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Search Results: keywords:"attorney general"

S. 4820 — To direct the Attorney General to establish a single grant program to make grants to hire prosecutors, and for other purposes.
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July 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,061
S. 4820 proposes the creation of a grant program by the Attorney General to help states, territories, local governments, and tribal governments hire and retain prosecutors. The grants would be distributed on a competitive basis, with a preference for jurisdictions in tribal,...
Simple Explanation
S. 4820 is a plan where a big boss called the Attorney General can give money to help places hire and keep lawyers. These places that need help the most, like small towns or places with fewer people, get a better chance to get this money.
H. R. 9701 — To provide for the reallocation of certain grant funds from jurisdictions that do not allow for consideration the danger, risk, or threat an individual poses to the community when determining bail or pretrial release or that have in effect a policy providing for the sealing of certain criminal records.
September 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:425
H.R. 9701, known as the "Keep Our Streets Safe Act of 2024," is a bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. It proposes to reallocate certain grant funds away from states that do not allow courts to consider the danger a person poses when deciding on bail or...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9701 is a proposed law that says if a state doesn't think about whether someone might be dangerous before letting them out of jail, or if they hide bad things adults have done, they might lose some money from the government. This money would then be given to cities in those states instead.
H. R. 7581 — To require the Attorney General to develop reports relating to violent attacks against law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.
March 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,091
H.R. 7581 aims to enhance the safety and wellness of law enforcement officers across the United States by requiring the Attorney General to create comprehensive reports about violent attacks against them. The bill mandates detailed data collection on assaults and ambushes,...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7581 wants the government to make reports about bad things happening to police officers, like when they get hurt while working, and suggests ways to help keep them safe and happy.
S. 2120 — An Act To direct the Attorney General to include a data field in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System to indicate whether the last known location of a missing person was confirmed or was suspected to have been on Federal land, and for other purposes.
September 12, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:480
S. 2120, also known as the “Tracking and Reporting Absent Community-Members Everywhere Act” or the “TRACE Act,” requires the Attorney General to add a feature to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System. This feature will indicate whether a missing person was last...
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The TRACE Act wants to add a special note in a missing persons system to show if someone went missing on government land, like parks or forests. Every year, a report will help keep track of how many people this happens to.
H. R. 9225 — To direct the Attorney General to establish a single grant program to make grants to hire prosecutors, and for other purposes.
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July 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,118
H.R. 9225 proposes the establishment of a grant program by the Attorney General to support hiring prosecutors across various levels of government, including state, local, and tribal authorities. The bill allows for grants to be awarded based on competitive merit, prioritizing...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9225 wants to help places like towns and states hire more lawyers, called prosecutors, by giving them some money. It plans to share up to $10 million each year for five years, but not all the details are clear on how this money will be shared and checked.
H. R. 8571 — To require the Attorney General to establish a grant program to assist with the medical expenses of qualified working dogs, and for other purposes.
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May 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,028
H. R. 8571 proposes to establish a grant program managed by the Attorney General to help cover the medical expenses of retired working dogs. These dogs may have served with the military, federal agencies, or veterans, often incurring significant healthcare costs after their...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help pay for the health care of retired working dogs, like dogs from the military, by giving money to charities that take care of these dogs. It's like giving these doggy heroes a “thank you” gift for their hard work, helping them to stay healthy and happy after they stop working.
H. R. 7272 — To require reports on the progress and implementation of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act.
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February 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:846
H. R. 7272, known as the "Shining a Spotlight on Safer Communities Act," requires the Attorney General to prepare annual reports for Congress on the progress and implementation of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. These reports will include details about investigations,...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the government to spend $2 million a year to create reports about how well a law about safer communities is working, like checking if people are selling guns illegally. It also asks for these reports to be shared with everyone to understand what's happening.
H. RES. 1292 — H. RES. 1292 (EH) - Engrossed in House
June 12, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:176
H. RES. 1292 outlines actions against Attorney General Merrick B. Garland for not complying with a congressional subpoena. The House of Representatives finds him in contempt of Congress and directs the Speaker to forward a report to the U.S. Attorney for the District of...
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The House of Representatives wants to send a message to Merrick B. Garland, the Attorney General, because he didn't give them some important papers they asked for, and now they want to take him to court to make sure he follows their rules.
H. R. 8553 — To amend the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 to establish a separate unit within the Department of Justice for the investigation and enforcement of such Act, to provide the Attorney General with the authority to impose civil money penalties for violations of such Act, and to require agents of foreign principals who are registered under such Act to disclose transactions involving things of financial value conferred on officeholders.
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May 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,168
H.R. 8553, also known as the "Protect Against Unlawful Lobbying (PAUL) Act of 2024," aims to strengthen the enforcement of the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938. The bill proposes establishing a dedicated unit within the Department of Justice to investigate and enforce...
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The PAUL Act of 2024 wants to create a new team to catch people who break rules about being lobbyists for other countries, and it gives the team money to do this. People working for other countries have to tell the truth about any gifts or money they give to U.S. leaders.
H. R. 7335 — To direct the Attorney General, in coordination with the Secretary of Homeland Security, to report to the appropriate committees on encounters with covered aliens included in the terrorist screening database.
February 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,382
H.R. 7335, known as the “Transparency in National Security Threats Act,” requires the Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security to report to Congress about encounters with aliens listed in the terrorist screening database. This includes detailed monthly reports...
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H.R. 7335 wants big important people to tell others about people they meet who might be on a special scary list, but they have to be careful not to share stuff that's too secret.
S. 5056 — To amend the Controlled Substances Act to clarify how controlled substance analogues that are imported or offered for import are to be regulated, and for other purposes.
