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H. R. 7453 — To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit providers of broadband internet access service from increasing rates or enforcing data caps or allowances during an emergency or major disaster, and for other purposes.
February 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,022
H.R. 7453 aims to amend the Communications Act of 1934. The bill prohibits broadband internet providers from raising rates, adding new fees, or enforcing data limits in areas affected by emergencies or major disasters, such as natural disasters or public health crises. These restrictions...
Simple Explanation
In an emergency, like a big storm or health crisis, this bill says that internet companies can't charge more money or limit how much internet people use at home. But these rules don't cover mobile internet used on cell phones.
S. 4621 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to eliminate the application of the income tax on cash tips through a deduction allowed to all individual taxpayers.
June 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:675
S. 4621 aims to modify the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to eliminate income tax on cash tips received by individual taxpayers. It introduces a new deduction for cash tips included in reports to employers, allowing even those who do not itemize their deductions to benefit....
Simple Explanation
S. 4621 is a plan to change the rules so that people won't have to pay income tax on cash tips they get at work. This means that waiters, hairdressers, and others who earn tips can keep more of their money without it being taxed.
H. R. 8924 — To require the Secretary of Commerce to identify and report on foreign adversary entities using intellectual property related to emerging technology without a license, and for other purposes.
July 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,973
H.R. 8924, also known as the "Protecting American Innovation and Development Act of 2024" (PAID Act of 2024), aims to enhance transparency in the use of critical and emerging technologies by foreign adversaries without a license. The bill requires the Secretary of Commerce to...
Simple Explanation
The PAID Act of 2024 is a rule that asks the government to find and check if other countries are using American inventions without asking and to help protect these inventions from being used unlawfully.
S. 3744 — To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to lower barriers to increase patient access to health care.
February 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:897
S. 3744, known as the “Health ACCESS Act,” aims to change part of the Social Security Act to make it easier for people to access healthcare. It focuses on allowing healthcare providers to pay information service providers under certain conditions. These conditions ensure that...
Simple Explanation
The Health ACCESS Act is a bill that wants to make it easier for people to find and use healthcare by making rules for how doctors can pay companies that help share information about doctors to people looking for help, so the information stays fair and honest.
H. R. 7216 — To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to revise regulations to remove the requirement under the Medicare program that an ambulatory surgical center shall report the COVID–19 vaccination status of health care personnel.
February 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:374
H. R. 7216, titled the “Protecting Healthcare Employee Privacy Act,” is a bill presented in the United States House of Representatives to alter Medicare program regulations. It mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to change existing regulations so that...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7216 is a proposed law that wants doctors' offices where minor surgeries happen to stop telling people about whether their workers got the COVID-19 vaccine. It asks someone in charge to change the rules quickly, in about a month and a half after the law is passed.
H. R. 6316 — To amend title 40, United States Code, to establish an expiration date of certain committee resolutions with respect to leases or projects, and for other purposes.
March 07, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:389
The bill H.R. 6316 aims to modify title 40 of the United States Code by introducing a rule that sets an expiration date for certain committee resolutions related to leases or projects. Specifically, if a lease is not awarded or a project is not started within five years after...
Simple Explanation
Congress wants to make sure some building plans or lease deals don't take too long, so they said if nothing happens in five years, the plan or deal has to stop and start over. This new rule only happens for new plans or deals made after the rule is in place.
H. R. 10237 — To require the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to develop and disseminate guidance for the handling of personal property of individuals who are under arrest, restrained, or confined by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and for other purposes.
November 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,456
The bill, known as the "CBP Guidance on Personal Belongings Act," requires the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to develop guidelines for handling the personal property of people who are arrested or detained by CBP. These guidelines will determine what personal items...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the people in charge of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to make rules about how to take care of the things people have with them when they're arrested, like making sure they get those items back when they're let go. It also includes making sure important things like medicines are safe and not thrown away by mistake.
S. 5389 — To require the Commissioner for U.S. Customs and Border Protection to develop and disseminate guidance for handling the personal property of individuals who are under arrest, restrained, or confined by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and for other purposes.
November 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,480
The bill, S. 5389, also known as the “CBP Guidance on Personal Belongings Act,” requires the Commissioner for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to create and share guidelines on how to handle personal property of individuals who are arrested, restrained, or confined by...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the people in charge of taking care of people who are stopped by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to make sure their stuff, like special items and important things they need, are kept safe and given back to them when they leave. They have to work with some helpers to figure out the best way to do this and check that it’s being done right.
