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H.R. 1569: CATCH Fentanyl Act

The CATCH Fentanyl Act is a proposed law aimed at tackling the fentanyl crisis by using advanced technology to inspect vehicles and cargo at U.S. land borders.

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H.R. 3645: ACCESS Act of 2025

Imagine a world where small businesses can easily raise money without getting bogged down by costly paperwork.

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H.R. 5401: Pay Our Troops Act of 2026

The Pay Our Troops Act of 2026 is a proposed law designed to ensure that U.S. military personnel and Department of Defense civilian employees continue to receive their paychecks during government shutdowns.

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S. 3012: Shutdown Fairness Act

The Shutdown Fairness Act is a proposed law that aims to ensure federal employees who must work during government shutdowns get paid on time.

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H.R. 3157: State Energy Accountability Act

The State Energy Accountability Act is a proposed law that would require states to evaluate and publicly share how their energy policies, especially those involving wind and solar power, affect electricity reliability and costs.

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H.R. 3109: REFINER Act

The REFINER Act is a proposed law that aims to take a closer look at how U.S. petrochemical refineries are operating.

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