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Search Results: keywords:"budget oversight"

H. R. 7935 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to accelerate the implementation of quantum information science technologies within the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.
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April 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,312
H.R. 7935, titled the "Defense Quantum Acceleration Act of 2024", aims to speed up the adoption of quantum information science (QIS) technologies within the U.S. Department of Defense. The bill requires the Secretary of Defense to establish activities to transition QIS...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7935 wants the U.S. military to use cool new science called quantum technology faster, by setting up special teams, working with smart people from around the world, and making sure there's money to make it all happen.
H. R. 5103 — To require the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to approve or deny spend plans within a certain amount of time, and for other purposes.
November 14, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:630
H.R. 5103, also known as the "Fishery Improvement to Streamline untimely regulatory Hurdles post Emergency Situation Act" or the "FISHES Act," aims to expedite the review and approval of spending plans related to fishery resource disasters. The bill mandates that after an affirmative...
Simple Explanation
The FISHES Act is a rule that aims to make sure help money for fishermen who have faced a big problem gets approved faster. It says once they know there's a problem, the people in charge have a set number of days to say, "Yes, we can give you the money now."
S. 4105 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to accelerate the implementation of quantum information science technologies within the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.
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April 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:3,511
The Defense Quantum Acceleration Act of 2024 aims to speed up the integration of quantum information science technologies within the U.S. Department of Defense. It directs the Secretary of Defense to create a dedicated team, led by a Principal Quantum Advisor, to explore,...
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The Defense Quantum Acceleration Act of 2024 wants the military to use super-smart computers called quantum technologies faster by having special helpers to work on them, spending $20 million each year to make sure the U.S. stays super safe.
H. RES. 995 — Appointing and authorizing managers for the impeachment trial of Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security.
April 16, 2024
Status:Received in Senate
Congress:118
Words:271
H. RES. 995 is a resolution that appoints and authorizes a group of representatives to manage the impeachment trial of Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, the Secretary of Homeland Security. The appointed managers have the authority to organize the trial, present the articles of...
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H. RES. 995 is like choosing some special leaders from a group to help decide if Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, who helps keep the country safe, should be in trouble for doing something wrong. These leaders can get helpers, ask questions, and gather things they need to make sure everything is fair and clear.
H. R. 8675 — To require the Transportation Security Administration conduct a study relating to the digitization of the law enforcement officer flying armed checkpoint data collection process, and for other purposes.
August 30, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:515
H. R. 8675 is a bill that directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to study the process of digitizing data collection for law enforcement officers flying while armed. This study, led by the Federal Air Marshal Service, will look into the timeline and resources...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 8675 wants the group in charge of airport security, called TSA, to think about how they could use computers instead of paper for some important police check-ins. They're going to study how long it would take and what they need to do this, and then they have to let grown-ups in Congress know what they found out.
H. R. 8036 — Making emergency supplemental appropriations for assistance for the Indo-Pacific region and for related expenses for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
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April 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,112
H. R. 8036 is a bill aimed at providing emergency supplemental appropriations for the Indo-Pacific region for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024. It allocates funds to various sectors including the Department of Defense, the Department of State, and international...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8036 is a plan by Congress to spend a lot of money helping countries in Asia feel safer and stronger, mainly by giving more money to the military and improving submarine factories.
S. 4259 — To require the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating certain land as the Lahaina National Heritage Area, and for other purposes.
May 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:321
S. 4259 requires the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to determine if certain areas in Lahaina, Maui County, Hawaii, should be designated as a National Heritage Area, called the "Lahaina National Heritage Area." The bill emphasizes collaboration with local and...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants a special person, called the Secretary of the Interior, to do a study to see if a place in Hawaii named Lahaina should be a special area to remember its history and share with visitors. They want to work with lots of local groups to figure this out, but they haven't set rules about how much money it will cost or how long it will take.

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