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VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to S. 5252 · Aug 07, 2026
Foreign Adversary AI Model Extraction Prevention Act of 2025
…by a United States person and that has been designated by the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense and the Director of National Intelligence, as having a critical technical parameter that, if extracted,…
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Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade B (Mostly sound) · Oct 09, 2026
H.R. 2683: Remote Access Security Act
…constitutional. It falls within Congress's enumerated powers over foreign commerce and foreign affairs. While it extends export controls to remote access, which could incidentally affect speech or property rights, the restrictions are…
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Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade C (Significant issues) · Oct 13, 2026
H.R. 1122: China Technology Transfer Control Act of 2025
…of U.S. law. While the federal government has clear authority over foreign commerce and national security, the bill's vague standards and mandatory sanctions may infringe on due process and individual liberties. The bill also centralizes…
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Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade A (Constitutional) · Oct 08, 2026
S.J.Res. 88: A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose global tariffs.
…no rights infringement or due-process loss. Congress holds explicit tariff and commerce authority under Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 to lay duties, and Clause 3 to regulate commerce with foreign nations. A joint resolution ending an…
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Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade A (Constitutional) · Oct 08, 2026
S.J.Res. 37: A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from Canada.
SJRES 37 is constitutional. It uses Congress's Article I foreign-commerce and duties powers to end an executive emergency tariff regime on Canada, reducing burdens on liberty, property, and due process rather than creating new ones.…
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Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade A (Constitutional) · Oct 08, 2026
S.J.Res. 77: A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from Canada.
SJRES 77 is constitutional. Congress uses its Article I foreign-commerce and duties powers to end an executive emergency tariff on Canada, removing a burden on peaceful exchange, restoring legislative process, and pushing power away from…