H. R. 9550 — To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to require the provision of training and information to certain personnel relating to food allergy identification and response, and for other purposes.
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September 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,242
H.R. 9550 seeks to amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to ensure that school food service personnel receive training on identifying and responding to food allergies. The bill mandates the development and distribution of training modules to help staff prevent food allergy reactions and...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9550 is a plan to teach school lunch workers how to spot and handle food allergies safely, and it also wants to help people in the WIC program learn more about food allergies, all while spending smartly.
H. R. 8112 — An Act To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to further require certain additional provider screening under the Medicaid program.
September 17, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:155
H. R. 8112 proposes changes to the Social Security Act to increase the screening of Medicaid providers. The bill requires states to check if providers have been terminated by the Secretary or by any other state from Medicaid or State child health plans. These checks must be...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8112 is about making sure doctors and nurses who want to help people with Medicaid (a program that helps pay for medical care) are checked more often. This means every month, states have to make sure these helpers haven't been banned from working by other states or the big boss, starting from 2027.
S. 4635 — To require a report and updated guidance on continued risk management for pharmaceutical supply chains of Department of Defense.
July 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:524
The Pharmaceutical Risk Assessment and Mitigation Act of 2024 requires the Department of Defense to provide a report and updated guidance on managing risks in its pharmaceutical supply chains. The report must detail current information about ingredients and materials used in...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the Department of Defense to write a report about where they get the stuff for making medicines, especially from places that might not be safe. They need to make sure they listen to the FDA about what's good or bad and keep checking to stay safe.
S. 5138 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the criteria for approval of certain independent study programs for purposes of the educational assistance programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
September 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:374
The S. 5138 bill aims to change the rules for independent study programs so that the Department of Veterans Affairs can provide educational assistance to veterans more effectively. It requires these programs to have regular and meaningful interaction between students and...
Simple Explanation
The VETS Opportunity Act of 2024 wants to make sure veterans have better learning experiences in online programs by ensuring they regularly talk with their teachers.
S. 5252 — To amend title 18, United States Code to require accountability in deferred prosecution agreements, and for other purposes.
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September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,387
The bill, S. 5252, aims to enhance accountability in deferred prosecution agreements by amending title 18 of the United States Code. It specifies that when a company, rather than an individual, is involved, the court must deem the agreement to be in the public interest,...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure when companies get in trouble but don't go to court (called a "deferred prosecution agreement"), it's fair and clear for everyone. It says if a company pays a fine of $1,000,000 or more, they have to share important details with the public so everyone knows what's happening.
H. R. 8269 — To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to require local educational agencies to allow recruiters to access the secondary schools served by the local educational agency for recruiting activities, and for other purposes.
May 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:492
H.R. 8269 proposes amendments to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. It aims to ensure that local educational agencies allow military recruiters the same access to secondary school campuses as is granted to other employers, colleges, or recruiters, for the...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8269 is a proposed rule that wants schools to let military recruiters come in, just like other job or college people, to talk to older students about joining the military. It also says that someone has to check each year to make sure schools are following this rule.
H. R. 10368 — To codify in statute certain sanctions with respect to the Russian Federation.
December 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,166
H.R. 10368 aims to formally incorporate into law various sanctions against the Russian Federation that were previously established through several Executive Orders. These sanctions target individuals and activities associated with Russia's harmful behavior and are designed to...
Simple Explanation
In simple terms, this bill is like making an official rule that says some people from another country, Russia, can't do certain things with their money or business because they did mean stuff. It also says someone can stop these rules if those people stop doing the mean stuff, and it's really important to watch and make sure everyone is following these rules.
H. R. 7292 — To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to lower barriers to increase patient access to health care.
February 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:937
H. R. 7292, also known as the "Health ACCESS Act," proposes to amend section 1128B of the Social Security Act to help increase access to healthcare for patients. The bill aims to allow healthcare service providers to compensate information service providers without violating federal...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7292 is a plan to make it easier for people to get healthcare by letting doctors and hospitals pay companies that share information, as long as they're honest about how they're doing it and no one gets paid unfairly. They also want to make sure everyone follows the rules and not just push people toward certain choices for money.

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