Obernolte, Jay
RCA-23Current RepresentativeHouse
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$851,058
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$465,228
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📊 Voting Record
370 votes on record in Congress
Stances are derived from how this legislator actually voted.
📈 Legislative Activity
Votes with party
99.1%
of the time
Breaks with party
0.9%
of votes
Roll call attendance
68.5%
Votes missed
148
Contact Information
Issue Stances
Affordable Housing
Manual entryPro
Voted YES on HR 6644 (Housing for the 21st Century Act), voted YES on HR 5184 (Affordable HOMES Act), voted YES on HRES 977 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) to amend the Energy Policy), voted YES on HR 3424 (SPACE Act of 2025) supporting affordable housing.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to revise the definition of showerhead; providing
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to revise the definition of showerhead; providing
Healthcare Affordability
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Voted YES on HR 6703 (Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act), voted YES on HRES 953 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6703) to ensure access to affordable healthcare), voted YES on HR 3424 (SPACE Act of 2025) supporting healthcare affordability.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6703) to ensure access to affordable health insurance; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 498
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6703) to ensure access to affordable health insurance; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 498
Education Affordability
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Voted YES on HRES 1057 (Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee), voted YES on HRES 1009 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to amend part A of title IV), voted YES on HR 3628 (State Planning for Reliability and Affordability Act) supporting education affordability.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; providing for
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; providing for
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to clarify the authority of States to use f
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to clarify the authority of States to use f
Cost of Living
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Voted NO on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act), voted NO on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities) opposing cost of living initiatives.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
Childcare Affordability
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Voted YES on HRES 988 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2988) to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act), voted YES on HR 3424 (SPACE Act of 2025) supporting childcare affordability.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2988) to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to specify requirements concerning th
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2988) to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to specify requirements concerning th
Energy Costs
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Voted NO on HR 3617 (Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act), voted NO on HRES 1057 (Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee) opposing energy cost initiatives.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; providing for
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; providing for
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2189) to modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal
Transportation Affordability
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Voted YES on HR 3424 (SPACE Act of 2025), voted YES on HR 249 (To redesignate certain facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park), voted YES on HR 973 (Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act), voted YES on HR 758 (Mail Traffic Deaths Reporting Act of 2025) supporting transportation affordability.
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Food Security
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Voted YES on HR 5371 (Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction), voted YES on HR 3424 (SPACE Act of 2025) supporting food security.
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Climate Change
Manual entryCon
Voted NO on HR 3617 (Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act), voted NO on HR 4090 (Critical Mineral Dominance Act), voted YES on HJRES 140 (Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5) opposing climate change initiatives.
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📄Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relatin
Environmental Protection
Manual entryCon
Voted NO on HR 261 (Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025), voted NO on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act) opposing environmental protection initiatives.
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Renewable Energy
Manual entryCon
Voted NO on HR 3617 (Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act) opposing renewable energy initiatives, voted NO on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act) opposing related policies.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
Gun Control
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Voted NO on HR 2189 (Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act) opposing gun control measures, voted NO on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act) opposing related policies.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2189) to modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2189) to modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
Abortion Rights
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Voted YES on HR 6945 (Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act) opposing abortion rights, voted NO on HRES 1009 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to amend part A of title IV) opposing related measures.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to clarify the authority of States to use f
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to clarify the authority of States to use f
LGBTQ+ Rights
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Voted NO on HR 498 (Do No Harm in Medicaid Act) opposing LGBTQ+ rights, voted NO on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act) opposing related policies.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
Immigration
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Voted YES on HR 7147 (Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September) opposing immigration reform, voted NO on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act) opposing related policies.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
Criminal Justice Reform
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Voted NO on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act) opposing criminal justice reform initiatives, voted NO on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities) opposing related policies.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
Voting Rights
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Voted YES on HR 3424 (SPACE Act of 2025) supporting voting rights, voted YES on HR 3357 (Enhancing Multi-Class Share Disclosures Act) supporting related measures.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
Racial Justice
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Voted YES on HR 3424 (SPACE Act of 2025) supporting racial justice initiatives, voted YES on HRES 519 (Condemning the attacks on Minnesota lawmakers in Brooklyn Park and Champlin, Min) supporting racial justice, voted YES on HRES 481 (Condemning the rise in ideologically motivated attacks on Jewish individuals in) supporting racial justice, voted YES on HRES 488 (Denouncing the antisemitic terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado) supporting racial justice.
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📄Censuring Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and removing her from the Committee on Education and Workforce and the Committee on the Budget.
📄Condemning the attacks on Minnesota lawmakers in Brooklyn Park and Champlin, Minnesota, and calling for unity and the rejection of political violence
📄Condemning the rise in ideologically motivated attacks on Jewish individuals in the United States, including the recent violent assault in Boulder, Co
📄Denouncing the antisemitic terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado.
Women's Rights
Manual entryPro
Voted YES on HR 6359 (Pregnant Students’ Rights Act) supporting women's rights, voted YES on HRES 1009 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to amend part A of title IV) supporting related measures.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to clarify the authority of States to use f
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to clarify the authority of States to use f
Tax Policy
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Voted YES on HJRES 142 (Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C) opposing tax policy changes, voted YES on HRES 1032 (Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 7148) mak) opposing related measures.
