legislation
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Shortly after Newsom took office in 2019, he signed legislation establishing the drinking water fund.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
The government says it will be briefing authorities in Northern Ireland and Scotland of the changes to closure orders in England and Wales, as they have different enforcement legislation in place for shutting shops.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Two U.S. senators are hoping to pass legislation they believe would bring more stability to college athletics and thwart legal challenges.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Brazil’s Congress is still completing legislation governing strategic minerals.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Two days later, on March 12, the Utah State Senate passed legislation to ban texting and driving.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
Vocabulary lists containing legislation
Election Lingo
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13th Amendment (1865)
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19th Amendment (1920)
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