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September 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:4,016
S. 5056, also known as the "Stop the Importation and Manufacturing of Synthetic Analogues Act of 2024," aims to modify the Controlled Substances Act by creating a new category called "Schedule A" for synthetic drug analogues. The bill establishes criteria for what qualifies...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to stop bad drugs from coming into the country by making a special list just for tricky, lookalike drugs, and it says people can get into serious trouble, like paying big money or going to jail if they break the new rules.
S. 3529 — To provide procedures for appealing certain Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives rulings or determinations, and for other purposes.
December 14, 2023
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,109
S. 3529, known as the “ATF Accountability Act of 2023,” establishes procedures for appealing decisions made by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). The bill requires the Attorney General to respond in writing to regulatory questions or product...
Simple Explanation
S. 3529 helps people ask for a second opinion if they don't agree with decisions made by a group in charge of checking things like toys or tools. It gives them a way to show their disagreement, ask for another check, and finally have a judge decide who's right.
H. R. 7530 — An Act To limit youth offender status in the District of Columbia to individuals 18 years of age or younger, to direct the Attorney General of the District of Columbia to establish and operate a publicly accessible website containing updated statistics on juvenile crime in the District of Columbia, to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to prohibit the Council of the District of Columbia from enacting changes to existing criminal liability sentences, and for other purposes.
May 16, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,528
The D.C. Criminal Reforms to Immediately Make Everyone Safe Act of 2024 proposes several changes to laws affecting youth offenders in the District of Columbia. It aims to limit youth offender status to those 18 years old or younger, requiring the creation of a website by the...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that only kids 18 and younger can get special treatment if they break rules. It also asks for a website to show numbers about kids who get in trouble in Washington, D.C., and tries to keep rules about how much trouble someone gets in the same.
H. R. 7960 — To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to provide for enhanced penalties for the transmission of fraudulent ballots in elections for Federal office through the use of post offices, authorized depositories of mail matter, or ballot drop boxes, to direct the Attorney General to establish a system for receiving reports of incidents of the transmission of such fraudulent ballots through such methods, and for other purposes.
April 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:984
H.R. 7960, also known as the "Preventing Ballot Drop Box and Mail Fraud Act," seeks to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 by imposing harsher penalties for those who intentionally submit fraudulent ballots via post offices, mail depositories, or ballot drop...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7960 is a new rule that wants to make sure people don't cheat by sending fake votes through the mail during big elections. If someone cheats, they could go to jail for a long time, and there will also be a special way for people to tell the police if they see someone trying to cheat like this.
S. 5062 — To address sexual harassment and sexual assault of Bureau of Prisons staff in prisons, and for other purposes.
September 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:605
S. 5062 aims to improve the safety of Bureau of Prisons staff by addressing sexual harassment and sexual assault perpetrated against them by incarcerated individuals. The bill mandates the Inspector General of the Department of Justice to conduct a comprehensive analysis of...
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S. 5062 is a plan to make sure people who work in prisons are safe from bad behavior, like being bothered or hurt by the prisoners. It asks smart people in the government to figure out what’s been happening and to make rules so it stops happening.
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...
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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.
H. R. 7471 — To provide firearm licensees an opportunity to correct statutory and regulatory violations, and for other purposes.
February 28, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,019
H.R. 7471 proposes new rules for firearm licensees who have broken legal or regulatory guidelines. If a licensee notices their own violation and reports it, the Attorney General is not allowed to start revocation procedures, and instead must help the licensee correct the...
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Imagine someone who has a license to sell toys, but sometimes they forget to follow the rules. H.R. 7471 is like giving them a chance to fix their mistakes instead of getting their toy store shut down right away, and they even get extra help to make sure they don't make the same mistakes again.
S. 4 — To amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to revise the criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to section 4 of the Act, and for other purposes.
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February 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:15,890
The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2024 aims to amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965 by changing how it's determined which states and regions must follow special voting rules to protect against discrimination. It sets guidelines for dealing with vote dilution...
Simple Explanation
The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2024 is a plan to make sure everyone gets a fair chance to vote by updating old rules. It aims to stop people from messing with voters or elections and help small places follow the rules, but it doesn't say exactly how much money will be used to do this.
H. R. 8116 — To amend title 28, United States Code, to limit the use of Federal funds for live tissue training for Department of Justice personnel.
April 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:374
H.R. 8116 proposes to amend title 28 of the United States Code by introducing a limitation on the use of federal funds for live tissue training for Department of Justice personnel. The bill specifies that federal money cannot be used for this type of training unless the...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to stop the government from spending money on training using real animal parts for people who work in justice unless it's absolutely necessary and there's no other way, like using fake parts.
H. R. 9835 — To authorize grants for emotional support services for incarcerated victims of sexual abuse, and for other purposes.
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September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,083
H.R. 9835, also known as the "Sexual Abuse Services in Detention Act," aims to provide emotional support services for incarcerated victims of sexual abuse. The bill allows the Attorney General to grant funds to organizations specializing in emotional support and training...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9835 wants to help people in jail who have been hurt by giving them special emotional support and training for the people who work there. The bill talks about giving money every year to make sure these support services are available all over the country, but it needs clearer rules so the money is used the right way.
H. R. 8871 — To develop a scenario-based training curriculum for law enforcement personnel, and for other purposes.
June 27, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,072
H. R. 8871 aims to create a scenario-based training curriculum for law enforcement officers to help them improve community relations and handle high-stress situations. The bill directs the Attorney General to develop this curriculum and, starting one year after its enactment,...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 8871 is a plan to help police officers practice how to be friends with people in their community and stay calm in tough situations, by creating special training activities and giving money to others who can teach this too.
