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H. R. 9725 — To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of Defense to carry out programs to provide to certain veterans who are women a compensation benefit and an upgrade to the discharge status of such veterans, and for other purposes.
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September 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:907
H.R. 9725, also known as the “Women Involuntarily Separated Earning Remittance Act of 2024” or the “WISER Act of 2024,” aims to support certain women veterans. This bill instructs the Secretaries of Veterans Affairs and Defense to create programs that provide a one-time...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about helping women who were in the military and had to leave because of certain rules. It gives them $25,000 and tries to make their records look better, so they have more opportunities in the future.
H. R. 8034 — Making emergency supplemental appropriations to respond to the situation in Israel and for related expenses for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
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April 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:5,068
H.R. 8034 is a bill that provides emergency supplemental appropriations to address the situation in Israel for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024. It allocates additional funds for the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security to support Israel's defense needs,...
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H.R. 8034 is a bill that gives extra money to help Israel with its defense and support people affected by the current situation. It provides money to buy defense equipment and assist people who need help, but some people worry that there aren't enough rules to make sure the money is used properly.
H. R. 9903 — To provide personnel of the Department of Defense with increased access to training and education in artificial intelligence and machine learning, and for other purposes.
October 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,173
H.R. 9903, titled the “Next Generation Military Education Act,” aims to improve the education and training of Defense Department personnel in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). The bill mandates the development and distribution of distance education...
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The bill wants to help people in the military learn more about smart computer programs by giving them new classes on how to use them safely and understand them better. It also wants to check how well these classes work and report back to the government.
S. 5382 — To require nominees for certain senior positions in the Department of Defense, the Department of State, the Department of the Treasury, and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to publicly disclose information about recent financial transactions with foreign governments.
November 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,244
S. 5382 requires individuals nominated for senior positions in the Department of Defense, Department of State, Department of the Treasury, and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to publicly disclose information about their financial dealings with foreign...
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The bill wants people who are chosen for important jobs in different government offices to tell everyone if they've made money from other countries in the last five years. This helps people know who might be influenced by other countries.
H. CON. RES. 134 — Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of the bill H.R. 5009.
December 12, 2024
Status:Received in Senate
Congress:118
Words:154
H. CON. RES. 134 directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to change the official description of the bill H.R. 5009. The revised title will emphasize authorizing funds for military and defense-related activities for fiscal year 2025, including construction and...
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The bill is about changing the name of a big plan so it clearly says it's for military and defense projects in 2025. It makes sure money is used to build things and hire people for defense work.
H. R. 9186 — To amend title 10, United States Code, to ensure that medical records of the Department of Defense indicate the organizational affiliation of certain health care providers.
July 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:359
H.R. 9186, known as the “Private Smither Act of 2024,” aims to modify title 10 of the United States Code. The bill requires the Department of Defense to include information about the organizational affiliation of certain healthcare providers in its medical records. This applies to healthcare...
Simple Explanation
The Private Smither Act of 2024 wants doctors' notes used by the military to show if a doctor is a regular worker or just helping out, like a visiting helper.
S. 5409 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income gain from the sale of qualified real property interests acquired under the authority of the Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) program administered by the Department of Defense pursuant to section 2684a of title 10, United States Code, and for other purposes.
December 03, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:935
The bill S. 5409 aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from taxable income any profits gained from selling certain types of real estate under the Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) program managed by the Department of Defense. The REPI...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to let people who sell certain types of land for a special military program keep all the money they make from the sale without paying taxes on it. It's about helping the military and the environment, but some of the rules are a bit tricky and hard to understand.
H. R. 10166 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to designate a Coordinator for Engagement with PFAS-impacted defense communities.
November 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:348
H.R. 10166 aims to have the Secretary of Defense appoint a Coordinator to engage with communities affected by PFAS, which are harmful chemical substances. This Coordinator will work to improve how the Department of Defense communicates and educates these impacted communities....
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H.R. 10166 is a plan to have someone from the military work with towns and places affected by bad chemicals called PFAS. This person will help explain what the military is doing to clean these chemicals and make sure everyone is working well together.
H. R. 8036 — Making emergency supplemental appropriations for assistance for the Indo-Pacific region and for related expenses for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
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April 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,112
H. R. 8036 is a bill aimed at providing emergency supplemental appropriations for the Indo-Pacific region for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024. It allocates funds to various sectors including the Department of Defense, the Department of State, and international...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8036 is a plan by Congress to spend a lot of money helping countries in Asia feel safer and stronger, mainly by giving more money to the military and improving submarine factories.
H. R. 7843 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the United States Environmental Protection Agency and Guam Environmental Protection Agency to conduct necessary environmental inspections at military instillations in Guam.
March 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:272
H.R. 7843 aims to have the Secretary of Defense form an agreement with both the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Guam EPA. The goal is to conduct essential environmental inspections at U.S. military installations in Guam. This agreement would allow...
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H.R. 7843 wants the people in charge of the military and the environment in the U.S. and Guam to work together to check and make sure military bases in Guam are not hurting the environment. They might also pay each other for help with these checks.
H. RES. 1287 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8070) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2025 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year; relating to the consideration of House Report 118–527 and an accompanying resolution; and for other purposes.
June 11, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,167
H. RES. 1287 lays out the rules for how the House of Representatives will discuss and potentially amend the bill H.R. 8070. This bill focuses on authorizing the spending needed for military activities by the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 1287 is a plan for how lawmakers will talk about and possibly change a big rule about money for soldiers and their work in the year 2025, but it uses tricky words that might make it hard for people to understand.
H. R. 9494 — Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2025, and for other purposes.
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September 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:9,980
H.R. 9494 is a legislative proposal that seeks to make continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2025, ensuring that government programs and activities keep receiving funding at the levels established in the previous year until March 28, 2025, unless a new appropriations...
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H.R. 9494 is a plan to keep paying for important government activities until they figure out a new plan for the next year. It includes extra money for things like building submarines and helping with disasters and makes sure only people who are allowed can sign up to vote in big elections.
H. R. 7603 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to ensure that the audit of the financial statements of the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2024 is conducted using technology that uses artificial intelligence, and for other purposes.
March 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:481
H.R. 7603 instructs the Secretary of Defense to ensure that the Department of Defense's financial statements for fiscal year 2024 are audited using technology that incorporates artificial intelligence. The bill requires the development and use of AI technology to improve the...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure the Department of Defense uses smart technology, like robots, to check their money books. If the robots find extra money from mistakes, that money will help pay off the country's debt.
