Relating to a national emergency by the President on April 2, 2025.

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Bill ID: 119/hjres/91
Last Updated: October 9, 2025

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Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]

ID: M001137

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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1529)

April 9, 2025

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Bill Summary

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the esteemed members of Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we?

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The main purpose of HJRES 91 is to pretend that Congress is actually doing something about the President's abuse of executive power. The objective? To terminate a national emergency declared by the President on April 2, 2025, because, you know, emergencies are so last season.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** The bill is a whopping two sentences long. I'm sure it took the collective genius of the sponsors hours to craft such a masterpiece. The "key provision" is that Congress is using its authority under the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622) to terminate the national emergency declared by the President. Wow, what a bold move! It's not like they're just going through the motions or anything.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The affected parties are, of course, the President and his ego. The stakeholders? Well, that would be the voters who actually believe this bill will accomplish something meaningful. Ha! Let me put on my surprised face.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** The potential impact is zero. Zilch. Nada. This bill is a symbolic gesture, a Potemkin village of legislative action. It's a way for Congress to pretend they're doing their job while actually doing nothing. The implications? Well, it implies that Congress is more interested in grandstanding than actual governance.

Diagnosis: **Acute Case of Legislative Theateritis**

Symptoms:

* Grandiose language * Lack of substance * Overemphasis on symbolism over action * Complete disregard for the intelligence of voters

Treatment: **Administer a healthy dose of skepticism and contempt**. Repeat as necessary until Congress actually starts doing its job.

Prognosis: **Poor**. This bill will likely die in committee, or if it does pass, it'll be vetoed by the President. But hey, at least we got to watch the kabuki theater performance.

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Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$186,800
28 donors
PACs
$500
Organizations
$13,000
Committees
$0
Individuals
$171,800
1
POLITICAL COMMITTEE, NWF ACTION FUND
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$500
1
AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY
2 transactions
$5,800
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AGUA CALIENTE BAN OF CAHUILLA INDIANS
1 transaction
$3,300
3
US MARSHALS SERVICES
1 transaction
$2,900
4
HUNTON ANDREWS KURTH LLP
1 transaction
$1,000

No committee contributions found

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SMITH, DYAN
2 transactions
$16,600
2
HOGAN, PATRICK F
1 transaction
$13,200
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HOLDEN, RONALD
1 transaction
$13,200
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VANDEWALLE, LOLA L
1 transaction
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SINGER, PAUL
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SABIN, ANDREW
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BELTRAME, MARC
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WOLL, MARGO
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SCHWARZMAN, CHRISTINE
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CROWN, LESTER
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LIPPMAN, MARIE C.
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Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 10 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Rep. Neal, Richard E. [D-MA-1]

ID: N000015

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WICKIUP CABINS
Organization LEAD, SD
$500
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WICKIUP CABINS
Organization LEAD, SD
$500
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POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS
Organization ATMORE, AL
$3,300
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$3,300
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Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$3,300
Jun 5, 2023
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CHOCTAW NATION OF OKLAHOMA
Organization DURANT, OK
$1,000
Oct 14, 2024
7
CHOCKTAW NATION OF OKLAHOMA
Organization DURANT, OK
$825
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8
REA, CHARLIE
SELF BUSINESS OWNER
Individual ABERDEEN, SD
$3,300
Mar 21, 2024
9
REIMNITZ, BOYD
SELF BUISNESS OWNER
Individual MITCHELL, SD
$3,300
Mar 21, 2024
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THIBODEAUX, MICHAEL
SELF BUSINESS OWNER
Individual POWAY, CA
$3,300
Feb 13, 2024

Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2]

