legislation

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The legislation, if passed, is expected to be a major win for the crypto industry, giving exchanges, token issuers and other digital-asset firms a more predictable regulatory framework after years of uncertainty and enforcement-driven oversight.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026

The government is now looking at changing legislation, to allow authorities to close illegal mini-marts, barbers and vape shops for up to a year.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

This is why Congress should pass legislation requiring federal elected officials to disclose when a serious medical condition prevents them from carrying out their responsibilities and to provide periodic status updates to their constituents.

From Salon • Jul. 2, 2026

Ms. DeGette is a progressive, a backer of abortion rights and gun control who has cosponsored Medicare for All legislation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

The federal government no longer made any effort to enforce federal civil rights legislation, and funding for the Freedmen’s Bureau was slashed to such a degree that the agency became virtually defunct.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander