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Sam Graves

Sam Graves

RRepublicanMO-6 · Representative
56
/ 100
Average
Attendance93
Avg: 96
Independence1
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone13
Avg: 15
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency66
Avg: 53

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
63
Total Statements
39
Floor Speeches
24
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Taxes: 18Infrastructure: 17Housing: 15Environment: 13Trade: 11Veterans: 10Labor: 8Immigration: 8Defense: 8Foreign Policy: 7Agriculture: 4Healthcare: 4Education: 2Climate: 1Crime & Justice: 1

Speech Tone

Neutral: 45Bipartisan: 8Ceremonial: 5Urgent: 5

Statements (63)

Floor Speech2026-08-31HousingS32S307
LOCAL ACCESS TO COURTS ACT

LOCAL ACCESS TO COURTS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 137 (Monday, August 31, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 137 (Monday, August 31, 2026)] [House] [Pages H5347-H5348] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] LOCAL…

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Floor Speech2026-07-23HousingSocial SecurityHR8884
REMOVING BARRIERS TO WORK FOR DISABLED AMERICANS ACT

REMOVING BARRIERS TO WORK FOR DISABLED AMERICANS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 121 (Thursday, July 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 121 (Thursday, July 23, 2026)] [House] [Pages H5186-H5187] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office…

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Floor Speech2026-07-21CeremonialDefenseCrime & JusticeVeterans
HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF DAN FORDICE

HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF DAN FORDICE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E722] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-07-20TaxesHousingHR8823
PUTTING PATIENTS FIRST BY STRENGTHENING PROVIDER ACCOUNTABILITY IN FECA ACT

PUTTING PATIENTS FIRST BY STRENGTHENING PROVIDER ACCOUNTABILITY IN FECA ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 118 (Monday, July 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 118 (Monday, July 20, 2026)] [House] [Page H4671] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2026-07-13HousingHR8897
IMPROVING TRAVEL FOR AMERICAN FAMILIES ACT

IMPROVING TRAVEL FOR AMERICAN FAMILIES ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 113 (Monday, July 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 113 (Monday, July 13, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4403-H4404] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov…

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Press Release2026-07-04Ceremonial
Happy 250th Birthday, America!

Happy 250th Birthday, America! Happy 250th Birthday, America! 250 years ago, the United States of America was born as a grand experiment in freedom. Built by men who risked everything they had, including their lives, our nation endures today and stands as the greatest country in the world.…

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Press Release2026-07-04Ceremonial
Happy 250th Birthday, America!

Happy 250th Birthday, America! Happy 250th Birthday, America! 250 years ago, the United States of America was born as a grand experiment in freedom. Built by men who risked everything they had, including their lives, our nation endures today and stands as the greatest country in the world.…

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Press Release2026-06-20TaxesDefense
Strengthening our Military

Strengthening our Military Strengthening our Military Our men and women in the military answer the call to defend, putting themselves in harm’s way to protect us. We have the strongest fighting force in the world. It’s critical we do everything we can to ensure our warfighters have the tools and…

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Press Release2026-06-20TaxesDefense
Strengthening our Military

Strengthening our Military Strengthening our Military Our men and women in the military answer the call to defend, putting themselves in harm’s way to protect us. We have the strongest fighting force in the world. It’s critical we do everything we can to ensure our warfighters have the tools and…

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Floor Speech2026-06-09BipartisanTaxesTradeHousingHR5408HRES1140
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO OFFER MOTION TO DISCHARGE COMMITTEE ON RULES FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF HOUSE RESOLUTION 1140

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO OFFER MOTION TO DISCHARGE COMMITTEE ON RULES FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF HOUSE RESOLUTION 1140 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 97 (Tuesday, June 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 97 (Tuesday, June 9, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4013-H4017] From the…

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Floor Speech2026-05-20TaxesEnvironmentHousingHR1041HR6047
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1041, VETERANS 2ND AMENDMENT PROTECTION ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 6047, SHARRI BRILEY AND ERIC…

PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1041, VETERANS 2ND AMENDMENT PROTECTION ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 6047, SHARRI BRILEY AND ERIC EDMUNDSON VETERANS BENEFITS EXPANSION ACT OF 2026... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume…

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Floor Speech2026-05-20UrgentHousingS1003
LULU'S LAW

LULU'S LAW Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026)] [House] [Page H3647] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] LULU'S LAW The SPEAKER pro…

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Floor Speech2026-05-12HousingHR2853
COMBATING ORGANIZED RETAIL CRIME ACT OF 2025

COMBATING ORGANIZED RETAIL CRIME ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026)] [House] [Page H3376] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-04-21CeremonialTaxesInfrastructure
CELEBRATING THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF REAR ADMIRAL WAYNE E. MEYER

CELEBRATING THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF REAR ADMIRAL WAYNE E. MEYER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 70 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 70 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E350] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Press Release2026-04-18
Safety in our Skies

Safety in our Skies Safety in our Skies On the evening of January 29, 2025, a UH-60 Army Black Hawk helicopter tragically collided with American Airlines Flight 5342 over the Potomac River in Washington, DC. The collision took the lives of 67 people. Bryan.Nichols@… Sat, 04/18/2026 - 15:14 April…

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Press Release2026-04-18
Safety in our Skies

Safety in our Skies Safety in our Skies On the evening of January 29, 2025, a UH-60 Army Black Hawk helicopter tragically collided with American Airlines Flight 5342 over the Potomac River in Washington, DC. The collision took the lives of 67 people. Bryan.Nichols@… Sat, 04/18/2026 - 15:14 April…

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Floor Speech2026-04-14UrgentTaxesEnvironmentDefenseHR7613
AIRSPACE LOCATION AND ENHANCED RISK TRANSPARENCY ACT OF 2026

AIRSPACE LOCATION AND ENHANCED RISK TRANSPARENCY ACT OF 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2856-H2874] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Press Release2026-04-13TaxesLabor
Tax Cuts for Working Families

Tax Cuts for Working Families Tax Cuts for Working Families Tax Day is approaching fast. It’s certainly not a day anyone looks forward to. Still, thanks to the Working Families Tax Cuts that we passed last year, many folks are seeing more money in their pockets. The average tax refund this year is…

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Press Release2026-04-13TaxesLabor
Tax Cuts for Working Families

Tax Cuts for Working Families Tax Cuts for Working Families Tax Day is approaching fast. It’s certainly not a day anyone looks forward to. Still, thanks to the Working Families Tax Cuts that we passed last year, many folks are seeing more money in their pockets. The average tax refund this year is…

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Floor Speech2026-03-27Housing
MOTION TO ADJOURN

MOTION TO ADJOURN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 58 (Friday, March 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 58 (Friday, March 27, 2026)] [House] [Page H2788] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] MOTION TO ADJOURN Ms. FOXX.…

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Floor Speech2026-03-27BipartisanImmigrationEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR7147HRES1142
PROVIDING FOR DISPOSITION OF SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 7147, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026

PROVIDING FOR DISPOSITION OF SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 7147, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 58 (Friday, March 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 58 (Friday, March 27, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2793-H2813] From the…

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Floor Speech2026-03-27UrgentImmigrationTradeInfrastructureHR7084HRES1131
DEFENDING AMERICAN PROPERTY ABROAD ACT OF 2026

DEFENDING AMERICAN PROPERTY ABROAD ACT OF 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 58 (Friday, March 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 58 (Friday, March 27, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2782-H2788] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Press Release2026-03-20Immigration
Dalilah's Law

Dalilah's Law Dalilah's Law On June 20, 2024, an illegal alien from India driving an 18-wheeler caused a multi-car pileup after driving at an unsafe speed and failing to stop for traffic in a construction zone. His reckless driving, combined with California’s irresponsible decision to issue him a…

