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Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade A (Constitutional) · Oct 08, 2026
H.R. 6938: Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
HR 6938 as summarized is a routine FY2026 appropriations package funding Commerce, Justice, Energy, Interior and related agencies. It rests squarely on the Article I appropriations and spending powers, creates no direct restriction on…
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Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade A (Constitutional) · Oct 08, 2026
S.Con.Res. 7: An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
…A. Congress has explicit authority over federal finance: Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 authorizes laying and collecting taxes and providing for the common defence and general welfare; Article I, Section 8, Clause 2 authorizes borrowing on…
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Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade A (Constitutional) · Oct 09, 2026
H.R. 7006: Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026
…provide for the common defense and general welfare under Article I, Section 8, Clause 1. This bill funds the Department of the Treasury, the Executive Office of the President, the federal judiciary, the Department of State, and related…