119 hr 4087
Define to Defeat Act of 2025
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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"constitutionalAuthorityStatementText": "<pre>\n[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 107 (Monday, June 23, 2025)]\n[House]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [<a href=\"https://www.gpo.gov\">www.gpo.gov</a>]\nBy Mr. MOORE of Alabama:\nH.R. 4087.\nCongress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant\nto the following:\nArticle I, Section VIII\n[Page H2889]\n</pre>"
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