Search Results for keywords:"civil liberties"

Search Results: keywords:"civil liberties"

H. RES. 26 — Deeming certain conduct of members of Antifa as domestic terrorism and designating Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization.
January 09, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:279
The resolution, H. RES. 26, introduced in the 119th Congress, seeks to classify certain activities conducted by Antifa members as acts of domestic terrorism and officially designates Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization. It highlights past incidents involving violence, property damage,...
Simple Explanation
In this resolution, people want to say that some of the actions by a group called Antifa are like really bad behavior known as terrorism. They want to make sure the government treats those actions seriously and stops them.
H. RES. 1191 — Expressing support for the designation of May 4, 2024, as a National Day of Reason and recognizing the central importance of reason in the betterment of humanity.
May 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:202
H. RES. 1191 aims to express support for designating May 4, 2024, as a "National Day of Reason." The resolution highlights the importance of reason in advancing scientific, medical, social, and civil progress, including addressing climate change and promoting civil liberties...
Simple Explanation
Imagine a special day called the "National Day of Reason" on May 4, 2024, where people think wisely and use their brains to solve problems, like helping the Earth and making fair rules for everyone. This idea wants everyone to focus on thinking carefully and asking smart questions to make the world better.
H. R. 8348 — To establish in the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency of the Department of Homeland Security a task force on artificial intelligence, and for other purposes.
May 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:703
H. R. 8348, known as the "CISA Securing AI Task Force Act," proposes the creation of a task force within the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to focus on artificial intelligence (AI) safety and security. The task force will work on aligning CISA's AI...
Simple Explanation
Imagine there's a group called CISA that wants to keep computers safe, and they want to make a special team to check if using smart robots (AI) is safe too. This team will help make sure the robots do good things without causing problems, and after five years, their job will finish.
S. RES. 565 — Condemning democratic backsliding in Hungary.
February 26, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:305
S. RES. 565 is a resolution in the U.S. Senate condemning the democratic decline in Hungary, highlighting its government's actions to consolidate power and restrict civil liberties and press freedoms. The resolution acknowledges Hungary's historical role in transatlantic...
Simple Explanation
The U.S. Senate is telling Hungary that it's not okay to make rules that give their leaders too much power and stop people from speaking freely. They want Hungary to work better with other friendly countries and not rely too much on Russia and China.
S. CON. RES. 32 — Supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility.
March 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:268
The concurrent resolution S. CON. RES. 32 supports International Transgender Day of Visibility and its goals to honor the achievements of transgender individuals. It acknowledges the challenges faced by the transgender community, such as discrimination and violence, and...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to recognize a special day called International Transgender Day of Visibility, where everyone celebrates and supports transgender people for their courage and achievements, and remembers the challenges they face like unfair treatment and violence.
H. R. 8610 — To reauthorize and reform counter-unmanned aircraft system authorities, to improve transparency, security, safety, and accountability related to such authorities, and for other purposes.
June 04, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:13,026
The Counter-UAS Authority Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act aims to reauthorize and reform the way the U.S. manages systems countering unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), such as drones, to enhance transparency, security, safety, and accountability. It outlines measures...
Simple Explanation
The Counter-UAS Authority Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act is a plan to make sure that drones flying near important places like airports are safe and follow the rules, while also making sure people's privacy and fairness are protected.
S. 4240 — To establish that an individual who is convicted of any offense under any Federal or State law related to the individual’s conduct at and during the course of a protest that occurs at an institution of higher education shall be ineligible for forgiveness, cancellation, waiver, or modification of certain Federal student loans.
May 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:604
S. 4240, known as the No Bailouts for Campus Criminals Act, is a bill that proposes to deny federal student loan forgiveness, cancellation, waiver, or modification to individuals who are convicted of offenses related to their actions during protests at institutions of higher...
Simple Explanation
S. 4240 is a bill that says if someone gets in trouble with the law for things they did during a protest at a college, they can't get help paying back their student loans. This means they can't have their student loan debts forgiven or changed if they were part of a protest where they got convicted of breaking the law.
H. R. 7048 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to modify provisions relating to assistance by States, and political subdivisions of States, in the enforcement of Federal immigration laws, and for other purposes.
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January 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,252
The bill, H.R. 7048, aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act by changing how states and local governments assist with enforcing federal immigration laws. It prevents any government entity from restricting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement and denies...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to change how states help with U.S. immigration laws by saying they must always work with the federal government and can be punished with less money if they don't, and it also allows people hurt by crimes of released immigrants to sue the government.
H. R. 6941 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit fleeing law enforcement officers enforcing immigration laws, and for other purposes.
January 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:470
H.R. 6941 aims to change United States law by making it illegal to flee from law enforcement officers who are enforcing immigration laws. The bill specifies penalties for those who evade officers or checkpoints, including up to five years in prison, or up to eight years if...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6941 is a bill that makes it against the law to run away from police officers who are checking for immigration rules, and if someone does, they could go to jail for a few years, especially if they are driving and speeding.
S. 3961 — To amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to reform certain authorities and to provide greater transparency and oversight.
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March 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:19,150
S. 3961 aims to reform the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 by improving oversight and transparency of intelligence activities. The bill, introduced in the Senate by a bipartisan group of lawmakers, requires more stringent auditing and accountability for queries...
