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H.R. 3669: REAL ID Gender Requirement Reform Act

The REAL ID Gender Requirement Reform Act, also known as H.R. 3669, is a proposed law that aims to give states more control over whether they include gender markers on driver's licenses and identification cards.

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H.R. 280: COAL Act of 2025

The COAL Act of 2025, officially known as the Combating Obstruction Against Leasing Act, is a proposed law aimed at speeding up the process of leasing federal lands for coal mining.

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H.R. 8152: Remote Access Security Act

The Remote Access Security Act, known as H.R. 8152, is a proposed law that aims to protect U.S. technology from being accessed remotely by foreign entities without permission.

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H.R. 6361: Ban AI Denials in Medicare Act

The Ban AI Denials in Medicare Act, or H.R. 6361, is a proposed law aimed at preventing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to deny Medicare services.

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S. 753: Strengthening Exports Against China Act

The Strengthening Exports Against China Act, or S.753, is a proposed law aimed at changing how the Export-Import Bank of the United States calculates its default rates.

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H.R. 4964: Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act

The Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act, or H.R. 4964, is a proposed law that aims to make it illegal to take minors across state lines to avoid parental notification or consent laws for abortions.

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H.R. 27: HALT Fentanyl Act

The HALT Fentanyl Act is a proposed law aiming to tackle the fentanyl crisis by permanently classifying fentanyl-related substances as highly controlled drugs.

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H.R. 747: Stop Chinese Fentanyl Act of 2025

The Stop Chinese Fentanyl Act of 2025 is a proposed law aimed at tackling the fentanyl crisis in the United States by imposing sanctions on Chinese entities involved in the production and distribution of fentanyl.

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H.R. 928: Railway Safety Act of 2025

The Railway Safety Act of 2025 is a proposed law aimed at making trains safer, especially those carrying dangerous materials.

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S. 707: No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act

The No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act, or S.707, is a proposed law that aims to stop federal funding to cities and states that don't fully cooperate with federal immigration enforcement.

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H.R. 31: POLICE Act of 2025

The POLICE Act of 2025 is a proposed law that would make it easier to deport non-U.S. citizens who assault police officers, firefighters, or other first responders.

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S. 2859: Equal Campus Access Act of 2025

The Equal Campus Access Act of 2025 is a proposed law that aims to ensure religious student groups at public colleges and universities have the same rights and access as non-religious groups.

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