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H. R. 9769 — To ensure the security and integrity of United States critical infrastructure by establishing an interagency task force and requiring a comprehensive report on the targeting of United States critical infrastructure by People’s Republic of China state-sponsored cyber actors, and for other purposes.
September 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,409
H.R. 9769 proposes the creation of an interagency task force to safeguard U.S. critical infrastructure from cyber threats originating from state-sponsored actors, particularly from the People's Republic of China. The bill outlines the task force's leadership, membership...
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The bill wants to make a special team of people from different parts of the U.S. government to help protect important things like power and water from being messed with by hackers, especially from a country called China. This team will look at what's dangerous, tell the government what's happening, and teach people how to stay safe from these cyber threats.
H. R. 7661 — To provide expanded cooperation by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration with Taiwan, and for other purposes.
March 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:717
H.R. 7661, titled the “Taiwan and American Space Assistance Act of 2024,” aims to foster collaboration between the United States and Taiwan in civilian space activities. The bill requires NASA, NOAA, and the Secretary of State to engage with Taiwanese agencies to enhance...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7661 is a plan for the U.S. to team up with Taiwan in space activities like satellite building and exploration, making sure important secrets are kept safe. This plan will be checked and talked about every year to see how it's going and to solve any problems.
H. R. 9274 — To permit the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino and the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum to be located within the Reserve of the National Mall, and for other purposes.
August 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,111
H.R. 9274, known as the "Smithsonian History of American Women and Latino Act" or the "SHAWL Act," aims to allow the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino and the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum to be located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. It modifies...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about letting two new museums that show the history of Latino people and American women be built near the big important park in Washington, D.C., called the National Mall, so everyone can learn about their stories and see cool exhibits about them.
S. 4630 — To establish an interagency committee to harmonize regulatory regimes in the United States relating to cybersecurity, and for other purposes.
December 02, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:4,637
The Streamlining Federal Cybersecurity Regulations Act, introduced as S. 4630, aims to establish a Harmonization Committee to coordinate cybersecurity regulations in the U.S. This committee will simplify and align cybersecurity requirements across various...
Simple Explanation
The Streamlining Federal Cybersecurity Regulations Act wants to help different government groups work together to make computer rules that keep everyone safe from hackers. It sets up a special team to make sure these rules are all playing nice and not too different from each other.
H. R. 10129 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program regarding treating pregnancy as a qualifying event for enrollment in TRICARE Select.
November 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:659
H. R. 10129 proposes a pilot program led by the Secretary of Defense to classify pregnancy as a qualifying event for TRICARE Select enrollment for eligible beneficiaries. The program would last five years, with progress updates provided to Congress, including annual reports...
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H. R. 10129 wants to try a new plan for five years where if someone in the military or their family is going to have a baby, they can join a special health plan called TRICARE Select. This plan checks at the end of each year to see how well it's working and shares the results with important members of Congress.
H. R. 8415 — To require the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services to evaluate the cybersecurity practices and protocols of the Department, and for other purposes.
May 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:444
H. R. 8415, titled the “Strengthening Cybersecurity in Health Care Act,” requires the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services to review the Department's cybersecurity practices. The bill mandates an evaluation every two years to assess vulnerabilities...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure the people who take care of health stuff do a good job keeping computer information safe from bad guys. Every two years, they have to check their systems and tell grown-ups in charge if there's anything they need to do better.
H. R. 3556 — To amend the Federal financial laws to increase financial regulatory accountability and transparency, and for other purposes.
December 19, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:9,159
H.R. 3556 is a proposed law intended to make the United States' financial systems more accountable and transparent. The bill aims to enhance the transparency of major financial institutions like the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve, and the Financial...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 3556 is like a new set of rules to make sure big money bosses, like banks, share more information about what they do and why, to help everyone keep an eye on them and make sure they are behaving well. It also makes sure there are special checks to pick people who are good at keeping an eye on these money bosses.