S. 4007 — To direct the Attorney General to study issues relating to human trafficking, and for other purposes.
March 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,522
S. 4007 is a bill that aims to enhance the understanding and handling of human trafficking in the United States. It proposes directing the Attorney General to set up a working group to develop methods to better assess human trafficking prevalence, make improvements in data...
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S. 4007 is a plan to help the government understand and stop bad people from tricking and hurting others by making them do things they don't want to do. It wants to make sure that the people who were hurt can get help and have their records cleaned if they did anything wrong because of this.
H. R. 7889 — To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to increase grants to combat domestic violence for States that implement domestic violence prevention training in the cosmetologist and barber licensing process, and for other purposes.
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April 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:719
H.R. 7889, also known as the “Supporting the Abused by Learning Options to Navigate Survivor Stories Act” or the “SALONS Stories Act,” proposes amendments to the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. The changes aim to increase grant funds for states that require domestic...
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H.R. 7889, or the "SALONS Stories Act," is a plan to give more money to states that teach hairdressers and barbers how to spot and help people who might be hurt at home, helping them find help when they need it.
H. R. 8672 — To direct the Attorney General of the United States to submit to the Congress a report on Federal criminal offenses, and for other purposes.
June 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:910
The bill titled "H. R. 8672," also known as the "Count the Crimes to Cut Act of 2024," requires the U.S. Attorney General and various federal agencies to report to Congress information about federal criminal offenses. These reports must list federal criminal laws and regulations, describe...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a rule saying the government needs to tell everyone about all the rules they have about crimes, and they must put this information on a website that people can see. But they must do this without getting more money, which might make it tricky to do.
H. R. 7581 — An Act To require the Attorney General to develop reports relating to violent attacks against law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.
May 15, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:2,043
H. R. 7581 is aimed at improving the safety and wellness of law enforcement officers in the United States by requiring the Attorney General to create detailed reports on violent attacks against them. The Act mandates the collection and analysis of data related to these...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7581 is a bill that wants to keep police officers safe by asking the Attorney General to find out why they are attacked and what can be done to help them, including looking at their mental health.
H. R. 7396 — To direct the Attorney General to conduct a study on animal cruelty, and for other purposes.
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February 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,532
The Animal Violence Exposes Real Threat of Future Violence Act of 2024, or the AVERT Future Violence Act of 2024, directs the Attorney General to conduct a study on animal cruelty. The study will explore the factors contributing to animal cruelty and whether...
Simple Explanation
The AVERT Future Violence Act of 2024 is a plan asking a special lawyer to study why people are mean to animals and see if it means they might be mean to people too. It also provides money to help groups stop cruelty to animals.
H. R. 7530 — To limit youth offender status in the District of Columbia to individuals 18 years of age or younger, to direct the Attorney General of the District of Columbia to establish and operate a publicly accessible website containing updated statistics on juvenile crime in the District of Columbia, to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to prohibit the Council of the District of Columbia from enacting changes to existing criminal liability sentences, and for other purposes.
April 30, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,849
H.R. 7530, also known as the "D.C. Criminal Reforms to Immediately Make Everyone Safe Act of 2024," proposes to make several changes regarding youth offenders in the District of Columbia. It limits youth offender status to those 18 years old or younger and requires the...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7530 is a plan that says only kids 18 and younger can be called "youth offenders" in Washington, D.C., and it wants to make a website that shows numbers about young people who break the rules. It also wants to keep the people in charge from changing the rules on how people who break the law are punished.
H. R. 7330 — To amend the Secure Fence Act of 2006 to authorize certain States to erect temporary protective fencing within 25 miles of the southwest border to deter unlawful immigration, and for other purposes.
February 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:594
H. R. 7330 proposes an amendment to the Secure Fence Act of 2006 to permit certain U.S. states to build temporary protective fencing within 25 miles of the southwest border to deter unlawful immigration. The bill prohibits federal employees from dismantling or tampering with...
Simple Explanation
Some states want permission to put up temporary fences near the border to help stop people from coming into the country without permission. If the fences aren't actually meant to stop people, the government can ask a judge to have them taken down.
S. 5477 — To establish Federal policies and procedures to notify the next of kin or other emergency contact upon the death, or serious illness or serious injury, of an individual in Federal custody, to provide model policies for States, units of local government, and Indian Tribes to implement and enforce similar policies and procedures, and for other purposes.
December 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,404
The bill, S. 5477, aims to establish federal policies and procedures to notify the next of kin or other emergency contacts if a person in federal custody dies or becomes seriously ill or injured. It tasks the Attorney General with creating these notification policies for...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about making sure that if someone in government custody gets very sick, hurt, or dies, their family or a close friend gets told in a kind and respectful way. It tells the government how to do this right and gives an example for states and tribes to follow, while also making sure the person in custody isn't forced to give contact information.
H. R. 9871 — To establish grants to combat opioid trafficking.
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September 27, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,385
The bill, known as the "End Fentanyl Trafficking with Local Task Forces Act of 2024," proposes the establishment of grants to help combat opioid trafficking. It authorizes the COPS Director to offer financial support to states, law enforcement agencies, and Indian Tribes to locate,...
Simple Explanation
The "End Fentanyl Trafficking with Local Task Forces Act of 2024" is a plan to give money to people like police and Native American Tribes so they can work together to stop bad people from selling dangerous drugs, but it needs clear rules to make sure the money is spent wisely.
H. RES. 1334 — Finding that Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, is in contempt of the House of Representatives for disobeying a certain subpoena.