S. RES. 921 — Remembering the December 6, 2019, terrorist attack at Naval Air Station Pensacola and commemorating those who lost their lives, and those who were injured, in the line of duty.
December 03, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:352
The resolution, known as S. RES. 921, is from the 118th Congress and commemorates the 5-year anniversary of the December 6, 2019, terrorist attack at Naval Air Station Pensacola. It honors the three servicemembers who lost their lives and the individuals injured, recognizing them and others...
Simple Explanation
This resolution remembers the heroes and victims of a bad event that happened 5 years ago at a military base called Naval Air Station Pensacola. It honors those who helped and got hurt, thanks helpers like police, and talks about making sure bases are safer now.
H. R. 7245 — To provide supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2024, and for other purposes.
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February 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:8,663
H.R. 7245 provides supplemental funding for fiscal year 2024 primarily to support the U.S. Department of Defense, Department of Energy, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Health and Human Services, and the Department of State. The funds address a variety of needs including...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7245 is a plan to give extra money to help with important work like supporting the army, helping people who had to leave their homes, and giving aid to other countries in need. But some parts of the plan have people worried about making sure the money is used wisely and not wasted.
S. 5276 — To require a roadmap for the future desired state for the solid rocket motor (SRM) industrial base, and for other purposes.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:858
S. 5276, also known as the "Solid Propulsion Enhancement and Advancement for Readiness Act of 2024" or the "SPEAR Act of 2024," mandates the creation of a roadmap to enhance the solid rocket motor (SRM) industrial base. The roadmap, to be submitted by March 1, 2025, will...
Simple Explanation
The "SPEAR Act of 2024" is like a plan to make sure that rocket builders have a good future, where the right people figure out how to make rockets even better, find new ways to pay for them, and check how the choices they make could improve everything, to help keep everyone safe.
H. R. 9286 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to expedite the implementation of early actions to mitigate the migration of groundwater contaminated by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances from a source located on a military installation to protect or minimize the effects on groundwater, surface water, underground sources of drinking water, and sediment, and for other purposes.
August 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,246
H.R. 9286, known as the “Accelerating DoD PFAS Cleanups Act of 2024,” mandates the Secretary of Defense to speed up measures to control the spread of groundwater contaminated by PFAS from military sites. The bill outlines steps for evaluation and assessment of these sites to...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9286 is a new rule that wants the military to quickly clean up harmful chemicals in water near their bases. It also says they should tell people nearby and give them clean water if needed.
H. R. 9445 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to replace certain syringes of the Department of Defense.
August 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:861
H.R. 9445, titled the “Safe Military Medical Equipment Act,” requires the Secretary of Defense to develop a plan to replace certain medical syringes used by the Department of Defense. This plan focuses on syringes that have been flagged by the FDA for safety concerns or...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, the boss of the military has to make a plan to switch out some syringes that could be dangerous with new, safer ones made in the U.S. or by friendly countries. They need to tell the people in charge how many syringes need changing and how they'll do it.
H. R. 8070 — To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2025 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.
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April 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:6,920
H. R. 8070, titled the "Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement Act," is a bill introduced to Congress that aims to allocate funds for military activities in 2025 and address various needs of the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy. The bill proposes reforms...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 8070 is a plan to spend money to help soldiers live better by giving them more money for their homes, making it easier for their families to find jobs and good child care, and fixing places where they live and work. But, some worry it might cost too much and not have clear rules on how to spend the money fairly.
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...
Simple Explanation
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. 9628 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to collaborate with a federally funded research and development center to assess the biotechnology capabilities of adversaries of the United States, and for other purposes.
September 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:685
The ACTIVATE Act directs the Secretary of Defense to collaborate with a federally funded research and development center to assess the biotechnology capabilities of adversaries like China, Iran, and the Russian Federation. This involves evaluating scientific topics related to...
Simple Explanation
The ACTIVATE Act wants the Secretary of Defense to work with a special research group to check how good other countries are at using biotechnology, like China and Russia, and to share what they find by the end of 2025. This is to help make sure the U.S. knows what's going on and can keep up with any new technology in this area.
S. 4511 — To provide for the crediting of funds received by the National Guard Bureau as reimbursement from States.
June 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:352
S. 4511 is a bill designed to allow the National Guard Bureau to keep and use funds it receives from states as reimbursement for using military property. The bill makes it possible for these funds to be credited back to either the original account used for the expenditures or...
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The bill lets the National Guard keep money given back to them by states when they use military stuff. This money can then be used to fix and take care of their equipment.
H. R. 9297 — To prohibit the Department of Defense from acquiring certain information technology products manufactured by certain foreign companies, and for other purposes.
August 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:772
H. R. 9297, also known as the “Secure DOD Act,” aims to protect U.S. national security by prohibiting the Department of Defense from buying information technology products made by companies associated with certain foreign countries, specifically China. There are exceptions...
Simple Explanation
The Secure DOD Act is a rule that says the U.S. military can't buy computer stuff from certain countries like China, but there are some exceptions like needing special parts or if it's something already agreed upon.
H. R. 9335 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a pilot program to provide services from midwives to covered beneficiaries under the TRICARE program.
August 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:805
H. R. 9335 is a bill proposing a pilot program for the U.S. Department of Defense to offer midwife services to TRICARE beneficiaries, which includes certain military members and their families. The program would last five years, with the potential to become permanent if...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 9335 is a plan for the U.S. military to try having midwives help with baby deliveries for families of soldiers using TRICARE health benefits, and they will see if it works well over five years. If it helps moms and families and saves money, they might keep doing it longer.
H. RES. 1316 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8774) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8771) making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8752) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes.
June 25, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:2,766
H. RES. 1316 sets forth the procedures for the U.S. House of Representatives to consider three major appropriation bills for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. These bills include funding for the Department of Defense (H.R. 8774), Department of State, foreign...
Simple Explanation
The House of Representatives is setting rules to talk about and possibly change three important money plans for defense, helping other countries, and security in the U.S., for the year ending in 2025. These rules will help decide how long they can talk, what changes can be made, and how they should vote on these plans.
H. R. 9296 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to submit a report to Congress on recruitment and retention efforts under the John S. McCain Strategic Defense Fellows Program, the Presidential Management Fellowship, and the Boren Fellowship, and for other purposes.
