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3 results for “war powers”
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Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade A (Constitutional) · Oct 08, 2026
S. 254: ARTIST Act
…Fifth Amendment and Fourteenth Amendment Section 1. No criminal penalty, no warrantless seizure, no presumption-of-guilt regime, and no taking of private property for public use. The law protects existing property and livelihood interests…
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Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade A (Constitutional) · Oct 11, 2026
S. 3945: Tribal Police Department Parity Act
…or takings concerns arise. The bill operates within Congress's enumerated powers under Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 (Interstate Commerce) and Clause 1 (Taxing and Spending). It modifies existing federal firearms statutes (NFA and GCA)…
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Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade B (Mostly sound) · Oct 11, 2026
S. 3946: Tribal Firearm Access Act
…supports federal action in this area. The bill does not exceed enumerated powers. The bill does not infringe any provision of the Bill of Rights. Instead, it facilitates the exercise of Second Amendment rights by allowing tribal members to…