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        <text><![CDATA[ <p><b>Defending Religious Accommodations for Military Members Act of 2022</b></p> <p>This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to audit the religious accommodations relating to COVID-19 for the Armed Forces to ensure all applicable federal laws, and guidance and policies of the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and each military department were followed.</p>]]></text>
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