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

   Executive Order 14295: Increasing Efficiency at the Office of the Federal Register

   …of Amendments 1-10 is implicated. Consistent with First Amendment and Fourth Amendment non-infringement. Order restricts no person in body, property, speech, labor, or belief. It governs internal executive workflow and inter-agency…

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

   H.R. 8005: Stop Pills That Kill Act

   …in drugs. The bill does not directly infringe on the First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, or Ninth Amendments. However, the expansion of criminal penalties for possessing or distributing equipment that could be used…

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

   S. 4668: Protect College Sports Act of 2026

   …of the Bill of Rights. The bill does not infringe on the Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, Ninth, or Tenth Amendments, but the Tenth Amendment is implicated because the bill imposes federal mandates on states and…

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

   H.R. 1864: Risky Research Review Act

   …is present. The bill does not directly infringe on the First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, Ninth, or Tenth Amendments. It does not restrict speech, religion, assembly, press, or petition. It does not involve search…

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

   H.R. 1998: Sanction Sea Pirates Act of 2025

   …Amendment speech, Second Amendment rights, or any other enumerated right. The Fourth Amendment is not implicated because the sanctions are administrative and based on presidential determination, not criminal search or seizure of U.S.…

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

   H.R. 7128: TRIA Program Reauthorization Act of 2026

   …no belief, search, seizure, or self-incrimination under the First, Second, Fourth, or Fifth Amendments. The bill does not restrict what a person may do with their person, property, speech, labor, or belief. It does not mandate purchase,…

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

   H.Res. 1498: In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards.

   …protected speech under the First Amendment, does not search or seize under the Fourth Amendment, and does not impose criminal jeopardy under the Fifth, Sixth, or Eighth Amendments. Censure restricts no private person, property, labor,…

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

   H.R. 10326: PROOF Act

   …police power. No First, Second, or other Bill of Rights infringement. The Fourth Amendment is the closest question because state-held administrative records are shared with DOJ, but the bill limits collection to fraud investigation in…

9. Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade B (Mostly sound) · Oct 08, 2026

   S. 1582: GENIUS Act

   …expression. No Second, Third, Sixth, Seventh, or Eighth Amendment issue. Fourth Amendment concern from Bank Secrecy Act recordkeeping is mitigated by existing third-party financial-records doctrine and statute-specific process; no…

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

    S.Res. 532: An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.

    …other protections under Amendments 1-10. No First Amendment, Second Amendment, Fourth Amendment, or other Bill of Rights interest is implicated. The resolution restricts no private conduct involving person, property, speech, labor, or…

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

    Executive Order 14283: White House Initiative To Promote Excellence and Innovation at Historically Black Colleges and Universities

    …disarm anyone under the Second Amendment, or authorize searches under the Fourth Amendment. No denial of equal protection concern arises from advisory support and voluntary private philanthropy coordination. No restriction on person,…

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

    Executive Order 14292: Improving the Safety and Security of Biological Research

    …receiving federal funds and to the maximum extent permitted by law. Fourth Amendment: no search or seizure authorized. Fifth Amendment self-incrimination not implicated. No person is barred from belief, speech, labor, or lawful use of own…

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

    Executive Order 14338: Improving Our Nation Through Better Design

    …no enforceable legal burden under Section 4(c). Cited: First Amendment, Fourth Amendment, Tenth Amendment - none infringed. The order imposes no mandate, prohibition, or condition on what any person may do with their person, property,…

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

    Executive Order 14376: Stopping Wall Street From Competing With Main Street Homebuyers

    …under the Second Amendment; does not authorize searches or seizures under the Fourth Amendment. It creates no criminal penalty, no warrantless surveillance, and no taking of private homes. It directs guidance on how the Federal Government…

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

    H.R. 5349: TAS Act

    …is subject to Tax Court judicial control and relevance limits, satisfying Fourth Amendment reasonableness for compelled production. Contempt authority up to $5,000 and 30 days is within historic petty-offense contempt power and below the…

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

    H.R. 7831: License to Drill Act

    …on expression under the First Amendment, no search or seizure under the Fourth Amendment, and no taking under the Fifth Amendment. No person is compelled to seek a federal oil and gas drilling permit. The fee applies only when an applicant…

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

    H.R. 227: Clergy Act

    …exemption. It coerces no belief or worship, imposes no search under the Fourth Amendment, and takes no property under the Fifth Amendment. First Amendment Free Exercise is supported, not burdened. Individual sovereignty is enlarged. Clergy…

18. Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade B (Mostly sound) · Oct 14, 2026

    Executive Order 14415: Securing America's Defense Supply Chains and Ensuring Domestic Acquisition of Critical Materials

    …or religion restrictions), the Second Amendment (no impact on arms), and the Fourth Amendment (no searches or seizures). The Fifth Amendment's due process and takings clauses are not violated because the order does not take property…

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

    H.J.Res. 105: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "North Dakota Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan".

    …press, religion, assembly, or petition, nor does it implicate Second, Third, Fourth, Sixth, Seventh, or Eighth Amendment protections. No search, seizure, compelled testimony, or punishment is authorized. Tenth Amendment reserved powers are…

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

    Executive Order 14254: Combating Unfair Practices in the Live Entertainment Market

    …authorizes search, seizure, or punishment. Consistent with First Amendment and Fourth Amendment limits. No person is prohibited from buying, selling, reselling, performing, or attending entertainment. The burden remains on government…