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  • S. 3571 — To protect the right of parents to direct the upbringing of their children as a fundamental right.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:2,228

    The bill S. 3571, titled the “Families’ Rights and Responsibilities Act,” aims to protect the fundamental right of parents to guide their children's upbringing, education, and healthcare. It emphasizes that this parental right is a primary responsibility and should be free...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill S. 3571, called the “Families’ Rights and Responsibilities Act,” is about making sure parents can make important decisions about raising their kids, like choosing their school or doctor, without the government getting in the way, unless there's a really good reason. If parents think the government is not respecting their rights, they can go to court to talk about it.

  • S. J. RES. 77 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to the fundamental right to vote.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:376

    S. J. RES. 77 proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to establish that every U.S. citizen of legal voting age has a fundamental right to vote in public elections. The resolution states that this right cannot be denied or restricted by the U.S., any state, or political...

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    In this bill, grown-ups are trying to make a new rule in the big rule book for the country that says everyone who is old enough has the right to vote. They want to make sure this right is protected and can't be taken away without a very important reason.