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June 28, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:157
H. RES. 1334 finds Merrick Garland, the Attorney General of the United States, in contempt of the House of Representatives because he did not follow a subpoena. This subpoena, issued on February 27, 2024, requested specific documents related to an investigation into President...
Simple Explanation
Merrick Garland, who is an important person in charge of the country's legal stuff, didn't share some papers when asked, so now there's a plan to make him pay $10,000 every day until he does.
H. R. 7308 — To direct the Attorney General to establish a grant program to establish, implement, and administer violent incident clearance and technology investigative methods, and for other purposes.
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February 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,340
H.R. 7308, also known as the "VICTIM Act of 2024," aims to improve the clearance rates of violent crimes like homicides and firearm-related incidents by establishing a grant program run by the Attorney General. The bill allows for funding to law enforcement agencies to enhance investigative...
Simple Explanation
The VICTIM Act of 2024 is like a big helping hand from the government to the police, giving them money to solve crimes better by using new tools and working with the community, but everyone needs to make sure they use the money wisely and fairly.
H. R. 6978 — To establish incentive pay for positions requiring specialized skills to combat fentanyl trafficking, and for other purposes.
January 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:359
H.R. 6978, titled the “Combating Online Fentanyl Trafficking Act,” proposes establishing incentive pay for certain positions within the Department of Justice that require specialized cyber skills. This bill allows the Attorney General to offer up to 25 percent extra pay to...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6978 wants to give extra money, up to 25% more, to special computer experts working to stop the bad guys who sell dangerous drugs online. This extra pay helps the people who are really good at using computers and the internet to catch the ones selling things like fentanyl.
H. R. 8140 — To authorize the Attorney General to make grants for the creation and operation of veterans response teams within law enforcement agencies, and for other purposes.
April 26, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,050
The H. R. 8140, also known as the "SERVICE Act of 2024," proposes a pilot program allowing the Attorney General to distribute grants for forming veterans response teams within law enforcement agencies. These teams, composed of trained law enforcement officers and community...
Simple Explanation
The SERVICE Act of 2024 is like a helping team made for veterans who used to be in the military and now might need some extra care. This team is connected to police officers and other helpers who work together to assist veterans when they're having a tough time, making sure they get the right help they need.
H. R. 7834 — To improve the licensing requirements for the retail sale of firearms, and for other purposes.
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March 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:4,254
H.R. 7834, also known as the "Prevent Illegal Gun Resales Act," aims to change the rules for selling firearms by increasing licensing fees and imposing stricter regulations on gun dealers to prevent illegal sales and trafficking. The bill outlines new requirements for dealers, like providing...
Simple Explanation
The "Prevent Illegal Gun Resales Act" wants to make it harder for people to sell guns illegally by making it more expensive and strict to get a license to sell guns. It also wants to make sure gun sellers follow the rules carefully so they don't help people break the law with guns.
H. R. 9815 — To direct the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to establish a pilot program to help State prisons and local jails improve the documentation of incarcerated veterans.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:533
H. R. 9815 aims to launch a pilot program led by the Attorney General, in partnership with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to improve the documentation of veterans incarcerated in state prisons and local jails. The program will provide grants and technical support to these...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help jails and prisons figure out which of their prisoners are veterans by giving them money and support to do a better job at keeping track. This way, veterans can get the special help and benefits they deserve.
S. 4067 — To provide for an annual report on the prosecution activities of the Coordinator for Caribbean Firearms Prosecutions of the Department of Justice.
March 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,135
S. 4067 aims to address the issue of illegal firearms trafficking from the United States to Caribbean countries by mandating an annual report on the prosecution activities of the Coordinator for Caribbean Firearms Prosecutions within the Department of Justice. It also seeks...
Simple Explanation
S. 4067 is a plan to help stop guns from being secretly moved from the U.S. to Caribbean places by making sure reports are made each year about what is being done to catch and punish the bad guys moving the guns.
H. R. 10349 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to require the Attorney General to investigate alleged violations of the partial birth abortion ban.
December 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:776
H.R. 10349 is a bill that aims to amend title 18 of the United States Code to ensure the Attorney General investigates alleged violations of the partial birth abortion ban. It requires an investigation into the discovery of the remains of five babies in Washington, D.C., and mandates that...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10349 is a plan to make sure that important people check if a special rule about not doing a certain kind of operation on babies is being followed. It says when doctors see someone breaking this rule, they should tell the police, and other big people need to keep everyone updated on what's happening.
H. R. 8590 — To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Attorney General, in coordination with the Secretary of Homeland Security, to establish counter-UAS system training and require the Attorney General and Secretary of Homeland Security, in coordination with the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to establish related standards for initial and recurrent training programs or certifications for individuals seeking to operate counter-UAS detection and mitigation systems, equipment, or technology, and for other purposes.
May 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:820
H. R. 8590 proposes changes to the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to create training programs for operating systems that detect and counter unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly known as drones. It requires the Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security,...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8590 is a plan to teach people how to safely use special gadgets that can find and stop drones, making sure they don't mess with airplanes.
H. R. 6999 — To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to require reports about the prosecution of certain offenses for recipients of Byrne grants, and for other purposes.
January 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:903
H. R. 6999, also known as the “Holding Prosecutors Accountable Act,” seeks to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. The bill requires district attorneys or prosecutors in large jurisdictions that receive Byrne grants to submit annual reports to the Attorney General....
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that big city lawyers report how they handle major crimes like murder or robbery each year to keep getting money from the government. If they don't share these details, they might not get funding, but some people worry it could make lawyers feel they have to act a certain way even if it’s not right.
H. R. 7899 — To direct the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, to promulgate the final regulations relating to special registration for telemedicine.
