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H. R. 6952 — To amend title 31, United States Code, to provide for a joint meeting of the Congress to receive a presentation from the Comptroller General of the United States regarding the audited financial statement of the executive branch, and for other purposes.
January 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:738
H. R. 6952, also known as the "Fiscal State of the Nation Act," proposes a change to title 31 of the United States Code. It requires Congress to hold an annual joint meeting to receive a presentation about the audited financial statements of the executive branch from the...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants Congress to have a special meeting every year where they listen to a report about how the government's money is being used and shared with everyone, a bit like a school report card for the whole country. The meeting should be open so anyone can hear what's happening.
S. 4867 — To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct, and submit to Congress a report describing the results of, a study that analyzes housing programs and services for older individuals under the Older Americans Act of 1965.
July 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:532
S. 4867, known as the "Housing Options for Older Adults Act of 2024," aims to have the Comptroller General of the United States conduct a study on housing programs and services for older people under the Older Americans Act of 1965. The study will examine coordination between...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the government to see how well they are helping older people with finding and keeping homes, and what could be done better. It's like asking a big helper to check if everyone in a neighborhood is getting what they need to live happily as they grow older.
S. 4768 — To require an evaluation of the Nutrition Services Incentive Program of the Department of Agriculture.
July 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:391
S. 4768 seeks to mandate an evaluation of the Nutrition Services Incentive Program of the Department of Agriculture. Introduced by Senators Hickenlooper and Marshall, the bill requires the Comptroller General to assess the program's effectiveness in engaging local farms for...
Simple Explanation
S. 4768 is like a study homework for grown-ups, where some important people want to check if buying food from nearby farms helps older people eat healthy and makes the farmers happy too. They want to see if these efforts are working well, but they don't have all the details figured out yet.
H. R. 8718 — To conditionally prohibit commercial offshore wind energy development in the Columbia Management Area, and for other purposes.
June 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:597
H.R. 8718 seeks to restrict commercial offshore wind energy projects in the Columbia Management Area. This restriction will be lifted only if a study by the Comptroller General shows that such projects do not harm marine life, fishing industries, air quality, or cultural and Tribal resources....
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8718 is a bill that says no to building big wind farms in a special ocean area unless a study shows they are safe for fish, clean air, and local people. This means wind projects need to prove they won't hurt the environment or people's lives before they can start.
S. 4609 — To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to submit a report to Congress on vessel fires and responses, and for other purposes.
June 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:318
S. 4609 directs the Comptroller General of the United States to prepare and submit a report to Congress about fires on vessels. The report, due within 180 days of the bill's enactment, will examine how federal and non-federal agencies work together to reduce fire risks to...
Simple Explanation
S. 4609 asks a special government officer to look into how often ships catch fire and how people deal with these fires. The officer will write a report telling Congress what they find and offer ideas for making everyone safer near the water.
S. 4181 — To require the development of a workforce plan for the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
April 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,352
S. 4181 requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to develop a detailed workforce plan. This plan aims to improve FEMA's workforce by addressing staffing and skill gaps, setting recruitment and retention goals, and enhancing training and deployment strategies....
Simple Explanation
S. 4181 is a bill that asks FEMA to make a plan to hire and keep the right people working for them and make sure everyone gets proper training. Every three years, FEMA has to show this plan to Congress, and someone will check to see if it's working well.
H. R. 7196 — To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on the impacts of seasonal and nonresident homeownership on data collected by the Bureau of the Census, and for other purposes.
February 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:392
The bill H. R. 7196 requires the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on how seasonal and nonresident homeownership affects data collected by the Bureau of the Census. The study will examine the impact of these types of homeownership on the accuracy of...
Simple Explanation
In the bill, the government wants to study how owning a vacation home or not living in a house all the time affects government counting and money sharing. They want to make sure that places like beach and mountain towns get their fair share of help from the government.
H. R. 6254 — An Act To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a review on the Public Buildings Service, and for other purposes.
March 12, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:405
H.R. 6254, titled the "Public Buildings Accountability Act of 2023," directs the Comptroller General to conduct a comprehensive review of the Public Buildings Service within one year of the bill's enactment. The review will examine the administration and management of real...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6254 asks a special person, called the Comptroller General, to look closely at how a group that takes care of government buildings is doing its job, like making sure they have enough helpers and aren't wasting money on things like trips or meetings. They will need to check records from the last 10 years to see how everything has been managed.
