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7 results for “commerce clause”
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VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to S. 4708 · Jul 29, 2026
Arctic Security and Diplomacy Alignment Act of 2025
…federal agencies such as NOAA and the National Science Foundation, using the Commerce Clause (Article I, Section 8, Clause 3) as authority for activities affecting interstate and foreign commerce and climate data. No new regulatory…
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VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to H.R. 9147 · Jun 06, 2026
Regional Normalization Support and Reporting Act of 2026
…Clause to support foreign affairs reporting) Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 (Commerce Clause — as basis for federal interest in normalization agreements affecting international commerce) Tenth Amendment (reserving to states powers not…
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VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to H.R. 10076 · Aug 14, 2026
Countering Russian and Iranian Aggression Through Targeted and Accountable Sanctions Act of 2026
…8, Clauses 3, 10, and 18, which give Congress the power to regulate foreign commerce, punish offenses against the law of nations, and make all laws necessary and proper to carry out those powers. The President shall, within 180 days of…
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VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to H.R. 9162 · Jun 07, 2026
Connected Vehicle National Security Review and Licensing Act
…(a) The Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of Commerce and the Attorney General, shall establish a licensing program for any connected vehicle—defined as any motor vehicle with hardware or software that…
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VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to S. 4392 · Jul 29, 2026
Energy Security Partnership Act of 2025
…executive agreements may circumvent Article II, Section 2, Clause 2. Commerce Clause regulation of international energy trade is proper, but mandates on states or private entities may violate Tenth Amendment or Fifth Amendment Due Process.…
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VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to H.R. 8648 · May 14, 2026
FORGE Forward: Anti-Corruption Aid with Caps and Sunset
…diplomacy, prioritize aid to nations where corruption threatens U.S. commerce or security, and coordinate with USAID and other agencies. The Coordinator may award competitive grants to qualified foreign civil society groups for…
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VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to H.R. 8665 · May 13, 2026
Secure Allied Defense Sales Authorization Act
…Clause 1 (provide for common defense) Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 (regulate commerce with foreign nations) Article I, Section 8, Clause 11 (declare war and make rules for captures) Article I, Section 9, Clause 7 (appropriations control)