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H.R. 3277: Energy Emergency Leadership Act

H.R. 3277, known as the Energy Emergency Leadership Act, is designed to strengthen the Department of Energy's role in handling energy emergencies.

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H.R. 764: Trust the Science Act

H.R. 764, known as the Trust the Science Act, is a bill that aims to change the status of the gray wolf under U.S. wildlife protection laws.

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H.R. 892: Mortgage Rate Reduction Act

The Mortgage Rate Reduction Act, or H.R. 892, is a proposed law aimed at making homeownership more affordable by allowing buyers to take over existing low-interest government-backed mortgages and add a second mortgage to cover the remaining cost.

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H.R. 4955: CLEAN Pacific Act of 2025

H.R.4955, known as the CLEAN Pacific Act of 2025, is a legislative proposal focused on helping Pacific nations combat drug trafficking.

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H.R. 4531: BANNED in Latin America Act

H.R.4531, known as the "BANNED in Latin America Act," is a legislative proposal aimed at addressing Iranian and Hezbollah influence in Latin America.

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S. 67: Censorship Accountability Act

The Censorship Accountability Act is a proposed law that would allow people to sue federal employees if they believe their First Amendment rights, like freedom of speech, have been violated.

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H.R. 417: End U.N. Censorship Act

The End U.N. Censorship Act (H.R. 417) is a proposed law that aims to stop U.S. taxpayer money from funding a United Nations tool called iVerify.

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S. 3593: Punishing Health Care Fraudsters Act

The Punishing Health Care Fraudsters Act is a proposed law aimed at cracking down on health care fraud by increasing penalties for those who commit these crimes.

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