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S. 559 — To amend the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to authorize appropriations for the United States Fire Administration and firefighter assistance grant programs.
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December 09, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:800
S. 559, titled the "Fire Grants and Safety Act," proposes changes to the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974. The bill aims to extend funding for the United States Fire Administration and various fire-related grant programs until 2030. It also includes a provision that bans...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to give a lot of money each year to help firefighters do their job better and says that certain groups from China cannot get this money, while also checking what's stopping fire departments from getting help.
H. R. 7747 — To provide for the permanent appointment of certain temporary district judgeships.
March 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:669
H.R. 7747, also known as the "Federal Judiciary Stabilization Act of 2024," aims to convert certain temporary district judgeships into permanent positions. The bill specifies which district court positions in states like Hawaii, Kansas, Missouri, Alabama, and others will now be permanently...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7747 is like turning temporary jobs for judges in some states into permanent ones, so they can stay and keep working there longer. It also makes sure they have enough money to pay for these changes.
H. R. 8752 — An Act Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes.
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June 28, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:23,132
The bill titled H. R. 8752 is an allocation of funds for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. It outlines specific budget allocations and conditions for various DHS agencies, including U.S. Customs and Border Protection,...
Simple Explanation
The bill gives money to the Department of Homeland Security to help keep our country safe but says the money can't be used on certain projects, like some about climate change and inclusion, and doesn't pay some people much, like cutting one person's pay to just $1.
S. 3998 — An Act To provide for the permanent appointment of certain temporary district judgeships.
April 20, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:643
S. 3998 aims to make some temporary district judgeships permanent across various judicial districts in the United States. These districts include Hawaii, Kansas, Missouri, Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, New Mexico, North Carolina, and Texas. The bill modifies the...
Simple Explanation
S. 3998 is a plan to make sure that some judges who were only meant to work for a short time can keep doing their job permanently in certain places in the U.S. It says that there will be money to make this happen, but it doesn't say exactly how much.
H. R. 10231 — To establish the Justice Thurgood Marshall National Historic Site in the State of Maryland and provide for its administration as an affiliated area of the National Park System, and for other purposes.
November 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,022
H. R. 10231 aims to establish the Justice Thurgood Marshall National Historic Site in Maryland, recognizing his significant contributions to civil rights and the legal field. The site will be located at the Justice Thurgood Marshall School (formerly Public School 103) in...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make a special site in Maryland to remember Justice Thurgood Marshall, who fought for fair treatment for all people. It lets a local group take care of the site, but there's some confusion about how the money and rules will work.
H. R. 7473 — To ensure continued appropriations for certain Small Business Administration programs during a Government shutdown in fiscal year 2024, and for other purposes.
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February 28, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:388
H.R. 7473, titled the "Funding Small Businesses During Shutdown Act," aims to ensure certain Small Business Administration (SBA) programs continue to receive funding during a government shutdown in fiscal year 2024. The bill proposes specific amounts of money be appropriated from the Treasury...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7473 is a plan to make sure small businesses can still get the help they need from the government, like loans and support, even if the government temporarily runs out of money. It suggests setting aside specific amounts of money to keep things running smoothly for small businesses during these times.
H. R. 7639 — To establish a National Advisory Council on Unpaid School Meal Debt in Child Nutrition Programs, and for other purposes.
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March 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,111
H.R. 7639 proposes the creation of a National Advisory Council on Unpaid School Meal Debt within Child Nutrition Programs. The council's main role is to offer recommendations to the Food and Nutrition Service on how to handle unpaid school meal fees without stigmatizing...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7639 is about creating a group of people to help find better ways to deal with unpaid lunch money in schools, so kids don't feel bad if they can't pay, and schools can still provide meals without losing money. The group will meet and talk to come up with good ideas and then stop working after they share their tips with the people in charge.
S. 4981 — To provide eligible institutions with grant funds to support programs of study for in-demand industry sectors or occupations.
August 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:737
S. 4981, titled the “Skilled Workforce for America Act,” aims to provide grant funds to colleges and universities to support programs of study for sectors or jobs that are in high demand. The bill proposes awarding these grants competitively and for a maximum of four years,...
Simple Explanation
The Skilled Workforce for America Act wants to help colleges teach students skills for jobs that are really needed. It plans to give money to schools that can show they will train people well for these important jobs.
H. R. 8998 — An Act Making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes.
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July 24, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:53,483
H.R. 8998 is a funding bill that allocates money to the Department of the Interior, environmental agencies, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. It outlines specific amounts for activities like wildfire management, land and water conservation,...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8998 is a plan by the government to give money to help take care of nature, like forests and animals, but it also says they can't use this money for some things that help the environment and people, like thinking about pollution's cost or making sure everyone gets treated fairly.
H. R. 10351 — To direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research, to publish guidelines and best practices for State zoning and local zoning frameworks, and for other purposes.
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December 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,138
The bill, titled the Housing Supply and Innovation Frameworks Act, directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to develop and publish guidelines and best practices for state and local zoning frameworks. These guidelines aim to help increase housing supply by...
Simple Explanation
The Housing Supply and Innovation Frameworks Act is a plan to create easy-to-follow rules that help make more homes, especially near buses and trains. It wants to spend money to make these rules but doesn't say exactly how to use the money yet.
S. 612 — An Act To reauthorize the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act, and for other purposes.
July 10, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:234
S. 612 aims to extend the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act, which involves cooperative efforts for environmental improvements in the Lake Tahoe region. The bill changes how long the cooperation efforts last by specifying a new period starting from the bill's enactment until a date...
Simple Explanation
S. 612 is a plan to keep helping the Lake Tahoe area become cleaner and healthier. It says that money to help out will be available until the year 2034.
H. R. 8997 — Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes.
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July 11, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:18,123
H.R. 8997 is a bill making funding allocations for energy and water development-related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. It specifies how funds should be used across various projects and programs, including infrastructure, environmental conservation, and energy...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8997 is a bill about deciding how money should be used for energy and water projects in the United States until September 30, 2025. It explains that the money can be used for fixing and building things, but also sets some rules like not using the money for certain activities like teaching Critical Race Theory or putting rules on COVID-19 masks and vaccines.
S. 3998 — To provide for the permanent appointment of certain temporary district judgeships.
March 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:728
S. 3998 seeks to make certain temporary district judgeships into permanent positions in various U.S. districts, including Hawaii, Kansas, Missouri, Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, New Mexico, North Carolina, and Texas. The bill updates relevant sections of existing legislation to...