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Press Release2026-03-20Immigration
Dalilah's Law

Dalilah's Law Dalilah's Law On June 20, 2024, an illegal alien from India driving an 18-wheeler caused a multi-car pileup after driving at an unsafe speed and failing to stop for traffic in a construction zone. His reckless driving, combined with California’s irresponsible decision to issue him a…

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Press Release2026-03-16Veterans
Fund Homeland Security

Fund Homeland Security Fund Homeland Security On Thursday, a terrorist, who immigrated from Sierra Leone and had previously been jailed for conspiring with ISIS, walked into an ROTC classroom at Old Dominion University and shot the professor, who was a decorated war veteran. ROTC students in the…

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Press Release2026-03-16Veterans
Fund Homeland Security

Fund Homeland Security Fund Homeland Security On Thursday, a terrorist, who immigrated from Sierra Leone and had previously been jailed for conspiring with ISIS, walked into an ROTC classroom at Old Dominion University and shot the professor, who was a decorated war veteran. ROTC students in the…

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Press Release2026-03-07Foreign Policy
Iran

Iran Iran For almost five decades, the Islamic Republic of Iran and its leaders have chanted “death to America.” As the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism, the regime has killed or maimed thousands of American citizens and servicemembers. During recent protests, they also killed tens of…

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Press Release2026-03-07Foreign Policy
Iran

Iran Iran For almost five decades, the Islamic Republic of Iran and its leaders have chanted “death to America.” As the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism, the regime has killed or maimed thousands of American citizens and servicemembers. During recent protests, they also killed tens of…

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Press Release2026-02-28Infrastructure
If You Can't Read the Road Signs, You Shouldn't Be Driving a Semi on Our Highways

If You Can't Read the Road Signs, You Shouldn't Be Driving a Semi on Our Highways If You Can't Read the Road Signs, You Shouldn't Be Driving a Semi on Our Highways Just weeks after I raised the alarm bells about illegal foreign-born semi drivers, a nightmare scenario occurred this week in Northeast…

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Press Release2026-02-28Infrastructure
If You Can't Read the Road Signs, You Shouldn't Be Driving a Semi on Our Highways

If You Can't Read the Road Signs, You Shouldn't Be Driving a Semi on Our Highways If You Can't Read the Road Signs, You Shouldn't Be Driving a Semi on Our Highways Just weeks after I raised the alarm bells about illegal foreign-born semi drivers, a nightmare scenario occurred this week in Northeast…

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Press Release2026-02-23Healthcare
Celebrating Career and Technical Education

Celebrating Career and Technical Education Celebrating Career and Technical Education Across North Missouri, businesses are always on the hunt for dependable, skilled workers who have received specialized training. Whether it’s welders, machinists, mechanics, IT professionals, healthcare workers,…

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Floor Speech2026-02-23TaxesEnvironmentDefenseS2503
ROTORCRAFT OPERATIONS TRANSPARENCY AND OVERSIGHT REFORM ACT

ROTORCRAFT OPERATIONS TRANSPARENCY AND OVERSIGHT REFORM ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 35 (Monday, February 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 35 (Monday, February 23, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2248-H2257] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Press Release2026-02-23Healthcare
Celebrating Career and Technical Education

Celebrating Career and Technical Education Celebrating Career and Technical Education Across North Missouri, businesses are always on the hunt for dependable, skilled workers who have received specialized training. Whether it’s welders, machinists, mechanics, IT professionals, healthcare workers,…

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Press Release2026-02-14Immigration
Keeping Our Roads Safe

Keeping Our Roads Safe Keeping Our Roads Safe Last year in Tennessee, an illegal immigrant who didn’t speak English was able to get a commercial driver’s license (CDL) illegally in New York. He then got behind the wheel of a semi and caused a crash, killing one person. In another case, an illegal…

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Press Release2026-02-14Immigration
Keeping Our Roads Safe

Keeping Our Roads Safe Keeping Our Roads Safe Last year in Tennessee, an illegal immigrant who didn’t speak English was able to get a commercial driver’s license (CDL) illegally in New York. He then got behind the wheel of a semi and caused a crash, killing one person. In another case, an illegal…

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Press Release2026-02-09
Protecting Small Businesses

Protecting Small Businesses Protecting Small Businesses “Your website is out of compliance. Give me $10,000, or I’m going to sue you, destroy the business you’ve built, and ruin your life.” That’s not something any small business owner wants to read in a demand letter. While that’s not the exact…

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Floor Speech2026-02-09Foreign PolicyChinaHousingHR1531HR6644
PRESSURE REGULATORY ORGANIZATIONS TO END CHINESE THREATS TO TAIWAN ACT

PRESSURE REGULATORY ORGANIZATIONS TO END CHINESE THREATS TO TAIWAN ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 27 (Monday, February 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 27 (Monday, February 9, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2082-H2083] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2026-02-04TaxesInfrastructureAgricultureS58
RECOGNIZING MR. CLARK D. THOMAS

RECOGNIZING MR. CLARK D. THOMAS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E107-E108] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office…

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Floor Speech2026-02-03
Sponsored: Protecting Small Businesses from Predatory Website Lawsuits Act

Sam Graves sponsored this legislation: Protecting Small Businesses from Predatory Website Lawsuits Act. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Press Release2026-01-30
Working for You

Working for You Working for You Federal agencies should do what’s best for you, not what’s best for the bureaucracy. Seems straightforward, but I think we all know it often doesn’t work that way. In fact, I find it’s the opposite a lot of the time. That’s why I’m always happy to step in and lend a…

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Press Release2026-01-24
Delivering Results

Delivering Results Delivering Results They said it couldn’t be done. The naysayers swore up and down for the last 2 months that Republicans would never be able to get all 12 appropriations bills done to avoid a shutdown. Yet that’s exactly what we did this week. With the passage of the final…

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Press Release2026-01-17
Putting Whole Milk Back in Schools

Putting Whole Milk Back in Schools Putting Whole Milk Back in Schools “Milk. It does a body good.” Bryan.Nichols@… Fri, 01/16/2026 - 21:00 January 16, 2026

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Floor Speech2026-01-12TradeHousingHR6504HR2683
HAITI ECONOMIC LIFT PROGRAM EXTENSION ACT

HAITI ECONOMIC LIFT PROGRAM EXTENSION ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 8 (Monday, January 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 8 (Monday, January 12, 2026)] [House] [Page H647] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2025-11-18
Sponsored: Aviation Funding Solvency Act

Sam Graves sponsored this legislation: Aviation Funding Solvency Act. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

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Floor Speech2025-09-11
Sponsored: PIPES Act of 2025

Sam Graves sponsored this legislation: PIPES Act of 2025. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

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Floor Speech2025-08-08
Sponsored: Rails to Trails Landowner Rights Act

Sam Graves sponsored this legislation: Rails to Trails Landowner Rights Act. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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Floor Speech2025-07-23
Sponsored: FEMA Act of 2025

Sam Graves sponsored this legislation: FEMA Act of 2025. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 57 - 3.

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Floor Speech2025-07-02
Sponsored: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025

Sam Graves sponsored this legislation: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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Floor Speech2025-06-03HealthcareAgriculture
Sponsored: Save America’s Rural Hospitals Act

Sam Graves sponsored this legislation: Save America’s Rural Hospitals Act. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such…

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Floor Speech2025-03-31Foreign PolicyHousingHR997HR517
NATIONAL TAXPAYER ADVOCATE ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 2025

NATIONAL TAXPAYER ADVOCATE ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 57 (Monday, March 31, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 57 (Monday, March 31, 2025)] [House] [Pages H1356-H1357] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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