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Search Results: keywords:"118th congress"

H. R. 390 — To amend the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area Act of 1996 (Public Law 104–333; 54 U.S.C. 320101 note) to include all of Saratoga and Washington Counties in the boundaries of the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area.
November 26, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:543
H.R. 390 proposes an amendment to the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area Act of 1996. This bill aims to expand the boundaries of the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area to include all of Saratoga and Washington Counties in New York. The Secretary of the Interior is tasked with...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 390 is a plan to add two places called Saratoga and Washington Counties to a special area that celebrates history and culture along the Hudson River. Before doing this, a study needs to check if it's a good idea and if it can actually be done.
S. 3703 — To clarify that an issuer may exclude a shareholder proposal pursuant to section 240.14a–8(i) of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, without regard to whether that proposal relates to a significant social policy issue.
January 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:242
S. 3703 is a bill that allows companies to exclude certain shareholder proposals, even if these proposals deal with important social issues. This means that companies do not have to consider shareholder suggestions on significant social policy matters when they decide which...
Simple Explanation
S. 3703 is a bill that lets companies ignore some suggestions from people who own their stock, even if these suggestions are about big social problems. This makes it easier for companies to pick which ideas to look at and vote on.
S. 3938 — An Act To designate the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Lynchburg, Virginia, as the Private First Class Desmond T. Doss VA Clinic.
August 01, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:242
S. 3938 is a bill that proposes naming the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs located in Lynchburg, Virginia, as the “Private First Class Desmond T. Doss VA Clinic.” This means that the clinic will formally adopt this name after the...
Simple Explanation
The U.S. Senate passed a bill to name a veterans' health clinic in Lynchburg, Virginia, after a hero named Desmond T. Doss to honor him.
H. R. 9549 — An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 125 South 1st Avenue in Hillsboro, Oregon, as the Elizabeth Furse Post Office Building.
December 21, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:180
H. R. 9549 is a bill that aims to officially name a United States Postal Service facility located at 125 South 1st Avenue in Hillsboro, Oregon, as the "Elizabeth Furse Post Office Building." This designation implies that any reference to this postal facility in laws, maps,...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about giving a special name to a post office at 125 South 1st Avenue in Hillsboro, Oregon. It will be called the "Elizabeth Furse Post Office Building," so whenever anyone talks about this post office, they will use this new name.
H. R. 6633 — An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 9355 113th Street in Seminole, Florida, as the Army SSG Ryan Christian Knauss Memorial Post Office Building.
December 21, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:191
H. R. 6633 designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 9355 113th Street in Seminole, Florida, as the "Army SSG Ryan Christian Knauss Memorial Post Office Building." This act ensures that any references to this postal facility in laws or records will...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to name a certain post office in Seminole, Florida after a brave soldier named Ryan Christian Knauss. From now on, whenever people talk about this post office, they will use his name to remember him.
H. R. 10065 — An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 802 North Tancahua Street in Corpus Christi, Texas, as the Captain Robert E. Bob Batterson Post Office.
December 04, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:244
H. R. 10065 designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 802 North Tancahua Street in Corpus Christi, Texas, as the "Captain Robert E. 'Bob' Batterson Post Office." This bill ensures that all references to this postal facility in legal and official...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about changing the name of a post office in Corpus Christi, Texas, to be called the "Captain Robert E. 'Bob' Batterson Post Office." This means whenever someone talks about this post office in official documents, they will use its new special name.
H. R. 10072 — To amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to require reports to Congress on State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs, and for other purposes.
October 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:313
H. R. 10072 seeks to modify the Older Americans Act of 1965 by requiring annual reports to Congress on State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs. The bill mandates the Assistant Secretary to compile these reports and provide summaries to relevant Senate and House committees....
Simple Explanation
H. R. 10072 wants to make sure that Congress gets yearly reports about how well older people are being cared for in long-term care homes, so they can check if everything is going okay, kind of like how a teacher checks in to make sure students are learning.
S. 4803 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 31143 State Highway 65 in Pengilly, Minnesota, as the First Lieutenant Richard Arne Koski Post Office.
July 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:252
S. 4803 is a bill introduced in the United States Senate to name a postal facility. It proposes to designate the United States Postal Service facility at 31143 State Highway 65 in Pengilly, Minnesota, as the “First Lieutenant Richard Arne Koski Post Office.” The bill ensures...
Simple Explanation
This bill is about giving a special name to the Post Office in Pengilly, Minnesota. It suggests calling it the "First Lieutenant Richard Arne Koski Post Office" to honor this person.
S. RES. 733 — Honoring the life and legacy of Patrick Gottsch.
June 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:226
S. RES. 733 is a resolution presented in the Senate to honor the life and legacy of Patrick Gottsch. Gottsch was known for his work in rural and agricultural media, founding RFD-TV and other rural-focused media outlets to promote understanding of rural America's values and...
Simple Explanation
Patrick Gottsch made special TV channels to help people understand what it's like to live and work on farms. This resolution thanks him for his hard work and says "good job" to him and his family.
S. 3640 — An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 155 South Main Street in Mount Clemens, Michigan, as the Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Jefferson Post Office.
September 25, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:173
S. 3640 renames the United States Postal Service facility located at 155 South Main Street in Mount Clemens, Michigan, to the "Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Jefferson Post Office." Any mention of this postal facility in legal documents or other official records will now refer...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to change the name of a Post Office in Mount Clemens, Michigan, to honor a person named Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Jefferson. This means if you go to this postal building or read about it in official papers, it will now have this new name.
H. R. 7089 — To authorize the Diplomatic Security Services of the Department of State to investigate allegations of violations of conduct constituting offenses under chapter 77 of title 18, United States Code, and for other purposes.
January 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:347
H.R. 7089, also known as the “Global Anti-Human Trafficking Enhancement Act,” allows the Diplomatic Security Services of the Department of State to investigate international human trafficking cases, especially those involving foreign nationals or crimes committed outside of...
Simple Explanation
The bill lets a special group of people in charge of security for the U.S. government check out cases where people are being hurt and moved from one place to another, like a bad kind of travel, especially if these happen in other countries.
S. 4255 — To modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes.
May 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:554
S. 4255 proposes updating federal firearms laws to include newer technology and less-than-lethal weapons, such as devices that do not project at high speeds and are not meant to cause serious injuries. The bill exempts these less-than-lethal projectile devices from certain...
Simple Explanation
S. 4255 is a bill that wants to change some rules about guns to include new inventions like less-dangerous gadgets, so they aren't treated the same way as regular guns. This means these new gadgets wouldn't have extra taxes and rules that real guns do.
S. 4959 — To prohibit Federal agencies from implementing environmental justice standards when issuing rules, and for other purposes.
