Recent Votes
To allow otherwise eligible Israeli nationals to receive E-2 nonimmigrant visas if similarly situated United States nationals are eligible for similar nonimmigrant status in Israel.
Mar 19, 2012 · Floor
Jumpstart Our Business Startups
Mar 8, 2012 · Floor
Jumpstart Our Business Startups
Mar 8, 2012 · Floor
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3606) to increase American job creation and economic growth by improving access to the public capital markets for emerging growth companies.
Mar 7, 2012 · Floor
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3606) to increase American job creation and economic growth by improving access to the public capital markets for emerging growth companies.
Mar 7, 2012 · Floor
Bureau of Reclamation Small Conduit Hydropower Development and Rural Jobs Act of 2012
Mar 7, 2012 · Floor
Bureau of Reclamation Small Conduit Hydropower Development and Rural Jobs Act of 2012
Mar 7, 2012 · Floor
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2842) to authorize all Bureau of Reclamation conduit facilities for hydropower development under Federal Reclamation law, and for other purposes.
Mar 6, 2012 · Floor
To apply the countervailing duty provisions of the Tariff Act of 1930 to nonmarket economy countries, and for other purposes.
Mar 6, 2012 · Floor
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 401 Old Dixie Highway in Jupiter, Florida, as the "Roy Schallern Rood Post Office Building".
Mar 5, 2012 · Floor
Condemning the Government of Iran for its continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy.
Mar 1, 2012 · Floor
St. Croix River Crossing Project Authorization Act
Mar 1, 2012 · Floor
Directing the Office of the Historian to compile oral histories from current and former Members of the House of Representatives involved in the historic and annual Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, marches, as well as the civil rights movement in general, for the purposes of expanding or augmenting the historic record and for public dissemination and education.
Mar 1, 2012 · Floor
Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act
Feb 29, 2012 · Floor
Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act
Feb 29, 2012 · Floor
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1837) to address certain water-related concerns on the San Joaquin River, and for other purposes.
Feb 29, 2012 · Floor
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1837) to address certain water-related concerns on the San Joaquin River, and for other purposes.
Feb 29, 2012 · Floor
Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education Act
Feb 28, 2012 · Floor
Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education Act
Feb 28, 2012 · Floor
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2117) to prohibit the Department of Education from overreaching into academic affairs and program eligibility under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965.
Feb 28, 2012 · Floor
Federal Restricted Buildings and Grounds Improvement Act of 2011
Feb 27, 2012 · ResolvingDifferences
Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012
Feb 17, 2012 · ResolvingDifferences
PIONEERS Act
Feb 16, 2012 · Floor
PIONEERS Act
Feb 16, 2012 · Floor
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 112 South 5th Street in Saint Charles, Missouri, as the "Lance Corporal Drew W. Weaver Post Office Building".
Feb 15, 2012 · Floor
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1100 Town and Country Commons in Chesterfield, Missouri, as the "Lance Corporal Matthew P. Pathenos Post Office Building".
Feb 15, 2012 · Floor
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 10 Main Street in East Rockaway, New York, as the "John J. Cook Post Office".
Feb 15, 2012 · Floor
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3408) to set clear rules for the development of United States oil shale resources, to promote shale technology research and development, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3813) to amend title 5, United States Code, to secure the annuities of Federal civilian employees, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7) to authorize funds for Federal-aid highway, public transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs, and for other purposes.
Feb 15, 2012 · Floor
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3408) to set clear rules for the development of United States oil shale resources, to promote shale technology research and development, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3813) to amend title 5, United States Code, to secure the annuities of Federal civilian employees, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7) to authorize funds for Federal-aid highway, public transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs, and for other purposes.
Feb 15, 2012 · Floor
Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012
Feb 9, 2012 · ResolvingDifferences
STOCK Act
Feb 9, 2012 · Floor
Expedited Legislative Line-Item Veto and Rescissions Act of 2012
Feb 8, 2012 · Floor
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3521) to amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to provide for a legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of rescissions, and for other purposes.