Simple Explanation
S. 3998 is a plan to turn some temporary judge jobs into regular, forever jobs in parts of the United States, like Texas and California, to help the courts work better. It also sets aside money to make sure these changes can happen.
S. 3997 — To prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in basic science research.
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March 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,691
The bill, titled the "American Innovation Act," seeks to increase funding for basic science research in the United States. It proposes specific appropriation amounts for the fiscal years 2025 through 2035 and beyond for several key scientific organizations, including the National Science...
Simple Explanation
Imagine a huge piggy bank that helps scientists discover new things, like how to build rockets or figure out energy puzzles. This bill wants to put more money in that piggy bank every year, no matter what, to make sure the scientists always have what they need to keep exploring and learning amazing stuff.
S. 5060 — An Act To reauthorize the PROTECT Our Children Act of 2008, and for other purposes.
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December 11, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,773
The PROTECT Our Children Reauthorization Act of 2024 seeks to update and extend the existing measures of the PROTECT Our Children Act of 2008. The bill modifies the national strategy against child exploitation by updating reporting intervals, detailing required contents of...
Simple Explanation
The PROTECT Our Children Reauthorization Act of 2024 is a plan to keep kids safe from bad things on the internet by giving more money to special police groups, changing how often they check their progress, and making sure different police teams work together better.
S. 2315 — To provide for the creation of the missing Armed Forces and civilian personnel Records Collection at the National Archives, to require the expeditious public transmission to the Archivist and public disclosure of missing Armed Forces and civilian personnel records, and for other purposes.
December 19, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:19,660
The Bring Our Heroes Home Act aims to establish a comprehensive process for managing and publicly disclosing missing Armed Forces and civilian personnel records. It mandates the creation of a dedicated Records Collection at the National Archives, requiring government agencies...
Simple Explanation
The Bring Our Heroes Home Act is about finding and sharing old records of soldiers and civilians who are missing, making sure these papers are stored safely in a big library where anyone can read them. A special group will check to make sure everything is done right, but they must be careful so they do not share secrets or things that might upset people.
H. R. 8189 — To encourage States to voluntarily pass laws to authorize civil damages and equitable relief for nonconsensual sexual protection barrier removal, and for other purposes.
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April 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:657
H.R. 8189, known as the "Consent is Key Act," encourages states to pass laws allowing people to sue for damages if someone removes a sexual protection barrier, like a condom, without consent. The bill proposes to increase federal funding for states that adopt such laws by up...
Simple Explanation
The Consent is Key Act is a plan to get states to make rules that let people sue if someone secretly takes off a condom during sex. If a state makes such rules, they can get more money to help stop violence against women.
H. R. 8580 — An Act 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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June 05, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:21,458
H.R. 8580 is a bill that allocates funding for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the 2025 fiscal year. It outlines specific appropriations for various defense construction projects and veterans housing initiatives, while also setting...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8580 is a plan to spend money on building and fixing up places for the military and helping veterans, like making hospitals better for them. It also has some rules about how the money can and can't be used, like not spending it on certain kinds of health care or teaching.
H. RES. 1119 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6929) to appropriate funds for the Affordable Connectivity Program of the Federal Communications Commission.
April 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:253
H. RES. 1119 is a resolution that sets the procedure for the House of Representatives to consider the bill (H.R. 6929), which aims to allocate funds for the Affordable Connectivity Program run by the Federal Communications Commission. The resolution allows the bill to be...
Simple Explanation
The House is planning to talk about a way to give money to help more people get fast internet, and they're deciding how the discussion will happen without any big interruptions.
H. R. 7075 — To reauthorize the HOME Investment Partnerships Program, and for other purposes.
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January 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:6,597
The bill titled "HOME Investment Partnerships Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2024" aims to reauthorize and improve the HOME Investment Partnerships Program. It increases funding for the program from 2024 to 2028 and makes several amendments to existing laws to enhance...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to give more money to a program that helps build affordable homes for people who need them. It also tries to make sure that the program works better by changing some rules and creating new ways to help people buy homes.
H. RES. 38 — Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.
January 14, 2025
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:119
Words:422
H. RES. 38 elects specific members of the U.S. House of Representatives to serve on several standing committees. The resolution specifies appointments to the Committees on Appropriations, Education and Workforce, Homeland Security, Rules, Small Business, and Transportation...
Simple Explanation
The government wants to choose special people to help decide on important rules about things like money, schools, and security. This helps make sure everyone is safe, smart, and has what they need.
H. R. 9707 — To establish a reporting requirement for cases of transnational repression against United States persons, and for other purposes.
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September 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,337
H.R. 9707 is a proposed law aimed at addressing cases of transnational repression affecting people in the United States. It mandates an annual report by the Attorney General, in collaboration with other federal agencies, detailing such cases, including the involvement of...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9707 is a bill that wants to keep track of bad actions done by other countries to people in the U.S., and it says the government should write a report every year about these actions, make sure people's privacy is safe, and stop doing it in a few years unless things change.
S. 5646 — Making continuing appropriations for military pay in the event of a Government shutdown.
December 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:533
S. 5646 is a bill introduced in the Senate on December 20, 2024, aiming to ensure that military personnel receive their pay during a government shutdown. This proposed law, titled the "Pay Our Military Act of 2024," would allocate necessary funds for fiscal year 2025 to pay...
Simple Explanation
S. 5646 is a plan to make sure soldiers keep getting paid if the government runs out of money. It says who is in charge of giving out the money and stays in place until new money rules are made or until January 1, 2026.
S. 612 — An Act To reauthorize the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act, and for other purposes.
September 23, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:433
S. 612 seeks to reauthorize the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act, focusing on cooperation and funding for environmental restoration efforts. It proposes changes to Section 4(f) of the original Act for cooperative authorities, and it revises the funding availability period under...
Simple Explanation
S. 612 is like a plan to continue taking care of a big lake called Lake Tahoe, making sure there's enough money to clean and protect it until 2034. But, it doesn't say exactly how much money will be used, which could be a bit confusing and tricky to manage.
S. 3591 — Making appropriations to improve border security, imposing new reporting requirements relating to border security, and enhancing criminal penalties for destroying or evading border controls.
