Christian D. Menefee

House · TX · Democrat

Born: Apr 18, 1988 (age 38)

Service history (1 term)

119th Congress — House, TX, Democrat (2026-02-02 to 2027-01-03)

Recorded votes (246 on record)

NaysubstantiveMar 25, 2026 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8029) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1128) expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the Department of Homeland Security; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5103) to establish a program to Beautify the District of Columbia and establish the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Commission; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7084) to amend title 46, United States Code, with respect to the types of vessels that may enter or operate in navigable waters of the United States or transfer cargo in any port or place under the jurisdiction of the United States, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 1131 — Providing for consideration of (H.R. 8029) Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act; (H.R. 5103) Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act; (H.R. 7084) Defending American Property Abroad Act; and (H. Res. 1128) Expressing the Support of the House of Representatives for the Department of Homeland Security
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NayproceduralMar 25, 2026 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8029) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1128) expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the Department of Homeland Security; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5103) to establish a program to Beautify the District of Columbia and establish the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Commission; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7084) to amend title 46, United States Code, with respect to the types of vessels that may enter or operate in navigable waters of the United States or transfer cargo in any port or place under the jurisdiction of the United States, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 1131 — Providing for consideration of (H.R. 8029) Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act; (H.R. 5103) Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act; (H.R. 7084) Defending American Property Abroad Act; and (H. Res. 1128) Expressing the Support of the House of Representatives for the Department of Homeland Security
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YeasubstantiveMar 24, 2026 · House · Passed
American Water Stewardship Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 6422 — American Water Stewardship Act
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NaysubstantiveMar 19, 2026 · House · Passed
Federal Working Animal Protection Act
On Passage — H R 4638 — BOWOW Act
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NaysubstantiveMar 18, 2026 · House · Failed
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring a balanced budget for the Federal Government.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H J RES 139 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring a balanced budget for the Federal Government
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NaysubstantiveMar 18, 2026 · House · Passed
Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026
On Passage — H R 1958 — Deporting Fraudsters Act
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NaysubstantiveMar 18, 2026 · House · Passed
Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act
On Passage — H R 556 — Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act
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YeaproceduralMar 18, 2026 · House · Failed
Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act
On Motion to Recommit — H R 556 — Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act
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NaysubstantiveMar 17, 2026 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 556) to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture from prohibiting the use of lead ammunition or tackle on certain Federal land or water under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1958) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify that aliens who have been convicted of defrauding the United States Government or the unlawful receipt of public benefits are inadmissible and deportable; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4638) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that an alien who has been convicted of harming animals used in law enforcement is inadmissible and deportable, and for other purposes; and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 1115 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 556) Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1958) Deporting Fraudsters Act; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4638) BOWOW Act
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NayproceduralMar 17, 2026 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 556) to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture from prohibiting the use of lead ammunition or tackle on certain Federal land or water under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1958) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify that aliens who have been convicted of defrauding the United States Government or the unlawful receipt of public benefits are inadmissible and deportable; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4638) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that an alien who has been convicted of harming animals used in law enforcement is inadmissible and deportable, and for other purposes; and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 1115 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 556) Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1958) Deporting Fraudsters Act; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4638) BOWOW Act
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YeasubstantiveMar 17, 2026 · House · Passed
Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — S 3971 — Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act
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YeasubstantiveMar 17, 2026 · House · Passed
MAWS Act of 2026
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 4294 — MAWS Act
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NaysubstantiveMar 5, 2026 · House · Passed
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
On Passage — H R 7744 — Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
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YeaproceduralMar 5, 2026 · House · Failed
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
On Motion to Recommit — H R 7744 — Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
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YeasubstantiveMar 5, 2026 · House · Failed
Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H CON RES 38 — Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran
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NaysubstantiveMar 5, 2026 · House · Passed
Reaffirming Iran remains the largest state sponsor of terrorism.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree — H RES 1099 — Reaffirming Iran remains the largest state sponsor of terrorism
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YeaproceduralMar 4, 2026 · House · Passed
Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records of the Committee's review of violations or alleged violations of clause 9 (as it pertains to acts of sexual harassment) and clause 18 of rule XXIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives.
On Motion to Refer — H RES 1100 — Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records of the Committee’s review of violations or alleged violations of clause 9 (as it pertains to acts of sexual harassment) and clause 18 of rule XXIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives.
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YeasubstantiveMar 4, 2026 · House · Passed
Territorial Student Access to Higher Education Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 6472 — Territorial Student Access to Higher Education Act
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YeasubstantiveMar 4, 2026 · House · Passed
Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2025
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — S 723 — Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act
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NaysubstantiveMar 4, 2026 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7744) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 1095 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7744) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes
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NayproceduralMar 4, 2026 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7744) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 1095 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7744) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes
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Not VotingsubstantiveFeb 25, 2026 · House · Passed
Homeowner Energy Freedom Act
On Passage — H R 4758 — Homeowner Energy Freedom Act
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Not VotingproceduralFeb 25, 2026 · House · Failed
Homeowner Energy Freedom Act
On Motion to Recommit — H R 4758 — Homeowner Energy Freedom Act
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Not VotingsubstantiveFeb 24, 2026 · House · Passed
Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act
On Passage — H R 4626 — Don’t Mess With My Home Appliances Act
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Not VotingproceduralFeb 24, 2026 · House · Failed
Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act
On Motion to Recommit — H R 4626 — Don’t Mess With My Home Appliances Act
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Not VotingsubstantiveFeb 24, 2026 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4626) to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing any new or amended energy conservation standard for a product that is not technologically feasible and economically justified, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4758) to repeal provisions of Public Law 117–169 relating to taxpayer subsidies for home electrification, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 1075 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4626) the Don’t Mess With My Home Appliances Act; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4758) the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act
