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H. R. 4043 — To amend the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act to make the District of Columbia eligible for certain wastewater infrastructure grants, and for other purposes.
December 18, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:412
H. R. 4043 aims to modify the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act so that the District of Columbia can receive specific grants for wastewater infrastructure. This change will also expand eligibility to include states, municipalities, and other local government units. The bill was first...
Simple Explanation
The bill H. R. 4043 wants to make sure that the District of Columbia can get special help to fix and build parts that clean water, just like other places can. It also makes it possible for more places, like states and towns, to apply for this help too.
H. R. 8983 — To repeal portions of a regulation issued by the State Superintendent of Education of the District of Columbia that require child care workers to have a degree, a certificate, or a minimum number of credit hours from an institution of higher education.
July 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:300
The H. R. 8983 bill, known as the “Childcare Worker Opportunity Act,” aims to overturn specific regulations in the District of Columbia. These regulations, issued by the State Superintendent of Education, require child care workers to have certain higher education...
Simple Explanation
The Childcare Worker Opportunity Act is a plan to change the rules so people who want to take care of kids in Washington, D.C., don’t have to go to college or have a special certificate to do the job. This means more people can work with children, even if they haven't gone to school to learn how.
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.
H. R. 7067 — To amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to allow the District of Columbia to receive Federal funding under such Act, and for other purposes.
January 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:203
H. R. 7067, known as the “Flood Prevention Act of 2024,” seeks to amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972. The bill aims to make the District of Columbia eligible for federal funding under this Act. Congresswoman Norton introduced this bill, and it has been referred to...
Simple Explanation
The Flood Prevention Act of 2024 wants to change a rule so that Washington, D.C., which is like a small city that acts like a state, can get money from the government to help take care of its land near water, just like other states can.
S. 3698 — An Act To amend title 11, District of Columbia Official Code, to revise references in such title to individuals with intellectual disabilities.
September 25, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:250
S. 3698 aims to update the language used in title 11 of the District of Columbia Official Code. The bill specifically changes outdated terms like "substantially retarded persons" to "persons with moderate intellectual disabilities" in different sections concerning the...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to change old words to nicer ones when talking about people with intellectual disabilities in special law books for Washington, D.C., to make sure everyone is spoken about respectfully.
H. R. 7526 — To repeal the final rule adopted by the District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment relating to Adoption of California Vehicle Emission Standards.
March 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:250
H. R. 7526 is a bill aimed at repealing a specific rule adopted by the District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment. This rule relates to the adoption of California's vehicle emission standards. The bill proposes that, effective December 29, 2023, the rule will...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7526 is a bill that wants to cancel a rule in Washington, D.C. about making cars clean like in California. If this rule is canceled, older, less strict rules could come back, which might mean more pollution from cars.
H. R. 192 — An Act To prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia and to repeal the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022.
May 23, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:239
H. R. 192 seeks to prevent non-citizens from voting in any elections, including for public office, and in ballot initiatives or referendums in the District of Columbia. It also aims to repeal the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022, effectively undoing changes...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 192 is a new rule that says only people who are citizens of the United States can vote in Washington, D.C., elections, and it cancels a previous rule from 2022 that let non-citizens vote.
H. R. 8927 — To amend title 31, United States Code, to repeal the authorities of the Government Accountability Office with respect to the District of Columbia government, and for other purposes.
July 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:780
H. R. 8927 aims to change the United States Code by removing certain oversight powers that the Government Accountability Office (GAO) has over the District of Columbia's government. Specifically, the bill proposes to stop treating the District's government as a federal...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to stop checking the government of Washington, D.C. like a school report card. It would mean that people won't see as many reports about how the city is doing with its money and running things.
H. R. 7530 — An Act To limit youth offender status in the District of Columbia to individuals 18 years of age or younger, to direct the Attorney General of the District of Columbia to establish and operate a publicly accessible website containing updated statistics on juvenile crime in the District of Columbia, to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to prohibit the Council of the District of Columbia from enacting changes to existing criminal liability sentences, and for other purposes.
May 15, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:1,595
H.R. 7530 is a bill that seeks to change certain laws about youth offenders in the District of Columbia. It limits the status of a youth offender to individuals who are 18 years old or younger. The bill directs the Attorney General of D.C. to create and maintain a public...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7530 is a new bill that says only kids 18 and younger in Washington, D.C., can get special help if they break the law, and it also wants to make a website that tells people about kids' crimes, while making sure this information keeps privacy safe.
H. R. 7336 — To amend title 1, United States Code, to provide that, for the purpose of determining eligibility for Federal funds, the District of Columbia shall be treated as a State and any political subdivision of a State or unit of local government, and for other purposes.