Feb 8, 2012 · Floor
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3521) to amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to provide for a legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of rescissions, and for other purposes.
Feb 8, 2012 · Floor
Budget and Accounting Transparency Act of 2012
Feb 7, 2012 · Floor
Budget and Accounting Transparency Act of 2012
Feb 7, 2012 · Floor
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3581) to amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to increase transparency in Federal budgeting, and for other purposes.
Feb 7, 2012 · Floor
CPRA
Feb 7, 2012 · Floor
CPRA
Feb 7, 2012 · Floor
To provide the Quileute Indian Tribe Tsunami and Flood Protection, and for other purposes.
Feb 7, 2012 · Floor
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1734) to decrease the deficit by realigning, consolidating, selling, disposing, and improving the efficiency of Federal buildings and other civilian real property, and for other purposes.
Feb 6, 2012 · Floor
FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012
Feb 3, 2012 · ResolvingDifferences
Baseline Reform Act of 2012
Feb 3, 2012 · Floor
Baseline Reform Act of 2012
Feb 3, 2012 · Floor
Pro-Growth Budgeting Act of 2012
Feb 2, 2012 · Floor
Pro-Growth Budgeting Act of 2012
Feb 2, 2012 · Floor
Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012
Feb 2, 2012 · ResolvingDifferences
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3578) to amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to reform the budget baseline, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3582) to amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to provide for macro-economic analysis of the impact of legislation.
Feb 2, 2012 · Floor
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3578) to amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to reform the budget baseline, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3582) to amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to provide for macro-economic analysis of the impact of legislation.
Feb 2, 2012 · Floor
WIN for Children and Families Act
Feb 2, 2012 · Floor
To extend the pay limitation for Members of Congress and Federal employees.
Feb 2, 2012 · Floor
Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act of 2011
Feb 2, 2012 · Floor
Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act of 2011
Feb 1, 2012 · Floor
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1173) to repeal the CLASS program.
Jan 31, 2012 · Floor
Ultralight Aircraft Smuggling Prevention Act of 2012
Jan 25, 2012 · Floor
Buffalo Soldiers in the National Parks Study Act
Jan 25, 2012 · Floor
Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012
Jan 24, 2012 · ResolvingDifferences
World War II Memorial Prayer Act of 2012
Jan 24, 2012 · Floor
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the passage of a fiscal year 2013 Federal budget is of national importance.
Jan 24, 2012 · Floor
Rota Cultural and Natural Resources Study Act
Jan 24, 2012 · Floor
Permanent Electronic Duck Stamp Act of 2012
Jan 23, 2012 · Floor
Relating to the disapproval of the President's exercise of authority to increase the debt limit, as submitted under section 3101A of title 31, United States Code, on January 12, 2012.
Jan 18, 2012 · Floor
Addressing a motion to proceed under section 3101A of title 31, United States Code.
Jan 18, 2012 · Floor
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding any final measure to extend the payroll tax holiday, extend Federally funded unemployment insurance benefits, or prevent decreases in reimbursement for physicians who provide care to Medicare beneficiaries.
Dec 20, 2011 · Floor
Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012
Dec 20, 2011 · ResolvingDifferences
Raising a question of the privileges of the House.
Dec 20, 2011 · Floor
Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012
Dec 20, 2011 · ResolvingDifferences
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 3630) to provide incentives for the creation of jobs, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 501) expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding any final measure to extend the payroll tax holiday, extend Federally funded unemployment insurance benefits, or prevent decreases in reimbursement for physicians who provide care to Medicare beneficiaries; and for other purposes.
Dec 20, 2011 · Floor
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 3630) to provide incentives for the creation of jobs, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 501) expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding any final measure to extend the payroll tax holiday, extend Federally funded unemployment insurance benefits, or prevent decreases in reimbursement for physicians who provide care to Medicare beneficiaries; and for other purposes.
Dec 20, 2011 · Floor
Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2012
Dec 16, 2011 · Floor
Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 3672.
