119 hr 6958
PROTECT Military Families Act
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- 6Resolving Differences
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- 7President
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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"constitutionalAuthorityStatementText": "<pre>\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 4 (Wednesday, January 7, 2026)]\n[House]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [<a href=\"https://www.gpo.gov\">www.gpo.gov</a>]\nBy Mr. CISNEROS:\nH.R. 6958.\nCongress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant\nto the following:\nArticle 1, Section 8\n[Page H135]\n</pre>"
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