S. 5133 — To establish a tracker for Senate-confirmed executive branch positions.
December 19, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:6,157
S. 5133 aims to create a "Senate Confirmed Position Tracker," an online tool for the public to monitor positions within the executive branch that require Senate confirmation. The bill instructs the Comptroller General, in collaboration with several government agencies, to...
Simple Explanation
S. 5133 is a plan to make a big list on the computer that tells people which important jobs in the government need special approval to be filled and who has these jobs now. This will help everyone see if any of those jobs are empty or filled.
S. 679 — An Act To amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to require Federal agencies to submit to the Comptroller General of the United States a report on rules that are revoked, suspended, replaced, amended, or otherwise made ineffective.
September 25, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:321
S. 679, also known as the “GAO Database Modernization Act of 2023,” aims to update the way federal agencies report on rules that are no longer effective. The bill requires that when a federal agency revokes, suspends, replaces, or amends a rule, or if a rule is otherwise...
Simple Explanation
The GAO Database Modernization Act of 2023 is a rule that asks government departments to keep track of and report any old rules they change or cancel to a special office, so we know which rules are still useful. This rule will only be in place for six years before it might be stopped or changed again.
S. 2871 — To advance Federal Government innovation through the implementation and use of multi-cloud computing software technology, and for other purposes.
December 19, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,553
S. 2871, titled the "Multi-Cloud Innovation and Advancement Act of 2023," seeks to boost innovation within the federal government by promoting the use of multi-cloud computing technologies. The bill requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to evaluate...
Simple Explanation
The Multi-Cloud Innovation and Advancement Act of 2023 is a plan to help the U.S. government use different types of cloud computing at the same time to be better and smarter, but it doesn't come with any extra money to make this happen.
H. R. 1076 — An Act To require the Comptroller General of the United States to carry out a study on the trafficking into the United States of synthetic drugs, and related illicit finance, and for other purposes.
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July 25, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:901
H.R. 1076, also known as the "Preventing the Financing of Illegal Synthetic Drugs Act," mandates a study by the Comptroller General on the trafficking and financial aspects related to synthetic drugs like fentanyl and methamphetamine in the U.S. The study will investigate the...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 1076 is a plan that asks a special group to look at how bad people bring dangerous fake drugs, like fentanyl, into the country and make money from it. They want to find out how these people use the internet and other tricky ways to sell these drugs and figure out how to stop them.
H. R. 6249 — To provide for a review and report on the assistance and resources that the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency provides to individuals with disabilities and the families of such individuals that are impacted by major disasters, and for other purposes.
February 20, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,002
H.R. 6249, titled the “Think Differently About Emergencies Act,” aims to ensure that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as their families, receive adequate support during major disasters. The bill requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to submit...
Simple Explanation
The "Think Differently About Emergencies Act" is about making sure people with special needs, like disabilities, get the help they need when bad things happen, like big storms. It wants FEMA, the group that helps in emergencies, to check how well they are helping these people and see if they can do even better.
S. 5317 — To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a review of the Homeland Security Information Network, and for other purposes.
November 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:392
S. 5317 aims to have the Comptroller General of the United States conduct a comprehensive review of the Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN). The bill requires a report to be submitted within one year, evaluating how HSIN is used by various law enforcement agencies...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants a special government helper to look closely at a big safety computer network used by police and then make sure it works well, doesn't cost too much, and keeps people's private info safe. The helper will tell everyone what they find in one year.
S. 5317 — To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a review of the Homeland Security Information Network, and for other purposes.
December 19, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:810
S. 5317, titled the “Streamlining Law Enforcement Information Sharing Act,” requires the Comptroller General of the United States to review the Homeland Security Information Network within a year of the bill's enactment. The report will assess how this network is used by...
Simple Explanation
S. 5317 wants a special checker to look at a big system that helps share important safety information. They want to see if it works well and keeps people's secrets safe, a bit like checking if a favorite toy is still the best and safest one to play with.
H. R. 9744 — To require a study on the critical data gaps experienced by Federal agencies providing grants for the recovery of Puerto Rico.
