Search Results: keywords:"corruption"

  • S. 1651 — To encourage increased trade and investment between the United States and the countries in the Western Balkans, and for other purposes.
    Status:Reported to Senate
    Words:18,401

    The Western Balkans Democracy and Prosperity Act aims to boost trade and investment between the United States and the countries in the Western Balkans, such as Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia. The bill outlines initiatives to...

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    The Western Balkans Democracy and Prosperity Act is a plan for the United States to help countries like Albania and Serbia become stronger by trading more, sharing ideas, and being good friends. It wants everyone to play fair, be safe online, and use less Russian energy.

  • H. R. 7290 — To prohibit corruption in the office of any State or local chief prosecutor.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:180

    The H. R. 7290 bill, also known as the "Against Federal Funds for Allowing Inappropriate Relationships Act" or the "AFFAIR Act," aims to combat corruption in the offices of state or local chief prosecutors. It proposes that federal funds should not be awarded to these offices...

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    The H. R. 7290 bill, also called the "AFFAIR Act," says that if anyone in charge of the rules is caught doing something wrong or illegal, their office can't get any money from the big government. This helps make sure they follow the rules and don’t do naughty things.

  • S. RES. 767 — Commemorating 175 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and the Republic of Guatemala.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:447

    The Senate resolution S. RES. 767 commemorates 175 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and the Republic of Guatemala. It celebrates the contributions of Guatemalans and Guatemalan-Americans in the United States and recognizes Ambassador Francisco Villagrán...

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    The resolution is a special message from the Senate celebrating 175 years of friendship between the United States and Guatemala, thanking people from Guatemala for their help, and promising to work together to make things better in areas like the economy and safety.

  • H. RES. 1313 — Condemning the illegitimate regime of Nicolás Maduro in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:313

    H. RES. 1313 is a resolution condemning the regime of Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela and calling it illegitimate due to its corruption and anti-democratic practices. The resolution urges Venezuela to hold free and fair elections where all opposition candidates can participate,...

    Simple Explanation

    H. RES. 1313 is like a big letter from the US Congress saying that they think the leader of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, is not playing fair and should let everyone have a fair chance to vote in an election. They also say if he doesn't, there might be consequences like tougher rules or penalties.

  • S. 4425 — To support democracy and the rule of law in Georgia, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:7,617

    The S. 4425 bill, known as the "Georgian People’s Act," aims to support democracy and the rule of law in Georgia. It outlines U.S. policies to enhance democratic institutions, address corruption, and support Georgia’s aspirations for joining the European Union and NATO. The...

    Simple Explanation

    The Georgian People’s Act is about helping people in Georgia by supporting fair leaders, fighting against corruption, and making sure the country can be friends with places like Europe and NATO. It also talks about using $50 million to help these efforts, but it wants to make sure the money is used wisely and not wasted.

  • H. R. 6245 — An Act To require the Secretary of the Treasury to report on financial institutions’ involvement with officials of the Iranian Government, and for other purposes.
    Status:Referred in Senate
    Words:2,408

    H.R. 6245, titled the "Holding Iranian Leaders Accountable Act of 2023," requires the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury to periodically report on the financial ties between U.S. or foreign financial institutions and key Iranian officials, including involvement in corrupt or...

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    H.R. 6245 wants the Treasury Secretary to check if banks are secretly helping important people in Iran do bad things with money and make sure they stop unless they work with the U.S., with some exceptions for helping people and safety.

  • S. 3854 — To combat transnational repression abroad, to strengthen tools to combat authoritarianism, corruption, and kleptocracy, to invest in democracy research and development, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:6,320

    S. 3854, titled the "International Freedom Protection Act," aims to address various global challenges linked to authoritarian regimes. The bill seeks to combat transnational repression, strengthen tools against authoritarianism, promote transparency, and fight corruption and...

    Simple Explanation

    The International Freedom Protection Act is like a big plan to help people around the world be free and safe from unfair leaders, making sure that everyone plays fair and kind in the big world playground.

  • S. 4688 — To require the designation in the National Security Council of a coordinator for combating foreign kleptocracy and corruption, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:850

    S. 4688, known as the “Counter Kleptocracy Coordination Act of 2024,” proposes to create a special position within the National Security Council to tackle foreign corruption and kleptocracy. This bill requires the President to appoint an officer responsible for assessing...

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    S. 4688 wants to create a new job to help the U.S. government work together to stop bad guys in other countries from stealing money. This person would make sure everyone is doing their part and tell the government leaders how they are doing once a year.

  • S. 3854 — To combat transnational repression abroad, to strengthen tools to combat authoritarianism, corruption, and kleptocracy, to invest in democracy research and development, and for other purposes.
    Status:Reported to Senate
    Words:11,711

    S. 3854 aims to address transnational oppression and bolster strategies against authoritarian regimes, corruption, and kleptocracy. It proposes to enhance resources for democracy research and development, improve tools for combating authoritarianism, and strengthen measures...

    Simple Explanation

    This bill is about stopping bad behavior by powerful people in other countries and helping to make sure everyone can be free and fair. It wants to make sure people can't use technology to do mean things and that people who are locked up unfairly get help.

  • S. RES. 741 — Condemning the illegitimate regime of Nicolás Maduro in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:311

    S. RES. 741 condemns the regime of Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela, describing it as illegitimate and corrupt. It outlines the numerous sanctions imposed by the United States against Maduro and his supporters due to their criminal and anti-democratic actions, such as human rights...

    Simple Explanation

    This bill is like saying, "Hey, we don't like the leader in Venezuela because he cheats and is mean, so we want them to have fair elections and might punish them more if they don't."