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H. R. 7976 — To designate the Civil War Defenses of Washington National Historical Park comprised of certain National Park System lands, and by affiliation and cooperative agreements other historically significant resources, located in the District of Columbia, Virginia, and Maryland, that were part of the Civil War defenses of Washington and related to the Shenandoah Valley Campaign of 1864, to study ways in which the Civil War history of both the North and South can be assembled, arrayed, and conveyed for the benefit of the public, and for other purposes.
April 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,137
H. R. 7976 proposes to create the Civil War Defenses of Washington National Historical Park. This park would include specific historical sites in Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Maryland that were significant during the Civil War, especially in the Shenandoah Valley Campaign of 1864. The bill...
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H.R. 7976 wants to make a special park called the Civil War Defenses of Washington National Historical Park. This park would include important places from the Civil War to help people learn about history, and it would be in Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Maryland.
H. R. 7308 — To direct the Attorney General to establish a grant program to establish, implement, and administer violent incident clearance and technology investigative methods, and for other purposes.
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February 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,340
H.R. 7308, also known as the "VICTIM Act of 2024," aims to improve the clearance rates of violent crimes like homicides and firearm-related incidents by establishing a grant program run by the Attorney General. The bill allows for funding to law enforcement agencies to enhance investigative...
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The VICTIM Act of 2024 is like a big helping hand from the government to the police, giving them money to solve crimes better by using new tools and working with the community, but everyone needs to make sure they use the money wisely and fairly.
H. R. 8788 — To amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to establish the Fisheries and Ecological Resilience Program and to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to submit to Congress a report on the competitiveness of domestic seafood producers in domestic and global seafood trade.
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June 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,384
H.R. 8788 aims to amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act by establishing the Fisheries and Ecological Resilience Program. This program is designed to improve the resilience of fisheries by advancing ocean and ecosystem modeling, educating...
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H.R. 8788 is like a plan to help keep fish and the ocean healthy and strong, while also giving tips on how to make U.S. seafood better in the world market. It also sets aside money to learn new ways to take care of fish even when the environment changes.
H. R. 10208 — 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 House
Congress:118
Words:11,567
H.R. 10208, also known as the "Developing Innovative Partnerships and Learning Opportunities that Motivate Achievement Act" or the "DIPLOMA Act," aims to enhance student achievement and graduation rates in the U.S. by forming partnerships between schools and communities. The...
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The DIPLOMA Act is like a teamwork game where schools and communities work together to help kids do better in school and get better at life skills, using money to make sure everyone, especially those who need more help, can learn in a safe and fun way. It tries to be fair with the given money, but needs to be extra careful that everyone gets a fair share and that the money helps kids in the best way possible.
S. 4930 — To address defaults with respect to awards made under broadband programs carried out by the Federal Communications Commission, and for other purposes.
August 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:910
The Broadband Fairness Act aims to manage defaults regarding awards given under broadband programs run by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). If a recipient defaults, meaning they fail to meet deadlines or are found ineligible, the legislation ensures the funds don't...
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The Broadband Fairness Act is a law that says if a company or person doesn’t follow the rules or finish their work on time with money given to make internet better, the money should stay in the state where it's needed instead of going back to the U.S. government, so the state can still try to use it to help people get better internet.
H. J. RES. 196 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Defense relating to Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Architect and Engineering Service Fees (DFARS Case 2024–D019).
August 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:219
H. J. RES. 196 is a resolution that declares the disapproval by Congress of a specific rule set by the Department of Defense. The rule in question is related to the "Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement," which concerns fees for architect and engineering services...
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H. J. RES. 196 is about Congress saying they don't agree with a new rule from the military about how they pay for certain building services, and by saying this, they want to make sure the rule doesn't count anymore.
S. 4210 — To amend the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act to provide for additional procedures for families with children under the age of 6, and for other purposes.
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April 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,541
The bill S. 4210, titled the “Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act of 2024,” amends the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act to improve procedures for families with children under 6 years old. It requires owners of certain housing to conduct risk assessments for lead paint...
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The Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act of 2024 aims to make homes safer for young children by having owners check for and fix dangerous lead paint quickly, and if not fixed, families can move to safer homes without waiting or losing help.
H. R. 8036 — Making emergency supplemental appropriations for assistance for the Indo-Pacific region and for related expenses for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
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April 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,112
H. R. 8036 is a bill aimed at providing emergency supplemental appropriations for the Indo-Pacific region for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024. It allocates funds to various sectors including the Department of Defense, the Department of State, and international...
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H.R. 8036 is a plan by Congress to spend a lot of money helping countries in Asia feel safer and stronger, mainly by giving more money to the military and improving submarine factories.
H. R. 8302 — To establish a commission to review the programs of the Department of Housing and Urban Development and make recommendations for legislative reforms, and for other purposes.
December 19, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:4,126
H.R. 8302 aims to set up a commission to review and evaluate the programs of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The commission will focus on identifying the effectiveness, complexity, and potential overlap of current HUD programs and will suggest...
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H.R. 8302 wants to make a special team to look at housing programs and find better ways to help people get homes. This team will check out how things are working now and give new ideas to make housing better and cheaper for everyone.

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