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A temporary visa that lets U.S. employers hire foreign workers in specialty occupations that usually require at least a bachelor's degree, subject to an annual cap.

A law that limits partisan political activity by federal employees, such as campaigning while on duty or using their official authority to affect an election.

A federal program that funds local early childhood education, health and nutrition services for young children from low-income families.

The HHS agency that funds health care for people who are uninsured or live in underserved areas, including community health centers, and oversees the 340B drug pricing program and the organ transplant system.

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In Bills:H.R. 2493

A tax-advantaged savings account for medical expenses, available to people with a high-deductible health plan. Contributions, growth and withdrawals for medical costs are tax-free.

In Bills:S. 3386

A measure received from the other chamber that is kept at the presiding officer's desk instead of being sent to committee, so it can be taken up directly on the floor.

The 1965 law that authorizes most federal student aid, including Pell Grants and federal student loans, and aid to colleges.

In Bills:H.R. 6472

The federal fund, paid for mostly by gasoline and diesel taxes, that finances highway and public transit programs.

The House calendar for public measures that do not raise revenue or spend money, including most resolutions.

HUD's main rental assistance program, often called Section 8. Local housing agencies give low-income families vouchers that cover part of the rent on a private home or apartment.