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January 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,951
S. 3591, introduced in the U.S. Senate, proposes financial support to enhance border security measures. It allocates funds for the Department of Homeland Security to hire more personnel, improve technology for inspecting vehicles and detecting illegal drugs like fentanyl, and...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a plan to make the borders safer by hiring more helpers and getting better gadgets to catch bad things like illegal drugs. It also makes rules tougher if someone tries to break the border rules, like sneaking past without permission.
H. R. 6787 — To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 to modify the authorization of appropriations for the Las Vegas Wash program, and for other purposes.
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December 14, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:222
H. R. 6787 aims to change an existing law called the Water Resources Development Act of 2000. The bill proposes to increase the amount of money that can be spent on the Las Vegas Wash program from $40 million to $65 million. It was introduced by Ms. Lee of Nevada and two...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 6787 wants to give more money to a project that cleans and fixes the water in Las Vegas, raising the spending limit from $40 million to $65 million, although people are curious why they need extra money.
H. R. 9875 — To establish an independent Children’s Commission and position of Commissioner, and for other purposes.
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September 27, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:4,122
H.R. 9875, also known as the "Child Safety and Well-Being Act of 2024," seeks to create an independent Children’s Commission and establish the position of a Children’s Commissioner. The Commission is tasked with advocating for the well-being of children and marginalized youth, advising...
Simple Explanation
The "Child Safety and Well-Being Act of 2024" is like setting up a special team to make sure children are safe and happy, and it gives them $5 million each year to do their work, even though there are some questions about how exactly they'll use the money.
S. 4582 — To reauthorize the trade adjustment assistance program.
June 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,863
The bill, S. 4582, aims to reauthorize the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program, which provides support to U.S. workers, firms, and farmers affected by international trade. This legislation extends the provisions of the TAA program as previously defined in the Trade Act...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to keep helping people who lose their jobs because of international trade by giving them extra money and support until 2030. It also lets people who were told they can't get help try to ask again.
H. R. 7738 — To establish the Toxic Exposure Fund of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
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March 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,698
H.R. 7738 proposes the creation of the Toxic Exposure Fund within the Department of Veterans Affairs. This fund aims to support veterans affected by toxic exposure by financing their health care, administrative needs, and related medical research from 2026 through 2033. Additionally, it plans...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to create a special money box to help veterans who got sick from bad stuff in the air, making sure there's enough money from 2026 to 2033 and possibly more after that, while trying to keep an eye on how the money is spent.
S. 4796 — Making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes.
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July 25, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:54,832
The bill S. 4796 allocates funds for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, for the Departments of Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies. It covers various appropriations, including funding for transportation infrastructure, public housing...
Simple Explanation
This bill is like a plan to use money to fix roads and help people find homes, but it needs to make sure the money is spent wisely and fairly. It’s a bit like setting rules for a big piggy bank to make sure everyone shares and no one cheats.
H. R. 7675 — To extend the authorization of appropriations for PFAS research and development by the Environmental Protection Agency.
March 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:222
H. R. 7675 aims to extend the authorization for funding research and development related to PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) by the Environmental Protection Agency. The bill seeks to amend a previous law by extending the end date for the appropriation of funds from...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7675 wants to let the Environmental Protection Agency keep getting money for studying special chemicals called PFAS until 2029, so they can keep working on figuring out how to deal with these chemicals better.
S. 612 — An Act To reauthorize the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act, and for other purposes.
September 09, 2024
Status:Referred in House
Congress:118
Words:270
S. 612 aims to extend the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act, which is a set of laws focused on protecting and restoring Lake Tahoe's natural environment. The bill proposes changing certain parts of the original act to ensure continued cooperation between government agencies and to...
Simple Explanation
S. 612 is a plan to help take care of Lake Tahoe by making sure everyone keeps working together and has money to do this until 2034. It’s like setting up a team project where everyone agrees to keep helping and have enough funds to do so for a long time.
S. 2908 — An Act To assist Tribal governments in the management of buffalo and buffalo habitat and the reestablishment of buffalo on Indian land.
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December 12, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,619
S. 2908 aims to support Tribal governments in managing buffalo and buffalo habitats, and restoring buffalo populations on Indian land. It recognizes the cultural, spiritual, and economic significance of buffalo to Indian Tribes and sets up a permanent program for this purpose...
Simple Explanation
The bill helps Native American Tribes take care of buffalo and their homes on Tribal land with money and support from the government, because buffalo are very special to them. It gives them a way to have more buffalo on their land by moving some from federal lands.
S. 4199 — To authorize additional district judges for the district courts and convert temporary judgeships.
April 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,666
S. 4199 aims to address the shortage of federal district judges in the U.S. by authorizing the appointment of additional district judges and converting temporary judgeships into permanent ones. The bill outlines the creation of several new district judge positions across...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, they want to add more judges to help with too many court cases. They also want to make sure some temporary judges can become permanent in their job, so everything runs better and faster.
H. R. 7365 — An Act To provide PreCheck to certain severely injured or disabled veterans, and for other purposes.
December 11, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:890
H.R. 7365, known as the "Veterans Expedited TSA Screening Safe Travel Act" or the "VETS Safe Travel Act," aims to make the TSA PreCheck Program available at no cost to certain severely injured or disabled veterans. These veterans must meet specific criteria, such as being...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7365 wants to let certain veterans who have serious injuries use a special faster airport security line for free, and it asks the government workers to work together to make this happen and tell Congress how it's going.
H. R. 8774 — An Act Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes.
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September 12, 2024
Status:Placed on Calendar Senate
Congress:118
Words:36,036
H. R. 8774 is a bill that makes appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. The bill assigns funds to various military personnel and branches, as well as to operations, maintenance, procurement, and research. It also includes...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8774 is a plan to give money to the US military to pay for things like people, supplies, and projects, but with certain rules like not spending on some health or climate programs.
H. R. 8462 — To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to support State and local governments making a transition to ranked choice voting.
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May 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:827
H. R. 8462, known as the "Voter Choice Act," proposes changes to the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to assist state and local governments in adopting ranked choice voting systems for elections. This bill aims to create a program that provides technical support and grants to help these...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 8462 wants to help different places use a new way of voting called ranked choice voting by giving them money and tools, but some places might find it hard to pay their part of the costs. The plan is to spend $40 million to make sure they have what they need, like computers and voter classes, but there are worries that the money might not be used well.
H. R. 10545 — An Act Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes.
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December 27, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:25,896
The bill, H. R. 10545, titled the "American Relief Act, 2025," extends funding and authorizations for various federal programs across sectors like agriculture, healthcare, and disaster relief. It includes provisions for continued appropriations for the fiscal year 2025 and extends certain...