ID: L000560

Top Contributors

10

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SWINOMISH INDIAN TRIBAL COMMUNITY
Organization LA CONNER, WA
$3,300
Dec 28, 2023
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SWINOMISH INDIAN TRIBAL COMMUNITY
Organization LA CONNER, WA
$3,300
Dec 28, 2023
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THE TULALIP TRIBES OF WASHINGTON
Organization TULALIP, WA
$3,300
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CHOCTAW NATION OF OKLAHOMA
Organization DURANT, OK
$3,300
Apr 26, 2024
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LUMMI INDIAN BUSINESS COUNCIL
Organization BELLINGHAM, WA
$3,300
May 8, 2024
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PUYALLUP TRIBE OF INDIANS
Organization TACOMA, WA
$3,300
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THE TULALIP TRIBES OF WASHINGTON
Organization TULALIP, WA
$3,300
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$3,300
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Organization TACOMA, WA
$2,900
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THE CHICKASAW NATION
Organization ADA, OK
$2,000
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Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1]

ID: D000617

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Organization TACOMA, WA
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$3,300
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$3,300
Mar 31, 2023
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Organization AUBURN, WA
$3,300
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Organization TULALIP, WA
$3,300
Jun 30, 2023
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Organization TACOMA, WA
$3,300
Jun 28, 2024
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THE TULALIP TRIBES OF WASHINGTON
Organization TULALIP, WA
$3,300
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MUCKLESHOOT INDIAN TRIBE
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$3,300
Aug 13, 2024

Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20]

ID: C001091

Top Contributors

10

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CASTRO, JOHN ANTHONY
CCM MANSFIELD, TX
$677
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CHEROKEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA
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$1,000
Dec 13, 2023
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ALABAMA COUSHATTA TRIBE
Organization WOODVILLE, TX
$1,000
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QUINONES, KARLA
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual SAN ANTONIO, TX
$5,000
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SNEIDER, ARTURO
PRIMESTOR DEVELOPMENT INC. REAL ESTATE
Individual CULVER CITY, CA
$3,300
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RAMIREZ, DANIEL N.
MONTY & RAMIREZ ATTORNEY
Individual HOUSTON, TX
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PARKER, ALEXANDRA
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual PALO ALTO, CA
$3,300
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PARKER, ALEXANDRA
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual PALO ALTO, CA
$3,300
Mar 22, 2024
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PARKER, SEAN
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual PALO ALTO, CA
$3,300
Mar 22, 2024
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PARKER, SEAN
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual PALO ALTO, CA
$3,300
Mar 22, 2024

Rep. Stanton, Greg [D-AZ-4]

ID: S001211

Top Contributors

10

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AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY
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$3,300
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$3,300
May 31, 2023
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FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
Organization ROHNERT PARK, CA
$3,300
May 31, 2023
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GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY
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$3,300
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$3,300
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$2,000
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$1,700
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$1,500
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ONEIDA NATION
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$1,000
Jul 31, 2023

Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9]

ID: K000375

Top Contributors

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EPPERLY, MATTHEW THOMAS
CHARTWELL STRATEGY GROUP MANAGING DIRECTOR
Individual BETHESDA, MD
$3,300
Mar 30, 2023
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WORLEY, RICHARD
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual EDGARTOWN, MA
$3,300
Feb 19, 2024
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MCCANN, WILLIAM J.
STRATEGIC MARKETING INNOVATIONS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
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$3,300
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FISH, JOHN F.
SUFFOLK CONSTRUCTION CEO
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$3,300
Jun 28, 2024
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MCCARTNEY, CHRISTINE B.
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual OSTERVILLE, MA
$3,300
Jun 6, 2024
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WEQUASSETT RESORT AND GOLF CLUB PARTNER
Individual HARWICH, MA
$3,300
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ABRAHAM, ANDREW
KECHES LAWYER
Individual MILTON, MA
$3,300
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FLAHERTY, SEAN C.
KECHES LAW GROUP ATTORNEY
Individual BRIDGEWATER, MA
$3,300
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GREEN, LAWRENCE ALAN
RENTALS UNLIMITED CEO
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$3,300
Jul 24, 2023
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LEITER, DAVID J.
PLURUS STRATEGIES LLC CONSULTANT
Individual WASHINGTON, DC
$3,300
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Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]

