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H. R. 705 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from transmitting certain information to the Department of Justice for use by the national instant criminal background check system.
September 16, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:863
H. R. 705, titled the “Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act,” aims to change title 38 of the United States Code. This bill would prevent the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from sharing veterans' personal information with the Department of Justice for the national criminal...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that the personal information of veterans can't be shared with the police for background checks unless a judge says the veteran might be in danger or dangerous. This helps protect veterans' privacy and makes sure a judge reviews their situation first.
H. R. 10007 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize the admission of nonimmigrant emergency medical technicians and paramedics.
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October 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,252
H.R. 10007, also known as the "Paramedic and Emergency Medical Technician Relief Act of 2024", proposes changes to the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow nonimmigrant emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics to work temporarily in the United States under a...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10007 wants to let foreign emergency helpers, like ambulance workers, come to work in the U.S. for a short time, making sure they are trained and safe, while making sure they don’t take jobs from American workers.
H. R. 8354 — To provide for the implementation of a system of licensing for purchasers of certain firearms and for a record of sale system for those firearms, and for other purposes.
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May 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:10,851
H. R. 8354, titled the “Blair Holt Firearm Owner Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2024,” proposes a system for licensing the purchasers of certain firearms and maintaining records of their sale to ensure public safety. The bill seeks to enhance firearm regulation by requiring individuals...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure people are safe by checking who buys guns and keeping better records of gun sales. It will do this by requiring a license to buy a gun, which involves passing some tests, and by having rules about reporting if a gun is lost or stolen.
S. 5172 — To amend the National Child Protection Act of 1993 to ensure that businesses and organizations that work with vulnerable populations are able to request background checks for their contractors who work with those populations, as well as for individuals that the businesses or organizations license or certify to provide care for those populations.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:359
S. 5172 seeks to amend the National Child Protection Act of 1993. The bill allows businesses and organizations that work with vulnerable populations to request background checks for their contractors and for individuals that they license or certify to provide care. It...
Simple Explanation
The bill aims to make sure that places like schools and care centers can check the backgrounds of people they hire, such as workers and helpers, to keep everyone safe, especially kids and those who need special care.
H. R. 8907 — To reform Federal firearms laws, and for other purposes.
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June 28, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:6,797
H.R. 8907, also known as the “Virginia Plan to Reduce Gun Violence Act of 2024,” aims to reform federal firearms laws to enhance safety and prevent gun-related incidents. The bill introduces new regulations on firearm sales, including background checks and limits on handgun...
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H.R. 8907 is a plan to make gun rules safer by checking people's backgrounds before they buy guns and by making sure guns are stored safely, especially so kids can't reach them. It also lets judges take away guns from people who might be dangerous for a little while.
S. 4131 — To reform Federal firearms laws, and for other purposes.
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April 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:6,782
S. 4131, also known as the "Virginia Plan to Reduce Gun Violence Act of 2024," proposes reforms to federal firearms laws. The bill requires stricter background checks for firearms transfers, limits the purchase of multiple handguns, and establishes a grant program to support...
Simple Explanation
S. 4131 is a plan that wants to make gun laws stronger by checking people more carefully before they buy guns, stopping people from buying too many handguns at once, and helping keep guns away from people who might be dangerous. It also wants people to tell the police if their guns are lost or stolen and not let kids play with guns on their own.
S. 4706 — To modernize the business of selling firearms.
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July 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:13,701
S. 4706, also known as the "Federal Firearm Licensee Act," aims to modernize the firearm sales business by updating regulations for firearm dealers in the United States. The bill seeks to improve security measures at firearm premises, establish more stringent record-keeping...
Simple Explanation
The bill, called the "Federal Firearm Licensee Act," is about updating the rules for people who sell guns. It wants them to keep better records, follow new security rules, and have more inspections, while also making sure they and their employees pass background checks.
H. R. 8420 — Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the hiring and rehiring of additional career law enforcement officers for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
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May 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:415
H.R. 8420 is a bill aimed at providing emergency supplemental funding for law enforcement agencies. It allocates $162 million for the hiring and rehiring of additional career law enforcement officers for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024. The bill mandates that...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8420 is a plan to spend $162 million to help hire more police officers, but it's missing some rules about how to decide who should get the money and how they should spend it.
H. R. 8828 — To enhance safety and security at federally licensed gun shops, and for other purposes.
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June 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:4,072
H.R. 8828, titled the “Gun Theft Prevention Act,” aims to enhance safety and security at federally licensed gun shops. It establishes regulations requiring gun dealers to have security plans and measures, like locks and alarms, and mandates annual inspections by the Attorney...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8828 is like a new set of rules to help keep gun shops safe by asking them to put in things like locks and alarms, and to check their workers' backgrounds, so everyone can feel more secure.
H. R. 9755 — To require owners and employees of massage wellness spas to undergo fingerprint-based background checks to mitigate the risk of human trafficking and enhance public safety.
September 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:878
H.R. 9755, titled the "Human Trafficking Fingerprint Background Check Protection Act of 2024," is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives. It aims to combat human trafficking and improve public safety by requiring all owners and employees of massage wellness spas to...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9755 wants to make sure people who own or work at massage places don't have a bad history by checking their fingerprints. This is to help stop bad things like human trafficking and keep everyone safe.
H. R. 9266 — To amend title 10, United States Code, to restrict the sale and procurement of certain weapons and ammunition by the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.
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August 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,890
H.R. 9266, titled the “Stop Militarizing Our Streets Act of 2024,” aims to restrict the Department of Defense from selling and purchasing certain military-grade weapons and ammunition. The bill introduces regulations that prevent these items from being sold in the commercial market and...
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H.R. 9266, also called the "Stop Militarizing Our Streets Act of 2024," is a law trying to make it harder for big army weapons and ammo to be bought and sold by the government and stores, by making rules like needing special licenses and checking people's backgrounds before selling these items. It also tries to keep people safe by ensuring stores train their workers and send reports to Congress about their sales.
H. R. 8763 — To provide grants to States to encourage the implementation and maintenance of firearms licensing requirements, and for other purposes.
June 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,698
H.R. 8763, also known as the "Making America Safe and Secure Act of 2024" or "MASS Act of 2024," aims to provide grants to states to support the implementation and maintenance of firearms licensing requirements. The bill outlines standards for who can be classified as prohibited individuals...
Simple Explanation
The "Making America Safe and Secure Act of 2024" wants to help states make rules for people to get licenses if they want to have guns, to ensure everyone is safe. It also tries to check carefully who gets these licenses and lets family members tell a judge if they think someone should not have a gun because they might cause harm.
H. R. 6987 — To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to strengthen student visa background checks and improve the monitoring of foreign students in the United States, and for other purposes.
January 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,577
The Student Visa Security Improvement Act requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to enhance background checks and monitoring for foreign students in the U.S. by updating existing visa review processes, conducting interviews, and on-site reviews as needed. It mandates...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that students from other countries who come to study in the U.S. are safe by checking them more carefully and watching what they do while they're here. It also lets the government decide if schools are doing something wrong, so they can stop them from having foreign students.

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