Simple Explanation
The "American Relief Act, 2025" is like a big allowance from the government to keep important things like healthcare and fixing damages from storms going strong for another year. It also has extra money for building and security projects, but some grown-ups are worried about whether all that money is being spent wisely.
H. R. 7299 — To authorize to be appropriated to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Affairs, $1,500,000,000 to carry out the HOME Investment Partnership Program, and for other purposes.
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February 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:301
H.R. 7299 proposes funding to support the HOME Investment Partnership Program by allocating $1.5 billion annually to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Affairs from 2024 to 2028. In addition to this primary funding, the bill also authorizes an extra $500 million per year during the same...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to give a big pile of money every year to help make homes and childcare buildings better, but there are some small mistakes and unclear parts to fix first.
H. R. 9791 — To ensure continuity of pay and allowances for members of the Armed Forces in the event of a lapse in appropriations.
September 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:598
H.R. 9791, also known as the “Pay Our Military Act,” ensures that members of the Armed Forces and certain civilian employees and contractors continue to receive pay and allowances if there is a gap in government funding for fiscal year 2025. The bill specifically allows for...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9791 is a plan to make sure people in the military and some people who help them still get paid even if the government runs out of money for a while. It uses stored money to keep the payments going until the end of the year or when new money plans are made.
S. 4512 — To amend the Job Corps program under subtitle C of title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, and for other purposes.
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June 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:4,771
The bill S. 4512 aims to update the Job Corps program under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It proposes changes such as renaming "centers" to "campuses," expanding eligibility to more individuals, and increasing coordination with other programs like YouthBuild....
Simple Explanation
S. 4512 is a bill that plans to make changes to a program called the Job Corps to help more young people learn skills for jobs by turning "centers" into "campuses," allowing more people to join, and giving extra help to find jobs after they finish. The bill also wants to spend more money every year to make these improvements and help the program run better.
S. 5005 — To authorize additional funding for the San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement Act.
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September 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:247
S. 5005 is a bill introduced in the United States Senate that aims to increase funding for the San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement Act. Specifically, it proposes to amend the original settlement act by raising the authorization of appropriations from $250,000,000 to...
Simple Explanation
S. 5005 is a plan from Congress to give more money to help a river in California, called the San Joaquin River, by raising the funding from $250 million to $750 million, but it doesn't clearly say why it needs so much more money or how it will make sure the money is used well.
H. R. 9026 — Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes.
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July 11, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:36,140
H. R. 9026 is a bill designed to allocate funding for the fiscal year ending on September 30, 2025, to various departments and agencies, including the Departments of Commerce and Justice, NASA, and the National Science Foundation. The bill outlines specific budget amounts for programs related...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 9026 is a plan to give money to different parts of the government, like the people who explore space and help keep everyone safe. But it also has lots of rules about what they can’t spend the money on, like certain safety programs and working with some countries, which might make it harder for them to do their jobs.
H. R. 8792 — To establish a flower ordering program for gravesites under the purview of the American Battle Monuments Commission.
June 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,157
H. R. 8792 aims to set up a program to allow the public to order flowers for graves at cemeteries managed by the American Battle Monuments Commission. The bill outlines the need for a modern, secure system to handle these orders, ensuring no excessive fees are charged. It...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8792 is a plan to let people buy flowers for special graveyards using a safe online system, but it's worried about being clear and fair about the money and picking good helpers.
S. 4216 — To establish the Ocmulgee Mounds National Park and Preserve in the State of Georgia, and for other purposes.
April 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,679
The bill S. 4216 seeks to establish the Ocmulgee Mounds National Park and Preserve in Georgia by redesignating the existing national park and creating a new national preserve. It allows for land acquisition only from willing sellers or by donation and ensures that the park...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to turn a special place in Georgia called Ocmulgee Mounds into a national park and preserve, where people can visit and do fun activities like fishing and hunting, while also working with the local Native American tribe to take care of it together.
H. CON. RES. 100 — Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 2882.
March 22, 2024
Status:Received in Senate
Congress:118
Words:124
The concurrent resolution H. CON. RES. 100 directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a specific correction to the enrollment of bill H.R. 2882. The correction involves amending the title of the bill to specify that it pertains to making...
Simple Explanation
The resolution wants to change the name of a bill to say it’s about spending money for the next year, but it doesn’t explain exactly what money or why, making it hard to understand what will happen.
H. R. 6931 — To amend the National Dam Safety Program Act to improve that Act, and for other purposes.
January 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,135
H.R. 6931, also known as the "National Dam Safety Program Amendment Act of 2024," proposes changes to the National Dam Safety Program Act. The bill aims to improve dam safety by defining what constitutes an "underserved community" and making changes to grant assurances for...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6931 is a bill that wants to make sure dams (big walls that hold back water) are safe by giving more money and making better rules for fixing them, especially if they could be dangerous. It also tries to help places that need extra help and wants to plan better for floods.
H. R. 7338 — To establish an Office of the Community Development Advocate for the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, to establish a process for decertification of community development financial institutions, and for other purposes.
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February 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,384
H.R. 7338, known as the "Rural Credit Access Act of 2024," aims to improve support for community development financial institutions (CDFIs) in the United States. The bill proposes the creation of an Office of the Community Development Advocate within the Community Development...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7338, or the "Rural Credit Access Act of 2024," is a plan to help special banks that give money to people in small towns who have less money. It wants to create a new office to make sure these banks follow the rules and get help if they need it.
H. R. 8512 — To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2025 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes.
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May 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:901
H.R. 8512, also known as the “Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025,” aims to allocate funding for U.S. intelligence and related activities for the year 2025. It authorizes appropriations for various intelligence operations, including the Intelligence Community...
Simple Explanation
The bill H.R. 8512 wants to give money to help run secret U.S. spy activities and take care of retired spy workers, but it's like a mystery present because people don't know exactly how the money will be used.
H. R. 8583 — To amend the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to revise the formula for allocation of community development block grant funds, and for other purposes.
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May 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,254
H. R. 8583, known as the “Community Development Block Grant Equity Act of 2024,” proposes changes to how community development funds are distributed in the United States. It revises the formula for allocating these funds to consider factors like poverty rates, housing...
Simple Explanation
The Community Development Block Grant Equity Act of 2024 is about changing how money is shared to help towns and cities fix up homes and neighborhoods. It wants to make sure the money goes to places that need it most, like where there are lots of poor families or old houses, but some people worry this might not be fair to everyone.
