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  • H. R. 6610 — An Act To provide for the modernization of the passport issuance process, and for other purposes.
    Status:Referred in Senate
    Words:3,718

    H.R. 6610, also known as the "Passport System Reform and Backlog Prevention Act," aims to modernize and enhance the passport issuance process in the United States. The bill outlines strategies to reduce wait times for passport applications, improve technology systems, and...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill is about making it faster and safer to get a passport. It wants to use better technology to help people know what's happening with their passport applications and make sure everything stays secure.

  • H. R. 498 — An Act To amend title V of the Public Health Service Act to secure the suicide prevention lifeline from cybersecurity incidents, and for other purposes.
    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:863

    H.R. 498 is aimed at protecting the 9-8-8 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline from cybersecurity threats. It amends the Public Health Service Act to ensure that necessary steps are taken to secure the hotline and address known vulnerabilities. The bill requires network...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 498 is like a superhero shield for the phone line that helps people when they’re really sad, making sure no bad guys (hackers) can cause trouble with it. It tells the people in charge to check for problems and fix them quickly to keep the helpline safe.