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        <text><![CDATA[ <p><b>Secure Communities and Safe Schools Act</b></p> <p>This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to prohibit the use of a grant awarded under the Urban Areas Security Initiative or the State Homeland Security Grant Program to purchase firearms and firearms accessories, such as ammunition, including for use by teachers. </p>]]></text>
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