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Search Results: keywords:"accountability"

S. 4421 — To establish the Office of Biotechnology Policy in the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes.
May 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:587
S. 4421 aims to create an Office of Biotechnology Policy within the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This office would focus on improving coordination of biotechnology-related policies and activities, such as research, regulation, and commercialization. The bill outlines the...
Simple Explanation
S. 4421 is a plan to create a special office in the U.S. Department of Agriculture that will help make sure everyone works together nicely on projects related to biotechnology, which is like using science to improve plants and animals. This office will talk to other experts and groups to make smart decisions, but the plan doesn't say exactly how they will pay for it or check to see if it’s working well.
H. RES. 1420 — Disapproving the rule submitted by the Secretary of Homeland Security relating to Notice of implementation of the Keeping Families Together process..
September 03, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:161
H. RES. 1420 is a resolution expressing disapproval of a rule put forward by the Secretary of Homeland Security related to the "Notice of implementation of the Keeping Families Together process." This resolution, presented in the House of Representatives by several members,...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 1420 is a proposal where Congress says "no" to a new rule about keeping families together, but it doesn't explain why they don't like it or what it all means.
H. R. 10352 — To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the annual budget assessment relating to electromagnetic spectrum operations capabilities.
December 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:246
H. R. 10352 proposes changes to title 10 of the United States Code to enhance how the budget for electromagnetic spectrum operations is evaluated annually. The bill seeks to add capabilities for modeling and simulating joint electromagnetic spectrum operations. This new...
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The bill wants to make sure the military can use special signals better by checking their budget plans every year to see if they have what they need. It talks about new ways to practice and plan using these signals to make things work more smoothly.
H. R. 7706 — To provide that funds made available under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for lead service line replacement projects be provided to disadvantaged communities in the form of forgivable loans or grants, and for other purposes.
March 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:294
H. R. 7706 aims to ensure that the funds allocated under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act are used to help disadvantaged communities replace lead service lines. This bill specifies that these funds should be given as forgivable loans or grants, making it easier for...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7706 wants to use special money from a big law to help towns that don't have a lot of money replace old, lead-filled pipes with safe water pipes by giving them free money or loans they don't have to pay back. This will help make sure people have clean and safe water to drink.
H. R. 4278 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify personnel action procedures with respect to employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
March 15, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:4,388
H.R. 4278, known as the "Restore Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability Act of 2023," amends Title 38 of the United States Code to change how employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) are disciplined or removed for misconduct or poor performance. The bill sets new rules and...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about changing the rules for how people who work at the Department of Veterans Affairs can be disciplined or let go if they do something wrong, and it also tries to protect those who tell the truth about bad things happening at work. It says these new rules will go over any existing worker agreements and asks for studies to make the department run better.
S. J. RES. 108 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to reaffirm the principle that no person is above the law.
August 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:466
S. J. RES. 108 proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to emphasize that no one, including high-ranking officials like the President and Vice President, is above the law. It asserts that all individuals in authority are accountable for their actions, whether official...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to make sure that everyone, even the President, must follow the same rules as everyone else and can get in trouble if they don't. It also lets Congress make rules to help make sure this happens.
S. 4573 — To extend the obligation deadline of funds made available to recipients under the American Rescue Plan Act for the purposes of supporting homeless children and youth.
June 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:195
S. 4573 aims to extend the deadline for using funds allocated under the American Rescue Plan Act specifically for helping homeless children and youth. This bill allows these funds to remain available to certain recipients until September 30, 2025, regardless of any other...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to give people more time to use special money to help homeless kids and teens, making sure they can still use it until September 2025.
H. R. 8087 — To reauthorize funding for the Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grant Program of the Environmental Protection Agency.
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April 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:218
H. R. 8087 aims to renew the funding for the Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grant Program conducted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The bill specifically proposes to extend the allocation of $65 million for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2035. This...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 8087 is a plan to give $65 million every year for 10 years to help make recycling better in America. It doesn’t explain how the money should be spent or watched to make sure it’s used wisely.
S. 2195 — An Act To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to reauthorize the diesel emissions reduction program.
May 08, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:150
S. 2195 aims to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 by extending the authorization of the diesel emissions reduction program. This change involves updating the act to continue this program's effects until 2029. The bill successfully passed the Senate on May 8, 2024.
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to keep a program going that helps make sure big trucks and other machines don't pollute the air with yucky stuff from diesel engines, and they want to keep doing this until the year 2029.
S. 4071 — To establish an Office of Colonias and Farmworker Initiatives within the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes.
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March 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,466
The bill, S. 4071, proposes the creation of an Office of Colonias and Farmworker Initiatives within the Department of Agriculture. This office aims to improve involvement and services for border colonias communities, farmworkers, and their families by enhancing collaboration with related...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to create a new office to help people who live in small communities near the border and farm workers, giving them better services, especially during emergencies. The office will get $2,500,000 every year for six years to do this work.
H. R. 3988 — To provide for congressional approval of national emergency declarations.
December 19, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:4,531
H.R. 3988 requires congressional approval for presidential declarations of national emergencies. The bill amends the National Emergencies Act to limit emergency powers unless approved by Congress within 30 days and establishes procedures for reviewing and renewing emergencies. It mandates...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 3988 is a bill that wants Congress to say "yes" or "no" when the President says there is a big emergency. If Congress doesn't agree in 30 days, the President can't keep using special emergency powers.
S. 3475 — An Act To amend title 49, United States Code, to allow the Secretary of Transportation to designate an authorized operator of the commercial driver's license information system, and for other purposes.
December 11, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:933
S. 3475, titled the “Strengthening the Commercial Driver’s License Information System Act,” aims to amend title 49 of the United States Code regarding the management of the commercial driver's license data system. The bill allows the Secretary of Transportation to appoint a...
Simple Explanation
S. 3475 is a plan to let the person in charge of transportation choose a special helper to run a big driver's license computer system, and they can ask for money to make it better. The money collected is supposed to be used carefully for taking care of the system, but some people worry about how it will be handled.
H. R. 7386 — To establish a grant program to support career and technical education schools in their efforts to advocate for career and technical education programs and promote public awareness thereof.
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February 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:812
H. R. 7386 aims to establish a grant program to support career and technical education (CTE) schools. The bill seeks to fund initiatives that advocate for CTE programs, raise public awareness about the benefits of such programs, and promote partnerships with local businesses and...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to give money to schools that teach kids about different jobs and skills, helping more people know about and support these programs. Each year, from 2025 to 2030, schools can receive some of the money, and a boss called the Secretary of Education will decide who gets what.
H. R. 7020 — To direct the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to conduct high-resolution mapping of the lakebeds of the Great Lakes, and for other purposes.
