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Search Results: keywords:"amendment"

H. R. 8446 — An Act To amend the Energy Act of 2020 to include critical materials in the definition of critical mineral, and for other purposes.
November 14, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:189
H. R. 8446, known as the "Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2024," aims to amend the Energy Act of 2020 by broadening the definition of "critical minerals" to include critical materials identified by the Secretary of Energy. The bill requires updates to the list of critical minerals within...
Simple Explanation
The Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2024 is a rule that helps the government keep track of important rocks and materials that are very useful for making things we need. It says when new important materials are found, they must be added to a special list quickly, so everyone knows they are important and can use them carefully.
H. R. 10144 — To increase the percentage of authorized units that a public housing agency may use for PHA project-based assistance, and for other purposes.
November 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:433
H. R. 10144, introduced in the House of Representatives, is proposed to increase the proportion of housing units that public housing agencies can use for project-based assistance from 20% to 30%. This change aims to make it easier for homeless individuals and families to...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 10144 is a plan to let more homes be used to help people without a place to live. It says that public housing can use 30 out of every 100 homes for special help, instead of just 20, and the housing boss can let even more homes do this if needed.
H. R. 7100 — An Act To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the organization of the Office of Survivors Assistance of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
September 18, 2024
Status:Received in Senate
Congress:118
Words:159
H.R. 7100, titled the “Prioritizing Veterans’ Survivors Act,” is a proposal to amend title 38 of the United States Code. Its primary aim is to clarify the organizational structure of the Office of Survivors Assistance within the Department of Veterans Affairs. Specifically,...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure people know that the group helping family members of soldiers who have passed away is part of the top boss's office in a big government department. It's going from one place to another in the government to help make things clearer.
S. 5142 — To amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to the national program for traumatic brain injury surveillance and registries.
September 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:252
S. 5142 proposes to amend the Public Health Service Act by renaming the national program for traumatic brain injury surveillance and registries in honor of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. It involves changing the section heading of Section 393C to reflect the new name,...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to change the name of a program that keeps track of people with brain injuries to honor a person named Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr., but it doesn't explain why it's doing this or what else might change.
S. 4016 — To amend the Boulder Canyon Project Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to expend amounts in the Colorado River Dam fund, and for other purposes.
November 21, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:430
S. 4016 seeks to amend the Boulder Canyon Project Act to allow the Secretary of the Interior to use money from the Colorado River Dam fund. This money, including certain non-reimbursable amounts, can be used for activities related to the operations, maintenance, and...
Simple Explanation
S. 4016 is a plan that lets the government use money from a special fund to take care of Hoover Dam, like fixing or cleaning it, and they have to talk with certain people who help run the dam while doing so.
H. R. 9492 — To amend Public Law 99–338 with respect to Kaweah Project permits.
September 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:150
H.R. 9492 seeks to amend Public Law 99-338 concerning the Kaweah Project permits. The bill proposes to change the number of permit renewals from 3 to 7 and also removes the reference to the “Southern California Edison Company.” This means that entities involved in the Kaweah...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9492 is a bill that wants to let people working on a project called Kaweah have more chances to renew their permission to do so, changing it from 3 times to 7 times, and it stops mentioning a company by name so it's not specific to just one company anymore.
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.
H. R. 7667 — To expand the seniors farmers’ market program to include maple syrup.
March 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:218
H.R. 7667 aims to expand the current seniors farmers' market program by including maple syrup as an eligible product. This change is proposed through an amendment to the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002. The bill, known as the “Making Agricultural Products...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7667 wants to let older people buy maple syrup at farmers' markets with a special program, just like they do with fruits and veggies now. This means they can use their program coupons to get syrup, giving helpers more tasty choices!
H. R. 9089 — To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 to authorize certain funds for water and water supply infrastructure in Fremont County, Colorado, and for other purposes.
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July 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:222
H. R. 9089 is proposed legislation that aims to amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1992. It seeks to authorize $50 million in funding for water and water supply infrastructure projects in Fremont County, Colorado. The bill, introduced by Ms. Pettersen, is currently...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 9089 is a plan to spend $50 million to fix and improve water systems in Fremont County, Colorado, to make sure people have enough clean water, but it doesn't explain why this county was picked or how the money will be managed.
H. R. 6316 — An Act To amend title 40, United States Code, to establish an expiration date of certain committee resolutions with respect to leases or projects, and for other purposes.
