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21 results for “balanced budget”
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VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to 2026-15357 · Jul 29, 2026
Smithsonian Transparency and Historical Integrity Act of 2026
…Institution by ensuring that exhibits and programs reflect an accurate, balanced, and patriotic presentation of American history, free from what the President views as divisive narratives or ideological bias. Section 1. Short Title;…
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VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to S. 4708 · Jul 29, 2026
Arctic Security and Diplomacy Alignment Act of 2025
…from reallocated unobligated balances in the Defense and State Department budgets, capped at $500 million per fiscal year for five years. The program sunsets on September 30, 2030, unless reauthorized by Congress. The Government…
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VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to H.R. 10078 · Aug 14, 2026
Fiscal Responsibility and Emergency Flexibility Act
…cuts or revenue increases, ensuring deficit neutrality over a specified budget window. This Act establishes a statutory pay-as-you-go (PAYGO) requirement for all legislation affecting direct spending or revenues, effective for fiscal years…
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VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to 2026-03824 · Oct 16, 2026
Temporary Import Surcharge Authorization and Accountability Act
To impose a temporary added duty on imports to respond to large balance-of-payments deficits and protect economic and national security. Congress would grant clear and limited power to answer the payments strain named in the official…
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VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to 2026-08900 · May 13, 2026
Executive Order 2026-08900: Promoting Efficiency, Accountability, and Performance in Federal Contracting
…reports to Congress on savings achieved. Non-compliant agencies face OMB budget review holds. Section 4. Sunset. This order expires 5 years from issuance unless extended by the President. Section 5. Judicial Review. Challenges to agency…
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VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to 2026-02496 · Oct 18, 2026
Corrected Ceremonial Proclamation for National Black History Month, 2026
…historical materials and join public events using only existing staff and budgets. State and local schools and libraries would remain free to decide whether and how to take part. No person would be required to adopt any view of history as…
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VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to 2026-03381 · Oct 17, 2026
Corrected Proclamation Honoring President George Washington's Birthday Within Article II Limits
…that agency participation be voluntary and funded only from existing operating budgets up to a $250,000 cap for printed and online materials. The First Amendment protects private speech and worship, so the invitation to pray and give…
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VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to 2026-18571 · Oct 08, 2026
Corrected SI Executive Order: Lawful Rancher Support Within Current Authority
…annual public reporting, coordination through the Office of Management and Budget, spending limited to available appropriations, and judicial review of any final agency action under existing administrative law. That structure would protect…
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VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to 2026-16125 · Aug 07, 2026
Revised Executive Order: President's Military Spouse Commission
…Section 3. Oversight. The Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall review the Commission's operations annually to ensure compliance with this order and efficiency of expenditure. The Commission shall provide quarterly status…
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VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to 2026-14999 · Jul 29, 2026
Made in America Week, 2026 – Corrected Proclamation
To designate a week to encourage Americans to purchase American-made products, thereby promoting domestic manufacturing and economic patriotism. By the President of the United States of America, a Proclamation. Section 1. Designation. The…
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VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to cl-10881681 · Jun 30, 2026
The FTC's for-cause removal restriction is constitutional as applied to officers exercising quasi-legislative and quasi-judicial powers; the President may remove FTC members only for cause.
Does the Constitution permit Congress to restrict the President's removal of Federal Trade Commission members to 'for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office'? 1) The question: Does the Constitution prohibit Congress from…
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VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to 2026-11181 · Jun 06, 2026
Federal Land Access and Management Reform Act of 2026
Remove restrictions on access to federal lands that the executive branch deems unnecessary or counterproductive, likely to increase resource extraction, recreation, or other uses. Section 1. Purpose. This Act ensures that federal lands are…
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VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to 2026-09174 · May 14, 2026
Revised Proclamation: Jewish American Heritage Month, 2026
…Federal agencies shall coordinate voluntary observances within existing budgets. This proclamation applies solely to calendar year 2026 and sunsets thereafter unless renewed. Judicial review, if any, lies exclusively in the United States…
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VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to 2026-09505 · May 13, 2026
Revised Proclamation: Military Spouse Day, 2026
Designate a national day to honor and recognize the sacrifices and contributions of military spouses. By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Military spouses stand as pillars of strength, resilience, and unwavering…
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VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to 2026-07907 · May 13, 2026
Serious Mental Illness Breakthrough Treatments Act of 2026
Speed up FDA approval processes, fund research, and incentivize development of new treatments for serious mental illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depression. Section 1. Short Title. This Act may be cited as the…
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VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to 2026-04924 · Oct 15, 2026
Western Hemisphere Anti-Cartel Partnership Authorization Act
To state a regional commitment to dismantle Western Hemisphere cartels and designated terrorist groups, cut off their territory and financing, and train partner militaries through allied cooperation. Congress must authorize this mission…
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VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to H.R. 9728 · Jul 18, 2026
Foreign Service Workforce Flexibility and Due Process Act of 2026
…Service. This Act amends the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to establish a balanced framework for reductions in force (RIFs) among Foreign Service officers and certain other federal employees in the Department of State and related agencies.…
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VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to 2026-14334 · Jul 15, 2026
Commercial Aircraft and Engine Supply Chain Security and Fair Trade Act
Protect domestic manufacturers of commercial aircraft, jet engines, and parts from import competition and reduce reliance on foreign suppliers for national security reasons. A BILL to ensure the national security and economic…
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VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to 2026-07524 · May 14, 2026
Proclamation: National Day of Celebration Honoring Henry Clay, 2026
…Federal agencies shall coordinate voluntary observances within existing budgets. This proclamation promotes civic education and historical awareness without mandating closures or expenditures. It takes effect immediately and sunsets after…
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VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to 2026-09506 · May 13, 2026
Proclamation: Victory Day for World War II, 2026
…or enforcement. Federal agencies shall support public events within existing budgets. This proclamation takes effect immediately and applies solely to 2026, sunsetting thereafter absent further action. Judicial review, if any controversy…