Search Results for keywords:"data privacy"

Search Results: keywords:"data privacy"

S. 4901 — To require the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere to maintain the National Mesonet Program, and for other purposes.
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July 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,834
S. 4901 aims to ensure the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere continues the National Mesonet Program. This program focuses on improving weather forecasting by using data from various sources like commercial, academic, and other non-government networks. It...
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S. 4901 is a bill that wants the government to keep a special program going that helps make weather forecasts better by using lots of different types of weather data, and it sets aside a lot of money to help do this over the next few years.
H. R. 9996 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements to the laws relating to patient advocacy for patients who receive health care furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
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October 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:798
The H. R. 9996 bill, named the “National Veterans Advocate Act of 2024,” seeks to improve patient advocacy for veterans using the Department of Veterans Affairs' healthcare services. It proposes establishing an independent Office of the National Veterans’ Advocate within the...
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The H. R. 9996 bill wants to help military veterans get better care by creating a special team that gives helpful advice about their healthcare. This team will have its own money to make sure they work well for five years and will share useful information through a website everyone can see.
H. R. 8834 — To establish a Supply Chain Fraud and Theft Task Force.
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June 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,186
H.R. 8834, titled the "Safeguarding Our Supply Chains Act," aims to combat supply chain fraud and theft in the United States. It directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a Supply Chain Crime Coordination Center to collect and analyze data on these crimes. The...
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The bill is like setting up a special team of grown-ups to stop bad guys from stealing things or tricking people in the places where we get our stuff, like stores or delivery trucks. They will have a big pot of money, like treasure, to help them do their job for several years.
S. 2714 — To establish the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource, and for other purposes.
December 17, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:8,718
S. 2714 aims to create the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) with the goal of advancing artificial intelligence (AI) research in the United States. It proposes establishing a network that provides researchers with diverse AI resources, including data,...
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The bill wants to create a special place where people can study and learn about super smart computers, called AI, and make sure everyone, even those who might not have had the same chances before, can join in and help. It wants to make sure this smart computer stuff is safe, fair, and good for everyone, and it also talks about how to make it work without wasting money or being unfair.
S. 4165 — To require the national instant criminal background check system to notify U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the relevant State and local law enforcement agencies whenever information contained in the system indicates that an alien who is illegally or unlawfully in the United States attempted to receive a firearm.
April 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:382
The bill S. 4165, known as the “Illegal Alien NICS Alert Act,” proposes changes to the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act. It requires the national instant criminal background check system to notify U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and relevant state and...
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The bill wants to make sure that when a person who shouldn't be in the country tries to buy a gun, the police and immigration officers are told about it. This way, they can stop the person from getting the gun.
S. 4501 — To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to improve the performance accountability system.
June 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:4,079
The bill S. 4501 aims to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to enhance how performance is measured and reported. It proposes changes to state accountability measures, including redefining primary indicators of performance and establishing clearer standards for...
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The bill S. 4501 wants to make sure the rules for checking how well states help people get jobs are clearer and fairer, kind of like giving all the teams the same rules in a game. But, some states might find it hard because they need to set up new ways to share information and get help if they're having a tough time, and that might be tricky for those who don’t have enough resources yet.
H. R. 7841 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to ensure requests for data on individuals do not pertain to reproductive services.
March 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:807
H. R. 7841 aims to amend title 18 of the United States Code to protect reproductive and sexual health information from being used in legal investigations or proceedings. It requires that any request for wire, oral, or electronic communications explicitly state they will not...
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H. R. 7841 is like a rule saying that when people ask for information, they can't use it to find out private details about someone going to the doctor for things like birth control or getting help with babies. It's about keeping health secrets safe.
S. 5109 — To amend section 3520A of title 44, United States Code, to extend the Chief Data Officer Council's sunset and add new authorities for improving Federal agency data governance, including to enable reliable and secure adoption of emerging technologies and artificial intelligence, and for other purposes.
December 19, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:4,587
The bill, known as the Modernizing Data Practices to Improve Government Act, seeks to amend a section of the United States Code to extend the mandate of the Chief Data Officer Council and enhance data governance within federal agencies. It aims to improve data management by...
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The bill wants to help people in charge of data for the government work together better and keep data safe, especially when using new tech like AI. It suggests new rules and reports to improve how data is managed and shared, but they've got to make it all work without extra money.
S. 4139 — To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to establish a digital skills at work grant program.
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April 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:3,974
S. 4139 aims to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act by establishing a digital skills at work grant program. The bill plans to provide funding to states to improve digital skills for workers, especially those facing employment barriers, to help them succeed in...
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S. 4139 is a plan to help people get better at using computers and technology for their jobs by giving states money to teach these skills, especially to folks who might find it hard to get a job. It also has rules on how the money should be used and checks to make sure it's being spent the right way.
H. R. 8038 — To authorize the President to impose certain sanctions with respect to Russia and Iran, and for other purposes.
