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Search Results: keywords:"constitutional rights"

H. R. 10310 — To amend title 28, United States Code, to establish a procedure to dismiss and deter strategic lawsuits against public participation, and for other purposes.
December 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,419
H.R. 10310, called the "Free Speech Protection Act," aims to change the U.S. legal code to help protect people from strategic lawsuits against public participation, often known as SLAPPs. These lawsuits are typically used to intimidate or silence individuals or groups exercising their...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10310 is like a helper that tries to stop bullies from using lawsuits to scare people who are just speaking their minds. It sets up a fast way to get rid of these mean lawsuits so everyone can keep talking freely.
H. RES. 1332 — Encouraging the celebration of the month of June as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month.
June 28, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:784
H. RES. 1332 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives that encourages the celebration of June as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month. It acknowledges the historical struggles and achievements of the LGBTQIA+ community, including significant events like the Stonewall Inn...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 1332 is about celebrating June as a special month called "Pride Month" to remember and learn about LGBTQIA+ people, their history, and the challenges they face. It says that everyone should be treated fairly no matter who they love or who they are, and encourages people to learn more about this community's important role in history.
H. RES. 1267 — Supporting the Second Amendment’s guarantee that the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed, and opposing the Biden administration’s efforts to undermine that guarantee at every opportunity.
May 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:387
H. RES. 1267 is a resolution that voices support for the Second Amendment, which protects the right of American citizens to keep and bear arms. It criticizes the Biden administration's actions and policies, accusing them of attempting to undermine this constitutional right. The resolution...
Simple Explanation
This paper is telling everyone that some people in the government want to make sure people can always have and use their own "pew-pew toys" (guns) because they believe that's what the rules say. It also says they really don’t like the current boss's team because they think these people are trying to make it harder for folks to have these "toys."
H. RES. 1218 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress recognizes the unseen sacrifices and countless contributions of the Southwest Florida law enforcement community.
May 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:236
H. RES. 1218 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives acknowledging the efforts and sacrifices of law enforcement officers in Southwest Florida. The House of Representatives expresses its gratitude and appreciation for the officers' dedication to keeping the community safe...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 1218 is a special thank-you note from the House of Representatives to police officers in Southwest Florida, telling them how much their hard work and bravery are appreciated, especially during a week when everyone celebrates and honors police officers.
S. 4940 — To provide a civil remedy for an individual whose rights have been violated by a person acting under Federal authority, and for other purposes.
August 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:212
S. 4940, known as the "Bivens Act of 2024," aims to allow individuals to seek legal action if their rights are violated by someone acting under federal authority. The bill proposes to amend Section 1979 of the Revised Statutes (42 U.S.C. 1983) to include...
Simple Explanation
Imagine if someone working for the U.S. government does something that breaks your rights. This bill lets you ask a court to help you with that, just like you could if someone working for a state did the same thing.
H. CON. RES. 111 — Providing for certain procedures for bringing debate to a close on any question in the House of Representatives and Senate, and for other purposes.
June 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:360
H. CON. RES. 111, also known as the "Majority Rule Resolution," proposes a change in the procedures for ending debates in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate. The resolution suggests that neither chamber should require more than a simple majority of members present...
Simple Explanation
The "Majority Rule Resolution" is about changing the rules for how Congress stops talking about ideas, making it so they only need half-plus-one of the people in the room to agree to stop talking, instead of needing more. It's like when playing a game with friends, and instead of everyone having to agree to end the game, just a little over half needs to say it's time to stop.
H. R. 7873 — To enforce the requirement that the National Instant Criminal Background Check System make a final disposition of requests to correct its records within 60 days, and for other purposes.
April 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,127
H. R. 7873, known as the “Firearm Due Process Protection Act,” seeks to ensure that the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) resolves requests to correct its records within 60 days. The bill mandates expedited hearings for individuals contesting NICS...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7873 is a law that wants to make sure people can get mistakes fixed quickly when they try to buy a gun. It says the people who check if someone can buy a gun have to fix any errors in 60 days, and they need to prove why someone shouldn't get a gun if there's a problem.
H. R. 3724 — To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit recognized accrediting agencies and associations from requiring, encouraging, or coercing institutions of higher education to meet any political litmus test or violate any right protected by the Constitution as a condition of accreditation.
April 23, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,031
H.R. 3724, titled the "Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2023," aims to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965. The bill seeks to ensure that accrediting agencies for colleges and universities do not require these institutions to endorse specific political,...
Simple Explanation
In simple terms, the bill makes sure that colleges and universities don’t have to choose sides or take certain beliefs to get approved, and it also allows them to keep their religious rules.
H. RES. 34 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Federal Government should drop all charges against Edward Snowden.
January 13, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:205
H. RES. 34 expresses the opinion of the House of Representatives that the U.S. government should drop all charges against Edward Snowden. The resolution points out that the National Security Agency's (NSA) bulk collection of telephone records was illegal and unconstitutional....
Simple Explanation
The House of Representatives wants the government to forgive Edward Snowden, who told everyone about secret phone spying, because they think he helped us by saving the country from doing something bad.
H. RES. 50 — Recognizing that article I, section 10 of the United States Constitution explicitly reserves to the States the sovereign power to repel an invasion and defend their citizenry from the overwhelming and imminent danger posed by paramilitary, narco-terrorist cartels, terrorists and criminal actors who seized control of our southern border.
January 16, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:525
H. RES. 50 is a resolution that acknowledges the authority of U.S. states to defend themselves against dangers such as illegal immigration and crime, especially when the federal government fails to adequately protect them. It highlights persistent challenges faced by southern border states,...
Simple Explanation
The resolution says that states like Texas and Arizona can protect themselves from bad people coming over the border if the government isn't doing a good enough job. It also says that they think the government could do a better job keeping everyone safe.
S. 5438 — To amend title 28, United States Code, to establish a procedure to dismiss and deter strategic lawsuits against public participation, and for other purposes.
December 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,415
S. 5438, also known as the "Free Speech Protection Act," aims to amend title 28 of the United States Code to prevent and dismiss strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs). The bill outlines new legal procedures that allow individuals or organizations to file...
Simple Explanation
The Free Speech Protection Act wants to help people who are speaking out by stopping some unfair lawsuits made to scare or quiet them, like big bullies trying to use the law to make people quiet. It sets up special rules to stop these bad lawsuits quickly and make sure the person winning doesn’t have to pay lots of lawyer fees.
H. R. 9355 — To enact House Resolution 895, One Hundred Tenth Congress, (establishing the Office of Congressional Ethics) into permanent law.
August 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:391
H.R. 9355 aims to make House Resolution 895 from the One Hundred Tenth Congress a permanent law, which established the Office of Congressional Ethics. This bill proposes some changes, such as treating the Office as a standing committee, allowing members to serve an extra term, and ensuring...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9355 wants to make sure that the group keeping an eye on how Congress behaves becomes officially permanent and bigger by letting people serve longer, making sure everyone can have a lawyer, and explaining their rights.

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