Jamie Raskin
DDemocratMD-8 · Representative
67
/ 100
Above Average
Attendance99
Avg: 96
Independence1
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone34
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency100
Avg: 57
Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.
Methodology62
Total Statements
31
Floor Speeches
31
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered
What They Talk About
Environment: 26Taxes: 22Trade: 22Crime & Justice: 22Immigration: 20Foreign Policy: 17Defense: 13Healthcare: 12Housing: 10Economy: 9Labor: 9Agriculture: 9Ethics: 6Infrastructure: 6Civil Rights: 4
Speech Tone
Bipartisan: 21Neutral: 21Urgent: 14Ceremonial: 5Partisan Attack: 1
Statements (62)
Press Release2026-06-03CeremonialTaxesCrime & Justice
Raskin Delivers Commencement Address at Goucher CollegeRaskin Delivers Commencement Address at Goucher College On May 17, 2026, Representative Jamie Raskin (MD-08) delivered the commencement address at Goucher College. These are his remarks as delivered: Goucher College Commencement Address May 17, 2026 Happy birthday, Mr. President. He gave me a…
Press Release2026-05-27
Raskin, National Capital Region Members Sound Alarm on Trump Administration’s Plans to Shutter USDA Childcare Centers in Maryland, D.C.Raskin, National Capital Region Members Sound Alarm on Trump Administration’s Plans to Shutter USDA Childcare Centers in Maryland, D.C. Lawmakers: “We view USDA’s childcare center closures as an escalation of the Trump Administration’s attack on the National Capital Region workforce.”...
Press Release2026-05-22BipartisanForeign PolicyUkraineTrade
Raskin Road Safety Legislation Clears Committee VoteRaskin Road Safety Legislation Clears Committee Vote Washington, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure voted to advance key provisions of Representative Jamie Raskin's (MD-08) bicameral, bipartisan Sarah Debbink Langenkamp Active Safety…
Press Release2026-05-21BipartisanLGBTQHR1329
Raskin Statement on H.R. 1329Raskin Statement on H.R. 1329 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Jamie Raskin (MD-08) released the following statement on H.R. 1329, a formerly bipartisan and noncontroversial bill which House Republicans loaded up with culture-war poison pills: "After the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum…
Press Release2026-05-19EnvironmentDefenseS2026
Raskin Honors 19 High School Students Appointed to U.S. Service AcademiesRaskin Honors 19 High School Students Appointed to U.S. Service Academies Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Jamie Raskin (MD-08) announced the names of 19 high school students who received his nomination and appointment offers to U.S. Service Academies. Rep. Raskin recognized the students…
Press Release2026-05-18ImmigrationAbortionEnvironment
Raskin Delivers Commencement Address at American University's Washington College of LawRaskin Delivers Commencement Address at American University's Washington College of Law Washington College of Law Commencement Address May 16, 2026 Good morning, Class of 2026! I'm very honored to be invited to spend the next hour and 45 minutes with you providing my analysis of the rise and fall…
Floor Speech2026-05-14UrgentImmigrationTaxesTradeHR6260HRES1275
KEEPING VIOLENT OFFENDERS OFF OUR STREETS ACT OF 2025KEEPING VIOLENT OFFENDERS OFF OUR STREETS ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3474-H3480] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Press Release2026-05-14UrgentEthics
Raskin, Garcia and Morelle Unveil Landmark Legislation to Curb Trump Administration’s Historic Abuses of Power, Profiteering from Public OfficeRaskin, Garcia and Morelle Unveil Landmark Legislation to Curb Trump Administration’s Historic Abuses of Power, Profiteering from Public Office Legislation would target unprecedented government corruption, protect American elections from foreign interference...
