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4 results for “war powers”
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Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade A (Constitutional) · Oct 14, 2026
H.R. 9382: To require the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to link together applications of family members throughout the NEXUS application process, and for other purposes.
…not expand federal authority beyond existing immigration and border control powers, does not infringe on any constitutional rights, and does not raise due process or takings concerns. The bill's provisions are procedural and optional, and…
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Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade C (Significant issues) · Oct 11, 2026
H.R. 1927: CLEAR Act of 2025
…cooperation with state and local law enforcement fall within these enumerated powers. However, the bill's use of funding conditions to compel state cooperation may exceed the spending power if it is coercive rather than persuasive, as per…
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Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade A (Constitutional) · Oct 09, 2026
H.R. 4638: Federal Working Animal Protection Act
…Ninth Amendment (unenumerated rights), or Tenth Amendment (reserved powers). The bill applies only to non-citizens and only after a criminal conviction or admission, so no Bill of Rights violation occurs. The bill does not restrict what a…
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Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade B (Mostly sound) · Oct 10, 2026
H.R. 875: Jeremy and Angel Seay and Sergeant Brandon Mendoza Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act of 2025
The bill is a federal immigration measure that falls within Congress's plenary power over immigration and naturalization. It does not infringe on the Bill of Rights, as it applies only to non-citizens seeking admission or already…