September 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:904
The bill H.R. 9744, titled the "Data Improvement for Puerto Rico Recovery Act," mandates a study to identify and address critical data gaps faced by federal agencies providing disaster recovery grants to Puerto Rico. The Comptroller General is tasked with completing this...
Simple Explanation
The bill H.R. 9744 wants to figure out why the government has trouble giving money to help Puerto Rico after disasters. It asks a special team to do a study and find better ways to share important information so Puerto Rico can get the help it needs faster.
S. 1510 — An Act To amend provisions relating to the Office of the Inspector General of the Government Accountability Office, and for other purposes.
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November 14, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:1,062
The bill, known as the "GAO Inspector General Parity Act," aims to amend certain rules governing the Office of the Inspector General within the Government Accountability Office (GAO). It specifies that if the Inspector General is removed, transferred, or placed on non-duty status, the...
Simple Explanation
The "GAO Inspector General Parity Act" is like a rule that makes sure a special watchdog, called the Inspector General, has enough money to do their job and can't easily be moved without telling the big decision-makers in Congress why. It also lets this watchdog get help from their own advice person to make sure everything is fair.
H. R. 8347 — To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on menopause care furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
May 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:738
H.R. 8347 aims to have the Comptroller General conduct a comprehensive study on menopause care provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The study will evaluate the current medical services for veterans dealing with menopause-related conditions and assess the...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8347 is like asking someone very smart to find out how good or bad the doctor visits are for veterans who need help with menopause, and then tell everyone what could be better. The Department of Veterans Affairs also has to promise to make things better based on what they discover.
H. R. 8456 — To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to implement certain recommendations made by the Comptroller General with respect to disaster recovery, and for other purposes.
May 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:256
H. R. 8456 requires the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to implement key recommendations from a report by the Comptroller General regarding disaster recovery. This report, titled...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8456 is a plan to make sure two important groups, FEMA and HUD, follow some helpful advice on how to do a better job when disasters happen, like big storms. It's like a reminder to use good ideas so they can help people more quickly and better after bad things happen.
H. R. 8961 — To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on Federal agency use of renewable energy certificates.
July 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:595
H. R. 8961 calls for the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on how Federal agencies use renewable energy certificates. The study will assess the effectiveness of these certificates in encouraging investment in renewable energy, evaluate compliance...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 8961 wants an important person to study how the government uses special certificates to support green energy. This study will help find out if these certificates are useful and suggest better ways to buy green energy.
H. R. 8287 — To require the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to issue a rule relating to stress capital buffer requirements, and for other purposes.
May 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:559
H.R. 8287 requires the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors to establish rules for the stress capital buffer requirements, which are financial thresholds banks must meet to ensure they can survive economic stress. The bill mandates that any changes to these rules must go...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8287 is like a rule that tells a group of people in charge of banks (the Federal Reserve) to make sure banks have enough money to be safe, even if things get tough. It also says they can't check how non-bank companies prepare for things related to weather changes, and someone must check every few years if these rules are working well.
H. R. 9706 — To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to submit a report to the Congress with respect to Federal homelessness programs, and for other purposes.
September 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:616
H. R. 9706, also known as the “Comprehensive Accountability and Responsibility to End Homelessness Act” or the “CARE Act,” requires the Comptroller General to deliver a report to Congress detailing the effectiveness of federal programs aiding the homeless. The report must...
Simple Explanation
The "CARE Act" is like a big homework assignment for a group that checks how well some helpers are doing in finding homes for people without them. They have to look at how the helpers are spending money, who they're helping, and how many people get houses, then tell grown-ups in charge what’s working or not so they can do a better job helping more people.
H. R. 7694 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to limit the use of artificial intelligence at the Internal Revenue Service and to require tax investigations and examinations of taxpayers to be initiated by staff investigators.
March 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:573
H.R. 7694, also known as the "No AI Audits Act," aims to restrict the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for audits and investigations. The bill proposes that any AI-based methods used by the IRS must be transparent and explainable,...
Simple Explanation
The "No AI Audits Act" is a bill that says people at the IRS must start tax check-ups, not computers, and any computer help has to be clear about how it works.
H. R. 6972 — To amend title 5, United States Code, to require an Executive agency whose head is a member of the National Security Council to notify the Executive Office of the President, the Comptroller General of the United States, and congressional leadership of such head becoming medically incapacitated within 24 hours, and for other purposes.
