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

   H.R. 1286: Simplifying Forms for Veterans Claims Act

   …quartering (Third Amendment); it does not authorize searches or seizures (Fourth Amendment); it does not affect criminal proceedings, self-incrimination, or takings (Fifth and Sixth Amendments); it does not affect jury trials (Seventh…

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

   S.J.Res. 3: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales".

   …federal surveillance of decentralized transactions, thereby protecting Fourth Amendment privacy, individual sovereignty, and Tenth Amendment decentralization. The SI analysis finds no rights infringement or power overreach in the…

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

   H.J.Res. 88: Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".

   …and does not authorize any search, seizure, or surveillance under the Fourth Amendment. It imposes no criminal liability, interrogation, or compelled testimony implicating the Fifth and Sixth Amendments. It removes an additional regulatory…

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

   H.J.Res. 87: Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".

   …no disarmament under the Second Amendment, no search or seizure under the Fourth Amendment, and no trial or punishment rule under Amendments Five through Eight. It removes rather than creates regulatory mandates on vehicle warranties and…

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

   H.R. 9237: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act

   …(Third Amendment). It does not authorize unreasonable searches or seizures (Fourth Amendment). It does not compel self-incrimination, deny due process, or take property without just compensation (Fifth Amendment). It does not affect trial…

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

   H.Res. 1399: Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment.

   …disarms under the Second Amendment, or authorizes searches under the Fourth Amendment. The resolution discloses House records about use of taxpayer funds for settlements, which furthers First Amendment petition and press oversight values.…

7. 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.

   …is already part of the NEXUS program, which is voluntary and based on consent (Fourth Amendment). It does not compel self-incrimination, deprive due process, or take property (Fifth Amendment). It does not affect trial rights (Sixth and…

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

   H.R. 8897: Improving Travel for American Families Act

   …First Amendment, arms under the Second Amendment, or expand searches under the Fourth Amendment. If anything it reduces Fourth Amendment burden by tailoring screening procedures. The bill imposes no new restriction on person, property,…

9. Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade B (Mostly sound) · Oct 08, 2026

   S. 331: HALT Fentanyl Act

   …under the Second Amendment, or authorize searches without warrant under the Fourth Amendment. Penalties apply after arrest and prosecution. A 10-year mandatory minimum for 100 grams or more of fentanyl-related substances raises Eighth…

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

    H.R. 9497: Water Resources Development Act of 2026

    …Amendment, arms under the Second Amendment, or authorize searches under the Fourth Amendment, nor compel testimony under the Fifth Amendment. No restriction on person, property, speech, labor, or belief. The bill directs government…

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

    H.R. 997: National Taxpayer Advocate Enhancement Act of 2025

    …within the Taxpayer Advocate Service. No First Amendment, Second Amendment, Fourth Amendment, or other Bill of Rights provision is implicated. If anything, independent counsel for the taxpayer advocate supports First Amendment petition for…

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

    S.J.Res. 28: A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Defining Larger Participants of a Market for General-Use Digital Consumer Payment Applications".

    …press, assembly under the First Amendment, does not touch Second, Third, Fourth, Sixth, Seventh, or Eighth Amendment protections, and does not create any search, seizure, or compelled testimony. By removing expanded CFPB supervisory…

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

    H.R. 2347: Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act

    …Amendment), quartering of soldiers (Third Amendment), or search and seizure (Fourth Amendment). It does not compel self-incrimination, deny due process, or take property without just compensation (Fifth Amendment). It does not affect trial…

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

    S.J.Res. 89: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment".

    …at the federal level, which is the highest level. Thus, it fails the fourth question. The resolution does not bypass due process or take property without just compensation. It is a legislative action that disapproves an agency rule, which…

15. Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade A (Constitutional) · Oct 14, 2026

    H.R. 8665: Allied Defense Sales Act

    …Amendment), quartering of soldiers (Third Amendment), search and seizure (Fourth Amendment), self-incrimination or due process (Fifth Amendment), trial rights (Sixth and Seventh Amendments), cruel and unusual punishment (Eighth Amendment),…

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

    H.R. 363: Territorial Economic Recovery Act

    …Amendment), quartering of soldiers (Third Amendment), search and seizure (Fourth Amendment), self-incrimination or due process (Fifth Amendment), trial rights (Sixth and Seventh Amendments), cruel and unusual punishment (Eighth Amendment),…

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

    H.R. 4275: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025

    …soldiers (Third Amendment); does not expand warrantless searches or seizures (Fourth Amendment); does not compel self-incrimination or deny due process (Fifth Amendment); does not impair fair trial rights (Sixth Amendment); does not deny…

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

    H.R. 2616: Stopping Indoctrination and Protecting Kids Act

    …petition under the First Amendment; it does not authorize searches under the Fourth Amendment; it does not compel self-incrimination. It instead reinforces parental direction of upbringing, a liberty interest recognized under the…

19. Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade C (Significant issues) · Oct 08, 2026

    H.R. 7757: KIDS Act

    …plus crisis hotline is likely permissible under Zauderer for factual notices. Fourth Amendment concern from identification technology mandates creating privacy risk without a warrant requirement. Severity is significant but curable with…

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

    H.R. 2978: GUARD Act

    …Second Amendment, and no search, seizure, or surveillance mandate under the Fourth Amendment. It merely permits existing grantees to use funds for fraud investigation and permits federal technical assistance. It does not authorize…