S. 4990 — To comprehensively combat child marriage in the United States.
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August 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:8,916
S. 4990 proposes a comprehensive approach to combat child marriage in the United States by establishing a federal commission to study the issue, provide recommendations, and improve services and outcomes for survivors. The bill calls for the creation of a State-based task...
Simple Explanation
S. 4990 is a plan to stop kids from getting married by creating a special team to study the problem and help kids who need it, giving states extra money if they make a law saying you have to be 18 to marry, and making sure everyone knows the new rules.
H. R. 7342 — An Act To establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes.
September 18, 2024
Status:Received in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,949
H.R. 7342, or the "Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2024," requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to set up a Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access within 180 days. This committee will consist of veterans, experts, and representatives who will advise...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to create a special group to help make sure veterans can easily access information and places they need, and it also changes some rules about how the government helps veterans with home loans.
H. R. 10072 — To amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to require reports to Congress on State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs, and for other purposes.
October 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:313
H. R. 10072 seeks to modify the Older Americans Act of 1965 by requiring annual reports to Congress on State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs. The bill mandates the Assistant Secretary to compile these reports and provide summaries to relevant Senate and House committees....
Simple Explanation
H. R. 10072 wants to make sure that Congress gets yearly reports about how well older people are being cared for in long-term care homes, so they can check if everything is going okay, kind of like how a teacher checks in to make sure students are learning.
S. 5099 — To prescribe requirements relating to the management of the Federal property commonly known as Plum Island, New York, and for other purposes.
September 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:518
S. 5099, titled the "Plum Island Preservation Act," aims to ensure the permanent protection of Plum Island, New York. The bill mandates that the island be preserved for ecological conservation, historical preservation, and cultural heritage. Within 180 days of the act's...
Simple Explanation
S. 5099 is like a special promise to look after an island called Plum Island in New York, to keep its nature and old stories safe. The people in charge have to make a plan to take care of it and tell the grown-ups in charge every year how they're doing.
S. 4651 — To require agencies to use information and communications technology products obtained from original equipment manufacturers or authorized resellers, and for other purposes.
July 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,191
S. 4651, titled the "Securing America’s Federal Equipment in Supply Chains Act" or the "SAFE Supply Chains Act," requires U.S. government agencies to buy information and communications technology products directly from original equipment manufacturers or authorized resellers. The bill aims to...
Simple Explanation
The bill says U.S. government agencies must buy computers and tech gadgets from the people who make them or their trusted sellers to keep them safe. Sometimes, they can make exceptions if it's for something very important or special.
H. R. 8715 — To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a pilot program under which the Secretary enters into public-private partnerships with eligible entities to distribute to mothers of newborn infants newborn supply kits, and for other purposes.
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June 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:992
H. R. 8715, also known as the “Newborns Essentials Support Toolkit Act” or the “NEST Act,” proposes a pilot program led by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. This program involves forming public-private partnerships to distribute newborn supply kits to mothers of...
Simple Explanation
The NEST Act is like a big plan to give special gift boxes with necessary things like diapers and blankets to moms of new babies, especially those who live in places where it's hard to get help. This plan uses money from the government to work with different groups to make sure these gifts go to the families that need them the most.
H. R. 7159 — An Act To bolster United States engagement with the Pacific Islands region, and for other purposes.
September 10, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,856
H.R. 7159, titled the "Pacific Partnership Act," aims to strengthen U.S. ties with the Pacific Islands by developing a comprehensive policy promoting peace, security, and prosperity. The bill highlights the importance of cultural and strategic connections, encourages...
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H.R. 7159, called the "Pacific Partnership Act," is a plan to help the U.S. make friends and work with island countries in the Pacific Ocean, like when buddies share toys and plan fun activities together. It wants to create ways for everyone to get along better and share ideas, but some people worry it might not tell all the details about how much it will cost or exactly how it will work.
H. R. 8245 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish the Rural Hospital Stabilization Pilot Program to provide grants to rural hospitals for purposes of ensuring local access to services.
