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S. 3634: AWARE Act of 2026

Imagine a bill that aims to hold foreign governments accountable for blocking humanitarian aid.

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H.R. 1061: Protecting Sensitive Locations Act

The Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, or H.R.1061, is a proposed law that aims to prevent immigration enforcement activities like arrests and searches in places considered sensitive, such as schools and hospitals, without a judicial warrant.

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H.R. 3208: No Official Palestine Entry Act of 2025

The No Official Palestine Entry Act of 2025, or H.R. 3208, is a proposed U.S. law that aims to limit funding to the United Nations if it grants the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) more than observer status.

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H.R. 6484: Kids Online Safety Act

The Kids Online Safety Act (H.R. 6484) is a proposed law designed to make the internet safer for children and teenagers.

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S. 3599: Affordable CHOICE Act

The S3599 bill aims to introduce a public health insurance option as part of the Affordable Care Act.

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H.R. 2501: Free Speech Fairness Act

The Free Speech Fairness Act, known as H.R. 2501, is a proposed law that aims to change how charitable organizations, like churches and nonprofits, can talk about politics.

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H.R. 1519: Public Safety Communications Act

The Public Safety Communications Act, or H.R. 1519, aims to improve how emergency services communicate by creating a new office within the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA).

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S. 2070: Insurrection Act of 2025

The Insurrection Act of 2025 is a proposed law aimed at changing how the U.S. President can use the military within the country.

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H.R. 4076: Insurrection Act of 2025

The Insurrection Act of 2025, known as H.R.4076, is a proposed law that aims to limit the president's power to use the military within the United States.

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H.R. 7018: Stand with Israel Act of 2026

Imagine a world where the United States stops funding the United Nations because one of its closest allies, Israel, is kicked out unfairly.

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H.R. 116: Stopping Border Surges Act

The Stopping Border Surges Act, or H.R. 116, is a proposed law aimed at changing how the U.S. handles immigration, especially concerning unaccompanied children and asylum seekers.

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H.R. 6271: Food Bank Emergency Support Act of 2025

The Food Bank Emergency Support Act of 2025 is a proposed bill aimed at ensuring that food banks have the necessary funding to continue operations during government funding shortfalls.

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H.R. 6955: Main Street Capital Access Act

The Main Street Capital Access Act is a proposed law aimed at making it easier for small and mid-sized banks to operate by reducing regulatory hurdles.

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S. 401: Fair Access to Banking Act

The Fair Access to Banking Act, known as S401, is a proposed law aimed at ensuring that large banks offer financial services fairly and without bias.

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