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Not VotingproceduralFeb 24, 2026 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4626) to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing any new or amended energy conservation standard for a product that is not technologically feasible and economically justified, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4758) to repeal provisions of Public Law 117–169 relating to taxpayer subsidies for home electrification, and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 1075 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4626) the Don’t Mess With My Home Appliances Act; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4758) the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act
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Not VotingsubstantiveFeb 24, 2026 · House · Failed
ROTOR Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — S 2503 — ROTOR Act
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Not VotingsubstantiveFeb 24, 2026 · House · Passed
Information Quality Assurance Act of 2025
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 6329 — Information Quality Assurance Act
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NaysubstantiveFeb 12, 2026 · House · Passed
To modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes.
On Passage — H R 2189 — Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act
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NaysubstantiveFeb 11, 2026 · House · Passed
Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025
On Passage — S 1383 — Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act
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YeaproceduralFeb 11, 2026 · House · Failed
Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025
On Motion to Commit — S 1383 — Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act
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NaysubstantiveFeb 11, 2026 · House · Passed
Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025
On Passage — H R 261 — Undersea Cable Protection Act
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YeaproceduralFeb 11, 2026 · House · Failed
Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025
On Motion to Recommit — H R 261 — Undersea Cable Protection Act
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YeasubstantiveFeb 11, 2026 · House · Passed
Relating to a national emergency by the President on February 1, 2025.
On Passage — H J RES 72 — Relating to a national emergency by the President on February 1, 2025
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NaysubstantiveFeb 11, 2026 · House · Passed
Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act
On Passage — H R 3617 — Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act
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YeaproceduralFeb 11, 2026 · House · Failed
Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act
On Motion to Recommit — H R 3617 — Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act
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NaysubstantiveFeb 11, 2026 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2189) to modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 261) to amend the National Marine Sanctuaries Act to prohibit requiring an authorization for the installation, continued presence, operation, maintenance, repair, or recovery of undersea fiber optic cables in a national marine sanctuary if such activities have previously been authorized by a Federal or State agency; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3617) to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to secure the supply of critical energy resources, including critical minerals and other materials, and for other purposes; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
On Agreeing to the Resolution, as Amended — H RES 1057 — Providing for consideration of the bills (S. 1383) the Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act; (H.R. 2189) the Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act; (H.R. 261) the Undersea Cable Protection Act; and (H.R. 3617) the Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act; and for other purposes
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NayproceduralFeb 11, 2026 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2189) to modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 261) to amend the National Marine Sanctuaries Act to prohibit requiring an authorization for the installation, continued presence, operation, maintenance, repair, or recovery of undersea fiber optic cables in a national marine sanctuary if such activities have previously been authorized by a Federal or State agency; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3617) to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to secure the supply of critical energy resources, including critical minerals and other materials, and for other purposes; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 1057 — Providing for consideration of the bills (S. 1383) the Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act; (H.R. 2189) the Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act; (H.R. 261) the Undersea Cable Protection Act; and (H.R. 3617) the Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act; and for other purposes
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NaysubstantiveFeb 11, 2026 · House · Failed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2189) to modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 261) to amend the National Marine Sanctuaries Act to prohibit requiring an authorization for the installation, continued presence, operation, maintenance, repair, or recovery of undersea fiber optic cables in a national marine sanctuary if such activities have previously been authorized by a Federal or State agency; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3617) to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to secure the supply of critical energy resources, including critical minerals and other materials, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 1042 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2189) the Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act; consideration of the bill (H.R. 261) the Undersea Cable Protection Act; consideration of the bill (H.R. 3617) the Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act; and for other purposes
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NayproceduralFeb 11, 2026 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2189) to modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 261) to amend the National Marine Sanctuaries Act to prohibit requiring an authorization for the installation, continued presence, operation, maintenance, repair, or recovery of undersea fiber optic cables in a national marine sanctuary if such activities have previously been authorized by a Federal or State agency; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3617) to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to secure the supply of critical energy resources, including critical minerals and other materials, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 1042 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2189) the Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act; consideration of the bill (H.R. 261) the Undersea Cable Protection Act; consideration of the bill (H.R. 3617) the Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act; and for other purposes
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YeasubstantiveFeb 10, 2026 · House · Passed
PROTECT Taiwan Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 1531 — PROTECT Taiwan Act
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YeasubstantiveFeb 9, 2026 · House · Passed
21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 6644 — Housing for the 21st Century Act
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NaysubstantiveFeb 4, 2026 · House · Passed
Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025.
On Passage — H J RES 142 — Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025
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Not VotingsubstantiveFeb 4, 2026 · House · Passed
Critical Mineral Dominance Act
On Passage — H R 4090 — Critical Mineral Dominance Act
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YeaproceduralFeb 4, 2026 · House · Failed
Critical Mineral Dominance Act
On Motion to Recommit — H R 4090 — Critical Mineral Dominance Act
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NaysubstantiveFeb 3, 2026 · House · Passed
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments — H R 7148 — Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
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NaysubstantiveFeb 3, 2026 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 7148) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 142) disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4090) to codify certain provisions of certain Executive Orders relating to domestic mining and hardrock mineral resources, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 1032 — Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 7148); providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J.Res. 142); and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4090)
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NayproceduralFeb 3, 2026 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 7148) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 142) disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4090) to codify certain provisions of certain Executive Orders relating to domestic mining and hardrock mineral resources, and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 1032 — Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 7148); providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J.Res. 142); and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4090)
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YeasubstantiveFeb 3, 2026 · House · Passed
Ernest Peltz Accrued Veterans Benefits Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 3123 — Ernest Peltz Accrued Veterans Benefits Act
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