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H.R. 2548: Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025

The Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025, known as H.R. 2548, is a proposed law that aims to impose strict penalties on Russia if it engages in certain aggressive actions against Ukraine.

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S. 1601: Journalist Protection Act

The Journalist Protection Act is a proposed law aimed at safeguarding journalists from violence while they are gathering news.

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H.R. 7099: PATH to Education Act

The PATH to Education Act, or H.R. 7099, is a proposed law aiming to make it easier for low-income students and families to get to schools and Head Start programs by improving public transportation.

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S. 3661: PATH to Education Act

The PATH to Education Act is a proposed law designed to make it easier for people to get to college and early childhood programs by improving public transportation.

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S. 1011: Belt and Road Oversight Act

The Belt and Road Oversight Act, known as S1011, is a proposed law that aims to keep a closer eye on China's global investment projects.

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H.R. 4117: Fuel Emissions Freedom Act

H.R. 4117, known as the Fuel Emissions Freedom Act, is a bill introduced in the 119th Congress that seeks to repeal existing motor vehicle emission and fuel standards.

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H.R. 5324: No More Missing Children Act

H.R.5324, known as the "No More Missing Children Act," is a proposed law aimed at protecting unaccompanied alien children from trafficking and disappearance.

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H.R. 1106: Scientific Integrity Act

The Scientific Integrity Act, H.R. 1106, aims to ensure that science conducted or funded by federal agencies remains free from political or ideological interference.

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H.R. 3528: RUBIO Act

The RUBIO Act, or H.R. 3528, is a proposed law that aims to ensure the U.S. Secretary of State focuses solely on their primary duties by preventing them from holding any other federal positions simultaneously.

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S. 2751: Permanent OPTN Fee Authority Act

The Permanent OPTN Fee Authority Act (S.2751) is a bill introduced in the 119th Congress that seeks to establish a fee structure for the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN).

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H.R. 199: Implementing DOGE Act

The Implementing DOGE Act, or H.R. 199, is a proposed law aiming to cut government spending in areas not related to security, like education and healthcare.

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H.R. 3069: Medicare for All Act

The Medicare for All Act, H.R.3069, aims to transform the U.S. healthcare system by creating a national health insurance program.

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