S. 4907 — To improve weather research and forecasting by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes.
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July 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,209
The bill, S. 4907, called the "FORECASTS Tracking Act of 2024," aims to enhance weather research and forecasting by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). It focuses on improving subseasonal-to-seasonal forecasts through advanced research, better data...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a big plan to help weather scientists get better at predicting the weather by giving them lots of money to study and learn new ways of figuring out if it will rain or be sunny, but some people are worried because the plan isn't super clear on how all the money will be spent and shared.
H. R. 8678 — To amend certain Acts to adjust rental payments with respect to certain Federal rental assistance programs, and for other purposes.
June 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:806
H.R. 8678, known as the “Fair Adjustments for Income-based Rental Costs Act” or the “FAIR Costs Act,” aims to modify various housing acts to lower the percentage of income that families must pay for rent under certain federal rental assistance programs from 30% to 20%. The...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8678 is a bill that tries to help people who need help paying for their homes by making it cheaper. It wants to change the rules so that people pay less money from their income for rent, and it plans to keep giving money to help even after 2025.
H. R. 7659 — To authorize and amend authorities, programs, and statutes administered by the Coast Guard.
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March 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:25,989
The H. R. 7659 bill, known as the "Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024," aims to provide funding and authority updates for the United States Coast Guard. It specifies budget allocations for Coast Guard programs, installations, and equipment for fiscal years 2025 and 2026,...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about giving money and new instructions to the Coast Guard so they can buy new equipment and train their people to do their jobs better, like keeping ships safe and protecting the ocean. But some people are worried that they're getting a lot of money without clear reasons, and there might not be enough rules to make sure the money is used properly.
H. R. 7597 — To provide for the appointment of additional Federal circuit and district judges, and for other purposes.
March 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,743
H.R. 7597 aims to appoint additional Federal circuit and district judges across various regions in the United States over a series of years: 2025, 2027, 2029, and 2031. The bill proposes specific numbers of judge appointments for each district, including significant additions...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7597 is a bill that wants to add more judges to help with lots of court cases in different parts of the U.S., like in California and Texas, starting in 2025. It also wants to make sure there are enough places and money to support these new judges.
H. RES. 1370 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8997) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8998) making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes.
July 23, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:1,425
H. RES. 1370 outlines the procedures for considering two appropriation bills in the House of Representatives. The first bill, H.R. 8997, allocates funds for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. The second bill, H.R. 8998, provides funding for the...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 1370 is about deciding how to talk about two plans for spending money on energy and the environment. It tells people in charge how long they can talk about it and make changes.
H. R. 7025 — To extend and authorize annual appropriations for the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom through fiscal year 2026.
January 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:245
H.R. 7025 aims to extend and authorize funding for the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom until the end of fiscal year 2026. The bill seeks to amend the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 by updating the years for funding and the extension of...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7025 wants to keep giving money to a special group that helps protect people's rights to believe what they want in the world, making sure this group can keep working until the year 2026. It's like making sure the group has a long-lasting supply of crayons and paper to do their important job!
S. 4776 — To amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2025 through 2029, and for other purposes.
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July 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:18,348
The bill aims to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965, ensuring funding from 2025 to 2029 for various programs supporting older adults. It introduces measures to improve health outcomes, support caregivers, enhance nutrition services, and help older individuals remain independent. The...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help older people from 2025 to 2029 by giving more money for programs that keep them healthy, help them eat better, and allow them to live on their own. But it needs to be careful how it spends the money and make sure it knows exactly what things like "special meals" mean, so everything runs smoothly.
H. R. 7166 — To establish the Great Lakes Mass Marking Program, and for other purposes.
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January 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,014
H.R. 7166 seeks to establish the Great Lakes Mass Marking Program within the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. This program aims to tag hatchery-produced fish to help manage fish populations in the Great Lakes. By collaborating with Federal, State, and Tribal fish...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7166 is about a program to put special tags on fish that are born in fish hatcheries near the Great Lakes, so scientists can understand and take better care of the fish in those big lakes using the data from the tags. The program will spend money each year, like up to $5 million, to do this until 2029.
S. 612 — An Act To reauthorize the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act, and for other purposes.
September 25, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:223
S. 612, also known as the "Lake Tahoe Restoration Reauthorization Act," reauthorizes certain cooperative authorities and extends the authorization of appropriations relating to the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act. The amendments specifically change the timeframe of the cooperative...
Simple Explanation
S. 612 is a law that helps keep the environment around Lake Tahoe healthy by giving money to take care of it until 2034. This law makes sure there will be enough money to keep the area around the lake nice and clean for a long time.
H. R. 10545 — An Act Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes.
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December 20, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:25,913
H.R. 10545 provides further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, including funds for disaster relief and health programs. It extends existing agricultural, health, and economic programs while offering financial support for government expenses related to...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10545 is like a big money plan that helps the U.S. pay for important things like fixing roads, helping farms, and keeping people safe until September 2025. It gives out lots of money to make sure everyone is ready for bad weather, has good health, and that important projects keep running smoothly.
S. 4928 — Making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes.
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August 01, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:42,146
The bill S. 4928 allocates funds for financial services and general government initiatives in the United States for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. It provides detailed budget allocations for various departments and agencies such as the Department of the Treasury,...
Simple Explanation
The bill S. 4928 is like a big money plan for the U.S. government in 2025, giving out money to different parts of the government to do their jobs, like fixing computers and helping with taxes, but it has some rules about what they can spend the money on, like not using it for fancy changes to dollar bills or certain health things.
H. RES. 1316 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8774) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8771) making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8752) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes.
June 26, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:2,403
House Resolution 1316 facilitates the consideration of three appropriation bills for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. The bills covered are H.R. 8774 for the Department of Defense, H.R. 8771 for the Department of State and foreign operations, and H.R. 8752 for the Department of...
Simple Explanation
House Resolution 1316 is like a set of rules for how grown-ups in Congress talk about and change some big spending plans for the army, helping other countries, and keeping everyone safe at home. It also says that one of these plans can't move to the next step until another important rule becomes official.
H. R. 9029 — Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes.
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July 12, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:45,383
H.R. 9029 allocates funds for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, along with related agencies. This bill supports various programs and services, such as workforce training, medical research,...
Simple Explanation
The bill, H.R. 9029, is like a big plan where the government decides how to spend money on important things like schools, healthcare, and jobs, but it makes rules about what the money can't be used for, like certain medical services or studying gun safety.
