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H. RES. 1371 — Strongly condemning the Biden Administration and its Border Czar, Kamala Harris’s, failure to secure the United States border.
July 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:249
H. RES. 1371 is a resolution in the House of Representatives that criticizes the Biden Administration and Vice President Kamala Harris, referred to as the "Border Czar," for not effectively managing the security of the U.S. border. The resolution highlights issues such as the high number of...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 1371 is a message from some people in the House of Representatives saying they're really unhappy because they think President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris aren't doing a good job of keeping the borders safe, and they want them to take it more seriously.
H. CON. RES. 90 — Condemning the Biden administration for its ban on the issuance of liquefied natural gas export permits.
February 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:300
H. CON. RES. 90 is a resolution put forward in the House of Representatives to criticize the Biden administration for stopping the issuance of permits for exporting liquefied natural gas (LNG). The resolution argues that this halt in permits is effectively a ban, negatively...
Simple Explanation
The people in charge want the president to let the U.S. sell a special type of gas called LNG to other countries because they believe it helps make friends, keep jobs, and care for the Earth. They are upset because they think stopping these sales can cause problems for everyone.
H. RES. 1065 — Denouncing the Biden administration’s immigration policies.
March 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:210
H. RES. 1065 is a resolution in the House of Representatives that criticizes the immigration policies of the Biden administration. The resolution accuses the administration of creating a border crisis by supporting open-border policies and failing to enforce immigration laws...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 1065 is a suggestion from some members of Congress asking the government to change how they handle people coming into the country. They believe that the current way isn't working well and propose some different rules to make it better.
H. RES. 1137 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7888) to reform the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 529) to extend the customs waters of the United States from 12 nautical miles to 24 nautical miles from the baselines of the United States, consistent with Presidential Proclamation 7219; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1112) denouncing the Biden administration’s immigration policies; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1117) opposing efforts to place one-sided pressure on Israel with respect to Gaza.
April 12, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,266
The resolution H. RES. 1137 outlines the procedures for the House to consider multiple legislative items. It allows the House to discuss and potentially amend a bill aimed at reforming the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (H.R. 7888) and another bill proposing to extend the...
Simple Explanation
This bill is like a set of rules for talking about several important topics, such as changing how the government watches people to keep them safe, deciding how far out in the ocean belongs to the US, discussing what President Biden is doing about people moving to the US, and talking about how the US deals with Israel and Gaza. It's all about making sure everyone knows the guidelines for these discussions.
H. RES. 1303 — Condemning the Biden administration’s politically motivated ban on liquefied natural gas exports to non-free trade agreement countries.
June 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:437
H. RES. 1303 is a resolution from the U.S. House of Representatives that criticizes the Biden administration for banning liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports to countries without free trade agreements with the United States. The resolution argues that this decision was...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like when someone is upset because the government decided not to sell a special kind of fuel (like a type of gas) to certain countries, and they think it could hurt people who make and use that fuel in America. The bill asks the government to stop this decision and think about how it affects workers and companies that need this fuel.
H. RES. 969 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6914) to require institutions of higher education to disseminate information on the rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6918) to prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from restricting funding for pregnancy centers; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H.Res. 957) denouncing the Biden administration’s open-borders policies, condemning the national security and public safety crisis along the southwest border, and urging President Biden to end his administration’s open-borders policies.
January 17, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:542
The resolution H. RES. 969 outlines the procedures for considering three pieces of legislation in the House of Representatives. First, it allows for the discussion of H.R. 6914, a bill that requires colleges to provide information to pregnant students about...
Simple Explanation
This plan explains how lawmakers will talk about three different ideas: one to help pregnant students get info about their rights at college, another to make sure places where pregnant people get help get money, and another to say they disagree with how President Biden is handling people coming into the country.
H. RES. 987 — Denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes.
January 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:291
House Resolution 987, introduced in the 118th Congress, criticizes the energy policies of the Biden administration, labeling them as harmful and anti-American. The resolution argues that these policies increase energy costs, hinder domestic production, and heighten dependency on foreign...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, some people say that the rules about energy from the President's team are bad and make things cost more. They want America to make its own energy so everyone can have enough and it doesn't cost too much.