Dec 16, 2011 · Floor
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012
Dec 16, 2011 · ResolvingDifferences
Sugar Loaf Fire Protection District Land Exchange Act of 2011
Dec 16, 2011 · Floor
Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
Dec 16, 2011 · ResolvingDifferences
Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2055) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3672) making appropriations for disaster relief requirements for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 94) directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 3672; and for other purposes.
Dec 16, 2011 · Floor
Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2055) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3672) making appropriations for disaster relief requirements for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 94) directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 3672; and for other purposes.
Dec 16, 2011 · Floor
To provide for the conveyance of certain property from the United States to the Maniilaq Association located in Kotzebue, Alaska.
Dec 15, 2011 · Floor
Rattlesnake Mountain Public Access Act of 2011
Dec 15, 2011 · Floor
United States Marshals Service 225th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act
Dec 15, 2011 · Floor
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
Dec 14, 2011 · ResolvingDifferences
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
Dec 14, 2011 · ResolvingDifferences
To designate the property between the United States Federal Courthouse and the Ed Jones Building located at 109 South Highland Avenue in Jackson, Tennessee, as the "M.D. Anderson Plaza" and to authorize the placement of a historical/identification marker on the grounds recognizing the achievements and philanthropy of M.D. Anderson.
Dec 14, 2011 · Floor
Fallen Heroes of 9/11 Act
Dec 14, 2011 · Floor
Iran, North Korea, and Syria Nonproliferation Reform and Modernization Act of 2011
Dec 14, 2011 · Floor
Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012
Dec 14, 2011 · Floor
Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 1540) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2012 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; and providing for proceedings during the period from December 16, 2011, through January 16, 2012.
Dec 14, 2011 · Floor
Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 1540) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2012 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; and providing for proceedings during the period from December 16, 2011, through January 16, 2012.
Dec 14, 2011 · Floor
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 8 West Silver Street in Westfield, Massachusetts, as the "William T. Trant Post Office Building".
Dec 13, 2011 · Floor
Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012
Dec 13, 2011 · Floor
Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012
Dec 13, 2011 · Floor
A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to extend the authority of the United States Postal Service to issue a semipostal to raise funds for breast cancer research.
Dec 13, 2011 · Floor
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 15455 Manchester Road in Ballwin, Missouri, as the "Specialist Peter J. Navarro Post Office Building".
Dec 13, 2011 · Floor
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3630) to provide incentives for the creation of jobs, and for other purposes.
Dec 13, 2011 · Floor
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3630) to provide incentives for the creation of jobs, and for other purposes.
Dec 13, 2011 · Floor
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3630) to provide incentives for the creation of jobs, and for other purposes.
Dec 13, 2011 · Floor
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 14901 Adelfa Drive in La Mirada, California, as the "Wayne Grisham Post Office".
Dec 13, 2011 · Floor
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 170 Evergreen Square SW in Pine City, Minnesota, as the "Master Sergeant Daniel L. Fedder Post Office".
Dec 12, 2011 · Floor
Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act of 2011
Dec 8, 2011 · Floor
Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act of 2011
Dec 8, 2011 · Floor
Synthetic Drug Control Act of 2011
Dec 8, 2011 · Floor
Sponsored Bills
FUTURE STEM Act
HR 3703 · 112th Congress
National Forest Roadless Area Conservation Act
HR 3465 · 112th Congress
Marine and Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Promotion Act of 2011
HR 2994 · 112th Congress
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the investment tax credit for combined heat and power system property.
HR 2750 · 112th Congress
To amend the National Trails System Act to provide for a study of the Cascadia Marine Trail.
HR 2490 · 112th Congress
Domestic Fuel for Enhancing National Security Act of 2011
HR 1847 · 112th Congress
Offshore Drilling Safety Improvement Act
HR 1520 · 112th Congress
Oil Independence for a Stronger America Act of 2010
HR 6564 · 111th Congress
Domestic Fuel for Enhancing National Security Act of 2010
HR 6554 · 111th Congress
Defense Level Playing Field Act
HR 6540 · 111th Congress
To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to establish a position for a representative of Indian Tribes on the Joint Board overseeing the implementation of universal service, and for other purposes.
HR 6530 · 111th Congress
Marine and Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Promotion Act of 2010
HR 6344 · 111th Congress
Clean, Renewable Jet Fuel Act
HR 6343 · 111th Congress
Renewable Energy Jobs and Security Act
HR 5883 · 111th Congress
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2010
HR 5809 · 111th Congress
Congratulating the Washington Stealth for winning the National Lacrosse League Championship.
HRES 1546 · 111th Congress
Americans Making Power Act
HR 5692 · 111th Congress
Offshore Drilling Safety Improvement Act
HR 5634 · 111th Congress
Department of Justice Global Advisory Committee Authorization Act of 2010
HR 4970 · 111th Congress
To require the Attorney General to make recommendations to the Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision on policies and minimum standards to better protect public and officer safety.
HR 4969 · 111th Congress
Expressing disapproval of the House of Representatives with respect to the Department of Energy's motion with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to withdraw the license application for a high-level nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain with prejudice.
HRES 1209 · 111th Congress
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should adopt national policies and pursue international agreements to prevent ocean acidification, to study the impacts of ocean acidification, and to address the effects of ocean acidification on marine ecosystems and coastal economies.
HRES 989 · 111th Congress
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the investment tax credit for combined heat and power system property.
HR 4144 · 111th Congress
Geothermal Production Expansion Act
HR 3709 · 111th Congress
National Forest Roadless Area Conservation Act
HR 3692 · 111th Congress
Establishing Grants for College Access and Completion Act of 2009
HR 3259 · 111th Congress
Community Gardens Act of 2009
HR 3225 · 111th Congress
Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation Grand Coulee Dam Equitable Compensation Settlement Act
HR 3097 · 111th Congress
Spectrum Relocation Improvement Act of 2009
HR 3019 · 111th Congress
To authorize the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to issue a certificate of documentation with a coastwise endorsement for the vessel GULF DIVER IV.
HR 2694 · 111th Congress
Webcaster Settlement Act of 2009
HR 2344 · 111th Congress
National Clean Energy Superhighways Act of 2009
HR 2211 · 111th Congress
21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act
HR 2212 · 111th Congress
Marine Renewable Energy Promotion Act of 2009
HR 2148 · 111th Congress
Low Carbon Fuel Standard Act of 2009
HR 1787 · 111th Congress
Emission Migration Prevention with Long-term Output Yields Act
HR 1759 · 111th Congress
Valerie Plame Wilson Compensation Act
HR 1773 · 111th Congress
Black Carbon Emissions Reduction Act of 2009
HR 1760 · 111th Congress
Cascadia Marine Trail Study Act
HR 1641 · 111th Congress
Clean Energy Corps Act
HR 1394 · 111th Congress
Safe Drug Disposal Act of 2009
HR 1191 · 111th Congress
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 10355 Northeast Valley Road in Rollingbay, Washington, as the "John 'Bud' Hawk Post Office".
HR 955 · 111th Congress
Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2009
HR 411 · 111th Congress
Arctic Climate Preservation Act
HR 7250 · 110th Congress
Spectrum Relocation Improvement Act of 2008
HR 7207 · 110th Congress
Carbon Leakage Prevention Act
HR 7146 · 110th Congress
Webcaster Settlement Act of 2008
HR 7084 · 110th Congress
Energy Conservation Corps Act of 2008
HR 7050 · 110th Congress
21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act
HR 7018 · 110th Congress
United States Climate Action Now Act
HR 6739 · 110th Congress
National Bioenergy Partnership Act
HR 6738 · 110th Congress
To amend the National Trails System Act to provide for a study of the Cascadia Marine Trail.
HR 6740 · 110th Congress
To amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to authorize noncompetitive leasing of certain areas adjoining other lands for which a qualified company or individual holds a preexisting legal right to develop geothermal resources, and for other purposes.
