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H. R. 9085 — To amend title 5, United States Code, to make certain modifications to how agencies conduct periodic reviews of agency rules, and for other purposes.
July 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:595
H.R. 9085, also known as the “Regulatory Review Improvement Act of 2024,” proposes changes to how U.S. government agencies review their rules under title 5 of the United States Code. The bill requires agencies to actively seek public comments on whether existing final rules...
Simple Explanation
The Regulatory Review Improvement Act of 2024 wants U.S. government agencies to check their rules regularly, asking people what they think and making sure the rules aren't too hard or costly to follow. It helps ensure the rules stay good and fair for everyone.
H. R. 8831 — To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to require drinking water distribution systems to be flushed under certain circumstances, and for other purposes.
June 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:585
H.R. 8831, known as the "Emergency Order Assurance, Safety, and Inspection of water Systems Act" or "Emergency OASIS Act," proposes changes to the Safe Drinking Water Act. It requires community water systems to flush their distribution systems if certain conditions, such as high contaminant...
Simple Explanation
The "Emergency OASIS Act" wants to make sure our drinking water is clean by having big water systems clean their pipes if bad stuff or still water sits around too long. It says that if the water systems don't follow these rules and give people clean water quickly, they have to pay extra money, but they can't make people pay more for their water because of this.
H. R. 8978 — To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a voluntary sustainable apparel labeling program, and for other purposes.
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July 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,798
H.R. 8978 aims to establish a voluntary program managed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for labeling sustainable apparel. The program would allow apparel sellers to apply for an EPA-sanctioned label indicating their products' sustainability efforts and greenhouse gas emissions...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8978 is a plan to help make clothes more eco-friendly by giving them a special sticker to show they are good for the Earth, and the Environmental Protection Agency will help make this happen and tell people about it.
H. R. 8922 — To require the Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection to issue a final rule requiring any card issuer that issues a pre-approved credit card to a senior citizen to provide fraud alerts to certain individuals, and for other purposes.
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July 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,124
H.R. 8922, titled the "Janie Wynn Protecting Elders from Financial Exploitation Act," seeks to protect senior citizens from financial fraud related to pre-approved credit cards. It mandates the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection to create a rule that requires card issuers to provide...
Simple Explanation
The "Janie Wynn Protecting Elders from Financial Exploitation Act" is a rule that wants credit card companies to help protect older people from being tricked or losing their money by sending alerts when something strange happens with their credit card or bank account. It also wants bank workers to learn how to spot when someone might be trying to take advantage of a senior's money.
H. R. 10316 — To amend the Equal Credit Opportunity Act to require creditors to consider certain additional credit information when making mortgage loans, and for other purposes.
December 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,560
H.R. 10316 aims to amend the Equal Credit Opportunity Act by requiring lenders to consider additional credit information, beyond what is reported to traditional credit agencies, when evaluating mortgage loan applications. This additional information may include bank...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10316 is a rule that says banks should look at extra information, like if someone pays their rent on time, before giving them a loan to buy a house. This is to help more people, especially those who don’t have much credit history or are from different communities, get a home loan.
H. R. 9303 — To amend the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to treat fraudulently induced electronic fund transfers in the same manner as unauthorized electronic fund transfers, and for other purposes.
August 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,499
H.R. 9303 aims to amend the Electronic Fund Transfer Act by treating fraudulently induced electronic fund transfers the same way as unauthorized transfers. This bill updates definitions and consumer protections, ensuring better liability sharing between financial...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9303 wants to make sure that when someone tricks you into sending money online, it should be treated the same way as if someone stole your money without you knowing, so banks have to help get your money back.
H. R. 8995 — To require Amtrak to install baby changing tables in all ADA-accessible bathrooms on passenger rail cars.
December 12, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:707
H. R. 8995, also known as the “Baby Changing on Board Act,” requires Amtrak to install baby changing tables in all ADA-accessible bathrooms on passenger rail cars they own and operate. The bill specifies that these changing tables should accommodate children weighing up to 30...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8995 wants Amtrak trains to have special tables in their bathrooms where people can change babies' diapers. These tables should be in bathrooms that are easy for everyone to use, especially those with disabilities.
S. 4315 — To require Amtrak to install baby changing tables in all ADA-accessible bathrooms on passenger rail cars.
May 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:525
S. 4315 aims to ensure Amtrak trains have baby changing tables in all ADA-accessible bathrooms on their passenger rail cars. The bill, known as the "Baby Changing on Board Act," mandates that all applicable trains, purchased after the bill's enactment and owned by Amtrak,...
Simple Explanation
Amtrak trains might need to put a special table in all the bathrooms where people in wheelchairs can go, so parents have a spot to change their baby's diaper. This plan is to help parents but could cost a lot of money and might make train tickets more expensive or even be a waste if not used often.
H. R. 8099 — To require the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency to assess the costs and benefits of requiring the enterprises obtain 2 rather than 3 credit reports and credit scores, and for other purposes.
April 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:648
H. R. 8099 is a bill that instructs the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency to analyze the costs and benefits of requiring two, instead of three, credit reports and credit scores for purchasing residential mortgage loans. The analysis aims to understand potential...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8099 is like a homework assignment for a big housing teacher to see if using two grades instead of three helps more people buy houses, without making it harder for the banks to do their job. People can give their opinions about this idea before any changes happen.

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