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        <text><![CDATA[ <p><b>Protect Our Prosecutors and Judges Act of 2020</b></p> <p>This bill allows active and retired criminal prosecutors and federal judges to carry a concealed firearm if they meet specified eligibility requirements, which include passing certain firearms qualification tests.</p>]]></text>
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