January 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:860
H. R. 6972, known as the “Securing Chain of Command Continuity Act,” is a bill from the 118th Congress intended to amend title 5 of the United States Code. The bill requires that if the head of an Executive agency who is part of the National Security Council becomes medically...
Simple Explanation
The bill says that if a big boss in the government can't work because they're sick, important people need to know about it quickly, so they can make sure everything keeps running smoothly.
H. R. 6254 — An Act To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a review on the Public Buildings Service, and for other purposes.
March 11, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:416
H.R. 6254 is a bill that requires the Comptroller General of the United States to examine the Public Buildings Service. This review must be completed within one year and presented to Congress. The review focuses on the management and operation of real estate programs,...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6254 is a plan asking an important person in the government to check how well a group called the Public Buildings Service is doing their job, like taking care of buildings and organizing things. They want to make sure money isn't wasted and report what they find to Congress.
H. R. 6261 — To direct the Comptroller General to conduct a review on the impact of crime on public building usage, and for other purposes.
March 06, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:632
H.R. 6261 requires the Comptroller General to investigate how crime affects the use of public buildings in urban areas. Within one year of its enactment, a report must detail how crime, drug use, and homelessness impact federal building usage and commuting, as well as the...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6261 is a plan asking a special group of people to look at how problems like crime and homelessness are making it harder for people to use public buildings, like big offices, in cities. They will tell us what they find out within a year and suggest ways to make these places safer and easier to use.
S. 709 — An Act To improve performance and accountability in the Federal Government, and for other purposes.
December 20, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:1,984
S. 709, known as the "Federal Agency Performance Act of 2024," aims to improve the performance and accountability of federal agencies. It requires annual reviews of agencies' progress toward strategic goals, better coordination among personnel, and the identification of risks...
Simple Explanation
The law is about making sure that parts of the government do a good job by checking up on them every year to see how well they're doing, sharing their progress online, and fixing any problems. It’s like when your teacher checks your homework regularly to make sure you're learning and doing your best.
S. 3566 — To require a full audit of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal reserve banks by the Comptroller General of the United States, and for other purposes.
January 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:861
S. 3566 mandates a full audit of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal Reserve banks by the Comptroller General of the United States. The audit must be completed within 12 months from the enactment of this Act, and a detailed report with...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants an important check-up to see how the money handlers of America, called the Federal Reserve, are doing. A special inspector will look into their work and share a big report on it with the leaders to make sure everything is okay.
H. R. 8204 — To amend titles 5 and 31, United States Code, to require regulatory early notice by agencies, and for other purposes.
May 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,184
H.R. 8204, known as the “Regulatory Early Notice and Engagement Act of 2024,” aims to enhance transparency in federal rule-making by requiring agencies to provide early notice of new regulations. The bill mandates agencies to create a webpage for early regulatory notices within seven days of...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8204 wants to make sure everyone knows about new rules the government is thinking about making by putting them on a website for people to see and talk about. This way, people can share their opinions before the rules are decided.
H. R. 8296 — To amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to require Federal agencies to submit to the Comptroller General of the United States a report on rules that are revoked, suspended, replaced, amended, or otherwise made ineffective.
May 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:407
H.R. 8296 proposes changes to chapter 8 of title 5 of the United States Code, requiring federal agencies to report to the Comptroller General whenever they revoke, suspend, replace, amend, or make a rule ineffective. The bill seeks to ensure transparency by mandating agencies...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants government groups to tell a special rule-checker whenever they change or stop using their rules, so everyone knows what's going on. This rule-telling will only last for six years, like when you have a rule in your house that only lasts until you turn 12!
H. R. 6261 — An Act To direct the Comptroller General to conduct a review on the impact of crime on public building usage, and for other purposes.
March 20, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:388
H. R. 6261 aims to investigate the impact of crime on the use of public buildings in the United States. It mandates that the Comptroller General of the United States perform a review and produce a report within one year, examining how rising crime rates, drug use, and...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 6261 is like a homework assignment for some important grown-ups to find out how things like crime and big messes affect places where people work, like office buildings. They want to see if it makes it harder for people to work and get to these places safely.
H. R. 2892 — An Act To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on the effectiveness of emergency alerting systems, and for other purposes.
