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On the recordAugust 9, 2026
The SMASH 2.0 Act would provide our communities with further protection from vector-borne diseases and their complications, promoting health and reducing healthcare costs.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

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Describing the benefits of the SMASH 2.0 Act.

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