Search Results: keywords:"appointment process"

  • H. R. 6450 — To provide for a National Disaster Safety Board, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:12,948

    H.R. 6450 proposes the creation of a National Disaster Safety Board to examine natural disasters and learn from them to prevent future loss of life and property damage. The board would operate independently within the government, focusing on understanding the causes of...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 6450 is a plan to start a special team called the National Disaster Safety Board. This team's job is to look at big weather problems, like storms and earthquakes, to learn how to keep people safe in the future.

  • S. RES. 15 — Electing Gary B. Myrick, of Virginia, as Secretary for the Minority of the Senate.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:104

    S. RES. 15 is a resolution that elects Gary B. Myrick from Virginia to the position of Secretary for the Minority of the Senate. This resolution was submitted by Mr. Schumer and was considered and agreed upon by the Senate on January 3, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    Gary B. Myrick from Virginia was chosen to have a special job in the Senate to help the group that's not in charge, like being a helper for the team that didn't win. But the rules don't say much about what he has to do or how long he'll do it, which might be confusing.

  • H. R. 8005 — To establish the Commission of Experts on Child Exploitation and Artificial Intelligence.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:2,035

    H. R. 8005 seeks to create a "Commission of Experts on Child Exploitation and Artificial Intelligence." This Commission will explore and provide recommendations on how law enforcement can better tackle child exploitation crimes involving artificial intelligence. It will make...

    Simple Explanation

    H. R. 8005 wants to create a special team of smart people to find better ways to stop bad stuff happening to kids online with the help of computers. They will talk, think, and then tell some grown-ups in charge what they should do to fix this problem.

  • H. R. 3196 — To provide for the appointment of the Architect of the Capitol, and for other purposes.
    Status:Reported in House
    Words:1,438

    H.R. 3196, known as the "Architect of the Capitol Appointment Act of 2023," outlines how the Architect of the Capitol will be appointed in the United States. The Architect will be chosen based on their qualifications by a congressional commission, and they will serve for a term of 10 years,...

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    H.R. 3196 is a plan for picking the person who helps take care of big buildings where the government works, like a boss for those buildings. It's like choosing the best person for the job and making sure there’s someone ready to help them if they can’t work.

  • H. R. 7225 — To restore administrative law judges to the competitive service, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:912

    H.R. 7225, titled the "Administrative Law Judges Competitive Service Restoration Act," seeks to change how administrative law judges (ALJs) are appointed in the United States. It would require ALJs to be selected from a list of eligible candidates, have at least seven years...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 7225 is a plan to make sure that judges who help decide rule-related issues for the government are picked from a special list and have lots of experience as lawyers. It also says these judges should be treated a bit differently from other government workers, like skipping certain tests and rules.