Press Release2026-05-14BipartisanClimateEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR1346
Raskin Statement on H.R. 1346Raskin Statement on H.R. 1346 WASHINGTON, D.C. -Representative Jamie Raskin (MD-08) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 1346, legislation that allows for the year-round sale of gasoline mixed with up to 15 percent ethanol (E15): "In a desperate attempt to put a Band-Aid on…
Floor Speech2026-05-14HousingHR6260
KEEPING VIOLENT OFFENDERS OFF OUR STREETS ACT OF 2025KEEPING VIOLENT OFFENDERS OFF OUR STREETS ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3505-H3506] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-05-14CeremonialImmigrationEnvironmentTradeHR5625HRES1275
CASHLESS BAIL REPORTING ACTCASHLESS BAIL REPORTING ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3471-H3474] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CASHLESS…
Floor Speech2026-05-14HousingHR8365
MONITOR ACCOUNTABILITY ACTMONITOR ACCOUNTABILITY ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3507-H3509] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] MONITOR…
Floor Speech2026-05-14UrgentImmigrationEnvironmentCrime & JusticeHR8365HRES1275
MONITOR ACCOUNTABILITY ACTMONITOR ACCOUNTABILITY ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3480-H3486] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] MONITOR…
Floor Speech2026-05-13Partisan AttackImmigrationTaxesEnvironmentHR7640HRES1252
EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERSEXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3428-H3434] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Press Release2026-05-12BipartisanHousing
Raskin, Bacon and Dexter Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Pension Payments for NOAA Corps, U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned CorpsRaskin, Bacon and Dexter Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Pension Payments for NOAA Corps, U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps Raskin: “Our bipartisan legislation will mean these patriots will get the pensions they earned so they don’t go hungry or struggle to pay their rent or…
Floor Speech2026-05-12CeremonialHealthcareTaxesEnvironmentHRES1251
CALLING ON ELECTED OFFICIALS AND CIVIL SOCIETY LEADERS TO COUNTER ANTISEMITISM AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE JEWISH- AMERICAN…CALLING ON ELECTED OFFICIALS AND CIVIL SOCIETY LEADERS TO COUNTER ANTISEMITISM AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE JEWISH- AMERICAN COMMUNITY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026)] [House]…
Floor Speech2026-05-12UrgentImmigrationTaxesEnvironmentHR2853
COMBATING ORGANIZED RETAIL CRIME ACT OF 2025COMBATING 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] [Pages H3364-H3369] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov…
Floor Speech2026-05-12Crime & JusticeAgricultureCivil RightsHRES1252
MEMORIALIZING LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTYMEMORIALIZING LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3362-H3364] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Press Release2026-05-07
Raskin, Van Hollen and Alsobrooks to Trump Administration: Save the World’s Largest Workplace Giving ProgramRaskin, Van Hollen and Alsobrooks to Trump Administration: Save the World’s Largest Workplace Giving Program The Combined Federal Campaign helps federal workers donate millions of dollars to charitable organizations across America...
Floor Speech2026-04-30BipartisanForeign PolicyTradeLaborS4465
EXTENSION OF AUTHORITIES OF TITLE VII OF THE FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE SURVEILLANCE ACT OF 1978EXTENSION OF AUTHORITIES OF TITLE VII OF THE FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE SURVEILLANCE ACT OF 1978 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3322-H3326] From the Congressional Record Online…
Press Release2026-04-30ImmigrationHealthcare
Raskin Statement on GOP’s Dangerous ICE BoondoggleRaskin Statement on GOP’s Dangerous ICE Boondoggle Raskin: “Instead of lowering costs or restoring Americans’ health care, the GOP is bankrolling Trump’s violent Gangster State.” ...
Press Release2026-04-29TaxesForeign PolicyTrade
Raskin, Beyer, Welch Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Expand Ranked Choice Voting to all Congressional ElectionsRaskin, Beyer, Welch Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Expand Ranked Choice Voting to all Congressional Elections WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Representatives Jamie Raskin (MD-08) and Don Beyer (VA-08) and Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) introduced bicameral legislation to bring ranked choice voting (RCV)…
Press Release2026-04-29
Raskin Introduces Legislation to Preserve the People’s White House, Require Public Input for Trump’s Marie Antoinette BallroomRaskin Introduces Legislation to Preserve the People’s White House, Require Public Input for Trump’s Marie Antoinette Ballroom WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Representative Jamie Raskin (MD-08) introduced legislation to protect the historic character of the White House, requiring a public review process…
Press Release2026-04-29
Raskin, Bonamici, Colleagues Demand Trump Abandon Plans to Shutter Kennedy Center, Cancel Over 2,200 Annual Performances, Exhibits and 400 Free…Raskin, Bonamici, Colleagues Demand Trump Abandon Plans to Shutter Kennedy Center, Cancel Over 2,200 Annual Performances, Exhibits and 400 Free Community Events Raskin, Bonamici, Colleagues: Trump continues his effort “to destroy independent art and music in our nation.”...
