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Across federal and state legislatures, health care remains at the forefront of policy conflicts in 2026. In this week’s Beyond the Bill Number, we explore the key battles that are driving debate in Washington and beyond.
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#Healthcare #BeyondTheBillNumber
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#Healthcare #BeyondTheBillNumber
January 19, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Across federal and state legislatures, health care remains at the forefront of policy conflicts in 2026. In this week’s Beyond the Bill Number, we explore the key battles that are driving debate in Washington and beyond.
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#Healthcare #BeyondTheBillNumber
🎧 Tune in: open.substack.com/pub/billtrac...
#Healthcare #BeyondTheBillNumber
Birthright citizenship isn’t just politics—it’s constitutional architecture. H.R. 569, and Trumps EO, put a wrench in it. Here's a breakdown of the pros, cons, and legal position:
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#BillTrack50 #birthrightcitizenship #immigration
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IssueVoter Bill of the Month (Jan 2026): The New Fight Over an Old Promise - Birthright Citizenship | BillTrack50
An exploration of the history and current issues around birthright citizenship
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January 9, 2026 at 12:22 PM
Birthright citizenship isn’t just politics—it’s constitutional architecture. H.R. 569, and Trumps EO, put a wrench in it. Here's a breakdown of the pros, cons, and legal position:
www.billtrack50.com/info/blog/is...
#BillTrack50 #birthrightcitizenship #immigration
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#BillTrack50 #birthrightcitizenship #immigration
Is Congress busy, or just loud? Our latest episode uses real data to examine how much of Congress’s work actually turns into law.
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#CapitolHill #LegislativeProcess #PoliticalPodcast
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#CapitolHill #LegislativeProcess #PoliticalPodcast
December 23, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Is Congress busy, or just loud? Our latest episode uses real data to examine how much of Congress’s work actually turns into law.
open.substack.com/pub/billtrac...
#CapitolHill #LegislativeProcess #PoliticalPodcast
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#CapitolHill #LegislativeProcess #PoliticalPodcast
Is the U.S. doing enough to stay ahead in the global biotech race?
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#Biotech #BeyondTheBillNumber
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#Biotech #BeyondTheBillNumber
December 15, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Is the U.S. doing enough to stay ahead in the global biotech race?
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#Biotech #BeyondTheBillNumber
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#Biotech #BeyondTheBillNumber
The Year Congress Introduced Everything (again) and Passed Almost Nothing (again)
Now that the first year of the 119th Congress is almost at an end, let's take a look at the highlights and lowlights. Bonus bison content.
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# Congress #Legislation # BillTrack50
Now that the first year of the 119th Congress is almost at an end, let's take a look at the highlights and lowlights. Bonus bison content.
www.billtrack50.com/info/blog/th...
# Congress #Legislation # BillTrack50
The Year Congress Introduced Everything (again) and Passed Almost Nothing | BillTrack50
An analysis of the successful and popular bills in Congress in 2025.
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December 12, 2025 at 5:57 PM
The Year Congress Introduced Everything (again) and Passed Almost Nothing (again)
Now that the first year of the 119th Congress is almost at an end, let's take a look at the highlights and lowlights. Bonus bison content.
www.billtrack50.com/info/blog/th...
# Congress #Legislation # BillTrack50
Now that the first year of the 119th Congress is almost at an end, let's take a look at the highlights and lowlights. Bonus bison content.
www.billtrack50.com/info/blog/th...
# Congress #Legislation # BillTrack50
California’s SB 576 could reshape how streaming platforms target and track viewers. Our latest BillTrack50: Beyond the Bill Number episode breaks down what this means for advertisers, regulators and consumers: billtrack50.substack.com/p/turn-it-do...
#StreamingRegulation #BillTrack50 #California
#StreamingRegulation #BillTrack50 #California
December 1, 2025 at 6:42 PM
California’s SB 576 could reshape how streaming platforms target and track viewers. Our latest BillTrack50: Beyond the Bill Number episode breaks down what this means for advertisers, regulators and consumers: billtrack50.substack.com/p/turn-it-do...
#StreamingRegulation #BillTrack50 #California
#StreamingRegulation #BillTrack50 #California
Age verification started with adult sites. Now it’s moving into devices and operating systems. How far is too far? Listen to BillTrack50: Beyond the Bill Number → open.substack.com/pub/billtrac...
#ProtectKidsOnline #BillTrack50 #AgeVerification
#ProtectKidsOnline #BillTrack50 #AgeVerification
November 24, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Age verification started with adult sites. Now it’s moving into devices and operating systems. How far is too far? Listen to BillTrack50: Beyond the Bill Number → open.substack.com/pub/billtrac...
#ProtectKidsOnline #BillTrack50 #AgeVerification
#ProtectKidsOnline #BillTrack50 #AgeVerification
Prop 50 is changing the map in California — literally.
Here’s a quick moment from our new podcast episode.
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#Prop50 #CApolitics
Here’s a quick moment from our new podcast episode.
🎙️ Full episode → open.substack.com/pub/billtrac...
#Prop50 #CApolitics
November 17, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Prop 50 is changing the map in California — literally.
Here’s a quick moment from our new podcast episode.
🎙️ Full episode → open.substack.com/pub/billtrac...
#Prop50 #CApolitics
Here’s a quick moment from our new podcast episode.
🎙️ Full episode → open.substack.com/pub/billtrac...
#Prop50 #CApolitics
🏛️ Capital Gains: D.C.’s Long Fight for Statehood
Can Congress turn most of Washington, D.C. into a state while keeping a small federal capital? That’s the question behind H.R. 51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act.
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Can Congress turn most of Washington, D.C. into a state while keeping a small federal capital? That’s the question behind H.R. 51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act.
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Capital Gains - The Long Fight for D.C. Statehood | BillTrack50
An examination of HR51 which would make Washington D.C. a state.
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November 12, 2025 at 4:03 PM
🏛️ Capital Gains: D.C.’s Long Fight for Statehood
Can Congress turn most of Washington, D.C. into a state while keeping a small federal capital? That’s the question behind H.R. 51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act.
Read more ➜ www.billtrack50.com/info/blog/is...
Can Congress turn most of Washington, D.C. into a state while keeping a small federal capital? That’s the question behind H.R. 51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act.
Read more ➜ www.billtrack50.com/info/blog/is...
What happens when Washington acts—and the states disagree?
Our newest episode explores the growing divide over gender-affirming care and who really controls the rules.
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#PolicyPodcast #USLegislation #RegulationWatch
Our newest episode explores the growing divide over gender-affirming care and who really controls the rules.
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#PolicyPodcast #USLegislation #RegulationWatch
November 10, 2025 at 4:19 PM
What happens when Washington acts—and the states disagree?
Our newest episode explores the growing divide over gender-affirming care and who really controls the rules.
🎧 Tune in: billtrack50.substack.com/p/fifty-stat...
#PolicyPodcast #USLegislation #RegulationWatch
Our newest episode explores the growing divide over gender-affirming care and who really controls the rules.
🎧 Tune in: billtrack50.substack.com/p/fifty-stat...
#PolicyPodcast #USLegislation #RegulationWatch
California just took a detour in redistricting.
Prop 50 shifts the map-drawing power back to the legislature.
We unpack the whole story—from the legislative sprint to the November 4 vote—in our latest blog.
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#Prop50 #California #Redistricting #BillTrack50
Prop 50 shifts the map-drawing power back to the legislature.
We unpack the whole story—from the legislative sprint to the November 4 vote—in our latest blog.
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#Prop50 #California #Redistricting #BillTrack50
California’s Mid-Decade Redistricting Tightrope | BillTrack50
An examination of California's prop 50 - the legislation, the vote and the new map.
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November 6, 2025 at 5:32 PM
California just took a detour in redistricting.
Prop 50 shifts the map-drawing power back to the legislature.
We unpack the whole story—from the legislative sprint to the November 4 vote—in our latest blog.
🔗 www.billtrack50.com/info/blog/ca...
#Prop50 #California #Redistricting #BillTrack50
Prop 50 shifts the map-drawing power back to the legislature.
We unpack the whole story—from the legislative sprint to the November 4 vote—in our latest blog.
🔗 www.billtrack50.com/info/blog/ca...
#Prop50 #California #Redistricting #BillTrack50
We have some news: we now have a store stuffed full of exciting BillTrack50 merch!