December 09, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:407
H.R. 2892, titled the “Weather Alert Response and Notification Act” or the “WARN Act,” directs the Comptroller General to study how well emergency alert systems work during weather-related emergencies in the U.S. The study will look at different ways alerts are sent out, like...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 2892, called the "WARN Act," is a plan to check how good weather warning messages are at keeping people safe, by looking at how alerts are sent, like on social media, and if they make sense. The goal is to find ways to make these messages better.
H. R. 6249 — An Act To provide for a review and report on the assistance and resources that the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency provides to individuals with disabilities and the families of such individuals that are impacted by major disasters, and for other purposes.
November 21, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:734
H.R. 6249, titled the “Think Differently About Emergencies Act,” mandates the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to review and report on how it supports individuals with disabilities and their families during major disasters. Within 120 days of the law's enactment,...
Simple Explanation
In the "Think Differently About Emergencies Act," FEMA has to check how well it helps people with disabilities during big disasters and tell Congress about it, making sure to find better ways to give them support.
H. R. 6249 — An Act To provide for a review and report on the assistance and resources that the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency provides to individuals with disabilities and the families of such individuals that are impacted by major disasters, and for other purposes.
March 12, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:771
H.R. 6249, titled the “Think Differently About Emergencies Act,” requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to evaluate and report on the support it provides to people with disabilities and their families affected by major disasters. Within 120 days of the act's...
Simple Explanation
The "Think Differently About Emergencies Act" wants to make sure that during big disasters, people with disabilities get the help they need. It asks a special group to look at what kind of help is there now, find what's stopping better help, and suggest ways to make it all work better.
S. 5319 — To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis of the Department of Homeland Security to conduct an annual audit of the information systems and bulk data of the Office of Intelligence and Analysis of the Department, and for other purposes.
December 19, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,175
S. 5319 seeks to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Department of Homeland Security's Office of Intelligence and Analysis to perform an annual audit of its information systems and bulk data. The bill further mandates that the Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis...
Simple Explanation
S. 5319 is like a rule for a big office to check its computer data every year and tell some important people what they found, so everything stays safe and honest. It's like making sure all their toys are clean and work well, but there are some parts that are not very clear, like what exactly needs checking.
S. 5103 — To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop a strategic plan for the Human Foods Program of the Food and Drug Administration and the food functions of the Office of Inspections and Investigations, and for other purposes.
September 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,334
The Food and Drug Administration Foods Accountability Act requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to create a strategic plan for the Human Foods Program of the FDA by September 30, 2025, and update it every four years. This plan will focus on food safety,...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants a big helper in charge of health to make a plan by next year to keep our food safe and tasty. Every few years, they'll check and update this plan to make sure it works well and say how it's going.
H. R. 6174 — An Act To improve the biodetection functions of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
November 12, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:734
H. R. 6174 seeks to enhance the biodetection capabilities of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) by using resources from Department of Energy national laboratories. The bill mandates the DHS to assess its current use of these laboratories for research related to its...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help the Department of Homeland Security find dangerous things in the air better by working with special labs. It asks the department to figure out how to work together more and report back on how it's going.
H. R. 6261 — An Act To direct the Comptroller General to conduct a review on the impact of crime on public building usage, and for other purposes.
March 19, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:399
H.R. 6261, titled the "Impact of Crime on Public Building Usage Act of 2023," aims to understand how crime affects the usage of public buildings in the United States. The bill instructs the Comptroller General to examine how crime, safety concerns, and homelessness impact the...
Simple Explanation
The bill asks some important people to study how crime affects places like federal offices and how safe it is to travel to them, so they can figure out if changes are needed to keep people safe.
H. R. 6972 — An Act To amend title 5, United States Code, to require an Executive agency whose head is a member of the National Security Council to notify the Executive Office of the President, the Comptroller General of the United States, and congressional leadership of such head becoming medically incapacitated within 24 hours, and for other purposes.
December 17, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,872
H. R. 6972, known as the "Securing Chain of Command Continuity Act," seeks to amend title 5 of the United States Code. The bill mandates that if the head of an Executive agency who is part of the National Security Council becomes medically incapacitated, they must notify key...
Simple Explanation
The bill says that if a boss of an important government group, who helps keep the country safe, gets too sick to do their job, the President and other leaders need to know within a day, and they have to keep getting updates if the boss stays sick.