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April 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:37,534
The proposed legislation, known as H.R. 8038, aims to empower the U.S. President to impose various sanctions specifically targeting Russia and Iran. The bill outlines comprehensive measures responding to national issues such as fentanyl trafficking and money laundering. It...
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The bill lets the President make rules to stop some countries, like Russia and Iran, from doing bad things like selling drugs or misusing money, and it tries to help places like Ukraine get money to rebuild. But it doesn't say exactly how the money will be handled, which could cause some confusion.
S. 5152 — To establish protections for individual rights with respect to computational algorithms, and for other purposes.
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September 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:12,821
S. 5152, known as the "Artificial Intelligence Civil Rights Act of 2024," aims to protect individual rights concerning the use of computational algorithms. The bill sets rules for developers and deployers of algorithms to prevent discrimination and harm, ensuring fairness,...
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S. 5152 is a proposed law called the "Artificial Intelligence Civil Rights Act of 2024," aiming to keep people safe from unfair computer decisions. It makes sure computer programs are fair, explains how they work, and lets people speak up if something goes wrong with these decisions.
H. R. 8531 — To require the Securities and Exchange Commission to promulgate regulations relating to the disclosure of certain commercial data, and for other purposes.
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May 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,018
H.R. 8531, also known as the "DASHBOARD Act of 2024," requires the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to develop new rules for how companies, known as commercial data operators, share information about the value of the personal data they collect from users. The bill...
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The DASHBOARD Act of 2024 wants companies to tell people how much their information is worth, how it's being used, and let them delete it if they want, while also making sure to show the total value of this data in money terms to make everything clear and fair.
H. R. 7520 — An Act To prohibit data brokers from transferring personally identifiable sensitive data of United States individuals to foreign adversaries, and for other purposes.
March 21, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,726
H.R. 7520, known as the “Protecting Americans’ Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024,” aims to prevent data brokers from sharing sensitive personal information of Americans with foreign adversaries. It makes it illegal for data brokers to sell or give access to such data to any foreign...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to keep people's important information like where they are or their health records safe from foreign countries we don't like. It tells companies not to share this information with them, and if they do, they can get in trouble.
H. R. 7150 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to improve equitable access to certain benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and to improve certain outreach to individuals who served uniformed services and dependents of such individuals, and for other purposes.
September 10, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:2,891
H.R. 7150 aims to enhance equitable access to certain benefits for veterans' survivors by amending title 38 of the United States Code. This bill proposes the collection of demographic data to identify underserved groups among survivors receiving benefits like pensions and...
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This bill wants to make sure that people who are family members of soldiers who have passed away know about and get the help they deserve, like money to help them. It also wants to check who needs the most help, but they have to be careful about not making mistakes or upsetting people while doing this.
H. R. 9379 — To require the heads of certain agencies to disclose information about loans insured and guaranteed by such agencies, and for other purposes.
August 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,084
H. R. 9379, introduced by Mr. Ryan, aims to require certain federal agencies to disclose specific information about loans they insure or guarantee. The bill encourages the Federal Housing Administration and the Department of Veterans Affairs to insure second mortgages, making...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 9379 is a new idea that wants some government groups to share information about money they help people borrow for houses. It also wants to make a list of properties where they help with loans and show it to everyone, but people worry this might share too much personal information.
H. R. 9653 — To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish in the Department of Homeland Security the Early Migration Alert Program, and for other purposes.
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September 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:736
H. R. 9653 proposes to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a program called the Early Migration Alert Program (EMAP) within the Department of Homeland Security. This program aims to improve the sharing of information regarding the movement and release of...
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H.R. 9653 wants to help people in charge know when and where new folks are coming to the country by setting up a special alert system, but there might not be enough money and details to make it work well and keep the information safe.
H. R. 10029 — To establish a national human trafficking database at the Department of Justice, and to incentivize certain State law enforcement agencies to report data to the database.
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October 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,027
H.R. 10029, known as the "National Human Trafficking Database Act," proposes the creation of a national database to track human trafficking incidents. The bill encourages state law enforcement agencies to share data about human trafficking by providing grants through the Office for Victims of...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10029 is a plan to make a big list at the Department of Justice that keeps track of when people are caught for bad things like human trafficking. It also wants to give money to help police share important information so everything is done fairly and carefully.
H. R. 7530 — An Act To limit youth offender status in the District of Columbia to individuals 18 years of age or younger, to direct the Attorney General of the District of Columbia to establish and operate a publicly accessible website containing updated statistics on juvenile crime in the District of Columbia, to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to prohibit the Council of the District of Columbia from enacting changes to existing criminal liability sentences, and for other purposes.
May 16, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,528
The D.C. Criminal Reforms to Immediately Make Everyone Safe Act of 2024 proposes several changes to laws affecting youth offenders in the District of Columbia. It aims to limit youth offender status to those 18 years old or younger, requiring the creation of a website by the...
