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H.R. 450: FORCE Act

The FORCE Act is a proposed law that aims to keep Cuba on the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism until it meets certain democratic and human rights conditions.

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H.R. 3049: Tenants’ Right to Organize Act

The Tenants’ Right to Organize Act is a proposed law that aims to give tenants in federally assisted housing the clear right to form and join tenant organizations.

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H.R. 206: Landlord Accountability Act of 2025

The Landlord Accountability Act of 2025 is a proposed law aiming to protect renters from discrimination based on where their income comes from, like housing vouchers or benefits.

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H.R. 3421: Medicare for All Act

The Medicare for All Act, or H.R. 3421, aims to create a single national health insurance program for everyone in the United States.

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S. 398: NO BAN Act

The NO BAN Act, or National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants Act, aims to limit the President's power to block groups of non-citizens from entering the U.S. It seeks to prevent discrimination based on religion or national origin in immigration decisions, ensuring fairness and oversight in future entry bans.

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S. 3047: Air America Act of 2023

The Air America Act of 2023 is a proposed law that aims to compensate former employees of Air America, a company linked to the CIA, for their service from 1950 to 1976.

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