Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SB670

Introduced
2/20/25  

Caption

Protect the West Act of 2025

Congress_id

119-S-670

Introduced_date

2025-02-20

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

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