April 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:227
H. R. 7899 directs the Attorney General, along with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, to finalize regulations regarding special registration for telemedicine. This bill mandates that these regulations be completed within one year of its enactment, as outlined in...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants important people to work together to make new rules about using the internet for doctor visits, and they need to finish deciding on these rules in one year.
S. 4977 — To hold accountable operators of social media platforms that intentionally or knowingly host false election administration information.
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August 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,798
The Digital Integrity in Democracy Act seeks to hold social media platforms accountable if they knowingly or intentionally host false information about how elections are run, such as incorrect details about voting times or voter eligibility. The bill proposes changes to...
Simple Explanation
The Digital Integrity in Democracy Act wants social media platforms to quickly remove lies about how elections work, like wrong voting times, or else face big fines. If they don't, they could be in trouble with the law and have to pay a lot of money.
S. 5073 — To limit the use of funds for entities that care for unaccompanied alien children and have been identified as engaging in misconduct toward children.
September 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:273
S. 5073 aims to prevent funds from being allocated to organizations that care for unaccompanied alien children if they have been identified as having engaged in misconduct toward these children. The bill specifically targets organizations involved in illegal sexual abuse,...
Simple Explanation
S. 5073 is a plan to stop giving money to groups that take care of kids who come to America alone if those groups have been naughty or mean to the kids. They can only get money again if they can prove to lawmakers that they fixed the bad things they did.
H. R. 7746 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to improve firearm destruction practices, and for other purposes.
March 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:605
H.R. 7746, titled the “Destroy Zombie Guns Act,” aims to improve practices surrounding firearm destruction. It proposes changes to Title 18 of the United States Code by making it unlawful for any person in the business of destroying firearms to fail to completely destroy every component of a...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7746 is a bill that wants to make sure that whenever guns have to be destroyed, all of their parts are completely destroyed so they can't be used again, and if someone doesn't follow this rule, they might get fined or lose their license.
S. 3739 — To establish due process requirements for the investigation of intercollegiate athletics, and for other purposes.
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February 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,915
S. 3739, titled the “NCAA Accountability Act of 2024,” aims to establish fair procedures for investigating intercollegiate athletics in the U.S. The bill requires athletic associations like the NCAA to provide formal notices, hearings, and potential arbitration when...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to make sure that schools follow fair rules when looking into sports problems, like when someone breaks the game rules, and it says the schools have to tell what they find out every year. It also gives rules about how much trouble they can get into, but some people think the rules might be too fuzzy or not fair for smaller schools.
S. 3586 — To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to establish a grant program to recruit, retain, certify, and train bilingual law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.
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January 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,280
S. 3586 aims to improve communication between law enforcement and communities with limited English proficiency by amending the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. The bill proposes a grant program for recruiting, retaining, and training bilingual officers,...
Simple Explanation
S. 3586 wants to help police officers talk to people who don't speak English by giving money to hire and train officers who can speak more than one language. But the money can't be used for making phone calls to translators, and officers have to promise to work for three years if they get the money.
H. R. 7737 — To transfer antitrust enforcement from the Federal Trade Commission to the Attorney General, and for other purposes.
March 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,017
The bill, titled the "One Agency Act," proposes to transfer the enforcement of antitrust laws from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to the Attorney General. It argues that this would make antitrust enforcement more efficient by eliminating duplication and reducing confusion for businesses...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to give all the job of checking if companies are being fair from one group, called the FTC, to another group, called the Attorney General. The idea is to have only one group do this work, so there isn't any mix-up or extra work.
H. R. 9540 — To amend the Controlled Substances Act to require regulated persons to identify tableting machines and encapsulating machines by serial number.
September 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:536
H. R. 9540 seeks to update the Controlled Substances Act by requiring people who manufacture, distribute, or deal with tablet and capsule-making machines to engrave a permanent serial number on these machines. This bill, known as the “Fight Illicit Pill Presses Act of 2024,”...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 9540 wants to put special numbers on machines that make tiny pills and capsules so they can be tracked and stop bad people from using them. If someone changes or moves these numbers, they can get into big trouble.
S. 3763 — To direct the Attorney General to establish a grant program to establish, implement, and administer violent incident clearance and technology investigative methods, and for other purposes.
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February 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:3,353
The bill, known as the "Violent Incident Clearance and Technological Investigative Methods Act of 2024" or the "VICTIM Act of 2024," directs the Attorney General to create a grant program to improve the investigation of violent crimes like homicides and shootings. It aims to help law...
Simple Explanation
The VICTIM Act of 2024 is a plan where the government gives money to police to help them solve more serious crimes, like when someone hurts others. The money will help them get new tools, hire more people, and support those who have been hurt, but there are some concerns about how the money will be used and who will get it.
H. R. 6839 — To provide for improvements in the treatment of detained persons, and for other purposes.
December 15, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:689
H. R. 6839, titled the "Immigrant Detained Persons Legal Rights Act," seeks to enhance the treatment of detained noncitizens in the United States by establishing an Office of Legal Access Programs within the Executive Office for Immigration Review. This office will create...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 6839 is a plan to help people who are not from the U.S. and are staying in special places called detention centers. It makes sure they learn about the rules and how to get help, using their own languages, within a few days of arriving.
H. R. 8397 — To provide funding to the Bureau of Prisons, States, and localities to carry out mental health screenings and provide referrals to mental healthcare providers for individuals in prison or jail.
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May 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,493
H.R. 8397 proposes a program to fund mental health screenings for individuals in prisons and jails and to provide referrals to mental healthcare providers. The bill mandates the establishment of a grant program directed by the Attorney General to support States and localities...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8397 is like a plan to help people in jails and prisons get checked by doctors for mental health problems and be sent to doctors if they need more help. It gives money to places like State and local jails to make sure everyone can get the care they need to feel better.