ID: C001078

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10

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FOR SENATE, MARSDEN
MARSDEN FOR SENATE COMMITTEE SENATOR
COM BURKE, VA
$250
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HUNTON ANDREWS KURTH LLP
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$2,900
Jun 22, 2023
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THE FAIRFAX GROUP PRESIDENT
Individual DELRAY BEACH, FL
$3,300
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TRONE, DAVID
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES REPRESENTATIVE
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$3,300
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MISENER, PAUL E
SELF-EMPLOYED LAWYER
Individual GREAT FALLS, VA
$3,300
Sep 21, 2023
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PUNARO, ARNOLD
PUNARO GROUP CONSULTANT
Individual MCLEAN, VA
$3,300
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PUNARO, ARNOLD
PUNARO GROUP CONSULTANT
Individual MCLEAN, VA
$3,300
Jul 25, 2023
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PUNARO, JULIA
RETIRED NONE
Individual MCLEAN, VA
$3,300
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PUNARO, JULIA
RETIRED NONE
Individual MCLEAN, VA
$3,300
Jul 25, 2023
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RABAUT, TOM W
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Individual GREAT FALLS, VA
$3,300
Sep 27, 2023

Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8]

ID: B001292

Top Contributors

10

1
TUNICA-BILOXI TRIBE OF LA
Organization MARKSVILLE, LA
$3,300
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Organization MARKSVILLE, LA
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Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,650
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Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,650
Jun 7, 2023
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CALVIN CAFRITZ ENTERPRISES MANAGER
Individual WASHINGTON, DC
$3,300
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HIRST, THOMSON M
N/A RETIRED
Individual ALEXANDRIA, VA
$3,300
Oct 11, 2024
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MURTAGH, PAUL
PRECISION X-RAY INC. BUSINESS OWNER
Individual ALEXANDRIA, VA
$3,300
Oct 5, 2024
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TOMPKINS, GRAVES
GENERAL ATLANTIC FINANCE
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$3,300
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MALLOY AUTO GROUP PRESIDENT
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ARNOLD, LAURA
ARNOLD VENTURES CO-FOUNDER
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Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11]

ID: S001207

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10

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SHERRILL, PETER W
RETIRED
Individual MOUNT VERNON, NY
$2,300
Apr 3, 2024
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FRASER, JOCELYN
Individual MT PLEASANT, SC
$1,000
Jun 17, 2024
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SANZONE, MICHAEL
HSBC BANK BANKER
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SETON HALL UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR
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$3,300
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NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual CHATHAM, NJ
$3,300
Oct 23, 2024
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$3,300
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NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual ENGLEWOOD, FL
$3,300
Nov 3, 2024
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NAGEL RICE, LLP ATTORNEY
Individual CHATHAM, NJ
$3,300
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MILLER, VALERIE
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual BROOKLYN, NY
$3,300
Oct 27, 2024

Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6]

ID: C001117

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OTOE MISSOURIA TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
Organization RED ROCK, OK
$3,300
Feb 28, 2024
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OTOE MISSOURIA TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
Organization RED ROCK, OK
$3,300
Feb 28, 2024
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TAMELING, GRETTA A.
N/A RETIRED
Individual WHEATON, IL
$3,500
Jul 9, 2024
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HUANG, CAROLINE B
N/A NOT-EMPLOYED
Individual BELMONT, MA
$3,300
Oct 24, 2024
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PRICE, RICHARD S
MESIROW FINANCIAL EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN
Individual HIGHLAND PARK, IL
$3,300
Oct 30, 2024
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SIMON, DEBORAH
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual CARMEL, IN
$3,300
Nov 7, 2024
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CAPITAL GROUP. FINANCE
Individual HILLSBOROUGH, CA
$3,300
Oct 7, 2023
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ANDREAE, CHRISTINE
SELF EMPLOYED WRITER/ARTIST
Individual BENTONVILLE, VA
$3,300
Oct 14, 2023
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ANDREAE, ERICA
SELF-EMPLOYED BUSINESS OWNER
Individual INDIANAPOLIS, IN
$3,300
Dec 9, 2023
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ANDREAE, MORGAN
CUMMINS ENGINEER
Individual INDIANAPOLIS, IN
$3,300
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