Simple Explanation
S. 3961 is a proposed law that wants to make sure the government spies on people fairly by making new rules to watch over their spying and telling the public more about it. But the plan doesn't say how they will pay for these changes, and it uses big words that are hard for most people to understand.
H. R. 7357 — To allow certain funds provided in response to the public health emergency with respect to COVID–19 to be made available for school security measures, and for other purposes.
February 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:668
H.R. 7357, titled the "Securing Our Schools Act of 2024," is a proposed law that aims to use unused COVID-19 relief funds for school security improvements. The bill allows these funds to be used for various safety measures such as installing metal detectors,...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7357 wants to use leftover COVID-19 money to make schools safer, like adding metal detectors and stronger doors, even though it wasn't originally meant for that.
H. R. 7778 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to expand the scope of the prohibition against video voyeurism.
March 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:600
H. R. 7778 seeks to amend the United States Code to expand the prohibition against video voyeurism. The bill proposes to increase the maximum imprisonment penalty for video voyeurism from one year to five years. It also broadens the circumstances under which video voyeurism...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7778 is a bill that wants to make the rules stronger against people who secretly take videos of others. It says if someone does this, they could go to jail for up to five years instead of just one year, and it adds more ways to catch and punish people who do this, even if they use the internet or do it in different areas.
S. 4681 — To ensure a timely, fair, meaningful, and transparent process for individuals to seek redress because they were wrongly identified as a threat under the screening and inspection regimes used by the Department of Homeland Security, to require a report on the effectiveness of enhanced screening programs of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
July 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:6,009
S. 4681 aims to create a fair process for individuals wrongly identified as threats under Homeland Security's screening systems. This bill establishes a Screening and Watchlisting Advisory Committee to improve oversight and transparency and mandates reports on the...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like making sure that if someone is mistakenly thought to be a bad person when checking at an airport, there's a fair and clear way for them to fix it, while also making sure the rules are safe for everyone.
H. R. 7915 — To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance the Department of Homeland Security’s oversight of certain intelligence matters, and for other purposes.
April 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:701
H.R. 7915 aims to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to strengthen the Department of Homeland Security's oversight concerning intelligence activities. It involves changes to ensure that intelligence information is shared and maintained with respect to privacy rights,...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7915 is a plan to help ensure that when people at the Department of Homeland Security share and manage important information, they do it safely without forgetting about people's right to privacy and fairness. It also makes sure that anyone handling this information gets special training to protect privacy and civil rights.
H. R. 8610 — To reauthorize and reform counter-unmanned aircraft system authorities, to improve transparency, security, safety, and accountability related to such authorities, and for other purposes.
September 20, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:14,028
H.R. 8610, known as the "Counter-UAS Authority Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act," seeks to update and extend existing laws concerning counter-unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to enhance their transparency, security, safety, and accountability. The bill outlines roles for various...
Simple Explanation
Imagine flying toy drones are everywhere, and some are causing trouble. This bill wants to make sure the people who stop the naughty drones follow rules, work together, and keep everyone safe, like superheroes who also care about everyone's privacy and rights.
H. R. 7320 — To reform the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978.
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February 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:15,797
H.R. 7320, known as the Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act, aims to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 by introducing stricter oversight and procedures for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in conducting queries related to United...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7320, called the Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act, is a plan that tries to make sure the people who collect and use secret information do it carefully and fairly, like making sure there are more rules and people watching them to keep them honest, and it wants them to be honest about what they're doing.
S. 4197 — To amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to provide for an extension of certain authorities under title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978.
April 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:268
S. 4197 proposes changes to the FISA Amendments Act of 2008. The bill aims to extend certain surveillance authorities under title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act from April 19, 2024, to May 17, 2024. The changes will be applied as if they were enacted on...
Simple Explanation
S. 4197 is like a rule that helps people who watch out for bad guys to keep using their special tools to do so, without stopping, for one more month. This way, they can keep us safe without any breaks.
H. R. 9730 — To amend title 49, United States Code, to clarify the use of detection at range technology for the screening of passengers, and for other purposes.
September 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:280
H. R. 9730 seeks to amend title 49 of the United States Code by clarifying how detection at range technology should be used to screen passengers. The bill specifies modifications to paragraph 44901(l) of title 49, including addressing privacy, civil rights, and civil...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 9730 is a proposed law that wants to make sure the machines at the airport check people in a safe and fair way, by paying attention to people's privacy and rights. Mr. Gimenez introduced this idea, and special people in the government are going to study it to make sure it’s a good plan.
S. 1862 — To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide explicit authority for the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to work with international partners on cybersecurity, and for other purposes.
December 09, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,825
S. 1862 is a bill that seeks to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to give clear authority to the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to collaborate with international partners on cybersecurity...
Simple Explanation
S. 1862 is a bill that wants to let some U.S. security people work with other countries to keep computers safe from bad guys, making sure this doesn't cause any problems at home.

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