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VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to S. 4952 · Jul 16, 2026
Federal Program Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act of 2025
…penalties for program fraud may implicate Eighth Amendment excessive fines clause if disproportionate to harm. New oversight bodies or mandates may exceed enumerated powers if they regulate state-administered federal programs under the…
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Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade A (Constitutional) · Oct 08, 2026
H.J.Res. 142: Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025.
…Congress has explicit authority over the District under Article I, Section 8, Clause 17, which grants exclusive legislation over the seat of government. The District of Columbia Home Rule Act preserves congressional review and disapproval…
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Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade A (Constitutional) · Oct 13, 2026
H.R. 492: Saving the Civil Service Act
…power to regulate the federal civil service under Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 (the Necessary and Proper Clause) and Article II, Section 2, Clause 2 (the Appointments Clause). It does not infringe on any constitutional rights, respects…
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Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade B (Mostly sound) · Oct 08, 2026
H.R. 8312: Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act
…warranting a B. Congress has explicit authority under Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 to lay and collect taxes and provide for the general welfare through spending, and to safeguard that spending from fraud and improper payments. Assignment…
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Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade A (Constitutional) · Oct 11, 2026
H.R. 2069: Stop Secret Spending Act of 2025
…authority over its own spending and procurement. Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 grants Congress the power to lay and collect taxes and provide for the common defense and general welfare, which includes the authority to appropriate and…