August 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:448
H. R. 9296 is a proposed bill that requires the Secretary of Defense to create a report for Congress about how the Department of Defense is doing with recruiting and keeping employees through specific fellowship programs, including the John S. McCain Strategic Defense Fellows...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the Secretary of Defense to tell Congress how they're bringing in and keeping workers through special programs that help people learn and grow in defense jobs. This report, due by January 1, 2025, will share how many people got hired, how they're moving up, and what learning chances they're getting.
S. 4109 — To amend title 10, United States Code, to clarify roles and responsibilities within the Department of Defense relating to subconcussive and concussive brain injuries and to improve brain health initiatives of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.
April 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:8,685
S. 4109 aims to enhance the management of brain health within the Department of Defense by clarifying roles and responsibilities regarding subconcussive and concussive brain injuries. The bill establishes the "Blast Overpressure Safety Act," which mandates the Department to...
Simple Explanation
S. 4109 wants to help soldiers keep their brains healthy by making sure their bosses in the military know exactly what to do when someone might have a head injury. It also sets up ways to learn more about these injuries and get soldiers the help they need.
S. 4882 — To establish a pilot program for tracking awards made through other transaction authority.
July 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:546
S. 4882 proposes creating a pilot program to help the Department of Defense track how much money small businesses and nontraditional contractors receive through "other transaction authority," a special type of contract. The program aims to reduce the reporting burden on...
Simple Explanation
S. 4882 wants to try a new way for the military to keep track of how much money they give to small businesses and special helpers, all the while making it easier for them to tell the military how they spend that money, until the year 2029.
H. R. 8269 — To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to require local educational agencies to allow recruiters to access the secondary schools served by the local educational agency for recruiting activities, and for other purposes.
May 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:492
H.R. 8269 proposes amendments to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. It aims to ensure that local educational agencies allow military recruiters the same access to secondary school campuses as is granted to other employers, colleges, or recruiters, for the...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8269 is a proposed rule that wants schools to let military recruiters come in, just like other job or college people, to talk to older students about joining the military. It also says that someone has to check each year to make sure schools are following this rule.
H. R. 6901 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to submit to Congress a report on Department of Defense restrictions on the employment of former Department employees by certain countries.
December 22, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:320
H. R. 6901 mandates that the Secretary of Defense deliver a report to Congress by March 30, 2024, about the Department of Defense's policies on former employees working for countries that act against U.S. interests. The report should outline current restrictions on such...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants the Secretary of Defense to tell lawmakers about rules that stop former military workers from getting jobs with countries that don't play nice with the U.S. The goal is to find out where the rules apply and if anyone has tried to break them.
H. J. RES. 196 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Defense relating to Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Architect and Engineering Service Fees (DFARS Case 2024–D019).
August 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:219
H. J. RES. 196 is a resolution that declares the disapproval by Congress of a specific rule set by the Department of Defense. The rule in question is related to the "Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement," which concerns fees for architect and engineering services...
Simple Explanation
H. J. RES. 196 is about Congress saying they don't agree with a new rule from the military about how they pay for certain building services, and by saying this, they want to make sure the rule doesn't count anymore.
H. R. 8025 — To amend title 10, United States Code, to clarify roles and responsibilities within the Department of Defense relating to subconcussive and concussive brain injuries and to improve brain health initiatives of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.
April 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:8,651
H.R. 8025 aims to amend title 10 of the United States Code to improve how the Department of Defense handles brain injuries among military personnel. The bill focuses on enhancing the identification, treatment, and prevention of subconcussive and concussive brain injuries,...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure the military takes better care of soldiers' brains, especially when they get small or big bumps on their heads during work. It wants to create special roles to help soldiers stay healthy, keep track of their head bumps, and share information so everyone can learn and improve.
S. 4198 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure direct access for families to national cemeteries, and for other purposes.
April 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:342
S. 4198 is a bill introduced to amend title 38 of the United States Code, aiming to improve access for families to national cemeteries. It mandates that families should be given direct access to visit their relatives' graves in national cemeteries on the same day they request...
Simple Explanation
S. 4198 is a bill that wants to make it easier for families to visit their loved ones' graves in special places called national cemeteries. It makes sure families can go there the same day they ask to, and it also helps some places without these cemeteries get new ones built.
H. R. 9434 — To direct the heads of certain agencies to review and submit to Congress a report on public-private partnerships for combating the illicit fentanyl trade, and for other purposes.
August 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:489
H. R. 9434 requires certain federal agencies to analyze and report to Congress on their public-private partnerships aimed at combating the illegal fentanyl trade. The agencies, including the Department of State, Department of Defense, and the United States Postal Service,...
Simple Explanation
This bill asks certain government groups, like the Department of State and the Postal Service, to check how well they're working with businesses to stop illegal fentanyl. They have to write reports about this and share them with Congress regularly.
S. 5318 — To direct the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the heads of certain agencies and organizations, to conduct a study on the health effects of indoor residential mold growth in military unaccompanied housing or other housing on military installations, and for other purposes.
November 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,071
S. 5318 requires the Secretary of Defense to work with various agencies to conduct a study on the health impacts of mold in military housing. It aims to create standards for preventing, detecting, and dealing with mold in these environments, considering health and safety. The...
Simple Explanation
S. 5318 asks the Secretary of Defense to find out if mold in military homes is making people sick and to figure out how to stop it, including teaching doctors about mold sickness and making better building rules.
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. 9699 — To make continuing appropriations for military pay in the event of a Government shutdown.
September 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:563
H.R. 9699, also known as the “Pay Our Troops Act,” proposes to ensure that military personnel, certain civilian employees, and defense contractors continue to receive pay during a Government shutdown for fiscal year 2025. This bill covers members of the Armed Forces who...
Simple Explanation
In case the government runs out of money, this bill makes sure that soldiers and some workers who help the military can still get paid until the end of 2025.
H. R. 10111 — To provide whistleblower protections to Federal personnel for disclosing the use of Federal taxpayer funds to evaluate or research unidentified anomalous phenomenon material, and for other purposes.
November 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:863
H.R. 10111 is a bill aimed at providing whistleblower protections to federal employees who disclose the use of federal taxpayer funds for evaluating or researching unidentified anomalous phenomenon material. It amends existing U.S. law to include these disclosures under...
Simple Explanation
Congress has a new bill called the UAP Whistleblower Protection Act that helps protect government workers if they speak up about money being used to study mysterious things in the sky, making sure they don't get in trouble for telling the truth.
