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        <text><![CDATA[ <p><strong>Invest in Our Democracy Act of 2019</strong></p> <p>This bill directs the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) to provide grants to institutions of higher education to reduce tuition for state or local election officials, employees of such election officials, and employees of the EAC who are enrolled in accredited certificate programs in election administration or cybersecurity at such institutions.</p>]]></text>
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