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December 27, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,247
H.R. 8245 aims to amend the Social Security Act by creating the Rural Hospital Stabilization Pilot Program. This program will provide grants to rural hospitals to help them maintain or improve local access to healthcare services. Grants can be used for various needs, such as...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8245 is about giving money to small hospitals in the countryside to help them stay open and buy new things like equipment and hire workers, but they need to make sure they use the money wisely and fairly.
S. 4679 — To amend title XLI of the FAST Act to improve the Federal permitting process, and for other purposes.
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December 16, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:7,556
The bill S. 4679 aims to improve the federal permitting process, making it more efficient. It proposes amendments to the FAST Act, such as clarifying definitions, modifying the steering and reporting responsibilities of the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council, and...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make it easier and faster for companies to get permission from the government to start building big projects. It talks about fees they might have to pay and wants to make sure all the rules and timelines are clear so things don't get stuck or confusing.
H. R. 8522 — To improve connections between the Department of Agriculture and national and homeland security agencies, and for other purposes.
May 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:991
H.R. 8522, known as the "Agriculture and National Security Act of 2024," aims to strengthen connections between the Department of Agriculture and national and homeland security agencies. It emphasizes that food and agriculture are crucial to national security and proposes...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8522 wants to help people in charge of food and farms work better with those who keep the country safe, by making sure they talk to each other more and learn about preventing problems like food shortages.
H. R. 7888 — To reform the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978.
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April 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:15,878
H.R. 7888 proposes changes to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, focusing on the procedures of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) when querying information about U.S. citizens. The bill aims to impose stricter limits, require audits, and ensure...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7888 is a bill that wants to make new rules for how the FBI can look at information about people in the U.S., making sure they follow the rules and get checked on often to keep it fair and right. It also wants to have stricter punishments if someone breaks these rules, while trying to make the whole process more open and honest.
S. 4578 — To amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to require reports to Congress on State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs, and for other purposes.
June 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:305
S. 4578, titled the “Long-Term Care Transparency Act,” proposes amendments to the Older Americans Act of 1965. The bill requires the Assistant Secretary to submit annual reports to certain Senate and House committees regarding State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs. These...
Simple Explanation
The Long-Term Care Transparency Act wants the government to keep a closer eye on how states are doing with their programs to help older people in long-term care by making them share reports every year. This way, Congress can see if the programs are working well or if they need to be improved.
H. R. 9398 — To prioritize the processing of United States passport applications submitted at in-person appointments at passport agencies or through the mail, and for other purposes.
August 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:736
H.R. 9398, known as the 'Passport Processing Efficiency Act,' aims to speed up the processing of U.S. passport applications submitted in person or by mail over those sent by third-party couriers. It requires the Secretary of State to prioritize these applications and report...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9398 wants to make getting a U.S. passport faster for people who apply in person or by mail, instead of through companies that charge money to help. It asks the government to check on these companies and let people complain if they cause problems.
H. R. 9903 — To provide personnel of the Department of Defense with increased access to training and education in artificial intelligence and machine learning, and for other purposes.
October 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,173
H.R. 9903, titled the “Next Generation Military Education Act,” aims to improve the education and training of Defense Department personnel in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). The bill mandates the development and distribution of distance education...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help people in the military learn more about smart computer programs by giving them new classes on how to use them safely and understand them better. It also wants to check how well these classes work and report back to the government.
H. R. 7448 — To direct the Commandant of the Coast Guard to implement a restructuring plan in San Pedro Bay, and for other purposes.
February 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:582
H.R. 7448 instructs the Commandant of the Coast Guard to carry out a plan to restructure federal anchorages in San Pedro Bay, aiming to improve vessel traffic service monitoring. The bill mandates the Coast Guard to study and report on the proximity of anchorage grounds to...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7448 is a plan to make things safer for boats and pipelines near San Pedro Bay by moving places where ships anchor and adding alarms to let people know if a ship gets too close to a pipeline.