February 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:382
The bill H. R. 7336 proposes to amend title 1 of the United States Code so that the District of Columbia is treated as a state when determining eligibility or use of federal funding. This means that, for purposes of receiving federal funds, DC would have the same status as...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to treat Washington, D.C., like a state when it comes to getting money from the U.S. government, which means it would be able to get some money the same way states do.
H. R. 7530 — An Act To limit youth offender status in the District of Columbia to individuals 18 years of age or younger, to direct the Attorney General of the District of Columbia to establish and operate a publicly accessible website containing updated statistics on juvenile crime in the District of Columbia, to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to prohibit the Council of the District of Columbia from enacting changes to existing criminal liability sentences, and for other purposes.
May 16, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,528
The D.C. Criminal Reforms to Immediately Make Everyone Safe Act of 2024 proposes several changes to laws affecting youth offenders in the District of Columbia. It aims to limit youth offender status to those 18 years old or younger, requiring the creation of a website by the...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that only kids 18 and younger can get special treatment if they break rules. It also asks for a website to show numbers about kids who get in trouble in Washington, D.C., and tries to keep rules about how much trouble someone gets in the same.
H. R. 6912 — To direct the Librarian of Congress to obtain a stained glass panel depicting the seal of the District of Columbia and install the panel among the stained glass panels depicting the seals of States, which overlook the Main Reading Room of the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building.
January 03, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:274
The bill H.R. 6912 directs the Librarian of Congress to acquire and install a stained glass panel featuring the seal of the District of Columbia. This panel is to be placed among existing stained glass panels depicting the seals of U.S. states, which are located overlooking...
Simple Explanation
The bill says that a pretty window with a picture of the coat of arms for Washington, D.C. should be added to the Library of Congress, where other windows show pictures from different states. This is so Washington, D.C., can be shown with all the states.
H. R. 10391 — To prohibit the continuing availability of any portion of a Federal payment to the District of Columbia for a program of District of Columbia resident tuition support for a fiscal year which remains unobligated as of the end of the fiscal year, and for other purposes.
December 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:576
The No More D.C. Waste Act aims to stop federal payments for the District of Columbia's resident tuition support program from being carried over to the next fiscal year if they remain unused by the end of the current year. Specifically, any leftover funds must lapse and will...
Simple Explanation
The No More D.C. Waste Act wants to make sure that if money given to help students from Washington, D.C. go to college isn't used by the end of the year, it can't be saved for the next year. It also asks for a report on how the money was spent, starting from 2026.
H. R. 8122 — To redesignate Rock Creek Park in the District of Columbia as Rock Creek National Park.
April 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:308
H. R. 8122 is a bill proposed to change the name of Rock Creek Park in Washington, D.C., to Rock Creek National Park. The designation aims to acknowledge the park's significant natural, cultural, and historical elements, along with its recreational offerings. The bill also...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8122 wants to change the name of Rock Creek Park in Washington, D.C., to Rock Creek National Park to show how special it is; it's like giving the park a new title to make sure everyone knows how important and fun it is!
H. R. 8162 — To amend the National Capital Revitalization and Self-Government Improvement Act of 1997 to treat domestic partnerships as marriage for purposes of the program of benefits paid by the Federal government for survivors of a District of Columbia police officer, firefighter, or teacher in the same manner and to the same extent that domestic partnerships are treated as marriage for purposes of such benefits which are paid by the District of Columbia, to conform the age limit after which a surviving spouse of a police officer, firefighter, or teacher may remarry without losing survivor benefits under such program to the age limit established with respect to survivor benefits of Federal employees, and for other purposes.
April 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,329
H.R. 8162 seeks to amend the National Capital Revitalization and Self-Government Improvement Act of 1997 to recognize domestic partnerships as marriages for federal benefit programs for survivors of D.C. police officers, firefighters, and teachers. The bill also aims to align the age limit...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to treat people in domestic partnerships the same as married couples for benefits if they are a surviving partner of a police officer, firefighter, or teacher in Washington, D.C., and it also changes rules for these surviving partners about when they can remarry without losing benefits.
H. R. 10062 — To amend title 29, District of Columbia Official Code, to treat meetings held with officials of the Federal Government which are held in the District of Columbia as activities not constituting doing business in the District of Columbia for purposes of determining whether organizations are required to register with the District of Columbia.
October 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:344
H. R. 10062, known as the “Freedom to Petition the Government Act,” proposes an amendment to the District of Columbia Official Code. It aims to clarify that meetings held in D.C. between nonprofit organizations and federal officials, such as members of Congress, should not be...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 10062 says if groups meet with government people in Washington D.C., they don't have to sign up like a business there.
H. R. 7459 — To amend the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act and the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act to treat the District of Columbia the same as a State for purposes of such Acts, and for other purposes.
February 26, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:579
H. R. 7459 proposes treating the District of Columbia as a state under the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act and the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act. This change would allow Washington, D.C., to receive the same benefits and responsibilities as a state...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to treat Washington, D.C., like a state so it can get the same help and benefits for taking care of animals and fish as other states do.