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Our launch collection features what we think is a pretty great slogan for any civic-minded individual: "Tis the season to vote."
And you'll look cool!
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Our launch collection features what we think is a pretty great slogan for any civic-minded individual: "Tis the season to vote."
And you'll look cool!
Introducing the BillTrack50 Merch Store (Yes, Really) | BillTrack50
BillTrack50 launches a new store selling company products
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November 4, 2025 at 2:31 PM
We have some news: we now have a store stuffed full of exciting BillTrack50 merch!
www.billtrack50.com/info/blog/in...
Our launch collection features what we think is a pretty great slogan for any civic-minded individual: "Tis the season to vote."
And you'll look cool!
www.billtrack50.com/info/blog/in...
Our launch collection features what we think is a pretty great slogan for any civic-minded individual: "Tis the season to vote."
And you'll look cool!
When is “keeping the lights on” code for reshaping the whole energy debate?
🎙️ In Beyond The Bill Number, we talk about the GRID Power Act and how it could flip the script on clean energy priorities.
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🎙️ In Beyond The Bill Number, we talk about the GRID Power Act and how it could flip the script on clean energy priorities.
Watch → open.substack.com/pub/billtrac... #GridReliability #EnergyPolicy #Congress #BillTrack50
October 28, 2025 at 2:16 PM
When is “keeping the lights on” code for reshaping the whole energy debate?
🎙️ In Beyond The Bill Number, we talk about the GRID Power Act and how it could flip the script on clean energy priorities.
Watch → open.substack.com/pub/billtrac... #GridReliability #EnergyPolicy #Congress #BillTrack50
🎙️ In Beyond The Bill Number, we talk about the GRID Power Act and how it could flip the script on clean energy priorities.
Watch → open.substack.com/pub/billtrac... #GridReliability #EnergyPolicy #Congress #BillTrack50
We have some news that has absolutely nothing to do with bills, regulations, or legislative tracking: we now have a store stuffed full of exciting BillTrack50 merch!
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Every purchase helps us keep our free tools accessible to everyone who needs them.
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Every purchase helps us keep our free tools accessible to everyone who needs them.
Introducing the BillTrack50 Merch Store (Yes, Really) | BillTrack50
BillTrack50 launches a new store selling company products
www.billtrack50.com
October 20, 2025 at 11:58 AM
We have some news that has absolutely nothing to do with bills, regulations, or legislative tracking: we now have a store stuffed full of exciting BillTrack50 merch!
www.billtrack50.com/info/blog/in...
Every purchase helps us keep our free tools accessible to everyone who needs them.
www.billtrack50.com/info/blog/in...
Every purchase helps us keep our free tools accessible to everyone who needs them.
🦋 Monarchs, milkweed, and legislation — yes, they’re all connected.
🎙️ Clip from Beyond the Bill Number: “Monarchs on the Line”
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#MonarchButterfly #PollinatorWeek #EnvironmentalPolicy #LegislationMatters #BillTrack50 #SaveTheMonarchs
🎙️ Clip from Beyond the Bill Number: “Monarchs on the Line”
Watch the full episode here 👉 open.substack.com/pub/billtrac...
#MonarchButterfly #PollinatorWeek #EnvironmentalPolicy #LegislationMatters #BillTrack50 #SaveTheMonarchs
October 20, 2025 at 11:52 AM
🦋 Monarchs, milkweed, and legislation — yes, they’re all connected.
🎙️ Clip from Beyond the Bill Number: “Monarchs on the Line”
Watch the full episode here 👉 open.substack.com/pub/billtrac...
#MonarchButterfly #PollinatorWeek #EnvironmentalPolicy #LegislationMatters #BillTrack50 #SaveTheMonarchs
🎙️ Clip from Beyond the Bill Number: “Monarchs on the Line”
Watch the full episode here 👉 open.substack.com/pub/billtrac...
#MonarchButterfly #PollinatorWeek #EnvironmentalPolicy #LegislationMatters #BillTrack50 #SaveTheMonarchs
Is “dispatchable power” the new buzzword in energy policy? H.R. 1047 could change which projects get plugged into the grid first.