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January 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:829
H.R. 7020, known as the "Great Lakes Mapping Act," directs the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to create detailed maps of the lakebeds of the Great Lakes by December 31, 2029. The project involves gathering high-resolution bathymetric data, creating...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7020 is a plan to make detailed maps of the bottom of the Great Lakes, using special technology to see under the water, by the end of 2029. The project has $200 million to spend on gathering and organizing the data, and will work with different groups to share the maps with everyone.
H. RES. 949 — H. RES. 949 (EH) - Engrossed in House
January 09, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:52
H. RES. 949 is a resolution passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on January 9, 2024. It formally announces that a sufficient number of House members are present, establishing a quorum, and states that the House is prepared to begin its legislative session. The Clerk of...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 949 is like a big "We're ready!" message from the U.S. House of Representatives saying that enough people are there to start working, and they let the Senate know about it.
S. 4669 — To amend title 40, United States Code, to require the submission of reports on certain information technology services funds to Congress before expenditures may be made, and for other purposes.
July 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:859
S. 4669 aims to increase transparency by requiring the General Services Administration (GSA) to submit annual reports to Congress about how information technology service funds are used. The bill mandates that these reports include detailed descriptions and funding...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the people in charge to tell the bosses in Congress how they spend money on computer stuff every year, so everyone knows where the money goes.
S. 5252 — To amend title 18, United States Code to require accountability in deferred prosecution agreements, and for other purposes.
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September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,387
The bill, S. 5252, aims to enhance accountability in deferred prosecution agreements by amending title 18 of the United States Code. It specifies that when a company, rather than an individual, is involved, the court must deem the agreement to be in the public interest,...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure when companies get in trouble but don't go to court (called a "deferred prosecution agreement"), it's fair and clear for everyone. It says if a company pays a fine of $1,000,000 or more, they have to share important details with the public so everyone knows what's happening.
H. R. 1069 — An Act To amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to require reporting regarding clean energy demonstration projects, and for other purposes.
April 30, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:453
H. R. 1069, known as the "Clean Energy Demonstration Transparency Act of 2023," aims to improve the reporting and oversight of clean energy demonstration projects in the United States. It mandates that the Secretary of Energy provide regular reports to key congressional...
Simple Explanation
In the Clean Energy Demonstration Transparency Act of 2023, the government plans to keep everyone informed about new clean energy projects by sharing important updates and documents. This helps make sure that these projects are done the right way and that everyone can see what’s happening.
H. R. 3334 — To provide for the imposition of sanctions on members of the National Communist Party Congress of the People’s Republic of China, and for other purposes.
September 12, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:2,848
H.R. 3334 aims to impose sanctions on members of the National Communist Party Congress of China due to various concerns. These concerns include violations of Hong Kong's autonomy, aggression toward Taiwan, and human rights abuses against Uyghur Muslims. The bill outlines...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to punish some leaders from China for being mean to Hong Kong, Taiwan, and a group of people called the Uyghurs by stopping them from entering the U.S. and taking away their money if they don't change their ways. However, the President can take back the punishment if China starts being nice or the leaders quit their roles and try to fix their bad actions.
H. RES. 1186 — Recognizing the indispensable role of the Indigenous people of Guatemala in ensuring a democratic transition following the 2023 general election in the face of judicial corruption, political exclusion, and historic marginalization, and urging the Government of Guatemala to follow through on its commitments to represent and equitably serve all Guatemalans.
April 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:555
H. RES. 1186 acknowledges the critical role that the Indigenous people of Guatemala played in preserving democracy during the 2023 elections, despite facing challenges like governmental corruption and marginalization. It urges the Guatemalan government to honor its...
Simple Explanation
The bill says thank you to the Indigenous people in Guatemala for helping keep their elections fair, and it asks both their government and the U.S. to make sure everyone, especially Indigenous groups, is treated fairly and gets a say in decisions.
H. R. 9307 — To establish a competitive grant program for reducing the student absence rate of certain local educational agencies, and for other purposes.
August 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,040
H.R. 9307, also known as the "Keeping our Students in School Act," is a proposed law that aims to create a competitive grant program to help reduce chronic absenteeism in schools. The bill mandates that the Secretary of Education set up this program by awarding grants to...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9307 is like a plan where schools can get money to help kids who miss a lot of days. The schools can use this money to do things like giving rides to school, having visits at kids' homes, or setting up programs with buddies to help kids come to school more often.
S. 3046 — To make permanent the authority to collect Shasta-Trinity National Forest marina fees.
May 16, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:241
S. 3046 aims to make the authority to collect fees at marinas in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest permanent. This bill amends a previous law that initially allowed these fees to be collected only until the fiscal year 2019. The bill was introduced by Mr. Padilla and...
Simple Explanation
S. 3046 lets people in charge of marinas at Shasta-Trinity National Forest keep collecting money from boaters forever, instead of stopping in 2019. But this means no regular check-ups to see if the money is used well.
S. 3727 — To establish the Proprietary Education Interagency Oversight Committee and to facilitate the disclosure and reporting of information regarding complaints and investigations related to proprietary institutions of higher education eligible to receive Federal education assistance.
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February 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:6,672
S. 3727 aims to create a committee to oversee and improve accountability for for-profit colleges that receive federal education assistance. The bill introduces the Proprietary Education Interagency Oversight Committee, tasked with ensuring these institutions provide...
Simple Explanation
S. 3727 is like creating a special team to make sure for-profit colleges (schools that try to make money) are doing a good job and not breaking rules. This team will also make a list to warn kids and parents if a college might be in trouble, but they forgot to say how they will pay for all of this work.
S. 4700 — To modify the governmentwide financial management plan, and for other purposes.
December 17, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:6,863
The "Improving Federal Financial Management Act," as described in bill S. 4700, seeks to enhance the financial management across the U.S. federal government. It proposes modifications to existing laws to establish a 4-year governmentwide financial management plan, replacing the previous...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a new rulebook to help the U.S. government keep track of its money better. It wants the people in charge of the money to plan smarter, make reports easier to read, and share what they find to keep everything clear and fair.
H. R. 5527 — An Act To amend section 1078 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 to increase the effectiveness of the Technology Modernization Fund, and for other purposes.
December 19, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:3,220
The bill H. R. 5527 seeks to amend section 1078 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 to improve the Technology Modernization Fund. The changes focus on ensuring funds are used effectively for updating and securing federal information technology...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help make the government’s computers and technology work better and be safer by making sure they have enough money and tools to stay up-to-date, with special people checking that they don’t waste money and that old computers don’t cause problems.