H. R. 6614 — An Act To amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 relating to licensing transparency.
September 09, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:630
H.R. 6614 proposes amendments to the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to increase transparency in licensing decisions related to exports. The bill mandates that the Secretary sends a report to specific congressional committees every 90 days. This report should detail license...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to make rules about sending things from the U.S. to other countries clearer by having the people in charge report to Congress regularly. They have to be careful not to share secret stuff with everyone.
H. R. 7213 — An Act To amend the Public Health Service Act to enhance and reauthorize activities and programs relating to autism spectrum disorder, and for other purposes.
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September 19, 2024
Status:Received in Senate
Congress:118
Words:3,132
H.R. 7213, also known as the "Autism CARES Act of 2024," seeks to enhance and reauthorize various activities and programs related to autism spectrum disorder. The bill proposes amendments to the Public Health Service Act to expand research and services, ensure public input,...
Simple Explanation
The "Autism CARES Act of 2024" is a plan to help people with autism by making sure there is more money to study and support them, but some people think it could be clearer about how the money will be spent.
H. R. 7310 — To require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to provide a disclosure notice to homebuyers of properties owned by the Department of Housing and Urban Development that are located in special flood hazard areas, and for other purposes.
February 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:602
H.R. 7310 is designed to help homebuyers by ensuring they are informed about flood risks when purchasing properties owned by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that are located in special flood hazard areas. The bill requires HUD to disclose the estimated...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7310 wants to make sure people know if the houses they are buying from the government might flood a lot, by telling them about flood insurance costs and if the house has been flooded before.
H. R. 8312 — To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a pilot program to permit certain members of the Armed Forces to pre-enroll in the system of annual patient enrollment established and operated under section 1705 of title 38, United States Code.
May 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,121
The Combat Veterans Pre-Enrollment Act of 2024, also known as H. R. 8312, directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to create a pilot program allowing certain active members of the Armed Forces to pre-enroll in the Department of Veterans Affairs' annual...
Simple Explanation
The Combat Veterans Pre-Enrollment Act of 2024 wants to let some soldiers who are about to leave the military sign up early for veteran healthcare. This way, they can get ready to use healthcare services once they are done with their military jobs.
H. R. 4051 — An Act To direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish a task force regarding shark depredation, and for other purposes.
February 05, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:868
H. R. 4051, titled the "SHARKED Act," aims to address shark depredation by directing the Secretary of Commerce to create a task force. This task force will comprise experts and representatives from various relevant sectors, and its duties include improving coordination...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 4051 invites the Secretary of Commerce to create a group to figure out how to stop sharks from messing with fishing, helping people and sharks get along better.
H. R. 7581 — An Act To require the Attorney General to develop reports relating to violent attacks against law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.
May 16, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,032
The bill H. R. 7581, titled the “Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act of 2024,” aims to improve the safety and mental wellness of law enforcement officers by directing the Attorney General to create reports on violent attacks against them. It...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the government to find out how police officers can be safer when people try to hurt them and how to make sure they feel good and supported. They have to do lots of research and tell Congress what they learn, but they haven't decided how much money this will cost yet.
H. R. 6614 — An Act To amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 relating to licensing transparency.
September 10, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:632
H.R. 6614 proposes changes to the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 aimed at increasing transparency in licensing. The bill requires the Secretary to submit reports every 90 days to specific congressional committees. These reports must detail applications, enforcement...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6614 is about making sure everyone knows how the rules for exporting certain items are being followed, by having regular check-ins with special reports, but most of the details in these reports will stay secret except for big-picture numbers.
H. R. 8564 — To require certain elements of the intelligence community to submit to the congressional intelligence committees a report with respect to biotechnology threats, and for other purposes.
May 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:499
H.R. 8564, titled the "Elevating Biotechnology Threats Reporting Act," requires certain intelligence agencies in the U.S. to submit reports to Congress about biotechnology threats by June 30, 2025. These reports must detail any gaps in intelligence activities related to these...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8564 wants people who gather important information about threats to tell the grown-ups in charge about any dangers from scary science called 'biotechnology.' They also need to talk about how they share this important information with others by next June.

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