August 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:361
The bill S. 4959, known as the “Reducing Environmental Gamesmanship Act” or the “REG Act,” aims to limit federal agencies from using environmental justice standards when making rules, unless specifically required by law. It proposes that while administrating laws or issuing...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to stop government helpers from thinking about keeping the environment fair for everyone when they make new rules, unless a law specifically tells them to. It also wants to cancel some special orders that help protect the environment and fight climate change because it thinks they shouldn't guide decisions anymore.
H. J. RES. 98 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status.
January 12, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:182
H. J. RES. 98 is a resolution from the 118th Congress that aims to disapprove and nullify a rule made by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). This rule is related to the "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status." By passing this joint resolution, Congress intends...
Simple Explanation
Congress wants to stop a new rule that tells companies when they have to share responsibility for workers, like saying two people have to share chores. They passed a plan in the House that says this rule should be thrown out and not count anymore.
H. RES. 1066 — Calling for the immediate release of Mahmood Habibi, a United States citizen, who was wrongfully detained by the Taliban on August 10, 2022, and condemning the wrongful detention of United States citizens by the Taliban.
March 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:301
H. RES. 1066 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives on March 7, 2024, by Ms. Lofgren, which calls for the immediate release of Mahmood Habibi, a United States citizen detained by the Taliban. The resolution condemns the wrongful detention of U.S. citizens...
Simple Explanation
This bill is asking for a man from the United States, named Mahmood Habibi, to be let go by the Taliban, a group that has locked him up without a good reason. It says the United States should keep trying to help him come back home to his family.
H. RES. 1583 — Expressing support for the designation of November 20, 2024, as National GIS Day.
November 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:197
H. RES. 1583 expresses support for designating November 20, 2024, as National GIS Day. It highlights the importance of Geographic Information System (GIS) technology in managing, sharing, and analyzing geographic data for federal agencies, private enterprises, and educational purposes. The...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, they want to make November 20th a special day to celebrate how useful maps on computers are for learning and solving problems. It's called National GIS Day, and it's all about getting excited about how maps can help us understand and make sense of the world!
H. R. 7158 — An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 201 East Battles Road in Santa Maria, California, as the Larry Lavagnino Post Office Building.
December 04, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:224
H. R. 7158 is a bill proposing to name a United States Postal Service facility located at 201 East Battles Road in Santa Maria, California, as the "Larry Lavagnino Post Office Building." This means that in all official references, this post office will bear the name of Larry...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to name a post office in Santa Maria, California, after a person named Larry Lavagnino. This means that everyone will call the post office by his name from now on.
H. R. 8516 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 840 Front Street in Casselton, North Dakota, as the Commander Delbert Austin Olson Post Office.
May 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:233
H. R. 8516 is a bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives to rename the United States Postal Service facility located at 840 Front Street in Casselton, North Dakota. The bill proposes that this facility be officially designated as the "Commander Delbert Austin...
Simple Explanation
The U.S. Congress has a plan to give a special name to a post office in Casselton, North Dakota, calling it the "Commander Delbert Austin Olson Post Office" to honor someone important, so that from now on, everyone will use this new name for that place.
S. 5052 — To prohibit the importation of critical minerals from the Russian Federation.
September 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:179
S. 5052 is a bill introduced in the United States Senate that aims to stop the importation of critical minerals from Russia. The bill defines "critical minerals" as outlined in the Energy Act of 2020. If enacted, the law would prohibit the importation of these minerals from...
Simple Explanation
S. 5052 is a bill that says the United States will stop bringing in important materials from Russia called "critical minerals." These minerals are special because they are used in many important things, but the bill doesn’t say exactly what they are—people have to look that up elsewhere.
H. R. 9432 — To amend the United States Semiquincentennial Commission Act of 2016 to modify the requirements for the time capsule required by such Act, and for other purposes.
August 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:219
H. R. 9432 proposes changes to the United States Semiquincentennial Commission Act of 2016 regarding the time capsule it mentions. The bill specifies that the time capsule should be installed at Independence National Historical Park on July 4, 2026. Additionally, it changes...
Simple Explanation
The bill suggests changes to a law about a special box, called a time capsule, that will be placed in a park by 2026. Instead of digging it up later, the bill says people will just open it.
S. RES. 819 — Designating September 25, 2024, as National Lobster Day.
September 16, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:164
S. RES. 819 is a resolution in the United States Senate to designate September 25, 2024, as "National Lobster Day." The resolution highlights the historical and cultural significance of lobstering as an economic activity and family tradition in the U.S. It notes the...
Simple Explanation
The people in the United States Senate want to make September 25, 2024, a special day called "National Lobster Day" to celebrate lobsters and the people who catch them because lobsters are a big part of American food and fun traditions.
H. R. 3728 — An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 25 Dorchester Avenue, Room 1, in Boston, Massachusetts, as the Caroline Chang Post Office.
August 01, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:309
H.R. 3728 is a bill that aims to rename a United States Postal Service facility located at 25 Dorchester Avenue, Room 1, in Boston, Massachusetts. The bill proposes that this postal facility be designated as the "Caroline Chang Post Office." After the bill is passed, any...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about giving a new name to a building where people send and receive mail in Boston. This mail building will now be called the "Caroline Chang Post Office."
S. 5314 — An Act To designate the medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Tulsa, Oklahoma, as the James Mountain Inhofe VA Medical Center.
December 18, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:203
S. 5314 is a bill that proposes to name the medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs currently being built at 440 South Houston Avenue in Tulsa, Oklahoma, as the "James Mountain Inhofe VA Medical Center." After the bill is enacted, all references in laws or...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to give a special name, "James Mountain Inhofe VA Medical Center," to a hospital being built for veterans in Tulsa, Oklahoma. From now on, everyone will call it by this new name in official papers and laws.
S. RES. 907 — To authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case ofDr. Ralph de la Torre v. Bernard Sanders, et al.
November 21, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:165
S. RES. 907 authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions and its members in the legal case of Dr. Ralph de la Torre v. Bernard Sanders, et al., which is currently proceeding in a federal court. The resolution allows...
Simple Explanation
The Senate wants to let their lawyers help some members who are being taken to court because of their work. It doesn't say exactly why they are in court, but it's okay for the lawyers to help them because it's part of their job.
H. R. 9255 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 114 John Street in New York, New York, as the Jack Greenberg Post Office.
August 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:229
H. R. 9255 proposes to officially name the United States Postal Service facility located at 114 John Street in New York, New York, as the "Jack Greenberg Post Office." The bill mandates that all references to this postal facility in any laws, regulations, or documents should...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to name a post office in New York as the "Jack Greenberg Post Office," which means whenever people talk about or use this post office, they will call it by this new name.
H. R. 5985 — An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 517 Seagaze Drive in Oceanside, California, as the Charlesetta Reece Allen Post Office Building.
