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

   H.R. 10326: PROOF Act

   …or commercial disclosure. It does not authorize general searches, warrantless surveillance of private papers, or speech/assembly restrictions. No Tenth Amendment violation because compliance is tied to administration of federal funds. The…

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

   H.J.Res. 60: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Park Service relating to "Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: Motor Vehicles".

   …with presentment under Article I, Section 7. No retroactive penalty, no warrantless taking, and just compensation under the Fifth Amendment Takings Clause is not triggered.

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

   S. 1071: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

   …for the common Defence under Article I, Section 8, Clause 1, to declare War under Article I, Section 8, Clause 11, to raise and support Armies under Article I, Section 8, Clause 12, to provide and maintain a Navy under Article I, Section…

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

   Executive Order 14306: Sustaining Select Efforts To Strengthen the Nation's Cybersecurity and Amending Executive Order 13694 and Executive Order 14144

   …and no Fourth Amendment search or seizure of private effects without warrant is ordered. No restriction on private speech, belief, labor, property use, or private software choice. Industry participation is through a consortium to inform…

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

   Executive Order 14364: Addressing Security Risks From Price Fixing and Anti-Competitive Behavior in the Food Supply Chain

   …prosecution arising from the Task Forces remains subject to Fourth Amendment warrant and reasonableness requirements, Fifth and Sixth Amendment trial protections, and First Amendment limits. The order restricts no lawful personal use of…

6. Constitution · U.S. Constitution

   Article III: The Judicial Branch

   …directed. Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying War against them, or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort. No Person shall be convicted of Treason unless on the Testimony of two Witnesses to…

7. Bill (official record) · H.Con.Res. 124 · 119th Congress · International Affairs · Oct 09, 2026

   H.Con.Res. 124: Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Houthis in Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress.

   Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

8. Bill (official record) · H.Con.Res. 117 · 119th Congress · International Affairs · Sep 15, 2026

   H.Con.Res. 117: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

   Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

9. Bill (official record) · H.Con.Res. 115 · 119th Congress · International Affairs · Sep 14, 2026

   H.Con.Res. 115: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with presidentially designated terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere.

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5610)

10. Bill (official record) · H.Con.Res. 108 · 119th Congress · International Affairs · Jun 30, 2026

    H.Con.Res. 108: Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon.

    This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon within seven days of the resolution's adoption. The resolution specifies that it shall not be construed to prevent or limit security…

11. Bill (official record) · H.Con.Res. 110 · 119th Congress · International Affairs · Jun 11, 2026

    H.Con.Res. 110: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

12. Bill (official record) · H.Con.Res. 84 · 119th Congress · International Affairs · Jun 04, 2026

    H.Con.Res. 84: Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from Lebanon.

    This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from Lebanon within seven days of the resolution's adoption. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

13. Bill (official record) · H.R. 8435 · 119th Congress · Congress · Apr 22, 2026

    H.R. 8435: War Powers Priority Procedures Modernization Act

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the…

14. Bill (official record) · H.J.Res. 156 · 119th Congress · International Affairs · Apr 16, 2026

    H.J.Res. 156: Directing the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to comply with the 60-day use of force and 30-day phased withdrawal requirements regarding the use of the United States Armed Forces in Operation Epic Fury in Iran.

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

15. Bill (official record) · H.R. 3370 · 118th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security · May 16, 2023

    H.R. 3370: Reclamation of War Powers Act

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the…

16. Bill (official record) · H.Con.Res. 30 · 118th Congress · International Affairs · Apr 27, 2023

    H.Con.Res. 30: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove all United States Armed Forces, other than United States Armed Forces assigned to protect the United States Embassy, from Somalia.

    This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove all U.S. Armed Forces from Somalia, other than those assigned to protect the U.S. embassy in Somalia, within 365 days of the adoption of this concurrent resolution. Motion to…

17. Bill (official record) · H.Con.Res. 21 · 118th Congress · International Affairs · Mar 08, 2023

    H.Con.Res. 21: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from Syria.

    This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Syria within 180 days of the adoption of this concurrent resolution. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

18. Bill (official record) · H.Con.Res. 20 · 118th Congress · International Affairs · Feb 21, 2023

    H.Con.Res. 20: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from Syria.

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

19. Bill (official record) · H.R. 1457 · 117th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security · Mar 01, 2021

    H.R. 1457: Reclamation of War Powers Act

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the…

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

    H.R. 10058: Summer Meals and Learning Act of 2026

    …but its centralizing effect and potential to bypass state educational autonomy warrant a grade of C. The bill relies on the Spending Clause (Article I, Section 8, Clause 1) to provide grants, but the program's design—directing the…