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1. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to H.Res. 1423 · Jul 16, 2026

   Constitutional Consideration Rule for H.R. 139, H.R. 8595, H.R. 9237, and H.R. 1181

   …years, and requiring a study by the Department of Transportation on interstate commerce effects. Funding for the study shall come from the DOT's existing administrative budget. Section 2. Consideration of H.R. 8595 (National Security…

2. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to H.R. 10152 · Oct 17, 2026

   Limited Review and Open Model Support Act for Artificial Intelligence

   …limits. Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 authorizes federal review of foreign commerce, which governs public risk review of open artificial intelligence models developed or made available by China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia. Article I,…

3. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to H.R. 9915 · Jul 28, 2026

   Bot Disclosure and Consumer Protection Act of 2025

   …disclosure). Original bill may lack clear jurisdictional nexus to interstate commerce, potentially exceeding Commerce Clause authority. Original bill may fail to provide adequate due process safeguards (e.g., vague definitions, no…

4. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to H.R. 1468 · Jun 17, 2026

   American Innovation Security and Oversight Act

   …United States trade secrets substantially affects interstate and foreign commerce, and that a clear federal cause of action and enhanced penalties are necessary to protect national economic security. SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. (a) 'Foreign state…

5. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to S. 5252 · Aug 07, 2026

   Foreign Adversary AI Model Extraction Prevention Act of 2025

   …by a United States person and that has been designated by the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense and the Director of National Intelligence, as having a critical technical parameter that, if extracted,…

6. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to S. 5154 · Jul 30, 2026

   Minor AI Companion Safety and Transparency Act

   …of 18 in the United States, where such service is provided through interstate commerce. A companion AI chatbot is defined as a software application that simulates human-like conversation and is marketed or designed to provide emotional…

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

   H.R. 6938: Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026

   HR 6938 as summarized is a routine FY2026 appropriations package funding Commerce, Justice, Energy, Interior and related agencies. It rests squarely on the Article I appropriations and spending powers, creates no direct restriction on…

8. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to S. 5226 · Aug 06, 2026

   Children's Account Safety and Parental Consent Act of 2025

   …intrastate social media interactions not substantially affecting interstate commerce. Fifth Amendment Due Process – vague definition of 'parental consent' and 'social media platform' could lead to arbitrary enforcement or suppression of…

9. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to S. 5024 · Jul 18, 2026

   Economic Espionage Adversarial Entity Designation Act of 2025

   …8 limits: While the economic espionage statute is generally within Congress's commerce and foreign affairs powers, an arbitrary presumption without a factual nexus may exceed the Necessary and Proper Clause. Article I, Section 8, Clause 3…

10. 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…

11. Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade C (Significant issues) · Oct 13, 2026

    H.R. 5334: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026

    …While the federal government has broad authority over foreign commerce and sanctions under Article I, Section 8, Clauses 3 and 10, the bill's imposition of tariffs up to 100% ad valorem and sweeping prohibitions on energy exports and…

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

    S. 254: ARTIST Act

    Constitutional federal protection of lawful interstate commerce in authentic Alaska Native handicrafts under the Commerce Clause, with no rights infringement and no centralization of power. Federal authority is explicit under Article I,…

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

    H.R. 1181: Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act

    HR 1181 is a narrow exercise of the Commerce Clause to bar national card networks from singling out firearms retailers with distinct merchant codes, with DOJ enforcement. It claims no new federal police power, infringes no right, expands…

14. Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade C (Significant issues) · Oct 11, 2026

    H.R. 1768: Lower Costs for Everyday Americans Act

    …into areas reserved to the states and individuals. The health care and commerce provisions largely fall within Congress's spending and interstate commerce powers, but the blanket ban on sodium nitrite products and the forced disclosure of…

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

    H.R. 139: Sunshine Protection Act of 2025

    Permanent daylight saving time is a uniform commercial standard within Congress commerce power. It restricts no protected right, takes no property, denies no hearing, preserves exempt-area choice, and leaves personal liberty intact.…

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

    H.R. 1501: Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025

    Federal permitting-reform bill grounded in the Commerce Clause and Property Clause that speeds existing reviews without infringing rights, sovereignty, or due process, and without expanding federal power. Congress acts within explicit…

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

    H.R. 859: Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

    …mandate that falls within Congress's enumerated power to regulate interstate commerce, does not infringe any Bill of Rights protections, respects individual sovereignty by informing consumers without restricting their choices, passes all…

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

    H.J.Res. 210: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".

    HJRES 210 is a constitutional exercise of congressional oversight under the Commerce Clause and the legislative process. Using SI-reviewed legislative history, it disapproves an EPA authorization without infringing the Bill of Rights,…

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

    H.R. 2913: Ukraine Support Act

    HR 2913 operates within core federal foreign-affairs, defense, and foreign-commerce powers, imposes no domestic rights restriction or taking, and federal action is the only competent level. SI review finds it constitutional. Congress has…

20. Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade C (Significant issues) · Oct 10, 2026

    H.R. 747: Stop Chinese Fentanyl Act of 2025

    …reservation of powers to the states. While Congress has authority over foreign commerce and national security, the broad delegation of sanctioning power and the lack of procedural safeguards for targeted entities create substantial…