States energy resources, critical providers of food production and manufacturing capacity, and drivers of national economic stability, and recognizing the work of the House of Representatives in the 119th Congress in support of those vital communities; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1897) to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to optimize conservation through resource prioritization, incentivize wildlife conservation on private lands, provide for greater incentives to recover listed species, create greater transparency and accountability in recovering listed species, stre

   …It is therefore fully constitutional. The Constitution vests all legislative powers in Congress (Article I, Section 1) and specifically grants each House authority to determine its own rules of proceedings (Article I, Section 5, Clause 2).…

3. Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade A (Constitutional) · Oct 08, 2026

   H.Res. 1300: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1041) to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from transmitting certain information to the Department of Justice for use by the national instant criminal background check system; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6047) to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase the dollar amounts for the payment of certain disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation under the laws administered by the Secretary; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1329) to permit the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum to be located within the Reserve of the National Mall, and for other purposes; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

   Procedural House rule setting debate terms for veterans gun-rights protections, disability pay increases, and a Smithsonian museum site. It rests on clear Article I rulemaking power, infringes no rights, restricts no individual,…

4. Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade A (Constitutional) · Oct 08, 2026

   H.Res. 1438: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8800) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8884) to amend title II of the Social Security Act to reauthorize demonstration authority for the disability insurance program; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7008) to amend chapter 131 of title 5 to require certain restrictions on stocks for Members of Congress and their spouses and dependents, and for other purposes; providing for considerat

   …squarely within that grant. It does not itself exercise Article I, Section 8 powers beyond Congress, such as Clause 12 to raise armies or Clause 1 to tax and spend; those substantive powers belong to the underlying bills to be separately…

5. Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade A (Constitutional) · Oct 08, 2026

   H.Res. 1530: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9576) to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the Department of Justice; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 10326) to enhance information-sharing capabilities between Federal law enforcement and State agencies to detect, investigate, and prosecute fraud in certain Federal programs, and to protect individual privacy; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 210) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 213) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the ‘‘California State Non

   HRES 1530 is an internal House procedural rule authorized expressly by Article I, Section 5, Clause 2. It enacts no substantive law, restricts no rights, takes no property, and consolidates no power. It is fully constitutional. The House…

6. Bill (official record) · H.R. 9230 · 119th Congress · Congress · Jun 09, 2026

   H.R. 9230: Statutory Term Limits on Congressional Pay and Power Act

   Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such…

7. Bill (official record) · H.Res. 917 · 118th Congress · Congress · Dec 13, 2023

   H.Res. 917: Authorizing the enforcement of subpoenas issued by the Chairs of the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, Ways and Means, or the Judiciary as part of the inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America, and for other purposes.

   Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 918, H. Res. 917 is considered passed House. (consideration: CR H6924; text: CR H6924)

8. Bill (official record) · H.Res. 918 · 118th Congress · Congress · Dec 13, 2023

   H.Res. 918: Directing certain committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America, and for other purposes.

   This resolution directs specified committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist to impeach President Biden. The resolution also adopts H.…

9. Bill (official record) · H.Res. 838 · 117th Congress · Congress · Dec 07, 2021

   H.Res. 838: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5314) to protect our democracy by preventing abuses of presidential power, restoring checks and balances and accountability and transparency in government, and defending elections against foreign interference, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1605) to designate the National Pulse Memorial located at 1912 South Orange Avenue in Orlando, Florida, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 610) to address behavioral health and well-being among health care professionals.

   Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

10. Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade A (Constitutional) · Oct 09, 2026

    S. 284: Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act

    This is a routine reauthorization of a voluntary, noncoercive congressional award program. Congress may spend for the general welfare and enact laws necessary and proper to administer such a program. The bill does not restrict rights, take…

11. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to H.Res. 1423 · Jul 16, 2026

    Constitutional Consideration Rule for H.R. 139, H.R. 8595, H.R. 9237, and H.R. 1181

    …but with amendments to ensure each bill complies with enumerated federal powers and the Bill of Rights before final passage. Section 1. Consideration of H.R. 139 (Daylight Saving Time Permanent). The bill shall be considered as read, but…

12. Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade B (Mostly sound) · Oct 14, 2026

    H.R. 10204: Legislative Branch Agencies Clarification Act

    …GPO Director by congressional leaders, which may conflict with separation of powers principles. The bill does not infringe on individual rights and generally adheres to decentralization principles. Congress has broad authority under…

13. Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade A (Constitutional) · Oct 10, 2026

    H.Res. 189: Censuring Representative Al Green of Texas.

    This resolution is a routine exercise of the House of Representatives' constitutional power to discipline its own Members for disorderly conduct. It does not exceed federal authority, infringe any constitutional right, or violate due…

14. Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade B (Mostly sound) · Oct 08, 2026

    H.R. 7008: Stop Insider Trading Act

    …cannot regulate federal congressional ethics without violating separation of powers. (4) It does not consolidate power upward over states or individuals; it limits federal officeholders under Article I, Section 5, consistent with the Tenth…

15. Bill (official record) · H.R. 1756 · 119th Congress · Congress · Mar 28, 2025

    H.R. 1756: Stop Politicians Profiting from War Act of 2025

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.

16. Bill (official record) · H.R. 7264 · 118th Congress · Congress · Aug 29, 2024

    H.R. 7264: Stop Politicians Profiting from War Act of 2024

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.

17. Bill (official record) · H.Con.Res. 84 · 118th Congress · Congress · Mar 14, 2024

    H.Con.Res. 84: Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal collectively to the 23d Headquarters Special Troops and the 3133d Signal Services Company, known collectively as the "Ghost Army", in recognition of unique and highly distinguished service during World War II.

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

18. Bill (official record) · H.Res. 817 · 118th Congress · Congress · Oct 26, 2023

    H.Res. 817: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the African Americans who duly won election to the House during the post-Civil War Reconstruction Era but were wrongly denied the right to take their seats should be recognized as former Members of the House.

    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

19. Bill (official record) · H.R. 8434 · 119th Congress · Congress · Apr 22, 2026

    H.R. 8434: Prevent Endless Wars Act

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the…

20. Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade B (Mostly sound) · Oct 14, 2026

    H.Res. 1414: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1589) to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens, and for other purposes.

    …constitutional questions regarding the scope of Congress's enumerated powers over immigration and the potential for arbitrary application. The resolution is mostly sound but requires careful scrutiny of the underlying bill to ensure it…