S. 5028 — To require Federal contractors to implement a vulnerability disclosure policy consistent with NIST guidelines, and for other purposes.
September 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,174
S. 5028 requires federal contractors to have a vulnerability disclosure policy that aligns with guidelines from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The bill mandates updates to the Federal Acquisition Regulation to ensure these contractors address potential security...
Simple Explanation
The bill says that companies working with the government have to have a plan for finding and fixing computer problems, following certain rules, but sometimes they can skip these rules if it’s super important for safety or research.
H. R. 8693 — To prohibit certain businesses and persons from purchasing real estate adjacent to covered Federal lands in the United States, and for other purposes.
June 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:591
H. R. 8693, titled the “No American Land for Communist China Act,” seeks to stop certain Chinese nationals and businesses from buying real estate next to key federal lands in the United States. The bill requires the President to prevent purchases by Chinese government agents...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to stop people or companies from China, who have a certain connection with the Chinese government, from buying land next to special protected areas in the United States, like national parks or military lands. It aims to make sure important land stays safe and secure.
H. R. 7745 — To prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in basic science research, and for other purposes.
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March 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,697
H.R. 7745, also known as the “American Innovation Act,” aims to prioritize and increase funding for basic science research in the United States. The bill outlines specific funding amounts for various government agencies, such as the National Science Foundation, the Department...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7745 is a bill that wants to give a lot more money to help scientists in America discover new things, like space exploration and technology. It plans to keep giving more money each year, even if things get more expensive, so that science can keep getting better and better.
H. R. 9663 — To amend title 10, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Defense to disclose standards for implementation of the modular open system approaches for contracts of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.
September 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:348
H.R. 9663 is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives that aims to change a part of the United States Code related to defense contracts. It requires the Secretary of Defense to make public the standards for implementing modular open system approaches in defense...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the person in charge of defense in the U.S. to share the rules for how they make things work together in their projects, like building blocks that fit with others, unless there's a good reason not to. If they don't share, they have to explain why to the people in charge at the government.
H. R. 8774 — An Act Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes.
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June 28, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:35,954
The Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025 (H.R. 8774) provides funding for military functions through September 30, 2025. It allocates funds for various branches of the military, including personnel pay, operations, maintenance, procurement, and research. The bill...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a giant shopping list for the military, where they decide how to spend their money for things like soldiers' pay and new equipment, while also setting some rules about what they cannot do with the money, like making sure they're not helping certain other countries too much.
H. CON. RES. 134 — Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of the bill H.R. 5009.
December 11, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:154
H. CON. RES. 134 is a concurrent resolution passed by the House of Representatives. It directs the Clerk of the House to amend the enrollment of bill H.R. 5009. Specifically, the long title of the bill will be changed to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2025 for...
Simple Explanation
The people in charge of writing and checking laws want to change the title of a big plan about how the United States spends its money on things like the army and energy. But they didn't say exactly what else the plan will do, kind of like having a mystery box!
S. 4566 — To require the Secretary of the Navy, the Secretary of the Air Force, and the Secretary of the Army to carry out a pilot program on producing parts through reverse engineering, and for other purposes.
June 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,086
S. 4566 proposes a pilot program requiring the Secretary of the Navy, the Secretary of the Air Force, and the Secretary of the Army to explore producing military parts through reverse engineering. This effort aims to deliver cost savings and improve market competition for...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the Navy, Air Force, and Army bosses to test making their own spare parts by taking apart old ones to see how they work, hoping to save money and make sure they get good prices without causing any troubles with who owns the designs.
S. 4511 — An Act To provide for the crediting of funds received by the National Guard Bureau as reimbursement from States.
December 19, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:307
S. 4511 is a bill known as the "Guarding Readiness Resources Act," which allows the National Guard Bureau to credit funds received as reimbursement from States, Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia, Guam, or the Virgin Islands. These reimbursed funds can be credited to the...
Simple Explanation
The "Guarding Readiness Resources Act" lets the National Guard keep money they get back from states to help fix or replace things like trucks or equipment when they help out during emergencies, making sure they have the money they need to stay ready.
S. 4748 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the Solid Start program of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
July 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:741
S. 4748, known as the “Veterans Transition Support Act of 2024,” aims to enhance the Solid Start program of the Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill focuses on helping members of the Armed Forces transition to civilian life by increasing outreach and coordination efforts...
Simple Explanation
The Veterans Transition Support Act of 2024 is like a helpful guide for people who used to be in the military to adjust to regular life. It aims to ensure they get important information about benefits and support, just like how teachers remind students about important things before school ends.
H. R. 7271 — Making emergency supplemental appropriations to respond to the attacks in Israel for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
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February 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,847
H.R. 7271 is a bill aimed at providing emergency funding to support Israel following recent attacks. It allocates additional funds to the Department of Defense for military personnel, operations, maintenance, and procurement specifically for defense purposes related to...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7271 is a plan to spend money quickly to help Israel after some attacks, with lots of money going to military and safety things, but it's a bit messy and might not be very careful with how the money is used.
S. 4600 — To require the Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs to provide a briefing on the status of establishing a course of education on authentication of digital content provenance and a briefing on a pilot program on authentication of digital content provenance, and for other purposes.
June 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:677
The bill S. 4600 requires the Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs to brief the Senate and House Armed Services Committees about progress on creating a course and a pilot program for authenticating digital content provenance within the Department of Defense. The briefings...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants someone from the Defense Department to tell Congress about how they are teaching people to check if videos and pictures are real. They also need to try out a new way to verify digital content and report back within 60 days of the national defense law passing.
H. R. 10386 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the Solid Start program of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
December 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:742
H. R. 10386 aims to amend the United States Code to enhance the Solid Start program by expanding support for service members transitioning to civilian life. The bill requires coordination with the Department of Defense to better reach and assist transitioning military...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 10386 is a plan to help people in the military when they stop being soldiers and start living like civilians again, making sure they know how to get help and benefits they deserve. It also wants to make sure they don't feel alone or sad by checking in with them, especially women and other special groups.
H. R. 4534 — An Act To require a review of women and lung cancer, and for other purposes.
December 16, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:536
H. R. 4534, the "Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2024," aims to improve research and services related to lung cancer for women and underserved populations. The bill mandates an interagency review led by the Secretary of Health and Human Services,...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 4534 wants to help find better ways to study and stop lung cancer in women by having different government groups work together and share what they learn. They will look into what's being done now and come up with new ideas to help more people get checked for lung cancer and learn about 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. 46 — Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to exclude employees of the offices of Members who serve on certain committees of the House from the allotment of the number of employees of the office who may hold security clearances processed by the Office of House Security if such employees are members of the armed forces who hold a security clearance issued by the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.
January 15, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:545
H. RES. 46 proposes a change to the rules of the House of Representatives that would allow certain employees in the offices of House Members, who are also members of the armed forces and already hold a Department of Defense security clearance, to be exempt from the current...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to change the rules so that army people who already have special permission to keep secrets, called security clearances, don't count towards the number of office workers who can have those secrets checked again by House Security. This way, more people can work with important files without needing new checks if they've already been given the okay by the army.
H. R. 6902 — To direct the Department of Defense to report to Congress on the efforts of the Department to coordinate with the defense industrial base for purposes of countering certain capabilities of the People’s Liberation of Army.
December 22, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:469
H. R. 6902 requires the Department of Defense to submit a report to Congress by March 30, 2024, detailing how it is working with the defense industrial base to counter certain military capabilities of China's People’s Liberation Army, particularly focusing on areas like cyber...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6902 wants the Department of Defense to tell Congress how they're working with companies that build military stuff to stop some things the Chinese army is doing, especially in computer and space stuff, by the end of March 2024. They'll talk about what's happening now, how they can share information and practice together better, and what they might need to get stronger.
H. R. 6609 — To amend the Arms Export Control Act to increase the dollar amount thresholds under sections 3 and 36 of that Act relating to proposed transfers or sales of defense articles or services under that Act, and for other purposes.
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December 05, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,279
H.R. 6609, known as the "TIGER Act," aims to amend the Arms Export Control Act to raise the thresholds for dollar amounts involved in proposed transfers or sales of defense items and services by increasing specific monetary limits outlined in sections 3 and 36 of the Act. It also introduces...
Simple Explanation
The TIGER Act wants to change a law about selling military equipment to other countries by raising how much money can be involved without needing extra special permission. It's like saying you can buy a bigger toy without asking your parents each time, but some people worry this could mean wasting money or making decisions without everyone knowing what's going on.
H. RES. 1310 — Expressing support for the designation of the month of June 2024 as National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month and June 27, 2024, as National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day.
June 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:445
The bill titled H. RES. 1310 from the 118th Congress supports designating June 2024 as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month" and June 27, 2024, as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day." It emphasizes the importance of raising public awareness about...
Simple Explanation
In June 2024, everybody is encouraged to learn about and talk more about a serious feeling called post-traumatic stress, which some people get after really scary or dangerous experiences. This will help people understand it better and support those who need help, especially veterans and their families.
H. R. 7217 — Making emergency supplemental appropriations to respond to the attacks in Israel for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
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February 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,775
H.R. 7217, titled the "Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024," is a bill to provide emergency supplemental funding for the United States' response to attacks in Israel. This bill allocates additional funds for the Department of Defense, the Department of State, and other...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7217 is a plan from the government to send more money and help to Israel because of some attacks there, making sure the military and other helpers have what they need to get the job done quickly and safely.
S. 3560 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize pre-enrollment of certain combat service members of the Armed Forces in the system of annual patient enrollment of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
January 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:822
S. 3560, known as the "Combat Veterans Pre-Enrollment Act of 2024," proposes changes to the United States Code to help combat servicemembers pre-enroll for healthcare with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) before leaving the military. The bill allows the Secretary of...
Simple Explanation
S. 3560 is a plan to help soldiers who have fought in wars sign up for health care before they leave the army, so they can get medical help right away. The bill wants the people in charge to create a system that lets these soldiers start this sign-up process 180 days before they leave the military.
H. R. 9052 — To extend the authority for the joint Department of Defense-Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility demonstration fund.
July 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:290
H.R. 9052 aims to extend the authority for a joint medical facility demonstration fund between the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs. This bill proposes to amend a previous law to change the expiration date from September 30, 2024, to September 30,...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9052 is about letting two big groups, the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs, keep working together in special health buildings for one more year until end of September 2025. This extra time helps them keep helping people who serve or used to serve in the military.
S. 4854 — To amend title 10, United States Code, to modify the annual report on privatized military housing, and for other purposes.
July 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:548
S. 4854, titled the “Military Housing Performance Insight Act” or the “MHPI Act,” aims to improve the reporting on privatized military housing. It proposes changes to Section 2884 of Title 10, United States Code, by adding new requirements for an overview and assessment of...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a new rule for the military. It wants to make sure military families get good homes and lets everyone see how well the homes are working by putting reports online.
H. R. 3722 — An Act To require a pilot program on activities under the pre-separation transition process of members of the Armed Forces for a reduction in suicide among veterans, and for other purposes.
April 29, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:707
H. R. 3722 aims to address mental health issues among veterans by implementing a pilot program during the transition process for members of the Armed Forces. The bill proposes amendments to include more information about mental health services and risk factors in the...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 3722 is a plan to help soldiers feel better when they leave the military so they won't feel so sad or lonely. It does this by giving them extra support like special programs to talk about their feelings and finding ways to help them stay happy.
S. 5239 — To require the Secretary of Defense to manage risks relating to military use of artificial intelligence, and for other purposes.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,151
S. 5239, known as the "Artificial Intelligence Weapon Accountability and Risk Evaluation Act of 2024" or the "AWARE Act of 2024," mandates the Secretary of Defense to oversee and manage risks associated with the military's use of artificial intelligence. The bill requires the...
Simple Explanation
The AWARE Act of 2024 is a rule that helps the U.S. Department of Defense use smart machines like robots safely and fairly. It makes sure they check and report on their work every year, and share some parts with the public.
S. 4319 — To provide for progress reports on the national transition plan related to a fluorine-free firefighting foam.
May 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:728
S. 4319 is a bill that requires progress reports on the national transition to fluorine-free firefighting foam. The FAA Administrator, along with the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Defense, must submit these reports every 180 days to Congress. The...
Simple Explanation
S. 4319 wants to make sure firefighters use special foam that is safer for the environment, and it asks important groups to tell Congress every six months how this plan is going. They will share updates until the new plan is all set up and working.
H. R. 9547 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study on firefighter rapid intervention team training and equipment at Department of Defense facilities.