S. RES. 682 — Condemning the decision by the Biden Administration to halt the shipment of United States made ammunition and weapons to the State of Israel.
May 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:437
The resolution, S. RES. 682, expresses condemnation by the U.S. Senate of the Biden Administration's decision to stop shipments of American-made ammunition and weapons to Israel. It demands the fulfillment of Israel's military aid requests to combat Hamas and defend against threats from Iran....
Simple Explanation
The U.S. Senate says it's unhappy with a decision to stop sending weapons to Israel. They believe it's important to help Israel keep safe from groups who might want to harm them.
H. R. 8146 — To require a report by the Attorney General on the impact the border crisis is having on law enforcement at the Federal, State, local, and Tribal level.
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May 06, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:722
H.R. 8146, also known as the “Police Our Border Act,” seeks to have the Attorney General submit a report to Congress about the effects of the border crisis on law enforcement at various levels—Federal, State, local, and Tribal. The bill outlines several findings, including...
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H.R. 8146 wants the Attorney General to tell Congress how the problem at the border is affecting police officers by looking at things like their safety and how much money is being spent. Some people say the way the bill talks about the problem might not be fair, so it needs to be very clear about what information it needs to avoid confusion.
H. RES. 1021 — Providing the sense of the House of Representatives that the political persecution of President Donald J. Trump is morally unjustifiable and has damaged institutional trust to an extraordinary degree; that the Biden administration’s weaponization of the Federal Government against Donald Trump, the Republican Party’s nominee for President in 2024, must end; that those responsible for the persecution of Donald Trump within the Biden administration must be held accountable by Congress; and that the United States would benefit enormously from having Donald J. Trump inaugurated once again as the President of the United States on January 20, 2025.
February 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:383
H. RES. 1021 expresses the opinion of the House of Representatives that the alleged political persecution of former President Donald J. Trump is morally indefensible and has significantly harmed trust in institutions. It calls for the Biden administration to cease what it describes as the...
Simple Explanation
In simple terms, this proposal says that some people in the House of Representatives think it's not fair how former President Donald Trump is being treated and that the government should stop being mean to him. They also believe if Trump becomes President again, it would be good for the country.
S. RES. 717 — Calling on the Biden Administration to pursue censure of Iran at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), refer the issue to the United Nations Security Council, and reaffirm that all measures will be taken to prevent the regime in Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
June 03, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:608
S. RES. 717 is a resolution urging the Biden Administration to take action against Iran for its nuclear activities. The resolution calls for the U.S. to seek a formal censure of Iran through the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and to refer the situation to the...
Simple Explanation
The resolution is like a big reminder from the U.S. asking everyone to work together to make sure Iran doesn’t get special tools to build powerful and dangerous things, like nuclear weapons, and to tell them to follow the rules just like everyone else does.
H. RES. 1267 — Supporting the Second Amendment’s guarantee that the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed, and opposing the Biden administration’s efforts to undermine that guarantee at every opportunity.
May 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:387
H. RES. 1267 is a resolution that voices support for the Second Amendment, which protects the right of American citizens to keep and bear arms. It criticizes the Biden administration's actions and policies, accusing them of attempting to undermine this constitutional right. The resolution...
Simple Explanation
This paper is telling everyone that some people in the government want to make sure people can always have and use their own "pew-pew toys" (guns) because they believe that's what the rules say. It also says they really don’t like the current boss's team because they think these people are trying to make it harder for folks to have these "toys."
H. RES. 1176 — Expressing disapproval of the Columbia Basin Restoration Initiative entered into by the Biden administration.
April 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:193
H. RES. 1176 is a resolution expressing the House of Representatives' disapproval of the Columbia Basin Restoration Initiative, which was initiated by the Biden administration. The resolution highlights the importance of the 4 Lower Snake River dams in the Pacific Northwest for clean energy...
Simple Explanation
In this resolution, some people in the government are unhappy with a plan made by President Biden because it might take down some big dams in the Pacific Northwest. They are worried because they think these dams are very important for things like making energy and moving stuff, and the plan might use money that hasn't been approved yet.