H. R. 4984 — An Act To direct the Secretary of the Interior to transfer administrative jurisdiction over the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus to the District of Columbia so that the District may use the Campus for purposes including residential and commercial development, and for other purposes.
December 27, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:2,241
H.R. 4984 aims to transfer control over the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus from the federal government to the District of Columbia. This transfer allows the District to develop the area for various purposes, including residential and commercial projects, while...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about letting Washington, D.C. take care of a big area where an old stadium is, so they can build houses and stores there, but they have to keep some parts as parks for everyone to enjoy. They must follow rules to protect the environment and can't use money from the government to build a new stadium.
H. R. 7115 — To permit individuals 70 years of age or older to opt out of jury service in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.
January 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:257
H. R. 7115 allows individuals who are 70 years of age or older to opt out of jury service in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. This change is made by amending the existing law in the District of Columbia Official Code to give seniors the choice to be excused...
Simple Explanation
If someone is 70 years old or older and gets asked to be on a jury (a group that helps make a decision in a court case) in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, they can choose not to do it if they don't want to. This new rule changes the law to let older people decide if they want to skip being on a jury.
H. R. 4984 — An Act To direct the Secretary of the Interior to transfer administrative jurisdiction over the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus to the District of Columbia so that the District may use the Campus for purposes including residential and commercial development, and for other purposes.
March 05, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,283
H.R. 4984 aims to transfer the administrative control of the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus from the federal government to the District of Columbia. This would allow D.C. to develop the area for residential, commercial, and public purposes, while ensuring a portion...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to give control of a big area around a stadium in Washington, D.C., to the city so they can turn it into homes, stores, and parks. But they have to make sure it stays clean and safe and can't use federal money to fix the stadium.
H. R. 8125 — To designate the area between the intersections of 18th Street Northwest and Church Street Northwest, and 18th Street Northwest and P Street Northwest, in the District of Columbia as Jimmy Lai Way, and for other purposes.
April 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,575
H.R. 8125 proposes to rename a section of a street in Washington, D.C., as "Jimmy Lai Way" in honor of the jailed Hong Kong democracy advocate, Jimmy Lai. The bill also calls on Congress to condemn Lai's imprisonment in Hong Kong, urging the U.S. government and international...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, Congress wants to give a section of a street in Washington, D.C. a special name, "Jimmy Lai Way," to honor a man named Jimmy Lai who is in jail in Hong Kong for standing up for freedom. They also want to let people send mail to "Jimmy Lai Way" in the U.S., even though it might cause issues with mail delivery and make some countries upset.
H. RES. 1227 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8369) to provide for the expeditious delivery of defense articles and defense services for Israel and other matters; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7530) to limit youth offender status in the District of Columbia to individuals 18 years of age or younger, to direct the Attorney General of the District of Columbia to establish and operate a publicly accessible website containing updated statistics on juvenile crime in the District of Columbia, to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to prohibit the Council of the District of Columbia from enacting changes to existing criminal liability sentences, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (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; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8146) to require a report by the Attorney General on the impact the border crisis is having on law enforcement at the Federal, State, local, and Tribal level; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7581) to require the Attorney General to develop reports relating to violent attacks against law enforcement officers, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 354) to amend title 18, United States Code, to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act and provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by law enforcement officers, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1213) a resolution regarding violence against law enforcement officers; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1210) condemning the Biden border crisis and the tremendous burdens law enforcement officers face as a result.
May 15, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:2,950
H. RES. 1227 sets the rules for the House of Representatives to consider several bills and resolutions. H.R. 8369 focuses on delivering defense items to Israel quickly. H.R. 7530 addresses juvenile crime and sentencing in Washington D.C., limiting youth...
Simple Explanation
The House of Representatives is planning how to talk about several important work ideas, like helping Israel quickly, dealing with young people who break the rules in Washington D.C., and making sure officers stay safe. They're also looking at reports about problems at the border and how these issues make work harder for police officers.
H. RES. 1415 — Expressing support for the designation of August 22, 2024, as national Chuck Brown Day, and honoring his contributions to music and to the District of Columbia.
August 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:144
H.Res. 1415 is a resolution expressing support for making August 22, 2024, national "Chuck Brown Day." The resolution honors Chuck Brown for his work as the "Godfather of Go-Go," a genre that blends funk, soul, and Latin sounds, and for his significant contributions to the...
Simple Explanation
H.Res. 1415 wants to make August 22, 2024, a special day called "Chuck Brown Day" to honor a musician who made a fun type of music mixing different styles. The day celebrates his cool tunes and how he worked to help the people in Washington, D.C. feel important and have a say in things.
H. R. 4984 — An Act To direct the Secretary of the Interior to transfer administrative jurisdiction over the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus to the District of Columbia so that the District may use the Campus for purposes including residential and commercial development, and for other purposes.
November 21, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,410
H. R. 4984 is a bill that aims to transfer control of the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus from the federal government to the District of Columbia. The purpose of this transfer is to allow the District to develop the area for residential, commercial, and community...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 4984 wants to give control of a big sports area called the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus to Washington, D.C., so they can build houses, shops, and parks for everyone to enjoy. But they can't use any money from the government to make a new big sports stadium there.
H. R. 4984 — An Act To direct the Secretary of the Interior to transfer administrative jurisdiction over the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus to the District of Columbia so that the District may use the Campus for purposes including residential and commercial development, and for other purposes.
February 28, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:2,310
H.R. 4984 is a bill that instructs the Secretary of the Interior to transfer the administrative control of the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus to the District of Columbia. This transfer aims to enable the District to develop the area for residential, commercial, and other public...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about giving control of a big, empty stadium area to Washington, D.C., so they can build homes, shops, and parks there, but they have to follow some rules and can't use government money to build a new stadium.
H. R. 6866 — To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to permit the District of Columbia to establish the timing of special elections for local office in the District of Columbia.
December 19, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:651
The bill H.R. 6866 allows the District of Columbia to set the timing for special elections for local offices, such as the Chairman, Council members, Mayor, and Attorney General. It modifies sections of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, allowing the District to establish...
Simple Explanation
The bill lets Washington, D.C. decide when to hold special elections to fill local government jobs like Mayor or council members when there is a vacancy. This means D.C. can choose their own special election dates instead of following a fixed schedule.
H. R. 7421 — To amend Public Law 87–788 (commonly known as the McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Act; 16 U.S.C. 582a–7) to provide for equal treatment of the District of Columbia with respect to funds made available under that Act.
February 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:234
H.R. 7421 aims to ensure that the District of Columbia receives equal treatment regarding funding under the McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Act. The bill specifically amends Section 8 of Public Law 87–788 by adding the District of Columbia to the list of entities...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7421 wants to change a law so that Washington, D.C. can get the same money as the states do for taking care of forests. This way, D.C. can have the same chances to look after its trees and parks.
H. R. 7530 — To limit youth offender status in the District of Columbia to individuals 18 years of age or younger, to direct the Attorney General of the District of Columbia to establish and operate a publicly accessible website containing updated statistics on juvenile crime in the District of Columbia, to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to prohibit the Council of the District of Columbia from enacting changes to existing criminal liability sentences, and for other purposes.
April 30, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,849
H.R. 7530, also known as the "D.C. Criminal Reforms to Immediately Make Everyone Safe Act of 2024," proposes to make several changes regarding youth offenders in the District of Columbia. It limits youth offender status to those 18 years old or younger and requires the...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7530 is a plan that says only kids 18 and younger can be called "youth offenders" in Washington, D.C., and it wants to make a website that shows numbers about young people who break the rules. It also wants to keep the people in charge from changing the rules on how people who break the law are punished.
H. R. 9248 — To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide States the authority to limit blocking highway-rail grade crossings, and for other purposes.
August 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:381
H. R. 9248, known as the "Railroad Responsibility Act of 2024," is a proposed law that aims to give states more power to control how long trains can block highway-rail grade crossings. It amends Title 49 of the United States Code to ensure that states can create their own...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9248 wants to give states the power to make rules about how long trains can stop and block roads, so cars don't get stuck waiting too long. It also tries to make sure the big central rules don't mess with the little rules each state wants to make.
H. R. 7530 — To limit youth offender status in the District of Columbia to individuals 18 years of age or younger, to direct the Attorney General of the District of Columbia to establish and operate a publicly accessible website containing updated statistics on juvenile crime in the District of Columbia, to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to prohibit the Council of the District of Columbia from enacting changes to existing criminal liability sentences, and for other purposes.
March 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,678
The D.C. Criminal Reforms to Immediately Make Everyone Safe Act aims to restrict youth offender status in the District of Columbia to individuals who are 18 years old or younger. It directs the Attorney General to create a public website that provides updated statistics on...
Simple Explanation
The D.C. Criminal Reforms to Immediately Make Everyone Safe Act is a rule to make sure that only kids under 18 get special youth treatment in court, to have lots of information about crimes done by young people posted on a website, and to stop any changes to how long people must go to jail.
S. 3633 — To amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to allow the District of Columbia to receive Federal funding under such Act, and for other purposes.
January 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:211
S. 3633 amends the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to allow the District of Columbia to receive federal funding that it previously could not access. This change means that the District of Columbia will now be recognized similarly to other regions in the context of this...
Simple Explanation
S. 3633 is a bill that wants to give Washington, D.C., the chance to get the same money help that other places get for taking care of their coastlines and to protect them from floods. Before this, D.C. couldn't get this kind of help because of some old rules.

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