H. R. 9512 — To protect the sovereignty of the United States and strengthen Congress’s oversight of the activities of the Federal financial agencies by improving accountability and transparency with respect to the effect of membership and participation in covered international organizations on the statutes, regulations, and guidance applicable to companies in the United States, and for other purposes.
September 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,759
H.R. 9512, known as the "Congressional Banking Regulation Priorities and Accountability Act of 2024," aims to enhance the oversight of U.S. federal financial agencies by ensuring accountability and transparency when these agencies participate in international organizations. The bill requires...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that when the people in charge of the country's money rules join any clubs with other countries, they tell Congress first and get their okay, so everyone knows what's going on and there are no surprises.
H. R. 9609 — To amend the Small Business Act to modify application deadlines and communication requirements for certain disaster assistance, and for other purposes.
September 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:439
H.R. 9609 proposes changes to the Small Business Act to adjust application deadlines and improve communication for disaster assistance. Specifically, the bill allows the Administrator to extend application deadlines for major disasters by 60 days and accept late applications...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9609 wants to make it easier for small businesses to get help after a big storm or disaster by giving them more time to apply and making sure everyone knows how and when to ask for help.
S. 3700 — To permit nurse practitioners and physician assistants to furnish necessary services, appliances, and supplies to individuals receiving medical benefits for illnesses.
January 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:323
S. 3700, known as the "Health Care for Energy Workers Act of 2024," is a bill introduced in the Senate to expand the authority of nurse practitioners and physician assistants. It allows these healthcare professionals to prescribe and recommend necessary medical services, appliances, and...
Simple Explanation
S. 3700 is a bill that wants to let nurse practitioners and physician assistants help people who get sick from working with energy by giving them the medicine and supplies they need, like doctors do. It's like letting trained helpers give you what you need to feel better, but they need to make sure everyone understands the same rules, so it's fair for everyone no matter where they live.
H. R. 9850 — To protect and promote American values abroad, including the rights of freedom of speech and freedom of expression enshrined in the United States Constitution and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, through the use of foreign assistance and by assuring U.S. law enforcement does not cooperate in censorship abroad.
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September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,564
H.R. 9850 is a bill that aims to stop the U.S. from supporting or participating in censorship of lawful online speech abroad. It emphasizes the rights to freedom of speech and expression globally and prohibits foreign aid from going to entities that engage in online...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9850 is a bill that tries to stop the U.S. from helping countries that block or control what people say online, making sure everyone can speak freely on the internet.
H. R. 8692 — To require that the Amtrak Board of Directors comply with the open meetings requirements of section 552b of title 5, United States Code, and for other purposes.
June 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:657
H.R. 8692, known as the "Amtrak Transparency and Accountability for Passengers and Taxpayer Act," requires the Amtrak Board of Directors to follow open meeting rules described in section 552b of title 5, U.S. Code. The bill allows the Board to have closed meetings for discussions as long as...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8692 wants to make sure the people in charge of Amtrak talk about their plans where everyone can know what's going on, like in a big group meeting. They can have private chats, but no big decisions should be made there, and they must tell about the chat soon after.
S. 4882 — To establish a pilot program for tracking awards made through other transaction authority.
July 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:546
S. 4882 proposes creating a pilot program to help the Department of Defense track how much money small businesses and nontraditional contractors receive through "other transaction authority," a special type of contract. The program aims to reduce the reporting burden on...
Simple Explanation
S. 4882 wants to try a new way for the military to keep track of how much money they give to small businesses and special helpers, all the while making it easier for them to tell the military how they spend that money, until the year 2029.
S. 3565 — To appropriate funds for the Affordable Connectivity Program of the Federal Communications Commission.
January 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:199
S. 3565 aims to provide funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program, which is part of the Federal Communications Commission's efforts to help people afford internet services. The bill proposes to allocate $7 billion to the Affordable Connectivity Fund for fiscal year...
Simple Explanation
S. 3565 is a plan to give $7 billion to help people pay for internet service so more people can connect to the internet. This money is from the government, and it can be used whenever needed until it is all spent.
S. 1258 — An Act To require the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to submit to Congress an annual report on projects that are over budget and behind schedule, and for other purposes.
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March 23, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:787
S. 1258, also known as the “Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act of 2023,” requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to submit an annual report to Congress. This report will detail any government projects that are significantly over budget (by at least $1 billion)...
Simple Explanation
The Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act of 2023 says that every year, a special person in the government has to tell the grown-ups in charge about any big government projects that cost way more money than planned or are taking too long to finish. This way, everyone can see which projects need extra help to get back on track.
H. R. 2560 — An Act To require the Secretary of Commerce to establish the Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Grant Program, and for other purposes.
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April 11, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:975
H.R. 2560 seeks to establish the Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Grant Program, which would be managed by the Secretary of Commerce. The program's aim is to support coordinated efforts for the recovery, care, and release of stranded marine turtles, as well as...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 2560 would help save sea turtles by giving money to groups that rescue and take care of turtles when they're in trouble, but the groups need to have some money of their own to get the help.
S. 3237 — An Act To amend the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 to ensure claimants are adequately informed regarding filing a Federal cause of action.
June 04, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:517
S. 3237 aims to amend the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022. It ensures that veterans who file lawsuits related to water contamination at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, are informed about their rights to seek free advice on veterans' benefits. The bill requires veterans or...
Simple Explanation
S. 3237 is a bill that makes sure people who were affected by bad water at a place called Camp Lejeune know they can get free advice about their benefits when they take legal action. It wants them to sign a paper saying they understand this, but some people think this could make things trickier without a good reason.
H. R. 7557 — To protect members of the Coast Guard from sexual assault and harassment and increase transparency within the Coast Guard, and for other purposes.
March 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:5,026
H. R. 7557 aims to protect Coast Guard members from sexual assault and harassment while promoting transparency within the organization. The bill plans to enhance accountability by implementing structural changes and providing special support for victims. It requires regular...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7557 is a plan to make the Coast Guard a safer place by protecting people from being harmed or bothered, and it makes sure that everyone knows what is going on inside the Coast Guard. It also helps people who have been hurt and tries to make things fair and safe for everyone.
H. R. 9042 — To provide for civilian agency artificial intelligence watermarks, and for other purposes.
July 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:236
H. R. 9042 aims to establish a system for creating artificial intelligence watermarks to identify AI programs approved for civilian agency use in the United States. This bill instructs the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with other agencies, to develop this...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 9042 is a bill that wants to make special marks to tell when a computer program, called AI, is safe for certain parts of the government to use. It asks for help from some important people to create this system, which will need money each year to get it working.
S. CON. RES. 29 — Providing for a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 815.
April 20, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:120
S. CON. RES. 29 is a concurrent resolution agreed upon by both the Senate and the House of Representatives. It resolves to instruct the Clerk of the House of Representatives to amend the title of H.R. 815. The new title will reflect that the legislation is about "Making...
