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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. 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…

3. 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…

4. 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…

5. 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…

6. 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…

7. 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…

8. 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…

9. 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…

10. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to S. 4708 · Jul 29, 2026

    Arctic Security and Diplomacy Alignment Act of 2025

    …with foreign nations and Indian tribes) Article I, Section 8, Clauses 11–14 (war powers, army, navy, coast guard) Article II, Section 2, Clause 2 (treaty power, requiring Senate advice and consent) Tenth Amendment (powers reserved to the…

11. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to 2026-14991 · Aug 02, 2026

    Reciprocal Trade Enforcement Act of 2026

    …and public hearing, includes oversight and sunset to prevent indefinite trade wars, and provides a clear judicial review path. Democrats gain worker protections and congressional accountability; Republicans gain trade reciprocity and…

12. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to 2026-03380 · Oct 17, 2026

    Corrected Defense Industrial Base Waiver With Findings, Cap, and Sunset

    …No new tax or transfer would be created by executive action. The Secretary of War would report each quarter to Congress on projects, costs, milestones, and domestic capacity gained. The Inspector General would audit results each year. If…

13. VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to 2026-12909 · Jun 30, 2026

    Post-Quantum Cryptography Transition and Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2026

    …per day for non-compliance by critical infrastructure entities after a 180-day warning period. Willful failure to comply that results in a data breach shall be subject to treble damages in civil actions brought by the Attorney General.…