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H. RES. 52 — Recognizing and honoring the work of community organizations and individuals who create and maintain services and educational programs for marginalized groups ensuring the resilience and prosperity of members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
January 16, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:359
H. RES. 52 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives to recognize and honor community organizations and individuals who support and educate marginalized groups, particularly those in the LGBTQIA+ community. The resolution highlights the importance of safe community spaces...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 52 is a way for the House of Representatives to say "thank you" to people and groups who help make the world a better place for LGBTQIA+ people. It talks about how important it is to keep these safe and happy places but doesn't actually say how we'll do it.
H. J. RES. 19 — To acknowledge the courage and sacrifice of veterans of the Vietnam war and formally apologize for the treatment they received upon returning home.
January 15, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:347
The joint resolution H. J. RES. 19 acknowledges the bravery and sacrifices of Vietnam War veterans and formally apologizes for the negative treatment they encountered upon returning home. It highlights the significant role played by the U.S. Armed Forces during the Vietnam War, mentions the...
Simple Explanation
This bill says "thank you" and "sorry" to soldiers who fought in the Vietnam War because when they came home, people weren't nice to them. It asks the President to say the same things and wants schools to teach kids more about what those soldiers went through.
H. RES. 45 — Honoring Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®, on reaching the historic milestone of 117 years of serving communities.
January 15, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:195
H. RES. 45 is a resolution that honors Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® for its 117 years of service in various communities. The sorority was founded in 1908 at Howard University and is dedicated to social improvement, high scholastic and ethical standards, and friendship among college...
Simple Explanation
This is a special way for the government to say "thank you" to a group called Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., which has been helping people and doing good things for 117 years. This group was started a long time ago by college women to make friends and work hard to make the world a better place, and they even have special people, like the Vice President, who are part of their team!
H. J. RES. 20 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters.
January 15, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:279
H. J. RES. 20 is a joint resolution allowing Congress to disapprove a specific rule from the Department of Energy. This rule involves energy conservation standards for consumer gas-fired instantaneous water heaters, which was published in the Federal Register on December 26,...
Simple Explanation
H. J. RES. 20 is like asking to cancel a new rule about saving power with certain water heaters. If Congress agrees, the rule will go away, and the water heaters won't have to follow the new power-saving ideas.
H. RES. 47 — Concerning the National Collegiate Athletic Association policy for eligibility in women’s sports.
January 15, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:278
H. RES. 47 addresses the National Collegiate Athletic Association's (NCAA) policy on eligibility in women's sports. It argues that allowing transgender-identifying males to compete in women's sports undermines the safety and fairness for female athletes. The resolution calls on the NCAA to...
Simple Explanation
In a new rule, some lawmakers say that only people who are born as girls should play in girls' sports at school. They are asking the people in charge of school sports to change the rules and not let transgender boys join girls' teams.

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