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H.R. 8152 - American Data Privacy and Protection Act.
Monitor National Defense Authorization Act 2023 (H.R. 7900).
H.R. 4346 - the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, P.L. 117-167.
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H.R. 8152 - American Data Privacy and Protection Act.</description>
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