enacted

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Congress enacted strict immigration quotas that remained until the 1960s.

From Salon • May 26, 2026

Europe imposed anti-subsidy tariffs on Chinese electric cars, while the U.S. enacted a 100% tariff on all Chinese car imports.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Washington state enacted WA Cares to protect middle-class families from the risks that come with loved ones needing long-term care.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

New forms of war have developed since 1986, when Congress enacted the last major reform.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

He did so immediately: in 1933, less than five months after the passage of the Enabling Act, the Nazis enacted the Law for the Prevention of Genetically Diseased Offspring—commonly known as the Sterilization Law.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee