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9 results for “Fourth Amendment”
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VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to H.J.Res. 172 · May 14, 2026
Joint Resolution Proposing Amendment to Clarify and Protect Birthright Citizenship
…and Senate, the amendment is sent to the states for ratification by three-fourths of state legislatures. States have seven years to ratify. Congress provides no new enforcement powers; citizenship determinations follow existing processes…
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VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to H.R. 8312 · Jun 10, 2026
Federal Program Integrity and Oversight Enhancement Act
…issued by a federal judge upon probable cause of fraud, in compliance with the Fourth Amendment. All investigations must provide written notice to the subject within 30 days, ensuring Fifth Amendment due process. Penalties for fraud…
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VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to H.J.Res. 174 · May 14, 2026
Supreme Court Term Limits Constitutional Amendment
…on term administration, nominations, and transitions. Ratification by three-fourths of states within seven years. Honors Democratic priorities of judicial accountability and reform to counter long-term ideological majorities; honors…
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VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to S. 4952 · Jul 16, 2026
Federal Program Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act of 2025
…agreements are authorized without explicit congressional approval, preserving Fourth Amendment protections. Honors Democratic priorities: protects privacy by limiting data sharing without warrants, avoids disproportionate penalties, and…
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VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to H.R. 8800 · Jun 19, 2026
National Defense Authorization and Constitutional Safeguards Act for Fiscal Year 2027
…circumstances approved by a federal judge within 48 hours, consistent with the Fourth Amendment. Any provision authorizing detention of individuals shall affirm habeas corpus rights under Article I, Section 9, Clause 2, requiring prompt…
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VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to H.R. 9646 · Jul 16, 2026
Cooperative Critical Minerals Quantum Mapping Act of 2026
…sensing technologies that do not invade the curtilage of a home or violate the Fourth Amendment. Any data collected that reveals proprietary information on mineral deposits shall be kept confidential and not disclosed without the…
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VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to H.R. 10111 · Aug 21, 2026
Immigration Oversight and Accountability Act of 2025
…privilege and the President's constitutional duties under Article II. Possible Fourth Amendment violation if compelled production includes private documents without a judicial warrant. Tenth Amendment concerns if the act imposes federal…
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VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to H.R. 6916 · Jun 10, 2026
Federal Program Integrity and Fraud Prevention Act of 2025 (Constitutional Revision)
…warrantless data collection or sharing of personal information, raising Fourth Amendment concerns. Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 (General Welfare and Spending Clause) Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 (Necessary and Proper Clause) Fourth…
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VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to H.R. 10106 · Aug 18, 2026
Visa Integrity and Congressional Oversight Act of 2025
…9, Clause 7 (appropriations) Tenth Amendment (reserving powers to states) Fourth Amendment (privacy concerns addressed by allowing unclassified reports with classified annex)