H. R. 7648 — To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to include certain reporting to the uniform crime reporting program.
March 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:755
H. R. 7648 aims to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to improve reporting of hate crimes to the uniform crime reporting program. The bill requires jurisdictions with a population over 100,000 to report hate crime statistics to the FBI and ensures...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that big cities tell the government about mean crimes like hate crimes. If they don't tell the truth, they might lose some money unless they do a lot to teach people about being nice and fair.
H. R. 7530 — An Act To limit youth offender status in the District of Columbia to individuals 18 years of age or younger, to direct the Attorney General of the District of Columbia to establish and operate a publicly accessible website containing updated statistics on juvenile crime in the District of Columbia, to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to prohibit the Council of the District of Columbia from enacting changes to existing criminal liability sentences, and for other purposes.
May 15, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:1,595
H.R. 7530 is a bill that seeks to change certain laws about youth offenders in the District of Columbia. It limits the status of a youth offender to individuals who are 18 years old or younger. The bill directs the Attorney General of D.C. to create and maintain a public...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7530 is a new bill that says only kids 18 and younger in Washington, D.C., can get special help if they break the law, and it also wants to make a website that tells people about kids' crimes, while making sure this information keeps privacy safe.
H. R. 3446 — To impose certain limitations on consent decrees and settlement agreements by agencies that require the agencies to take regulatory action in accordance with the terms thereof, and for other purposes.
April 05, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:2,876
H.R. 3446, titled the "Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2023," aims to place restrictions on how government agencies use consent decrees and settlement agreements that require regulatory actions. The bill requires agencies to give public notice and seek comments before...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure everyone knows when government agencies make special deals that change the rules, so they must tell people first. It also lets more people get involved if they are affected by those deals and lets a judge change the deal if things change and it's not a good idea anymore.
H. RES. 1357 — Finding that Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, is in contempt of the House of Representatives for disobeying a certain subpoena.
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July 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:194
H. RES. 1357 is a resolution in the House of Representatives that declares Merrick Garland, the Attorney General of the United States, in contempt of the House. This is due to his failure to provide specific materials requested by a subpoena as part of an investigation into...
Simple Explanation
Merrick Garland, who is the boss of the people who make sure everyone follows the rules in the USA, might have to pay $10,000 every day because he didn't give some important recordings that the House of Representatives asked for. They're trying to get him to follow the rules by giving him the fine, but it's not clear how he can pay it or what happens if he still doesn't do what they ask.
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.
H. R. 8918 — To amend the Controlled Substances Act to require electronic communication service providers and remote computing services to report to the Attorney General certain controlled substances violations.
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July 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:4,078
H.R. 8918, known as the "Cooper Davis and Devin Norring Act," proposes changes to the Controlled Substances Act. It mandates that electronic communication service providers and remote computing services report suspected violations involving certain controlled substances, such...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8918 is a bill that would require internet companies to tell the government if they see people using their services to do bad things with drugs like fentanyl and meth. If these companies don't tell or make a mistake, they could have to pay a lot of money.
H. R. 9728 — To require the Attorney General to issue rules pertaining to the collection and compilation of data on the use of deadly force by law enforcement officers.
September 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:954
H.R. 9728, titled the "National Statistics on Deadly Force Transparency Act of 2024," seeks to improve how data is collected on the use of deadly force by law enforcement officers in the U.S. The bill mandates the Attorney General to issue regulations for gathering detailed...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9728 wants to make sure we have more information about when and why police officers use serious force, like guns, but without sharing people's personal details. If places don't share this information properly, they might get less money from certain types of support.
S. 4075 — To prohibit payment card networks and covered entities from requiring the use of or assigning merchant category codes that distinguish a firearms retailer from a general merchandise retailer or sporting goods retailer, and for other purposes.
April 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,063
S. 4075, titled the "Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act," aims to prevent payment card networks and entities involved in processing transactions from assigning or requiring special merchant category codes for firearms retailers that differentiate them from general...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, it says that credit card companies can't use special codes to tell if you're buying something from a gun store instead of a regular toy or sports store. This means they won't be able to track or label gun store purchases differently from other types of stores.
H. R. 9961 — To permit Amtrak to bring civil actions in Federal district court to enforce the right set forth in section 24308(c) of title 49, United States Code, which gives intercity and commuter rail passenger transportation preference over freight transportation in using a rail line, junction, or crossing.
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October 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,354
H.R. 9961, known as the “Rail Passenger Fairness Act,” aims to strengthen Amtrak's ability to enforce its right to prioritize passenger trains over freight trains on U.S. railroads, as originally granted by law. The bill allows Amtrak to bypass the Attorney General and bring civil lawsuits...
Simple Explanation
The Rail Passenger Fairness Act is a plan to help Amtrak trains run on time by letting them ask judges for help if they have to wait too long for freight trains to pass. This means Amtrak can go to court without asking for permission first if they think freight trains are slowing them down, which will help trains run more smoothly and save money.
H. R. 8991 — To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a person from engaging in the business of destroying firearms unless such person has received a license to do so from the Attorney General, and for other purposes.
July 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,883
The Firearm Destruction Licensure Act of 2024, introduced as H. R. 8991, seeks to amend chapter 44 of title 18 of the United States Code. The bill prohibits people from conducting firearm destruction as a business unless they have obtained a license from the Attorney General....
