enactment
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“They’re not taking into account all the legislative history and statements made at the time of the enactment of Dodd-Frank.”
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
The law provides that the provision became effective “upon the date of enactment . . . subject to any transition period determined appropriate” of up to three fiscal years.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026
All legislation should require that any challenge must be commenced within, say, 30 days of the law’s enactment.
From Slate • Dec. 29, 2025
The law calls for Attorney General Pam Bondi to release all Epstein-related documents held by the Justice Department within 30 days of its Nov. 19 enactment.
From Barron's • Dec. 18, 2025
This enactment of defeat depressed everyone’s spirits further.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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