Read →https://www.billtrack50.com/info/blog/issuevoter-bill-of-the-month-october-2025-congress-takes-another-swing-at-grid-reliability
#EnergyGrid #Electricity
Read →https://www.billtrack50.com/info/blog/issuevoter-bill-of-the-month-october-2025-congress-takes-another-swing-at-grid-reliability
#EnergyGrid #Electricity
October 15, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Is “dispatchable power” the new buzzword in energy policy? H.R. 1047 could change which projects get plugged into the grid first.
Read →https://www.billtrack50.com/info/blog/issuevoter-bill-of-the-month-october-2025-congress-takes-another-swing-at-grid-reliability
#EnergyGrid #Electricity
Read →https://www.billtrack50.com/info/blog/issuevoter-bill-of-the-month-october-2025-congress-takes-another-swing-at-grid-reliability
#EnergyGrid #Electricity
Monarch butterflies are iconic — but their habitat isn’t keeping up. Our latest blog explores new state bills and a proposed ESA threatened listing aimed at saving this migration miracle. 🌿🦋
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#MonarchButterfly #PollinatorProtection #Legislation
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#MonarchButterfly #PollinatorProtection #Legislation
Monarchs on the Line: How Lawmakers Are Trying to Save America’s Iconic Butterfly | BillTrack50
An exploration of new legislation aimed at halting declines in Monarch butterfly populations in the U.S.
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October 2, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Monarch butterflies are iconic — but their habitat isn’t keeping up. Our latest blog explores new state bills and a proposed ESA threatened listing aimed at saving this migration miracle. 🌿🦋
Read now: billtrack50.com/info/blog/mo...
#MonarchButterfly #PollinatorProtection #Legislation
Read now: billtrack50.com/info/blog/mo...
#MonarchButterfly #PollinatorProtection #Legislation
Incarcerated firefighters fight fires — but can’t fight for a career afterward. 🚒
Our new episode explores CA’s AB 1380 and its promise (and challenges).
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#Justice #Wildfire #AB1380 #Reentry
Our new episode explores CA’s AB 1380 and its promise (and challenges).
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#Justice #Wildfire #AB1380 #Reentry
October 1, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Incarcerated firefighters fight fires — but can’t fight for a career afterward. 🚒
Our new episode explores CA’s AB 1380 and its promise (and challenges).
🎧 billtrack50.substack.com/p/clearing-a...
#Justice #Wildfire #AB1380 #Reentry
Our new episode explores CA’s AB 1380 and its promise (and challenges).
🎧 billtrack50.substack.com/p/clearing-a...
#Justice #Wildfire #AB1380 #Reentry
Remember the smoggy L.A. skies of the 70s? Nostalgia is back in fashion on Capitol Hill. The Fuel Emissions Freedom Act could make “air you can chew” trendy again.
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#FreedomToPollute #PublicHealth #ClimateAction
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#FreedomToPollute #PublicHealth #ClimateAction
September 23, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Remember the smoggy L.A. skies of the 70s? Nostalgia is back in fashion on Capitol Hill. The Fuel Emissions Freedom Act could make “air you can chew” trendy again.
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#FreedomToPollute #PublicHealth #ClimateAction
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#FreedomToPollute #PublicHealth #ClimateAction
🚗💨 The Fuel Emissions Freedom Act aims to erase clean car standards. Is it deregulation or “freedom to pollute”? Dive into our balanced breakdown of the bill’s stakes for health and states’ rights.
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#CleanAir #ClimatePolicy #FuelEmissionsFreedomAct
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#CleanAir #ClimatePolicy #FuelEmissionsFreedomAct
The Fuel Emissions Freedom Act | BillTrack50
An analysis of a congressional bill that would remove all fuel emissions regulations in the U.S.
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September 10, 2025 at 12:56 PM
🚗💨 The Fuel Emissions Freedom Act aims to erase clean car standards. Is it deregulation or “freedom to pollute”? Dive into our balanced breakdown of the bill’s stakes for health and states’ rights.
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#CleanAir #ClimatePolicy #FuelEmissionsFreedomAct
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#CleanAir #ClimatePolicy #FuelEmissionsFreedomAct
Do gig workers deserve overtime and safety protections? We dive into H.R. 1319, which could redefine “employee.” Is expanding the definition overdue—or overreach? Give it a listen and join the conversation. billtrack50.substack.com/p/who-counts...
