Most Recent Bills

  • H. J. RES. 17 — Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:334

    H. J. RES. 17 proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to require that the country's total expenses do not exceed its income each fiscal year, unless two-thirds of Congress approve more spending. It mandates the President to submit a budget that aligns with this...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill is like a rule that says the United States must not spend more money than it earns each year, unless a big group of leaders agree to spend extra. It also wants the President to plan the budget to make sure spending and earning are balanced, but it allows some wiggle room just in case of surprises or emergencies.

  • H. RES. 35 — Recognizing the 112th Anniversary of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:185

    H. RES. 35 recognizes the 112th anniversary of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, which was founded on January 13, 1913. The resolution highlights the sorority's contributions through various programs to promote academic excellence, economic development, and community...

    Simple Explanation

    This bill is about saying "Happy Anniversary" to a special group called Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, which helps people with things like learning, health, and helping the community. It talks about how they've done lots of good things for over 100 years!

  • H. RES. 37 — Recognizing the 4th anniversary of the Trump administration’s Secretary of the Air Force announcing Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama, as the preferred location for United States Space Command Headquarters.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:317

    H. RES. 37 acknowledges the 4th anniversary of the decision to designate Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama, as the preferred location for the United States Space Command Headquarters. This resolution highlights the process and decision-making that took place during the Trump...

    Simple Explanation

    This document talks about celebrating the decision made four years ago to build a special base for space stuff in a place called Huntsville, Alabama. The people who wrote this document are unhappy that another place in Colorado was picked instead, and they think Huntsville should have another chance to be the chosen spot.

  • H. CON. RES. 3 — Expressing support for the Geneva Consensus Declaration on Promoting Women’s Health and Strengthening the Family and urging that the United States rejoin this historic declaration.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:456

    The resolution, H. CON. RES. 3, expresses support for the Geneva Consensus Declaration, which focuses on promoting women's health, protecting the family, and affirming the right to life. Congress acknowledges the commitments made in the Declaration to advance women's health,...

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Congress is talking about a special promise called the Geneva Consensus Declaration that is all about helping women stay healthy and keeping families strong. They want America to join this promise again and make sure it respects how each country can make their own rules, especially when it comes to things like deciding about healthcare and families.

  • H. RES. 36 — Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish the Committee on the Elimination of Nonessential Federal Programs.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:967

    The resolution H. RES. 36 proposes changes to the rules of the House of Representatives to set up a new committee focused on reducing unnecessary Federal programs. This committee would identify, review, and recommend changes or eliminations to Federal programs that are not...

    Simple Explanation

    The House of Representatives wants to make a special group to check if any government programs are like old toys we don't play with anymore. This group will suggest which ones we should keep, fix, or put away.

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