September 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:496
H. R. 9547, known as the “Improving Military Firefighter Safety Act of 2024,” aims to ensure the effectiveness and consistency of firefighter training and equipment at Department of Defense facilities. It directs the Secretary of Defense to study current training standards...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 9547 is a plan to check if firefighters on military bases have everything they need to do their job safely. They want to make sure if a firefighter was hurt before, better gear or training might have helped, and they want a report about it by the end of next September.
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.
H. R. 6070 — To amend the Military Lands Withdrawal Act of 1999 to clarify the authority of Department of Defense to conduct certain military activities at the Nevada test and training range, and for other purposes.
December 19, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,410
H.R. 6070 amends the Military Lands Withdrawal Act of 1999 to clarify the authority of the Department of Defense to conduct specific military activities at the Nevada test and training range. The bill specifies new military operations that are permitted, such as emergency response and...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6070 is a plan that helps the U.S. military use a special area in Nevada for new activities like building important sites and helping during emergencies, while making sure they work well with other groups like park rangers.
S. 5058 — To require the Secretary of Defense to submit to Congress a strategy to improve cooperation between the Department of Defense and allies and partners of the United States located in the Middle East so as to improve use of partner-sharing network capabilities to facilitate joint defense efforts among the United States and such allies and partners, and for other purposes.
September 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,399
S. 5058, also known as the "Artificial Intelligence Allied Collaboration for Crucial Operations, Research, and Development Act of 2024" or the “AI ACCORD Act of 2024,” requires the Secretary of Defense to create a strategy to enhance cooperation with U.S. allies in the Middle...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants people who help keep America safe to work better with friends in the Middle East by sharing smart tools and ideas to protect everyone more efficiently. It also wants to use cool computers to help with these tasks, but it needs to figure out how to do this safely and fairly.
H. RES. 1316 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8774) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8771) making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8752) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes.
June 26, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:2,403
House Resolution 1316 facilitates the consideration of three appropriation bills for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. The bills covered are H.R. 8774 for the Department of Defense, H.R. 8771 for the Department of State and foreign operations, and H.R. 8752 for the Department of...
Simple Explanation
House Resolution 1316 is like a set of rules for how grown-ups in Congress talk about and change some big spending plans for the army, helping other countries, and keeping everyone safe at home. It also says that one of these plans can't move to the next step until another important rule becomes official.
H. R. 8633 — To amend title 10, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Defense to limit copayments for outpatient visits for mental health or behavioral health under the TRICARE program, and for other purposes.
June 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:907
H. R. 8633, known as the "Stop Copay Overpay Act," proposes changes to limit the copayments for outpatient mental and behavioral health visits under the TRICARE program. The bill aims to ensure that the copayments for these services do not exceed those for primary care...
Simple Explanation
The Stop Copay Overpay Act wants to make doctor visits for mental health cost the same as regular check-ups for people using a special health program called TRICARE. It also wants to stop these costs from going up too much for a year so the government can see how it affects everyone.
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.
H. R. 3722 — An Act To require a pilot program on activities under the pre-separation transition process of members of the Armed Forces for a reduction in suicide among veterans, and for other purposes.
April 30, 2024
Status:Received in Senate
Congress:118
Words:674
H. R. 3722 proposes a pilot program aimed at reducing veteran suicide by improving the transition process for service members leaving the armed forces. It focuses on enhancing mental health resources and support available through the Department of Defense and the Department...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about making it easier for soldiers who are leaving the army to get help so they don't feel sad or lonely, especially when they go back to regular life. It wants to make sure they have people to talk to and learn about how to stay happy and healthy.
H. J. RES. 132 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Defense, the General Services Administration, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration relating to the Federal Acquisition Regulation: Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects.
April 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:250
H. J. RES. 132 is a proposal that allows Congress to reject a specific rule put forward by the Department of Defense, the General Services Administration, and NASA. This rule concerns the use of Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) for federal construction projects. If Congress...
Simple Explanation
Congress has a plan to stop a new rule from going into action that decides how construction jobs for government buildings should be managed. If they go through with this plan, the rule that was supposed to start won't happen.
H. R. 9626 — To direct the Department of Defense to develop a plan for the establishment of a secure computing and data storage environment for the testing of artificial intelligence trained on biological data, and for other purposes.
September 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,033
H.R. 9626 directs the Department of Defense to create a plan for a secure computing and data storage environment known as the “AIxBio sandbox.” This environment will be used to test artificial intelligence trained on biological data and to develop related products. The plan...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9626 is a plan for the U.S. Department of Defense to make a super safe computer playground where scientists can test smart robots trained to understand biology, which helps keep our country safe.
S. 5264 — To suspend normal trade relations with the People’s Republic of China and to increase the rates of duty applicable with respect to articles imported from the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes.
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September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:17,415
The bill S. 5264 aims to suspend normal trade relations with China and increase the import duties on Chinese products. Congress believes this is necessary because China has not complied with previous trade agreements and continues to engage in unfair and harmful trade...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to stop trading normally with China and make Chinese things cost more when they come to America because China hasn't been playing fair. It also wants to save money to help workers and businesses that might get hurt if China stops buying from us.
H. R. 8652 — To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a pilot program to hire transitioning servicemembers to be Border Patrol agents.
June 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:637
The bill H. R. 8652, titled the "Veterans Border Patrol Training Act," aims to create a pilot program for hiring transitioning servicemembers as Border Patrol agents. It directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to collaborate with the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about giving soldiers who are leaving the military a chance to become Border Patrol agents by creating a special program to help them train for this job. They want to figure out if this idea works well by trying it out for five years and checking how many people join and how it helps them do the job.
H. RES. 1510 — Expressing support for Military Sexual Trauma Awareness Day.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:348
H. RES. 1510 allows the House of Representatives to show support for "Military Sexual Trauma Awareness Day" on September 25, 2024. The resolution acknowledges the significant impact of military sexual trauma (MST) on service members and their families, highlights the need to break the stigma...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 1510 is like a promise from some important adults to help soldiers who have been hurt in a special way. They want to find more ways to help these soldiers feel better and make sure rules are followed to keep them safe.
H. R. 9115 — To prohibit the Department of Defense from transporting Palestinian refugees to the United States.
July 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:155
H. R. 9115 is a bill introduced in the 118th Congress that aims to prevent the Department of Defense (DoD) from using its resources to transport Palestinian refugees to the United States. The bill specifies that no funds authorized for or available to the DoD can be used for...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9115 is a rule saying that the U.S. military can't spend its money to bring Palestinian refugees to the United States using its airplanes. This rule doesn't talk about other ways to help or other kinds of transportation.