H. RES. 1222 — Condemning the Communist Party of Vietnam for imprisoning independent journalists, human rights defenders, religious figures, and dissidents in Vietnam.
May 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:361
H. RES. 1222 is a resolution that condemns the Communist Party of Vietnam for imprisoning independent journalists, human rights defenders, religious figures, and dissidents. It highlights the poor conditions in Vietnamese prisons and the numerous individuals incarcerated for...
Simple Explanation
This resolution is like telling someone off for being mean because it says the leaders in Vietnam should stop putting people in jail just for speaking up and being different. It also asks the U.S. government to help these people and to pay attention to those who are not being kind to others.
H. RES. 1079 — Expressing support for the continued value of arms control agreements and condemning the Russian Federation’s purported suspension of its participation in the New START Treaty.
March 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:462
H. RES. 1079 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives on March 13, 2024, expressing strong support for arms control agreements and condemning Russia's decision to suspend its participation in the New START Treaty. The resolution emphasizes the importance of maintaining...
Simple Explanation
The resolution says it is really important for countries to agree on rules about big dangerous weapons (like nuclear bombs). It tells Russia to still follow these important rules and asks the U.S. to talk with Russia and China to keep everyone safe from big weapons.
S. RES. 779 — Strongly condemning the Biden administration and its border czar, Kamala Harris, for failing to secure the United States border.
July 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:207
S. RES. 779 is a resolution introduced in the Senate, which criticizes the Biden administration, specifically President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, for their handling of border security in the United States. The resolution points out issues such as the increase in...
Simple Explanation
The Senate has introduced a paper that criticizes President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for not doing a good job protecting the border between the United States and Mexico. This paper is upset with the way they handle people crossing the border and wants different rules to fix the problems.
H. RES. 1112 — Denouncing the Biden administration’s immigration policies.
May 01, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:240
H. RES. 1112 is a resolution that criticizes the Biden administration's approach to immigration, particularly its handling of border security and enforcement policies. It argues that various actions taken by the administration, such as ending certain border protection protocols and limiting...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 1112 is a paper where some people in the government said they were unhappy with how President Biden was handling people coming to the country. They think the current way is not working well and want the President to change the rules to make the border safer.
H. RES. 1219 — Condemning the Biden Administration’s decision to pause certain arms transfers to Israel.
May 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:234
H. RES. 1219 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives condemning the Biden Administration's decision to pause certain arms transfers to Israel. The resolution highlights the significant threats Israel faces from Iran and its affiliates, such as Hezbollah, Hamas, and the...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about some people in the U.S. Congress saying they disagree with President Biden's choice to pause sending some weapons to Israel. They want the President to start sending these weapons again because they believe Israel needs them to protect itself.
H. RES. 1376 — Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1371) strongly condemning the Biden Administration and its Border Czar, Kamala Harris’s, failure to secure the United States border.
July 24, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:168
H. RES. 1376 sets the rules for discussing another resolution, H. Res. 1371, in the House of Representatives. This resolution criticizes the Biden Administration and Vice President Kamala Harris for not securing the U.S. border effectively. After adopting...
Simple Explanation
This bill is about setting the rules for talking about another plan that says President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris haven't done a good job with keeping the border safe. The plan lets people talk about this with some agreed rules, but it doesn’t say exactly what will happen next.
H. RES. 288 — Urging the European Union to expeditiously designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization under Common Position 931, and for other purposes.
April 16, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:194
H. RES. 288 urges the European Union to quickly classify the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist group under its Common Position 931. The resolution highlights the IRGC's involvement in human rights violations and violent activities within Iran and...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 288 is a suggestion from the U.S. Congress asking the European Union to officially call a group called the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps "bad guys" because they have done very harmful things. It also asks the U.S. President to talk to people in Europe about doing this quickly.
H. RES. 1112 — Denouncing the Biden administration’s immigration policies.
April 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:323
H. RES. 1112 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives expressing criticism toward the Biden administration's immigration policies. The resolution claims that these policies have led to a significant border security crisis by reversing effective measures, ceasing construction...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 1112 is a document from Congress that says some people think President Biden's way of handling people coming into the country isn't working well. It suggests he should change his plans to make things safer at the border.
