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H.R. 4776: SPEED Act

The SPEED Act is a proposed law aiming to change how the U.S. government reviews the environmental impact of major projects.

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H.R. 4327: No Tax on Home Sales Act

H.R. 4327, known as the No Tax on Home Sales Act, is a proposed bill that aims to change how gains from selling your home are taxed.

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H.R. 1340: More Homes on the Market Act

The More Homes on the Market Act aims to make it easier for homeowners to sell their homes by increasing the tax-free amount they can exclude from the sale of their primary residence.

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H.R. 6937: End H-1B Now Act

Imagine a world where the H-1B visa program, which allows U.S. companies to hire skilled foreign workers, no longer exists.

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S. 2593: PROTECT the Grid Act

The PROTECT the Grid Act is a proposed law aimed at safeguarding the U.S. electric grid from cyber threats.

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H.R. 164: POWER Act of 2025

The POWER Act of 2025 is a new piece of legislation aimed at making our power grid more resilient to disasters.

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S. 1863: VALOR Act of 2025

The VALOR Act of 2025 is a proposed law that aims to help veterans and active-duty military personnel by making it easier for them to get their student loans forgiven.

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H.R. 5652: Wildfire Recovery Act

The Wildfire Recovery Act is a proposed law aimed at helping states manage and recover from devastating wildfires more effectively.

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S. 5053: PSA Act

The PSA Act, or Promoting Service through AmeriCorps Act, aims to renew and support AmeriCorps programs that empower volunteers to tackle pressing community needs across the United States.

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H.R. 268: STOP MADURO Act

The STOP MADURO Act is a proposed law aimed at capturing Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro by offering a hefty reward for information leading to his arrest.

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S. 37: VALOR Act of 2025

The VALOR Act of 2025 is a proposed U.S. law aimed at promoting democracy in Venezuela.

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H.R. 328: REVOCAR Act of 2025

The REVOCAR Act of 2025 is a proposed U.S. law aimed at cutting off financial support to Venezuela's energy sector, specifically targeting the state-run oil company PDVSA.

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