Most Recent Bills

  • S. J. RES. 28 — Disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to Defining Larger Participants of a Market for General-Use Digital Consumer Payment Applications.
    Status:Enrolled Bill
    Words:129

    S. J. RES. 28 expresses Congress's disapproval of a rule set by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. This rule was about defining what counts as larger participants in the market for digital payment apps used by consumers. Congress wants this rule to have no legal...

    Simple Explanation

    Congress wants to cancel a rule that said which companies are considered big players in the world of apps used to pay for things on your phone, because they didn’t agree with it, but they didn’t say exactly why.

  • S. RES. 179 — Recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:361

    S. RES. 179 is a resolution that acknowledges and supports National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. It highlights the importance of raising awareness about sexual violence, educating the public on prevention, and recognizing the support provided to survivors by...

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    S. RES. 179 is all about saying how important it is to talk about and stop sexual violence, cheering for those who help survivors, and helping people learn how to prevent it. But this plan doesn't have specific steps or money set aside to make it happen.

  • S. RES. 175 — Recognizing April 14, 2025, as World Quantum Day, and commemorating and supporting the goals of World Quantum Day.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:195

    S. RES. 175 recognizes April 14, 2025, as "World Quantum Day" and supports the observance of this day to promote an understanding of quantum science and technology. The resolution highlights the importance of quantum information science and its potential to solve problems...

    Simple Explanation

    S. RES. 175 says that April 14, 2025, will be "World Quantum Day," a special day to learn about quantum science, which is a kind of super-smart science that can help solve tricky problems. It encourages teachers to do fun activities with students about this science to make learning cool.

  • H. CON. RES. 27 — Expressing support for the work of open water lifeguards as first responders and emergency response providers.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:144

    H. CON. RES. 27 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives to express support for open water lifeguards, recognizing them as first responders and emergency response providers due to their lifesaving roles. It highlights the critical and risky work lifeguards...

    Simple Explanation

    This bill says that lifeguards at the beach do really important and brave work to keep people safe, just like firefighters and police officers, so they should be recognized and supported like them.

  • S. RES. 171 — Supporting the goals and ideals of National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:670

    The resolution, S. RES. 171, expresses support for "National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day" and highlights the significance of investing in the health, education, and leadership of young people affected by HIV/AIDS. It acknowledges challenges faced by young people, particularly...

    Simple Explanation

    S. RES. 171 wants everyone to support "National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day" and help young people who have HIV by giving them better healthcare and education. It also wants to teach people about HIV, be fair to everyone, and make sure young voices are heard.

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