HR 6673 · 110th Congress
Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation Grand Coulee Dam Equitable Compensation Settlement Act
HR 6547 · 110th Congress
Renewable Energy Jobs and Security Act
HR 6401 · 110th Congress
Polar Bear Seas Protection Act
HR 6057 · 110th Congress
Disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership.
HJRES 79 · 110th Congress
National Diabetes Coordinator Act of 2008
HR 4836 · 110th Congress
Media Ownership Act of 2007
HR 4835 · 110th Congress
Charlie W. Norwood Living Organ Donation Act
HRES 837 · 110th Congress
Rural Clean Energy Superhighways Act
HR 4059 · 110th Congress
Directing the Committee on the Judiciary to investigate whether Alberto R. Gonzales, Attorney General of the United States, should be impeached for high crimes and misdemeanors.
HRES 589 · 110th Congress
Tailpipe Pollution Standards Act
HR 3083 · 110th Congress
Advanced Design in Energy for Living Efficiently Act of 2007
HR 3031 · 110th Congress
New Apollo Energy Act of 2007
HR 2809 · 110th Congress
National Forest Roadless Area Conservation Act
HR 2516 · 110th Congress
Polar Bear Protection Act of 2007
HR 2327 · 110th Congress
To provide a reduction in the aggregate greenhouse gas emissions per unit of energy consumed by vehicles and aircraft, and for other purposes.
HR 2215 · 110th Congress
Internet Radio Equality Act
HR 2060 · 110th Congress
Marine and Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Promotion Act
HR 2036 · 110th Congress
Industrial Cogeneration Act of 2007
HR 2001 · 110th Congress
Supporting the goal and mission of America Recycles Day.
HCONRES 122 · 110th Congress
Patient Protection and Innovative Biologic Medicines Act of 2007
HR 1956 · 110th Congress
Bristol Bay Protection Act
HR 1957 · 110th Congress
Health Care for Hybrids Act
HR 1920 · 110th Congress
Wireless Innovation Act of 2007
HR 1597 · 110th Congress
Consumer Telephone Records Protection Act of 2007
HR 852 · 110th Congress
Home Energy Generation Act
HR 729 · 110th Congress
Get Real Incentives to Drive Plug-in Act
HR 589 · 110th Congress
Valerie Plame Wilson Compensation Act
HR 501 · 110th Congress
Minidoka National Historic Site Act
HR 161 · 110th Congress
Bainbridge Island Japanese American Monument Act of 2006
HR 5817 · 109th Congress
American Broadband for Communities Act
HR 5085 · 109th Congress
Oil Spill Prevention Act of 2005
HR 4724 · 109th Congress
Health Care for Hybrids Act
HR 4370 · 109th Congress
Supporting the goal and mission of America Recycles Day.
HCONRES 289 · 109th Congress
Children's Health Equity Technical Amendment Act of 2005
HR 4150 · 109th Congress
National Forest Roadless Area Conservation Act
HR 3563 · 109th Congress
New Apollo Energy Act of 2005
HR 2828 · 109th Congress
National Marine Scholarship Act of 2005
HR 1191 · 109th Congress
To require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to revoke the authority granted to Enron to sell electricity at market rates and to prohibit Enron from enforcing certain contract provisions, and for other purposes.
HR 5049 · 108th Congress
E-mail Privacy Act of 2004
HR 4956 · 108th Congress
Children's Health Equity Technical Amendments Act of 2004
HR 4692 · 108th Congress
Computer Software Privacy and Control Act
HR 4255 · 108th Congress
Home Energy Generation Act
HR 3509 · 108th Congress
Medicare Audiologic Rehabilitation Act of 2003
HR 3464 · 108th Congress
Teachers For Tomorrow Act of 2003
HR 2678 · 108th Congress
Community Telecommunications Planning Act of 2003
HR 2530 · 108th Congress
Safe Disposal of Low-Level Radioactive Waste Act
HR 2508 · 108th Congress
National Forest Roadless Area Conservation Act
HR 2369 · 108th Congress
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