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  • The Disaster Loan Accountability and Reform Act (S. 300) aims to enhance the oversight of the Small Business Administration's (SBA) disaster loan program. It includes provisions for monthly reports on disaster loans, requires the SBA to notify Congress when funding is low,...

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    The Disaster Loan Accountability and Reform Act (S. 300) is about making sure people know what's happening with loans that help small businesses after disasters, and it tells the Small Business Administration to give reports and updates regularly. The bill also says they have to check with Congress before giving more loan forgiveness, and they shouldn't change rules in a way that costs more money without a good reason.

  • H.R. 9751, also known as the "Executive Action Cost Transparency Act," aims to improve how the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) calculates the budget baseline by including the financial impact of certain executive and judicial actions. The bill proposes amendments to the...

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    H.R. 9751, or the "Executive Action Cost Transparency Act," is a rule that wants to be sure the government counts the money impact of big decisions by the President and judges when making budget plans, especially if these decisions cost a lot, like $50 billion over ten years. This helps everyone see how these big choices can change how much the country spends and saves.

  • S. 5332 aims to allocate additional funding to the Disaster Loans Program Account for the fiscal year 2025, specifically providing $810 million for direct loans to small businesses affected by disasters. Of this amount, $10 million will be used for audits and reviews by the...

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    S. 5332 is a plan to give money to help small businesses recover from things like big storms, with some money kept aside to make sure everything is checked properly, but they have to be careful how they spend it so it isn't wasted.

  • The Veterans Benefits Continuity and Accountability Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024 provides additional funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs to compensate for a budget shortfall. It allocates over $2 billion for compensation and pensions and nearly $600...

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    The Veterans Benefits Continuity and Accountability Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024 is like giving extra money to a piggy bank for veterans to make sure there’s enough for their needs, but it's important to keep an eye on how and when the money is used to make sure it isn't wasted.

  • S. 1277 proposes an amendment to part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to ensure full Federal funding for special education services. The bill outlines specific appropriation amounts for fiscal years 2026 through 2035, increasing the funding over time to...

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    S. 1277 is a plan to give more money each year to help schools teach kids with disabilities, so they get all the help they need to learn and grow just like other kids.