Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SB238

Introduced
1/23/25  

Caption

FREE Act Full Responsibility and Expedited Enforcement Act

Congress_id

119-S-238

Policy_area

Government Operations and Politics

Introduced_date

2025-01-23

Companion Bills

US HB689

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