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Search Results: keywords:"congressional report"

S. 3850 — To provide for research and improvement of cardiovascular health among the South Asian population of the United States, and for other purposes.
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February 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:551
S. 3850 aims to enhance cardiovascular health among South Asian communities in the United States by authorizing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide additional grants to states. These grants can be used to develop culturally relevant health materials, support...
Simple Explanation
S. 3850 is a plan to help people from South Asian communities in the U.S. have healthier hearts by giving money to create special health materials just for them, help community groups, and learn more about heart disease. The plan will spend $2 million each year from 2025 to 2029 to try to make people healthier.
H. R. 8018 — To require the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Commissioner of Social Security to review and simplify the processes, procedures, forms, and communications for family caregivers to assist individuals in establishing eligibility for, enrolling in, and maintaining and utilizing coverage and benefits under the Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, and Social Security programs respectively, and for other purposes.
April 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,936
The Alleviating Barriers for Caregivers Act or the ABC Act (H.R. 8018) requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Social Security Administration to simplify the processes that family caregivers use to help individuals access benefits...
Simple Explanation
The ABC Act is like a helper for family members who take care of someone sick—they make it easier to fill out forms and talk to people so these caregivers can get the health and money help they need from the government. It also tries to make sure these helpers get good support and that everything is easy to understand, just like getting a little extra guidance when you do a tricky puzzle.
S. 1868 — An Act To require an interagency study to produce a security assessment process on adjacent space to high-security leased space to accommodate a Federal agency, and for other purposes.
December 05, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,152
The Secure Adjacent Federal Property Act of 2023 requires the U.S. government to conduct a study to create a security assessment process for properties near high-security leased spaces occupied by federal agencies. This study will evaluate how to assess the threat levels...
Simple Explanation
The Secure Adjacent Federal Property Act of 2023 is a plan to check how safe nearby areas are when a U.S. government office rents space, and they want to make sure they don’t collect information in a way that isn't private or fair.
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.
— An Act to amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to identify obstacles to identifying and responding to reports of children missing from foster care and other vulnerable foster youth, to provide technical assistance relating to the removal of such obstacles, and for other purposes.
September 18, 2024
Status:Engrossed Amendment House
Congress:118
Words:1,474
The bill, named the Find and Protect Foster Youth Act, aims to improve the identification and support for children missing from foster care and those at risk of sex trafficking. It requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to evaluate current protocols, provide...
Simple Explanation
The Find and Protect Foster Youth Act is like a plan to help find kids who go missing from foster care and keep them safe. It wants grown-ups to figure out the best way to help these kids and make sure they're not in danger, like from strangers who might hurt them.
H. R. 8577 — To create a national commission to combat workplace sexual harassment, and for other purposes.
May 28, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,945
H. R. 8577 proposes the creation of a national commission aimed at addressing workplace sexual harassment in the United States. The commission's duties include investigating sexual harassment across various industries, evaluating related issues such as discrimination and...
Simple Explanation
Imagine there is a special team in the United States that is being created to help stop bad behavior called harassment at work. This team will look into problems, suggest ways to fix them, and tell the President and other leaders what they find.
H. R. 9315 — To direct the Secretary of the Treasury to submit a report on coordination in the public and private sectors in responding to ransomware attacks on financial institutions, and for other purposes.
August 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:850
H.R. 9315, also known as the "Public and Private Sector Ransomware Response Coordination Act of 2024," requires the Secretary of the Treasury to submit a report to Congress on how the public and private sectors are working together to tackle ransomware attacks on financial...
Simple Explanation
In H.R. 9315, the government wants to make sure that banks and other money places are working well with each other and with secret agents to stop bad computer people from taking their money. They are going to write a big paper about how they're doing and see if they need new rules to do a better job.
H. R. 9959 — To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to issue a report on the effectiveness of local outdoor siren systems, and for other purposes.
October 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:551
H.R. 9959 mandates the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on the effectiveness of local outdoor siren systems, which are used to alert the public during weather-related emergencies. The study will examine different states, counties, and...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9959 says that someone important, called the Comptroller General, will check if big, outdoor sirens in different places work well to warn people about storms and other emergencies. They'll look at how old the sirens are, how they can be better, and if they are safe from hackers, then tell grown-ups in charge what they find out.
H. R. 8138 — To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a disaster response training program to train certain Farm Service Agency employees to provide outreach and technical assistance to farmers and ranchers affected by a natural disaster, and for other purposes.
April 26, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,034
H.R. 8138 proposes to establish a disaster response training program within the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This program aims to train Farm Service Agency employees to assist farmers and ranchers affected by natural disasters by offering outreach and technical assistance....
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8138 is like a plan to help teach people how to help farmers and ranchers when big weather problems happen. It wants workers to learn how to give advice and help, and make sure the helpers learn the best ways by asking them and the farmers what went well and what didn't.
