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Search Results: keywords:"appropriation"

H. R. 10383 — To authorize grants to support long-term climate resiliency for archival institutions, libraries, and museums in order to provide continuity and access to covered records.
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December 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,769
H.R. 10383, titled the "Public Archives Resiliency Act," aims to authorize grants to support climate resilience for archival institutions, libraries, and museums. The bill outlines that these grants will help protect important records from extreme weather and climate change,...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10383 is a plan to give money to places like libraries and museums to help them keep important books and records safe from bad weather. It makes sure they have the right tools and places to store these records, so we can always know our history and culture.
S. 3533 — To appropriate, with an offset, $36,000,000 for the Seafood Import Monitoring Program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to increase audits of imported shrimp and red snapper.
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December 14, 2023
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:295
S. 3533 proposes an appropriation of $36,000,000 to the Seafood Import Monitoring Program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. This funding is aimed at increasing audits for imported shrimp and red snapper in the U.S. To balance this spending, the same...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, everyone wants to make sure the shrimp and red snapper seafood we get from other countries is okay, so they're giving a government program $36 million to check them better. To pay for this, they're taking $36 million away from another part of the government that deals with taking care of our taxes.
S. 1277 — An Act To modify the boundary of the Mammoth Cave National Park in the State of Kentucky, and for other purposes.
December 17, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:297
S. 1277 aims to adjust the boundaries of the Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky. The bill allows the Secretary of the Interior to acquire around 980 acres of land, as shown on a specific map, to be included in the park. It updates previous legislation from 1942 by stating...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about changing the size of a big cave park called Mammoth Cave in Kentucky. It says the park can get a little bigger by adding some new land, and it gives permission to spend the money needed to do this.
H. R. 9106 — To direct the Director of the United States Secret Service to apply the same standards for determining the number of agents required to protect Presidents, Vice Presidents, and major Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates, and for other purposes.
July 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:460
H.R. 9106, known as the “Enhanced Presidential Security Act of 2024,” aims to standardize the number of Secret Service agents assigned to protect Presidents, Vice Presidents, and their major candidates. The bill directs the Director of the Secret Service to use the same criteria for...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that the same rules are used to decide how many Secret Service agents are needed to keep the President, Vice President, and their big-time election competitors safe. It also asks the Secret Service to check how they protect these people and report back on how they could do a better job.
S. 3965 — To appropriate funds to U.S. Customs and Border Protection for the deployment of nonintrusive inspection technology at the southern land border of the United States.
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March 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:205
S. 3965 seeks to provide funding to U.S. Customs and Border Protection for the deployment of nonintrusive inspection technology at the southern land border of the United States. This bill, introduced in the Senate, allocates $201 million for the fiscal year 2024 to help...
Simple Explanation
There is a plan to give $201 million to U.S. Customs and Border Protection to use special machines at the southern border that can check things without opening them up, like magic scanners, to make the border safer and faster.
S. 4509 — To authorize the appropriation of amounts for the construction of a consolidated rigging facility for the special operations forces at Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia.
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June 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:209
S. 4509 aims to allocate $47,000,000 for the fiscal year 2025 to build a new consolidated rigging facility for special operations forces at Hunter Army Airfield in Georgia. The bill, titled the "Hunter Army Airfield Support Act," was introduced by Mr. Ossoff in the Senate and...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to set aside $47 million to build a special place at an army base in Georgia where soldiers practice with their equipment, but it doesn't clearly explain why it's needed or how the money will be spent wisely.
H. R. 6929 — To appropriate funds for the Affordable Connectivity Program of the Federal Communications Commission.
January 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:218
H.R. 6929, also known as the “Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024,” aims to allocate $7 billion for the Affordable Connectivity Program, which is part of the Federal Communications Commission. This funding will be available for fiscal year 2024 and will remain available...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, the government wants to give $7 billion to help people pay for the internet. This money can be used until it's all gone, but right now, there aren't any specific rules on how to spend it.
H. R. 9946 — To authorize the appropriation of $8,000,000,000 for disaster loans.
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October 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:132
H. R. 9946 aims to allocate $8,000,000,000 for disaster loans managed by the Small Business Administration in the United States. The bill was introduced by Mr. Moskowitz and is currently under consideration by the Committee on Small Business.
Simple Explanation
H. R. 9946 is a proposed law that wants to give $8 billion to help small businesses get back on their feet after a disaster, but it needs to make sure the money is used wisely and fairly.
H. R. 7229 — To appropriate $25,000,000,000 for the construction of a border wall between the United States and Mexico, and for other purposes.
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February 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:5,351
H.R. 7229, titled the "WALL Act of 2024," proposes to allocate $25 billion for constructing a border wall between the United States and Mexico. The bill includes provisions for the use of E-Verify to confirm the immigration status of individuals applying for certain federal benefits and sets...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to spend $25 billion to build a big wall between the U.S. and Mexico to help keep the border secure, but some people are worried it might cost too much without being watched closely. It also plans to charge extra money if people file their taxes with special numbers called ITINs instead of using Social Security numbers.
S. 3716 — To create children's lifetime savings accounts, and for other purposes.
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January 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:7,738
S. 3716, known as the “401Kids Savings Account Act of 2024,” aims to help children in the United States start savings accounts for their future. The bill proposes creating programs to establish savings accounts for every eligible child, allowing family members and the...
Simple Explanation
The 401Kids Savings Account Act of 2024 is about helping kids save money for their future by having special savings accounts where family and the government can add money that grows over time, and when they're 18, they can use it for things like school or buying a house.