Press Release2026-04-29UrgentImmigrationEnvironmentEthics
Raskin Conducts Unannounced Oversight Visit to Baltimore ICE Facility, Exposes Overcrowded, Inhumane ConditionsRaskin Conducts Unannounced Oversight Visit to Baltimore ICE Facility, Exposes Overcrowded, Inhumane Conditions Baltimore, MD - Yesterday, Representative Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, conducted an unannounced congressional oversight visit to the U.S.…
Press Release2026-04-29HealthcareEconomyEnvironment
Raskin Delivers More Than $16.5 Million in Federal Dollars for Maryland’s Eighth Congressional District to Fund Workforce Development, Public Safety…Raskin Delivers More Than $16.5 Million in Federal Dollars for Maryland’s Eighth Congressional District to Fund Workforce Development, Public Safety and Infrastructure WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative Jamie Raskin (MD-08) announced that he has secured more than $16.5 million in federal…
Press Release2026-04-29BipartisanEconomyForeign PolicyDefense
Raskin Statement on Trump’s Unconstitutional Military Strike on IranRaskin Statement on Trump’s Unconstitutional Military Strike on Iran WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Jamie Raskin (MD-08) released the following statement after President Trump launched a military campaign in Iran without Congressional approval, violating the Constitution and putting the lives of…
Press Release2026-04-29EnvironmentLabor
Raskin, Subramanyam to Bring Family of Epstein Survivor, the Late Virginia Roberts Giuffre, as Guests to Trump’s State of the Union AddressRaskin, Subramanyam to Bring Family of Epstein Survivor, the Late Virginia Roberts Giuffre, as Guests to Trump’s State of the Union Address WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representatives Jamie Raskin (MD-08) and Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) announced Sky and Amanda Roberts as their guests to President…
Press Release2026-04-29BipartisanHealthcareTaxesEnvironment
Raskin Introduces Slate of Bipartisan Legislation to Tackle America’s Mental Health CrisisRaskin Introduces Slate of Bipartisan Legislation to Tackle America’s Mental Health Crisis WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative Jamie Raskin (MD-08) introduced two pieces of bipartisan legislation to invest in critically needed initiatives that help Americans experiencing mental health crises.…
Press Release2026-04-29TaxesForeign PolicyDefense
Raskin, Merkley Legislation Would Ban Prediction Market Gambling on Elections, Sports, War and Government ActivityRaskin, Merkley Legislation Would Ban Prediction Market Gambling on Elections, Sports, War and Government Activity Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin (MD-08) and Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) introduced new legislation to crack down on often-times corrupt prediction markets. Raskin and…
Press Release2026-04-29BipartisanForeign PolicyDefense
Ranking Member Raskin Introduces Legislation Establishing Independent Commission on Presidential CapacityRanking Member Raskin Introduces Legislation Establishing Independent Commission on Presidential Capacity Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, introduced legislation establishing a Commission on Presidential Capacity to Discharge the Powers…
Press Release2026-04-29BipartisanForeign PolicyVeterans
Raskin Bill To Rename Olney Post Office After Veteran Employee Passes HouseRaskin Bill To Rename Olney Post Office After Veteran Employee Passes House WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Representative Jamie Raskin's (MD-08) bipartisan bill to rename the Olney Post Office after Sergeant Edward "Ed" Lawrence Ramsey, a longtime employee of the…
Press Release2026-04-29UrgentTaxesEnvironmentDefense
Raskin, Colleagues to Hegseth: Keep Stars and Stripes, Pentagon Press Corps Free and IndependentRaskin, Colleagues to Hegseth: Keep Stars and Stripes, Pentagon Press Corps Free and Independent WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative Jamie Raskin (MD-08) and 38 of his colleagues demanded that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth protect the editorial independence of Stars and Stripes - a…
Floor Speech2026-04-29UrgentImmigrationTaxesDefenseHR1HRES1224
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3147-H3160] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Floor Speech2026-04-29UrgentDefenseS1318HRES1224
FALLEN SERVICEMEMBERS RELIGIOUS HERITAGE RESTORATION ACTFALLEN SERVICEMEMBERS RELIGIOUS HERITAGE RESTORATION ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3160-H3168] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Floor Speech2026-04-16BipartisanImmigrationTaxesDefenseHR8035HRES1175
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 8035, EXTENSION OF AUTHORITIES OF TITLE VII OF THE FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE SURVEILLANCE ACT OF 1978PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 8035, EXTENSION OF AUTHORITIES OF TITLE VII OF THE FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE SURVEILLANCE ACT OF 1978 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 67 (Thursday, April 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 67 (Thursday, April 16, 2026)] [House] [Pages…
Floor Speech2026-04-14BipartisanTaxesHR6310
