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1. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to H.R. 8312 · Jun 10, 2026

   Federal Program Integrity and Oversight Enhancement Act

   …any federal program receiving more than $10 million annually, but only with a warrant issued by a federal judge upon probable cause of fraud, in compliance with the Fourth Amendment. All investigations must provide written notice to the…

2. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to S. 4952 · Jul 16, 2026

   Federal Program Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act of 2025

   …indicators, but may not share personally identifiable information without a warrant or specific statutory exception under the Privacy Act of 1974. Penalties for fraud against federal programs are increased: for fraud exceeding $10,000, the…

3. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to S. 4782 · Jun 17, 2026

   Interstate Scam Coordination and Consumer Alert Act of 2025

   …protecting consumers from fraud, ensuring vulnerable populations are warned, and transparent oversight. Honors Republican priorities: narrow federal scope (no preemption of state laws), sunset provision, capped funding from existing…

4. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to H.R. 6916 · Jun 10, 2026

   Federal Program Integrity and Fraud Prevention Act of 2025 (Constitutional Revision)

   …potentially violating the Tenth Amendment. Some provisions may have authorized warrantless data collection or sharing of personal information, raising Fourth Amendment concerns. Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 (General Welfare and Spending…

5. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to S. 5416 · Oct 16, 2026

   Detective Allan Reddins Post Office Honor with Cost Cap and Review

   Honor Detective Allan Reddins by naming the Postal Service facility at 901 Lake Street in Oak Park, Illinois, after him. Congress has the power to honor through the postal power, and that power is limited. Article I, Section 8, Clause 7…

6. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to H.R. 10429 · Oct 15, 2026

   Detective Allan Reddins Post Office Designation with Cost Cap and Oversight

   …to carry it out, while the Tenth Amendment keeps all other property and police powers with the states and people. That is why this SI proposal applies only to the one federal building. The SI proposal would designate the Postal Service…

7. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to H.R. 10131 · Aug 22, 2026

   Federal Records Center Preservation and Access Assurance Act of 2025

   …management of internal operations, potentially violating the separation of powers. Congress may lack enumerated power to directly mandate the continued operation of facilities, as opposed to conditioning funding or requiring procedural…

8. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to H.R. 6006 · Oct 12, 2026

   Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Post Office Designation with Cost Cap and Oversight

   Honor the Tuskegee Airmen by naming the federal post office in Tuskegee, Alabama, after them. Congress has plain power to do this naming. Article I, Section 8, Clause 7 grants Congress power to establish post offices, and Clause 18 allows…

9. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to H.R. 8193 · Oct 12, 2026

   Honorary Naming of the Gil Whitney Post Office in Xenia, Ohio, With Cost Cap

   Honor Gilman Gil Whitney by naming the Postal Service facility at 189 East Main Street in Xenia, Ohio, for him. Congress has direct power here. Article I, Section 8, Clause 7 grants Congress power to establish post offices, and the Tenth…

10. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to H.R. 10755 · Oct 15, 2026

    Eugene Gates Jr. Post Office Designation with Cost Cap and Review

    Honor Eugene Gates Jr. by naming the United States Postal Service facility at 475 East FM 1382 in Cedar Hill, Texas after him. The Constitution gives Congress direct power to do this job. Article I, Section 8, Clause 7 grants Congress…

11. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to H.R. 7365 · Oct 12, 2026

    Colonel Edward Shames Post Office Designation with Cost Cap and Oversight

    Honor the service of Colonel Edward Shames by naming a federal post office building in Virginia Beach, Virginia after him. The VFA proposal would designate the United States Postal Service facility at 1225 Kempsville Road in Virginia…

12. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to S.J.Res. 212 · Aug 11, 2026

    Citizen Voter Integrity and Federal Election Assurance Act of 2025

    To make crystal clear that only U.S. citizens may vote in federal elections, and to prevent noncitizens from casting ballots in U.S. congressional and presidential elections. This Act makes it a federal statutory requirement that no State…

13. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to S.Res. 849 · Aug 09, 2026

    Patriot Week Recognition Resolution of 2026

    …not imposing burdens on states. Article I, Section 1 (vests all legislative powers in Congress, including the power to express sentiments) First Amendment (freedom of speech supports congressional expression) Tenth Amendment (respects…

14. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to H.R. 4123 · Jul 23, 2026

    Federal IT Procurement Reform and Sunset Act of 2025

    …contractors or 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,…

15. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to S. 5178 · Aug 02, 2026

    Small Entity Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act of 2025

    …enact procedural requirements for federal agencies to carry out its enumerated powers) Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 (Commerce Clause – rules affecting small entities often involve interstate commerce) Fifth Amendment Due Process Clause –…

16. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to S. 4722 · Jun 11, 2026

    Post Office Naming Enhancement Act of 2025

    The bill aims to rename a specific United States Postal Service facility in San Diego, California, to honor Armando Rodriguez. SECTION 1. Redesignation. The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2777 Logan Avenue in San…

17. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to H.R. 10070 · Aug 14, 2026

    Border Patrol Overtime Parity and Accountability Act

    Ensure that U.S. Border Patrol agents receive overtime pay rates equal to those of other federal law enforcement officers, to improve recruitment and retention at the border. This Act establishes overtime pay parity for U.S. Border Patrol…

18. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to S. 5271 · Aug 10, 2026

    Secure and Accessible Federal Elections Act of 2025

    To require voters to present photo identification when voting in federal elections, in order to prevent voter impersonation fraud and increase public confidence in election integrity. This Act requires that for all federal elections, each…

19. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to H.R. 8107 · Jun 10, 2026

    Federal Grant Accountability and Transparency Enhancement Act of 2025

    …state administrative processes without clear connection to enumerated federal powers, potentially violating the Tenth Amendment. The requirement for states to adopt specific audit standards could be seen as commandeering state resources,…