November 21, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:182
H. R. 5985 is a bill that designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 517 Seagaze Drive in Oceanside, California, as the "Charlesetta Reece Allen Post Office Building." This means that in all official documents, maps, and records the facility will now be...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about giving a new name to a post office in Oceanside, California. From now on, it will be called the "Charlesetta Reece Allen Post Office Building."
S. CON. RES. 35 — Authorizing the use of the rotunda and Emancipation Hall of the Capitol by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies in connection with the proceedings and ceremonies conducted for the inauguration of the President-elect and the Vice President-elect of the United States.
May 02, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:170
S. CON. RES. 35 authorizes the use of both the rotunda and Emancipation Hall of the Capitol on January 20, 2025, for the inauguration events of the President-elect and Vice President-elect of the United States. This resolution permits the Joint Congressional Committee on...
Simple Explanation
In January 2025, special places inside the Capitol building, called the rotunda and Emancipation Hall, will be used for important events to officially welcome the new President and Vice President. This permission was given by people in charge to make sure the events go smoothly.
H. RES. 1322 — Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.
June 26, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:69
H. RES. 1322 is a resolution from the U.S. House of Representatives. It resolves to elect Mr. Rulli to two standing committees: the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on the Judiciary. This decision was made on June 26, 2024, during the 118th Congress.
Simple Explanation
In this resolution, a person named Mr. Rulli is chosen to help with important work in two groups in the House of Representatives. These groups help make rules about schools and laws.
S. RES. 544 — Designating the week beginning February 5, 2024, as National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week.
February 06, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:252
S. RES. 544 designates the week beginning February 5, 2024, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week." The resolution recognizes the 34 Tribal Colleges and Universities spread across 15 states and acknowledges their unique relationship with the federal government....
Simple Explanation
The bill says that for the week starting on February 5, 2024, everyone should celebrate and learn more about special schools called Tribal Colleges and Universities, which help Native American students go to college and learn about their culture.
H. R. 9421 — An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 108 North Main Street in Bucoda, Washington, as the Mayor Rob Gordon Post Office.
December 05, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:204
H. R. 9421 aims to rename the United States Postal Service facility at 108 North Main Street in Bucoda, Washington, as the "Mayor Rob Gordon Post Office." This bill ensures that any legal or official document referring to this postal facility will now use the new name. The...
Simple Explanation
Imagine if the mail place in Bucoda, Washington, is going to be named after a special person named Mayor Rob Gordon. This law says that from now on, when people talk or write about that mail place, they'll use his name.
S. J. RES. 38 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers.
January 17, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:121
S. J. RES. 38 is a resolution from Congress that opposes a specific rule set by the Federal Highway Administration. This rule, published in the Federal Register on February 21, 2023, involved waiving the Buy America requirements for electric vehicle chargers. The resolution...
Simple Explanation
S. J. RES. 38 is a plan from Congress that says "no" to a rule that allowed skipping some rules about how electric car chargers should be made in America. They want to cancel that rule without explaining why.
H. R. 1687 — An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6444 San Fernando Road in Glendale, California, as the Paul Ignatius Post Office.
June 04, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:200
H.R. 1687 proposes to designate the United States Postal Service facility located at 6444 San Fernando Road in Glendale, California, as the "Paul Ignatius Post Office." The bill specifies that any mentions of this postal facility in official documents will now refer to it by...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to give a special name, "Paul Ignatius Post Office," to a post office building in Glendale, California. It's like giving a building a new nickname to honor someone named Paul Ignatius, but the bill doesn't say why he's important.
H. R. 9528 — To redesignate certain facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in honor of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr.
September 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:317
H.R. 9528 proposes to rename specific facilities at the Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in New Jersey in honor of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. The bill suggests changing the name of the Great Falls Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge to “Congressman Bill Pascrell,...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to change the names of some parts of a park to honor a man named Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr., like calling a bridge "Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge" and the park area "Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. Overlook Park."
H. J. RES. 187 — Disapproving the rule submitted by the Office of Personnel Management relating to Postal Service Reform Act; Establishment of the Postal Service Health Benefits Program.
July 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:167
H. J. RES. 187 is a joint resolution that expresses Congress's disapproval of a rule put forward by the Office of Personnel Management concerning the Postal Service Reform Act, specifically regarding the creation of the Postal Service Health Benefits Program. If passed, this...
Simple Explanation
H. J. RES. 187 is like Congress saying they don't agree with a new rule about health benefits for postal workers, and they want that rule to stop and not happen.
H. R. 7180 — An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 80 1st Street in Kingsland, Arkansas, as the Kingsland Johnny Cash Post Office.
June 03, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:228
H.R. 7180 is an act to rename the United States Postal Service facility at 80 1st Street in Kingsland, Arkansas, as the "Kingsland 'Johnny Cash' Post Office". This designation honors the influential musician Johnny Cash, who was born in Kingsland. The change ensures that any...
Simple Explanation
The United States wants to change the name of a post office in Kingsland, Arkansas, to honor Johnny Cash, a famous musician born there, so when people talk about that post office, they will call it the "Kingsland Johnny Cash Post Office."
S. J. RES. 103 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to Safeguarding and Securing the Open Internet; Restoring Internet Freedom.
July 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:213
S. J. RES. 103 is a joint resolution in the 118th Congress that calls for the congressional disapproval of a rule by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). This rule is about "Safeguarding and Securing the Open Internet; Restoring Internet Freedom," which was published...
Simple Explanation
S. J. RES. 103 is like when someone in a group says, "I don't want to follow the new playtime rules made by the FCC for playing nicely on the internet," and then they ask all the other group members to agree and stop those rules from being used.
H. R. 9797 — To require Federal agencies with an SBIR or STTR program to enhance their outreach to rural communities with respect to such programs, and for other purposes.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:453
H.R. 9797, titled the “Rural Innovation and Small Business Support Act,” aims to improve how Federal agencies with Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs reach out to rural communities. The bill mandates that these agencies must...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9797 is a law idea that wants the government to do a better job of telling people in the countryside about special programs that help small businesses make cool new things. This would help more small businesses in those areas join in and get support.
H. R. 7507 — An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 203 East 6th Street in Lexington, Nebraska, as the ‘William E. and Elsie L. Barrett Post Office Building.
December 21, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:192
H. R. 7507 officially names the United States Postal Service facility located at 203 East 6th Street in Lexington, Nebraska, as the "William E. and Elsie L. Barrett Post Office Building." The bill states that any mention of this postal facility in U.S. laws, maps, or other...
Simple Explanation
The government wants to give a special name to a post office in Lexington, Nebraska, calling it the "William E. and Elsie L. Barrett Post Office Building." So, every time people talk about this post office, they will use the new name.
S. 4404 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 840 Front Street in Casselton, North Dakota, as the Commander Delbert Austin Olson Post Office.