March 12, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:239
H.R. 6316 seeks to amend title 40 of the United States Code by setting an expiration date for certain committee resolutions related to leases or projects. It requires that a lease must be awarded, or a project initiated within five years after the resolution is approved by...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that when a plan for a building or lease gets approved by a special group in the government, it has to start within five years or else it's no longer okay to do. If the plan doesn't start in time, they have to get a new approval to go ahead.
H. R. 1108 — An Act To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding.
February 28, 2023
Status:Received in Senate
Congress:118
Words:134
H. R. 1108 is a bill intended to amend the Communications Act of 1934. It aims to extend the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) authority to grant licenses or construction permits through competitive bidding, changing the expiration date from March 9, 2023, to May 19,...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 1108 is a bill that lets the group in charge of TV and radio signals (the FCC) keep having auctions to give out special rights to use those signals. They just want to change the deadline for these auctions from March 9 to May 19, 2023.
S. 4903 — To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to require youth representation on each State workforce development board, and for other purposes.
July 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:479
S. 4903, known as the "Generation Now Workforce Representation Act of 2024," aims to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act by ensuring youth representation on each State workforce development board. It mandates that boards include at least one youth...
Simple Explanation
S. 4903, called the "Generation Now Workforce Representation Act of 2024," wants to make sure young people have a say in planning jobs and training in each state. It says there should be a young person and someone from a group that helps young people on these planning teams.
H. R. 3016 — An Act To amend the Anti-Boycott Act of 2018 to apply the provisions of that Act to international governmental organizations.
February 26, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:374
H. R. 3016 is a bill that seeks to amend the Anti-Boycott Act of 2018. The bill's aim is to expand the act's provisions to include international governmental organizations, in addition to foreign countries. It requires the President to submit an annual report to Congress,...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 3016 is a bill that wants to change a rule so that not just countries, but also big international groups have to follow the same rules about not making people or companies stop doing business with certain places. It also says the President has to tell Congress every year about which places and groups try to make these rules.
H. R. 6820 — To amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to remove the exclusion of certain small business concerns from the disadvantaged business enterprise program, and for other purposes.
December 14, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:284
H.R. 6820, titled the “Small Business Contracting Fairness Act,” aims to amend the existing Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The bill seeks to eliminate certain exclusions that prevent small business concerns from participating in the disadvantaged business enterprise...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to change the rules so small businesses can have a fair chance to help build things like roads and bridges. It tries to fix some problems that make it hard for some small businesses to join and work on these projects.
H. R. 6981 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit unauthorized private paramilitary activity, and for other purposes.
January 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,018
H. R. 6981, titled the "Preventing Private Paramilitary Activity Act of 2024," aims to amend title 18 of the United States Code to prevent unauthorized private paramilitary activities. It makes it illegal for such groups to conduct armed activities like public patrolling or...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 6981 is a proposed rule that tries to stop groups of people from carrying weapons or acting like soldiers without permission. It makes it against the rules unless you're a part of the official army or a special group like reenactors who pretend to be historical soldiers.
S. 5359 — To amend the National Marine Sanctuary Act to prohibit requiring an authorization for the installation, operation, maintenance, repair, or recovery of undersea fiber optic cables in a national marine sanctuary if such activities have previously been authorized by a Federal or State agency.
November 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:381
S. 5359 is a bill that aims to change the National Marine Sanctuary Act so that no new federal authorizations are needed for undersea fiber optic cables in national marine sanctuaries if those cables have already been approved by a federal or state agency. This means that if the cables...
Simple Explanation
This bill says that if some special wires under the sea, which help us talk on the internet, have already been okayed by some government helpers, they don't need to ask for permission again if they want to fix or check these wires in certain ocean places that need protecting.
S. 5159 — To amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to require any cost estimate for a bill or joint resolution prepared by the Congressional Budget Office to include the cost to each United States citizen for carrying out such measure, and for other purposes.
September 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:322
S. 5159 proposes an amendment to the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974. This bill requires the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) to include the cost to each United States citizen when estimating the financial impact of a bill or joint resolution....
Simple Explanation
S. 5159 is a bill that wants to make sure everyone knows how much money a new law will cost each person by asking a special office to do the math and tell everybody. It helps people understand how changes in laws might affect the money the country spends and owes.
H. R. 7003 — To amend the National Landslide Preparedness Act to reauthorize such Act.
January 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:290
H. R. 7003 seeks to amend and reauthorize the National Landslide Preparedness Act. The bill proposes changes to sections of the existing Act, extending the authorization period from 2021-2024 to 2024-2028. This legislation aims to continue and support measures related to...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7003 is a plan to keep helping people be ready for landslides in the United States by continuing the program from 2024 to 2028. This means they are making sure the work on being prepared for landslides doesn't stop.
