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H.R. 6521: Immigration Court Due Process Protection Act of 2025

The Immigration Court Due Process Protection Act of 2025 is a proposed law aimed at ensuring that individuals attending immigration court hearings are not arrested or detained by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) just for showing up.

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H.R. 7242: Loans in our Neighborhoods Act

The Loans in our Neighborhoods Act, or H.R. 7242, is a proposed bill that aims to help small businesses by increasing the maximum size of loans they can receive from the Small Business Administration (SBA).

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S. 4117: Climate Change Education Act

The Climate Change Education Act (S.4117) aims to boost climate literacy across the United States by establishing an educational program within NOAA.

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H.R. 3205: Project Precursor Act

The Project Precursor Act is a proposed law aimed at cutting off the supply of fentanyl, a dangerous drug, by targeting the international networks that produce and distribute it.

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H.R. 6980: NOVA Act of 2026

H.R. 6980 is a new bill that aims to stop federal money from being used for certain U.S. actions related to Venezuela.

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H.R. 6421: Affordable HOMES Act

H.R. 6421, known as the Affordable HOMES Act, proposes to change how energy efficiency standards are applied to manufactured homes.

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S. 3179: Halo Act

The Halo Act, officially known as Bill S3179, aims to protect federal immigration officers by making it a crime to get too close to them with bad intentions.

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S. 3592: PROTECT Military Families Act

Imagine being a member of the U.S. Armed Forces, serving your country, but worrying about your family members who are stuck abroad.

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H.R. 6470: Restore Honor to Service Members Act of 2023

The "Restore Honor to Service Members Act of 2023" is a bill aimed at helping veterans who were discharged from the military due to mental health issues like PTSD, traumatic brain injuries, or trauma from sexual assault.

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