Most Recent Bills

  • H. J. RES. 70 — Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed license amendment for the export to Israel of certain defense articles and services.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:321

    H. J. RES. 70 is a proposed resolution in the 119th Congress aiming for congressional disapproval of a license amendment that would allow the export of certain defense articles and services to Israel. The amendment, outlined in Transmittal No. DDTC 24–052, includes the...

    Simple Explanation

    H. J. RES. 70 is a plan from some people in the government to say, "No, let's not send extra special parts for certain bombs to Israel." They think there might be questions or concerns about doing that, but they don't explain what those are.

  • H. RES. 181 — Recognizing and celebrating the significance of Black History Month.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:512

    H. RES. 181 is a resolution recognizing and celebrating the significance of Black History Month. It highlights the historical and ongoing contributions of African-American labor in the United States, emphasizing themes such as the foundational role of Black labor from slavery through present...

    Simple Explanation

    H. RES. 181 is a plan from the House of Representatives to celebrate Black History Month by remembering and honoring the important things Black people have done throughout history. It also talks about how we need to keep helping Black workers today.

  • S. CON. RES. 8 — Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:232

    S. CON. RES. 8 supports the Local Radio Freedom Act, highlighting the importance of local radio stations and their current beneficial relationship with the music industry. The resolution urges Congress not to introduce any new fees, taxes, or royalties for playing music over...

    Simple Explanation

    S. CON. RES. 8 is about local radio stations and says that Congress shouldn't make them pay extra money to play music, so they can keep giving us free news and songs.

  • H. RES. 179 — Expressing support for the strengthening of United States-Africa partnerships in critical minerals development.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:616

    H. RES. 179 expresses the House of Representatives' support for strengthening partnerships between the United States and African countries in the area of critical minerals development. The resolution highlights the importance of these minerals for U.S. national security and economic interests...

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. House of Representatives wants to build stronger friendships with countries in Africa to help them dig up special rocks that are really important for making things like phones and cars, so America doesn't have to depend too much on other countries like China.

  • H. R. 1816 — To establish requirements relating to certification of small business concerns owned and controlled by women for certain purposes, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,084

    H.R. 1816, titled the “WOSB Accountability Act,” seeks to improve the certification process for small businesses owned and controlled by women. The bill prevents self-certified women-owned small businesses (WOSBs) from being counted toward certain government and agency goals...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 1816 is a bill that wants to make sure businesses owned by women follow certain rules to be officially recognized, so they can count towards special goals the government has. It works to keep things fair and clear by making sure everyone follows the same rules and checks if they are doing it right.

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