S. RES. 608 — Denouncing the Biden Administration’s immigration policies.
March 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:276
S. RES. 608 is a resolution proposed in the United States Senate that criticizes the Biden Administration's handling of immigration policies. The resolution argues that the current administration's policies have led to a significant border security crisis, emphasizing issues...
Simple Explanation
S. RES. 608 is a plan from some senators saying they are not happy with how President Biden is handling people who come to the country without permission. They want him to change some rules to make things stricter and clearer, like sending people back faster if they shouldn't be here.
H. RES. 1085 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1023) to repeal section 134 of the Clean Air Act, relating to the greenhouse gas reduction fund; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1121) to prohibit a moratorium on the use of hydraulic fracturing; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6009) to require the Director of the Bureau of Land Management to withdraw the proposed rule relating to fluid mineral leases and leasing process, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 86) expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 987) denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R 7023) to amend section 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to codify certain regulatory provisions relating to nationwide permits for dredged or fill material, and for other purposes.
March 20, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:1,239
The resolution H. RES. 1085 outlines procedures for the House of Representatives to consider multiple bills and resolutions. It allows consideration of several specific bills: H.R. 1023, which aims to repeal part of the Clean Air Act; H.R....
Simple Explanation
The bill sets rules for the House of Representatives to talk about and decide on several new laws related to things like clean air, water pollution, and energy policies. It makes sure that everyone knows how these discussions will be done, but does it in a way that might not give much time to talk about important details.
H. RES. 1272 — Calling on the Biden Administration to pursue censure of Iran at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), refer the issue to the United Nations Security Council, and reaffirm that all measures will be taken to prevent the regime in Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
June 03, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:591
H. RES. 1272 is a resolution that urges the Biden Administration to take action against Iran's nuclear activities. It calls for censuring Iran at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and referring the issue to the United Nations Security Council. The resolution emphasizes the need...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the president and his team to team up with other countries and make sure Iran doesn't get any dangerous nuclear toys, like the kind that go boom, by working with special global groups to keep an eye on things.
H. R. 8369 — An Act To provide for the expeditious delivery of defense articles and defense services for Israel and other matters.
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May 21, 2024
Status:Placed on Calendar Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,666
H.R. 8369, also known as the "Israel Security Assistance Support Act," is designed to ensure the fast delivery of defense articles and services to Israel. Following recent conflicts involving Israel and various hostile groups, the bill addresses the withholding of certain...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8369 is a plan to help Israel get important military supplies quickly, making sure no one can stop or delay this. It also gives more money to help Israel protect itself in case of danger.
H. RES. 1065 — Denouncing the Biden administration’s immigration policies.
March 12, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:167
H. RES. 1065 criticizes the Biden administration for its handling of immigration policies, accusing it of creating a severe border crisis in the United States. The resolution claims that Biden's decisions, such as ending certain immigration agreements and misusing parole...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 1065 is a paper saying that some people are unhappy with how President Biden is handling the rules about who can come and stay in the United States. They think he should make stronger rules to help control how many people come in.
S. RES. 754 — Commending the courage, bravery, and resolve of the fathers, mothers, sons, and daughters of Cuba, who, 3 years ago, stood in the face of brutal harassment, beatings, and torture to protest against the Communist Cuban regime, demanding access to their fundamental rights to life, dignity, and freedom.
July 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:414
The resolution, S. RES. 754, recognizes and commends the courage and determination of the Cuban people who protested against the Communist Cuban regime three years ago, seeking fundamental rights like freedom and dignity. It condemns the repression by the Cuban government, including the...
Simple Explanation
The bill says that the people of Cuba are really brave for standing up and asking for their freedoms, and it wants the world to help them. It also asks for some special rules (called sanctions) to be put back on Cuba until they improve things for their people.
H. RES. 37 — Recognizing the 4th anniversary of the Trump administration’s Secretary of the Air Force announcing Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama, as the preferred location for United States Space Command Headquarters.