Simple Explanation
S. CON. RES. 29 is a decision made by the people in charge to change the name of an important plan, so it better describes what it's about—giving extra money to help out for the year 2024.
S. 5255 — To require the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to submit to Congress an annual report on biomedical research funded by the United States and performed in China.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:793
S. 5255 aims to enhance transparency by requiring the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to submit an annual report to Congress detailing biomedical research funded by the United States and conducted in China. Known as the "CLAWS Act of 2024," this bill mandates...
Simple Explanation
S. 5255 is a rule that says the U.S. must write a yearly report to check on the medical research it pays for in China, making sure it’s safe and well-managed. This report will help see if any of the work is linked to the Chinese military or spying groups.
H. R. 6254 — An Act To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a review on the Public Buildings Service, and for other purposes.
March 12, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:405
H.R. 6254, titled the "Public Buildings Accountability Act of 2023," directs the Comptroller General to conduct a comprehensive review of the Public Buildings Service within one year of the bill's enactment. The review will examine the administration and management of real...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6254 asks a special person, called the Comptroller General, to look closely at how a group that takes care of government buildings is doing its job, like making sure they have enough helpers and aren't wasting money on things like trips or meetings. They will need to check records from the last 10 years to see how everything has been managed.
H. R. 7734 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to require a notation in the personnel record file of certain employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs who resign from Government employment under certain circumstances.
March 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:498
H.R. 7734 proposes an amendment to title 38 of the United States Code to ensure that if an employee of the Department of Veterans Affairs resigns while under investigation, a permanent note about the investigation will be added to their personnel records. Additionally, the...
Simple Explanation
Imagine if someone working at a place that helps veterans might leave their job while they're being checked for doing something wrong. This bill says that a note will be added to their record, even if we don't know for sure what happened, to try to keep things fair and honest.
H. R. 2553 — To amend title 28, United States Code, to authorize removal of an action or prosecution against a President, Vice President, former President, or former Vice President, and for other purposes.
January 31, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:513
H.R. 2553 is a legislative proposal called the “No More Political Prosecutions Act of 2023.” It seeks to amend title 28 of the United States Code to allow for the removal of legal actions or prosecutions specifically against a President, Vice President, or former holders of...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 2553 lets a President, Vice President, or someone who used to be in those roles move their legal cases to a different court, which some people think might make it harder to hold them accountable like everyone else.
H. R. 7019 — To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to address disclosures by directors, officers, and principal stockholders of foreign private issuers, and for other purposes.
January 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:347
H. R. 7019, also known as the "Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act," aims to update the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The bill focuses on improving transparency by requiring directors, officers, and major stockholders of foreign private issuers to publicly disclose...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7019 is a new rule that asks important people in foreign companies to tell everyone about their stocks to make sure everything is honest and clear. The people in charge of checking these rules have to make sure the new rule is followed very soon.
S. 4511 — An Act To provide for the crediting of funds received by the National Guard Bureau as reimbursement from States.
December 19, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:307
S. 4511 is a bill known as the "Guarding Readiness Resources Act," which allows the National Guard Bureau to credit funds received as reimbursement from States, Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia, Guam, or the Virgin Islands. These reimbursed funds can be credited to the...
Simple Explanation
The "Guarding Readiness Resources Act" lets the National Guard keep money they get back from states to help fix or replace things like trucks or equipment when they help out during emergencies, making sure they have the money they need to stay ready.
H. R. 6324 — An Act To authorize major medical facility projects for the Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2024, and for other purposes.
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November 16, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:672
H. R. 6324 is a bill that allows the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to undertake various major medical facility projects across the United States for fiscal year 2024. The projects include constructing new buildings, renovating existing facilities, and expanding parking in...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 6324 is a plan to build and fix hospitals for veterans in different places in the U.S., like Texas and Puerto Rico, using a big piggy bank with over $3 billion.
H. R. 6011 — To direct the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to notify applicants of the completion status of right-of-way applications under section 501 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 and section 28 of the Mineral Leasing Act.
March 12, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:716
H.R. 6011, also known as the "Right-Of-Way Application Transparency and Accountability Act" or the "ROWATA Act," requires the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to inform applicants about the status of their right-of-way applications. Not later than 90...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that when someone asks to use public land for things like building roads or pipes, the government must tell them within 90 days if they have everything needed to start or what they need to add. This helps keep things clear and fair.
H. R. 9413 — To amend the Act of March 4, 1913, to establish the Bureau of International Labor Affairs within the Department of Labor, and for other purposes.
August 27, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:984
H.R. 9413 aims to amend an older law to formally establish the Bureau of International Labor Affairs within the Department of Labor. This Bureau is set up to address issues related to international labor standards, like trade and labor affairs, child labor, forced labor, and...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9413 wants to create a special office in the government that makes sure people in other countries have good and safe working conditions, especially kids. This office will also help other countries make their workers' lives better and report to Congress every year about what they do.
H. RES. 1584 — Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and release records of the Committee’s review of the alleged misconduct of Matthew Louis Gaetz II of Florida while serving as a Member of the House of Representatives.
November 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:215
H. RES. 1584 directs the House Committee on Ethics to preserve and release documents related to the investigation of alleged misconduct by Matthew Louis Gaetz II, who served as a member of the House of Representatives from Florida. The resolution refers to previous...
Simple Explanation
Matthew Gaetz, who worked for the U.S. House of Representatives, is being checked out because people say he did some not-so-good things. This bill wants to make sure that all the papers and reports about the investigation are kept safe and shared openly with everyone, so people can see what happened.
H. R. 4529 — To amend the Public Health Service Act regarding guidance documents of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and for other purposes.
November 19, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,329
H.R. 4529 is a bill aimed at amending the Public Health Service Act to establish rules for how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) creates and shares guidance documents. The bill requires these documents to be developed with public participation, ensuring...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 4529 is like making sure the rules from the CDC (a group that helps keep people healthy) are made with everyone's ideas and can't just change the law or rules. It's like asking everyone in the class how to play a game and making sure no one gets in trouble for making up new rules that aren't fair.
H. R. 7280 — To require the Inspector General of the Department of Housing and Urban Development to testify before the Congress annually, and for other purposes.
February 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:360
H.R. 7280, known as the “HUD Transparency Act of 2024,” requires the Inspector General of the Department of Housing and Urban Development to testify before Congress every year by October 1st. The testimony will be delivered to the Committee on Financial Services in the House of...
Simple Explanation
The HUD Transparency Act of 2024 wants a special person called the Inspector General from a big housing department to talk to Congress every year about how they're stopping things like cheating and wasting money and how they're helping programs work better. They need to do this before October 1st and explain what's going on in their work.
