Search Results: keywords:"diplomatic missions"

  • S. 4202 — To require the Department of State to create and implement a process for better supporting new diplomatic missions.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,346

    S. 4202, titled the “Embassy in a Box Act of 2024,” requires the Department of State to create a more efficient process for establishing new diplomatic missions. The bill emphasizes the need for the U.S. to increase its diplomatic presence, especially in strategic locations...

    Simple Explanation

    The Embassy in a Box Act of 2024 is about making it easier and faster for the U.S. to set up new places for diplomats to work around the world, especially in small countries, so they can keep up with other countries like China. It asks the State Department to plan better, use new safety rules, and let a special person lead the project, but there are some worries about how much it will cost, how the plan will work, and if it will be fair and efficient.

  • S. 4021 — To place restrictions on the official display of flags, seals, or emblems other than the United States flag.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:219

    S. 4021 aims to regulate the display of flags, seals, or emblems other than the United States flag at official U.S. locations. The bill mandates that any such flag, seal, or emblem must be smaller than the U.S. flag and, if flown, cannot be placed higher than the U.S. flag....

    Simple Explanation

    The bill says that at places like U.S. embassies or government buildings, the American flag should always be the biggest and at the top when other flags, signs, or symbols are shown together.

  • H. R. 825 — An Act To prohibit contracting with persons that have business operations with the Maduro regime, and for other purposes.
    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:1,050

    H.R. 825, known as the "BOLIVAR Act," aims to restrict the U.S. government from entering into contracts with individuals or companies that knowingly engage in significant business activities with the Venezuelan government under Nicolás Maduro, which is not recognized by the...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 825 is like a rule that says the U.S. government can't make deals with companies that do big business with certain people in Venezuela who are not recognized by the U.S. government, unless it's for special reasons like helping people in trouble or keeping the country safe.