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The bill wants to make sure that only kids 18 and younger can get special treatment if they break rules. It also asks for a website to show numbers about kids who get in trouble in Washington, D.C., and tries to keep rules about how much trouble someone gets in the same.
H. R. 8648 — To increase the transparency of colleges and universities in carrying out their civil rights responsibilities, and for other purposes.
June 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,591
H.R. 8648, titled the "Civil Rights Protection Act of 2024," aims to enhance the transparency of colleges and universities in managing their civil rights responsibilities, particularly concerning allegations of discrimination under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This bill requires...
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The bill wants colleges to be more open about how they handle discrimination complaints, like when someone feels treated unfairly. It says schools should tell people what's happening with their complaint and keep clear records, while making sure to protect people's private information.
H. R. 7520 — To prohibit data brokers from transferring sensitive data of United States individuals to foreign adversaries, and for other purposes.
March 11, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,708
The H.R. 7520, titled the "Protecting Americans’ Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024," aims to stop data brokers from sharing or selling sensitive information about people in the United States to foreign adversaries. It defines sensitive data to include things like...
Simple Explanation
The "Protecting Americans’ Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024" is a rule that tries to stop people from selling or sharing important information about Americans, like their addresses or phone numbers, with certain countries that might cause problems for the U.S. The government wants to make sure no one cheats with this rule, and they will check to make sure everyone is following it.
H. R. 7359 — To provide a framework for the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection and the Department of Education to coordinate in providing assistance to and serving borrowers seeking to resolve complaints related to their private education or Federal student loans, and for other purposes.
February 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,488
H.R. 7359 aims to create a system for the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection and the Department of Education to work together to help students with complaints about their private or federal student loans. The bill encourages sharing information between the two agencies...
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H.R. 7359 is a plan to help two big helpers, the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection and the Department of Education, work better together to assist students who have problems with their school loans. They will share information safely and decide who handles different types of problems, but they must keep private things secret.
H. R. 10212 — To direct the Federal Communications Commission to provide an online tool that uses artificial intelligence to identify likely scams for the public, and for other purposes.
November 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:407
H. R. 10212, known as the "Spam Communication Assessment and Mitigation Platform Act" or "SCAM Platform Act," aims to make it easier for the public to recognize scams. The bill directs the Federal Communications Commission to create an online tool within a year of the bill's...
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The "SCAM Platform Act" is a plan for the government to make a special computer helper that can tell people if an email or text message might be a trick to steal their money or information. This helper will use super-smart thinking to figure out if something is a bad idea.
H. R. 7109 — An Act To require a citizenship question on the decennial census, to require reporting on certain census statistics, and to modify apportionment of Representatives to be based on United States citizens instead of all individuals.
May 08, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:549
The Equal Representation Act proposes adding a citizenship question to the 2030 decennial census and each census thereafter. This question would allow respondents to indicate whether they and their household members are U.S. citizens. The bill also stipulates that noncitizens...
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The Equal Representation Act says that when counting people every ten years, the U.S. government wants to ask if someone is a citizen or not, and it suggests only counting citizens to decide how many representatives each state gets.
H. R. 9613 — To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to notify the Commissioner of Social Security when there is a change to the citizenship status, status under the immigration laws, or work authorization status of an individual to whom a social security account number has been issued, and to require that an individual be a citizen or national of the United States to receive benefits under the Social Security Act.
September 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:982
H.R. 9613 aims to ensure that the Secretary of Homeland Security informs the Social Security Commissioner about any changes in an individual's citizenship, immigration status, or work authorization, especially for those with a Social Security number. The bill requires that...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9613 wants the government to tell the right office when a person's citizenship or work status changes, and it says only people from the U.S. can get certain benefits like money from Social Security.
S. 4029 — To prohibit the Department of Defense from offering services through, or maintaining a business relationship with, Tutor.com.
March 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:426
S. 4029 seeks to stop the Department of Defense (DoD) from using or forming any business connections with Tutor.com due to concerns that its ownership by a Chinese company, Primavera Capital Group, could risk exposing U.S. military members' personal information to China's...
Simple Explanation
The bill says that the U.S. military can't use a tutoring service called Tutor.com because a Chinese company owns it, and they are worried about keeping military members' information private.
H. R. 7731 — To direct the Secretary of Education to award grants for new agricultural education programs in secondary schools.
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March 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,152
H.R. 7731, known as the “Growing Opportunities in Agriculture Act” or the “GO Ag Act,” directs the Secretary of Education to award grants for new agricultural education programs in secondary schools. These grants, which can last up to five years, are intended to help schools...
Simple Explanation
The "GO Ag Act" wants to give schools money to start new classes about farming. These classes will help kids learn about farming in fun ways and make sure they fit well with local job needs.
S. 3532 — To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of a Task Force on Youth Mental Health Data Integration.
December 14, 2023
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,780
S. 3532 aims to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a Task Force on Youth Mental Health Data Integration. This task force will develop a national strategy to improve data systems for understanding youth mental health needs and services. It will consist of members...
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S. 3532 wants to gather experts and groups to help understand and improve how we keep track of kids' mental health, making sure the information is used carefully and safely. It wants to bring people together to make a smart plan for helping kids feel better, but it will only be around for five years.
H. R. 7274 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for outreach and education to Medicare beneficiaries to simplify access to information for family caregivers through 1–800–MEDICARE, and for other purposes.
February 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,192
H.R. 7274, also known as the “Connecting Caregivers to Medicare Act of 2024,” aims to make it easier for Medicare beneficiaries and their family caregivers to access necessary health information. The bill proposes outreach and education efforts to inform beneficiaries about...
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H.R. 7274 is a plan to help people who use Medicare and their family helpers get important health information more easily through a special phone line and other ways, while also teaching them how to avoid tricksters.
H. R. 9073 — To improve the environmental health outcomes of incarcerated people and carceral facility workers, and for other purposes.
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July 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:9,110
H. R. 9073, titled the "Environmental Health in Prisons Act," aims to improve environmental health conditions for inmates and staff in U.S. correctional facilities. It requires the collection and public sharing of data on environmental stressors and promotes measures like...
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The Environmental Health in Prisons Act is a plan to make sure that people living and working in prisons have cleaner air and water, more natural light, and safer spaces, with rules to share information and help improve these things without getting into trouble for speaking up.
H. RES. 1051 — Recognizing the importance of the national security risks posed by foreign adversary controlled social media applications.
March 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:116
H. RES. 1051 recognizes the national security risks posed by foreign-adversary-controlled social media applications, particularly focusing on TikTok, which is owned by ByteDance, a company with ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The resolution outlines concerns about TikTok collecting...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, Congress is saying that they're worried about apps like TikTok because they might give important secrets to countries that aren't friendly with the United States. But the bill doesn't say exactly what they'll do about it.
H. R. 7537 — To provide for the disclosure and sharing of certain policy and claims information under the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes.
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March 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,059
The bill H.R. 7537, titled the "Flood History Information Act of 2024," aims to enhance the transparency and sharing of data related to flood insurance policies in the United States. It amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to establish a data exchange program,...
Simple Explanation
The Flood History Information Act of 2024 is a bill that wants to make sharing and knowing about flood insurance easier, so people and companies can see how risky a place is for floods. It also lets a special person in charge ask companies to pay for this info but doesn't explain exactly how much or what the money will be used for.
S. 3650 — To amend the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 to improve mapping under the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes.
January 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:785
S. 3650 aims to improve the accuracy of flood maps under the National Flood Insurance Program by amending the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012. This bill proposes that agencies like the Department of Defense and the United States Geological Survey share their...
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The bill S. 3650 wants to make flood maps better by using up-to-date maps and information from different agencies to show where floods might happen, including showing where houses and other places are. This will help people know if they need to get flood insurance to protect their homes.
H. R. 7520 — To prohibit data brokers from transferring sensitive data of United States individuals to foreign adversaries, and for other purposes.
March 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,574
H. R. 7520 aims to prevent data brokers from selling or sharing sensitive personal data of people living in the U.S. with foreign adversaries or entities controlled by them. The bill outlines a variety of data considered sensitive, such as financial and health information,...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7520 is a rule that tries to keep people's private and important information safe by stopping companies from selling or sending it to countries that might be unsafe. It says that certain types of information, like where people are or their health details, need to be kept extra safe and secret.
H. R. 9053 — To require notification of lack of basis for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to have transmitted certain information to the Department of Justice for use by the national instant criminal background check system.
July 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:346
H. R. 9053, titled the "Veterans 2nd Amendment Restoration Act of 2024," requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to notify the Department of Justice when there isn't a valid reason for sharing certain veterans' personal information. Specifically, it addresses cases where...
Simple Explanation
The "Veterans 2nd Amendment Restoration Act of 2024" is a plan that makes sure the people taking care of veterans don't send the wrong information about them to the police background check system if the veteran isn't really sick. It's all about making sure veterans' rights are protected and not wrongly taken away.
H. R. 5535 — To prohibit the Federal Insurance Office of the Department of the Treasury and other financial regulators from collecting data directly from an insurance company.
December 19, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,576
H. R. 5535, titled the "Insurance Data Protection Act," aims to prevent the Federal Insurance Office and other financial regulators from directly collecting data from insurance companies. Instead, they must first seek available information from other federal or state agencies...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 5535 is a proposed law that says government agencies can't get information directly from insurance companies; instead, they have to try to get it from other places first, like other government offices. The bill also makes sure any private information shared stays secret.
S. 5378 — To establish a grant program to facilitate nationwide accessibility and coordination of 211 services relating to developmental disabilities, and for other purposes.
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November 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,887
The EASE with 211 Act, officially known as S. 5378, aims to improve access to 211 services that support individuals with developmental disabilities by establishing a grant program. The program, overseen by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, will fund...
Simple Explanation
The EASE with 211 Act wants to make it easier for people with developmental disabilities to get help by creating a special program that gives grants to improve the 211 hotline, which is like a helpline for finding support and services. It will also set up a group of helpers called navigators to guide people and their families to the right services, especially in places where it's harder to find help.
H. R. 7533 — To improve retrospective reviews of Federal regulations, and for other purposes.
December 18, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,186
H.R. 7533 aims to improve the way federal regulations are reviewed after they have been enacted. The bill mandates that within 180 days of its passing, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget must report on whether agency regulations are available in digital...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7533 is a plan to help the government tidy up its rules by using computers and smart technologies to make sure they are not old-fashioned or confusing, and to teach people how to use these technologies.
S. 4451 — An Act To require the Secretary of the Interior to enter into an agreement with the National Academy of Sciences to carry out a study on reservation systems for Federal land.
December 19, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,272
S. 4451 requires the Secretary of the Interior to partner with the National Academy of Sciences to conduct a study on reservation systems for recreational activities on Federal land. The study aims to explore the effectiveness, challenges, and improvement possibilities of these systems in...
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S. 4451 is a plan for the government to work with scientists to study how people book activities on government land, like national parks, to see if the system can be made better and fairer for everyone. They want to know if everything is working well or if changes are needed, and they'll tell Congress what they find out in a year and a half.
S. 3686 — To prevent anticompetitive conduct through the use of pricing algorithms by prohibiting the use of pricing algorithms that can facilitate collusion through the use of nonpublic competitor data, creating an antitrust law enforcement audit tool, increasing transparency, and enforcing violations through the Sherman Act and Federal Trade Commission Act, and for other purposes.
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January 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,782
The Preventing Algorithmic Collusion Act of 2024 aims to stop companies from using pricing algorithms that could lead to unfair competition by sharing secret competitor data. It requires businesses using such algorithms to provide detailed reports about their algorithms to...
Simple Explanation
The Preventing Algorithmic Collusion Act of 2024 wants to stop companies from secretly working together to set prices using computer programs. It makes companies tell the truth about how they use these programs and punishes them with big fines if they cheat.
H. R. 7789 — To prohibit the Department of Defense from offering services through, or maintaining a business relationship with, Tutor.com.
March 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:422
H.R. 7789 is a bill that seeks to stop the Department of Defense (DoD) from using Tutor.com for providing services or maintaining any business ties with them. This decision comes after Tutor.com was acquired by a Chinese-owned company linked to TikTok's parent company,...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7789 wants to stop the U.S. military from using a tutoring website because the owners might share personal information with a country that could be a risk. This means military families would have to find help from other safe places.
S. 4862 — To ensure that new advances in artificial intelligence are ethically adopted to improve the health of all individuals, and for other purposes.
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July 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,177
S. 4862 aims to ensure the ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare to benefit all individuals. It requires the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to develop resources for AI-driven health research, provide education, and improve clinical research capabilities. The bill...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that using computer smart helpers (AI) in hospitals and for health is done safely and fairly for everyone. It says the hospital people can get a lot of money to help, but they must be careful and smart about how they use it.
S. 4588 — To authorize the Secretary of Defense to develop and implement a process for sharing military service data with States.
June 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:913
S. 4588 aims to create a process for the Department of Defense to securely share military service data with state educational agencies. The goal is to integrate information about high school graduates who join the military into state data systems, allowing for better tracking...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help the military share information about new soldiers with schools in a safe and private way, so schools can know more about them. They will make sure it's all done without showing anyone's names, like a secret code, and will keep everyone's privacy safe.
H. RES. 1600 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the use of artificial intelligence in the financial services and housing industries.
November 26, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:304
H. RES. 1600 expresses the opinion of the House of Representatives on how artificial intelligence (AI) should be used in the financial services and housing industries. The resolution highlights both opportunities and risks associated with AI, including potential bias, data...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a big suggestion list from the House of Representatives about how we should be careful and fair when using smart robots, called artificial intelligence, in banks and houses, to make sure we follow the rules and keep people's information safe. But, it doesn't say exactly how to do this or who should pay for it.
H. R. 8664 — An Act To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis of the Department of Homeland Security to conduct an annual audit of the information systems and bulk data of the Office of Intelligence and Analysis of the Department, and for other purposes.
December 18, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:727
H.R. 8664 aims to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 by requiring the Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis to conduct annual audits of the information systems and bulk data used by the Department of Homeland Security's Office of Intelligence and Analysis. The...
Simple Explanation
The new bill wants to make sure the Department of Homeland Security checks how it uses huge groups of information every year to keep us safe, and it promises to tell Congress how things are going with these checks.
S. 2270 — To establish and maintain a database within each agency for executive branch ethics records of noncareer appointees.
December 17, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:5,695
S. 2270, also known as the “Executive Branch Accountability and Transparency Act of 2024,” aims to create a public database of ethics records for noncareer federal employees. Each federal agency must establish a searchable and accessible online database containing specific...
Simple Explanation
S. 2270 wants the government to make a big online list where people can see important honesty records of certain officials. This way, anyone can check if the officials are working fairly and honestly.
H. R. 7592 — To direct the Librarian of Congress to promote the more cost-effective, efficient, and expanded availability of the Annotated Constitution and pocket-part supplements by replacing the hardbound versions with digital versions.
August 16, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:894
H. R. 7592 aims to make the Annotated Constitution and its supplements more accessible and cost-effective by replacing hardbound editions with digital versions. The Librarian of Congress will be responsible for creating and ensuring the availability of these digital versions...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make a special book about the U.S. Constitution available online instead of in paper form. This means people can read it on computers or tablets, which should be easier and cost less over time.
S. 3888 — To mandate the use of artificial intelligence by Federal agencies to adapt to extreme weather, and for other purposes.
March 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:5,390
S. 3888, titled the “Transformational Artificial intelligence to Modernize the Economy against Extreme Weather Act” or the “TAME Extreme Weather Act,” proposes using artificial intelligence by federal agencies to adapt to extreme weather. The bill outlines the development of AI systems to...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to use smart computer programs to help the government get ready for really bad weather, like storms and fires, by making better predictions and keeping things safe. It also wants to share these weather-predicting tools with others, unless it would make things unsafe to do so.
H. R. 8654 — To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a review of the Homeland Security Information Network, and for other purposes.
August 30, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:512
H.R. 8654, known as the “Streamlining Law Enforcement Information Sharing Act,” instructs the Comptroller General to review the Homeland Security Information Network. The review will analyze how this network is used by various law enforcement agencies, compare it to other tools like...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants someone to look closely at a big computer system that helps the police share information. It checks how well it works, how much it costs, and if it keeps people's personal information safe.
H. R. 9671 — To provide guidance for and investment in the research and development activities of artificial intelligence at the Department of Energy, and for other purposes.
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September 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,993
H.R. 9671 aims to support the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) research at the Department of Energy. The bill focuses on funding and guiding AI tools and systems to improve various scientific, energy, and security missions within the Department. It highlights areas...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like giving the Department of Energy a big pile of money to help them make smart robots and computer systems that can do cool things to save energy and keep things safe. But they have to be careful and make sure they spend the money wisely and share it fairly.
H. R. 7362 — To establish cooperative agreements for wildland fire research, and for other purposes.
February 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:889
H.R. 7362, known as the “Satellites Preventing Agricultural Crises and Emergencies Act of 2024” or the “SPACE Act of 2024,” proposes a plan for the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture to create partnerships with universities for research on wildland fires. The goal is to use satellite data to...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about helping people understand and control wildfires better by using information from satellites in space, and it wants the Secretary of Agriculture to work together with schools to make this happen. It's like asking big brains from different places to team up and use technology to keep forests safe from fires.
H. R. 7502 — To direct the Secretary of Labor to provide for data collection and dissemination of information regarding programs under the national apprenticeship system, and for other purposes.
February 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:904
H. R. 7502, also known as the "Apprenticeship Program National Scorecard Act," aims to improve data collection and sharing for programs under the national apprenticeship system. The bill directs the Secretary of Labor to create a centralized data infrastructure and accessible public website...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7502 is a plan to create a big website where you can learn about jobs that let you earn while you learn, called apprenticeships. The idea is to make it easier for people to find and understand these job programs so they can decide if they want to join.
H. R. 7550 — To require the Secretary of Transportation to establish a mechanism to make helicopter noise complaint data accessible to the Federal Aviation Administration.
March 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:492
H. R. 7550 is a bill introduced to make helicopter noise complaint data more accessible. It requires the Secretary of Transportation to create a system within 180 days that allows the Federal Aviation Administration, helicopter operators in the Washington, DC, area, and the...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make it easier for people to look up complaints about noisy helicopters flying near Washington, DC. It tells a government department to set up a website where people can see this information without reading anyone's personal details.
H. R. 8275 — To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a public blockchain-based system to securely store and share data related to border security, and for other purposes.
May 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,011
H.R. 8275 proposes the establishment of a public blockchain-based system to securely store and share data related to border security. The bill mandates the Secretary of Homeland Security to implement this system within 18 months, aiming to enhance security, improve...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make a special computer system, like using magic blocks, to help keep track of important border information safely and share it with others to make things work better and faster. But some people are worried it might show secret stuff to everyone, which could be a problem.
S. 5401 — To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to establish a grant program for a workforce data quality initiative, and for other purposes.
November 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,852
The bill, S. 5401, aims to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to establish a grant program for enhancing workforce data quality. It proposes creating a competitive grant system for state agencies to develop systems that integrate data from education and...
Simple Explanation
The Senate has a new plan, S. 5401, to help make job and school data better so that people and companies can find the right jobs and workers more easily. It wants states to work together and get money to build good systems that keep information safe and help kids and grown-ups learn in the best way possible.
H. R. 8020 — To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to publish data on the Unaccompanied Children Program.
April 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,341
H. R. 8020, titled the “Transparency for Unaccompanied Children Act,” aims to compel the Secretary of Health and Human Services to regularly release data about the Unaccompanied Children Program online. This bill specifies that various categories of data, such as the number...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 8020, called the “Transparency for Unaccompanied Children Act,” wants to make sure that important information about the care of kids who come to the country without parents is shared online every month. This helps people see how these kids are doing and who is looking after them.
H. R. 9443 — To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to share food safety information with State, local, Tribal, and Territorial authorities, and for other purposes.
August 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:771
H. R. 9443 aims to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow the Secretary of Health and Human Services to share food safety information with State, local, Tribal, and Territorial authorities. The bill specifies what types of unredacted information can be...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 9443 is a proposed rule that would let health officials share important food safety information with local leaders, like how to stop food sickness, but they need to be careful not to share too much or mishandle the data.
H. R. 7117 — To limit Federal law enforcement use of data from motor vehicle event data recorders, and for other purposes.
January 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:841
H.R. 7117, also known as the “Driver Data Control Act of 2024,” aims to restrict the use of data from motor vehicle event data recorders by federal law enforcement and others without the owner's consent. Data can be accessed by law enforcement only with a valid search...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7117 is like a special rule that says police and other people can't look at the data from your car's "black box" without asking for permission, unless they really, really need to for emergencies, and the insurance companies can't look at it unless you say it's okay.
S. 5433 — To provide consumers with the right to delete their genomic data, and for other purposes.
December 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,600
S. 5433, titled the “Genomic Data Protection Act,” aims to give consumers the right to delete their genomic data collected by direct-to-consumer genomic testing companies. The bill requires these companies to establish procedures that allow consumers to access their genomic...
Simple Explanation
The "Genomic Data Protection Act" lets people ask companies to delete their DNA information if they used them to get DNA tests. This means if you don't want them to keep your DNA stuff, you can tell them to erase it, and they have to let you know if things change.
S. 59 — To implement merit-based reforms to the civil service hiring system that replace degree-based hiring with skills- and competency-based hiring.
December 02, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:7,208
The bill, titled the "Chance to Compete Act of 2024," aims to reform the federal civil service hiring system by shifting from a degree-based approach to a skills- and competency-based model. It emphasizes the use of technical assessments created by subject matter experts to evaluate...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to hire government workers based on what they can do and what they know instead of what degree or diploma they have. It plans to use tests to check people's skills and asks different agencies to work together to do this better.
H. R. 4755 — An Act To support research on privacy enhancing technologies and promote responsible data use, and for other purposes.
April 30, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,168
H. R. 4755 aims to support research on privacy-enhancing technologies and promote responsible data use. The bill instructs the National Science Foundation to fund research on technologies for protecting individuals’ privacy when data is collected, stored, and used. It...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 4755 is a bill that asks for special studies to find new ways to keep people's personal information safe when it's collected and used. It wants different parts of the government to work together to make sure everyone's data stays private and is used responsibly.
S. 5319 — To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis of the Department of Homeland Security to conduct an annual audit of the information systems and bulk data of the Office of Intelligence and Analysis of the Department, and for other purposes.
December 19, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,175
S. 5319 seeks to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Department of Homeland Security's Office of Intelligence and Analysis to perform an annual audit of its information systems and bulk data. The bill further mandates that the Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis...
Simple Explanation
S. 5319 is like a rule for a big office to check its computer data every year and tell some important people what they found, so everything stays safe and honest. It's like making sure all their toys are clean and work well, but there are some parts that are not very clear, like what exactly needs checking.
H. R. 670 — To amend title IV of the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a clearinghouse on intellectual disabilities, and for other purposes.
December 16, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:950
H.R. 670, also known as the "Think Differently Database Act," aims to establish a publicly accessible website to share information and resources for individuals with disabilities, as well as their caregivers and families. The Secretary of Health and Human Services is tasked...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 670 wants to make a special website that helps people with disabilities and their families find information and help easily. The website will tell them about who can get Medicaid, how to contact their state offices, and how long it might take for aid to arrive.
H. R. 7527 — An Act To direct the United States Postal Service to issue regulations requiring Postal Service employees and contractors to report to the Postal Service traffic crashes involving vehicles carrying mail that result in injury or death, and for other purposes.
May 07, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:956
H.R. 7527, also known as the "Mail Traffic Deaths Reporting Act of 2024," requires the United States Postal Service to create regulations for reporting traffic crashes involving vehicles carrying mail that result in injuries or deaths. Postal Service employees and contractors...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7527 is a new rule that says if a mail truck gets into an accident and someone gets hurt or worse, the people working with the mail need to tell the Postal Service right away, and they will keep track of all these accidents in a safe way so they can learn and help make things safer.
S. 4230 — To improve the tracking and processing of security and safety incidents and risks associated with artificial intelligence, and for other purposes.
May 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,380
The bill, titled the Secure Artificial Intelligence Act of 2024, aims to improve how security and safety incidents related to artificial intelligence are tracked and managed. It proposes creating a voluntary database to record these incidents and involves multiple agencies,...
Simple Explanation
The Secure Artificial Intelligence Act of 2024 wants to help keep people safe by making sure robots and smart computers don't cause problems. It plans to set up a special team and create a list where people can tell about any issues with these smart machines.
S. 3975 — To require companies to receive consent from consumers to having their data used to train an artificial intelligence system.
March 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,171
S. 3975 is a bill introduced in the United States Congress that requires companies to obtain consent from consumers if they want to use the consumers' data to train artificial intelligence (AI) systems. Companies must clearly explain how the data will be used, and consumers...
Simple Explanation
S. 3975 is a rule that makes sure companies must ask people if it's okay to use their information to teach computers how to learn. If a person changes their mind, they can ask the company to stop using their info.
H. R. 9620 — To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize a grant program to assist State and local law enforcement agencies in purchasing body-worn cameras and securely storing and maintaining recorded data for law enforcement officers.
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September 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,818
H.R. 9620, titled the “Police Creating Accountability by Making Effective Recording Available Act of 2024,” aims to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to create a grant program for body-worn cameras for law enforcement. The bill provides funding to...
Simple Explanation
The "Police Creating Accountability by Making Effective Recording Available Act of 2024" is a plan to help police officers get cameras they wear on their uniforms to record what they do, and it also helps them keep the videos safe and secure. The plan gives money to police departments to buy these cameras, but there are some questions about how the money is given out and if privacy is protected.
H. R. 8818 — To provide Americans with foundational data privacy rights, create strong oversight mechanisms, and establish meaningful enforcement, and for other purposes.
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June 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:36,517
H.R. 8818, also known as the American Privacy Rights Act of 2024, establishes rights for Americans related to data privacy. It creates oversight mechanisms and enforces strong privacy protections, focusing on transparency, individual control over personal data, and...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8818, called the American Privacy Rights Act of 2024, is like a big rulebook that helps protect people's personal data and says companies have to ask for permission to use it, especially for kids, and makes sure everyone follows the same privacy rules all over the country. It also plans to use money from penalties to help people whose data was mishandled and teach others how to protect their data better.
S. 5060 — To reauthorize the PROTECT Our Children Act of 2008, and for other purposes.
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September 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,815
The bill S. 5060, titled the “PROTECT Our Children Reauthorization Act of 2024,” seeks to renew and update the PROTECT Our Children Act of 2008. It proposes changes to improve the prevention of child exploitation by extending the National Strategy for Child Exploitation from...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to keep kids safe by making sure special groups that catch bad people on the internet have enough money and tools to do their job well. It changes some rules and decides how the money should be shared to help these groups work better.
S. 5282 — To restrict car manufacturers and other companies from selling consumer car-related data, increase transparency regarding data practices, and for other purposes.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,491
S. 5282, titled the "Car Privacy Rights Act of 2024," is a bill that aims to protect consumer car-related data. It prohibits car manufacturers and other companies from sharing or selling this data without first notifying consumers and obtaining their explicit consent. The bill also requires...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to make sure that before car companies can share or sell information about a person's car, they have to tell the person and get permission first. It also says that companies have to be clear about how they use this information, and there are rules to make sure they're doing it the right way.
H. R. 7527 — To direct the United States Postal Service to issue regulations requiring Postal Service employees and contractors to report to the Postal Service traffic crashes involving vehicles carrying mail that result in injury or death, and for other purposes.
March 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:997
H.R. 7527 requires the United States Postal Service to create rules for reporting traffic crashes involving mail-carrying vehicles that result in injury or death. Postal employees and contractors must report such incidents to the Postal Service within three days. The Postal...
Simple Explanation
The bill says if a mail truck crashes and someone gets hurt or worse, the workers need to tell the Postal Service within three days. They will keep a list of all these crashes and share a report each year.
H. R. 9517 — To direct the Secretary of Education to deem each month for which certain Federal student loans are in deferment during a period of active duty service as months counted toward public service loan forgiveness, and for other purposes.
September 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:760
H.R. 9517 aims to assist military members with student loan forgiveness. It requires that any month a federal student loan is deferred during active duty service counts toward the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. The bill also mandates collaboration between the...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9517 wants to help soldiers by counting the time they pause paying back their student loans when they're on duty as part of the time needed to forgive their loans. It also asks important people to work together to make sure this happens smoothly and safely.

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