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Not likely to actually go anywhere. It hasn't even gone to committee. https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/119/s3283 https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/1
by codingdave 8mo ago
Not likely to actually go anywhere. It hasn't even gone to committee.
https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/119/s3283 https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/119/s3283
Still, good to be aware of what is out there. Call your representatives on anything you see that sounds like a bad idea.
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