S. 3123 — An Act To provide for the standardization, consolidation, and publication of data relating to public outdoor recreational use of Federal waterways among Federal land and water management agencies, and for other purposes.
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December 18, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,884
S. 3123, titled the “Modernizing Access to Our Public Waters Act,” aims to improve how data related to the public's recreational use of federal waterways is managed and shared. The bill directs several federal agencies to work together to create standards for data...
Simple Explanation
The Modernizing Access to Our Public Waters Act wants to make it easier for everyone to find information online about fun things you can do on rivers and lakes owned by the government. This means sharing rules about fishing or where you can get in the water so everyone can have more fun outside!
H. R. 7642 — To reauthorize the Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program Act of 1994 (16 U.S.C. 719 et seq.).
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March 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:332
H.R. 7642 is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives to reauthorize funding for the Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program Act of 1994. This act supports a conservation education program for students and increases the authorized funding amounts to $550,000 annually from...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7642 is like giving more money to help kids learn about ducks and how to protect them, and it's saying that this only counts for places like the mainland and Guam but not some other islands.
S. 5269 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a commission to review operations at the Veterans Health Administration and submit to Congress reports with respect to that review, and for other purposes.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,657
S. 5269, called the “VetPAC Act of 2024,” proposes amending title 38 of the U.S. Code to create a commission that evaluates the Veterans Health Administration. This commission, consisting of 17 experts, including at least two veterans, will review the administration’s...
Simple Explanation
The VetPAC Act of 2024 wants to get a group of 17 smart people, including two veterans, to check if the healthcare for veterans is good. They will tell grown-ups in Congress every year how it can be better.
H. R. 4385 — An Act To extend authorization of the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1991.
December 20, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:183
H. R. 4385 is a bill designed to extend the authorization of certain parts of the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1991. Specifically, it amends Section 104(c) of the Act to extend the drought program's authorization from 2022 to 2028 and also extends the...
Simple Explanation
The bill, H.R. 4385, is about keeping a special program going that helps make sure there's enough water when it's very dry. It plans to keep this program running for a longer time, until the year 2028.
H. R. 2882 — An Act To reauthorize the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Trust Fund, and for other purposes.
February 05, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:387
H.R. 2882 is a bill that aims to reauthorize the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Trust Fund, extending its funding authorization until 2028. It also specifies that any interest earned from new Trust Fund investments must be appropriated by Congress before being used. Additionally, the...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to keep giving money to a special fund named after two people, Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall, until the year 2028, and says any extra money earned from it needs permission from Congress to be used. It also asks for a check-up on how this fund is doing within the next four years.
S. 3931 — To preserve and protect multifamily housing properties assisted by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
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March 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,461
S. 3931, titled the “Affordable Housing Preservation and Protection Act of 2024,” aims to preserve and protect multifamily housing properties assisted by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. The bill allows the Secretary to offer capital assistance to owners or...
Simple Explanation
S. 3931 is a bill that helps keep old apartment buildings safe and affordable by giving money to fix them up, as long as the owners promise to keep them affordable for a long time.
S. 1898 — To amend the Northwestern New Mexico Rural Water Projects Act to make improvements to that Act, and for other purposes.
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December 04, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:15,664
Senate Bill 1898 proposes changes to the Northwestern New Mexico Rural Water Projects Act to enhance its implementation. The bill seeks to facilitate the delivery of water to certain Navajo Nation communities and expand service areas in Arizona and New Mexico. It establishes funds for...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure more water gets to some Native American communities by changing how an old water project works, giving more money to help finish building it, and making rules about taking care of it.
H. RES. 1316 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8774) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8771) making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8752) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes.
June 25, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:2,766
H. RES. 1316 sets forth the procedures for the U.S. House of Representatives to consider three major appropriation bills for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. These bills include funding for the Department of Defense (H.R. 8774), Department of State, foreign...
Simple Explanation
The House of Representatives is setting rules to talk about and possibly change three important money plans for defense, helping other countries, and security in the U.S., for the year ending in 2025. These rules will help decide how long they can talk, what changes can be made, and how they should vote on these plans.
S. 5360 — To establish the Sutton Mountain National Monument, to authorize certain land exchanges in the State of Oregon, to convey certain Bureau of Land Management land in the State of Oregon to the city of Mitchell, Oregon, for conservation, economic, and community development purposes, and for other purposes.
November 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:5,653
S. 5360 seeks to establish the Sutton Mountain National Monument in Oregon, aimed at conserving and managing its ecological and cultural resources. The bill authorizes land exchanges and conveys certain Bureau of Land Management land to the city of Mitchell, Oregon, for...
Simple Explanation
S. 5360 is a plan to make a special national park called the Sutton Mountain National Monument in Oregon. This plan also allows for some land swaps, gives a chunk of land to a small town for them to take care of, and aims to protect nature while letting people enjoy it in a way that doesn't hurt the environment.
H. R. 8992 — Making appropriations to improve border security, imposing new reporting requirements relating to border security, and enhancing criminal penalties for destroying or evading border controls.
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July 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,920
H. R. 8992, titled the “Stop Fentanyl at the Border Act,” proposes funding and measures to enhance border security in the United States. It allocates funds to improve law enforcement at the borders, increase drug interdiction capabilities, and disrupt transnational fentanyl...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 8992, called the "Stop Fentanyl at the Border Act," is a plan to spend a lot of money to help keep the U.S. borders safer by stopping bad drugs like fentanyl from coming in, using more police officers, better technology, and improved rules to catch people who try to sneak around the border checks.
H. R. 8171 — 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 House
Congress:118
Words:1,526
The bill, titled the "Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act of 2024," aims to amend the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act to enhance safety procedures for families with young children under the age of 6 in housing where lead-based paint hazards may exist. It requires property owners to...
Simple Explanation
The "Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act of 2024" is like a new rule saying houses with kids under six need to be checked for old paint that can make kids sick, and if it's found, it must be fixed quickly to keep everyone safe.
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 10, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,559
H.R. 1157, titled the "Countering the PRC Malign Influence Fund Authorization Act of 2023," proposes a budget of $325 million per year from 2023 to 2027. This money is intended to counter the harmful activities of the Chinese Communist Party and the Government of the People's Republic of...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about giving America lots of money every year to help stop bad actions from China, like spreading lies or being unfair with money. It's like when a kid saves up their allowance to buy something important, and they need to keep track of how they spend it to make sure it really helps.
