Search Results: keywords:"congressional funding"

  • H. R. 1299 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to reauthorize and expand the National Threat Assessment Center of the Department of Homeland Security.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:2,484

    H.R. 1299, known as the “EAGLES Act of 2025,” aims to reauthorize and expand the National Threat Assessment Center of the Department of Homeland Security. The bill highlights the need for a proactive approach to prevent school violence by using threat assessments and...

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    H.R. 1299 is a plan that helps keep schools safe by teaching people how to spot and stop bad things before they happen, but it doesn't include learning about using guns. It will get lots of money, like $10 million each year, to help make schools safer until the year 2030.

  • H. R. 2418 — To amend the Federal Reserve Act to bring the non-monetary policy related functions of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System into the appropriations process, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:690

    The H. R. 2418 bill proposes changes to the Federal Reserve Act to ensure that the non-monetary policy functions of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System are included in the appropriations process. It mandates that the Board and the Federal Reserve Banks...

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    The H. R. 2418 bill wants to make rules so the government checks the money the Federal Reserve uses for jobs like watching over banks. Starting in 2026, Congress has to approve this spending.

  • H. R. 1180 — To repeal the Impoundment Control Act of 1974.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:278

    H.R. 1180 proposes to repeal the Impoundment Control Act of 1974. This act limited the President's ability to withhold or delay congressionally approved funding. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives by Mr. Clyde and several co-sponsors, and it has been...

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    H.R. 1180 is a proposal to let the President have more freedom with how money is spent by taking away a rule from 1974 that previously made sure the President had to follow what Congress decided about money. Some people worry this could mean there would be less checking to make sure money isn't wasted or spent unfairly.

  • H. R. 8358 — To support Taiwan’s international space, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,511

    H.R. 8358, known as the "Taiwan Allies Fund Act," aims to support Taiwan's international presence by providing financial aid to countries that maintain or strengthen relations with Taiwan. The bill authorizes $40 million annually from 2025 to 2027 to help these countries...

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    H.R. 8358 is a bill that plans to help Taiwan make more friends around the world by giving money to countries that choose to support Taiwan instead of China. It wants to spend money wisely with Taiwan and make sure everyone knows where the money goes and how it's used.