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        <text><![CDATA[ <p><b>Eliminate From Regulators Opportunities to Nationalize The Internet in Every Respect Act or the E-FRONTIER Act</b></p> <p>This bill constrains the President and executive agencies from constructing, operating, or offering wholesale or retail service on a broadband network unless given authority to do so by Congress. </p> <p>The Government Accountability Office must study and report on potential threats facing U.S. broadband networks from China, Iran, Russia, and other foreign adversaries and the risks&nbsp;of using foreign equipment and services in U.S. broadband networks. </p>]]></text>
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        <text><![CDATA[ <p><b>Eliminate From Regulators Opportunities to Nationalize The Internet in Every Respect Act or the E-FRONTIER Act</b></p> <p>This bill constrains the President and executive agencies from constructing, operating, or offering wholesale or retail service on a broadband network unless given authority to do so by Congress. </p> <p>The Government Accountability Office must study and report on potential threats facing U.S. broadband networks from China, Iran, Russia, and other foreign adversaries and the risks&nbsp;of using foreign equipment and services in U.S. broadband networks. </p>]]></text>
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