EDWARD L. RAMSEY OLNEY POST OFFICE BUILDINGEDWARD L. RAMSEY OLNEY POST OFFICE BUILDING Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2846-H2847] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-03-24CeremonialForeign PolicyIsraelHousing
CELEBRATING THE B'NAI ISRAEL CONGREGATION'S CENTENNIALCELEBRATING THE B'NAI ISRAEL CONGREGATION'S CENTENNIAL Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 55 (Tuesday, March 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 55 (Tuesday, March 24, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E255] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2026-03-19UrgentImmigrationGun PolicyEconomyHR4638HRES1115
BILL TO OUTLAW WOUNDING OF OFFICIAL WORKING ANIMALS ACT OF 2025BILL TO OUTLAW WOUNDING OF OFFICIAL WORKING ANIMALS ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 50 (Thursday, March 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 50 (Thursday, March 19, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2600-H2606] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2026-03-18BipartisanImmigrationHealthcareEconomyHR1958HRES1115
DEPORTING FRAUDSTERS ACT OF 2026DEPORTING FRAUDSTERS ACT OF 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2568-H2576] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-03-18UrgentHealthcareEconomyTaxesHJRES139
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES REQUIRING A BALANCED BUDGET FOR THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENTPROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES REQUIRING A BALANCED BUDGET FOR THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2560-H2568] From the…
Floor Speech2026-03-16BipartisanHealthcareTaxesForeign PolicyS1884S169
HOLOCAUST EXPROPRIATED ART RECOVERY ACT OF 2025HOLOCAUST EXPROPRIATED ART RECOVERY ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2497-H2500] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-03-04BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR5912HR7380
DIRECTING THE PRESIDENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 5(C) OF THE WAR POWERS RESOLUTION TO REMOVE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES FROM UNAUTHORIZED HOSTILITIES IN…DIRECTING THE PRESIDENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 5(C) OF THE WAR POWERS RESOLUTION TO REMOVE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES FROM UNAUTHORIZED HOSTILITIES IN THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 41 (Wednesday, March 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 41…
Floor Speech2026-02-12UrgentHealthcareGun PolicyTaxesHR2189HR4242
LAW-ENFORCEMENT INNOVATE TO DE-ESCALATE ACTLAW-ENFORCEMENT INNOVATE TO DE-ESCALATE ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 30 (Thursday, February 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 30 (Thursday, February 12, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2190-H2204] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Press Release2026-01-28ImmigrationTaxes
Raskin Kicks Off 2026 High School Congressional Art CompetitionRaskin Kicks Off 2026 High School Congressional Art Competition Rockville, MD - Today, Representative Jamie Raskin (MD-08) announced the kickoff of his annual Congressional Art Competition for Maryland's Eighth Congressional District. This contest is a chance for MD-08's high school students to…
Press Release2026-01-27UrgentImmigrationEnvironmentEthicsHRES996
Ranking Member Raskin Statement on Impeachment of DHS Secretary Kristi NoemRanking Member Raskin Statement on Impeachment of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem Washington, D.C. (January 27, 2026) - Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement calling on House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan to immediately…
Press Release2026-01-22Immigration
Raskin to Oppose Legislation to Fund ICE’s Lawless CrusadeRaskin to Oppose Legislation to Fund ICE’s Lawless Crusade Raskin: “Our people are outraged over indiscriminate immigration raids and masked, armed federal agents harassing innocent people on their streets.”...
Press Release2026-01-20ImmigrationHealthcareClimate
One-Year into Donald Trump’s Disastrous Second Term, Raskin Blasts Lawless President’s Reign of ChaosOne-Year into Donald Trump’s Disastrous Second Term, Raskin Blasts Lawless President’s Reign of Chaos WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Jamie Raskin (MD-08) released the following statement marking one year since President Donald Trump's inauguration: "On the campaign trail, Donald Trump promised…
Press Release2026-01-14EnvironmentForeign PolicyHR7006
Raskin Statement on H.R. 7006Raskin Statement on H.R. 7006 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Jamie Raskin (MD-08) released the following statement after voting against H.R. 7006, the Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act: "President Trump…
Floor Speech2026-01-12BipartisanTaxesTradeCrime & JusticeHR6719
COMBATING ONLINE PREDATORS ACTCOMBATING ONLINE PREDATORS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 8 (Monday, January 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 8 (Monday, January 12, 2026)] [House] [Pages H628-H630] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] COMBATING…
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