Search Results: keywords:"capitol police"

  • H. R. 8772 — Making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Reported in House
    Words:9,990

    H.R. 8772 is a bill making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. It outlines the budget for numerous offices and activities, including salaries for congressional staff, interns, committees, Capitol Police, and other...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 8772 is like a big plan that decides how much money is needed to pay for things like helping people who work in Congress, keeping them safe, and making sure nothing breaks, but some rules about what can be talked about and who can get paid are a bit confusing.

  • H. RES. 116 — Condemning the pardons for individuals who were found guilty of assaulting Capitol Police Officers.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:611

    H. RES. 116 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives that condemns the pardoning of individuals who were found guilty of attacking Capitol Police officers. The resolution clearly expresses the House's disapproval of such pardons. This resolution was...

    Simple Explanation

    In a nutshell, this is about the U.S. House of Representatives standing firm and saying that they don't think it's okay to forgive people who were found guilty of hurting the police during a big event at the Capitol. They're letting everyone know they really don't like these pardons, but it's not clear what happens next.

  • H. R. 1749 — To permit employees of the House of Representatives who are authorized to possess certain weapons in the District of Columbia to bring such weapons into House Office Buildings for secure storage, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,052

    H.R. 1749, titled the "Safe Storage Lockers for House Office Buildings Act," aims to allow employees of the House of Representatives, who are legally permitted to carry certain self-defense weapons in Washington D.C., to bring these weapons into House office buildings. Upon...

    Simple Explanation

    Some people who work in the House of Representatives might need to carry certain self-defense tools. This bill says they can bring these tools into work but must lock them up safely when they do.

  • S. RES. 42 — Condemning the pardons for individuals who were found guilty of assaulting Capitol Police Officers.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:292

    S. RES. 42 is a Senate resolution that expresses disapproval of pardons given to individuals found guilty of assaulting Capitol Police officers. Introduced by Mrs. Murray and cosponsored by several other senators, the resolution was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Simple Explanation

    In simple terms, this is a statement by some people in the government saying they are not happy with other people being forgiven for hurting police officers when there was trouble at a big government building. However, it's not clear if saying they are unhappy will change anything or if it's just their opinion.