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5 results for “commerce clause”
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VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to H.R. 1468 · Jun 17, 2026
American Innovation Security and Oversight Act
…United States trade secrets substantially affects interstate and foreign commerce, and that a clear federal cause of action and enhanced penalties are necessary to protect national economic security. SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. (a) 'Foreign state…
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VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to S. 5383 · Aug 09, 2026
Synthetic Opioid Control and Interstate Enforcement Act of 2025
…using existing funding sources, and focusing enforcement on interstate commerce rather than broad federal mandates. Scheduling substances without clear scientific evidence may exceed the Commerce Clause if applied to purely intrastate…
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VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to S. 5024 · Jul 18, 2026
Economic Espionage Adversarial Entity Designation Act of 2025
…8 limits: While the economic espionage statute is generally within Congress's commerce and foreign affairs powers, an arbitrary presumption without a factual nexus may exceed the Necessary and Proper Clause. Article I, Section 8, Clause 3…
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VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to S.Res. 827 · Aug 04, 2026
SAAMI Centennial Recognition Act of 2025
…encourages its continued work. Within 30 days of enactment, the Secretary of Commerce shall issue a certificate of recognition to SAAMI, to be displayed at its headquarters. No federal funds are appropriated for this recognition; the…
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VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to S. 5214 · Aug 05, 2026
Law Enforcement Protection Incentive Act of 2025
…I, Section 8: Lacks a clear enumerated power nexus unless tied to interstate commerce or federal property/officers. Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 (General Welfare – spending for general welfare via conditional grants) Article I, Section…