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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. 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…

3. 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…

4. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to H.R. 8312 · Jun 10, 2026

   Federal Program Integrity and Oversight Enhancement Act

   …any federal program receiving more than $10 million annually, but only with a warrant issued by a federal judge upon probable cause of fraud, in compliance with the Fourth Amendment. All investigations must provide written notice to the…

5. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to S. 5367 · Aug 10, 2026

   Veterans Financial Security and Recoupment Reform Act of 2025

   …automatic review mechanism. Article I, Section 8, Clause 11 (power to declare war and raise armies) Article I, Section 8, Clause 12 (power to raise and support armies, with two-year appropriation limit) Article I, Section 8, Clause 13…

6. 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…

7. 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…

8. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to H.J.Res. 210 · Oct 17, 2026

   Port Clean Air Pilot and Federal Review Act

   …monitoring, and yearly public data to support future standards if the evidence warrants them. A single-state emissions standard with practical nationwide shipping effects raises federalism and interstate commerce concerns under Article I,…

9. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to H.R. 10126 · Aug 22, 2026

   Foreign Military Sales Industrial Base Planning Act of 2025

   …which is within Congress's power under Article I, Section 8, Clauses 11-14 (war powers and military) and the Necessary and Proper Clause. Article I, Section 8, Clause 11 (declare war and grant letters of marque and reprisal) Article I,…

10. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to H.R. 10127 · Aug 22, 2026

    Federal Research Integrity and Oversight Act for Gender-Related Medical Treatments

    …NIH peer-review processes are generally robust, but additional safeguards are warranted for studies involving minors or irreversible treatments; (3) taxpayer funds should not support research that lacks clear scientific merit or adequate…

11. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to S. 4952 · Jul 16, 2026

    Federal Program Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act of 2025

    …indicators, but may not share personally identifiable information without a warrant or specific statutory exception under the Privacy Act of 1974. Penalties for fraud against federal programs are increased: for fraud exceeding $10,000, the…

12. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to H.R. 8800 · Jun 19, 2026

    National Defense Authorization and Constitutional Safeguards Act for Fiscal Year 2027

    …8, Clause 12. No funds may be used for surveillance of U.S. persons without a warrant based on probable cause, except in exigent circumstances approved by a federal judge within 48 hours, consistent with the Fourth Amendment. Any provision…

13. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to S. 567 · Jun 16, 2026

    First Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal Act – Constitutional Tightening

    Recognize the First Rhode Island Regiment for its Revolutionary War service by authorizing a single Congressional Gold Medal in their collective honor. Section 1. Authorization of Award. The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the…

14. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to S. 4782 · Jun 17, 2026

    Interstate Scam Coordination and Consumer Alert Act of 2025

    …protecting consumers from fraud, ensuring vulnerable populations are warned, and transparent oversight. Honors Republican priorities: narrow federal scope (no preemption of state laws), sunset provision, capped funding from existing…

15. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to H.R. 6916 · Jun 10, 2026

    Federal Program Integrity and Fraud Prevention Act of 2025 (Constitutional Revision)

    …potentially violating the Tenth Amendment. Some provisions may have authorized warrantless data collection or sharing of personal information, raising Fourth Amendment concerns. Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 (General Welfare and Spending…

16. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to H.R. 9646 · Jul 16, 2026

    Cooperative Critical Minerals Quantum Mapping Act of 2026

    …aerial or subsurface surveying of private property without compensation or warrant. Possible overreach under Article I, Section 8 if the funding mechanism is not tied to a specific enumerated power (e.g., general welfare, commerce).…