S. 4351 — An Act To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize certain poison control programs.
July 11, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:259
S. 4351 proposes amendments to the Public Health Service Act to continue funding and support for poison control programs in the United States. The bill updates existing legislation to extend the authorization of the national toll-free poison control number, promote the use of...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to keep supporting special centers that help people when they accidentally eat or touch something poisonous. It plans to give them money to keep running for a few more years so they can keep helping everyone stay safe.
H. R. 7674 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish the Advisory Committee on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Veterans.
March 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,028
H.R. 7674 proposes to amend Title 38 of the United States Code to create an Advisory Committee focused on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) Veterans. This committee would be established within the Department of Veterans Affairs and would include members from the public,...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, Congress wants to set up a special group to help make sure that veterans who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer get the right benefits and services they need by giving advice and making suggestions to the Department of Veterans Affairs.
H. R. 7303 — To abolish the Board on Geographic Names and repeal the provisions of the Act of July 25, 1947 establishing such Board.
February 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:529
H. R. 7303 aims to dismantle the Board on Geographic Names by repealing the Act of July 25, 1947, that established it. The bill proposes terminating all functions of the board and making necessary amendments to eliminate references to the board's responsibilities in the...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to get rid of a group of people who name places in the United States. It's like saying we don't need a special team to pick names for mountains, rivers, or cities anymore, but it doesn't say who will do that job instead.
S. 5185 — To establish a grant program to support qualified community colleges, and for other purposes.
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September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,403
S. 5185, titled the “Funding Community College Infrastructure Act,” aims to set up a grant program to help support qualified community colleges, especially in areas lacking such institutions or in low-income communities. The bill outlines a process where the Secretary of...
Simple Explanation
The Funding Community College Infrastructure Act is like giving money to help build and improve schools that teach grown-ups, especially in places where there aren't many schools or where people don't have a lot of money. The plan shares a lot of money over 10 years to make sure the schools have good buildings and can work with other schools or job training places.
S. 3999 — To require mandatory review of performance improvement plans during tenure and promotion appraisal process.
March 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:164
S. 3999 requires the mandatory review of Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) for Foreign Service officers during their tenure and promotion appraisals. The bill mandates the Secretary of State to ensure that all PIPs, issued to an officer in the past five years for...
Simple Explanation
In the Senate, there's a new rule that says when deciding if someone in the Foreign Service should get a promotion, they must check any old reports about how well that person has been doing their job if they haven't done great in the last five years. This helps make sure everyone is being judged fairly and clearly.
H. RES. 1449 — Condemning the global rise of antisemitism and calling upon countries and international bodies to counter antisemitism.
September 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:189
H. RES. 1449 is a resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives that condemns the global rise of antisemitism and urges countries and international organizations to take action against it. It highlights various international efforts, including the Global Guidelines for...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 1449 is a message from the U.S. House of Representatives saying that people around the world should work together to stop antisemitism, which is being mean or unfair to Jewish people, and asking countries and groups to teach about the Holocaust and protect communities.
H. RES. 1398 — Expressing support for the designation of July 30, 2024, as National Whistleblower Appreciation Day.
July 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:249
H. RES. 1398 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives to express support for designating July 30, 2024, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day." The resolution highlights the historical significance of whistleblowers, dating back to 1777, and recognizes their important...
Simple Explanation
This resolution wants to make July 30, 2024, a special day to say "thank you" to people who tell the truth about bad things happening, called whistleblowers. It reminds everyone how important they are for helping keep things fair and honest.
H. R. 10185 — To provide authority to contribute to the NATO Innovation Fund.
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November 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:277
H. R. 10185 is a bill introduced to allow the United States Secretary of Defense to contribute up to $200 million to the NATO Innovation Fund over a period of 10 years. The NATO Innovation Fund is a venture capital fund that invests in high-impact technology which has both...
Simple Explanation
Imagine a big piggy bank where lots of countries save money together to buy new and cool technology that helps both people and the army. This bill is like saying the U.S. might put a big chunk of money, like $200 million over ten years, into that piggy bank, but only if the grown-ups in charge say it's okay and we all agree it's worth it.
H. R. 7687 — To amend title 51, United States Code, to authorize the transfer to NASA of funds from other agencies for scientific or engineering research or education, and for other purposes.
March 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:925
The NASA Streamlining Partnerships for Research and Education for Engineering and Science Act, also known as the NASA SPREES Act, proposes changes to title 51 of the United States Code. It allows NASA to receive funds from other federal agencies specifically...
Simple Explanation
The NASA SPREES Act lets NASA get money from other parts of the government to help with space science and education, but they need to make sure everything is clear and used the right way.
S. 3980 — To award grants to local educational agencies to operate after school programs in certain areas with a high rate of juvenile crime.
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March 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,014
S. 3980, also known as the "AFTER SCHOOL Act," proposes to provide federal grants to local educational agencies in areas with high juvenile crime rates. The grants are intended to fund after school programs for students in grades 6 through 12. Eligible agencies must submit an...
Simple Explanation
The AFTER SCHOOL Act wants to give money to schools in places where kids are getting into a lot of trouble, so they can have fun and learn more after regular school ends. It plans to give $100 million each year to help pay for these programs from 2025 to 2028.
H. R. 6324 — To authorize major medical facility projects for the Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2024, and for other purposes.
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August 09, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:916
H.R. 6324, titled the "Fiscal Year 2024 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act," proposes to allow the Department of Veterans Affairs to undertake several major medical facility projects in fiscal year 2024. These projects include constructing new buildings, expanding...
Simple Explanation
The bill says the government wants to spend a big pile of money to fix up and build new hospitals for veterans, but it doesn’t clearly say why some places are getting more money and how they decided which places are most important.
H. R. 9907 — To provide for a comprehensive Federal response to Long COVID, including research, education, and support for affected individuals, to direct the National Institutes of Health to establish a Long COVID research program, and for other purposes.
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October 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:5,937
H. R. 9907, known as the "Long COVID Research Moonshot Act," aims to establish a comprehensive federal response to Long COVID by developing a research program under the National Institutes of Health. The bill focuses on expediting research, improving understanding, prevention, management, and...
Simple Explanation
The "Long COVID Research Moonshot Act" is a plan to spend a lot of money to help scientists learn more about people who feel sick for a long time after having COVID. It also wants to teach people about it and make sure medicines and treatments are not too expensive.
H. RES. 1611 — Providing for the printing of a revised edition of the Rules and Manual of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress.
December 09, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:98
H. RES. 1611 authorizes the printing of an updated edition of the Rules and Manual of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress. This resolution specifies that a total of 3,000 copies will be printed and bound for use by the House of...