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📄Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment
📄Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 7148) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending Sep
📄Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 7148) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending Sep
Government Spending
Manual entryPro
Voted YES on HRES 1057 (Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee), voted YES on HR 7148 (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026), and voted YES on HR 7147 (Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025), showing consistent support for government spending.
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📄Relating to a national emergency by the President on February 1, 2025.
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; providing for
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; providing for
Job Creation
Manual entryPro
Voted YES on HR 5764 (AI for Main Street Act), voted YES on HRES 951 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act), and voted YES on S 356 (Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025), demonstrating strong support for job creation initiatives.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilit
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilit
Small Business Support
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Voted YES on HR 5764 (AI for Main Street Act), voted YES on HR 5763 (Main Street Parity Act), and voted YES on HR 4305 (DUMP Red Tape Act), indicating strong support for small business initiatives.
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Trade Policy
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Voted YES on HR 1531 (PROTECT Taiwan Act), voted YES on HR 6504 (Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act), and voted YES on HR 6500 (AGOA Extension Act), showing consistent support for favorable trade policies.
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Infrastructure Investment
Manual entryPro
Voted YES on HR 131 (Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act), voted YES on HR 6938 (Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act), and voted YES on HR 3898 (PERMIT Act), demonstrating strong support for infrastructure investment.
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Medicare
Manual entryCon
Voted NO on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act), voted NO on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities), indicating opposition to Medicare expansions.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
Medicaid
Manual entryCon
Voted NO on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act), voted NO on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities), indicating opposition to Medicaid expansions.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
Mental Healthcare
Manual entryPro
Voted YES on HR 3424 (SPACE Act of 2025), voted YES on HR 2483 (SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025), indicating support for mental healthcare initiatives.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2483) to reauthorize certain programs that provide for opioid use disorder prevention, treatment, and re
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2483) to reauthorize certain programs that provide for opioid use disorder prevention, treatment, and re
Public Education Funding
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Voted YES on HR 7148 (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026), indicating support for public education funding.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; providing for
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; providing for
Defense Spending
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Voted YES on HRES 1057 (Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee), voted YES on HR 7148 (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026), and voted YES on HR 7147 (Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025), showing consistent support for defense spending.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; providing for
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; providing for
Veterans Affairs
Manual entryPro
Voted YES on HR 6644 (Housing for the 21st Century Act) supporting veterans' housing, voted YES on HR 3123 (Ernest Peltz Accrued Veterans Benefits Act) supporting veterans' benefits, voted YES on HR 980 (Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement Act of 2025) supporting veterans' employment, voted YES on S 1383 (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act) supporting veterans' voting rights.
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Foreign Aid
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Voted YES on HR 7148 (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026) supporting foreign aid, voted YES on HRES 1057 (Providing for consideration of the bill S. 1383 to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee) supporting veterans' foreign aid, voted NO on HCONRES 68 (To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from Venezuela) opposing withdrawal from foreign engagements.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; providing for
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; providing for
📄To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.
Technology Regulation
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Voted YES on HR 2659 (Strengthening Cyber Resilience Against State-Sponsored Threats Act) supporting cybersecurity, voted YES on HR 3424 (SPACE Act of 2025) supporting technology advancements, voted YES on S 1582 (GENIUS Act) supporting technology innovation, voted YES on HR 3633 (Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025) supporting regulation of digital assets.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4016) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026,
Data Privacy
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Voted YES on HR 6019 (To repeal certain provisions relating to notification to Senate offices regarding data privacy) opposing data privacy protections, voted NO on HRES 682 (Providing for consideration of the bill H.R. 3838 to authorize appropriations for data privacy) opposing data privacy funding.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; providing for
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; providing for
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3838) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for military activities of the Department of Defe
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3838) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for military activities of the Department of Defe
Workers' Rights
Manual entryCon
Voted NO on HR 2312 (Tipped Employee Protection Act) opposing protections for tipped workers, voted NO on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act) opposing workers' rights advancements, voted NO on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill H.R. 1834 to advance policy priorities) opposing workers' rights initiatives.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2988) to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to specify requirements concerning th
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2988) to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to specify requirements concerning th
Minimum Wage
Manual entryCon
Voted NO on HR 2312 (Tipped Employee Protection Act) opposing minimum wage protections for tipped workers, voted NO on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act) opposing minimum wage increases, voted NO on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill H.R. 1834 to advance policy priorities) opposing minimum wage initiatives.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
Social Security
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Voted YES on HR 5348 (Social Security Child Protection Act of 2025) supporting child protection under Social Security, voted YES on HR 3424 (SPACE Act of 2025) supporting advancements related to Social Security, voted YES on HR 249 (To redesignate certain facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park) supporting Social Security-related facilities.
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Disability Rights
Manual entryCon
Voted YES on HRES 951 (Providing for consideration of the bill H.R. 4776 to amend the National Environment) opposing disability rights advancements.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilit
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilit