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        <text><![CDATA[ <p><strong>Fairness for Immigrant Families Act</strong></p> <p>This bill addresses various immigration-related issues, including by (1) repealing certain provisions barring an alien from admission into the United States if that alien had been previously removed, (2) making it unlawful to fraudulently provide immigration services or make certain misrepresentations related to such services, and (3) establishing a National Office of New Americans to support the integration of immigrants and refugees. </p>]]></text>
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