September 25, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:323
S. 4404 aims to rename the United States Postal Service facility at 840 Front Street in Casselton, North Dakota. This facility will be officially designated as the “Commander Delbert Austin Olson Post Office.” The bill also ensures that any legal, official, or public...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to change the name of a post office in Casselton, North Dakota, so that everyone will call it the "Commander Delbert Austin Olson Post Office" from now on.
H. J. RES. 127 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors.
April 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:297
H. J. RES. 127 aims to disapprove a rule from the Securities and Exchange Commission concerning climate-related disclosures for investors. The resolution, introduced by Mr. Huizenga and other members of the House of Representatives, seeks to nullify the rule which was...
Simple Explanation
Imagine someone made a rule about sharing clear weather-related information. Some people in charge didn't like it and want to stop it from being used. This bill is about stopping that rule, but it doesn't say why clearly.
H. RES. 1141 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Federal Government should recoup monies from the responsible parties to compensate taxpayers for certain damages resulting from the allision of the cargo shipping vessel the Dali with the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26, 2024, and for other purposes.
April 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:244
The resolution, H. RES. 1141, introduced in the House of Representatives, proposes that the Federal Government should seek financial compensation from the responsible parties for damages arising from the collision of the cargo ship, the Dali, with the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26,...
Simple Explanation
The House of Representatives thinks it's fair that the companies involved in a big boat crash should pay for the damage instead of people paying taxes. They want to make sure the companies help fix the bridge and other problems the crash caused.
S. CON. RES. 46 — Providing for corrections in the enrollment of S. 4367.
December 19, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:373
The resolution, S. CON. RES. 46, addresses corrections to the enrollment of S. 4367, which is concerned with improvements to U.S. rivers and harbors, and the conservation and development of water resources. It makes specific wording changes to sections of the...
Simple Explanation
In a resolution, imagine they're fixing typos and replacing words in a big rulebook about taking care of water, rivers, and harbors, so that everyone understands who pays for what and that there's no mix-up like saying "food" when they really mean "flood."
H. R. 2754 — An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2395 East Del Mar Boulevard in Laredo, Texas, as the Lance Corporal David Lee Espinoza, Lance Corporal Juan Rodrigo Rodriguez & Sergeant Roberto Arizola Jr. Post Office Building.
February 01, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:262
H. R. 2754 proposes to name the United States Postal Service facility at 2395 East Del Mar Boulevard in Laredo, Texas, as the “Lance Corporal David Lee Espinoza, Lance Corporal Juan Rodrigo Rodriguez & Sergeant Roberto Arizola Jr. Post Office Building.” This designation...
Simple Explanation
In a small town called Laredo, Texas, there's a post office, and this new rule wants to give it a special name to honor three brave soldiers—David, Juan, and Roberto—for their service. Now, everyone will call it the "Lance Corporal David Lee Espinoza, Lance Corporal Juan Rodrigo Rodriguez & Sergeant Roberto Arizola Jr. Post Office Building" to always remember them.
H. R. 7602 — To amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to prohibit the President from making provision for the purchase of solar panels under the authority of such Act, and for other purposes.
March 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:255
H.R. 7602, also known as the “Planes Not Panels Act,” aims to amend the Defense Production Act of 1950. The bill seeks to prohibit the President from using the authority of the Defense Production Act to purchase solar panels. Specifically, it prevents commitments or purchases...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7602 is trying to change a rule so that the President cannot use special powers to buy certain types of solar panels called crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells. This change might make it harder to use solar panels to make clean energy.
H. R. 6843 — An Act To expand the boundaries of the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area to include Lafourche Parish, Louisiana.
December 20, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:163
H. R. 6843 aims to expand the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area by including Lafourche Parish in Louisiana. The bill amends the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area Act, specifically altering section 213 by adding Lafourche Parish to the list of areas covered. The amendment...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to add a place called Lafourche Parish in Louisiana to a special area called the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area, which is growing from 14 to 15 places. It's like making a new friend part of your club!
H. R. 599 — An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3500 West 6th Street, Suite 103 in Los Angeles, California, as the Dosan Ahn Chang Ho Post Office.
August 01, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:334
H. R. 599 is a bill that designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 3500 West 6th Street, Suite 103, in Los Angeles, California, as the “Dosan Ahn Chang Ho Post Office.” The bill amends a previous law to officially reflect this new designation, ensuring...
Simple Explanation
A bill wants to give a fun new name to a post office in Los Angeles, calling it the "Dosan Ahn Chang Ho Post Office," named after an important person, but it doesn’t say much about why or how much it will cost to change the signs.
H. J. RES. 214 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to Migratory Bird Hunting; Final 2024–25 Frameworks for Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations.
October 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:211
H. J. RES. 214 is a legislative proposal that seeks to have Congress express its disapproval of a rule set by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. This rule pertains to the "Migratory Bird Hunting; Final 2024–25 Frameworks for Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations" and...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, Congress is thinking about canceling a rule about hunting certain birds. They want to stop the rule from working, but they didn't say why or what will happen next.
H. RES. 1156 — Expressing support for the designation of April 17, 2025, as Cambodian Genocide Remembrance Day to remember the horrific slaughter of almost 2,000,000 Cambodian people at the hand of the Khmer Rouge regime.
April 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:277
H. RES. 1156 expresses the House of Representatives' support for designating April 17, 2025, as "Cambodian Genocide Remembrance Day." This resolution aims to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the genocide that began in 1975, where nearly two million Cambodian people were...
Simple Explanation
In the United States, there is a plan to have a special day on April 17, 2025, called Cambodian Genocide Remembrance Day, to remember and think about all the people who suffered a long time ago in Cambodia when almost two million people were hurt by a group called the Khmer Rouge. The idea is for everyone to do something special on this day to remember and honor these people, like having ceremonies or other activities.
S. 4077 — An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 180 Steuart Street in San Francisco, California, as the Dianne Feinstein Post Office.
November 19, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:211
S. 4077 is a bill that proposes to name a specific post office located at 180 Steuart Street in San Francisco, California, as the “Dianne Feinstein Post Office.” This designation would be used in any legal or official reference to this postal facility in the United States....
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to change the name of a post office in San Francisco to the "Dianne Feinstein Post Office" so people will call it that from now on.
S. 3938 — To designate the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Lynchburg, Virginia, as the Private First Class Desmond T. Doss VA Clinic.
March 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:266
S. 3938 proposes to rename the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Lynchburg, Virginia. The clinic would be renamed as the “Private First Class Desmond T. Doss VA Clinic.” This change would mean that any mentions of this clinic in United...
Simple Explanation
S. 3938 wants to give a new name to a veterans' clinic in Lynchburg, Virginia. They want to call it the "Private First Class Desmond T. Doss VA Clinic," which means all official documents will use this new name.