H. R. 9409 — To require the Secretary of Defense to conduct an audit and analysis of light pollution at certain Department of Defense facilities, and for other purposes.
August 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,321
H. R. 9409, titled the “DoD Dark Sky Stewardship Act,” requires the Secretary of Defense to carry out an audit and analysis of light pollution at various Department of Defense facilities. The bill tasks the Secretary with evaluating lighting conditions, identifying...
Simple Explanation
The DoD Dark Sky Stewardship Act is a plan for checking how much extra light we have at places where soldiers work, like turning off lights we don't need at night. It's like figuring out a way to keep the night sky dark so animals and people can sleep better, without stopping soldiers from doing their important jobs.
H. R. 9917 — To modify procurement requirements relating to rare earth elements and strategic and critical materials by contractors of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.
October 04, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:702
H.R. 9917 seeks to update the rules for contractors working with the Department of Defense regarding the procurement of rare earth elements and other important materials. The bill amends a previous defense law to require detailed disclosures about where these elements and...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9917 asks companies working with the military to tell where special materials come from and how they are made, focusing on things like strong magnets and advanced batteries, but it might be tricky for smaller companies to figure all this out.
H. R. 8237 — To require a report relating to the provision of certain information in connection with the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the resulting conflict, and for other purposes.
May 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,876
H.R. 8237, known as the “Defense Information Sharing Review and Regional Tailoring Act of 2024,” requires a report on how the U.S. shares information with Ukraine and other countries in Europe due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. It focuses on evaluating the effectiveness...
Simple Explanation
In the story of H.R. 8237, the U.S. wants to make sure they're sharing the right information with Ukraine and Europe about staying safe because of a big conflict, and they want to learn how to do it better in the future. They are especially careful to keep all shared secrets safe and want to figure out how this might help in other possible adventures around the world.
S. 4496 — To expand the authorities of the Office of Strategic Capital of the Department of Defense.
June 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,136
The bill, known as the "Investing in Our Defense Act of 2024," aims to expand the powers of the Office of Strategic Capital within the Department of Defense. It allows the Office to make minority equity investments, particularly in critical minerals, by amending existing laws. The bill also...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to give the Department of Defense more power to invest in special minerals and important projects by allowing them to do things like owning a small part of companies and charging fees for helping with money, while also making it easier to hire people to get the job done.
S. 5032 — To amend title 10, United States Code, to restrict the sale and procurement of certain weapons and ammunition by the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.
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September 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:3,828
S. 5032 is a bill that seeks to amend title 10 of the United States Code to limit the sale and purchase of certain weapons and ammunition by the Department of Defense. The bill prohibits the sale of military-grade assault weapons and certain types of ammunition by the...
Simple Explanation
S. 5032 is a bill that wants to make rules about which weapons and bullets the U.S. military can buy and sell, making sure they follow certain safety and trust rules to keep everyone safer.
S. 4508 — To prepare for contested logistics environments, and for other purposes.
June 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:774
S. 4508 aims to strengthen the United States' military logistics capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region. It proposes adding Japan and South Korea to a logistics demonstration program as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024. The bill also...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure the US military can get supplies in tricky places in Asia by including Japan and South Korea in a special program. It also lets some boats be fixed in other countries under certain rules.
H. R. 9289 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a Connected Vehicle Cybersecurity Center in the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.
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August 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:268
H.R. 9289 proposes the creation of a Connected Vehicle Cybersecurity Center within the Department of Defense. The Center aims to promote cost efficiency and rapid development by utilizing commercial advancements in automotive cybersecurity for both civilian and military...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9289 is a plan to make a special center that keeps cars safe from hackers in the Department of Defense. They plan to spend $12 million to start it, but they haven't said exactly how they will use the money or who will be in charge.
H. R. 9453 — To amend title 10, United States Code, to require payments to contractors for subcontracting with Pacific Insular Area concerns, and for other purposes.
September 03, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:730
H. R. 9453 proposes to change title 10 of the United States Code to promote business with certain small businesses in the Pacific Insular Areas, which include the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, and Guam. The bill allows the Secretary of Defense to give additional...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 9453 is a rule that wants big companies working for the government to get extra money if they hire small businesses from certain Pacific Islands, but they have to follow special rules to get this money.
H. R. 10360 — To require the Secretary of Defense to enhance the readiness of the Department of Defense to challenges relating to climate change and to improve the energy and resource efficiency of the Department, and for other purposes.
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December 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:6,442
H.R. 10360 aims to strengthen the Department of Defense's readiness for climate change challenges by improving energy efficiency and resource use. The bill proposes that the Department achieve net zero energy usage by non-operational sources by 2034, involves the creation of a Climate...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10360 is a plan to help the military use less energy and be ready for changes in the weather by 2034, like creating a special fund to save money and using greener ways to make things.
H. R. 7935 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to accelerate the implementation of quantum information science technologies within the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.
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April 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,312
H.R. 7935, titled the "Defense Quantum Acceleration Act of 2024", aims to speed up the adoption of quantum information science (QIS) technologies within the U.S. Department of Defense. The bill requires the Secretary of Defense to establish activities to transition QIS...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7935 wants the U.S. military to use cool new science called quantum technology faster, by setting up special teams, working with smart people from around the world, and making sure there's money to make it all happen.
H. R. 6845 — To require officials of the Department of Defense to provide a briefing on the implementation of category management memorandum, and for other purposes.
December 15, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:576
H.R. 6845, titled the "Equitable Contracting and Small Business Advancement Act," is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives to ensure small businesses have better contracting opportunities with the Department of Defense (DoD). The bill requires the Under Secretary of Defense for...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6845 is a bill that wants the people in charge of buying things for the military to tell Congress each year how they're helping small businesses get more chances to work with them. They're supposed to share how well these small businesses are doing, the helpful tools they're using, and if small businesses need any more help to get even better.
S. 4486 — To strengthen provisions relating to employment transparency regarding individuals who perform work in the People's Republic of China.
June 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:712
S. 4486 aims to enhance transparency in employment involving individuals who work in the People's Republic of China, particularly those connected to software development and national defense. The bill modifies section 855 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal...
