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H. RES. 377 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 276) to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the ‘‘Gulf of America”, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 881) to establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes.
May 06, 2025
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:119
Words:403
H. RES. 377 allows the House of Representatives to consider two specific bills. The first bill, H.R. 276, proposes changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America," and the resolution waives any objections to discussing this bill. The second...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 377 is about the House of Representatives talking about two plans: one wants to change the name of the "Gulf of Mexico" to the "Gulf of America," and the other wants to stop giving money to colleges linked to something called "Confucius Institutes."
S. RES. 206 — Supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2025.
May 06, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:260
S. RES. 206 is a resolution in the Senate recognizing National Nurses Week, observed from May 6 through May 12, 2025. It acknowledges the critical role nurses play in delivering safe and high-quality health care, as well as the leadership they provide within the health care...
Simple Explanation
S. RES. 206 is a plan by the U.S. Senate to celebrate nurses and all the great work they do, from May 6 to May 12, 2025. It's like a special week to say "thank you" to nurses for taking care of people and keeping everyone healthy.
S. RES. 205 — Condemning recent attacks on the free press by President Donald J. Trump and reaffirming the United States commitment to preserving and protecting freedom of the press as a cornerstone of democracy.
May 06, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:289
The resolution, S. RES. 205, condemns President Donald J. Trump's actions and rhetoric aimed at restricting press freedoms and attacking the media. It emphasizes the importance of a free and independent press in maintaining democracy and holding the government accountable. The resolution...
Simple Explanation
The Senate wrote a message saying that everyone should be free to write news without being bullied, and they especially don't like how President Trump said mean things about reporters. They want to make sure that telling the truth in the news is safe and important all around the world.
S. 97 — To require SelectUSA to coordinate with State-level economic development organizations to increase foreign direct investment in semiconductor-related manufacturing and production.
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May 06, 2025
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:119
Words:1,066
The bill S. 97, titled the “Securing Semiconductor Supply Chains Act,” requires SelectUSA, a program under the Department of Commerce, to work with State-level economic development organizations to boost foreign investment in U.S. semiconductor manufacturing and production....
Simple Explanation
The Securing Semiconductor Supply Chains Act wants a group called SelectUSA to work with state teams to get more companies from other countries to build important computer parts in the U.S., but without extra money or clear instructions on how to do it.
S. 260 — To amend the Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Act to require hygienic handling of breast milk and baby formula by security screening personnel of the Transportation Security Administration and personnel of private security companies providing security screening, and for other purposes.
May 06, 2025
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:119
Words:781
The Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act requires that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and private security companies handle breast milk and baby formula hygienically during airport security screenings. The act mandates the TSA to...
Simple Explanation
Imagine when you go on an airplane and take special milk for babies. This bill says airport workers must be extra careful and keep the milk clean during security checks, like making sure hands are clean, so no yucky stuff gets in the milk.

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