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7 results for “commerce clause”
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VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to S. 5178 · Aug 02, 2026
Small Entity Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act of 2025
…the Necessary and Proper Clause (Article I, Section 8, Clause 18) and the Commerce Clause (Article I, Section 8, Clause 3), so no major constitutional concerns arise. However, to avoid any Tenth Amendment commandeering, the bill should not…
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VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to H.R. 4123 · Jul 23, 2026
Federal IT Procurement Reform and Sunset Act of 2025
…state/local governments, it may exceed Congress's enumerated powers under the Commerce Clause and violate the Tenth Amendment. If the original bill lacks a clear funding source or sunset, it may violate Article I, Section 9, Clause 7…
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VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to S. 4782 · Jun 17, 2026
Interstate Scam Coordination and Consumer Alert Act of 2025
…and public awareness regarding scams that substantially affect interstate commerce, without supplanting or limiting state and local fraud-prevention efforts. Section 3. Scam Coordination Steering Committee. (a) There is established within…
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VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to H.R. 10070 · Aug 14, 2026
Border Patrol Overtime Parity and Accountability Act
…overtime eligibility without clear standards. Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 (Commerce with Foreign Nations) Article I, Section 8, Clause 4 (Rule of Naturalization) Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 (Necessary and Proper Clause) Tenth…
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Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade A (Constitutional) · Oct 08, 2026
H.R. 1118: Value Over Cost Act of 2026
…necessary to execute federal powers. Authority rests on Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 for providing for the common Defence and general Welfare through procurement spending, and Article I, Section 8, Clause 18, the Necessary and Proper…
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Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade A (Constitutional) · Oct 08, 2026
H.R. 10326: PROOF Act
…bypass. Congress has explicit authority under Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 to spend for the general welfare and to oversee funds it appropriates for Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, and coronavirus programs, plus Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 to…
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Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade A (Constitutional) · Oct 10, 2026
H.Con.Res. 58: Denouncing the horrors of socialism.
…legislative power under Article I, Section 8, nor does it purport to regulate commerce, tax, or spend. As a concurrent resolution, it does not have the force of law and therefore does not exceed enumerated powers. The Constitution does not…