Simple Explanation
The government wants to make updated rule books for a group of people working in a big building where they make important decisions, so they are going to print 3,000 copies of these books. Some of the books will be extra fancy with special covers.
H. R. 8271 — To appropriate funds for the Office for Civil Rights of the Department of Education.
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May 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:255
H. R. 8271, also known as the "Showing Up for Students Act," aims to allocate additional funds for the Office for Civil Rights within the Department of Education. The bill proposes an appropriation of $280,000,000 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, with these...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 8271 is like giving a big stack of money, $280 million, to the part of the government that makes sure schools treat everyone fairly, to help them do their job better. But there aren't a lot of rules saying exactly how they must spend it, so it's a bit like giving someone money without telling them what to buy.
H. RES. 1021 — Providing the sense of the House of Representatives that the political persecution of President Donald J. Trump is morally unjustifiable and has damaged institutional trust to an extraordinary degree; that the Biden administration’s weaponization of the Federal Government against Donald Trump, the Republican Party’s nominee for President in 2024, must end; that those responsible for the persecution of Donald Trump within the Biden administration must be held accountable by Congress; and that the United States would benefit enormously from having Donald J. Trump inaugurated once again as the President of the United States on January 20, 2025.
February 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:383
H. RES. 1021 expresses the opinion of the House of Representatives that the alleged political persecution of former President Donald J. Trump is morally indefensible and has significantly harmed trust in institutions. It calls for the Biden administration to cease what it describes as the...
Simple Explanation
In simple terms, this proposal says that some people in the House of Representatives think it's not fair how former President Donald Trump is being treated and that the government should stop being mean to him. They also believe if Trump becomes President again, it would be good for the country.
H. R. 8367 — To ensure labor organization transparency and accountability.
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May 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,782
The bill, titled the “Union Transparency and Accountability Act,” aims to make labor organizations more transparent and accountable. It updates the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 by requiring labor organizations to submit specific financial reports annually and adds...
Simple Explanation
The Union Transparency and Accountability Act is a plan to make sure unions, which are groups for workers, show how they use their money and treat their members fairly. They have to tell everyone about their money once a year, and if they don’t, they might have to pay a fine.
H. R. 1695 — An Act To improve the visibility, accountability, and oversight of agency software asset management practices, and for other purposes.
December 04, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:3,089
The Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets Act aims to enhance how U.S. government agencies manage their software resources. It requires each agency to carefully evaluate their software use, costs, and contracts to identify potential improvements....
Simple Explanation
The bill wants U.S. government agencies to be better at using and keeping track of their computer programs so they can save money and work more efficiently without spending extra funds.
H. R. 764 — An Act To require the Secretary of the Interior to reissue regulations removing the gray wolf from the list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
April 30, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:250
H.R. 764, also known as the “Trust the Science Act,” mandates the Secretary of the Interior to reissue a federal regulation that removes the gray wolf from the list of endangered and threatened species. This action is based on a rule previously published on November 3, 2020....
Simple Explanation
The "Trust the Science Act" is a rule that says gray wolves are no longer considered endangered animals. It also says that nobody can go to court to change this rule.
H. R. 7175 — To protect individuals who face reprisals for defending human rights and democracy by enhancing the capacity of the United States Government to prevent, mitigate, and respond in such cases, and for other purposes.
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January 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:4,848
H.R. 7175, titled the "Human Rights Defenders Protection Act of 2024," aims to enhance the U.S. government's ability to protect people who defend human rights and democracy and face retaliation for their actions. The bill outlines strategies to support these defenders through...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7175 is a special plan by the U.S. to help brave people who stand up for human rights and fairness when they're in danger, like giving them safe places and training. It also talks about spending money to support these efforts but needs to be careful to use it wisely.
H. R. 9980 — To amend the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to establish an Office of Kosher and Halal Foods, and for other purposes.
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October 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,502
H.R. 9980 proposes changes to the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 by establishing an Office of Kosher and Halal Foods. This office will ensure that Jewish and Muslim Americans have access to food that meets their religious dietary requirements through...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9980 is about creating a special team to help make sure Jewish and Muslim people in the U.S. have food they can eat according to their religions, with enough money to do this between 2025 and 2029, but they need to figure out how to spend the money wisely and fairly.
H. R. 7692 — To require the heads of Federal agencies to submit to Congress an annual report regarding official time authorized under title 5, United States Code, and for other purposes.
March 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:586
H. R. 7692, known as the "Taxpayer-Funded Union Time Transparency Act," aims to increase transparency around the use of "official time," where federal employees conduct union activities during work hours. The bill mandates that heads of federal agencies submit and publicly...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7692 is a bill that asks heads of government agencies to write a report every year, explaining how and why workers use work time to do union activities, so everyone knows how taxpayer money is spent.
H. R. 10059 — To enhance the operations and accountability of international financial institutions, strengthen support for low-income countries, and promote human rights and environmental standards in global financial projects.
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October 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:8,208
H.R. 10059 aims to improve the accountability and operations of international financial institutions, with a focus on enhancing support for low-income countries and promoting environmental and human rights standards. The bill includes measures to increase transparency and...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10059 is a plan to help countries that don't have a lot of money by giving them more support and making sure big money projects are good for people and the planet. It also wants to stop bad behavior like corruption and help take care of our world.
H. R. 10143 — To direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to transfer certain amounts to the Disaster Relief Fund.
November 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:266
H. R. 10143 aims to instruct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to move any remaining, unspent funds from COVID-19 relief that were allocated to FEMA over to the Disaster Relief Fund. The bill also allows the Administrator to redirect any...
Simple Explanation
In simple terms, H. R. 10143 lets the leader of FEMA take leftover money that was supposed to be used for COVID-19 and put it into a fund for disasters, like hurricanes or earthquakes. The leader can also move other money that's not needed anymore to help pay for fixing these disasters.
S. 5406 — To establish an Office of Public Engagement and Participation within the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and for other purposes.
December 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,615
The bill S. 5406 aims to set up a new Office of Public Engagement and Participation within the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). This office would help the public participate in NRC proceedings by providing guidance and support, including financial assistance for those who...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to create a special office to help regular people talk about important decisions at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. This office would help people share their ideas and offer some money to those who want to help but can't afford it, making sure everything is fair and open.
H. RES. 1623 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the rate of chronic absenteeism in American schools must urgently be reduced, and for other purposes.
December 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:162
H. RES. 1623 expresses the opinion of the House of Representatives that it's crucial to reduce the rate of chronic absenteeism in American schools. Chronic absenteeism, defined as missing 10% or more school days, has increased significantly since the coronavirus pandemic and...