H. J. RES. 141 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to Amendment to Prohibited Transaction Exemption 84–24.
May 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:302
H. J. RES. 141 is a joint resolution introduced in the House of Representatives that seeks to disapprove a specific rule submitted by the Department of Labor. The rule in question is an amendment to the Prohibited Transaction Exemption 84–24, which was published in the...
Simple Explanation
H. J. RES. 141 is like a group of people in a club (the House of Representatives) deciding they don't like a new rule made by another group (the Department of Labor) about how certain deals are handled, so they want to say "let's not use this new rule."
H. R. 115 — An Act To amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for midnight rules, and for other purposes.
December 18, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:393
H. R. 115, known as the "Midnight Rules Relief Act," proposes changes to chapter 8 of title 5 of the United States Code. It allows a single joint resolution of disapproval to cover multiple "midnight rules," which are regulations submitted during the last year of a President's term. The bill...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 115 is like a rule that helps people say "no" to a bunch of new rules that were made right before the end of a President's time in office, making it quicker and easier for everyone to decide if they like these rules or not.
H. R. 7777 — To increase, effective as of December 1, 2024, the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other purposes.
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July 18, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:753
H.R. 7777 is a bill that aims to increase the compensation rates for veterans with injuries related to their military service and to adjust the financial support for the families of some disabled veterans. These updates are set to take effect on December 1, 2024. The bill ensures that these...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7777 is a plan to give more money to veterans who got hurt while helping the country and to help their families too, by making sure they get the same kind of raise as people who get Social Security. Starting December 1, 2024, these changes will be like a little extra help for them to buy things they need.
H. RES. 1034 — Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.
February 29, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:76
The resolution H. RES. 1034 outlines the election of certain members to two standing committees in the U.S. House of Representatives. Mr. Suozzi is elected to the Committee on Homeland Security, where he will rank immediately after Mr. Menendez. Ms. Pressley is elected to the...
Simple Explanation
In a simple way, this resolution is like choosing who gets to sit at certain special tables in a big meeting hall. Mr. Suozzi gets a seat at the Homeland Security table and will sit next to Mr. Menendez, while Ms. Pressley gets a seat at the Oversight and Accountability table.
H. R. 7606 — An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1087 Route 47 South in Rio Grande, New Jersey, as the Carlton H. Hand Post Office Building.
June 04, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:212
H. R. 7606 proposes to rename the United States Postal Service facility located at 1087 Route 47 South in Rio Grande, New Jersey, as the "Carlton H. Hand Post Office Building." This bill specifies that any future references to this postal facility in U.S. laws or documents should use the new...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to change the name of a post office in Rio Grande, New Jersey, to "Carlton H. Hand Post Office Building," and says everyone should use this new name from now on.
H. J. RES. 157 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Marine Fisheries Service relating to Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat.
May 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:238
H. J. RES. 157 is a joint resolution introduced in the House of Representatives that proposes for Congress to disapprove a specific rule by the National Marine Fisheries Service. This rule concerns the listing of endangered and threatened wildlife and plants, as well as...
Simple Explanation
H. J. RES. 157 is like if Congress wants to say "no thanks" to a new rule about protecting special animals and plants. They want to cancel this rule so it wouldn't count anymore.
H. R. 6983 — An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 15 South Valdosta Road in Lakeland, Georgia, as the Nell Patten Roquemore Post Office.
June 03, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:221
H. R. 6983 is a bill that aims to rename a United States Postal Service facility located at 15 South Valdosta Road in Lakeland, Georgia. If enacted, this facility will be officially known as the "Nell Patten Roquemore Post Office." The bill also states that any legal...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to give a post office in Georgia a special name, calling it the "Nell Patten Roquemore Post Office." It's like giving the post office a special name tag in honor of someone.
S. 4640 — An Act To strengthen trafficking victim assistance grant funding.
December 19, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:289
S. 4640, titled the "Supporting Victims of Human Trafficking Act," aims to enhance funding for victim assistance grants related to human trafficking. The bill amends the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7105(b)(2)) by allowing for an increase in the...
Simple Explanation
S. 4640 is a plan from the U.S. Senate to give more money to help people who have been hurt by human trafficking. It changes some rules to let more money be used for making programs run well and helping the victims even more.
H. J. RES. 188 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Interior relating to Conservation and Landscape Health.
July 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:219
H. J. RES. 188 is a resolution in the 118th Congress that seeks to stop a specific rule from the Department of the Interior related to "Conservation and Landscape Health." The resolution, introduced by Representative Curtis and others, aims to disapprove this rule under a...
Simple Explanation
This bill is like a decision by grown-ups to say no to a new rule that the Department of the Interior wanted to use to take care of nature. They want to make sure the rule doesn’t happen, but they haven't explained why.
H. R. 5985 — An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 517 Seagaze Drive in Oceanside, California, as the Charlesetta Reece Allen Post Office Building.
June 03, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:223
H. R. 5985 proposes naming the U.S. Postal Service building at 517 Seagaze Drive, Oceanside, California, the "Charlesetta Reece Allen Post Office Building." This designation means any references to this postal service location in U.S. legal or official documents will use its...
Simple Explanation
The people in charge want to rename a post office in Oceanside, California, at 517 Seagaze Drive to "Charlesetta Reece Allen Post Office Building." So, whenever people talk about that post office, they will use the new name.
H. R. 9330 — To provide for the issuance of a Prince Hall Commemorative Stamp.
August 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:458
H.R. 9330, also known as the "Original Prince Hall Commemorative Stamp Act," proposes that the United States Postal Service issue a stamp in honor of Prince Hall. The proceeds from selling this semipostal stamp will be directed to the Department of Education and used for...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make a special stamp with a picture of Prince Hall, and when people buy this stamp, the money will go to help students pay for college. The stamp will be sold for two years, starting in 2025.
H. J. RES. 140 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to Amendment to Prohibited Transaction Exemption 2020–02.
May 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:302
H. J. RES. 140 is a joint resolution introduced in the House of Representatives to express Congress's disapproval of a specific rule issued by the Department of Labor. This rule, known as the "Amendment to Prohibited Transaction Exemption 2020-02," was published in the...
Simple Explanation
A group in Congress wants to stop a new rule from the Department of Labor that was announced on April 25, 2024. If they succeed, this rule would be cancelled and not used anymore.
S. 2546 — An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 North Taylor Lane in Patagonia, Arizona, as the Jim Kolbe Memorial Post Office.
November 19, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:216
S. 2546 is a bill that proposes naming a United States Postal Service facility located at 100 North Taylor Lane in Patagonia, Arizona, the “Jim Kolbe Memorial Post Office.” This designation honors Jim Kolbe, and any mention of the postal facility in official documents will...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, they want to rename a post office in Patagonia, Arizona, to honor a person named Jim Kolbe. This means that whenever people talk about this post office, they will call it the "Jim Kolbe Memorial Post Office" from now on.
H. R. 7180 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 80 1st Street in Kingsland, Arkansas, as the Kingsland Johnny Cash Post Office.
January 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:252
H.R. 7180 proposes to rename the United States Postal Service facility located at 80 1st Street in Kingsland, Arkansas, to the "Kingsland 'Johnny Cash' Post Office." This bill ensures that any references in official U.S. documents or records to this postal facility will refer...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to change the name of the post office in Kingsland, Arkansas, to the "Kingsland 'Johnny Cash' Post Office," to honor the famous musician Johnny Cash. So, from now on, when people talk about this post office, they will use its new name.
S. J. RES. 81 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Marine Fisheries Service relating to Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Interagency Cooperation.
May 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:272
S. J. RES. 81 is a joint resolution that aims to express congressional disapproval of a rule issued by the National Marine Fisheries Service. This rule concerns the "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Interagency Cooperation." By adopting this...
Simple Explanation
S. J. RES. 81 is a plan from some grown-ups in the Senate who want to stop a new rule about helping endangered animals and plants from becoming real. They want to make it so that this new rule doesn’t count anymore.
S. RES. 859 — Supporting the designation of September 2024 as National Recovery Month.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:200
The resolution, S. RES. 859, introduced in the Senate, supports designating September 2024 as "National Recovery Month" to promote awareness and education about substance use disorder. It highlights the decrease in fatal drug overdoses in 2023, emphasizing the importance of reducing stigma...
Simple Explanation
In September 2024, the Senate wants everyone to learn about helping people who are recovering from using drugs, so they are calling it "National Recovery Month." It's like when we have special months to celebrate things, but this one is to support people who are getting better from addiction and to show how friends and family can help them.
H. CON. RES. 127 — Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for the unveiling of a statue of Martha Hughes Cannon.
September 23, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:160
H. CON. RES. 127 authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for the unveiling of a statue of Martha Hughes Cannon. The event is scheduled to take place on December 11, 2024. Preparations for the unveiling will be handled according to the conditions...
Simple Explanation
H. CON. RES. 127 lets people use a special hall in a big, important building to show off a new statue of a lady named Martha Hughes Cannon, and this will happen right before Christmas.
H. R. 7385 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 29 Franklin Street in Petersburg, Virginia, as the John Mercer Langston Post Office Building.
February 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:281
H. R. 7385 proposes the naming of the United States Postal Service facility at 29 Franklin Street in Petersburg, Virginia, as the “John Mercer Langston Post Office Building.” The bill, introduced by Ms. McClellan and several other Virginia representatives, has been referred...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to give a special name, "John Mercer Langston Post Office Building," to a post office in Petersburg, Virginia, so that everyone will call it by that name from now on.
H. RES. 1257 — Expressing the need for enhanced public awareness of Huntington’s Disease and support for the designation of a National Huntington’s Disease Awareness Month.
May 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:200
H. RES. 1257 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives to increase public awareness about Huntington’s Disease and to support the establishment of a "National Huntington’s Disease Awareness Month" in May. Huntington’s Disease is a serious genetic disorder...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 1257 is a plan made by people in the government to help others learn about a serious illness called Huntington's Disease, which affects the brain and body. They want to ask the President to make May a special month to talk more about this disease so that everyone can understand it better and support those who have it.
H. R. 3865 — An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 South 8th Street in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, as the Lieutenant William D. Lebo Post Office Building.
April 25, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:186
H. R. 3865 is a bill that designates the United States Postal Service facility at 101 South 8th Street in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, to be named the "Lieutenant William D. Lebo Post Office Building." This means that any official documents or maps referring to this post office...
Simple Explanation
There is a post office in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, and they are going to name it after someone called Lieutenant William D. Lebo. Now when people talk about or look at maps of this post office, they will use his name!
H. R. 3865 — An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 South 8th Street in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, as the Lieutenant William D. Lebo Post Office Building.
January 30, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:212
H.R. 3865 proposes to rename the United States Postal Service facility located at 101 South 8th Street in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, as the "Lieutenant William D. Lebo Post Office Building." This designation would ensure that any legal references or documents regarding this...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 3865 is a plan to change the name of a post office building in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, to honor Lieutenant William D. Lebo, so whenever somebody talks about or writes about this post office, they'll use the new name.
S. 3570 — To designate the United States courthouse located at 500 West Pike Street in Clarksburg, West Virginia, as the Irene M. Keeley United States Courthouse, and for other purposes.
January 25, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:327
S. 3570 proposes to name the United States courthouse at 500 West Pike Street in Clarksburg, West Virginia, as the "Irene M. Keeley United States Courthouse." This bill ensures that all legal references to this courthouse will use its new name. The bill was introduced by...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to give a special name, "Irene M. Keeley United States Courthouse," to a building where important legal decisions are made in Clarksburg, West Virginia. So whenever people talk about this courthouse, they will use the new name.
S. 3592 — To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to clarify the authority of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection with respect to persons regulated by a State insurance regulator, and for other purposes.
January 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:484
The bill, S. 3592, aims to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to clarify the role and authority of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. Specifically, it outlines limitations on the Bureau's authority when dealing with individuals regulated by State...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about making sure the people who check on insurance companies in each state are the ones really in charge, not a big office in the government, especially when it comes to rules that protect people buying insurance. This means the state's rules are more important in these cases.
H. R. 7969 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide that the period during which a former Member of Congress is prohibited from lobbying shall begin upon the expiration of the term for which the Member was elected.
April 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:365
H.R. 7969, known as the "Don’t Quit to Lobby Act," proposes changes to the rules about when former Members of Congress can start lobbying. Currently, former Senators must wait two years after leaving office, and House Members must wait one year. This bill suggests that the...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7969 is a bill that says when people finish being members of Congress, they have to wait a while before they can start being lobbyists. The wait time will start after the time they were supposed to serve is over, not when they actually stop working.
H. CON. RES. 116 — Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a historic ceremony to commemorate Slavery Remembrance Day.
June 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:210
H. CON. RES. 116 authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a historic ceremony to commemorate Slavery Remembrance Day on August 10, 2024. The resolution was submitted by Mr. Green of Texas and referred to the Committee on House Administration....
Simple Explanation
H. CON. RES. 116 is like asking for permission to use a special room called Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a big event to remember a day called Slavery Remembrance Day on August 10, 2024. The plan is to get everything ready with the help of someone called the Architect of the Capitol, but it doesn't say exactly who will take care of the details or how the money part will work.
