legislation

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I did that to capitalize on expected federal government legislation, which was passed, and it was supposed to spend hundreds and hundreds of billions of dollars to repair the nation’s infrastructure.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

In November, the government announced legislation to outlaw the sale of tickets to sports events at inflated prices - but it did not apply to football.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Rubio, who has never visited China, was an outspoken critic of Beijing's human rights record while a senator, championing legislation that brought sanctions over Beijing's alleged use of forced labor from the Uyghur minority.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

More than 20 states have passed legislation broadly permitting sidewalk robots, Kashani said, and local municipalities have also imposed their own restrictions on speed, weight, and designated streets for operations.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

All had passed the legislation without significant involvement of the national suffrage leaders.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling