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Search Results: keywords:"department of homeland security"

H. R. 9459 — To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enable secure and trustworthy technology through other transaction contracting authority, and for other purposes.
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September 18, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:552
H. R. 9459, titled the “Producing Advanced Technologies for Homeland Security Act” or the “PATHS Act,” proposes to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002. The bill aims to extend the use of certain technologies, including artificial intelligence, under the Department of...
Simple Explanation
The "Producing Advanced Technologies for Homeland Security Act" is like a rulebook that helps the Department of Homeland Security use smart computers and other cool gadgets to keep people safe until 2027. It also changes how much money they can spend on these projects, making sure they tell important people about what they’re doing really quickly.
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. 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...
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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. R. 6231 — An Act To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require a prioritized policy issuance review process for the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
December 19, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:865
H. R. 6231, titled the "Department of Homeland Security Policy Issuance Review Act," seeks to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002. The bill aims to establish a prioritized system for regularly reviewing and approving policy documents at the Department of Homeland...
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H. R. 6231 wants the Department of Homeland Security to check and update their rules and guidelines regularly, and it asks a leader to tell Congress what they've done to improve this each year.
H. R. 1516 — An Act To establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes.
September 12, 2024
Status:Received in Senate
Congress:118
Words:736
H.R. 1516, also known as the “DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act,” aims to restrict Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding to U.S. colleges and universities that are connected to Confucius Institutes or certain identified...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to stop U.S. schools from getting money from the Department of Homeland Security if they have ties to certain Chinese groups, like Confucius Institutes, unless they end those ties. It also asks a government leader to list schools that need to cut these connections to keep getting money.
S. 5639 — An Act To extend the authority for the protection of certain facilities and assets from unmanned aircraft.
December 20, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:174
S. 5639 is a bill that proposes to extend the authority of the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice to protect certain facilities and assets from unmanned aircraft, like drones. The legislation amends a section of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to...
Simple Explanation
S. 5639 is a law that lets the government keep using special rules to stop drones from going near important places for a bit longer, until the end of September 2025.
H. R. 6851 — To prohibit certain funding to sanctuary jurisdictions, and for other purposes.
December 19, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:498
H. R. 6851, known as the "Cooperation with ICE Act," aims to stop sanctuary jurisdictions from receiving certain federal funds. The bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency to adjust eligibility for its Shelter and Services Program to exclude these jurisdictions....
Simple Explanation
The Cooperation with ICE Act says that places that don't help the government with immigration rules might not get certain kinds of money. It also says that people won't get in trouble for sharing information about immigrants with the government.
H. R. 10322 — To improve the effectiveness of body armor issued to female agents and officers of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
December 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,007
H.R. 10322 aims to enhance the effectiveness of the body armor used by female agents and officers of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The bill mandates that the body armor must be designed to fit the specific body shapes of female officers and ensure maximum...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10322 is a bill that makes sure the body armor for female agents in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) fits them properly and keeps them safe. It also asks DHS to check that this armor is safe and send reports every year about how well they are doing this.
S. 5315 — To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to enhance border security by seeking to expand partnerships with appropriate law enforcement entities in Mexico and Central American and South American countries to combat human smuggling and trafficking operations in Mexico and such countries, and for other purposes.
December 19, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,342
S. 5315 aims to improve border security by directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to form and strengthen partnerships with law enforcement agencies in Mexico and countries in Central and South America. The bill focuses on combating human smuggling and trafficking by...
Simple Explanation
S. 5315 is a plan to make the border safer by asking for help from police in nearby countries. They'll work together to catch people who sneak others across the border and teach everyone about the dangers of these trips.
H. R. 7443 — To authorize a dedicated transnational repression office within the Department of Homeland Security’s Homeland Security Investigations to analyze and monitor transnational repression and related terrorism threats and require Homeland Security Investigations to take actions to prevent transnational repression.
February 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,194
H.R. 7443, known as the “Combating Transnational Repression Act of 2024,” seeks to create a special office within the Department of Homeland Security to focus on foreign governments targeting individuals in the U.S. This office will analyze, monitor, and investigate threats related to...
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H.R. 7443 is a plan to make a special team in the U.S. that watches for mean actions by other countries against people living here, like bothering or hurting them, and works to stop it. This team will pay attention to these problems for ten years and will share what they find with others to keep everyone safe.
H. R. 7915 — To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance the Department of Homeland Security’s oversight of certain intelligence matters, and for other purposes.
April 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:701
H.R. 7915 aims to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to strengthen the Department of Homeland Security's oversight concerning intelligence activities. It involves changes to ensure that intelligence information is shared and maintained with respect to privacy rights,...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7915 is a plan to help ensure that when people at the Department of Homeland Security share and manage important information, they do it safely without forgetting about people's right to privacy and fairness. It also makes sure that anyone handling this information gets special training to protect privacy and civil rights.
H. R. 8734 — To amend the Northern Border Security Review Act to require updates to the northern border threat analysis and northern border strategy, and for other purposes.
June 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:574
H. R. 8734 proposes changes to the Northern Border Security Review Act. It requires updates to the analysis of threats along the northern border and the strategy for dealing with them by specified dates. The bill also mandates regular updates to the Department of Homeland...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 8734 is a plan to make sure that the people who keep our northern border safe check for dangers really often and tell the grown-ups in charge if there's anything new. It also wants the people who keep us safe to make some improvements based on smart ideas they got from experts.
S. RES. 655 — Honoring the life of Joseph Isadore Lieberman, former Senator for the State of Connecticut.
April 18, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:600
S. RES. 655 is a resolution from the 118th Congress honoring the life and legacy of Joseph Isadore Lieberman, who was a former U.S. Senator from Connecticut. The resolution highlights his various achievements, such as his role in creating the Department of Homeland Security...
Simple Explanation
The Senate wrote a special message to remember Joseph Lieberman, who used to be an important leader from Connecticut. They talk about all the good things he did, like helping make the country safer and being kind to everyone, and they send loving thoughts to his family.
H. J. RES. 22 — Disapproving of the rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security relating to Modernizing H–1B Requirements, Providing Flexibility in the F–1 Program, and Program Improvements Affecting Other Nonimmigrant Workers.
