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1. Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade B (Mostly sound) · Oct 11, 2026

   S.J.Res. 47: A joint resolution providing for 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 and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The 'Omnibus' Low NOx Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".

   …issue. Congress has the enumerated power to legislate on interstate commerce (Article I, Section 8, Clause 3) and to make all laws necessary and proper for executing its powers (Article I, Section 8, Clause 18). The Clean Air Act, under…

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

   H.Res. 93: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 27) to amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, and for other purposes.

   …the Controlled Substances Act, which is within Congress's power under the Commerce Clause (Article I, Section 8, Clause 3) and the Necessary and Proper Clause (Article I, Section 8, Clause 18), but this resolution itself only provides for…

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

   H.R. 3668: Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act

   …power without a compelling constitutional justification. While Congress has Commerce Clause authority over interstate pipelines, the consolidation of decision-making at the federal level and the elimination of state authority represent…

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

   H.R. 1118: Value Over Cost Act of 2026

   …necessary to execute federal powers. Authority rests on Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 for providing for the common Defence and general Welfare through procurement spending, and Article I, Section 8, Clause 18, the Necessary and Proper…

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

   S.J.Res. 31: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act".

   Constitutional oversight that stays inside enumerated commerce and oversight powers, infringes no rights, expands individual and state latitude, and uses lawful process. Grade A. Congress acts within explicit authority. Article I, Section…

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

   Executive Order 14241: Immediate Measures To Increase American Mineral Production

   …to Article I, Section 8, Clauses 1, 3, 11 through 14 covering common defence, commerce, and military supply. The order does not create new criminal law, tax, or private mandate and expressly acts consistent with applicable law and through…

7. Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade B (Mostly sound) · Oct 10, 2026

   H.R. 2987: CEASE Act of 2025

   …program, which is grounded in Congress's enumerated powers over interstate commerce and spending. The bill does not infringe on individual rights, does not take property, and does not consolidate authority beyond the federal level—it…

8. Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade B (Mostly sound) · Oct 11, 2026

   H.R. 1939: U.S. Engagement in Sudanese Peace Act

   The bill operates within Congress's enumerated foreign affairs and commerce powers, including the power to regulate commerce with foreign nations and to define and punish offenses against the law of nations. It does not infringe on…

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

   S. 996: Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act of 2025

   …federalism framework of the Clean Air Act. While it may be within Congress's commerce power, it consolidates decision-making at the federal level and restricts state experimentation, which is a core value of the Tenth Amendment. The bill…

10. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to H.R. 3857 · Oct 15, 2026

    Improved Snow Forecasts with Capped Funding and State Protections

    …proposal. Spending power and authority over federal property and interstate commerce support data collection for federal projects, while the Tenth Amendment leaves water rights and allocation decisions to the states and existing contracts.…

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

    H.R. 4216: Made-in-America Defense Act

    …not expand federal power beyond existing enumerated authority over foreign commerce and national defense, does not infringe on any constitutional rights, and does not centralize decision-making beyond the federal level where it already…

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

    H.Res. 1459: Expressing support for the designation of July 2026 as "American Grown Flower and Foliage Month".

    …to express its views and to support agriculture under the Spending and Commerce Clauses, and it does not infringe on any constitutional provision. The resolution is a non-binding expression of congressional sentiment. While it touches on…

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

    S. 1750: Poarch Band of Creek Indians Parity Act

    …affairs under Article I, Section 8, Clause 3, which grants power to regulate commerce with Indian tribes. The Supreme Court has long recognized this as a broad and plenary power, allowing Congress to legislate on matters affecting tribal…

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

    H.R. 1721: Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act

    This bill directs the Department of Commerce to conduct a study and report on manufacturing feasibility for critical infrastructure products. It imposes no mandates, restrictions, or penalties on individuals, states, or private entities.…

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

    Executive Order 14414: Advancing Regenerative Agriculture and Strengthening American Farm Resilience

    …statutory authorities, which are grounded in Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 (Commerce Clause) and the Necessary and Proper Clause (Article I, Section 8, Clause 18). The actions—such as prioritizing pesticide registration, reviewing…

16. Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade B (Mostly sound) · Oct 13, 2026

    Executive Order 14430: Restoring American Saltwater Angling and Recreation

    …It operates within the federal government's enumerated powers over interstate commerce and federal waters, does not infringe on the Bill of Rights, and generally respects state-federal partnerships. However, the order's directive to…

17. Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade B (Mostly sound) · Oct 11, 2026

    H.R. 2827: To provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.

    …has broad constitutional authority over Indian affairs under the Indian Commerce Clause (Article I, Section 8, Clause 3) and the Treaty Clause (Article II, Section 2, Clause 2), as well as inherent plenary power recognized by the Supreme…

18. Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade B (Mostly sound) · Oct 10, 2026

    H.R. 2240: Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act

    …measure that falls within Congress's enumerated powers to regulate interstate commerce and to provide for the general welfare, and it does not infringe on individual rights. The primary constitutional concern is the potential for the data…

19. Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade B (Mostly sound) · Oct 10, 2026

    H.R. 1503: Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2025

    …international affairs. Congress has broad authority over foreign affairs and commerce with foreign nations. Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 grants Congress the power to regulate commerce with foreign nations, and the President's foreign…

20. Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade F (Direct violation) · Oct 10, 2026

    H.R. 5625: Cashless Bail Reporting Act

    …under Article I, Section 8 to regulate state pretrial release procedures. The Commerce Clause (Article I, Section 8, Clause 3) does not apply because bail decisions are not interstate commerce. The Spending Clause (Article I, Section 8,…