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2021-03-25
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2021-05-18
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
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2022-11-01
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
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2021-01-04
Introduced in House
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2022-11-01
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Criminal Alien Gang Member Removal Act
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