S. 1299 — An Act To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to periodically review the automatic maximum coverage under the Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance program and the Veterans’ Group Life Insurance program, and for other purposes.
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December 17, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:480
S. 1299 is a bill called the "Fairness for Servicemembers and their Families Act of 2024." It aims to amend existing U.S. law to ensure that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs reviews the automatic maximum coverage amounts under the Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance and...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to check every few years if the insurance money given to soldiers and veterans is still a good amount by looking at how much things cost to buy, like food and toys. This helps make sure they have enough money to help their families if they need it.
S. 3579 — To authorize the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use to award formula grants to the States to address gambling addiction, and for other purposes.
January 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:588
S. 3579 aims to tackle gambling addiction by authorizing the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use to give formula grants to states. The grants will be allocated in a manner similar to existing substance abuse block grants. Additionally, the National...
Simple Explanation
S. 3579 is like giving money to help states fight gambling problems, just like they already do for drug problems. It also supports learning more about why people get addicted to gambling, with a check-in after a few years to see how it’s working.
S. 1332 — An Act To require the Office of Management and Budget to consider revising the Standard Occupational Classification system to establish a separate code for direct support professionals, and for other purposes.
March 20, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:869
S. 1332 is a bill that asks the Office of Management and Budget to think about creating a new job category for direct support professionals in the Standard Occupational Classification system. These professionals play a vital role in supporting people with intellectual and...
Simple Explanation
S. 1332 is a plan that suggests making a special job name for people who help others with daily tasks, like getting dressed, to make sure they get noticed and supported better. It says we won't need any extra money to do this.
S. 3584 — To require enforcement against misbranded egg alternatives.
January 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,116
The bill, S. 3584, known as the "Consistent Egg Labels Act of 2024," aims to combat misleading labels on egg alternatives. It prohibits the sale of foods labeled as eggs or egg products unless they meet specific criteria: true eggs must come from avian poultry and be encased in a...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that if something is called an "egg" or an "egg product," it really comes from birds and their eggs in a shell. It tells the people in charge to check labels, so everyone knows what's inside really matches the name.
S. 4451 — To require the Secretary of the Interior to enter into an agreement with the National Academy of Sciences to carry out a study on reservation systems for Federal land.
November 21, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,272
S. 4451, also known as the "Review and Evaluation of Strategies for Equitable Reservations for Visitor Experiences Federal Land Act" or the "RESERVE Federal Land Act," mandates a study to be conducted by the National Academy of Sciences on reservation systems for recreational...
Simple Explanation
The RESERVE Federal Land Act is a plan where some smart people will figure out the best way for everyone to take turns having fun on big public playgrounds called Federal lands. They want to make sure it's fair, not too expensive, and uses cool new tools to help everyone enjoy these places equally.
H. R. 272 — An Act To amend title 31, United States Code, to authorize transportation for Government astronauts returning from space between their residence and various locations, and for other purposes.
December 16, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:522
H.R. 272, also known as the "Astronaut Safe Temporary Ride Options Act" or the "ASTRO Act," proposes changes to title 31 of the United States Code. It authorizes transportation for government astronauts, and others involved under reimbursable arrangements, who are returning from space to...
Simple Explanation
The ASTRO Act is about helping astronauts get rides from their homes to where they need to go for work-related stuff, especially after they've just come back from space, since they might not be able to drive yet. It also asks NASA to tell Congress every year about how this ride system is working and who is using it.
H. R. 9613 — To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to notify the Commissioner of Social Security when there is a change to the citizenship status, status under the immigration laws, or work authorization status of an individual to whom a social security account number has been issued, and to require that an individual be a citizen or national of the United States to receive benefits under the Social Security Act.
September 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:982
H.R. 9613 aims to ensure that the Secretary of Homeland Security informs the Social Security Commissioner about any changes in an individual's citizenship, immigration status, or work authorization, especially for those with a Social Security number. The bill requires that...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9613 wants the government to tell the right office when a person's citizenship or work status changes, and it says only people from the U.S. can get certain benefits like money from Social Security.
H. R. 6868 — To require the Attorney General to conduct a review and submit a report to the Congress on grant and other assistance programs of the Department of Justice to support victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking.
December 19, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:500
The H.R. 6868 - Protecting Women and Children Act of 2023 requires the Attorney General to review and report on the Department of Justice's programs that help victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking. The review will examine existing grant...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants a big helper, called the Attorney General, to check and share about all the ways they help people who have been hurt by bad things like domestic violence. They need to look at how these helps can be better, especially for those living far away or needing a new safe place to live, and make sure more people know about these helps.
S. 5043 — To require coordination among Federal agencies that administer sanctions lists with respect to the inclusion of individuals and entities on such lists.
September 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:871
S. 5043 aims to improve coordination among U.S. federal agencies that manage sanctions lists. The bill requires these agencies to notify each other whenever they add individuals or entities to their sanctions lists. Within 30 days of notification, agencies need to review...