#LaborLaw #WorkerRights #GigEconomy
#LaborLaw #WorkerRights #GigEconomy
August 27, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Do gig workers deserve overtime and safety protections? We dive into H.R. 1319, which could redefine “employee.” Is expanding the definition overdue—or overreach? Give it a listen and join the conversation. billtrack50.substack.com/p/who-counts...
#LaborLaw #WorkerRights #GigEconomy
#LaborLaw #WorkerRights #GigEconomy
Microschools are growing fast—but laws haven’t caught up. From Arizona’s embrace to New York’s oversight, states are rewriting the rules. Would you send your child to a microschool, or do you worry about accountability? Read more: www.billtrack50.com/info/blog/sm...
Small Schools, Big Questions: How States Are Wrestling with Microschooling | BillTrack50
An exploration of microsholling trends since 2020.
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August 21, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Microschools are growing fast—but laws haven’t caught up. From Arizona’s embrace to New York’s oversight, states are rewriting the rules. Would you send your child to a microschool, or do you worry about accountability? Read more: www.billtrack50.com/info/blog/sm...
Should you be able to take a paid sick day… for your cat? 🐾 New York lawmakers think so — and they’re not alone. From NYC to Italy, pet leave is going mainstream. Here’s why it’s more than just a ‘purrk'.
www.billtrack50.com/info/blog/wh... #SickLeaveForPets #LaborLaw #PolicyChange #PaidLeave
www.billtrack50.com/info/blog/wh... #SickLeaveForPets #LaborLaw #PolicyChange #PaidLeave
Who Let The Dogs Out | BillTrack50
A look at a New York Bill which allows paid sick leave for vet visits
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August 12, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Should you be able to take a paid sick day… for your cat? 🐾 New York lawmakers think so — and they’re not alone. From NYC to Italy, pet leave is going mainstream. Here’s why it’s more than just a ‘purrk'.
www.billtrack50.com/info/blog/wh... #SickLeaveForPets #LaborLaw #PolicyChange #PaidLeave
www.billtrack50.com/info/blog/wh... #SickLeaveForPets #LaborLaw #PolicyChange #PaidLeave
Who Counts as an Employee?
House bill HR 1319 represents the most significant proposed change to federal worker classification standards in decades.
Read the full analysis of the bill here: www.billtrack50.com/info/blog/is...
House bill HR 1319 represents the most significant proposed change to federal worker classification standards in decades.
Read the full analysis of the bill here: www.billtrack50.com/info/blog/is...
Who Counts as an Employee? | BillTrack50
An examination of HR 1319 which attempts to redefine the classification of workers as contractors.
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August 11, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Who Counts as an Employee?
House bill HR 1319 represents the most significant proposed change to federal worker classification standards in decades.
Read the full analysis of the bill here: www.billtrack50.com/info/blog/is...
House bill HR 1319 represents the most significant proposed change to federal worker classification standards in decades.
Read the full analysis of the bill here: www.billtrack50.com/info/blog/is...
The Shush Act
Should silencers for guns be deregulated, on health grounds? Or is it a slippery slope to further deregulation?
See full episode on BillTrack50: Beyond The Bill Number wherever you get your podcasts, or here: billtrack50.substack.com/p/silence-is...
#guns #firearms #suppressors
Should silencers for guns be deregulated, on health grounds? Or is it a slippery slope to further deregulation?
See full episode on BillTrack50: Beyond The Bill Number wherever you get your podcasts, or here: billtrack50.substack.com/p/silence-is...
#guns #firearms #suppressors
August 11, 2025 at 4:11 PM
The Shush Act
Should silencers for guns be deregulated, on health grounds? Or is it a slippery slope to further deregulation?
See full episode on BillTrack50: Beyond The Bill Number wherever you get your podcasts, or here: billtrack50.substack.com/p/silence-is...
#guns #firearms #suppressors
Should silencers for guns be deregulated, on health grounds? Or is it a slippery slope to further deregulation?
See full episode on BillTrack50: Beyond The Bill Number wherever you get your podcasts, or here: billtrack50.substack.com/p/silence-is...
#guns #firearms #suppressors