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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...
Simple Explanation
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.
S. 3913 — To authorize the Director of the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury to use a portion of the amounts seized through the enforcement of sanctions to recover the costs of such enforcement.
March 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:303
S. 3913, also known as the "Sanctions Recovery Act of 2024," allows the Director of the Office of Foreign Assets Control in the Department of the Treasury to use a portion of the foreign assets seized through sanctions enforcement to cover enforcement costs. Specifically, it...
Simple Explanation
The bill lets the person in charge of seizing money from other countries use a small part of that money to pay for the costs of taking it, just like using some of your birthday money to buy gift wrap for someone else.
H. J. RES. 148 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Treasury relating to Clean Vehicle Credits Under Sections 25E and 30D; Transfer of Credits; Critical Minerals and Battery Components; Foreign Entities of Concern.
July 18, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:498
H. J. RES. 148 is a joint resolution that seeks to overturn a rule issued by the Department of the Treasury regarding "Clean Vehicle Credits" under sections 25E and 30D. This rule addresses the transfer of these credits and various concerns related to critical minerals, battery components,...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to stop a new rule about special credits for clean cars, because some parts of it are not clear. These credits are like rewards for using cars that are better for the environment, but there's confusion about how they work and who they affect.
S. 4928 — Making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes.
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August 01, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:42,146
The bill S. 4928 allocates funds for financial services and general government initiatives in the United States for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. It provides detailed budget allocations for various departments and agencies such as the Department of the Treasury,...
Simple Explanation
The bill S. 4928 is like a big money plan for the U.S. government in 2025, giving out money to different parts of the government to do their jobs, like fixing computers and helping with taxes, but it has some rules about what they can spend the money on, like not using it for fancy changes to dollar bills or certain health things.
S. J. RES. 57 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Treasury relating to Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds.
May 14, 2024
Status:Placed on Calendar Senate
Congress:118
Words:239
S. J. RES. 57 is a joint resolution that allows Congress to reject a specific rule made by the Department of the Treasury. This rule is about the "Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds," which were initially detailed in the Federal Register in November 2023. The...
Simple Explanation
This is a proposal where Congress can say "no" to a rule made by the Treasury Department about giving money to help states and local areas affected by COVID-19. If Congress says "no," the rule will disappear, and it's like the rule never happened.
H. R. 9358 — To transfer the investigative jurisdiction over payment and financial systems from the United States Secret Service to the Department of the Treasury, and for other purposes.
August 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:814
H.R. 9358, known as the "Focus on Protection Act," proposes transferring the responsibility for investigating payment and financial systems from the United States Secret Service to the Department of the Treasury. The bill lists reasons for this change, such as improving the...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9358 wants to let the Department of the Treasury take over some important detective work about money from the Secret Service, so the Secret Service can focus more on protecting important people.
H. R. 7338 — To establish an Office of the Community Development Advocate for the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, to establish a process for decertification of community development financial institutions, and for other purposes.
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February 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,384
H.R. 7338, known as the "Rural Credit Access Act of 2024," aims to improve support for community development financial institutions (CDFIs) in the United States. The bill proposes the creation of an Office of the Community Development Advocate within the Community Development...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7338, or the "Rural Credit Access Act of 2024," is a plan to help special banks that give money to people in small towns who have less money. It wants to create a new office to make sure these banks follow the rules and get help if they need it.
H. R. 7483 — To amend the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 to establish a Financial Agent Mentor-Protégé Program within the Department of the Treasury, and for other purposes.
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February 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:811
H.R. 7483 is a bill that aims to modify the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 by establishing a Financial Agent Mentor-Protégé Program within the Department of the Treasury. This program is designed to allow large financial institutions or...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to create a buddy program where big banks help little banks learn and grow. It means setting some rules about which banks can join, but there might be costs and challenges to make sure it's fair and useful for everyone involved.
S. 4439 — To require the Assistant Secretary of Financial Markets of the Department of the Treasury to brief certain Senate committees on the debt issuance of the Department.
June 03, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:245
S. 4439, also known as the "Transparency in Debt Issuance Act of 2024," mandates that the Assistant Secretary for Financial Markets at the Department of the Treasury must provide quarterly briefings to the Senate's Committee on Finance and the Committee on Banking, Housing,...
Simple Explanation
S. 4439 is a rule saying the U.S. Treasury Department must tell two Senate groups what they're doing when they borrow money every few months, to keep things clear and open.
H. J. RES. 110 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Treasury relating to Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds.
February 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:255
H. J. RES. 110 is a legislative proposal that seeks to officially disapprove a specific rule issued by the Department of the Treasury. This rule pertains to the "Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds." If the resolution is passed, the rule referenced (published in the Federal...
Simple Explanation
This bill is about the government saying "no" to a rule they made about how city and state money should be used during COVID. If they say "no," the rule doesn't count anymore, but they haven't said what they'll do instead.
S. J. RES. 57 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Treasury relating to Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds.
February 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:237
S. J. RES. 57 is a joint resolution introduced in the Senate that seeks to block a rule issued by the Department of the Treasury concerning the "Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds." The resolution is part of a congressional process to disapprove and nullify...
Simple Explanation
This bill is like a big STOP sign from Congress telling the Treasury they don't agree with a new money rule about helping states and towns recover from COVID-19, and they don't want that rule to happen. But they don't explain why or what happens next, so it's like a mystery for everyone trying to use those funds.
S. J. RES. 87 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Treasury relating to Clean Vehicle Credits Under Sections 25E and 30D; Transfer of Credits; Critical Minerals and Battery Components; Foreign Entities of Concern.
May 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:267
S. J. RES. 87 is a joint resolution aimed at rejecting a specific rule put forth by the Department of the Treasury. This rule deals with "Clean Vehicle Credits" as outlined under Sections 25E and 30D, covering aspects such as the transfer of credits, critical minerals and...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, Congress is saying "no" to a new rule about car credits because they don't agree with it. This rule involves special money rules for clean cars, the stuff that makes their batteries, and certain countries they are worried about.
H. R. 9224 — To permit law enforcement officers of the Department of the Treasury to carry service weapons to their place of residence while off duty, and for other purposes.
July 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:387
H. R. 9224 is a bill that allows law enforcement officers working for the Department of the Treasury to carry their service weapons to their homes when they are off duty. It defines a "service weapon" as any firearm used by these officers in their official duties and...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 9224 is a bill that would let Treasury law enforcement officers take their work guns home even when they are off duty, helping keep them safe, but some details about where and how they can keep the guns need more explanation.
S. 5034 — To provide additional benefits to American workers whose employment has been impacted as a result of the transition to a clean energy economy.
September 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:3,666
The American Energy Worker Opportunity Act of 2024 aims to support American workers affected by the shift to a clean energy economy. The bill proposes establishing the Office of American Energy Workers within the Department of the Treasury to assist with providing benefits...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a helpful friend for workers who lose their jobs because we're using cleaner energy like solar and wind instead of coal and oil. It wants to give them money to help pay for things like health insurance and school, and it also tries to help them get new jobs in the clean energy world.
H. J. RES. 179 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Treasury relating to Clean Vehicle Credits Under Sections 25E and 30D; Transfer of Credits; Critical Minerals and Battery Components; Foreign Entities of Concern.
July 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:239
H. J. RES. 179 is a joint resolution that seeks to nullify a particular rule made by the Department of the Treasury. This rule is associated with "Clean Vehicle Credits," which involve aspects like transferring credits and regulations concerning critical minerals, battery...
Simple Explanation
H. J. RES. 179 is a decision by Congress to cancel a rule made by the Department of the Treasury that deals with giving special credit points for clean cars based on certain rules about car parts and international companies, but it doesn't say what will happen if this rule is canceled.
S. 5384 — To abolish the Department of Education, and for other purposes.
November 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,434
S. 5384 is a bill that aims to abolish the Department of Education in the United States within 180 days of its enactment. It proposes to transfer certain education-related programs to other federal departments, such as moving the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to the Department...
Simple Explanation
S. 5384 is a bill that wants to close the Department of Education, giving its big jobs to other parts of the government and letting states get money in a block to help with schools. This bill also wants to make sure everyone's rights are still protected by having the government check that everything is fair.
H. J. RES. 198 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Treasury relating to Gross Proceeds and Basis Reporting by Brokers and Determination of Amount Realized and Basis for Digital Asset Transactions.
August 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:224
H. J. RES. 198 is a joint resolution that seeks congressional disapproval of a rule set by the Department of the Treasury. This rule is concerned with how brokers report gross proceeds and determine the amount realized and basis for digital asset transactions. The resolution...
Simple Explanation
H. J. RES. 198 is a plan from Congress saying they don’t agree with a rule made by a group in charge of money things, called the Treasury. This rule was about telling brokers (the people who help buy and sell stuff) how to handle reports when people trade digital coins like Bitcoin, but Congress thinks it shouldn’t be used.
H. J. RES. 148 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Treasury relating to Clean Vehicle Credits Under Sections 25E and 30D; Transfer of Credits; Critical Minerals and Battery Components; Foreign Entities of Concern.
May 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:252
H. J. RES. 148 is a proposal in Congress that aims to invalidate a specific rule issued by the Department of the Treasury. This rule relates to "Clean Vehicle Credits" under Sections 25E and 30D, which involve topics like transferring these credits, critical minerals and...
Simple Explanation
H. J. RES. 148 says that some people in Congress want to stop a new rule about electric car credits. They think this rule needs to change because it affects things like special materials used in car batteries and the way companies get credits when they work with certain countries.
H. R. 10224 — 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 House
Congress:118
Words:1,609
H.R. 10224 is a proposed law that would require people nominated for high-level positions in the U.S. Departments of Defense, State, Treasury, and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to publicly share details about any financial transactions they have had with...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10224 wants people who might get big jobs in the U.S. government to tell everyone if they got money or did jobs for other countries recently, so that everyone can know who they're connected to.

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