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  • H.R. 7509, also known as the “Community Assent for Refugee Entry Act” or the “CARE Act,” proposes a change to the Immigration and Nationality Act. It seeks to restrict the resettlement of refugees by allowing states or localities to disapprove of such actions. If a governor...

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    The CARE Act is a rule that says if the leaders of a state or a town say "no," then refugees can't come to live there for one year.

  • The Coordinated Agency Response Enhancement Act or the CARE Act is a bill that seeks to amend the Public Health Service Act. It directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to create and implement a comprehensive after-action program to improve...

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    The CARE Act is about making sure everyone knows what to do and how to talk about health emergencies, like big sickness outbreaks, by having plans and clear ways to share important information in many languages. It also checks to ensure that the plans are working well and that all the parts of the health department work together nicely.

  • H.R. 9571, also known as the "Cold-blooded Animal Research and Exhibition Act" or the "CARE Act", seeks to amend the Animal Welfare Act to include certain cold-blooded species, such as reptiles, amphibians, and fish, under the definition of "animal." This change ensures these...

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    The "CARE Act" is a new rule that says cold-blooded creatures like lizards, frogs, and fish should be treated nicely, just like warm-blooded animals, when scientists study them or when they are shown in exhibits. But it doesn't cover all animals, like some pets used for research or farm animals like cows and chickens.

  • H. R. 9706, also known as the “Comprehensive Accountability and Responsibility to End Homelessness Act” or the “CARE Act,” requires the Comptroller General to deliver a report to Congress detailing the effectiveness of federal programs aiding the homeless. The report must...

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    The "CARE Act" is like a big homework assignment for a group that checks how well some helpers are doing in finding homes for people without them. They have to look at how the helpers are spending money, who they're helping, and how many people get houses, then tell grown-ups in charge what’s working or not so they can do a better job helping more people.