H. R. 8226 — To require the Comptroller General of the United States to carry out a study regarding major rules issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
May 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:530
H.R. 8226 is a legislative proposal that directs the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on major rules issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Every three years, starting one year after the bill's enactment, the Comptroller General...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants a special government person to check if big rules made by a group that watches over money and stocks are working well every few years, like seeing if they're doing their job and not costing too much. But, if there are more than ten rules, they will only look at the most important ten.
H. R. 6916 — To require the Comptroller General of the United States to submit a report regarding outreach provided to veterans about the availability of supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008.
January 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:332
H.R. 6916 requires the Comptroller General of the United States to create a report on how states are reaching out to veterans to inform them about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits available under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. This report...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants someone really smart to look at how well states are telling veterans about food help they can get, especially if these veterans are having a tough time. The smart person will then tell the important people in Congress what they found out within 18 months.
H. R. 5887 — An Act To amend chapter 3 of title 5, United States Code, to improve Government service delivery, and build related capacity for the Federal Government, and for other purposes.
December 09, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,032
H. R. 5887, known as the “Government Service Delivery Improvement Act,” aims to enhance how government services are provided to individuals, businesses, and organizations in the United States. It proposes the addition of a new subchapter to title 5 of the United States Code, which involves...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 5887 is a bill that wants to make government services, like helping people and businesses, better and easier to use. It asks important people in the government to work together and use the tools they already have to improve how things get done.
H. R. 9916 — To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study relating to 1–800–MEDICARE.
October 04, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:400
H. R. 9916, known as the “Improving Medicare Services Act of 2024,” instructs the Comptroller General of the United States to carry out a study on 1-800-MEDICARE and deliver a detailed report to Congress within one year. The report will examine aspects such as customer wait times, overall...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9916 is a plan where a special person, called the Comptroller General, will check how well the 1-800-MEDICARE phone service is working. They will look at how long people wait, how happy they are with the service, and how good the staff is at helping, and then share ideas on how it can be better.
S. 4055 — To provide for a pilot program to improve contracting outcomes, and for other purposes.
December 09, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:3,429
S. 4055 aims to improve the outcomes of government contracts through a pilot program. The program will last two years and evaluate innovative methods for measuring and achieving better contracting results in selected government agencies and military departments. The bill...
Simple Explanation
S. 4055 is a project where the government wants to try new ways to do its work better and save money when signing deals with companies, like making sure things are done on time and making people happy with the results. They will test this for two years and let important people know if these new ways are working well.
H. R. 7283 — To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to evaluate and report on the inpatient and outpatient treatment capacity, availability, and needs of the United States.
February 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:525
H.R. 7283, known as the “Examining Opioid Treatment Infrastructure Act of 2024,” directs the Comptroller General of the United States to study and report on the treatment resources available for substance use disorders across the country. This includes evaluating the capacity...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7283 is a plan to have a special group look at how many places in the country can help people who need treatment for things like drug problems. This group will try to figure out where help is needed the most and if there are any problems stopping people from getting the help they need.
S. 4665 — To amend title 31, United States Code, to provide for a joint meeting of Congress to receive a presentation from the Comptroller General of the United States regarding the audited financial statement of the executive branch, and for other purposes.
July 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:759
The Fiscal State of the Nation Act requires a joint meeting of Congress to be held annually to receive a presentation from the Comptroller General about the audited financial statement of the executive branch. This includes a review and analysis of the federal government's...
Simple Explanation
The Fiscal State of the Nation Act is a plan where each year, important people in the U.S. government get together to hear a report about how much money the country made and spent, showing if it's keeping money safe for the future. This meeting is open so everyone can listen and understand where the money is going.
H. R. 189 — To amend title 40, United States Code, to eliminate the leasing authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and for other purposes.
January 03, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:505
H. R. 189 proposes to change the law so that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) can no longer lease office space on its own; instead, the General Services Administration (GSA) will handle these leases. The bill also asks the Comptroller General to update a 2016...
Simple Explanation
The new bill wants a different group, instead of the SEC, to handle renting their office spaces, and it also wants someone to check how many offices these groups rent now.
S. 794 — An Act To require a pilot program on the participation of non-asset-based third-party logistics providers in the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism.