Simple Explanation
S. 5043 is like a rule that tells different government groups they need to talk to each other and check their lists when they decide someone isn't allowed to do certain things, like travel or trade. They have to do this in a few months and then tell the big boss people if they're following the rules.
S. 3515 — To improve communication between the United States Postal Service and local communities relating to the relocation and establishment of Postal Service retail service facilities, and for other purposes.
December 14, 2023
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:979
The bill, known as the "Mandating Advisable and Informed Locations and Solutions Act" or the "MAILS Act," aims to improve how the United States Postal Service communicates with local communities about moving or setting up retail service facilities. It requires the Postal Service to create a...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a rulebook for how the postal service should talk to people in towns when it wants to move or set up new post offices. It makes sure everyone knows what's happening and makes it easy for towns to ask for new post offices if they need them.
H. R. 8794 — To require an assessment of CBP and ICE staffing at the southern border, and for other purposes.
June 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:558
H.R. 8794, also known as the "Border Workforce Improvement Act," seeks to conduct a comprehensive assessment of staffing needs for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to check how many people are working at the U.S. southern border to make sure there are enough border workers to do the job properly, but it doesn't say how the job will be paid for or when it needs to be finished.
S. 4309 — To require the Secretary of Defense to conduct an evaluation of relocation assistance programs available to members of the Armed Forces.
May 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,209
S. 4309 requires the Secretary of Defense to conduct a thorough evaluation of the relocation assistance programs available to members of the Armed Forces. The evaluation will examine whether these programs meet certain legal requirements and adequately support military...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants a big boss in the army to check how well they help soldiers when they have to move, especially to places where things cost a lot. It also wants them to make a guide to help make moving easier and then tell the grown-up leaders how to make the moving help even better.
H. R. 272 — An Act To amend title 31, United States Code, to authorize transportation for Government astronauts returning from space between their residence and various locations, and for other purposes.
May 07, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:411
H. R. 272, known as the “Astronaut Safe Temporary Ride Options Act” or the “ASTRO Act,” proposes changes to title 31 of the United States Code. The bill aims to facilitate transportation for government astronauts returning from space to various locations until they receive...
Simple Explanation
The ASTRO Act is a rule that lets astronauts get rides home from space until they are ready to drive, and it wants NASA to tell Congress how many times this happens and how much it costs.
H. R. 7525 — An Act To require the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to issue guidance to agencies requiring special districts to be recognized as local government for the purpose of Federal financial assistance determinations.
May 06, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:624
H.R. 7525, known as the "Special District Grant Accessibility Act," instructs the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to create guidelines for recognizing special districts as local governments. This recognition is for the purpose of receiving federal financial assistance. Within...
Simple Explanation
This bill tells a government office to make new rules so that special places, like fire districts or water zones, are treated like towns when getting money from the government. This is to make sure they can get help fairly, but there might be some confusion on how to do this evenly.
H. R. 6899 — To require the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology submit to Congress a report on light tactical wheeled vehicles of the Army, and for other purposes.
December 22, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:353
H. R. 6899 requires the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology to provide Congress with a detailed report on the Army's light tactical wheeled vehicles within a year of the bill's enactment. The report must include an analysis of the Army's requirements for...
Simple Explanation
The bill tells the Army to write a report for Congress about their small trucks, like Jeeps, explaining what they need, if they can get enough from companies, and how much money they plan to spend.
H. R. 9685 — To amend title 39, United States Code, to establish procedures for post offices that suspend operations due to an emergency, and for other purposes.
September 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:872
H.R. 9685 proposes changes to title 39 of the United States Code, setting up specific procedures for when a post office needs to temporarily close due to an emergency. The bill requires the Postal Service to quickly notify the public and officials about such closures and...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9685 wants to make sure that if a post office has to close suddenly, like because of a storm, there are clear steps to tell everyone what's happening and find a new place to work if it's closed for too long. They also want to make sure people talk about how things went every year.
H. R. 9449 — To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a list of covered providers that complete annual training on the prevention of suicide among veterans and to make such list available to veterans.
September 03, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:802
H. R. 9449 directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to create a list of healthcare providers who have completed annual suicide prevention training specifically for veterans. This list, called the "preferred provider list," will be accessible to veterans seeking healthcare....
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the person in charge of helping veterans to make a list of doctors who know how to help veterans feel less sad and stop them from wanting to hurt themselves. This list will be easy for veterans to find so they know which doctors can help them best.
H. R. 7287 — To require a report on the Taliban relationships with China and Russia.
February 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:461
H.R. 7287, titled the “Countering Chinese and Russian Support for the Taliban Act,” aims to have the U.S. Secretary of State produce a report on the relationships between the Taliban, China, and Russia. This report, due 90 days after the Act is enacted and annually after...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7287 wants the U.S. Secretary of State to tell Congress about how China and Russia are working with the Taliban in Afghanistan, focusing on things like military help and industries. This report must be given every year and can have some secret parts if needed.
H. R. 4534 — An Act To require a review of women and lung cancer, and for other purposes.
December 16, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:536
H. R. 4534, the "Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2024," aims to improve research and services related to lung cancer for women and underserved populations. The bill mandates an interagency review led by the Secretary of Health and Human Services,...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 4534 wants to help find better ways to study and stop lung cancer in women by having different government groups work together and share what they learn. They will look into what's being done now and come up with new ideas to help more people get checked for lung cancer and learn about it.
H. R. 10051 — To direct the Secretary of Transportation to conduct a study on the effect of driver-controlled technology in motor vehicles with respect to severe traffic injuries and traffic fatalities, and for other purposes.
October 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,558
H.R. 10051 is a bill that directs the Secretary of Transportation to work with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to study how driver-controlled technology, such as touch screen systems in cars, affects severe traffic injuries and fatalities. The study will...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10051 is like a homework project where the Transportation Secretary and some experts need to study how things like touchscreens in cars might make driving more or less safe, and then tell Congress what they find out in a big report.
H. R. 3293 — An Act To require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to establish an interagency strike force to ensure that certain Federal land management agencies, including the organizational units of such agencies, prioritize the review of requests for communications use authorizations, and for other purposes.
December 16, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:1,058
H.R. 3293, also known as the "Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act," aims to create an interagency strike force led by the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information. This strike force will make sure that certain federal land management...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 3293 wants to make it easier and faster for internet and communication towers to be built on government land by setting up a special team to help. This team will make sure requests to use these lands are looked at quickly and will tell Congress how well it's working.
H. R. 8330 — To amend the Public Health Service Act to increase access to accelerated nursing degree programs, and for other purposes.
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May 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:538
H.R. 8330, also known as the "Stop Nurse Shortages Act," aims to change the Public Health Service Act to make it easier for people to join accelerated nursing degree programs. This bill allows schools to create or expand these programs by hiring more teachers, increasing...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8330 wants to help more people become nurses faster by giving schools money to hire teachers, set up practice areas, and help students pay for their studies, making sure everyone has a fair chance to join.
S. 4624 — To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit a report on the status and timeline for completion of the redesigned Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry 2.0.
June 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:225
S. 4624 proposes that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs must submit a report to Congress detailing the current status and projected timeline for the completion of the redesigned Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry 2.0. This report is to be delivered within 90 days...
Simple Explanation
The bill is asking a special person in charge of helping veterans to tell the government how and when they will finish making a new list that keeps track of health problems for veterans who might have breathed in harmful air. This important list will help make sure veterans get the care they need.
H. R. 8424 — To require the release to the public of all documents, reports, and other records relating to unidentified anomalous phenomena, and for other purposes.
May 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:356
H.R. 8424 is a bill referred to as the “UAP Transparency Act” that aims to make all government documents, reports, and other records related to unidentified anomalous phenomena available to the public. The bill requires the President to ensure that relevant federal...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8424 wants the government to share all its secret papers and reports about strange and unidentified things in the sky with everyone. The President has to make sure this happens within about 9 months and tell Congress how it's going after about a year.
S. 2116 — An Act To require the Secretary of Commerce to produce a report that provides recommendations to improve the effectiveness, efficiency, and impact of Department of Commerce programs related to supply chain resilience and manufacturing and industrial innovation, and for other purposes.
April 30, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:903
The Strengthening Support for American Manufacturing Act requires the Secretary of Commerce to develop a detailed report aimed at enhancing the Department of Commerce's programs related to supply chain resilience and manufacturing innovation. The report must identify which...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants a big report from the Secretary of Commerce to figure out how to make things like building stuff and making goods work better in America, so things don't get stuck or broken. It also wants to make sure everyone involved is doing their job well and working together nicely.
H. R. 4389 — An Act To amend the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act to make improvements to that Act, and for other purposes.
April 10, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:431
H.R. 4389 proposes changes to the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act. It aims to increase the federal funding share from 25% to 33.3% for conservation projects and requires the Secretary to report to Congress on efforts to collaborate with other groups. Additionally,...
Simple Explanation
This bill suggests changes to a law that helps protect special birds that migrate across countries. It wants the government to pay a little more for bird-saving projects and promises to keep doing this until 2028, while also fixing some small mistakes in the law.
H. R. 8560 — To amend title 38, United States Code, and the United States Housing Act of 1937, to make certain improvements to the supported housing program for veterans commonly known as HUD-VASH.
May 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,686
The bill H. R. 8560, known as the "End Veteran Homelessness Act of 2024," aims to improve the HUD-VASH program, which provides housing and support services to homeless veterans. It proposes amendments to ensure vulnerable veterans, especially those with disabilities, receive...
Simple Explanation
The bill aims to help homeless veterans by improving a program that gives them houses and support. It wants to make sure that veterans, especially those with disabilities, get the help they need and are not left without a home.
H. R. 9547 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study on firefighter rapid intervention team training and equipment at Department of Defense facilities.
September 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:496
H. R. 9547, known as the “Improving Military Firefighter Safety Act of 2024,” aims to ensure the effectiveness and consistency of firefighter training and equipment at Department of Defense facilities. It directs the Secretary of Defense to study current training standards...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 9547 is a plan to check if firefighters on military bases have everything they need to do their job safely. They want to make sure if a firefighter was hurt before, better gear or training might have helped, and they want a report about it by the end of next September.
H. R. 3058 — An Act To amend parts B and E of title IV of the Social Security Act to improve foster and adoptive parent recruitment and retention, and for other purposes.
January 18, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:1,281
H.R. 3058 aims to improve the recruitment and retention of foster and adoptive parents in the United States. The bill amends parts B and E of title IV of the Social Security Act, requiring each state to adopt a family partnership plan that involves community stakeholders and...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 3058 is a plan to help make it easier for people who want to take care of children who don’t have families. It asks each state to create a teamwork plan, with the help of community groups, to find more people who can look after these kids and make sure they feel safe and welcomed.
H. R. 10325 — To require the Secretary of the Interior to carry out a program for post-disaster reforestation and restoration Program, and for other purposes.
December 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:984
H.R. 10325, titled the "Post-Disaster Reforestation and Restoration Act of 2024", requires the Secretary of the Interior to implement a program focused on reforesting and restoring lands affected by unplanned disturbances like wildfires or storms. The bill mandates the...
Simple Explanation
The Post-Disaster Reforestation and Restoration Act of 2024 is like a special program that helps replant trees and fix up forests after things like fires or storms mess them up. It asks the person in charge of these lands to work with different groups to plan and keep track of the planting and fixing, making sure there are enough seeds to help the trees grow back.
H. R. 6174 — An Act To improve the biodetection functions of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
March 08, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:649
H.R. 6174, known as the “DHS Biodetection Improvement Act,” aims to enhance the biodetection functions of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). It requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to assess and strategize how DHS can improve its research and development...
Simple Explanation
The DHS Biodetection Improvement Act is a plan to help the Department of Homeland Security get better at finding dangerous germs and bugs by working with smart scientists and other groups. The Secretary of Homeland Security must figure out how this can be done and tell the grown-ups in charge (Congress) about it in a year.
H. R. 8657 — To require the Secretary of Commerce to produce a report that provides recommendations to improve the effectiveness, efficiency, and impact of Department of Commerce programs related to supply chain resilience and manufacturing and industrial innovation, and for other purposes.
June 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:930
H.R. 8657, also known as the "Strengthening Support for American Manufacturing Act," requires the Secretary of Commerce to create a report with recommendations to improve the Department of Commerce's programs related to supply chain resilience and industrial innovation. The...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants a special report to help make the part of the government that supports making things in factories work better and faster. It asks smart people to find out what's working, what needs fixing, and come up with ideas to help factories in America.
S. 4463 — To abolish the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal reserve banks, to repeal the Federal Reserve Act, and for other purposes.
June 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:754
S. 4463, known as the "Federal Reserve Board Abolition Act," proposes to abolish the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal Reserve banks, and repeal the Federal Reserve Act one year after the bill's enactment. During this time, the Chairman of the...
Simple Explanation
S. 4463 wants to close down a big money management system in the U.S. called the Federal Reserve and sell all their things to give the money to the government, but this might make it hard to keep the economy working smoothly.
H. R. 9369 — To establish a task force to combat the rising elder abuse of LGBTQI+ individuals.
August 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:700
H.R. 9369, also known as the “Elder Pride Protection Act of 2024,” sets out to create a task force aimed at combating elder abuse affecting LGBTQI+ individuals. This task force, to be established by the Attorney General within 90 days of the act's enactment, will include...
Simple Explanation
Imagine a team being created to help protect older people who are part of the LGBTQI+ community from being treated badly or unfairly. This team will learn about these issues and work with others, like the police, to make sure everyone is safe and treated kindly.
H. R. 6994 — To require the reopening of covered recreation sites closed due to a natural disaster, and for other purposes.
December 18, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,488
H.R. 6994, known as the “Restoring Our Unopened Trails for Enjoyment and Safety Act” or the “ROUTES Act,” directs the reopening of recreation sites that have been closed due to natural disasters. It mandates that federal authorities reopen these sites within three years after...
Simple Explanation
The ROUTES Act is a plan that says when parks or fun places get closed because of a big storm or other natural disasters, they should be reopened within three years, even if it means skipping some steps that usually protect nature. If they stay closed, reports have to be sent to Congress to explain why.
H. R. 189 — An Act To amend title 40, United States Code, to eliminate the leasing authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and for other purposes.
