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RS21051
Terrorism Legislation: Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act of 2001
Published Oct 26, 2001Updated Jun 20, 2025
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