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S. 114: CLEAR Act of 2025

The CLEAR Act of 2025 is a proposed law aimed at improving how immigration laws are enforced across the United States.

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H.R. 1007: Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2025

The Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2025 aims to combat rising antisemitism in educational settings by using a globally recognized definition to guide investigations.

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H.R. 32: No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act

Imagine a world where cities and states have to choose between cooperating with federal immigration authorities or losing federal funding for essential services.

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S. 2142: GOLDEN DOME Act of 2025

The GOLDEN DOME Act of 2025 is a proposed law aimed at creating a new missile defense system to protect the United States from air and missile threats, including nuclear attacks.

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S. 898: UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act of 2025

The UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act of 2025 is a proposed law aimed at resuming U.S. financial support to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).

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S. 5: Laken Riley Act

The Laken Riley Act is a new law that changes how the U.S. handles certain immigrants who are arrested for specific crimes.

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S. 1837: DEFIANCE Act of 2025

The DEFIANCE Act of 2025 aims to protect individuals from the harm caused by non-consensual intimate images and deepfake pornography.

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H.R. 7013: Greenland Sovereignty Protection Act

The Greenland Sovereignty Protection Act, known as H.R.7013, is a new piece of legislation aimed at preventing the United States from using federal funds to acquire Greenland in any form, be it through invasion, purchase, or annexation.

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