legislation

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Congress passed legislation in 1996 that banned noncitizens from voting in federal elections.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The goal of the legislation is to track where kids do not have enough access to vision services and to ensure that Medi-Cal providers are improving services.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

In February, a bipartisan group of House lawmakers proposed legislation for a commission to examine America’s competitiveness in robotics, citing supply-chain risks and manufacturing challenges.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

New legislation should however, take into account people who use knives for "legitimate" reasons, such as for use in martial arts.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Other women’s rights legislation followed: Wyoming women were soon given the right to sue and be sued, to serve on juries, and to enter contracts.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling