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  • S. 1201 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for claims of ineffective assistance of counsel in immigration matters, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:826

    S. 1201, titled the "Strengthening Immigration Procedures Act of 2025," aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to address ineffective assistance of counsel in immigration cases. The bill asserts the right of aliens to effective counsel in immigration proceedings...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 1201 is a bill that wants to make sure people have good help from their lawyers when they are dealing with immigration cases. It means that if a lawyer makes big mistakes, people can get another chance to make their case.

  • S. 3698 — To amend title 11, District of Columbia Official Code, to revise references in such title to individuals with intellectual disabilities.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:278

    S. 3698 is a bill that aims to update the language used in the District of Columbia Official Code to refer to individuals with intellectual disabilities. The bill proposes changes in specific sections of the code by replacing outdated terms like "substantially retarded...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 3698 is a bill that wants to change some old and not-so-nice words in the laws for Washington, D.C., about people with intellectual disabilities to make them nicer and more respectful. For example, instead of saying "substantially retarded persons," it says "persons with moderate intellectual disabilities."