January 16, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:205
H. J. RES. 22 is a joint resolution from the 119th Congress that expresses disapproval of a specific rule proposed by the Department of Homeland Security. This rule aimed to modernize H-1B visa requirements, provide more flexibility in the F-1 student visa program, and make improvements for...
Simple Explanation
The people in charge don't want to change the rules for special work and student visas that let people from other countries come here to work or study, because they think the new rules might cause confusion and issues.
H. RES. 1261 — Honoring the service and sacrifices of the men and women of the U.S. Border Patrol and their families on its centennial.
May 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:189
H. RES. 1261 is a resolution that honors the U.S. Border Patrol on its 100th anniversary. It recognizes the Border Patrol's century of dedication to securing the nation's borders and acknowledges the service and sacrifices made by the Border Patrol agents and their families....
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 1261 is a way for the government to say "thank you" to all the people who have worked to keep the U.S. borders safe for 100 years, appreciating their hard work and remembering their dedication.
H. R. 9668 — An Act To establish in the Department of Homeland Security a working group relating to countering terrorist, cybersecurity, border and port security, and transportation security threats posed to the United States by the Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes.
December 10, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:1,960
H.R. 9668, known as the "SHIELD Against CCP Act," aims to establish a working group within the Department of Homeland Security focused on addressing various security threats from the Chinese Communist Party. This group will work on issues like terrorist threats, cybersecurity, border...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make a special group that looks out for bad actions from China that could hurt America, like hackers or unsafe borders. This group will help keep people safe, follow the rules, and will do this job for seven years.
H. R. 6971 — To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to immediately initiate removal proceedings for aliens whose visas are revoked on security or related grounds.
January 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:357
H. R. 6971, also known as the “Mandatory Removal Proceedings Act,” aims to change the Immigration and Nationality Act. It requires the Department of Homeland Security to immediately start removal proceedings for any alien whose visa is revoked on security or related grounds....
Simple Explanation
H. R. 6971 wants the people in charge of keeping America safe to quickly send out of the country anyone whose visa is taken away because they might be dangerous, without letting them ask a judge to stop it.
S. 4723 — To limit the separation of families at or near ports of entry.
July 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,608
S. 4723, known as the "Keep Families Together Act," aims to establish rules to prevent the separation of children from their parents or legal guardians at or near U.S. ports of entry and within 100 miles of the border. The bill prohibits separation except...
Simple Explanation
The "Keep Families Together Act" is a rule that tries to keep kids and their parents together when they come to the U.S., except when it's not safe, and also makes sure families know what's happening if they do get separated.
H. R. 8015 — To ensure the Department of Homeland Security is appropriately measuring the scope of certain border security matters, and for other purposes.
April 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,077
The bill, known as the “Data for a Secured Border Act,” aims to ensure that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) effectively measures and reports on certain border security matters. It requires annual reports to assess current border security metrics and make recommendations for...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help the Department of Homeland Security do a better job checking how safe the borders are. It says they should write reports each year to see how things can work better, like using new technology and handling busy times when lots of people try to cross.
H. R. 10274 — To prohibit any limitation on the entry of a Member of Congress to any facility for the detention of aliens, and for other purposes.
December 03, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:605
H.R. 10274 is designed to ensure that Members of Congress have unrestricted access to inspect facilities where aliens are detained, including those operated by private contractors for the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Health and Human Services. The...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10274 is a proposed law that wants to make sure members of Congress can always visit places where people who are not from the country might be staying, so they can see if everything is okay. This means no one would be allowed to stop them from visiting or change how the place looks just because someone important is coming to check it out.
H. R. 8441 — To prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from using Federal funds to establish the ICE Secure Docket Card program and to prohibit the use of documentation issued in connection with immigration proceedings to establish eligibility for Federal public benefits.
May 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:511
H. R. 8441 proposes to stop the Secretary of Homeland Security from using federal funds to create or maintain the ICE Secure Docket Card program, which would provide free identity cards to people who are in the U.S. illegally. The bill also prevents any documentation related...
Simple Explanation
Here's what the bill is about: The bill wants to stop giving free ID cards to people who are in the country without permission, and says that papers from immigration meetings can't be used to get government help. It also asks for a report to check how much these ID card programs cost.
S. 5105 — To require a report by the Secretary of Homeland Security regarding the failed assassination attempt on the life of Donald J. Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024.
September 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:280
S. 5105 is a bill that requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit a detailed report about the failed assassination attempt on Donald J. Trump that occurred in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024. The report must include any information related to the incident...
Simple Explanation
S. 5105 is a law that asks the person in charge of Homeland Security to quickly tell Congress what they know about a plan to hurt Donald J. Trump in Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024. The report must be given within a week after the law is approved.
H. R. 9502 — To provide for automatic extension of employment authorizations, to require earlier determinations on temporary protected status designations, and for other purposes.
September 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:381
H.R. 9502, known as the “Work Permit Reform Act,” aims to improve the process of extending employment authorization for immigrants in the United States who are under temporary protected status. The bill proposes that work authorization should automatically extend for the same period as the...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a magic trick for people from other countries who are allowed to stay in the U.S. for a while—they can keep their work permission automatically if they ask on time, and everything about it will be shared online for everyone to see.
S. 4681 — To ensure a timely, fair, meaningful, and transparent process for individuals to seek redress because they were wrongly identified as a threat under the screening and inspection regimes used by the Department of Homeland Security, to require a report on the effectiveness of enhanced screening programs of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
December 19, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:13,166
S. 4681 aims to establish a fair process for people who have been mistakenly identified as security threats by the Department of Homeland Security. The bill proposes the creation of a Screening and Watchlisting Advisory Committee to oversee and improve redress processes. It...
Simple Explanation
S. 4681 is a plan to make sure people aren't wrongly labeled as threats when they travel. It suggests ways to double-check these decisions and make security checks fair and clear for everyone.
S. 4062 — To establish a pilot program to assess the use of technology to speed up and enhance the cargo inspection process at land ports of entry along the border.
December 09, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:3,477
The bill S. 4062 aims to create a pilot program testing new technologies to speed up and improve the inspection of cargo at land border ports in the U.S. The program, lasting five years, will assess various technological enhancements, including artificial intelligence,...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to test cool new gadgets at border checkpoints to help find bad stuff faster and better. They want to try really smart computers and other tech, and then tell people if it's working well and if it respects privacy.
H. R. 4467 — An Act To direct the Under Secretary for Management of the Department of Homeland Security to assess contracts for covered services performed by contractor personnel along the United States land border with Mexico, and for other purposes.
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March 05, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:941
H.R. 4467 directs the Under Secretary for Management of the Department of Homeland Security to review active contracts for services provided by contractors along the U.S.-Mexico border. The bill requires a report on the necessity, efficiency, and effectiveness of using...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 4467 is like a big homework assignment for the Department of Homeland Security, asking them to check if they're spending money wisely on helpers at the U.S.-Mexico border. They have to figure out if using these helpers is better than using their own workers, but they must do this using the money they already have, without getting any extra for the task.
H. R. 9752 — To require a homeland security southwest border threat assessment on Tren de Aragua and associated strategic plan, and for other purposes.
September 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:798
H. R. 9752 aims to address security concerns related to the Tren de Aragua, a transnational criminal organization. The bill mandates that the Secretary of Homeland Security provide a detailed threat assessment of the organization’s activities at the U.S. southwest border...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 9752 is like a plan to help keep the U.S. border safe from a group called Tren de Aragua; it asks for a report on what problems this group might cause and a plan to stop them from doing any bad things.
H. R. 8663 — To require the Science and Technology Directorate in the Department of Homeland Security to develop greater capacity to detect, identify, and disrupt illicit substances in very low concentrations.
August 23, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:747
The bill, H.R. 8663, also known as the "DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024," instructs the Science and Technology Directorate in the Department of Homeland Security to enhance its capabilities in detecting and disrupting illicit drugs like fentanyl and xylazine, even in...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants a special team in the government to get really good at finding tiny bits of dangerous drugs, like fentanyl, before they can hurt people. They’ll use cool machines and smart computer programs to help them see these drugs, even when they are hiding.
H. R. 8090 — To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a council within the Department of Homeland Security to coordinate departmental efforts to identify, address, and mitigate cross-functional impacts of global climate change with respect to the Department’s programs and operations, and for other purposes.
April 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:860
H.R. 8090 proposes an amendment to the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to create a council within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The council's role is to coordinate efforts to understand and manage the impacts of global climate change on the department's programs...
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H.R. 8090 is a plan to make a group of people inside the Department of Homeland Security work together to handle problems caused by climate change. These people will think about how climate impacts the things they do, and they will write a report every year to tell Congress what they are doing.
H. R. 8631 — An Act To prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from procuring certain foreign-made batteries, and for other purposes.
December 17, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,015
H.R. 8631, also known as the “Decoupling from Foreign Adversarial Battery Dependence Act,” aims to prevent the Department of Homeland Security from purchasing batteries made by specific foreign companies deemed as a security risk, starting October 1, 2028. The bill names...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that the Department of Homeland Security doesn't buy certain batteries from some countries, especially China, to keep everyone safe, starting in 2028 and lasting until 2033. If there are no other good options, they can ask for a special pass to still buy those batteries.
H. R. 8752 — An Act Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security 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:23,132
The bill titled H. R. 8752 is an allocation of funds for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. It outlines specific budget allocations and conditions for various DHS agencies, including U.S. Customs and Border Protection,...
Simple Explanation
The bill gives money to the Department of Homeland Security to help keep our country safe but says the money can't be used on certain projects, like some about climate change and inclusion, and doesn't pay some people much, like cutting one person's pay to just $1.
H. R. 9523 — To provide for the hiring and training of certain personnel at the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
September 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:776
H.R. 9523, known as the “Renewed Hope Act of 2024,” aims to enhance the Department of Homeland Security’s efforts in tackling child sexual exploitation. The bill mandates hiring at least 200 additional personnel, including forensics analysts and investigators, for the Victim Identification...
Simple Explanation
The Renewed Hope Act of 2024 is a plan to help stop bad people from hurting kids by making sure more grown-ups are trained to find and save them, and by teaching police around the world new ways to do this, like using cool new technology.
S. 4305 — To improve the effectiveness of body armor issued to female agents and officers of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
May 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:994
S. 4305 aims to improve the body armor issued to female agents and officers of the Department of Homeland Security. The bill requires that body armor be specifically designed to fit the body shapes of female officers, ensuring better protection and fit. It outlines standards...
Simple Explanation
This bill is like making special superhero suits for women in the police to keep them safe because everyone's bodies are different. It says these suits should be tested to make sure they work well and fit just right, and it also plans to check each year if they really help.
H. R. 3208 — An Act To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training Program, and for other purposes.
December 17, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,616
H. R. 3208 aims to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 by establishing a DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training Program. This program is designed to train Department of Homeland Security employees, who are not already in cybersecurity roles, for positions related to...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to help people who work at the Department of Homeland Security learn more about computers so they can do special jobs that help keep the country safe on the internet. It sets up a way for them to get training, but some people think it might cost a lot and they aren’t sure how to pay for it.
H. J. RES. 21 — Disapproving of the rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security relating to Modernizing H–2 Program Requirements, Oversight, and Worker Protections.
January 16, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:181
H. J. RES. 21 is a joint resolution that expresses disapproval of a specific rule put forward by the Department of Homeland Security. This rule concerns the modernization of the H–2 program requirements, including oversight and worker protections. The resolution aims to...
Simple Explanation
H. J. RES. 21 is a plan from Congress that wants to cancel a rule made by the Department of Homeland Security about changing how certain worker programs are run, but it doesn't explain why they want to do this.
H. R. 9066 — To require an assessment by the Department of Homeland Security regarding threats within the United States posed by the Republic of Cuba, and for other purposes.
July 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:534
H. R. 9066, known as the "Cuba Threat Assessment Act," requires the Department of Homeland Security to conduct an annual assessment for five years on threats posed by Cuba within the United States. These assessments must be coordinated with various DHS offices to ensure they...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 9066 is a plan for the U.S. government to check every year for five years if Cuba might be causing any trouble in the United States, with some details shared with the public online.
S. 4698 — An Act To authorize the Joint Task Forces of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
September 25, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:641
S. 4698 is a Senate bill known as the “DHS Joint Task Forces Reauthorization Act of 2024.” It amends section 708 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, requiring the Department of Homeland Security to create staffing plans for each Joint Task Force. The bill also mandates...
Simple Explanation
S. 4698 is a law that asks a big government group called the Department of Homeland Security to make careful plans about how many people work in their special teamwork groups and to check how well they're doing each year, making sure they have enough people to do their important jobs.
H. R. 9532 — To provide for the hiring and training of certain personnel at the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
September 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:765
H. R. 9532, titled the “Renewed Hope Act of 2024,” aims to enhance the hiring and training of personnel at the Department of Homeland Security. The bill mandates the hiring of additional computer forensics analysts and criminal analysts to help investigate child exploitation...
Simple Explanation
The Renewed Hope Act of 2024 wants to help the people who work at the Department of Homeland Security by bringing in new helpers to catch bad guys who harm kids, and it plans to teach police new ways to find and help victims.
H. R. 9668 — To establish in the Department of Homeland Security a working group relating to countering terrorist, cybersecurity, border and port security, and transportation security threats posed to the United States by the Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes.
September 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,997
H.R. 9668, known as the “Strategic Homeland Intelligence and Enforcement Legislation to Defend against the CCP Act” or the “SHIELD Against CCP Act,” proposes the creation of a working group in the Department of Homeland Security. This group would focus on addressing threats to the United...
Simple Explanation
The "SHIELD Against CCP Act" wants to create a special team in the United States to watch out for danger from a group in China. This team will help make sure everyone is safe by working with other U.S. groups and checking new security ideas.
S. 4062 — To establish a pilot program to assess the use of technology to speed up and enhance the cargo inspection process at land ports of entry along the border.
March 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,528
The S. 4062 bill, known as the "Contraband Awareness Technology Catches Harmful Fentanyl Act" or the "CATCH Fentanyl Act," aims to establish a pilot program to enhance cargo inspections at land ports of entry along the U.S. border using advanced technology. The program, led...
Simple Explanation
The CATCH Fentanyl Act is like a test to see if cool tech tools can help people at the border check trucks and cars faster to find bad stuff, like fentanyl. They will try different tech tricks for five years and see which ones work the best.
H. R. 6174 — An Act To improve the biodetection functions of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
November 12, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:734
H. R. 6174 seeks to enhance the biodetection capabilities of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) by using resources from Department of Energy national laboratories. The bill mandates the DHS to assess its current use of these laboratories for research related to its...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help the Department of Homeland Security find dangerous things in the air better by working with special labs. It asks the department to figure out how to work together more and report back on how it's going.
H. RES. 1048 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the plight of Cameroonian immigrants and the continued turmoil and instability in the nation of Cameroon merits a designation of humanitarian parole and calling on the Department of Homeland Security to create a humanitarian parole program for Cameroonians fleeing this violence.
March 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:368
H. RES. 1048 expresses the House of Representatives' support for the establishment of a humanitarian parole program specifically for Cameroonian immigrants fleeing violence and instability in Cameroon. The resolution highlights the ongoing armed conflicts and widespread human...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants the U.S. to help people from Cameroon who are escaping danger by letting them come and stay safely. It asks the government to make sure these people are given a safe place to live and the help they need.
H. R. 8804 — To amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to DNA test family units.
June 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:417
H. R. 8804, known as the "Family Reunification Act of 2024," proposes changes to section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The bill mandates that the Secretary of Homeland Security implement rapid DNA testing for families who try to enter the U.S. without...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to check if families trying to come into the U.S. are really related by using quick DNA tests. If they are related, they can stay together while waiting; if not, they might be split up.
S. 3648 — To amend the Post-Katrina Management Reform Act of 2006 to repeal certain obsolete requirements, and for other purposes.
January 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:296
S. 3648, titled the “Helping Eliminate Limitations for Prompt Response and Recovery Act” or the “HELP Response and Recovery Act,” seeks to make changes to the Post-Katrina Management Reform Act of 2006. The bill, introduced by Mr. Peters and Mr. Kennedy, specifically aims to...
Simple Explanation
S. 3648 is a bill that tries to change an old law about how the government buys stuff after disasters. It wants to get rid of rules that people think are not needed anymore because there are new rules in place.
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,...
Simple Explanation
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.
S. 3613 — To require Facility Security Committees to respond to security recommendations issued by the Federal Protective Service relating to facility security, and for other purposes.
March 14, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,723
S. 3613 is a bill that aims to enhance security at federal facilities by requiring Facility Security Committees to respond to security recommendations from the Federal Protective Service. These committees must decide whether to accept or reject the suggestions and justify...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that the people in charge of keeping federal buildings safe listen to safety advice from experts and explain their choices if they don’t follow the advice. It also asks for regular updates on their actions, but no extra money is given to do all this, and the rules will stop after five years unless something changes.
H. R. 7755 — To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes.
March 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:5,454
H.R. 7755, titled the "Stateless Protection Act of 2024," aims to protect stateless people residing in the United States by offering them a pathway to legal status and protection against deportation. The bill provides mechanisms for stateless individuals to apply for a...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7755, the "Stateless Protection Act of 2024," is like a special plan to help people who don't belong to any country to live safely in the U.S. by giving them a chance to stay, work, and travel without worrying about being sent away.
H. R. 8594 — To amend title 49, United States Code, to establish an Aviation Security Checkpoint Technology Fund in the Department of Homeland Security to fund investments in aviation security checkpoint technology, and for other purposes.
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June 03, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:535
H. R. 8594 proposes an amendment to title 49 of the United States Code to create an Aviation Security Checkpoint Technology Fund within the Department of Homeland Security. This fund will be supported by designated fees and will allocate at least $250 million annually from...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a big piggy bank for airport security, making sure there's money to buy and take care of new machines that keep everyone safe when they fly. This money comes from travelers' fees and is used to help make airport lines quicker and safer.
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...
Simple Explanation
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.
S. 4667 — To amend title 31, United States Code, to establish the Life Sciences Research Security Board, and for other purposes.
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July 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:8,302
The bill, titled the "Risky Research Review Act," aims to amend U.S. Code Title 31 to establish the Life Sciences Research Security Board. This Board would be an independent agency responsible for reviewing and approving federal funding for life sciences research, particularly research deemed...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to create a special team called the Life Sciences Research Security Board, which will make sure that research involving living things is safe and doesn't cause any harm. It will get $30 million each year to do this, but some people are worried that this is a lot of money and it might take funds away from other important things.
H. R. 9481 — To establish the Northern Border Coordination Center, and for other purposes.
September 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:518
H.R. 9481 aims to create the Northern Border Coordination Center within one year of enactment. The Center will serve as a hub for coordination along the U.S.-Canada border, focusing on operations, information sharing, intelligence, and training. It will work with federal,...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9481 is a plan to set up a new team near the U.S.-Canada border that will help different groups work together on border safety. This team will share information and train people to make sure the border is safe, and they will not take orders from the main Homeland Security boss.
H. R. 9748 — An Act To require the Under Secretary of the Science and Technology Directorate of the Department of Homeland Security to develop a Department-wide policy and process to safeguard research and development from unauthorized access to or disclosure of sensitive information in research and development acquisitions, and for other purposes.
December 20, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:654
H.R. 9748, known as the “Research Security and Accountability in DHS Act,” mandates the Under Secretary of the Science and Technology Directorate of the Department of Homeland Security to establish a department-wide policy to protect sensitive information in research and...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9748 is a new rule that asks someone important in the Department of Homeland Security to make sure secret research work stays secret and doesn't get shared with people who shouldn't see it. It also says that this person has to tell Congress how they plan to keep these secrets safe.
H. R. 9689 — To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a DHS Cybersecurity Internship Program, and for other purposes.
September 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:942
H.R. 9689 proposes amendments to the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a DHS Cybersecurity Internship Program. This program will allow eligible U.S. citizens who are at least 16 years old and are enrolled in various educational institutions to partake in paid...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9689 is like a plan to let kids and young adults learn about stopping computer hackers by working and learning at a special place called the Department of Homeland Security. It wants to make sure kids from lots of different schools have a chance to join, like kids in high school, technical schools, and colleges.
H. R. 3208 — An Act To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training Program, and for other purposes.
September 24, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:752
H. R. 3208 seeks to modify the Homeland Security Act of 2002 by creating a new program called the "DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training Program." This program aims to train Department of Homeland Security (DHS) employees who are not currently in cybersecurity roles for...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 3208 is a bill that wants to teach workers at a special government place called DHS how to fight bad guys on computers, even if they didn't do that job before. It's like a school where they learn new skills to keep everyone's computer safe.
S. 5639 — To extend the authority for the protection of certain facilities and assets from unmanned aircraft.
December 20, 2024
Status:Considered and Passed Senate
Congress:118
Words:209
S. 5639 aims to continue the protection of certain facilities and assets in the United States from unmanned aircraft, like drones. The bill extends the existing authority given to the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice to counter such aircraft until...
Simple Explanation
S. 5639 lets some parts of the U.S. government keep stopping flying drones from getting too close to important places until September 30, 2025, to help keep those places safe.
S. 4301 — To grant States and Indian Tribes the authority to waive the 2-year foreign residence requirement for educators in rural and Tribal areas, and for other purposes.
May 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,238
S. 4301 allows U.S. states and Indian Tribes to request waivers for foreign educators to remain in the U.S. without needing to fulfill a 2-year foreign residence requirement. These educators must have a job offer in a rural or Tribal primary or secondary school and agree to...
Simple Explanation
S. 4301 is a bill that lets states and Indian Tribes help teachers from other countries stay in the U.S. to work in small or Tribal schools without needing to go back to their home country for two years, but only if they promise to teach there for three years. However, each state can only help 30 teachers like this each year.
S. 4233 — To prohibit the use of Federal funds to provide or subsidize housing for aliens who are unlawfully present in the United States until the Secretary of Veterans determines that sufficient Federal resources exist to provide housing assistance to all homeless veterans.
May 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:519
S. 4233, also known as the “Heroes Over Aliens Act” or the “HOA Act,” aims to block the use of federal funds for housing support to individuals unlawfully present in the U.S. This restriction would remain until the Secretary of Veterans Affairs confirms to Congress that there...
Simple Explanation
The bill says the U.S. government can't spend money to help people who aren't supposed to be in the country find a place to live until all homeless veterans have homes. This rule makes sure that veterans are taken care of first before anyone else.
S. 3648 — An Act To amend the Post-Katrina Management Reform Act of 2006 to repeal certain obsolete requirements, and for other purposes.
March 20, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:483
S. 3648, also known as the “Helping Eliminate Limitations for Prompt Response and Recovery Act,” aims to update the Post-Katrina Management Reform Act of 2006 by removing outdated rules related to contracting. The bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit...
Simple Explanation
S. 3648 is a new rule that helps fix old rules about how the government hires people to help during emergencies, like big storms. It wants to make sure the government spends money wisely and doesn't waste it, by checking very carefully what they do with the money.
S. 4698 — To authorize the Joint Task Forces of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
July 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:794
S. 4698 aims to extend the authorization and regulate the operations of the Joint Task Forces within the Department of Homeland Security. The bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require annual reports and briefings on staffing plans, resource assessments, and any...
Simple Explanation
S. 4698 is like a rulebook update for some special teams in charge of protecting the country, making sure they check in every year to see how they're doing and if they're using their stuff in the best way. It wants to make sure moving their headquarters isn't too expensive without a good reason.
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.
S. 5015 — To provide for the hiring and training of certain personnel at the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
September 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:771
S. 5015, also known as the “Renewed Hope Act of 2024,” proposes to enhance the hiring and training of personnel at the Department of Homeland Security. The bill mandates the hiring of additional forensic analysts and child exploitation investigators to support the...
Simple Explanation
The Renewed Hope Act of 2024 is a plan to hire and teach special helpers at the Department of Homeland Security so they can better find and help kids who are in dangerous situations.
H. R. 9749 — To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to abolish the reorganization authority of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
September 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:383
H.R. 9749 proposes changes to the Homeland Security Act of 2002 by removing certain sections that give the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) the power to reorganize itself. Specifically, the bill eliminates several sections and makes necessary changes to maintain...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to stop a special rule that lets the Department of Homeland Security change how it is organized, so now it has to stick to the same setup, but some people are worried this might make it harder for them to keep us safe.
H. R. 8590 — To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Attorney General, in coordination with the Secretary of Homeland Security, to establish counter-UAS system training and require the Attorney General and Secretary of Homeland Security, in coordination with the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to establish related standards for initial and recurrent training programs or certifications for individuals seeking to operate counter-UAS detection and mitigation systems, equipment, or technology, and for other purposes.
May 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:820
H. R. 8590 proposes changes to the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to create training programs for operating systems that detect and counter unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly known as drones. It requires the Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security,...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8590 is a plan to teach people how to safely use special gadgets that can find and stop drones, making sure they don't mess with airplanes.
H. R. 9586 — To prohibit Federal funds from being used to provide certain gender transition procedures to individuals in the custody of the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Health and Human Services.
September 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:701
H.R. 9586 is a proposed law that seeks to prevent federal funds from being used for specific gender transition procedures for individuals in the custody of the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Health and Human Services. This includes surgeries and the...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9586 is a bill that wants to stop certain money from being used to help people in government care change their bodies from one gender to another. It uses hard words and ideas that might upset some people because it talks about people's bodies in a strict way.
H. R. 8671 — To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish the Intelligence Rotational Assignment Program, and for other purposes.
June 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:324
H.R. 8671 proposes changes to the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to create the Intelligence Rotational Assignment Program. This program will allow analysts within the Department of Homeland Security, including those in the Secret Service's Office of Strategic Intelligence and...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8671 is a plan to let people working in different parts of the Department of Homeland Security take turns doing each other’s jobs, so they can learn and work together better, a bit like switching places in a big team for more fun and understanding!
H. R. 8103 — To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make certain improvements in the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
April 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,399
The bill, H. R. 8103, aims to enhance the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties within the Department of Homeland Security by amending the Homeland Security Act of 2002. It outlines the establishment of an office to oversee civil rights and liberties, ensuring compliance with laws and...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about making sure people’s rights are protected when they deal with the Homeland Security department. It plans to create a special office to check that the rules are followed, and it promises to talk with communities and report to Congress every year about what's going on.
H. R. 4406 — To require reporting regarding accreditation of basic training programs of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
December 19, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:975
The bill H.R. 4406, titled the "DHS Basic Training Accreditation Improvement Act of 2023," focuses on the accreditation process for basic training programs within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). It requires the DHS Secretary to report annually to specific...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the people in charge of protecting the country to check their training schools every year to make sure they're doing a good job. If any school isn't doing a good job, they have to tell some important people why and how they're going to fix it, and they want to help police officers in faraway places learn better how to keep everyone safe.
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. 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 19, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:698
H. R. 8664 aims to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 by requiring the Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis at the Department of Homeland Security to conduct an annual audit of the Office of Intelligence and Analysis's information systems and bulk data. The...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8664 is like a rulebook that tells a group in the government to check their computer systems every year to make sure they're following the rules and not keeping too much information on people. If something changes, they have to let important people in the government know about it.
S. 3619 — To amend chapter 25 of title 14, United States Code, to prohibit the use of Coast Guard funds and facilities to perform abortions and to prohibit the provision of travel and transportation allowances to obtain abortions.
January 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:515
S. 3619, also known as the "Guaranteeing the Unborn Access to Respect and Dignity Act" or the "GUARD Act," proposes changes to chapter 25 of title 14 in the United States Code. This bill aims to prevent the use of Coast Guard funds and facilities for performing abortions, except in cases...
Simple Explanation
The bill says that the Coast Guard can't use its money or places to help with abortions, except if the mother's life is in danger or if it's because of rape or incest. It also says they can't pay for people to travel to get an abortion for the same reasons.
H. R. 7832 — To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop a plan to identify, integrate, and deploy new, innovative, disruptive, or other emerging or advanced technologies to enhance, or address capability gaps in, border security operations, and for other purposes.
March 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,502
H. R. 7832, titled the "Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act," aims to enhance U.S. border security operations by mandating the Secretary of Homeland Security to create a plan for utilizing new and advanced technologies. This plan includes identifying and integrating...
Simple Explanation
Imagine a plan where the people in charge of keeping borders safe want to use cool new tools like robots and cameras to help them. They're making a list of all the new gadgets they could use to make sure everything is safe and sound at the borders.
H. R. 10007 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize the admission of nonimmigrant emergency medical technicians and paramedics.
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October 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,252
H.R. 10007, also known as the "Paramedic and Emergency Medical Technician Relief Act of 2024", proposes changes to the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow nonimmigrant emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics to work temporarily in the United States under a...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10007 wants to let foreign emergency helpers, like ambulance workers, come to work in the U.S. for a short time, making sure they are trained and safe, while making sure they don’t take jobs from American workers.
H. R. 9689 — To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a DHS Cybersecurity Internship Program, and for other purposes.
December 10, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,063
H. R. 9689 seeks to modify the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to introduce a cybersecurity internship program within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The program is designed for U.S. citizens who are at least 16 years old and are attending secondary schools,...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 9689 wants to start a new program where students can do special jobs about computers at a big government place that keeps everyone safe. The students get paid to learn while they help out, and the people in charge have to let everyone know how it's going every year.
H. R. 5717 — An Act To provide that sanctuary jurisdictions that provide benefits to aliens who are present in the United States without lawful status under the immigration laws are ineligible for Federal funds intended to benefit such aliens.
September 20, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:605
H.R. 5717, titled the "No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act," aims to prevent sanctuary jurisdictions from receiving federal funds meant for aliens without lawful status in the U.S. A sanctuary jurisdiction is defined as any state or political subdivision that restricts...
Simple Explanation
The bill says that if a city or state doesn't help the government with information about people who are not legally supposed to be in the country, they can't get certain money meant to help those people. But it also says that places won't be punished if they're trying to protect people who need help, like victims or witnesses of crimes.
H. CON. RES. 119 — Expressing the sense of Congress that wrongfully or unjustly deported people who have established significant ties through years of life in the United States deserve a chance to come home to reunite with loved ones through a fair and central process within the Department of Homeland Security.
July 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:264
The concurrent resolution H. CON. RES. 119 expresses Congress's view that people who were wrongfully or unfairly deported from the United States should have an opportunity to return and reunite with their loved ones. It highlights the hardships faced by such individuals, who...
Simple Explanation
The bill says Congress thinks people who were sent away from the U.S. by mistake, even though they lived here for a long time, should have a chance to come back and be with their families through a special plan run by the Department of Homeland Security.
S. 4085 — To establish the Export Enforcement Coordination Center in the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
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April 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,446
S. 4085 aims to create an Export Enforcement Coordination Center within the Department of Homeland Security. The center will be responsible for coordinating export enforcement activities between various U.S. government departments and agencies, such as State, Treasury,...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to set up a special center in the Department of Homeland Security to make sure countries like China and Russia don’t get their hands on important U.S. technology they shouldn't have. They are planning to spend $25 million to make sure everyone works together to stop this from happening.
H. R. 9460 — To authorize the Joint Task Forces of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
September 18, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:899
H.R. 9460, titled the “DHS Joint Task Forces Reauthorization Act of 2024,” aims to authorize and provide guidelines for the Joint Task Forces of the Department of Homeland Security. The bill mandates updates to existing legislation, including requiring annual reports and assessments on...
Simple Explanation
The DHS Joint Task Forces Reauthorization Act of 2024 is a plan to make sure special teams at the Department of Homeland Security have clear rules and enough people to do their jobs well. It also wants to figure out if it's a good idea to have the main office of one of these teams in a specific place, like in Portsmouth, Virginia.
H. R. 4470 — An Act To extend the authorization of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program of the Department of Homeland Security.
July 26, 2023
Status:Received in Senate
Congress:118
Words:170
H. R. 4470 aims to continue the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program run by the Department of Homeland Security until 2025. This program is intended to protect chemical facilities in the United States from potential terrorist attacks. The bill proposes amending...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to keep a special program running until 2025 that helps protect places with lots of chemicals from being hurt by bad people. Congress is thinking about it because the permission for the program was supposed to end in 2023.
S. 4024 — To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enable secure and trustworthy technology through other transaction contracting authority.
March 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:260
S. 4024 seeks to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance security and trust in technology through revised contracting methods. The bill proposes extending the Department of Homeland Security's ability to conduct research and development acquisition pilot programs...
Simple Explanation
S. 4024 wants to give more time until 2031 for a special program to help the Department of Homeland Security make safe technology, but it doesn't say how much it will cost or if it will work well.
H. R. 6174 — An Act To improve the biodetection functions of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
March 07, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:652
H.R. 6174, titled the “DHS Biodetection Improvement Act”, aims to enhance the biodetection capabilities of the Department of Homeland Security. The bill mandates the Secretary of Homeland Security to assess and improve partnerships with the Department of Energy's national...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6174 wants to help the Department of Homeland Security find better ways to detect harmful germs by working with scientists and special labs. It tells them to make a plan for using new tools and to tell Congress how it's going.
H. R. 5717 — An Act To provide that sanctuary jurisdictions that provide benefits to aliens who are present in the United States without lawful status under the immigration laws are ineligible for Federal funds intended to benefit such aliens.
September 23, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:581
H.R. 5717, also known as the "No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act," proposes that any state or local government that is identified as a "sanctuary jurisdiction" will not be eligible for federal funds meant to help immigrants without legal status. A "sanctuary jurisdiction" is...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to stop cities that don't fully cooperate with immigration officers from getting money from the government to help people living in the country without permission.
H. R. 7580 — To provide for the effective use of immigration detainers to enhance public safety.
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March 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,607
H.R. 7580, titled the "Immigration Detainer Enforcement Act of 2024," aims to improve the use of immigration detainers to enhance public safety. It emphasizes the importance of cooperation between federal, state, tribal, and local law enforcement in removing criminal aliens, and it allows...
Simple Explanation
The "Immigration Detainer Enforcement Act of 2024" is a rule that says police and government helpers need to work together to catch bad people who are not allowed to stay in the country, and if they do, they can get money to help pay for it. But, if they don't follow the rules, they might not get the money they need.
H. R. 9762 — To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide explicit authority for the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to work with international partners on cybersecurity, and for other purposes.
September 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,605
H.R. 9762, titled the “DHS International Cyber Partner Act of 2024,” aims to modify the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to give formal authority to the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) for partnering with...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to let important people in the U.S. government work with people from other countries to protect computers and the internet from bad things, but they won't give extra money for it, and they have to tell Congress what they are doing.
S. 4305 — An Act To improve the effectiveness of body armor issued to female agents and officers of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
December 02, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:971
S. 4305 aims to enhance the safety of female agents and officers in the Department of Homeland Security by improving their body armor. The bill requires that the body armor be specifically designed to fit female body shapes and meet specific safety standards, including...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to give better-fitting and safer body armor to women who work as agents in the Department of Homeland Security, and they have to make sure it protects them well within three years.
H. R. 7190 — To require the Assistant Secretary for the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office of the Department of Homeland Security to treat illicit fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction, and for other purposes.
February 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:277
H.R. 7190, titled the “Fentanyl is a WMD Act,” directs the Assistant Secretary for the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office at the Department of Homeland Security to classify illicit fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction. This classification aligns with the provisions of title XIX...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7190 is a plan to call illegal fentanyl, which is a dangerous drug, a "weapon of mass destruction," just like big bombs, so the people keeping us safe can act more strongly against it.
H. R. 7343 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the detention of certain aliens who commit assault against law enforcement officers.
February 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:628
H.R. 7343 aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow for the detention of certain non-citizens who assault law enforcement officers. The bill proposes that the Secretary of Homeland Security, instead of the Attorney General, be responsible for this detention....
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7343 is a bill that says people who are not from the country and hurt police officers could be put in jail by the people who keep the country safe. It uses some words that not everyone might know and might be tricky because different places have different rules for what "hurt" means.
H. R. 4467 — An Act To direct the Under Secretary for Management of the Department of Homeland Security to assess contracts for covered services performed by contractor personnel along the United States land border with Mexico, and for other purposes.
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December 02, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,043
The DHS Border Services Contracts Review Act, also known as H. R. 4467, directs the Under Secretary for Management of the Department of Homeland Security to evaluate contracts for services performed by contractor personnel along the U.S.-Mexico border. The...
Simple Explanation
The DHS Border Services Contracts Review Act is like a rule that asks a big boss at the Department of Homeland Security to check if the people they hire to work by the Mexico border are doing a good job without using any extra money. It's like making sure expensive toys are working well and fixing them if needed, using only the tools they already have.
H. R. 8119 — To establish in U.S. Customs and Border Protection a pilot program to adopt dogs from local animal shelters to be trained as therapy dogs, and for other purposes.