January 13, 2025
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:119
Words:498
H. R. 189 aims to change the way the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) leases office space. It removes the SEC's authority to lease office space directly and instead allows the Administrator to handle this task. The bill also requires a report to be submitted to...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 189 is like when a teacher tells the school janitor to find a classroom for the art club instead of letting the art club pick the room themselves. Now, the teacher has to report back on how they manage all the rooms in the school to make sure everything is going well.
H. R. 8473 — To direct the Secretary of the Army to submit to Congress a report in the event that the assessment of the Army force structure using the process known as Total Army Analysis does not include certain missions.
May 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:392
H.R. 8473 requires the Secretary of the Army to submit a report to Congress if the "Total Army Analysis" process excludes certain important missions. These missions include defense support for civil authorities, very important personnel protection activities, and any related...
Simple Explanation
This bill says that if the Army forgets to include some important jobs in their plan, they have to tell Congress why and how it might affect the country.
H. R. 8238 — To require the Secretary of Defense to appropriately consider Taiwan for enhanced defense industrial base cooperation activities.
May 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:694
H. R. 8238 directs the Secretary of Defense to ensure that Taiwan is considered for expanded cooperation in defense industrial activities, following the guidelines of the Taiwan Relations Act. The bill outlines that Taiwan should be eligible for funding and agreements to...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the people in charge of defense to think about working with Taiwan on building and improving defense tools and activities. They also need to check if it makes sense to do this, and then tell the people in charge what they found out.
H. R. 10050 — To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a study on pharmacy benefit manager audit practices.
October 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:396
H. R. 10050 requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to perform a study on the audit practices of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). The study will focus on how these audits impact pharmacies, particularly independent ones, and assess the fairness and transparency...
Simple Explanation
The bill asks the Secretary of Health to look closely at how pharmacy managers check up on drugstores to see if they are being fair. They want to know how this affects small drugstores and if it needs to be improved.
S. 432 — To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate the Nulhegan River and Paul Stream in the State of Vermont for potential addition to the national wild and scenic rivers system, and for other purposes.
January 09, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:548
S. 432 proposes an amendment to the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to potentially add the Nulhegan River and Paul Stream in Vermont to the national wild and scenic rivers system. The bill outlines a study process for examining these river segments, which include parts of the...
Simple Explanation
This bill talks about the possibility of making two rivers in Vermont, the Nulhegan River and Paul Stream, part of a special protection list to keep them clean and beautiful. It says that people need to study these rivers to see if they should be added to the list, but it doesn't say where the money for the study will come from or exactly when it will happen.
H. R. 7764 — To establish a commission to study the potential transfer of the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History to the Smithsonian Institution, and for other purposes.
September 17, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:2,437
H.R. 7764 proposes the creation of a commission to explore the possibility of transferring the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History to the Smithsonian Institution. This commission would be made up of eight appointed members with expertise in areas like Jewish...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7764 wants to create a special group of experts to think about whether a museum all about American Jewish history should join the Smithsonian museums. This group will have two years to learn more and share their ideas with the government.
H. R. 8005 — To establish the Commission of Experts on Child Exploitation and Artificial Intelligence.
April 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,035
H. R. 8005 seeks to create a "Commission of Experts on Child Exploitation and Artificial Intelligence." This Commission will explore and provide recommendations on how law enforcement can better tackle child exploitation crimes involving artificial intelligence. It will make...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 8005 wants to create a special team of smart people to find better ways to stop bad stuff happening to kids online with the help of computers. They will talk, think, and then tell some grown-ups in charge what they should do to fix this problem.
H. R. 9908 — To direct the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the United States Geological Survey, to establish a grant program for monitoring wildfires by satellite.
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October 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:652
H.R. 9908 proposes the establishment of a grant program by the Secretary of the Interior to monitor wildfires using satellite technology. The program, which must be created within a year from the bill’s enactment, aims to award at least three competitive grants to state...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9908 is a plan to give money to certain people in charge, like forest managers, so they can use fancy satellite pictures to help see and stop wildfires. It sets aside $20 million every year for three years to help with this, and they have to share how well it's working with Congress after a couple of years.
H. R. 9235 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study and submit to Congress a report on strategic ports, and for other purposes.
July 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,281
The Strategic Ports Reporting Act of 2024 directs the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study on strategic ports and report findings to Congress. This study will examine why these ports are important to the U.S., how China's activities may impact them, and what measures could...
Simple Explanation
The Strategic Ports Reporting Act of 2024 is like a homework assignment for the U.S. military to check how important certain big ship areas (called ports) are and how to keep them safe, especially from China. They'll write down what they find and share it with some grown-up groups in charge, but they might keep some parts secret to stay safe.
S. 3478 — To require agencies that use, fund, or oversee algorithms to have an office of civil rights focused on bias, discrimination, and other harms of algorithms, and for other purposes.
December 12, 2023
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:837
S. 3478, titled the "Eliminating Bias in Algorithmic Systems Act of 2023," aims to address issues of bias and discrimination in algorithms used by government agencies. The bill requires these agencies to establish offices of civil rights specializing in evaluating and reporting on the bias...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that computers used by certain government offices are fair and don't treat people differently by mistake. It wants these offices to have special teams to check the computers and tell Congress if something goes wrong.