September 25, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:983
S. 794, also known as the "Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism Pilot Program Act of 2023," aims to create a pilot program to test whether non-asset-based and asset-based third-party logistics providers can enhance port security and prevent supply chain breaches by...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to try a plan where up to 20 companies help make ports and the supply chain safer from bad guys by joining a special security partnership. It will run for a few years without using extra money, and people will check if it works to keep things safe.
H. R. 2892 — To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on the effectiveness of local alerting systems, and for other purposes.
December 05, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:738
H.R. 2892, titled the “Weather Alert Response and Notification Act” or “WARN Act,” directs the Comptroller General of the United States to study the effectiveness of emergency alerting systems at local, state, and federal levels. The study will assess how well these systems communicate...
Simple Explanation
The WARN Act asks a special group to study how well warning systems in towns and cities tell people about weather emergencies and gives Congress a report on what they find after about a year and a half.
H. R. 8898 — To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on grocery costs to United States consumers, and for other purposes.
June 28, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:389
H.R. 8898, titled the “Lower Grocery Prices Act,” is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives. It directs the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study examining changes in grocery costs over the past 20 years, focusing on how food prices at home...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8898 wants someone to study how the prices of groceries have changed over 20 years and find ways to make them cheaper, and they have to tell important people in the government what they find out.
H. R. 7535 — To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study and submit a report on price-related compensation and payment structures in the prescription drug supply chain.
March 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:796
The bill H.R. 7535, titled the "Prescription Drug Supply Chain Pricing Transparency Act," requires the Comptroller General to conduct a study on how compensation and payment structures related to drug pricing work within the prescription drug supply chain. This includes...
Simple Explanation
This bill is like asking a really smart detective to look into how the prices of medicines are decided and how people who sell and make medicines get paid. They will then tell grown-ups in charge what they found so they can make things better in two years.
H. R. 8889 — To provide for the sunset of rules upheld based on Chevron deference.
June 28, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:654
H.R. 8889, known as the "Sunset Chevron Act," aims to terminate rules that have been upheld based on the legal principle called Chevron deference, which allows courts to defer to a federal agency's interpretation of ambiguous laws. The bill instructs the Comptroller General to create and...
Simple Explanation
Imagine some grown-ups made some confusing rules, and other grown-ups help decide what those rules mean. This new bill wants to stop using the old way of deciding and set dates for those confusing rules to go away, one by one.
H. R. 9703 — To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on existing programs, rules, and authorities that enable or inhibit wildfire mitigation across land ownership boundaries on Federal and non-Federal land.
September 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:573
H. R. 9703 is titled the “Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act” and aims to have the Comptroller General of the United States study existing programs, rules, and authorities related to wildfire mitigation that affect Federal and non-Federal land ownership. The study will...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 9703 is about asking a special government helper to look at how current rules and programs help or make it hard to stop wildfires on different lands and see if there are ways to make it easier for everyone to work together to prevent fires.
H. R. 9313 — To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to report to Congress on the compliance under the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 of all office buildings under the jurisdiction, custody, or control of the General Services Administration, and for other purposes.
December 05, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:415
H. R. 9313 aims to ensure that all office buildings managed by the General Services Administration comply with the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968. It requires the Comptroller General of the United States to submit a report to Congress detailing this compliance within one...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 9313 is a plan to make sure buildings used by the government are easy for everyone to get into. It asks an important person to check if these buildings are doing a good job and then tell the grown-ups in charge.
H. R. 6249 — An Act To provide for a review and report on the assistance and resources that the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency provides to individuals with disabilities and the families of such individuals that are impacted by major disasters, and for other purposes.
July 23, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:910
The Think Differently About Emergencies Act aims to ensure that individuals with disabilities receive adequate assistance and resources during major disasters. It requires the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to report to Congress on the support...
Simple Explanation
The Think Differently About Emergencies Act is about making sure people with disabilities get help when bad things like storms or fires happen, and it asks the people in charge of helping to find better ways to do it and share what they learn with the government.
S. 4936 — To require a study relating to the Minidoka National Historic Site.
August 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:235
S. 4936 mandates a study concerning the Minidoka National Historic Site before any project, similar to the Lava Ridge Wind Project in Idaho, receives authorization. The bill requires the Comptroller General of the United States to create a report that examines possible...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants a careful study to see if building things like big wind farms near the Minidoka Historic Site in Idaho will hurt the environment or history there. This must happen before any building is allowed, so they make sure not to cause problems for animals, water, or important places.