Simple Explanation
Sometimes kids miss too many days of school, and this makes it harder for them to learn and grow. This bill says that everyone, including parents, teachers, and leaders, should work together to help kids attend school more regularly so they can have a better future.
H. R. 8660 — To strengthen requirements for contracts between the Department of Education and Federal student loan servicers, and for other purposes.
June 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,726
H.R. 8660, titled the “Student Loan Servicers Accountability Act of 2024,” aims to increase the accountability of Federal student loan servicers through enhanced vetting and contract requirements. The bill mandates that servicers evaluate their past performance, consumer satisfaction, and...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8660 wants to make sure the people who help manage student loans do a good job by checking their work carefully and making them fix mistakes. It also plans to make important information available in different languages to help everyone understand it better.
H. R. 9649 — To restore funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).
September 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,482
H.R. 9649, known as the “UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act of 2024,” aims to restore funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). The bill highlights the severe humanitarian crisis affecting Palestinian civilians in Gaza and...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9649 wants to start giving money again to a group called UNRWA, which helps people in a place called Gaza get things they need like food and schools. The bill says it's important to help, but some people worry about making sure the money is spent the right way.
S. 5395 — To amend title 28, United States Code, to establish an Office of Ethics Counsel and an Office of Investigative Counsel within the Supreme Court of the United States.
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November 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,683
The bill S. 5395, known as the "Supreme Court Ethics and Investigations Act," aims to enhance accountability and ethical oversight within the U.S. Supreme Court. It proposes the creation of an Office of Ethics Counsel to guide justices on ethical matters like financial...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make new rules to help judges at the highest court be fair and honest. It suggests creating two special teams to check if judges are doing the right thing and to look into complaints about them.
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.
H. R. 6160 — To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a lifespan respite care program.
May 21, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:332
H. R. 6160 aims to amend the Public Health Service Act to continue funding and support for the lifespan respite care program. This program, which provides care for individuals with chronic illnesses or disabilities, will have its funding extended from the years 2025 to 2029....
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6160 is a plan to keep helping people who take care of friends or family members who are sick or disabled by making sure the care program continues to get money from 2025 to 2029. This way, caregivers can keep getting the support they need to help others.
S. 4661 — To amend title 31, United States Code, to include information on improper payments under Federal programs, and for other purposes.
July 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:383
S. 4661, known as the “Improper Payments Transparency Act,” proposes changes to title 31 of the United States Code. The bill aims to include detailed information about improper payments in federal programs within the President's budget submission. It requires executive...
Simple Explanation
S. 4661 is a bill that wants the President to share more information about mistakes when spending money in government programs, asking offices to say why these mistakes go up or down and how they plan to fix them.
H. R. 8782 — To extend the obligation deadline of funds made available to recipients under the American Rescue Plan Act for the purposes of supporting homeless children and youth.
June 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:178
H. R. 8782 proposes to extend the deadline for spending funds under the American Rescue Plan Act that are intended to help homeless children and youth. These funds, initially made available under section 2001(b)(1) of Public Law 117–2, will now be available until September 30, 2025, allowing...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about letting people have more time to spend money from a big plan called the American Rescue Plan. This money is meant to help kids and teens who don't have homes, and now they can use the money until September 30, 2025.
S. 5387 — To strengthen student achievement and graduation rates and prepare children and youth for college, careers, and citizenship through innovative partnerships that meet the comprehensive needs of children and youth.
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November 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:11,521
The DIPLOMA Act aims to improve student achievement and prepare young people for future careers and citizenship by fostering partnerships between schools and communities. The bill encourages coordinating various services like health, social, and academic supports to address...
Simple Explanation
The DIPLOMA Act is like a helper that wants to make schools better by teaming up with the community to support kids with learning, health, and family activities, especially where help is needed most. It plans to use money smartly to make sure every kid has what they need to succeed in school and beyond.
H. R. 3019 — An Act To establish an inspections regime for the Bureau of Prisons, and for other purposes.
May 21, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:4,826
H. R. 3019, known as the "Federal Prison Oversight Act," establishes a system of inspections for the Bureau of Prisons to improve the conditions and safety in federal prisons. The bill requires the Department of Justice's Inspector General to conduct regular inspections of...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 3019 is a plan to make sure federal prisons are safe and fair by having regular check-ups and a special person to hear complaints, so everyone feels secure and heard.
H. R. 9426 — To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program under which the Secretary may fill vacant shifts at medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs with non-Department health care providers.
August 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:675
H. R. 9426 is a bill that instructs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to initiate a pilot program to fill vacant shifts at VA medical facilities using health care providers who do not work for the Department of Veterans Affairs. The program involves setting up agreements with...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 9426 is a plan to help hospitals for veterans get more doctors and nurses from outside by allowing them to work when staff is unavailable, especially in rural areas. This will be tested for three years and will make sure that only these new doctors and nurses can see the medical records of the veterans they are helping.
H. R. 7404 — An Act To require annual reports on counter illicit cross-border tunnel operations, and for other purposes.
September 09, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:181
H. R. 7404 is a bill that aims to enhance efforts against illegal cross-border tunnel activities. It mandates the production of annual reports to keep track of these countermeasures. This bill modifies an existing act to ensure continuous oversight and strategic planning...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7404 is a rule that wants to make sure people know what is being done to stop secret tunnels between countries. It says that each year, people have to write a report about these efforts, but it doesn't exactly say what should be in the report or who should write it.
H. R. 8569 — To prohibit the use of Federal funds for a passenger motor vehicle or a personal driver for the chief executive officer of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
May 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:197
H. R. 8569 is a bill that aims to prevent the use of Federal funds to supply the chief executive officer of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority with a passenger vehicle or a personal driver. The bill, titled the “No Private Rides Act,” was introduced in the House of...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to stop using the country's money to buy a car or hire a driver for the boss of a big transit company in New York, so that money is spent wisely.
S. 4677 — Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes.
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July 11, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:19,685
The bill S. 4677 outlines funding for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. It includes appropriations for various military and veterans' projects, such as construction and upgrades of...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about giving money to build and fix places for the military and to help people who served in the military, like doctors' visits and homes, for the year ending in 2025. It helps with important stuff like hospitals for veterans and taking care of soldiers' houses, making sure everyone uses the money wisely and doesn't waste it.
H. RES. 1554 — Expressing support for the recognition and commemoration of the Sikh Genocide of 1984.
October 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:184
H. RES. 1554 is a resolution expressing support for the recognition and commemoration of the Sikh Genocide of 1984. It acknowledges the systemic genocidal violence against Sikhs in multiple regions of India and calls for the perpetrators to be held accountable. The resolution...
