Department of Homeland Security Vehicular Terrorism Prevention and Mitigation Act of 2025

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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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      "title": "H.R. 1608, Department of Homeland Security Vehicular Terrorism Prevention and Mitigation Act of 2025",
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