H. RES. 1470 — Expanding the jurisdiction of the Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump.
September 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:136
H. RES. 1470 aims to broaden the jurisdiction of the Task Force that is investigating the attempted assassination of Donald J. Trump. The resolution amends a previous House Resolution by adding the September 15, 2024, incident in West Palm Beach, Florida, to the Task Force's...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 1470 wants to let a special group, called the Task Force, check up on a new place, West Palm Beach, because of something that happened there related to Donald J. Trump. They’re adding this new place to make sure they don't miss anything important, but it's not very clear why they choose to look there now.
H. R. 6651 — An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 603 West 3rd Street in Necedah, Wisconsin, as the Sergeant Kenneth E. Murphy Post Office Building.
November 21, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:186
H.R. 6651 is a bill that designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 603 West 3rd Street in Necedah, Wisconsin, as the "Sergeant Kenneth E. Murphy Post Office Building." The bill states that any reference to this postal facility in any U.S. law, map,...
Simple Explanation
The U.S. Congress is naming a post office in Necedah, Wisconsin, after Sergeant Kenneth E. Murphy, which means that this post office will be called the "Sergeant Kenneth E. Murphy Post Office Building" from now on.
S. 3570 — An Act To designate the United States courthouse located at 500 West Pike Street in Clarksburg, West Virginia, as the Irene M. Keeley United States Courthouse, and for other purposes.
February 27, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:224
S. 3570 aims to officially name the United States courthouse located at 500 West Pike Street in Clarksburg, West Virginia, as the “Irene M. Keeley United States Courthouse”. It ensures that all references in legal documents and public records will recognize the building by...
Simple Explanation
Congress passed a law to give a special name to the courthouse in Clarksburg, West Virginia, calling it the "Irene M. Keeley United States Courthouse," so now everyone knows it by her name when they talk or read about it.
H. R. 3947 — An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 859 North State Road 21 in Melrose, Florida, as the Pamela Jane Rock Post Office Building.
January 30, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:210
H. R. 3947 is a bill that seeks to name a building of the United States Postal Service. The building, located at 859 North State Road 21 in Melrose, Florida, is to be designated as the “Pamela Jane Rock Post Office Building.” This means that any official references to this...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to give a special name, "Pamela Jane Rock Post Office Building," to a post office in Melrose, Florida, so everyone will call it that officially.
H. J. RES. 128 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources: Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review.
April 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:313
H. J. RES. 128 is a joint resolution expressing Congress's disapproval of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This rule, which is officially published in the Federal Register, sets out performance standards for new, reconstructed, and modified...
Simple Explanation
This is about a special rule that was made to help control pollution from oil and gas companies. Some people in Congress want to cancel that rule, so it won't be followed anymore.
H. R. 7508 — An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1285 Emancipation Highway in Fredericksburg, Virginia, as the Gladys P. Todd Post Office.
December 04, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:218
H. R. 7508 aims to rename the United States Postal Service facility located at 1285 Emancipation Highway in Fredericksburg, Virginia, designating it as the "Gladys P. Todd Post Office." This bill ensures that any mention of the facility in official documents and maps will be...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to change the name of a post office in Fredericksburg, Virginia, to the "Gladys P. Todd Post Office," so when you see it on a map or in papers, it will have her name.
H. R. 7607 — An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at Block 1025, Lots 18 & 19, Northeast Corner of US Route 9 South and Main Street in the Township of Middle, County of Cape May, New Jersey, as the George Henry White Post Office Building.
June 03, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:295
H.R. 7607 is a bill that designates a specific United States Postal Service facility as the "George Henry White Post Office Building." This facility is located at Block 1025, Lots 18 & 19, at the Northeast Corner of US Route 9 South and Main Street in the Township of...
Simple Explanation
This bill is about giving a special name to a post office in New Jersey, calling it the "George Henry White Post Office Building," and it means people will use this name when they talk about this post office in official documents.
H. R. 6810 — An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 518 North Ridgewood Drive in Sebring, Florida, as the U.S. Army Air Corps Major Thomas B. McGuire Post Office Building.
September 25, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:339
H. R. 6810 is a bill that seeks to name the United States Postal Service facility at 518 North Ridgewood Drive in Sebring, Florida, after Major Thomas B. McGuire of the U.S. Army Air Corps. This means that the post office will officially be called the "U.S. Army Air Corps...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to give a new name to a post office in Sebring, Florida, calling it the "U.S. Army Air Corps Major Thomas B. McGuire Post Office Building" to honor a special person named Major Thomas B. McGuire.
H. R. 8345 — To limit funds to the United Nations and other organizations that provide any status, rights, or privileges beyond observer status to the Palestine Liberation Organization, and for other purposes.
May 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:324
H.R. 8345, known as the "No Official Palestine Entry Act of 2024," seeks to limit U.S. funding to the United Nations and any other organizations that grant the Palestine Liberation Organization more than observer status. The bill modifies previous legislation to ensure that...
Simple Explanation
This bill says that the U.S. won't give money to the United Nations or any group that lets a team called the Palestine Liberation Organization have more rights than just watching. It's like saying you can only sit and watch the game but not play in it.
H. J. RES. 212 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network relating to Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Residential Real Estate Transfers.
October 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:199
H. J. RES. 212 is a joint resolution introduced in the House of Representatives. It seeks to disapprove a rule established by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network that deals with anti-money laundering regulations specifically related to residential real estate transfers....
Simple Explanation
H. J. RES. 212 is like a big decision in a house meeting where they talk about stopping a rule that tells people how to safely buy houses so no bad guys can hide their money; if they agree, that rule will go away.
H. RES. 1026 — Supporting the goals and ideals of Black History Month and honoring the outstanding contributions of African-American Congressional Medal of Honor recipients.
February 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:404
H. RES. 1026 is a resolution in the United States House of Representatives that supports the goals and ideals of Black History Month. It recognizes the significant impact African Americans have had in U.S. history and specifically honors the African-American recipients of the...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 1026 is like a big thank-you card from the government that honors and celebrates Black History Month and says a special "thank you" to brave African-American soldiers who won a special award called the Congressional Medal of Honor for being really courageous in the military.
H. J. RES. 120 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Financial Stability Oversight Council related to Guidance on Nonbank Financial Company Determinations.
December 03, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:364
H. J. RES. 120 is a joint resolution that aims to disapprove a specific rule submitted by the Financial Stability Oversight Council. This rule is about "Guidance on Nonbank Financial Company Determinations" and was published on November 17, 2023. If this resolution is passed,...
Simple Explanation
H. J. RES. 120 is like a special letter from lawmakers saying they don't like a new rule about some money businesses. If they agree on this letter, that rule won't happen, and we need to find another way to decide about those businesses.
H. R. 8853 — To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 to increase funding for stormwater management for Atlanta, Georgia, and for other purposes.