Simple Explanation
This bill is about saying "we remember" a very sad event in 1984 where many Sikh people were hurt in India. It asks for the people responsible to be punished and for everyone to know the importance of treating Sikhs with kindness and remembering what happened.
H. R. 7486 — To authorize additional funds for the Shelter and Services Program of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and for other purposes.
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February 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:487
H. R. 7486 is a bill that aims to provide additional funding for the Shelter and Services Program of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The bill requires at least 20% of the funds to be directed towards hospitals, clinics, and community health centers. It also...
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The bill wants to give more money to help with emergencies, like when people need places to stay. It says some of this money should go to doctors and hospitals, and it wants to help more towns that are not near the border.
H. R. 7302 — To require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to require public housing agencies to disclose contracts entered into, and for other purposes.
February 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:275
H. R. 7302, also known as the "Contracting Accountability and Transparency Act" or the "CAT Act," aims to increase transparency in public housing agencies. It mandates the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to ensure that within a year, public housing agencies...
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This bill, called the "CAT Act," wants public housing agencies to tell people about the contracts they make, like who they make them with and what they’re for, so everyone can see and understand what’s happening. This way, it helps keep everything clear and open, just like showing everyone your shiny toys at playtime.
H. R. 9967 — To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to permit States to use funds made available under such Act to improve the administration of elections for the physical security of polling places and poll workers.
October 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:305
H. R. 9967, known as the "Protect Our Local workers Act" or the "POL Act," seeks to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002. This bill allows states to use funds from the Act to ensure the physical security of polling places and poll workers, including election offices and...
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H. R. 9967, called the "POL Act," wants to help make places where people vote safer for both the buildings and the workers by letting states use special money to improve security. But people are worried about what exactly "being safer" means and if the money will always be used the right way.
S. RES. 567 — Recognizing the seriousness of widespread health care worker burnout in the United States and the need to strengthen health workforce well-being, and expressing support for the designation of March 18, 2024, as the inaugural Health Workforce Well-Being Day of Awareness.
March 20, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:531
The bill, S. RES. 567, recognizes the widespread problem of burnout among healthcare workers in the United States and emphasizes the importance of improving their well-being. It expresses support for designating March 18, 2024, as the first Health Workforce Well-Being Day of...
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In this bill, the plan is to have a special day, called Health Workforce Well-Being Day, to help everyone remember how hard doctors, nurses, and other healthcare workers work, and why it's important to make sure they don't get too tired out or stressed. The goal is to support them by making their work life better, but it doesn't have enough details yet on how they will do that.
H. R. 7943 — To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide law enforcement authority to the Inspector General of the United States International Development Finance Corporation.
April 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:205
H. R. 7943 aims to amend title 5 of the United States Code to grant law enforcement authority to the Inspector General of the United States International Development Finance Corporation. This bill proposes that the Inspector General be given powers similar to those used in...
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H. R. 7943 is a plan to let a special helper, called the Inspector General, be like a detective and check things more closely in a US money-helping group. This will help make sure everything is done just right!
H. R. 9145 — To amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to preserve the independent funding in the Office of Financial Research, to establish minimum staffing levels for the Financial Stability Oversight Council, to establish minimum funding levels for such staff, and for other purposes.
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July 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:883
H.R. 9145 proposes changes to the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to ensure that the Office of Financial Research remains independently funded. The bill mandates that the office's annual budget cannot fall below $124,627,000 and guarantees a minimum of 231 full-time staff positions. It also...
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H.R. 9145 is like a special rulebook to make sure certain money watchdogs have enough money and helpers to do their jobs and stay independent, but it has to balance between having enough rules to use money wisely and the freedom to change when needed.
H. R. 8456 — To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to implement certain recommendations made by the Comptroller General with respect to disaster recovery, and for other purposes.
May 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:256
H. R. 8456 requires the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to implement key recommendations from a report by the Comptroller General regarding disaster recovery. This report, titled...
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H.R. 8456 is a plan to make sure two important groups, FEMA and HUD, follow some helpful advice on how to do a better job when disasters happen, like big storms. It's like a reminder to use good ideas so they can help people more quickly and better after bad things happen.
H. R. 7835 — To amend title 5, United States Code, to increase the accountability of the Office of Special Counsel in enforcing certain provisions of that title vigorously, consistently, and without regard to the political affiliation, career status, or personal characteristics of individuals subject to those provisions, and for other purposes.
March 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,457
H.R. 7835 aims to amend Title 5 of the United States Code to enhance the accountability of the Office of Special Counsel (OSC) in enforcing laws without bias towards an individual's political affiliation or career status. The bill introduces new definitions, requires the OSC...
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H.R. 7835 wants to make sure the rule-keepers play fair when they check if government workers are following the rules, no matter who they are or what job they have. It makes them tell others how and why they're doing their job, so everything's clear and honest.
H. R. 153 — To provide for an online repository for certain reporting requirements for recipients of Federal disaster assistance, and for other purposes.
January 03, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:1,133
H.R. 153, known as the “Post-Disaster Assistance Online Accountability Act,” aims to enhance transparency in disaster relief efforts by creating an online repository for reporting requirements. Under this bill, federal agencies that give out disaster aid must publish detailed information...
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H.R. 153 wants to make it easier for people to see how money given to help after disasters is spent. It will create a special website where you can check how this money is used and what it's spent on, helping everyone stay informed and making sure the money goes to the right places.
H. R. 1157 — An Act To provide for the authorization of appropriations for the Countering the People’s Republic of China Malign Influence Fund, and for other purposes.
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September 09, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:1,573
H.R. 1157, also known as the "Countering the PRC Malign Influence Fund Authorization Act of 2023," authorizes $325 million annually from 2023 to 2027 to counteract negative influences from the Chinese Communist Party. The funds aim to disrupt activities undermining international order,...
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The bill lets the government spend a lot of money every year to help stop bad things that another country might do, like spreading lies or being unfair. It plans to have a special helper to manage this, but doesn't have clear rules about what they need to be good at, and there's no exact way to tell if the money is being used well.
H. RES. 982 — Condemning the continued violence in Sudan and calling on the international community to unequivocally support diplomatic efforts to achieve a cessation of hostilities, ensure the protection of civilians and secure unfettered access for humanitarian aid.
January 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:676
H. RES. 982 is a resolution by the U.S. House of Representatives condemning the violence in Sudan and calling for a cessation of hostilities between the Rapid Support Forces and the Sudanese Armed Forces. The resolution supports diplomatic efforts to protect civilians and...
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H. RES. 982 is a plan where the U.S. House of Representatives wants everyone to stop fighting in Sudan, make sure people there are safe, and let helpers in with food and medicine. They want to work together with other countries to help Sudan become peaceful and democratic.

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