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H.R. 5632: PEACE Act

H.R.5632, known as the Preventing Escalation and Advancing Caucasus Engagement Act (PEACE Act), is a proposed U.S. law aimed at addressing tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

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H.R. 6492: ESOP Act

Imagine a world where more small businesses owned by their employees can compete for big government contracts.

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S. 3664: Royalty Transparency Act

The Royalty Transparency Act (S.3664) is a proposed law aimed at increasing transparency about royalties received by government employees.

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S. 659: GRACIE Act of 2025

The GRACIE Act of 2025 is a proposed law aiming to improve child welfare investigations by requiring the recording of all interviews in such cases.

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H.R. 6621: Workforce of the Future Act of 2025

The Workforce of the Future Act of 2025 is a new bill aimed at preparing American workers for jobs in an economy increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence (AI).

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H.R. 1: For the People Act of 2021

The For the People Act of 2021, also known as H.R. 1, is a sweeping legislative proposal aimed at reforming various aspects of the electoral process in the United States.

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H.R. 8363: Earning Experience Act of 2022

The Earning Experience Act of 2022 aims to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world skills by funding work-based learning programs in colleges.

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H.R. 3409: HEADs UP Act of 2025

The HEADs UP Act of 2025 is a proposed law aimed at making healthcare more accessible for people with developmental disabilities.

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S. 326: American Music Fairness Act

The American Music Fairness Act is a proposed law that aims to ensure that artists and record labels get paid when their music is played on traditional radio stations.

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