S. 5111 — To amend the Fair Housing Act to repeal the Thurmond amendment.
September 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:172
S. 5111, also known as the "Fair Future Act," aims to amend the Fair Housing Act by repealing the Thurmond amendment. The bill proposes to strike paragraph (4) from Section 807(b) of the Fair Housing Act and renumber the previous paragraph (5) as paragraph (4). This...
Simple Explanation
S. 5111 wants to change a law about fair housing by taking out a part called the "Thurmond amendment," but doesn't say why or what might happen next. It's like taking a piece out of a puzzle without explaining why it's important.
H. R. 7421 — To amend Public Law 87–788 (commonly known as the McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Act; 16 U.S.C. 582a–7) to provide for equal treatment of the District of Columbia with respect to funds made available under that Act.
February 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:234
H.R. 7421 aims to ensure that the District of Columbia receives equal treatment regarding funding under the McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Act. The bill specifically amends Section 8 of Public Law 87–788 by adding the District of Columbia to the list of entities...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7421 wants to change a law so that Washington, D.C. can get the same money as the states do for taking care of forests. This way, D.C. can have the same chances to look after its trees and parks.
S. CON. RES. 25 — Providing for a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 2872.
January 18, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:131
S. CON. RES. 25 is a resolution passed by the United States Senate that calls for a change in the title of H.R. 2872. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to amend the title to focus on making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year...
Simple Explanation
The U.S. Senate decided to change the name of another bill, H.R. 2872, to better show what it's about, which is about giving more money to help the country run until the end of the next big money year.
S. 4656 — To amend title 5, United States Code, concerning restrictions on the participation of certain Federal employees in partisan political activity, and for other purposes.
December 09, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:329
S. 4656 aims to amend title 5 of the United States Code by expanding restrictions on partisan political activities for certain federal employees. Specifically, it seeks to include employees working in any Office of Inspector General or Office of Special Inspector General...
Simple Explanation
S. 4656 is a bill that wants to make sure certain government workers, like those who check if other parts of the government are doing their jobs right, don't mix their work with politics. It’s like making sure the referees in a game can't play for any of the teams.
S. 2042 — An Act To amend the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area Act to adjust the boundary of the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area, and for other purposes.
December 18, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,055
S. 2042 aims to amend the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area Act by updating the boundaries of the Conservation Area with a new map, increasing the total acreage from 48,438 to 57,728 acres. The bill grants rights-of-way to the Southern Nevada Water Authority for...
Simple Explanation
S. 2042 is a new rule that changes how big a special nature area called Sloan Canyon is, making it bigger. It also lets a company build water pipes near the area, but they have to be careful not to harm the nature there.
H. R. 6853 — To amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to require the Congressional Budget Office to provide to Congress information on payments from the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Disability Insurance Trust Fund, and for other purposes.
December 19, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:439
H. R. 6853 seeks to amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974. The bill requires the Congressional Budget Office to present Congress with detailed information on payments from the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Disability Insurance...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6853, also called the “Save Our Seniors Act,” is a rule that helps the government check if the money for older people's and disabled people's benefits is being used as planned. It asks for easy-to-read graphs to help everyone understand how the money is spent or saved.
H. R. 6395 — An Act To amend the Energy Act of 2020 to require the Secretary of the Interior to include the Secretary of Health and Human Services in consultations regarding designations of critical minerals, elements, substances, and materials.
December 03, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:227
H.R. 6395 modifies the Energy Act of 2020 to ensure that the Secretary of the Interior includes the Secretary of Health and Human Services in the consultation process when designating critical minerals, elements, substances, and materials. This change emphasizes the role of...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6395 wants to make sure that when the government decides which special minerals and materials are really important, they also think about how these minerals can affect our health. So they want the Secretary of Health to help with these decisions too!
S. 3596 — To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to amend references of gilsonite to asphaltite.
November 21, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:228
S. 3596 proposes an amendment to the Mineral Leasing Act. It aims to replace all mentions of "gilsonite" with "asphaltite" in the Act. The bill has been introduced, read twice, referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, and reported without amendment.
Simple Explanation
S. 3596 wants to change a word in a big rule about digging minerals, swapping "gilsonite" for "asphaltite," but it doesn’t explain why this change is needed.
