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6 results for “war powers”
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Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade C (Significant issues) · Oct 11, 2026
H.R. 1768: Lower Costs for Everyday Americans Act
…sodium nitrite products and the forced disclosure of intimate images without a warrant or judicial process raise serious due process and First Amendment concerns. The bill also consolidates numerous policy areas at the federal level,…
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Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade B (Mostly sound) · Oct 10, 2026
H.R. 2483: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025
…or the right to bear arms. It does not authorize searches or seizures without warrants; the wastewater surveillance provision is a potential concern under the Fourth Amendment, but it is a grant program that funds state and local…
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VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to H.R. 10127 · Aug 22, 2026
Federal Research Integrity and Oversight Act for Gender-Related Medical Treatments
…NIH peer-review processes are generally robust, but additional safeguards are warranted for studies involving minors or irreversible treatments; (3) taxpayer funds should not support research that lacks clear scientific merit or adequate…
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Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade B (Mostly sound) · Oct 11, 2026
H.R. 1875: Medicaid Provider Screening Accountability Act
…at the federal level and imposes ongoing compliance burdens on states, warranting a 'B' grade for minor constitutional tension. Congress has authority under the Spending Clause (Article I, Section 8, Clause 1) to attach conditions to…
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Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade B (Mostly sound) · Oct 14, 2026
H.R. 9946: Equity in STI Testing Act
…on rights, but the cost-shifting and centralization of health policy decisions warrant a 'B' grade. Congress has authority under the Spending Clause (Article I, Section 8, Clause 1) to condition federal funds and under the Commerce Clause…
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Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade B (Mostly sound) · Oct 13, 2026
H.R. 10636: Medicaid Fraud Prevention Act
…state Medicaid agencies may exceed the minimal necessary federal involvement, warranting a 'B' grade. The federal government has authority under the Spending Clause (Article I, Section 8, Clause 1) to attach conditions to funds disbursed…