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1. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to 2026-16979 · Aug 20, 2026

   Unmanned Aircraft Systems Import Security Act of 2026

   …(a) The President may, by proclamation, impose quantitative restrictions, tariffs, or prohibitions on the importation of UAS or UAS components if the President determines that such imports threaten to impair the national security. (b)…

2. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to 2026-16400 · Aug 15, 2026

   Polysilicon Supply Chain Security Act of 2026

   …AUTHORITY TO ADJUST IMPORTS. The President is authorized to impose temporary tariffs or quotas on imports of polysilicon and its derivatives, as defined by the Secretary of Commerce, if the Secretary determines that such imports threaten…

3. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to 2026-06956 · May 14, 2026

   Adjusting Imports of Pharmaceuticals and Pharmaceutical Ingredients for National Security

   To restrict or tariff imports of pharmaceuticals and active pharmaceutical ingredients to reduce foreign dependence, bolster domestic production, and secure supply chains against disruptions. By the authority vested in me as President by…

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

   Executive Order 14388: Continuing the Suspension of Duty-Free De Minimis Treatment for All Countries

   …and declared national emergencies. While the President has some authority over tariffs and trade, the order stretches beyond enumerated powers by using emergency powers to impose broad, ongoing duties without clear congressional…

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

   S.J.Res. 77: A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from Canada.

   SJRES 77 is constitutional. Congress uses its Article I foreign-commerce and duties powers to end an executive emergency tariff on Canada, removing a burden on peaceful exchange, restoring legislative process, and pushing power away from…

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

   S.J.Res. 81: A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from Brazil.

   SJRES 81 is constitutional. It uses explicit Article I foreign-commerce and duties powers to end an emergency-based 40% Brazil tariff, infringes no Bill of Rights protection, expands individual economic liberty, keeps foreign trade at the…

7. Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade C (Significant issues) · Oct 08, 2026

   Executive Order 14324: Suspending Duty-Free De Minimis Treatment for All Countries

   Ending global de minimis duty-free treatment operates in an inherently federal customs domain with no direct Bill of Rights or takings violation, but imposing worldwide duties by executive emergency declaration usurps Congress's Article I,…

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

   Executive Order 14329: Addressing Threats to the United States by the Government of the Russian Federation

   …Federation threat and Indian purchases of Russian oil. Foreign commerce, tariffs, sanctions, and response to a foreign-government threat cannot be handled by individuals, families, localities, or states acting alone without fragmenting…

9. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to 2026-03824 · Oct 16, 2026

   Temporary Import Surcharge Authorization and Accountability Act

   …and press trading partners toward fairer balances without open-ended executive tariffs. VFA assesses it would give Democrats worker protections, clear exemptions for food, medicine, and low-income household goods, public reporting, and a…

10. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to 2026-17294 · Aug 23, 2026

    Temporary Suspension of Additional Duties on Canadian Alcoholic Beverages, Dairy, and Motor Vehicles

    …transparent process for trade adjustments. The President's imposition of tariffs without explicit statutory authorization may violate Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 (Taxing Power) and Clause 3 (Commerce Clause). Suspension of duties…

11. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to 2026-06960 · May 14, 2026

    Proclamation on National Security Adjustments to Imports of Aluminum, Steel, and Copper

    Strengthen tariffs, quotas, or other import adjustments on aluminum, steel, and copper to protect U.S. national security and domestic manufacturing capacity. By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of…

12. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to H.R. 10170 · Oct 17, 2026

    Limited Memory Chip Study With Cost Cap and Sunset

    …labor, permitting, power, and transport. It would not create subsidies, tariffs, purchase rules, or licensing changes. Any future action would need separate legislation. Spending would be capped at $3 million from existing Commerce funds.…

13. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to R1-2026-03829 · May 14, 2026

    De Minimis Duty Enforcement and Border Security Act of 2026

    Suspend duty-free de minimis treatment (under $800 value) for all low-value imports to boost customs revenue, curb fentanyl and counterfeit smuggling via mail, and protect U.S. manufacturing from cheap foreign goods. Section 1. Short…

14. SI Think Tank idea · SI Think Tank idea · Oct 08, 2026

    VFA Proposal for Reviewable Exclusion From Importation After Maintained Discrimination

    A findings-linked, time-limited framework for import exclusion after continued discrimination The VFA proposal would allow exclusion from importation only after public findings of maintained discrimination, with listed products, review,…

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

    Executive Order 14272: Ensuring National Security and Economic Resilience Through Section 232 Actions on Processed Critical Minerals and Derivative Products

    Section 232 investigation order stays within presidential execution of a valid foreign-commerce and national-security statute, imposes no rights restriction or property taking, and addresses a subject only the federal level can assess.…

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

    Executive Order 14323: Addressing Threats to the United States by the Government of Brazil

    Federal border and foreign-policy response with a cited statutory basis that protects rather than restricts domestic expression; minor tension only from broad emergency-duty delegation and incidental consumer cost. No direct rights…

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

    Executive Order 14384: Modifying Duties To Address Threats to the United States by the Government of the Russian Federation

    This order ends the added 25 percent duty on goods of India following steps to stop Russian oil imports. It uses proper federal foreign-commerce power, eases burdens, infringes no rights, respects just process. Result is proper. This order…

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

    H.R. 508: Bring American Companies Home Act

    The bill is a federal tax incentive that falls within Congress's broad taxing and spending powers under Article I, Section 8, Clause 1. It does not infringe on individual rights, respects decentralization by using incentives rather than…