Simple Explanation
The Firearm Destruction Licensure Act of 2024 is a proposed rule that says if someone wants to run a business that destroys guns, they need to have a special permission slip from the government. It also makes sure that everyone knows when guns are destroyed and that it's done the right way.
H. R. 10063 — To direct the Attorney General to submit a report to Congress with respect to the enforcement of section 248 of title 18, United States Code, which relates to the freedom of access to clinic entrances, and for other purposes.
October 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:416
H. R. 10063, known as the "Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Study Act of 2024" or the "FACES Act of 2024", directs the Attorney General to submit a report to Congress regarding the enforcement of laws related to accessing clinic entrances. This bill requires the report...
Simple Explanation
The FACES Act of 2024 wants the Attorney General to tell Congress how well they are making sure people can get into clinics without any trouble. They also want ideas on how to do this even better.
H. R. 9126 — To require digital social companies to adopt terms of service that meet certain minimum requirements.
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July 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,347
H.R. 9126, titled the "Digital Social Platform Transparency Act," aims to mandate that digital social companies clearly post and maintain terms of service for each platform they operate. These terms must be accessible and include contact information, content flagging...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9126 is a bill that wants social media companies to clearly tell people their rules and how they handle bad behavior online, just like how playgrounds have rules to keep everyone safe. If they don't follow these rules, they might have to pay money every day until they do.
S. 3812 — To provide firearm licensees an opportunity to correct statutory and regulatory violations, and for other purposes.
February 27, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,094
S. 3812 aims to offer firearm licensees a chance to correct any legal or regulatory violations they might have. The bill prohibits the Attorney General from taking enforcement actions such as revoking or denying the renewal of a license on the basis of self-reported...
Simple Explanation
S. 3812 is a bill that lets people with gun licenses fix mistakes without getting in trouble right away. It says they can correct problems they find themselves, and there's even help to learn how to do things right.
S. 5209 — To require the Attorney General to make publicly available a list of federally licensed firearms dealers with a high number of short time-to-crime firearm traces, and to prohibit Federal departments and agencies from contracting with such dealers.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:734
S. 5209, also known as the "Clean Hands Firearm Procurement Act," requires the Attorney General to publicly list firearms dealers who have high numbers of guns that are traced back to crimes shortly after their sale. This list must be published annually. Additionally, the...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make a list of gun sellers whose guns end up in crimes soon after being sold, and stop the government from working with them unless there's a big security reason.
H. R. 10160 — To address sexual harassment and sexual assault of Bureau of Prisons staff in prisons, and for other purposes.
November 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:605
H. R. 10160, titled the “Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act,” seeks to address incidents of sexual harassment and sexual assault against Bureau of Prisons staff members by incarcerated individuals. The bill mandates a comprehensive study by the Inspector General of the...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 10160 is a plan to keep prison workers safe from bad behavior like bullying and hurting by people in jail. It asks a special helper to learn how often this happens, report it, and suggest ways to stop it so prison workers feel safer at their jobs.
H. R. 8183 — To direct the Attorney General to convene a national working group to study proactive strategies and needed resources for the identification and rescue of children from sexual exploitation and abuse, and for other purposes.
April 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:4,068
H.R. 8183, titled the "Child Rescue Act," directs the Attorney General to establish a national working group to discuss strategies and resources for identifying and rescuing children from sexual exploitation and abuse. The working group will gather data, develop estimates,...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8183, called the "Child Rescue Act," is about getting smart people together to figure out how we can save kids from being hurt by bad people, and they will share their ideas with others who can help.
H. R. 9369 — To establish a task force to combat the rising elder abuse of LGBTQI+ individuals.
August 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:700
H.R. 9369, also known as the “Elder Pride Protection Act of 2024,” sets out to create a task force aimed at combating elder abuse affecting LGBTQI+ individuals. This task force, to be established by the Attorney General within 90 days of the act's enactment, will include...
Simple Explanation
Imagine a team being created to help protect older people who are part of the LGBTQI+ community from being treated badly or unfairly. This team will learn about these issues and work with others, like the police, to make sure everyone is safe and treated kindly.
S. 5472 — To authorize peace officer standards and training agencies to access criminal history records, and for other purposes.
December 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:423
The bill S. 5472, titled the "Criminal History Access Act of 2024," is proposed to allow peace officer standards and training agencies to access criminal history records. These agencies are responsible for setting standards for hiring, training, and maintaining ethical...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to let special groups, who help decide how police officers should be trained and behave, see people’s criminal records. This will help them make sure police officers are doing the right thing.
H. R. 8764 — To require the Attorney General to make publicly available a list of federally licensed firearms dealers with a high number of short time-to-crime firearm traces, and to prohibit Federal departments and agencies from contracting with such dealers.
June 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:847
H.R. 8764, titled the "Clean Hands Firearm Procurement Act," requires the Attorney General to publicly share a list of federally licensed firearms dealers who have been linked to a high number of guns entering into crimes shortly after their sale. This bill aims to prevent Federal departments...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to make a list of gun sellers who often sell guns that quickly end up being used in crimes, and it says government groups shouldn't do business with them unless it's super important for safety.
H. R. 7156 — To expand the investigative authorities of the United States Secret Service, and for other purposes.
January 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:482
The bill, titled the "Combating Money Laundering in Cyber Crime Act of 2024," aims to expand the investigative powers of the United States Secret Service. It amends Section 3056(b) of title 18, United States Code, to include additional crimes, such as those related to money...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a special rule that lets certain police officers (the Secret Service) do more jobs when they are looking into bad money games on the internet, but they need to ask some important bosses for permission first. It also says that a team that works on stopping bad money stuff can keep working for a longer time.
H. R. 8058 — To establish and implement an informational campaign and national strategy to prevent minors from working with cartels and transnational criminal organizations.