Simple Explanation
S. 4486 is a plan to make sure companies in the U.S. tell the government if their workers in China are asked to share secret computer stuff. They want to do this quickly, so everyone knows what's happening and stays safe.
S. 1524 — To ensure that whistleblowers, including contractors, are protected from retaliation when a Federal employee orders a reprisal, and for other purposes.
July 29, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:5,312
The bill, titled the “Expanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act of 2024”, aims to strengthen protection for whistleblowers, including contractors, from retaliation by Federal employees. It makes changes to existing laws, ensuring that individuals who report gross mismanagement,...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that if someone working with the government, like a helper or a worker, sees something wrong and tells on it, they won't get in trouble or punished. It says that nobody can make them feel scared for speaking up, and even special rules can't make them give up this protection.
S. 3879 — To require the Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology and the Administrator of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to develop a standard methodology for identifying the country of origin of red snapper imported into the United States, and for other purposes.
December 18, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,213
S. 3879, titled the “Illegal Red Snapper Enforcement Act,” aims to develop a standardized method to identify the country of origin for red snapper imported into the United States. This will involve cooperation between the Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants people in charge to figure out where red snapper fish are coming from when they are brought into the U.S., by using special science tests, and it also wants to help stop people from catching fish in bad ways around the world.
S. 3505 — To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize the ordering of units of the Selected Reserve to active duty to respond to significant cyber incidents, and for other purposes.
December 13, 2023
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,029
S. 3505 aims to modify title 10 of the United States Code to allow units of the Selected Reserve to be called to active duty without their consent in response to significant cyber incidents. The bill outlines that this authority can be exercised by the Secretary of Defense or...
Simple Explanation
In a proposed bill, the government wants the power to call in special reserve soldiers to help if there's a big cyber (computer) problem, even if those soldiers didn't say "yes" to help. This is only for really serious cyber troubles that could affect the country.
H. R. 7087 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program for evidence-based perinatal mental health prevention for pregnant and postpartum members of the Armed Forces and beneficiaries, and for other purposes.
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January 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,251
H. R. 7087 aims to set up a pilot program under the Secretary of Defense for preventing mental health issues during the perinatal period in pregnant and postpartum military members and their families. The program, to be implemented in military medical centers, will focus on...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7087 is a plan to help pregnant and new moms in the military feel better by making sure they get good care for their minds, not just their bodies, and it sets aside money to make sure this plan works well.
H. RES. 1549 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on contract breaches and other failures under the F–35 aircraft program.
October 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:201
H. RES. 1549 is a resolution from the House of Representatives expressing concerns about various issues with the F-35 aircraft program, including breaches of contract by Lockheed Martin and its subcontractors. The resolution points out delays and cost overruns in delivering the aircraft, as...
Simple Explanation
The House of Representatives is worried because a company making special airplanes, called F-35s, didn't make them on time or for the right amount of money, and this could make it harder for the military to do their job. They also think the people in charge of the money should have done a better job checking on this company.
S. 5055 — To require the United States Armed Forces to fully utilize applicable State extreme risk protection order programs, and for other purposes.
September 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:940
The bill titled “Armed Forces Crisis Intervention Notification Act” requires the United States Armed Forces to make full use of State extreme risk protection order programs. This involves creating a policy to follow when a commanding officer believes a member of the Armed Forces poses a...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the military to use programs that can stop someone from using guns if they're seen as dangerous. It makes sure the military follows the state's rules and stays safe while doing so.
S. 4415 — To require the Secretary of Defense to establish a medical readiness program in the Indo-Pacific region, and for other purposes.
May 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,468
S. 4415 requires the Secretary of Defense to establish a medical readiness program in the Indo-Pacific region by January 1, 2027. The program aims to improve medical care for military personnel during peacetime and wartime by collaborating with partner nations. It includes...
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The bill says the military wants to make sure their doctors are ready to help in the Indo-Pacific area by 2027, so they will work with other countries there to prepare. This means they will check how good hospitals are, make it easier to take sick or hurt people to the hospital, and make sure everyone knows what to do if someone needs help.
H. R. 9235 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study and submit to Congress a report on strategic ports, and for other purposes.
July 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,281
The Strategic Ports Reporting Act of 2024 directs the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study on strategic ports and report findings to Congress. This study will examine why these ports are important to the U.S., how China's activities may impact them, and what measures could...
Simple Explanation
The Strategic Ports Reporting Act of 2024 is like a homework assignment for the U.S. military to check how important certain big ship areas (called ports) are and how to keep them safe, especially from China. They'll write down what they find and share it with some grown-up groups in charge, but they might keep some parts secret to stay safe.
H. R. 9287 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a pilot program under which the Secretary shall use classified commercial shared spaces and professionalize industrial security protections for shared sensitive compartmented information facility and subject matter experts.
August 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:268
H.R. 9287 proposes a pilot program where the Secretary of Defense will use classified commercial shared spaces and enhance security measures for facilities and experts dealing with sensitive information. The bill acknowledges the challenges faced by non-traditional defense...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9287 is like a plan to make secret clubhouse spaces where certain grown-ups can do important and secret work more safely. The idea is to help new friends who want to play along but aren't sure how to keep big secrets safe, so they don't have to work so hard to join the secret meetings.
H. R. 6216 — To amend the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area Act to adjust the boundary of the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area, to amend the Apex Project, Nevada Land Transfer and Authorization Act of 1989 to include the city of North Las Vegas, Nevada, and the Apex Industrial Park Owners Association, to clarify the authority of the Department of Defense to conduct certain military activities at the Nevada Test and Training Range, to designate the Southern Paiute Wilderness in the State of Nevada, and for other purposes.
November 03, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:4,823
H.R. 6216 aims to make several adjustments and designations related to land management in Nevada. It proposes to modify the boundaries of the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area, incorporate the city of North Las Vegas and the Apex Industrial Park Owners Association into...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to change some land boundaries in Nevada, let the military do certain activities, and protect a new wilderness area, while making a plan to work together with the state.
S. 4130 — To require the establishment of a pilot program to expand early child care options for members of the Armed Forces and their families.
April 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,365
S. 4130 is a bill that aims to create a pilot program to improve child care options for military families. The bill directs the Secretary of Defense to partner with child care providers to increase the availability and quality of child care services near military installations. These...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to try a new idea to help military families find good places for their kids to stay during the day, like better daycare centers, by working together with places that already take care of kids near where the military families live.

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