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  • S. RES. 521 — Commending Taiwan for its history of democratic elections, and expressing support of Taiwan's democratic institutions.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:480

    S. RES. 521 is a resolution from the U.S. Senate that commends Taiwan for its history of democratic elections and expresses support for its democratic institutions. It recognizes Taiwan's effective self-governance and strategic importance to the free world. The resolution...

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    S. RES. 521 is a decision by U.S. leaders to cheer Taiwan on for having fair elections and to say they support Taiwan's way of choosing leaders. It also mentions they're worried about another country, China, trying to mess up Taiwan's election plans, and they promise not to use this decision as an excuse to start a fight.

  • H. R. 9562 — To require the inclusion of an authorization of appropriations for the Department of Veterans Affairs in any authorization for use of military force or declaration of war.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:257

    The Full Cost of War Act requires that any new approval of military force or declaration of war also include funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs. This funding will cover medical care, disability payments, and other benefits for veterans affected by the military...

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    The Full Cost of War Act says that whenever the U.S. decides to go to war or use military force, it also needs to make sure they have money set aside to help take care of veterans, like making sure they get medical care or money if they get hurt. How much money they need will be decided by the people in charge of the military and veterans' services.