January 13, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:317
H. RES. 37 acknowledges the 4th anniversary of the decision to designate Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama, as the preferred location for the United States Space Command Headquarters. This resolution highlights the process and decision-making that took place during the Trump...
Simple Explanation
This document talks about celebrating the decision made four years ago to build a special base for space stuff in a place called Huntsville, Alabama. The people who wrote this document are unhappy that another place in Colorado was picked instead, and they think Huntsville should have another chance to be the chosen spot.
H. RES. 1371 — Strongly condemning the Biden Administration and its Border Czar, Kamala Harris’s, failure to secure the United States border.
July 25, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:122
The resolution H. RES. 1371 expresses strong disapproval of the Biden Administration and Vice President Kamala Harris, whom President Biden appointed as the "border czar," for failing to secure the United States border effectively. It highlights various statistics and...
Simple Explanation
In Congress, some people wrote a paper saying they're very upset with President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris because they think they aren't doing a good job of keeping the country's borders safe. They don't suggest any new ways to fix things but focus on telling why they think it's a problem.
H. RES. 1020 — Expresses steadfast resolve with the people of Texas, condemns the current administration’s efforts to impose the consequences of illegal immigration on the States, and considers, pursuant to article III, section 3 of the Constitution, Joe Biden to be guilty of treason against the people of the United States.
February 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:284
The resolution, H. RES. 1020, expresses solidarity with the people of Texas and other border states, criticizing the Biden administration's handling of illegal immigration. It highlights statistics regarding border apprehensions and accuses the administration of failing to protect states from...
Simple Explanation
This paper says some people in Texas and other places are upset because they think the president is not doing a good job of keeping people from coming into the country without permission. They even say he did something very wrong, but they don't give much evidence to back up those claims.
H. R. 8369 — An Act To provide for the expeditious delivery of defense articles and defense services for Israel and other matters.
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May 16, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:1,580
H.R. 8369, known as the “Israel Security Assistance Support Act,” aims to ensure quick delivery of military aid and services to Israel, especially in light of recent conflicts involving Hamas and other threats. The bill criticizes the Biden Administration for temporarily...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about giving a lot of money, more than usual, to help keep Israel safe by sending them military supplies and support quickly. It also makes sure that this help can't be stopped and needs to be checked on regularly.
H. RES. 1376 — Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1371) strongly condemning the Biden Administration and its Border Czar, Kamala Harris’s, failure to secure the United States border.
July 23, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:359
H. RES. 1376 allows for the consideration of another resolution, H. Res. 1371, in the House of Representatives. This other resolution criticizes the Biden Administration and Vice President Kamala Harris, referred to as the "Border Czar," for not effectively securing the...
Simple Explanation
In the House of Representatives, there's a plan to have a big talk about how President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are doing with keeping the U.S. border safe, and then they'll decide what they think about it. This talk lets people share their ideas and see if there are changes they should make.
H. RES. 1285 — Condemning the pro-abortion policies of the Biden administration.
June 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:361
H. RES. 1285 is a resolution by the House of Representatives condemning the Biden administration's policies related to abortion. It criticizes the Food and Drug Administration for relaxing safety regulations around the drug mifepristone, which is used to induce abortions, claiming it...
Simple Explanation
This is a piece of writing from some people in the government who are unhappy with how President Biden and his team are making rules about a special type of medicine that helps people not have babies if they don't want to. They think these rules might not keep everyone as safe and healthy as they should be.
H. RES. 50 — Recognizing that article I, section 10 of the United States Constitution explicitly reserves to the States the sovereign power to repel an invasion and defend their citizenry from the overwhelming and imminent danger posed by paramilitary, narco-terrorist cartels, terrorists and criminal actors who seized control of our southern border.
January 16, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:525
H. RES. 50 is a resolution that acknowledges the authority of U.S. states to defend themselves against dangers such as illegal immigration and crime, especially when the federal government fails to adequately protect them. It highlights persistent challenges faced by southern border states,...