April 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:642
H.R. 8058, also known as the “No More Narcos Act,” aims to prevent minors from getting involved with cartels and transnational criminal organizations. The bill mandates the Attorney General to launch an educational campaign to inform students close to the U.S.-Mexico border...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8058 wants to keep kids safe by teaching them about the dangers of working with bad groups, like cartels, and creating plans to stop these groups from involving kids in bad activities, especially near the U.S.-Mexico border.
H. R. 9884 — To amend title 28, United States Code, to preclude a President from controlling the conduct of an investigation into the President by the Department of Justice.
September 27, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:673
H.R. 9884 is a bill aimed at preventing a U.S. President from controlling investigations conducted by the Department of Justice that concern the President. It proposes amendments to Chapter 31 of title 28, United States Code, by requiring the Attorney General to provide a...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9884 is a bill that wants to make sure the President cannot stop an investigation about themselves by the Department of Justice. It says that if someone tries to stop the investigation, a special group of judges has to agree that it's okay, and if it's not okay, the Department of Justice has to tell Congress about it.
S. 5062 — An Act To address sexual harassment and sexual assault of Bureau of Prisons staff in prisons, and for other purposes.
December 19, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,052
S. 5062 aims to improve the safety of Bureau of Prisons staff by addressing issues of sexual harassment and assault committed by inmates. This bill requires the Bureau of Prisons to implement recommendations from a 2023 Inspector General report, which highlighted the need for...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about making prisons safer for the people who work there by stopping bad behavior, like bullying or hurting, which is sometimes done by the people in jail. It asks the prison bosses to follow some smart ideas on how to fix this, share information about what they are doing, and create rules to help keep everyone safe.
H. R. 10393 — To establish a grant program for certain State and local forensic activities, and for other purposes.
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December 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,091
H.R. 10393, titled the "Carla Walker Act," aims to create a grant program to enhance forensic activities at the state and local levels. It focuses on improving DNA analysis capabilities and purchasing necessary forensic equipment. The bill authorizes the Attorney General to...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10393, known as the "Carla Walker Act," is a plan to help police and other groups buy tools to solve crimes using DNA. It gives money to local communities to do more tests, but also has rules about how the money can be used and who can use it.
H. R. 6866 — To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to permit the District of Columbia to establish the timing of special elections for local office in the District of Columbia.
December 19, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:651
The bill H.R. 6866 allows the District of Columbia to set the timing for special elections for local offices, such as the Chairman, Council members, Mayor, and Attorney General. It modifies sections of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, allowing the District to establish...
Simple Explanation
The bill lets Washington, D.C. decide when to hold special elections to fill local government jobs like Mayor or council members when there is a vacancy. This means D.C. can choose their own special election dates instead of following a fixed schedule.
H. R. 9405 — To prohibit Members of Congress from conducting certain financial transactions involving a foreign adversary of the United States, and for other purposes.
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August 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:707
H. R. 9405 aims to prevent Members of Congress from engaging in specific financial activities that involve foreign adversaries of the United States. The bill defines these activities broadly to include any financial benefit, investment, or interest connected to certain...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 9405 is a bill that wants to stop U.S. Congress members from making money deals with countries that don't get along with America, like China or Russia, and if they break the rule, they might have to pay money as a punishment.
H. R. 7521 — To protect the national security of the United States from the threat posed by foreign adversary controlled applications, such as TikTok and any successor application or service and any other application or service developed or provided by ByteDance Ltd. or an entity under the control of ByteDance Ltd.
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March 11, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:2,720
H.R. 7521 is a proposed law aimed at enhancing the national security of the United States by restricting the distribution and operation of applications controlled by foreign adversaries, such as TikTok and other services by ByteDance Ltd. The bill prohibits the distribution,...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7521 is like a rule that says certain apps, like TikTok, cannot be used in the U.S. because they might come from countries that aren't friendly, and if companies break this rule, they have to pay a lot of money.
H. R. 7031 — To ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion.
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January 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,202
H.R. 7031, titled the "Ultrasound Informed Consent Act," is a bill introduced in the 118th Congress to ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and have the opportunity to review it before giving informed consent. The bill requires abortion providers to perform and explain...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, doctors have to show and explain a special picture called an ultrasound to women who want to have an abortion, so they can see and understand about the baby inside them before making a decision. If doctors don't follow the rules, they can get into big trouble with fines, and people can even take them to court.
H. R. 9992 — To amend title 41, United States Code, to identify individuals who commit certain Federal felonies implicating Federal programs as an excluded source on the System for Award Management Exclusions list, and for other purposes.
October 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:941
H.R. 9992, known as the "Federal Program Integrity and Fraud Prevention Act of 2024," aims to prevent individuals who are convicted of certain federal felonies from receiving federal funds. The bill instructs that these individuals be listed as excluded sources on the System...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9992 wants to stop people who did bad things with federal money from getting more help from the government by putting their names on a special "do not help" list for three years, but sometimes bosses can make exceptions if needed.
H. R. 8780 — To direct the Attorney General to authorize the youth gun violence prevention program.
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June 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:274
H. R. 8780 aims to empower the Attorney General to establish a youth gun violence prevention program. The bill, known as the "PROSPER Act of 2024," authorizes funding from fiscal year 2025 to 2030, allocating $100 million for juvenile justice programs. Of this amount, $25...
Simple Explanation
The PROSPER Act of 2024 is like a big plan to help keep kids safe from gun violence. It wants to give a lot of money to special programs that help prevent kids from getting into trouble with guns, and it asks the big boss, called the Attorney General, to make sure this happens.

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