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1. Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade C (Significant issues) · Oct 11, 2026

   H.R. 1786: Harmful Algal Bloom Disaster Relief Act

   …The bill lacks clear standards for what constitutes 'damage sufficient to warrant federal major disaster assistance.' This vague delegation to the President could lead to arbitrary or discriminatory application, violating substantive due…

2. Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade B (Mostly sound) · Oct 11, 2026

   H.R. 164: POWER Act of 2025

   …program. The bill operates within the federal government's enumerated powers under the Spending Clause and the Commerce Clause, as it conditions federal funds on compliance and addresses interstate electricity infrastructure. It does not…

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

   S.J.Res. 10: A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared with respect to energy.

   …under Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 for carrying into execution federal powers, combined with Article I, Section 1 vesting of legislative power and the National Emergencies Act framework. This action does not assert a new substantive…

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

   S.J.Res. 71: A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared with respect to energy.

   …2025 energy emergency, withdraws emergency agency and military construction powers, and restores Congress, normal statutes, due process, and state and local control. Although it failed in the Senate 47-51, on substance it reduces federal…

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

   H.R. 3106: Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act of 2025

   …Section 8, Clause 3, and to make laws necessary and proper for executing those powers under Article I, Section 8, Clause 18. Directing DHS to exercise domestic preparedness for terrorism response falls squarely within national defense and…

6. Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade B (Mostly sound) · Oct 11, 2026

   H.R. 153: Post-Disaster Assistance Online Accountability Act

   The bill is a transparency measure that requires federal agencies to publish information about disaster assistance. It does not infringe on individual rights or expand federal power beyond existing authority. The main constitutional…

7. Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade A (Constitutional) · Oct 11, 2026

   H.R. 152: Federal Disaster Assistance Coordination Act

   …framework. The bill is fully consistent with the Constitution's enumerated powers and the Tenth Amendment. Congress has authority under Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 (the Spending Clause) to provide for the general welfare, which includes…

8. Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade A (Constitutional) · Oct 11, 2026

   H.R. 8874: Homeland Security Capabilities Preservation Reporting Act of 2026

   This bill is a routine reporting and authorization measure that directs FEMA to report to Congress and propose multi-year financial assistance for urban security capabilities. It does not expand federal regulatory authority over…

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

   H.R. 4058: Enhancing Stakeholder Support and Outreach for Preparedness Grants Act

   This bill directs FEMA to conduct outreach, technical assistance, and surveys related to existing federal homeland security preparedness grants. It is an administrative support measure grounded in Congress's spending power and the…

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

    H.R. 8466: TRUE Accountability Act

    …provided, consistent with the Tenth Amendment reservation for non-delegated powers. No fines, forfeitures, criminal presumptions, or property seizures are authorized. The bill requires risk plans and anomaly detection to reduce improper…

11. Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade A (Constitutional) · Oct 14, 2026

    H.R. 9394: Civil Preparedness for Agroterrorism Exercise Act of 2026

    …security and interstate commerce. The bill does not exceed these enumerated powers. The bill does not regulate speech, religion, assembly, press, petition, arms, quartering, search and seizure, self-incrimination, due process, takings,…

12. Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade B (Mostly sound) · Oct 13, 2026

    H.R. 403: Preventing Our Next Natural Disaster Act

    …mitigation and response. The bill's provisions are within these enumerated powers. The bill does not restrict speech, religion, assembly, press, petition, arms, quartering, search and seizure, self-incrimination, due process, takings,…

13. Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade A (Constitutional) · Oct 14, 2026

    H.R. 900: Sinkhole Mapping Act of 2025

    …and publish maps—activities well within the federal government's enumerated powers. The bill does not infringe on any constitutional rights, does not restrict individual sovereignty, and appropriately delegates implementation to state and…