H. R. 8559 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to protect small businesses from unemployment insurance premium increases by reason of unrepaid State advances.
May 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:295
This bill, H. R. 8559, aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code to help small businesses avoid increases in unemployment insurance premiums due to unpaid State advances. It proposes that small businesses with fewer than 500 employees should not have their tax credits reduced...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help small businesses, with less than 500 workers, by stopping their costs for job insurance from going up if a state owes money. It's like making sure a small shop doesn't have to pay extra for job insurance because the state hasn't paid back a loan.
S. 4898 — To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to include extreme heat in the definition of a major disaster.
December 16, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:436
S. 4898, known as the “Extreme Heat Emergency Act of 2024,” proposes an amendment to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. The bill aims to recognize extreme heat as a type of major disaster by adding “extreme temperature” to the Act's definition. It clarifies...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, Congress wants to officially say that really hot weather can be just as big an emergency as things like hurricanes or floods, so the government can step in and help. However, they won't be giving extra money for this right now, and the details on how to handle such hot weather emergencies aren't very clear yet.
S. 4780 — To amend title 5, United States Code, to increase the number of days of paid leave provided for certain military service by Federal employees, and for other purposes.
July 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:301
S. 4780 aims to amend title 5 of the United States Code to increase the number of days of paid leave provided to federal employees who serve in the military. Specifically, it allows federal employees to accrue up to 40 days of leave per fiscal year, which can roll over into...
Simple Explanation
S. 4780 wants to give certain government workers who also serve in the military more paid days off—up to 40 days each year. They can save some of these days for later, but there are some questions about who exactly gets this and how it starts in 2025.
S. 4215 — To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish new prohibited acts relating to dietary supplements.
April 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:432
The bill S. 4215 aims to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act by introducing new rules against certain practices involving dietary supplements. Specifically, it prohibits the sale of products marketed as dietary supplements if they do not meet the official...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that vitamins and health pills are safe by not allowing people to sell them unless they follow the rules. It also stops people who aren't allowed to make them from making these pills.
S. 5362 — To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 regarding the application of wage and hour provisions to minor league baseball players, and for other purposes.
November 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:244
S. 5362, titled the “Fair Ball Act,” proposes changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 regarding wage and hour rules for minor league baseball players. The bill aims to amend Section 13(a)(19) of the Act by ensuring that only players under an unexpired collective...
Simple Explanation
S. 5362 wants to change some rules to make sure minor league baseball players are treated fairly with pay and work hours, but only if they have a special group deal that hasn't run out yet. This is to help protect them and make sure they're not taken advantage of.
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. 5861 — An Act To extend reemployment services and eligibility assessments to all claimants for unemployment benefits, and for other purposes.
September 17, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:251
H. R. 5861 aims to make reemployment services and eligibility assessments available to all people who are claiming unemployment benefits. This bill modifies the Social Security Act to include all claimants, not just those specifically referred for reemployment services. The...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 5861 wants to help all people who are getting money because they don't have a job, by giving them special help to find new work. This change means everyone who needs this help can get it, not just certain people.
H. R. 4043 — To amend the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act to make the District of Columbia eligible for certain wastewater infrastructure grants, and for other purposes.
December 18, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:412
H. R. 4043 aims to modify the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act so that the District of Columbia can receive specific grants for wastewater infrastructure. This change will also expand eligibility to include states, municipalities, and other local government units. The bill was first...
Simple Explanation
The bill H. R. 4043 wants to make sure that the District of Columbia can get special help to fix and build parts that clean water, just like other places can. It also makes it possible for more places, like states and towns, to apply for this help too.
H. R. 8326 — To amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act with respect to the treatment of dates for processing under certain marketing orders.
May 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:228
H. R. 8326 aims to update the Agricultural Adjustment Act by modifying the rules regarding the processing of dates. Specifically, it proposes changes to include "dates for processing" within the scope of certain marketing orders, which previously excluded them. This amendment...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 8326 is a new rule that changes how some people who sell or process dates (a type of fruit) follow certain rules. It means these dates are now included in a special group of rules that help decide how they are sold and processed.
H. R. 8105 — To extend the reporting requirements under the Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2018.
April 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:204
H. R. 8105 seeks to extend the reporting requirements under the Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2018. Specifically, it amends the duration of the reporting obligations from six years to 12 years. This means that the relevant entities will need to...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 8105 is a bill that wants people to keep checking and reporting on bad things that might happen, like really big fights or hurt, for a longer time—12 years instead of just six years—to help keep everyone safe for longer.

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