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        <fullName>Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE]</fullName>
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        <text><![CDATA[ <p><strong>Communities Helping Invest through Property and Improvements Needed for Veterans Act or the CHIP IN for Veterans Act</strong></p> <p>This bill extends from 5 to 10 years the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) pilot program under which the VA may accept donations of property or facilities from specified entities (e.g., state or local authorities).<br> </p>]]></text>
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