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Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade A (Constitutional) · Oct 08, 2026
H.J.Res. 88: Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".
HJRES 88 is constitutional. Congress used its enumerated commerce and oversight powers through lawful procedure to nullify an agency waiver, infringed no Bill of Rights protection, expanded individual choice by removing a mandate,…
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VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to H.J.Res. 210 · Oct 17, 2026
Port Clean Air Pilot and Federal Review Act
…against a single state setting de facto national shipping rules, plus a capped budget, no new tax, and a five-year sunset. Democrats and progressives gain continued action on dockside air pollution, grant funding for shore power and…
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VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to S.J.Res. 207 · Aug 07, 2026
National Vehicle Emission Standards Harmonization Act
…Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 (Commerce Clause) Amendment X (federalism balanced by uniform national standard under federal supremacy) Amendment V (Due Process via fair rulemaking and judicial review)