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7 results for “commerce clause”
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Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade A (Constitutional) · Oct 14, 2026
H.R. 8665: Allied Defense Sales Act
…II, Section 2) and the federal government's exclusive authority over foreign commerce (Article I, Section 8, Clause 3) support federal action in this area. The bill directs the State Department to implement a strategy for foreign military…
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Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade A (Constitutional) · Oct 10, 2026
H.R. 1263: Strengthening the Quad Act
…and Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 grants Congress the power to regulate commerce with foreign nations. Directing the State Department to engage in diplomatic dialogue with allied nations is a core exercise of these enumerated foreign…
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Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade A (Constitutional) · Oct 08, 2026
H.Con.Res. 108: Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon.
…authority over war and military deployment under Article I, Section 8, Clauses 11-14, including Clause 11 power to declare War and Clause 14 to make Rules for the Government and Regulation of the land and naval Forces. Directing removal of…
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Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade A (Constitutional) · Oct 08, 2026
H.Con.Res. 93: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
…due process. Congress has explicit authority under Article I, Section 8, Clause 11 to declare war, grant letters of marque and reprisal, and make rules concerning captures, plus Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 to make laws necessary and…
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Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade A (Constitutional) · Oct 08, 2026
H.Con.Res. 86: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
…full compliance. Congress holds explicit authority under Article I, Section 8, Clause 11 to declare war and grant letters of marque, and Clause 14 to govern Armed Forces. Directing removal absent a declaration or authorization for use of…
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Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade A (Constitutional) · Oct 13, 2026
S.Res. 852: A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
…exercise of Congress's legislative and oversight powers. Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 grants Congress the power to provide for the common defense and general welfare, which encompasses foreign affairs and the conduct of foreign…
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Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade A (Constitutional) · Oct 08, 2026
H.Con.Res. 84: Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from Lebanon.
…explicit authority over war and the armed forces under Article I, Section 8, Clauses 11 through 14, including power to declare war, raise and support armies, and make rules for the forces. Section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution…