Bill Hagerty
RRepublicanTN · Senator
54
/ 100
Average
Attendance97
Avg: 97
Independence24
Avg: 23
Bipartisan Tone5
Avg: 13
Ethics Record100
Avg: 100
Transparency23
Avg: 45
Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.
Methodology66
Total Statements
25
Floor Speeches
41
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered
What They Talk About
Taxes: 49Foreign Policy: 49Environment: 14Housing: 13Economy: 10Immigration: 10Defense: 9Technology: 6Trade: 6China: 5Healthcare: 4Voting Rights: 4Ethics: 3Crime & Justice: 3Labor: 3
Speech Tone
Neutral: 54Urgent: 7Bipartisan: 3Ceremonial: 2
Statements (66)
Press Release2026-08-13TaxesForeign Policy
ICYMI—Hagerty Joins Fox News Sunday on Fox News Channel to Discuss Iran, Senate RecessICYMI—Hagerty Joins Fox News Sunday on Fox News Channel to Discuss Iran, Senate Recess Washington—On Sunday, United States Senator Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., a member of the Senate Foreign Relations, Appropriations, and Banking Committees, joined Fox News Sunday on Fox News Channel to discuss the…
Floor Speech2026-08-07S4556S4557
VOTE ON MOTION TO ADJOURNVOTE ON MOTION TO ADJOURN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 130 (Friday, August 7, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 130 (Friday, August 7, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S4556-S4557] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] VOTE ON…
Press Release2026-08-06ImmigrationTaxesForeign Policy
Hagerty Introduces Bill to End Housing Welfare for Illegal AliensHagerty Introduces Bill to End Housing Welfare for Illegal Aliens Democrats have aided and abetted illegal aliens’ exploitation of federal housing benefits WASHINGTON—On Wednesday, Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Banking Committee, introduced the End Housing Welfare for Illegal…
Press Release2026-08-05TaxesForeign PolicyTechnology
Hagerty, Colleagues Introduce the Blocking Large-Scale Adversarial Distillation Efforts (BLADE) ActHagerty, Colleagues Introduce the Blocking Large-Scale Adversarial Distillation Efforts (BLADE) Act The unauthorized use of American AI models by foreign adversaries is a threat to both economic and national security WASHINGTON—Today, Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), along with Senate Banking Chairman…
Press Release2026-08-04TaxesForeign Policy
ICYMI—Hagerty JoinsMornings With Maria on Fox Business to Discuss SAVE America Act, Clarity Act and Arctic Frost InvestigationICYMI—Hagerty JoinsMornings With Maria on Fox Business to Discuss SAVE America Act, Clarity Act and Arctic Frost Investigation Washington—Today, United States Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., a member of the Senate Foreign Relations, Appropriations, and Banking Committees, joined Mornings With Maria on…
Press Release2026-08-03TaxesForeign Policy
ICYMI—Hagerty JoinsThe Sunday Briefing on Fox News to Discuss Iran, Blanche Confirmation and the SAVE America ActICYMI—Hagerty JoinsThe Sunday Briefing on Fox News to Discuss Iran, Blanche Confirmation and the SAVE America Act Washington—On Sunday, United States Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., a member of the Senate Foreign Relations, Appropriations, and Banking Committees, joined The Sunday Briefing on Fox News…
Press Release2026-08-03UrgentImmigrationTaxesForeign Policy
ICYMI—Hagerty Joins Kudlow on Fox Business to Discuss Spain, Iran and Community Reinvestment Act ReformsICYMI—Hagerty Joins Kudlow on Fox Business to Discuss Spain, Iran and Community Reinvestment Act Reforms Washington—On Friday, United States Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., a member of the Senate Foreign Relations, Appropriations, and Banking Committees, joined Kudlow on Fox Business to discuss Spain’s…
Press Release2026-07-31TaxesForeign Policy
ICYMI—Hagerty Joins Varney & Co. on Fox Business to Discuss Iran, Midterm ElectionsICYMI—Hagerty Joins Varney & Co. on Fox Business to Discuss Iran, Midterm Elections Washington—On Thursday, United States Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., a member of the Senate Foreign Relations, Appropriations, and Banking Committees, joined Varney Co. on Fox Business to discuss the latest in Iran and…
Press Release2026-07-24TaxesForeign Policy
ICYMI—Hagerty Joins Fox & Friends on Fox News to Discuss Iran and the SAVE America ActICYMI—Hagerty Joins Fox & Friends on Fox News to Discuss Iran and the SAVE America Act New York—Today, United States Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., a member of the Senate Foreign Relations, Appropriations, and Banking Committees, joined Fox Friends on Fox News to discuss the latest developments in…
Press Release2026-07-21TaxesForeign Policy
ICYMI—Hagerty Joins National Report on Newsmax to Discuss Iran and the SAVE America ActICYMI—Hagerty Joins National Report on Newsmax to Discuss Iran and the SAVE America Act Washington—Today, United States Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., a member of the Senate Foreign Relations, Appropriations, and Banking Committees, joined National Report on Newsmax to discuss the latest in Iran and…
Press Release2026-07-21TaxesForeign Policy
Hagerty Leads Historic Senate Appropriations Subcommittee Hearing to Review the Supreme Court’s Budget RequestHagerty Leads Historic Senate Appropriations Subcommittee Hearing to Review the Supreme Court’s Budget Request The hearing takes place amid increased security threats against Supreme Court Justices WASHINGTON—On Tuesday, United States Senator Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., Chairman of the Senate…
Floor Speech2026-07-14UrgentEnvironmentDefenseTradeS3950S4784
Text of Senate Amendment 6676Text of Senate Amendment 6676 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S3950] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 6676. Mr.…
Press Release2026-07-14TaxesForeign Policy
ICYMI—Hagerty JoinsMornings with Maria on Fox Business to Discuss CLARITY, the SAVE Act, Reconciliation 3.0 and Lindsey Graham’s LegacyICYMI—Hagerty JoinsMornings with Maria on Fox Business to Discuss CLARITY, the SAVE Act, Reconciliation 3.0 and Lindsey Graham’s Legacy Washington—Today, United States Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., a member of the Senate Foreign Relations, Appropriations, and Banking Committees, joined Mornings with…
Press Release2026-07-13TaxesForeign PolicyHousing
ICYMI—Hagerty Joins Kudlow on Fox Business to Discuss Iran, Housing and Reconciliation 3.0ICYMI—Hagerty Joins Kudlow on Fox Business to Discuss Iran, Housing and Reconciliation 3.0 Washington—On Friday, United States Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., a member of the Senate Foreign Relations, Appropriations, and Banking Committees, joined Kudlow on Fox Business to discuss Iran, housing and…
Floor Speech2026-07-13TaxesEnvironmentForeign PolicyS3803S3805
Text of Senate Amendment 6610Text of Senate Amendment 6610 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 113 (Monday, July 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 113 (Monday, July 13, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S3803-S3805] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 6610.…
Press Release2026-06-30TaxesForeign Policy
ICYMI—Hagerty Joins Varney & Co. on Fox Business to Discuss Iran, Democrats’ Economic AgendaICYMI—Hagerty Joins Varney & Co. on Fox Business to Discuss Iran, Democrats’ Economic Agenda Washington—On Monday, United States Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., a member of the Senate Foreign Relations, Appropriations, and Banking Committees, joined Varney Co. on Fox Business to Discuss Iran and…
Press Release2026-06-24EconomyTaxesForeign Policy
Hagerty Calls on Bank Regulators to Reform Confidential Supervisory Information PracticesHagerty Calls on Bank Regulators to Reform Confidential Supervisory Information Practices Long-overdue reforms will improve transparency and accountability in bank supervision. WASHINGTON— On Tuesday, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Banking Committee, sent a letter…
Floor Speech2026-06-24TaxesEnvironmentForeign PolicyS3273S3275
Text of Senate Amendment 6069Text of Senate Amendment 6069 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S3273-S3275] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA…
Floor Speech2026-06-24UrgentEnvironmentDefenseS3278S4784
Text of Senate Amendment 6072Text of Senate Amendment 6072 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S3278] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 6072.…
Floor Speech2026-06-24Gun PolicyEnvironmentDefenseS3334S4784
Text of Senate Amendment 6129Text of Senate Amendment 6129 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S3334] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 6129.…
Floor Speech2026-06-24TaxesEnvironmentDefenseS3381S3382
Text of Senate Amendment 6201Text of Senate Amendment 6201 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S3381-S3382] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA…
Floor Speech2026-06-24EconomyEnvironmentForeign PolicyS3525S3526
Text of Senate Amendment 6396Text of Senate Amendment 6396 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S3525-S3526] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA…
Press Release2026-06-17TaxesEnvironmentForeign Policy
Hagerty Opposes Biden-Era Weaponization of the DOJ against Conservatives on Senate FloorHagerty Opposes Biden-Era Weaponization of the DOJ against Conservatives on Senate Floor Senate Democrats attempted to codify language against the Trump Administration’s Anti-Weaponization Fund into law WASHINGTON—On Tuesday, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) spoke on the Senate floor to…
Press Release2026-06-17TaxesForeign Policy
ICYMI—Hagerty JoinsMornings With Maria on FOX Business to Discuss the Proposed Peace Deal with IranICYMI—Hagerty JoinsMornings With Maria on FOX Business to Discuss the Proposed Peace Deal with Iran Washington—Today, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations, Appropriations, and Banking Committees, joined Mornings With Maria on FOX Business to discuss…
Floor Speech2026-06-16S2861
AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEETAUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 101 (Tuesday, June 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 101 (Tuesday, June 16, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2861] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] AUTHORITY…
Floor Speech2026-06-16BipartisanImmigrationHealthcareAbortionS4791S2807
UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST--S. 4791UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST--S. 4791 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 101 (Tuesday, June 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 101 (Tuesday, June 16, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2807-S2809] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Press Release2026-06-16TaxesForeign Policy
ICYMI—Hagerty Joins America’s Newsroom on Fox News to Discuss the Proposed Peace Deal with IranICYMI—Hagerty Joins America’s Newsroom on Fox News to Discuss the Proposed Peace Deal with Iran Washington—Today, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations, Appropriations, and Banking Committees, joined America’s Newsroom on Fox News to discuss the…
Press Release2026-06-10TaxesForeign PolicyCrime & Justice
Hagerty Introduces Joint Resolutions of Disapproval Against D.C. Council Anti-Law Enforcement LegislationHagerty Introduces Joint Resolutions of Disapproval Against D.C. Council Anti-Law Enforcement Legislation The D.C. Council recently enacted two pieces of temporary legislation that would require Metropolitan PD (MPD) to collect and release body-camera footage and personal information of federal…
Press Release2026-06-05ImmigrationTaxesForeign Policy
Hagerty Calls for Border Patrol, ICE Funding and Border Security Amid ShutdownHagerty Calls for Border Patrol, ICE Funding and Border Security Amid Shutdown Senate Democrats refused to give ICE, Border Patrol funding for 110 days WASHINGTON— Yesterday, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) spoke on the Senate floor imploring his Senate colleagues to secure funding for…
Floor Speech2026-06-04ImmigrationHealthcareTaxesS2545S2571
RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADERRECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 95 (Thursday, June 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 95 (Thursday, June 4, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2545-S2571] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Press Release2026-06-03TaxesForeign Policy
ICYMI—Hagerty Joins Squawk Box on CNBC to Discuss Proxy Advisors and Acting DNI Nominee Bill PulteICYMI—Hagerty Joins Squawk Box on CNBC to Discuss Proxy Advisors and Acting DNI Nominee Bill Pulte Washington—On Wednesday, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations, Appropriations, and Banking Committees, joined Squawk Box on CNBC to discuss Proxy…
Press Release2026-06-01ImmigrationTaxesEnvironment
ICYMI—Hagerty Joins FOX News Sunday on Fox News to Discuss US-Iran Talks, Reconciliation 2.0 and DHS FundingICYMI—Hagerty Joins FOX News Sunday on Fox News to Discuss US-Iran Talks, Reconciliation 2.0 and DHS Funding Washington—On Sunday, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations, Appropriations, and Banking Committees, joined FOX News Sunday on Fox News to…
Press Release2026-06-01TaxesForeign Policy
ICYMI—Hagerty Joins Varney & Co. on Fox Business to Discuss US-Iran Negotiations, Political Violence and MidtermsICYMI—Hagerty Joins Varney & Co. on Fox Business to Discuss US-Iran Negotiations, Political Violence and Midterms Washington—On Sunday, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations, Appropriations, and Banking Committees, joined Varney Co. on Fox Business to…
Press Release2026-05-26TaxesForeign Policy
ICYMI—Hagerty Joins The Sunday Briefing on Fox News to Discuss US-Iran Talks, Reconciliation 2.0, and the Anti-Weaponization FundICYMI—Hagerty Joins The Sunday Briefing on Fox News to Discuss US-Iran Talks, Reconciliation 2.0, and the Anti-Weaponization Fund Washington—On Sunday, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations, Appropriations, and Banking Committees, joined The Sunday…
Press Release2026-05-20EconomyTaxesForeign Policy
ICYMI—Hagerty Joins Mornings With Maria on Fox Business to Discuss China, Reconciliation, Iran, Proxy Advisors and new Federal Reserve ChairmanICYMI—Hagerty Joins Mornings With Maria on Fox Business to Discuss China, Reconciliation, Iran, Proxy Advisors and new Federal Reserve Chairman Washington—On Tuesday, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations, Appropriations, and Banking Committees joined…
Press Release2026-05-13TaxesForeign PolicyCrime & Justice
Hagerty Applauds Patel, Serralta for Continued Commitment to Memphis Safe Task ForceHagerty Applauds Patel, Serralta for Continued Commitment to Memphis Safe Task Force The Memphis Safe Task Force is a multi-agency law enforcement initiative that partners federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to combat violent crime in Memphis. WASHINGTON—On Tuesday, United States…
Press Release2026-05-04UrgentTaxesForeign PolicyUkraine
ICYMI—Hagerty Joins Fox & Friends on Fox News to Discuss Iran’s Economic Crisis, US-China TalksICYMI—Hagerty Joins Fox & Friends on Fox News to Discuss Iran’s Economic Crisis, US-China Talks NEW YORK—On Friday, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Banking and Foreign Relations Committees and former U.S. Ambassador to Japan, joined Fox Friends on Fox News to…
Floor Speech2026-04-27S2047
AUTHORIZING APPOINTMENT OF ESCORT COMMITTEEAUTHORIZING APPOINTMENT OF ESCORT COMMITTEE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2047] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-04-27UrgentS2047
ORDER OF BUSINESSORDER OF BUSINESS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2047] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] ORDER OF BUSINESS Mr.…
Floor Speech2026-04-27UrgentTaxesS2047SRES690
MEASURE READ THE FIRST TIME--S. RES. 690MEASURE READ THE FIRST TIME--S. RES. 690 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2047] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-04-27Foreign PolicyS4378S2057
MEASURE PLACED ON THE CALENDAR--S. 4378MEASURE PLACED ON THE CALENDAR--S. 4378 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2057] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-04-27CeremonialS2057SRES689
CONGRATULATING THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AIKEN WOMEN'S POLO TEAM ON WINNING THE 2026 UNITED STATES POLO ASSOCIATION DIVISION I WOMEN'S…CONGRATULATING THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AIKEN WOMEN'S POLO TEAM ON WINNING THE 2026 UNITED STATES POLO ASSOCIATION DIVISION I WOMEN'S NATIONAL INTERCOLLEGIATE CHAMPIONSHIP Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 73 (Monday,…
Floor Speech2026-04-27Foreign PolicyS2057
ORDERS FOR TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2026ORDERS FOR TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2057] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] ORDERS FOR…
Press Release2026-04-27TaxesForeign Policy
ICYMI—Hagerty Joins Kudlow on Fox Business to Discuss Warsh Confirmation, Latest on IranICYMI—Hagerty Joins Kudlow on Fox Business to Discuss Warsh Confirmation, Latest on Iran WASHINGTON—On Friday, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Banking and Foreign Relations Committees joined Kudlow on Fox Business to discuss Kevin Warsh’s Confirmation Process to be…
Press Release2026-04-24ImmigrationTaxesForeign Policy
ICYMI—Hagerty Joins Mornings with Maria on Fox Business to Discuss Budget Reconciliation, Kevin Warsh, AI Competition with ChinaICYMI—Hagerty Joins Mornings with Maria on Fox Business to Discuss Budget Reconciliation, Kevin Warsh, AI Competition with China WASHINGTON—Today, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Banking and Foreign Relations Committees and former U.S. Ambassador to Japan, joined…
Press Release2026-04-24EconomyTaxesForeign Policy
ICYMI—Hagerty Joins Balance of Power on Bloomberg to Discuss Iran Negotiations, Federal Reserve Leadership, ReconciliationICYMI—Hagerty Joins Balance of Power on Bloomberg to Discuss Iran Negotiations, Federal Reserve Leadership, Reconciliation WASHINGTON—Yesterday, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and Senate Banking Committee and former U.S. Ambassador to…
Press Release2026-04-22EconomyTaxesForeign Policy
ICYMI—Hagerty Joins Squawk Box on CNBC to Discuss Kevin Warsh’s Nomination, Federal Reserve LeadershipICYMI—Hagerty Joins Squawk Box on CNBC to Discuss Kevin Warsh’s Nomination, Federal Reserve Leadership WASHINGTON— Today, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Banking Committee, joined Squawk Box on CNBC to discuss Kevin Warsh’s nomination to lead the Federal Reserve,…
Press Release2026-04-15ImmigrationTaxesEnvironment
ICYMI—Hagerty Joins Varney & Co. on Fox Business to Discuss Iran Negotiations, Market Reaction, DHS FundingICYMI—Hagerty Joins Varney & Co. on Fox Business to Discuss Iran Negotiations, Market Reaction, DHS Funding WASHINGTON—Yesterday, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and former U.S. Ambassador to Japan, joined Varney & Co. on Fox Business to…
Press Release2026-04-14TaxesForeign PolicyHousing
Hagerty Introduces “Freedom to Build Act” to Make Housing Affordable AgainHagerty Introduces “Freedom to Build Act” to Make Housing Affordable Again Legislation would incentivize deregulation, expand housing supply, and make new homes more affordable WASHINGTON— United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Banking Committee, has introduced the…
Press Release2026-04-13EconomyTaxesForeign Policy
ICYMI—Hagerty Joins Mornings with Maria on Fox Business to Discuss Iran, Reconciliation, AIICYMI—Hagerty Joins Mornings with Maria on Fox Business to Discuss Iran, Reconciliation, AI WASHINGTON—Today, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and former U.S. Ambassador to Japan, joined Mornings with Maria on Fox Business to discuss…
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