H. R. 6963 — To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enter into agreements with drug manufacturers to establish reserve supplies of covered pediatric cancer drugs, and for other purposes.
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January 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,603
H. R. 6963 is a bill aimed at ensuring a stable supply of pediatric cancer drugs in the United States. It directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to create a pilot program that requires drug manufacturers to maintain a six-month reserve of essential pediatric...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 6963 is a plan to make sure there are always enough special medicines for kids with cancer by having a backup supply ready, and it sets aside $500 million for this purpose. It also says that the people in charge need to keep an eye on how the money is used to make sure everything is fair and that the medicines don't run out.
H. R. 10088 — To appropriate certain amounts to provide assistance under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, to rescind certain unobligated balances, and to establish additional new markets tax credit for low-income communities affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, and for other purposes.
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November 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:871
H.R. 10088, known as the "Helene Recovery Support Act," aims to allocate funds for disaster assistance and tax benefits related to major disasters. The bill proposes $12.5 billion for FEMA disaster relief for areas impacted by emergencies like Hurricanes Helene and Milton. It...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10088 is a plan to give money and help to places hit by big storms, like Hurricanes Helene and Milton, and also to take back some money that wasn’t being used. They want to help people by fixing and building things, giving loans, and offering special tax benefits to areas that need the most help.
H. R. 8498 — To authorize funding for necessary expenses for the rehabilitation, modernization, and construction of facilities and infrastructure at the United States Merchant Marine Academy.
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May 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:345
H. R. 8498 aims to provide authorization for funding towards the rehabilitation, modernization, and construction of facilities and infrastructure at the United States Merchant Marine Academy. The bill proposes a total of $1.02 billion to be appropriated to the Department of...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8498 is a plan to spend a lot of money, over a billion dollars, to fix and build new parts at a special school for sailors called the United States Merchant Marine Academy, making it better and faster.
H. R. 7340 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements to the laws relating to the recognition of agents, attorneys, organizations and their representatives, and other individuals for the purposes of assisting in the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
February 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,395
The bill H.R. 7340 aims to improve the laws concerning the recognition of agents, attorneys, and organizations that assist veterans with their claims for benefits. It requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to include detailed reports on the recognition and training of...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure people helping veterans with their benefits are well-trained and trustworthy, just like how a teacher needs to be certified to teach. It also wants to give them a special badge and punish anyone who lies about having it, a bit like punishing someone for pretending to be a superhero when they’re not.
S. 4576 — To amend the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015, to reauthorize the Colorado River System conservation pilot program.
November 21, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:352
S. 4576 aims to amend a previous law, the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2015, to extend the Colorado River System conservation pilot program. This bill specifically proposes changes to several subsections of the original act: it...
Simple Explanation
S. 4576 wants to keep a special program going longer to help take care of the big Colorado River, making sure it continues until 2027 instead of stopping sooner, so they can keep working on saving water in the river.
H. R. 8998 — An Act Making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes.
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September 12, 2024
Status:Placed on Calendar Senate
Congress:118
Words:53,571
H.R. 8998 is a funding bill for the U.S. Department of the Interior, the Environmental Protection Agency, and other related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. The bill outlines budgets for various departments and programs, including wildland fire...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8998 is a plan to give money to groups that take care of nature, like the parks and the environment, but it also tells them what they can't spend that money on, like helping with climate change or making rules about using masks.
S. 3764 — An Act To extend and authorize annual appropriations for the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom through fiscal year 2026.
September 11, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:214
S. 3764 is a bill that continues funding and approvals for the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom until the end of 2026. It amends previous legislation to change the expiration dates for this funding, allowing for the continuation of the Commission's...
Simple Explanation
The bill makes sure that a group called the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom can keep working and getting money to help protect people's right to practice their religion until the end of 2026.
H. R. 8471 — To support United States investment opportunities, strengthen bilateral collaboration in addressing criminal elements operating in the Brazilian Amazon, and for other purposes.
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May 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,322
H. R. 8471 aims to boost U.S. investment opportunities and strengthen collaboration with Brazil to combat criminal activities in the Brazilian Amazon. It outlines responsibilities for U.S. agencies to assist Brazil in disrupting criminal networks contributing to deforestation...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 8471 is a plan to help the U.S. work with Brazil to stop bad guys who hurt the Amazon rainforest, while also looking for ways to do business together. The U.S. promises money to make sure the rainforest stays safe and healthy, but it needs to be careful that the money is spent the right way.
H. R. 9028 — Making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes.
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July 12, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:47,480
H.R. 9028 is a bill that allocates funding for the U.S. Departments of Transportation and Housing and Urban Development, along with related agencies, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. The bill outlines detailed financial provisions for various programs and...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9028 is like a big piggy bank that gives money to help fix roads and build houses for people, but it doesn't allow spending on things like fighting climate change or learning about race and fairness. Some people might not like that it also tells cities and towns they can’t use the money if they don’t follow certain rules.
S. 4085 — To establish the Export Enforcement Coordination Center in the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
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April 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,446
S. 4085 aims to create an Export Enforcement Coordination Center within the Department of Homeland Security. The center will be responsible for coordinating export enforcement activities between various U.S. government departments and agencies, such as State, Treasury,...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to set up a special center in the Department of Homeland Security to make sure countries like China and Russia don’t get their hands on important U.S. technology they shouldn't have. They are planning to spend $25 million to make sure everyone works together to stop this from happening.
S. 4450 — To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide education assistance to public safety officers, and for other purposes.
June 04, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,240
The bill S. 4450 is proposed to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 by introducing an education assistance program aimed at public safety officers. Its main goal is to help recruit and keep public safety officers by providing support for higher...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a plan to help police officers and firefighters go to college for free if they've worked for a long time, but only if they really need the money—it's like a special thank you for keeping everyone safe.
S. 4361 — Making emergency supplemental appropriations for border security and combatting fentanyl for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
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May 20, 2024
Status:Placed on Calendar Senate
Congress:118
Words:55,882
S. 4361 is a bill aimed at making emergency supplemental appropriations for border security and combating fentanyl in the U.S. for the fiscal year 2024. It includes funding for various departments and agencies like the Department of Justice, Department of Homeland Security, and Department of...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to give extra money to help protect the borders of the U.S. and stop bad stuff like a drug called fentanyl from coming in, but there are worries about how the money will be used and if the rules are fair for everyone.