S. 4602 — To authorize the appropriation of amounts for the construction of a National Guard and Reserve Center at Fort Eisenhower, Georgia.
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June 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:194
S. 4602 aims to allocate funding for the construction of a National Guard and Reserve Center at Fort Eisenhower, Georgia. Introduced by Mr. Ossoff in the Senate, the bill proposes an appropriation of $21,000,000 for this project, to be directed to the Secretary of Defense for...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to spend $21 million to build a new place for soldiers to train in Georgia, but people are not sure if that's the right amount of money, why they need it, or how long it will take to finish.
S. 4606 — To authorize the appropriation of amounts for the planning and design of a civil engineering group facility at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Georgia.
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June 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:205
S. 4606 seeks to authorize $1.2 million for the fiscal year 2025 for the planning and design of a new civil engineering group facility at Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Georgia. The bill was introduced by Mr. Ossoff and referred to the Senate Committee on Armed Services. This...
Simple Explanation
S. 4606 is a plan to spend $1.2 million to make designs for a new building at Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Georgia, but it doesn't explain much about why this exact amount is needed or how they'll make sure the money is spent wisely.
H. R. 7406 — To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out a program of research, training, and investigation related to Down syndrome, and for other purposes.
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February 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,256
H.R. 7406 is a bill that aims to enhance research, training, and investigation into Down syndrome. It proposes amending the Public Health Service Act to allow the Secretary of Health and Human Services to implement a program called the INCLUDE Project. This program focuses on...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7406 is a plan to spend money on learning more about Down syndrome, helping people with this condition, and making their lives better. It sets aside a lot of money each year to study and understand Down syndrome from 2025 to 2030.
S. 3647 — To amend the Justice for United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act to use funds in the lump sum catch-up payment reserve fund to make payments to Iran hostages and their families.
January 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:405
S. 3647 proposes changes to the Justice for United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act. The bill aims to use funds from the lump sum catch-up payment reserve to pay Iran hostages and their families. It mandates that necessary funds are appropriated to make full payments on...
Simple Explanation
S. 3647 is a plan to use some saved-up money to give payments to people who were taken hostage in Iran and their families. It says that the money has to be given out quickly and can only be used for this purpose.
H. R. 10205 — To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to ensure amusement rides permanently fixed to a site are treated as consumer products, and for other purposes.
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November 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:262
H.R. 10205 proposes changes to the Consumer Product Safety Act to treat amusement rides that are permanently fixed to a location as consumer products. This bill aims to ensure these types of amusement rides are subject to the same safety regulations as other consumer...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10205 wants to make sure that rides in places like amusement parks are checked for safety just like the toys and things you use at home, and it plans to spend $5 million every year to do that, but it's not super clear how the money will be used.
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.
H. R. 10052 — To appropriate certain amounts to provide assistance under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act in response to Hurricane Helene, and for other purposes.
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October 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:460
H. R. 10052, titled the “Americans First Disaster Relief Act,” proposes to allocate $10 billion out of the Treasury to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to aid recovery efforts under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act in response to Hurricane...
Simple Explanation
Congress is looking at a new rule where they want to give $10 billion to help fix things after a big storm named Hurricane Helene, but they plan to take the same amount of money away from the tax office, and they say none of this help should go to people living in the U.S. without permission.
S. 4601 — To authorize the appropriation of amounts for the construction of a consolidated communication facility at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Georgia.
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June 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:196
S. 4601 is a bill introduced in the U.S. Senate by Mr. Ossoff on June 20, 2024. The bill seeks to authorize the appropriation of $64,100,000 for the construction of a new communication facility at the Marine Corps Logistics Base in Albany, Georgia. This facility aims to...
Simple Explanation
S. 4601 is a plan to spend a lot of money, $64 million, to build a new building for better communication at a Marine base in Georgia, but it doesn't say exactly why they need that much money or how it will be used.
H. R. 9687 — To require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to revise regulations for certain individuals carrying out aviation activities who disclose a mental health diagnosis, and for other purposes.
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September 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,017
H.R. 9687, known as the "Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2024," requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to update regulations to support individuals in aviation who disclose mental health diagnoses. It aims to encourage these professionals to seek help and report mental health...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9687 is a plan to help people who work with airplanes feel okay about telling others if they have a mental health problem. It also talks about spending money to teach airplane doctors about mental health and make sure everyone feels safe and supported.
S. 4185 — To authorize appropriations for climate financing, and for other purposes.
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April 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,988
The Green Climate Fund Authorization Act of 2024 aims to authorize funding for climate financing initiatives, particularly programs developed by and for recipient countries and communities facing climate change impacts. This bill underscores the importance of environmental...
Simple Explanation
The Green Climate Fund Authorization Act of 2024 is a plan for the U.S. to spend $4 billion each year for two years to help other countries protect the environment and fight climate change, by listening to what the people affected, like indigenous groups, need the most and making sure boys and girls are treated equally.
H. R. 7487 — To statutorily establish Operation Stonegarden, through which eligible law enforcement agencies shall be awarded grants for border security enhancement.
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February 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,094
H.R. 7487 aims to formally establish Operation Stonegarden, a program designed to grant funds to eligible law enforcement agencies to improve border security in the United States. The legislation allows these funds to be used for equipment, personnel, and...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7487 is a plan to help police near the borders of the United States by giving them money to buy tools and hire people to keep us safe, but some people worry it might not be fair because only certain areas can get this help.

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