H. R. 9106 — To direct the Director of the United States Secret Service to apply the same standards for determining the number of agents required to protect Presidents, Vice Presidents, and major Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates, and for other purposes.
July 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:460
H.R. 9106, known as the “Enhanced Presidential Security Act of 2024,” aims to standardize the number of Secret Service agents assigned to protect Presidents, Vice Presidents, and their major candidates. The bill directs the Director of the Secret Service to use the same criteria for...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that the same rules are used to decide how many Secret Service agents are needed to keep the President, Vice President, and their big-time election competitors safe. It also asks the Secret Service to check how they protect these people and report back on how they could do a better job.
S. 608 — To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study of the Deerfield River for potential addition to the national wild and scenic rivers system, and for other purposes.
January 09, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:518
The bill S. 608, titled the Deerfield River Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2023, aims to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. It directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study of the entire Deerfield River, including its branches and major...
Simple Explanation
The Deerfield River Wild and Scenic River Study Act wants to check if the Deerfield River and its nearby streams in Massachusetts and Vermont are special enough to be protected by the government as wild and scenic. To do this, a big study will be done, and people will look carefully at the river to decide if it needs to be added to a list of very important and beautiful rivers.
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.
August 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:281
H. R. 9313 directs the Comptroller General of the United States to create a report for Congress regarding how well office buildings managed by the General Services Administration comply with the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968. The Act requires that public buildings are...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 9313 wants an important person to check if the buildings where government workers work are easy for everyone to get into, especially people who need extra help, like ramps or elevators. They have one year to find out and tell the big bosses in the government.
H. R. 9023 — To encourage the growth of America’s STEM pool.
July 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:755
H.R. 9023, known as the "Keep STEM Graduates in America Act of 2024," aims to retain skilled foreign students in the U.S. after they graduate from science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) programs. The bill proposes to extend the duration of optional practical...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9023 wants to help smart students from other countries who study subjects like science and engineering in America to stay here and work by allowing them more time to find jobs and increasing the number of special work visas for them.
H. R. 6317 — To require the Administrator of the General Services Administration to submit a report describing a process for seeking public comment about proposed changes to mandatory design standards for public buildings, and for other purposes.
March 06, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:461
H. R. 6317 requires the Administrator of the General Services Administration (GSA) to update the process for revising mandatory design standards for public buildings. The Administrator must ensure public input on any changes, with opportunities for public comment, and make...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that people get a chance to give their opinions when changes are made to the rules about how government buildings look. It also asks for a report to be sent to certain people in charge so everyone knows about these changes.
H. R. 4403 — An Act To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make improvements to the Securing the Cities program, and for other purposes.
December 02, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:515
H. R. 4403, titled the "Securing the Cities Improvement Act," proposes amendments to the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance the Securing the Cities (STC) program. The bill aims to broaden the eligibility criteria from "high-risk urban areas" to jurisdictions based on...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 4403 is a plan to help make cities safer by choosing places that need help based on how prepared they are and how much danger they're in. It also wants to check how well the program works and make sure people know what's going on, but some parts might be a bit unclear about how exactly to do that.
H. R. 7436 — To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to prepare a report on Federal efforts to address antimicrobial resistance.
February 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:440
H.R. 7436, titled the “Antimicrobial Resistance Research Assessment Act of 2024,” directs the Comptroller General of the United States to create a detailed report on how the federal government is tackling antimicrobial resistance. The report must cover various government...
Simple Explanation
The bill asks for a big report to see how the government is dealing with super strong germs that don't get killed by medicine anymore. It wants to check if different parts of the government are doing the same work and if it would be good to have one main group in charge to make things better.
H. R. 8146 — To require a report by the Attorney General on the impact the border crisis is having on law enforcement at the Federal, State, local, and Tribal level.
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April 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:555
The Police Our Border Act of 2024, also known as H.R. 8146, aims to address the impact of the border crisis on law enforcement at various levels across the United States. It requires the Attorney General to submit an annual report to Congress detailing the...
Simple Explanation
The Police Our Border Act of 2024 wants a special report every year from the government to see how much help police need because of problems at the border. They want to know how these problems affect police officers and their resources, but they're using words that might make some people upset.
H. R. 7985 — To require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to submit to Congress a report on the entrepreneurial challenges facing entrepreneurs with a disability, and for other purposes.
April 26, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:606
H. R. 7985, known as the "Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Reporting Act of 2024," is a bill that requires the Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) to report to Congress on the challenges faced by entrepreneurs with disabilities when starting and running a...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7985 wants the Small Business Administration to tell Congress about the problems people with disabilities face when starting businesses and to share ideas on how to help them better. This report should also talk about what help is already available and how different groups work together to support these entrepreneurs.
