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1. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to H.Con.Res. 89 · Oct 08, 2026

   SI Bipartisan War Powers Compliance and Force Protection Proposal for Iran Hostilities

   Prevent an unauthorized United States war with Iran by ending direct hostilities unless Congress votes to declare war or authorize force, while preserving self-defense. Congress decides whether the nation goes to war. Article I, Section 8,…

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

   H.Con.Res. 84: Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from Lebanon.

   HCONRES 84 is a constitutional exercise of shared war powers: Congress uses its Article I authority to end an undeclared deployment and directs withdrawal, with no rights infringement, no taking, and no improper consolidation of power.…

3. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to H.R. 10111 · Aug 21, 2026

   Immigration Oversight and Accountability Act of 2025

   …state or local law enforcement), the Commission must first obtain a judicial warrant based on probable cause that the records are relevant to an ongoing investigation of a violation of federal immigration law. No compelled production of…

4. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to H.Con.Res. 84 · Jun 07, 2026

   Lebanon Troop Withdrawal Authorization and Oversight Act of 2025

   To compel the President to withdraw U.S. Armed Forces from Lebanon under the War Powers Resolution, asserting congressional authority over military engagements abroad. This Act authorizes and directs the President to withdraw all United…

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

   S.J.Res. 184: 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 constitutional war powers. It directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities against Iran, unless Congress has explicitly authorized such action…

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

   S.J.Res. 118: 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,…

7. Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade D (Likely unconstitutional) · Oct 08, 2026

   S. 1318: Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act

   …surveillance power. But reauthorizing Section 702 to April 2029 without a warrant requirement for FBI U.S.-person queries continues warrantless search of private communications, violating the Fourth Amendment and individual sovereignty…

8. 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,…

9. 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…

10. 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…

11. 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…

12. 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…

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

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

    …regulate foreign commerce, and under Article I, Section 8, Clause 11 (Declare War) and the Necessary and Proper Clause (Clause 18) to address national emergencies. However, the bill's expansion of sanctions to include Chinese entities for…

14. Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade D (Likely unconstitutional) · Oct 09, 2026

    H.Con.Res. 64: To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.

    …Congress has explicit authority over the armed forces and the power to declare war under Article I, Section 8, Clauses 11–14. The underlying goal—ensuring military hostilities have congressional authorization—is within Congress's…

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

    H.R. 8665: Allied Defense Sales Act

    …military. Article I, Section 8, Clause 11 grants Congress the power to declare war, and Clause 12 grants the power to raise and support armies. Additionally, the President's role as Commander-in-Chief (Article II, Section 2) and the…

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

    H.J.Res. 69: Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to Israel of certain defense articles and services.

    …nations, and Article I, Section 8, Clause 11 grants the power to declare war, which includes oversight of military sales that could affect national security. Additionally, the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. § 2751 et seq.) provides…

17. 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…

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

    H.R. 8595: Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.

    …funds for domestic speech suppression, religious establishment, disarmament, warrantless search, compelled testimony, unfair trial, or punishment. The bill funds foreign-affairs administration, commissions, and economic assistance. No…