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June 26, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:198
H. R. 8853 aims to amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 by increasing the funding allocated for stormwater management in Atlanta, Georgia. The proposed change would raise the current funding cap from $75,000,000 to $100,000,000. This bill has been introduced by...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, they're planning to give more money to help Atlanta, Georgia manage the rainwater that collects during storms. Right now, they can spend $75 million, but they want to be able to spend up to $100 million instead.
S. 4465 — To reauthorize the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020.
June 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:172
S. 4465 seeks to extend the provisions of the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020. The proposed bill amends Section 6(h) of the original act, changing the expiration timeline from 5 years to 10 years. This extension affects how long the act will continue to influence U.S....
Simple Explanation
The bill S. 4465 aims to keep an important set of rules, originally made in 2020 to protect a group of people called the Uyghurs, working for a longer time: instead of stopping in 5 years, it will last for 10 years. This means the U.S. will keep paying attention to making sure the Uyghurs are treated fairly for more years.
S. 5019 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 340 South Loudon Avenue in Baltimore, Maryland, as the United States Representative Elijah E. Cummings Post Office Building.
September 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:263
S. 5019 is a bill introduced in the United States Senate to name a postal facility located at 340 South Loudon Avenue in Baltimore, Maryland, as the "United States Representative Elijah E. Cummings Post Office Building." This designation honors the late Elijah E. Cummings,...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about naming a post office building in Baltimore after Elijah E. Cummings, a well-loved person who worked for the government. So, when people talk about or look for this post office, it will have his name on it to remember him.
S. 3798 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require taxpayers claiming the child and earned income tax credits, and their qualifying children, to have a valid social security number for employment purposes.
February 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:736
S. 3798 aims to change the rules in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 so that individuals claiming the child tax credit or earned income tax credit must have a valid social security number for themselves and their children. This change would ensure that only taxpayers...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that people claiming the child tax credit or earned income tax credit have a real social security number to show they are allowed to work in the U.S., starting from 2024. This means only those with the right paperwork can get these special tax benefits.
H. RES. 1293 — H. RES. 1293 (EH) - Engrossed in House
June 12, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:171
H. RES. 1293 is a resolution passed by the House of Representatives on June 12, 2024. It states that Merrick B. Garland, the Attorney General of the United States, is in contempt of Congress for not following a subpoena issued by Congress. The Speaker of the House is directed...
Simple Explanation
The House of Representatives passed a resolution saying that Merrick B. Garland, the Attorney General, didn't follow their request for important papers, so they say he's in trouble with Congress. Now, they want another court helper to look into it and see if everything was done fairly.
H. R. 6678 — An Act To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that aliens who have been convicted of or who have committed Social Security fraud are inadmissible and deportable.
January 31, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:613
H.R. 6678, titled the "Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act," seeks to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act. The bill proposes that any non-citizen who has been convicted of, admits to committing, or admits to actions constituting fraud related to Social Security or identification...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6678 is a rule saying that people from other countries who break certain Social Security rules or cheat on IDs can't stay in the U.S. and may have to leave, especially if they did bad things with COVID-19 money.
S. 3998 — An Act To provide for the permanent appointment of certain temporary district judgeships.
April 20, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:643
S. 3998 aims to make some temporary district judgeships permanent across various judicial districts in the United States. These districts include Hawaii, Kansas, Missouri, Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, New Mexico, North Carolina, and Texas. The bill modifies the...
Simple Explanation
S. 3998 is a plan to make sure that some judges who were only meant to work for a short time can keep doing their job permanently in certain places in the U.S. It says that there will be money to make this happen, but it doesn't say exactly how much.
H. R. 7847 — To amend title 23, United States Code, to remove the exclusion of the State of Minnesota from certain contracting for engineering and design services requirements.
March 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:210
H.R. 7847 is a proposed law introduced in the House of Representatives that aims to change a specific rule in the United States Code concerning engineering and design services contracts. The bill proposes to remove the State of Minnesota from a list of states that are excluded from certain...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7847 is a proposed law that wants Minnesota to follow the same rules as other states for picking engineers and designers for certain projects, except West Virginia.
H. R. 7404 — To require annual reports on counter illicit cross-border tunnel operations, and for other purposes.
February 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:230
H. R. 7404 is a bill introduced to the U.S. House of Representatives that aims to strengthen the efforts against illegal cross-border tunnels used for smuggling and other illicit activities. It mandates the submission of annual reports on operations and strategies targeting...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7404 is a plan to help stop bad guys from using secret tunnels to sneak things across the border, and it wants big grown-ups to write a report every year about how they're stopping it. It also tries to make rules so the grown-ups keep working on this tunnel problem regularly.
H. R. 6244 — An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1535 East Los Ebanos Boulevard in Brownsville, Texas, as the 1st Lieutenant Andres Zermeno Post Office Building.
December 17, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:222
H. R. 6244 proposes to name the United States Postal Service facility at 1535 East Los Ebanos Boulevard in Brownsville, Texas, as the “1st Lieutenant Andres Zermeno Post Office Building.” The bill ensures that any future references to the facility in official documents will...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to change the name of a post office in Brownsville, Texas, to honor a person named 1st Lieutenant Andres Zermeno. This means when people talk about this building in official papers, they'll use this new name.
H. R. 9580 — An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2777 Brentwood Road in Raleigh, North Carolina, as the Millie Dunn Veasey Post Office.
December 04, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:221
H. R. 9580 is a bill from the 118th Congress, 2nd Session, which aims to rename a United States Postal Service facility. This facility is located at 2777 Brentwood Road in Raleigh, North Carolina, and will be designated as the "Millie Dunn Veasey Post Office." The bill has...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about changing the name of a post office in Raleigh, North Carolina, to "Millie Dunn Veasey Post Office." It means when people go there, they will see a different name on the building.
S. RES. 526 — Repealing standing orders relating to flowers in the Senate Chamber.
January 17, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:132
S. RES. 526 is a resolution that does away with specific rules about flowers in the Senate Chamber. It repeals Senate Resolution 284 from 1905 and Senate Resolution 221 from 1983, which were the standing orders related to the presence of flowers in the chamber. This change means there are no...
Simple Explanation
In 1905 and 1983, there were special rules about flowers in the Senate's big meeting room, but now they decided those rules aren't needed, so they said goodbye to them! Now, there are no special rules about having flowers there.
H. R. 8870 — To rename the portion of United States Highway 75 between President George Bush Turnpike and United States Highway 380 as the U.S. Congressman and Prisoner of War Sam Johnson Memorial Highway.
June 27, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:269
H. R. 8870 proposes to rename a section of United States Highway 75, located between the President George Bush Turnpike and United States Highway 380, as the "U.S. Congressman and Prisoner of War Sam Johnson Memorial Highway." This bill intends to honor Sam Johnson, a former...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to change the name of a part of Highway 75 to honor Sam Johnson, who was a congressman and a prisoner of war. So, this part of the highway will have a special name, the "Sam Johnson Memorial Highway."

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