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. 9971 — To amend the Migratory Bird Treaty Act to affirm that the prohibition on the unauthorized take or killing of migratory birds of that Act includes incidental take, and to direct the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to authorize such incidental take, and for other purposes.
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October 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,297
H.R. 9971 aims to change the Migratory Bird Treaty Act to clarify that it is illegal to accidentally harm or kill migratory birds without permission. The bill instructs the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to issue permits that allow for such incidental harm and establishes...
Simple Explanation
The bill says that if someone accidentally harms birds that fly to different places each year without asking first, they can get in trouble. It also lets a special group give out permission slips for when this might happen and collect money to help keep birds safe.
H. R. 7753 — To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct a study on the operation of helicopters within a 15 mile radius of the Statue of Liberty National Monument, and for other purposes.
March 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:612
H.R. 7753, also known as the "Protecting Communities from Helicopter Noise Act," directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to study helicopter activity around the Statue of Liberty National Monument. The study will examine the impact of helicopter noise on nearby...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the people in charge of airplane rules to study how noisy helicopters are around the Statue of Liberty and to find ways to make it quieter for people living and playing nearby. They have to tell grown-ups in charge what they find out in about six months.
S. 4022 — To amend the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act to make improvements to that Act, and for other purposes.
March 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:458
The bill S. 4022, called the "Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Enhancements Act of 2024," proposes changes to the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act. It increases the federal funding share from 25% to 33.3% and requires the Secretary to report to Congress...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to change some rules about helping birds that move between countries. It suggests giving more money to these bird projects and also checking how everyone's working together to help the birds.
H. R. 7152 — To direct the Secretary of State to establish a national registry of Korean American divided families, and for other purposes.
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January 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:647
H. R. 7152 is a bill that aims to create a national registry of Korean American families who have been separated from their relatives in North Korea since the Korean War. The Secretary of State is directed to oversee this project, identify families wishing to reunite, and...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7152 is like a big project to help Korean American families find their relatives in North Korea by making a special list to keep their information safe, and it gives $1,000,000 to make it happen.
H. R. 3511 — An Act To amend the Small Business Act to require training on increasing contract awards to small business concerns owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans, and for other purposes.
February 29, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:439
The Service-Disabled Veteran Opportunities in Small Business Act aims to support small businesses owned by service-disabled veterans. It requires that Federal agencies receive training on how to increase contract awards to these businesses if they haven't met certain goals....
Simple Explanation
The Service-Disabled Veteran Opportunities in Small Business Act is like a plan to help small businesses owned by veterans who got hurt while serving in the military. It tells government offices to learn how to give more jobs to these businesses and check every year if they are actually doing it.
H. R. 7256 — To require a full review of the bilateral relationship between the United States and South Africa.
February 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,033
H.R. 7256 proposes a comprehensive review of the relationship between the United States and South Africa. It highlights concerns over South Africa's foreign policy, which allegedly supports entities like Hamas and engages with countries like Russia and China, perceived as...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7256 is like a school teacher checking if a kid in the class is playing nicely with others. It asks the President to look carefully at how South Africa is getting along with the United States and whether they're still good friends or not, and then tell everyone what they find out.
H. R. 9970 — To prohibit Federal agencies from considering, in taking any action, the social cost of carbon, the social cost of methane, the social cost of nitrous oxide, or the social cost of any other greenhouse gas, unless compliant with Office of Management and Budget guidance, and for other purposes.
October 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,926
H.R. 9970, titled the "Transparency and Honesty in Energy Regulations Act of 2024," aims to prevent Federal agencies from factoring the social cost of carbon and other greenhouse gases into their decision-making processes unless they adhere to specific guidelines from the...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that when the government thinks about how pollution from carbon and other gases affects us, they have to follow special rules. It also wants the government to tell Congress how they've been doing this since 2009.
H. R. 6994 — To require the reopening of covered recreation sites closed due to a natural disaster, and for other purposes.
January 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,133
H.R. 6994, also known as the "Restoring Our Unopened Trails for Enjoyment and Safety Act" or the "ROUTES Act," is a proposed law that requires the reopening of recreational sites on public lands that were closed due to natural disasters, like wildfires or floods, within two years of the...
Simple Explanation
The "ROUTES Act" is like a rulebook telling people to quickly fix and open parks and trails that got closed after a big storm or fire, so everyone can enjoy them again safely. It also says that some repair work can skip long checks to make things happen faster.
H. R. 8631 — An Act To prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from procuring certain foreign-made batteries, and for other purposes.
September 09, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:875
H. R. 8631 aims to limit the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) ability to buy foreign-made batteries, specifically from certain Chinese companies, starting October 1, 2027. The law lists 10 specific entities or groups from which the DHS cannot purchase batteries....
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to stop the Department of Homeland Security from buying batteries from some companies in China after 2027, but the head of the department can make exceptions if it's safe or for learning new things. They also have to tell Congress how this rule might change things 180 days after it starts.

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