S. 4996 — To amend Public Law 89–108 to modify the authorization of appropriations for State and Tribal, municipal, rural, and industrial water supplies, and for other purposes.
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September 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,225
S. 4996 aims to change a previous law to update the amount of money that can be spent on various water supply projects in North Dakota. The bill authorizes additional funding for projects like the Northwest Area Water Supply Biota Plant and the Southwest Pipeline Project. It...
Simple Explanation
S. 4996 is a bill that wants to change the rules to give more money for water projects in North Dakota, making sure the money grows with inflation and can be moved around a bit, like making sure everyone has enough water to drink and use even if prices go up.
H. R. 8836 — To establish the Wildlife Movement and Movement Area Grant Program and the State and Tribal Migration Research Program, and for other purposes.
June 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,212
H.R. 8836, titled the "Wildlife Movement Through Partnerships Act," seeks to establish grant programs to support wildlife movement and habitat conservation. It introduces the "Wildlife Movement and Movement Area Grant Program," providing funds to enhance habitat quality for...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8836 is like a plan to help animals have safe spaces to move around. It gives money to different groups to study and improve places where animals live, and it makes sure everyone works together without making anybody do something they don’t want to do.
S. 4942 — Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes.
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August 01, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:45,596
S. 4942 allocates funding for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, to various departments including Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, along with related agencies. This bill outlines specific monetary provisions for several programs and initiatives, such...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a big money plan to help different parts of the government like schools, doctors, and job helpers for next year, but it has some rules that people might not agree with, like not using money for some health things or blocking certain stuff on computers.
H. R. 6394 — To provide for the creation of a Congressional time capsule in commemoration of the semiquincentennial of the United States, and for other purposes.
November 19, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,118
H.R. 6394, titled the “Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act,” proposes the creation of a time capsule by the Architect of the Capitol to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States. The time capsule will contain a selection of books, memorabilia, and messages from...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a plan to make a special treasure chest that the government will fill with important stuff to remember the 250th birthday of America. They'll bury it near the Capitol, and people will dig it up and look inside on the 500th birthday.
H. R. 10140 — To authorize additional funding for the San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement Act.
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November 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:232
H. R. 10140 aims to increase funding for the San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement Act. The bill proposes to amend certain sections of the Act by raising the allocated funds for settlement implementation from $250 million to $750 million. Additionally, it seeks to increase...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 10140 is a plan to give more money to help fix the San Joaquin River. They want to give $750 million instead of $250 million, and also give some extra money to improve part of it called the Friant Division.
H. R. 9561 — Making appropriations for the salaries and expenses of certain U.S. Customs and Border Protection employees working during a Government shutdown in fiscal year 2025, and for other purposes.
September 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:300
H.R. 9561 is a bill that aims to provide necessary funding for the salaries and expenses of certain U.S. Customs and Border Protection employees during a government shutdown in fiscal year 2025. Specifically, it ensures that U.S. Border Patrol Agents and officers from the...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that workers who guard the borders still get paid if the government has to stop working for a while. It's like making sure the people who keep everyone safe still get their allowance even when the piggy bank is almost empty.
S. 4199 — To authorize additional district judges for the district courts and convert temporary judgeships.
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June 18, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:5,221
S. 4199 aims to address the issue of understaffed federal district courts by authorizing the appointment of additional district judges across the United States. The bill outlines a plan to increase the number of judges in various districts over multiple years, beginning in...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to add more judges to help with too many cases in courts and turn some temporary judge jobs into permanent ones, like making a temporary tent into a solid house, and it plans to spend money each year to make this happen.
S. 3998 — An Act To provide for the permanent appointment of certain temporary district judgeships.
December 18, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:627
S. 3998, also known as the “Federal Judiciary Stabilization Act of 2024,” aims to make certain temporary district judgeships permanent. The Act specifically affects district courts in Hawaii, Kansas, Missouri, Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, New Mexico, North Carolina,...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that some temporary judges in certain states can stay as permanent judges to help the courts work better.
H. R. 9444 — To amend the Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act of 1992 to authorize appropriations for the Salton Sea Research Project.
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August 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:155
H.R. 9444 aims to change an existing law, the Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act of 1992, to support the Salton Sea Research Project. The bill proposes increasing the authorized funding for this research from $13 million to $300 million. This change is...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9444 is a plan to give a lot more money, going from $13 million to $300 million, to help study and solve problems at the Salton Sea, which is a big salty lake in California.
S. 4996 — To amend Public Law 89–108 to modify the authorization of appropriations for State and Tribal, municipal, rural, and industrial water supplies, and for other purposes.
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November 21, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,680
S. 4996 aims to amend Public Law 89–108 to adjust the authorization of funding for water supplies in State, Tribal, municipal, rural, and industrial areas. The bill specifically provides for additional appropriations, indexed for inflation, to complete various water projects...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to change the rules about how money is given to make sure people have water in different places like cities, small towns, and Native American communities. It talks about spending extra money to build things like water plants and pipes, and making sure the money can go where it's needed, even if that means moving it around a bit.
S. 5166 — To provide major Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates with the same level of Secret Service protection as Presidents and Vice Presidents, and for other purposes.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:539
S. 5166, also known as the "SHIELD Act," aims to provide major Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates with the same level of Secret Service protection as that given to Presidents and Vice Presidents. The bill mandates that the Secretary of Homeland Security and the...
Simple Explanation
Imagine if kids running for school president had the same safety as real presidents. This bill wants to give people who are running for president or vice president big, strong bodyguards just like the actual president has, so they're safe during the election.
H. R. 8752 — Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes.
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June 14, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:21,542
H.R. 8752 allocates funds for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. The bill includes detailed budget provisions for various DHS components, such as U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Immigration and Customs...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8752 is about giving money to the Department of Homeland Security to help keep the country safe and take care of emergencies, but with special rules on how the money can't be used for some things like changing certain barriers at the border or supporting topics like diversity.
S. 4787 — To establish a flower ordering program for gravesites under the purview of the American Battle Monuments Commission.
July 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,169
S. 4787, also known as the "Flowers for Fallen Heroes Act of 2024," aims to establish a program allowing the public to order floral arrangements for gravesites managed by the American Battle Monuments Commission. The bill proposes updates to the Commission's authority,...
Simple Explanation
The "Flowers for Fallen Heroes Act" lets people buy flowers to be placed on soldiers' graves and creates a way to pay online.

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