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1. 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".

   …through Eight. It removes rather than creates regulatory mandates on vehicle warranties and zero-emission sales, so Tenth Amendment reserved powers are respected by restoring the uniform federal baseline Congress enacted. The resolution…

2. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to S. 4973 · Jul 17, 2026

   Birthright Citizenship Clarification Commission Act of 2025

   …providing a pathway to a constitutional amendment if the Commission finds it warranted, thereby respecting the amendment process rather than unilateral statutory action. The Fourteenth Amendment's Citizenship Clause is self-executing and…

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

   H.R. 1810: Safe Schools Improvement Act

   …Rights, but its potential to compel speech or restrict local decision-making warrants a structural rewrite to better align with constitutional principles of federalism and enumerated powers. The federal government's authority over…

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

   H.R. 10326: PROOF Act

   …or commercial disclosure. It does not authorize general searches, warrantless surveillance of private papers, or speech/assembly restrictions. No Tenth Amendment violation because compliance is tied to administration of federal funds. The…

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

   S. 1071: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

   …for the common Defence under Article I, Section 8, Clause 1, to declare War under Article I, Section 8, Clause 11, to raise and support Armies under Article I, Section 8, Clause 12, to provide and maintain a Navy under Article I, Section…

6. 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…

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

   H.R. 7757: KIDS Act

   …from identification technology mandates creating privacy risk without a warrant requirement. Severity is significant but curable with least-restrictive means, parental opt-in, and no identity retention. The bill restricts minors and…

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

   S. 1003: Lulu’s Law

   …direction for the Federal Communications Commission to allow shark-attack warnings on the existing wireless alert system. It exercises a clear commerce power, restricts no rights, takes no property, and adds no federal control over local…

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

   H.R. 3633: Digital Asset Market Clarity Act

   …and Bank Secrecy Act reporting apply to regulated intermediaries, not general warrantless seizure of private papers. No prior restraint under First Amendment. No Second, Third, Sixth, Seventh, or Eighth Amendment issue. Any Fourth…