Simple Explanation
The resolution says that states like Texas and Arizona can protect themselves from bad people coming over the border if the government isn't doing a good enough job. It also says that they think the government could do a better job keeping everyone safe.
S. RES. 748 — Expressing that the United States should not enter into any bilateral or multilateral agreement to provide security guarantees or long-term security assistance to Ukraine.
June 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:274
S. RES. 748 is a resolution expressing that the United States should not enter into any agreements that provide security guarantees or long-term security assistance to Ukraine. It highlights concerns about the lack of congressional oversight and potential commitments made by the Biden...
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The bill says that the United States should not make any promises to protect Ukraine in the long run without asking the Senate first, because that might be a big decision that needs everyone's agreement. It also says that helping Ukraine too much could make it harder to keep America's own soldiers and supplies ready.
H. RES. 1071 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6276) to direct the Administrator of General Services and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to identify the utilization rate of certain public buildings and federally-leased space, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1065) denouncing the Biden administration’s immigration policies.
March 11, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:842
H. RES. 1071 allows for the consideration of two matters in the U.S. House of Representatives. First, it provides rules for considering the bill H.R. 6276, which aims to direct government officials to assess how public buildings and federally-leased spaces...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 1071 is like a set of rules for talking about two big topics in a government meeting: one is about checking how well they are using government buildings, and the other is about saying they don't like some of the president's ideas on immigration.
H. RES. 1351 — Commending the courage, bravery, and resolve of the fathers, mothers, sons, and daughters of Cuba, who, three years ago, stood in the face of brutal harassment, beatings, and torture to protest against the Communist Cuban regime, demanding access to their fundamental rights to life, dignity, and freedom.
July 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:440
H. RES. 1351 is a resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives that praises the bravery of the Cuban people who protested against the Communist regime for their rights to freedom and dignity. It condemns the Cuban government's harsh response, including detention and torture of activists,...
Simple Explanation
In 2021, many brave people in Cuba stood up to ask for freedom and a better life, but they were hurt and put in jail by the government. This bill asks the US and other countries to help these people by speaking out against the bad things that happened and thinking about ways to pressure the Cuban government to treat its people better.
H. RES. 1210 — Condemning the Biden border crisis and the tremendous burdens law enforcement officers face as a result.
May 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:331
H. RES. 1210 is a resolution from the U.S. House of Representatives that condemns the Biden administration's handling of border security, which it claims has led to a major border crisis. The resolution argues that the policies of the Biden administration, including those of President Biden...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, the people in charge are upset because they think the rules at the border are not being handled well, making it hard for police officers to do their jobs. They're asking the leaders to do better and help the officers who are keeping everyone safe.
H. RES. 1167 — Recognizing the benefits of natural gas to the United States economy and environment, and recognizing natural gas as an affordable and green energy.
April 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:288
H. RES. 1167 is a resolution recognizing the benefits of natural gas to the United States economy and environment. It acknowledges natural gas as an affordable and "green" energy source and advocates for its increased production and infrastructure in the U.S. The resolution opposes any...
Simple Explanation
The bill talks about how using natural gas can be good for America's economy and environment by being a cheap and "green" energy. It wants America to use more natural gas and build places to export it, and it asks the government to support this idea.
H. RES. 969 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6914) to require institutions of higher education to disseminate information on the rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6918) to prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from restricting funding for pregnancy centers; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H.Res. 957) denouncing the Biden administration’s open-borders policies, condemning the national security and public safety crisis along the southwest border, and urging President Biden to end his administration’s open-borders policies.
January 17, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:970
H. RES. 969 sets the rules for considering three legislative proposals in the House of Representatives. It allows for the discussion of a bill (H.R. 6914) that requires colleges to inform pregnant students about their rights and available resources. It also permits discussion...
Simple Explanation
Congress wants to talk about three things: helping pregnant students know their rights at college, making sure pregnancy centers get the money they need, and telling the President to change how he handles the borders.
H. RES. 957 — Denouncing the Biden administration’s open-borders policies, condemning the national security and public safety crisis along the southwest border, and urging President Biden to end his administration’s open-borders policies.
