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1. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to H.Con.Res. 89 · Oct 08, 2026

   SI Bipartisan War Powers Compliance and Force Protection Proposal for Iran Hostilities

   Prevent an unauthorized United States war with Iran by ending direct hostilities unless Congress votes to declare war or authorize force, while preserving self-defense. Congress decides whether the nation goes to war. Article I, Section 8,…

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

   HCONRES 84 is a constitutional exercise of shared war powers: Congress uses its Article I authority to end an undeclared deployment and directs withdrawal, with no rights infringement, no taking, and no improper consolidation of power.…

3. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to H.R. 10111 · Aug 21, 2026

   Immigration Oversight and Accountability Act of 2025

   …state or local law enforcement), the Commission must first obtain a judicial warrant based on probable cause that the records are relevant to an ongoing investigation of a violation of federal immigration law. No compelled production of…

4. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to H.Con.Res. 84 · Jun 07, 2026

   Lebanon Troop Withdrawal Authorization and Oversight Act of 2025

   To compel the President to withdraw U.S. Armed Forces from Lebanon under the War Powers Resolution, asserting congressional authority over military engagements abroad. This Act authorizes and directs the President to withdraw all United…

5. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to 2026-09506 · May 13, 2026

   Proclamation: Victory Day for World War II, 2026

   Designate a national 'Victory Day for World War II' in 2026 to honor the Allied victory, commemorate sacrifices of service members, and encourage patriotic observances. By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the…

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

   S.J.Res. 184: A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.

   This joint resolution is a textbook exercise of Congress's constitutional war powers. It directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities against Iran, unless Congress has explicitly authorized such action…

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

   S.J.Res. 118: A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.

   This joint resolution is a constitutional exercise of Congress's war powers, reinforcing the separation of powers by requiring congressional authorization for hostilities against Iran. It does not infringe on any constitutional rights,…

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

   Executive Order 14347: Restoring the United States Department of War

   Executive Order 14347 authorizes ceremonial secondary use of Department of War titles while expressly preserving all statutory names and legal authority pending Congress. Within Commander in Chief and executive management power, it…

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

   Executive Order 14386: Strengthening United States National Defense With America's Beautiful Clean Coal Power Generation Fleet

   This executive order directs the Department of War to prioritize coal-fired power for federal installations, citing national defense and grid reliability. It operates within federal authority over military property and procurement, does…

10. Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade D (Likely unconstitutional) · Oct 08, 2026

    S. 1318: Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act

    …surveillance power. But reauthorizing Section 702 to April 2029 without a warrant requirement for FBI U.S.-person queries continues warrantless search of private communications, violating the Fourth Amendment and individual sovereignty…

11. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to cl-10865524 · May 29, 2026

    Nonretroactive sentencing amendments may constitute an 'extraordinary and compelling reason' under §3582(c)(1)(A)(i) when the resulting disparity is extreme, unjustified, and not based solely on congressional intent to deny relief.

    …change to a criminal penalty can be an 'extraordinary and compelling reason' warranting compassionate release under 18 U.S.C. §3582(c)(1)(A)(i). This case asks whether a sentencing disparity created when Congress reduces a penalty but…

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

    Executive Order 14296: Keeping Promises to Veterans and Establishing a National Center for Warrior Independence

    Executive Order 14296 directs existing federal agencies to use existing federal VA property and veterans-benefits authorities to house and serve homeless veterans voluntarily, subject to applicable law and appropriations. It cites no new…

13. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to cl-10880242 · Jun 29, 2026

    TPS termination is subject to judicial review for compliance with statutory procedure and constitutional rights, but the court must defer to the executive's substantive foreign-policy determination.

    …of the Secretary's substantive decision about whether country conditions warrant TPS termination—that is a foreign-policy judgment committed to the Executive Branch under Article II. But it does not bar review of claims that the Secretary…

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

    S.J.Res. 124: A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Republic of Cuba that have not been authorized by Congress.

    This joint resolution is fully constitutional. It reinforces the separation of war powers by requiring congressional authorization for military hostilities against Cuba, consistent with Article I, Section 8, Clause 11. It does not infringe…

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

    S.J.Res. 116: A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.

    This joint resolution is a constitutional exercise of Congress's war powers, reinforcing the separation of powers by requiring congressional authorization for hostilities against Iran. It does not infringe on any constitutional rights,…

16. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to 2026-04924 · Oct 15, 2026

    Western Hemisphere Anti-Cartel Partnership Authorization Act

    …authorize this mission because the Constitution gives Congress control over war, armies, and captures. Article I, Section 8, Clauses 10 through 12 grant Congress power over piracy and offenses against the law of nations, declarations of…

17. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to 2026-15003 · Jul 29, 2026

    Defense Critical Materials Domestic Procurement Act of 2026

    …statute avoids constitutional overreach by grounding the program in enumerated powers under Article I, Section 8, and respects the Tenth Amendment by not imposing mandates on states or private entities beyond federal contracting. The…

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

    Executive Order 14427: Adjusting Certain Delegations Under the Defense Production Act

    …under the Defense Production Act, a statute grounded in Congress's enumerated war and commerce powers. It does not itself expand federal power or restrict individual rights, but it raises minor concerns about the creation of a new…

19. Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade D (Likely unconstitutional) · Oct 08, 2026

    Executive Order 14266: Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates To Reflect Trading Partner Retaliation and Alignment

    …physical search or seizure of persons, homes, papers, or effects without warrant under the Fourth Amendment, does not compel self-incrimination or deny trial protections under the Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, or Eighth Amendments. Economic cost…

20. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to 2026-14997 · Jul 28, 2026

    Motor Vehicle Trade Reciprocity Act of 2026

    …manufacturers and workers. Congress further finds that such discrimination warrants a measured, time-limited response to restore reciprocity. Section 3. Authority to Impose Additional Duties. (a) The President is authorized, upon a…