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H. RES. 1428 — Supporting the designation of the week of September 15, 2024, through September 21, 2024, as Telehealth Awareness Week.
September 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:246
H. RES. 1428 supports designating the week of September 15, 2024, through September 21, 2024, as "Telehealth Awareness Week." This resolution highlights the importance of telehealth in providing healthcare services and recognizes its impact during and after the COVID-19...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make a special week in September 2024 all about learning and talking about how doctors can help people over the phone or computer, which is called telehealth. It's like a big reminder that sometimes you can see the doctor without leaving home, but they still need to figure out the best way and make sure everyone can do it.
S. RES. 769 — Recognizing the importance of mental health for youth in the United States, and expressing the pressing need for awareness and support for mental health care for children and adolescents.
July 24, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:528
The resolution, S. RES. 769, acknowledges the growing mental health challenges faced by young people in the United States, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. It calls for increased awareness and support for mental health care among children and adolescents. The resolution encourages...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a big reminder for everyone in the country to help kids feel better when they're feeling sad or worried, especially because of the tough times during COVID-19. It says that schools, the government, and local groups should work together to make sure kids get the help they need to feel happy and healthy.
H. R. 10399 — To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to direct the President to end financial assistance for funeral expenses related to the COVID–19 pandemic.
December 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:314
H.R. 10399 proposes to change the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 by instructing the President to stop giving financial help for funeral costs that are connected to the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, the bill amends previous rules that allowed funeral expense assistance...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10399 is a plan to stop giving money to help pay for funerals because of COVID-19. This means people who needed help paying for funerals during the pandemic won't get that help anymore.
S. RES. 548 — Designating the week of February 5 through 9, 2024, as National School Counseling Week.
February 08, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:252
The resolution, S. RES. 548, declares the week of February 5 through 9, 2024, as "National School Counseling Week." It acknowledges the critical role school counselors play in supporting students' academic, social, and personal development, especially in light of mental...
Simple Explanation
National School Counseling Week is like a special party week from February 5 to 9, 2024, where people say thank you to school counselors who help kids with learning, feelings, and planning for the future. This resolution encourages everyone to join in and appreciate how these counselors make schools safer and kids ready for what's next!
S. RES. 840 — Supporting the designation of the week of September 15 through September 21, 2024, as Telehealth Awareness Week.
September 23, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:238
The resolution, S. RES. 840, designates the week of September 15 through September 21, 2024, as "Telehealth Awareness Week." It acknowledges the significant role telehealth played in healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic and afterward, highlighting its impact on Medicare...
Simple Explanation
In 2024, the government wants everyone to know about how doctors and patients can talk using computers and phones, which is called telehealth. They’ve picked a special week in September to help everyone learn about it and make sure more people can use it to see their doctors from anywhere.
H. R. 7704 — To require the Secretary of Education to conduct a study and submit a report on the effect of education policies during the COVID–19 pandemic on the academic achievement and functional performance of students with an individualized education program, and for other purposes.
March 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:753
H.R. 7704 requires the Secretary of Education to study how education policies during the COVID-19 pandemic affected students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). The study will look at academic results and the availability of special education before, during, and...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the Education boss to study how COVID-19 rules affected kids with special learning plans at school, like if it changed how well they did on tests, and then tell the grown-ups in charge what they find out. It's called the "Think DIFFERENTLY About Ending Learning Loss Act."
S. 5372 — To establish an Educational Equity Challenge Grant program administered by the Department of Education.
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November 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:3,234
S. 5372 aims to establish an Educational Equity Challenge Grant program run by the Department of Education. The program would provide grants to schools and educational organizations to implement evidence-based strategies to improve the academic and health outcomes for...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to give money to schools to help kids learn better, especially those who had a tough time during the pandemic. It makes sure that a good part of the money goes to places like small towns and poorer areas, and it checks that the money is used wisely.
H. R. 7028 — To authorize the issuance of visas and admission of certain aliens, and their derivatives, who were selected to apply for diversity immigrant visas but were unable to be issued such visas or be admitted to the United States as a result of certain Presidential Proclamations, and for other purposes.
January 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,563
H.R. 7028, known as the “Keeping Our Promise Act,” is designed to help certain people who won the diversity immigrant visa lottery from 2017 to 2022 but couldn’t get their visas or enter the U.S. because of various Presidential Proclamations or the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7028 is a plan to let certain people who won a special visa to come to the U.S. from 2017 to 2022, but couldn't get it because of certain rules, still have a chance to come if they follow some new steps and rules.
S. RES. 625 — Recognizing the week of March 17 through March 23, 2024, as National Poison Prevention Week and encouraging communities across the United States to raise awareness of the dangers of poisoning and promote poison prevention.
March 23, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:284
The resolution, S. RES. 625, recognizes the week of March 17 through March 23, 2024, as National Poison Prevention Week. It aims to raise awareness about the dangers of poisoning and promote prevention strategies across the United States. The resolution acknowledges the important role of...
Simple Explanation
In March 2024, a special week is set to teach people all over the U.S. how to keep safe from poisons, like harmful chemicals. This resolution wants everyone to learn about poison safety and says thank you to the people who help prevent poison accidents.

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