January 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:248
H. RES. 957 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives that criticizes the Biden administration's border policies, claiming they have led to a national security and public safety crisis along the southwest border of the United States. The resolution states that these policies...
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The bill is like a letter from some people in the House of Representatives saying they're unhappy with President Biden's border rules. They think these rules make it easier for people to come into the country illegally, which they believe causes safety problems, and they want him to change these rules.
H. RES. 957 — Denouncing the Biden administration’s open-borders policies, condemning the national security and public safety crisis along the southwest border, and urging President Biden to end his administration’s open-borders policies.
January 17, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:110
H. RES. 957 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives on January 17, 2024, criticizing the border policies of the Biden administration. It argues that these policies have led to a severe border security crisis and urges President Biden to change course. The...
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This piece of writing from the U.S. Congress says that some people think President Biden's way of handling the borders isn't good and might make the country unsafe, and they want him to change it to make everything safer.
H. RES. 1072 — Recognizing the 65th anniversary of the Tibetan Uprising Day of March 10, 1959, and condemning human rights violations related to the hydropower dam construction project in Derge.
March 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:589
H. RES. 1072 is a resolution recognizing the 65th anniversary of the Tibetan Uprising Day of 1959, when the Dalai Lama fled Tibet due to Chinese military aggression. It condemns China's ongoing efforts to erase Tibetan identity, particularly through a hydropower dam project...
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This bill is about remembering a special day in Tibet's history when people there tried to stand up to China 65 years ago. It also talks about a big water project that China wants to build, which some people think could hurt many people and important old places in Tibet.
H. RES. 1403 — Recognizing Edmundo González of Venezuela as the winner of the Venezuelan Election which took place on July 28th, 2024 and condemning the Maduro regime.
August 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:276
H. RES. 1403 acknowledges Edmundo González as the rightful winner of the Venezuelan election held on July 28, 2024, and criticizes the Maduro regime for its oppressive and corrupt conduct. The resolution outlines the history of the United States' sanctions against Venezuela's leaders and...
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The bill is saying that the United States is congratulating a man named Edmundo González for winning an election in Venezuela and telling another leader named Maduro that he is being very bad by not being honest. It also suggests that Maduro should have more punishments for not playing fair.
H. R. 8146 — An Act To require a report by the Attorney General on the impact the border crisis is having on law enforcement at the Federal, State, local, and Tribal level.
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May 16, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:706
H. R. 8146, titled the "Police Our Border Act," requires the Attorney General to submit a report to Congress on how the border crisis is affecting law enforcement agencies across the United States. The report must include details on the financial and resource burdens placed...
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The "Police Our Border Act" is a plan that asks the important leader of lawyers in the country, called the Attorney General, to tell the government how problems at the border with people and dangerous stuff like fentanyl are making it hard for police everywhere to do their jobs. This report will help everyone understand how much money is being spent and how it affects the police so they can plan better.
S. RES. 638 — Calling for the immediate release of Ryan Corbett, a United States citizen who was wrongfully detained by the Taliban on August 10, 2022, and condemning the wrongful detention of Americans by the Taliban.
April 11, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:391
S. RES. 638 is a resolution from the United States Senate calling for the immediate release of Ryan Corbett, a U.S. citizen detained by the Taliban. The resolution condemns his detention, urges the Taliban to respect his human rights, and calls on U.S. officials to work for...
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The U.S. Senate wants someone named Ryan, who was taken by a group called the Taliban, to be set free right away, and they are telling important people to help make this happen and to stop taking people for bad reasons.
S. RES. 23 — Recognizing the 4th anniversary of the Trump administration’s Secretary of the Air Force announcing Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama, as the preferred location for United States Space Command Headquarters.
January 13, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:306
The Senate Resolution 23 commemorates the 4th anniversary of Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama, being announced as the preferred location for the United States Space Command Headquarters by the Trump administration's Secretary of the Air Force. It outlines the careful selection process...
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In this resolution, the Senate is remembering a decision made four years ago to put an important space office in Alabama, saying it was the best spot based on careful checking. They are unhappy that another group later picked a different place in Colorado and wish for the decision to go back to putting the office in Alabama.

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