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1. Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade B (Mostly sound) · Oct 11, 2026

   H.R. 1939: U.S. Engagement in Sudanese Peace Act

   …against the law of nations, which supports actions against genocide and war crimes. Additionally, the President's foreign affairs power, recognized in cases like United States v. Curtiss-Wright Export Corp., supports the authorization of…

2. Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade A (Constitutional) · Oct 13, 2026

   S.J.Res. 181: A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.

   This joint resolution is fully constitutional. It reaffirms the separation of war powers between Congress and the President, requiring congressional authorization for hostilities against Iran while preserving the President's inherent…

3. Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade A (Constitutional) · Oct 13, 2026

   S.J.Res. 172: A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.

   …is fully constitutional. It reaffirms Congress's exclusive power to declare war under Article I, Section 8, Clause 11, and directs the President to withdraw forces from unauthorized hostilities against Iran. It does not infringe on any…

4. Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade A (Constitutional) · Oct 13, 2026

   S.J.Res. 116: A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.

   This joint resolution is a constitutional exercise of Congress's war powers, reinforcing the separation of powers by requiring congressional authorization for hostilities against Iran. It does not infringe on any constitutional rights,…

5. Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade A (Constitutional) · Oct 13, 2026

   S.J.Res. 124: A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Republic of Cuba that have not been authorized by Congress.

   This joint resolution is fully constitutional. It reinforces the separation of war powers by requiring congressional authorization for military hostilities against Cuba, consistent with Article I, Section 8, Clause 11. It does not infringe…

6. Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade A (Constitutional) · Oct 13, 2026

   S.J.Res. 123: A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.

   …is fully constitutional. It reinforces Congress's exclusive power to declare war under Article I, Section 8, Clause 11, and does not infringe any rights or liberties. It properly restrains executive war-making that lacks congressional…

7. Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade A (Constitutional) · Oct 13, 2026

   H.Res. 537: Impeaching Donald J. Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

   …The subject matter — abuse of presidential powers by usurping Congress's war-declaring power — falls within the scope of 'high crimes and misdemeanors' as historically understood. Impeachment proceedings do not implicate any of the first…

8. Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade F (Direct violation) · Oct 08, 2026

   H.R. 9238: To amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, and for other purposes.

   Extension of FISA Title VII Section 702 authority continues warrantless collection that incidentally sweeps in U.S. person communications and permits later searching without probable-cause warrants, in direct tension with the Fourth…

9. Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade B (Mostly sound) · Oct 10, 2026

   H.Res. 682: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3838) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3486) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase penalties for individuals who illegally enter and reenter the United States after being removed, and for other purposes.

   …immigration bill's increased penalties for illegal entry and reentry warrant scrutiny under the Eighth Amendment and due process. The resolution is a routine exercise of congressional rulemaking authority under Article I, Section 5, Clause…

10. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to H.R. 8312 · Jun 10, 2026

    Federal Program Integrity and Oversight Enhancement Act

    …any federal program receiving more than $10 million annually, but only with a warrant issued by a federal judge upon probable cause of fraud, in compliance with the Fourth Amendment. All investigations must provide written notice to the…

11. Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade A (Constitutional) · Oct 13, 2026

    S.J.Res. 114: A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.

    This joint resolution is a textbook exercise of Congress's enumerated war powers under Article I, Section 8, Clause 11, and its power to make rules for the governance of the armed forces under Article I, Section 8, Clause 14. It does not…

12. Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade D (Likely unconstitutional) · Oct 10, 2026

    H.Res. 1175: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8035) to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through October 20, 2027, and for other purposes.

    This resolution extends warrantless surveillance authorities under FISA Title VII, which implicates serious Fourth Amendment concerns and consolidates federal surveillance power without adequate due process safeguards. The extension of…

13. Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade A (Constitutional) · Oct 08, 2026

    H.R. 2913: Ukraine Support Act

    …Clause 3 to regulate Commerce with foreign Nations; Clauses 11-14 to declare war, raise and support armies, provide a navy, and make rules for land and naval forces; Clause 18 Necessary and Proper Clause to effectuate those powers through…

14. Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade F (Direct violation) · Oct 10, 2026

    H.R. 2056: District of Columbia Federal Immigration Compliance Act of 2025

    …protections against unreasonable searches and seizures by encouraging warrantless data collection and detention based on immigration status alone. It also implicates the Fifth Amendment's Due Process Clause by potentially detaining…

15. Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade B (Mostly sound) · Oct 13, 2026

    H.Res. 1486: Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

    …the allegations of executive overreach and rights violations are serious and warrant scrutiny. The House of Representatives has the sole power of impeachment under Article I, Section 2, Clause 5. This resolution is a direct exercise of…

16. Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade A (Constitutional) · Oct 10, 2026

    H.R. 1039: Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act

    …Court has long recognized that veterans' benefits are a proper exercise of the war powers. Additionally, Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 grants Congress the power to make all laws necessary and proper for executing these powers. The bill's…

17. Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade F (Direct violation) · Oct 09, 2026

    S. 4465: A bill to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, and for other purposes.

    This reauthorization continues a surveillance regime that permits warrantless backdoor searches of Americans' communications, violating the Fourth Amendment's protection against unreasonable searches and seizures. While foreign…

18. Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade B (Mostly sound) · Oct 14, 2026

    H.R. 7890: Science of Reading Act of 2026

    …bill's prescriptive definition may push the boundaries of federal influence, warranting a grade of B rather than A. Congress has the power to tax and spend for the general welfare under Article I, Section 8, Clause 1. The bill operates…

19. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to S. 5367 · Aug 10, 2026

    Veterans Financial Security and Recoupment Reform Act of 2025

    …automatic review mechanism. Article I, Section 8, Clause 11 (power to declare war and raise armies) Article I, Section 8, Clause 12 (power to raise and support armies, with two-year appropriation limit) Article I, Section 8, Clause 13…

20. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to S. 4708 · Jul 29, 2026

    Arctic Security and Diplomacy Alignment Act of 2025

    …with foreign nations and Indian tribes) Article I, Section 8, Clauses 11–14 (war powers, army, navy, coast guard) Article II, Section 2, Clause 2 (treaty power, requiring Senate advice and consent) Tenth Amendment (powers reserved to the…