legislation
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The new legislation would provide $1 billion in federal funding toward Secret Service security upgrades connected to the ballroom project, including above-ground and underground protections.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
While Holyrood parties rarely have formal co-operation agreements, they are expected to work together in committees and in the chamber to scrutinise, amend and pass legislation.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
Cal Fire declined to comment on pending legislation but Kevin Conway, the agency’s staff chief for resource protection and improvement, said its nearly 80-year history managing Jackson reflects “care and attention.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026
In sum, what this legislation would do is allow blood centers with already licensed sites to go through an expedited process of licensing when it comes to opening new sites.
From Slate • May 9, 2026
All had passed the legislation without significant involvement of the national suffrage leaders.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
Vocabulary lists containing legislation
Election Lingo
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13th Amendment (1865)
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19th Amendment (1920)
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