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April 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:376
H.R. 8119, also known as the “Providing Emotional Assistance with Relief and Love Act” or the “PEARL Act”, seeks to establish a pilot program within U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to adopt dogs from local animal shelters and train them as therapy dogs. The program...
Simple Explanation
The PEARL Act wants to try using shelter dogs to help people feel better at U.S. Customs by training them as special helper dogs, and they plan to spend some money to see if it works well.
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...
Simple Explanation
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. 10027 — To establish Joint Operations Centers along the southern border of the United States, and for other purposes.
October 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:878
H. R. 10027, the "Advanced Border Coordination Act of 2024," aims to set up at least two Joint Operations Centers along the U.S. southern border. These centers are designed to help multiple federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies work together efficiently....
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to create special teamwork centers where different groups of helpers, like police officers, can work together to keep the southern border safe by stopping bad things from happening. These centers will help everyone talk to each other better and work as a team.
H. R. 7220 — To establish in U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services of the Department of Homeland Security an EB–5 Regional Center Program Advisory Committee.
February 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,021
H. R. 7220 proposes the creation of an EB-5 Regional Center Program Advisory Committee within the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services of the Department of Homeland Security. This committee will provide recommendations and reports to improve the EB-5 Regional Center...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7220 wants to set up a special group of people to give advice on how to make a program that helps foreigners invest in the U.S. better. They won't get paid, just share ideas to create more jobs by working with people from different parts of the country.
S. 2291 — An Act To establish the Northern Border Coordination Center, and for other purposes.
June 05, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,626
S. 2291 establishes the Northern Border Coordination Center to enhance coordination and security measures along the U.S.-Canada border and the maritime border between Alaska and Russia. The Center will work with various federal, state, tribal, local, and international...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to create a new team that helps make sure the northern border between the U.S. and Canada, and the water border near Alaska and Russia, are safe and secure. This team will work with lots of other people to share information and try out new tools while keeping people's rights and privacy safe.
H. R. 8664 — 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.
June 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:482
H. R. 8664 aims to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 by mandating an annual audit of information systems and bulk data handled by the Office of Intelligence and Analysis at the Department of Homeland Security. The Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis is...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 8664 is a bill that wants a special part of the government to check their computer systems and the big bunches of information they collect every year to make sure everything is safe and okay. After the checks, they have to tell some important people what they found out.
S. 3591 — Making appropriations to improve border security, imposing new reporting requirements relating to border security, and enhancing criminal penalties for destroying or evading border controls.
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January 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,951
S. 3591, introduced in the U.S. Senate, proposes financial support to enhance border security measures. It allocates funds for the Department of Homeland Security to hire more personnel, improve technology for inspecting vehicles and detecting illegal drugs like fentanyl, and...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a plan to make the borders safer by hiring more helpers and getting better gadgets to catch bad things like illegal drugs. It also makes rules tougher if someone tries to break the border rules, like sneaking past without permission.
H. R. 9769 — To ensure the security and integrity of United States critical infrastructure by establishing an interagency task force and requiring a comprehensive report on the targeting of United States critical infrastructure by People’s Republic of China state-sponsored cyber actors, and for other purposes.
December 10, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:2,544
H.R. 9769, known as the "Strengthening Cyber Resilience Against State-Sponsored Threats Act," aims to protect U.S. critical infrastructure from cybersecurity threats posed by state-sponsored cyber actors from China, like Volt Typhoon. The bill mandates the formation of an...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9769 is like creating a special team to keep important things in America safe from bad guys on computers, especially from China. This team will check how safe things are, tell the grown-ups in charge what to do, and try to keep everyone in the loop, even though some things will be secret.
H. R. 8770 — To establish a grant program carried out by the Department of Homeland Security to fund university-based cybersecurity clinics at junior or community colleges, historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions (HSIs), and other minority-serving institutions, and for other purposes.
June 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,024
H.R. 8770, titled the “Cybersecurity Clinics Grant Program Act,” proposes the creation of a grant program by the Department of Homeland Security to support university-based cybersecurity clinics at junior or community colleges, historically Black colleges and universities...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8770 is a plan to give money to schools like junior colleges and HBCUs to help them teach students about keeping computers safe from hackers, so that these students can become computer safety experts when they grow up.
S. 4040 — To establish a new nonimmigrant visa for mobile entertainment workers.
March 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:557
S. 4040, also known as the "Restoring Industry Development in Entertainment Act" or the "RIDE Act," proposes the creation of a new P–4 nonimmigrant visa category for mobile entertainment workers. This visa would apply to workers who are crucial to the operation of traveling...
Simple Explanation
The RIDE Act is a plan to make a special travel pass, like a ticket, for people who work in fun places like circuses and carnivals when they come to work in the United States. This will help them come and work here, but people are making sure it doesn't mean less money or fewer jobs for other workers already in America.
S. 4361 — Making emergency supplemental appropriations for border security and combatting fentanyl for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
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May 20, 2024
Status:Placed on Calendar Senate
Congress:118
Words:55,882
S. 4361 is a bill aimed at making emergency supplemental appropriations for border security and combating fentanyl in the U.S. for the fiscal year 2024. It includes funding for various departments and agencies like the Department of Justice, Department of Homeland Security, and Department of...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to give extra money to help protect the borders of the U.S. and stop bad stuff like a drug called fentanyl from coming in, but there are worries about how the money will be used and if the rules are fair for everyone.
S. 3603 — To establish an information-sharing pilot program to combat the illicit use of crypto assets.
January 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,093
S. 3603 proposes the creation of a pilot program to combat the illegal use of cryptocurrencies by encouraging information sharing between government agencies and the private sector. The program would involve agencies like the Department of Justice and the Department of...
Simple Explanation
Imagine some people try to use pretend money, called crypto, to do bad things like hiding money or stealing. This bill wants people who watch for these bad activities, like special government groups and some companies, to share what they know with each other to stop the bad guys.
H. R. 7772 — To restrict certain Federal assistance benefits to individuals verified to be citizens of the United States.
March 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,192
H.R. 7772, titled the "Safeguarding Benefits for Americans Act of 2024," aims to limit certain federal assistance benefits exclusively to individuals verified as U.S. citizens. The bill outlines that to qualify for these benefits, individuals must declare under penalty of...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7772 wants to make sure that only people who are confirmed to be U.S. citizens can get certain help from the government, and it requires them to prove they are citizens or nationals with documents.

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