H. R. 8806 — To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to carry out a study relating to the resiliency of Social Security and Medicare.
June 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:488
H.R. 8806, also known as the “Safeguarding Social Security and Medicare Act,” directs the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on the impact of inflation and cost of living on Social Security and Medicare. The bill aims to uncover how these economic factors affect these...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8806 is a plan to have someone look closely at how things like prices going up affect Social Security and Medicare, which are programs that help a lot of people. They want to make sure these programs can keep helping people even if things get more expensive.
S. 2032 — To require the reduction of the reliance and expenditures of the Federal Government on legacy information technology systems, and for other purposes.
May 09, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:3,704
The bill S. 2032, titled the "Legacy IT Reduction Act of 2023", aims to decrease the Federal Government's reliance on outdated information technology systems. It requires each federal agency to inventory its current legacy IT systems and develop a plan to modernize them...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the government to stop using old computer systems and make plans to use newer ones, but it doesn't give extra money to do this and stops being a rule six years after starting.
S. 4936 — To require a study relating to the Minidoka National Historic Site.
November 21, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:299
S. 4936 requires a study concerning the Minidoka National Historic Site before any authorizations can be issued for the Lava Ridge Wind Project or similar projects in certain counties in Idaho. The Comptroller General of the United States must complete a report identifying...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants someone to look into how a new wind project might affect a place called the Minidoka National Historic Site and other important things like animals and water nearby. They have to make a report about it before the wind project can get the go-ahead to start.
H. R. 8156 — To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to submit to Congress an updated report on the roles, responsibilities, and practices of the Council on Environmental Quality.
April 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:718
H.R. 8156 directs the Comptroller General of the United States to provide Congress with an updated report on the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ). This report should include the CEQ's roles and responsibilities in a specific legal case related to the National Wildlife Federation, and...
Simple Explanation
Congress wants a special helper to check how another group is doing their job about the environment and if someone else can do it better. They also want to know who these people are talking to and their work history, and they need this in 120 days.
S. 5267 — To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct an audit of the expenditures of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:520
S. 5267, also known as the "FEMA Operational Transparency Act," mandates that the Comptroller General of the United States conduct an audit of FEMA's expenditures. The audit will review payments for different assistance programs and compare them to administrative costs,...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants someone to check how FEMA, which helps people in emergencies, spends its money, making sure it's being used well to help everyone, especially in far-away places. It also wants ideas on spending less on running things and more on helping people.
S. 3466 — To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Comptroller General of the United States to submit to Congress reports regarding security and safety at facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
December 12, 2023
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,863
S. 3466 aims to improve safety and security at Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities by requiring yearly surveys to collect information on security matters, analyze results, and propose actions for improvement. The bill mandates the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to...
Simple Explanation
S. 3466 is a bill that wants the people in charge of helping veterans to tell Congress how they keep their buildings safe for everyone, especially women veterans, and work better with local police to make sure everything stays secure.
H. R. 8381 — To direct the Comptroller General of the United States and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to each report on certain disparities that affect the receipt of certain benefits administered by the Secretary, and for other purposes.
May 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,480
The Strengthening Transparent Reporting to Improve Veteran Equality Act of 2024 (STRIVE Act of 2024) requires reports on disparities in the receipt of benefits for former members of the Armed Forces based on race, ethnicity, and gender. The Comptroller General must submit a...
Simple Explanation
The STRIVE Act of 2024 wants to make sure that all veterans, no matter their race, ethnicity, or gender, get fair treatment and the benefits they deserve, and it asks for special reports to check if this is happening. It also wants plans to fix any unfairness found in how benefits are given out to veterans.
H. R. 6254 — To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a review on the Public Buildings Service, and for other purposes.
March 06, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:536
The Public Buildings Accountability Act of 2023 (H. R. 6254) mandates that the Comptroller General of the United States conduct a comprehensive review of the Public Buildings Service. This review will focus on analyzing the management, staffing, and funding aspects of the...
Simple Explanation
The Public Buildings Accountability Act of 2023 is a plan that asks a special person to check how a group in charge of government buildings is doing their job and spending money. They want to make sure everything is working well and not wasting money, and they will tell the grown-ups in charge what they find out.

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