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Search Results: keywords:"economic security"

S. 5132 — To promote the economic security and safety of survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, and for other purposes.
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September 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:17,385
S. 5132 aims to support survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking by enhancing their economic security and safety. The bill proposes measures like reauthorizing grant programs, providing safe leave from work, and ensuring legal protections...
Simple Explanation
S. 5132 is a bill that helps people who have been hurt or scared by someone they know by giving them time off work if they need it, making sure they are treated fairly, and teaching more people about helping them.
S. RES. 591 — Reaffirming the deep and steadfast partnership between, and the ties that bind, the United States and Canada in support of economic and national security.
March 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:491
The resolution, S. RES. 591, aims to reinforce the strong relationship between the United States and Canada, focusing on both economic and national security. It recognizes the critical strategic partnership between the two countries, emphasizing shared interests in areas such as trade,...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about the United States and Canada working closely together to be good friends, help each other stay safe, and make sure people have good jobs by sharing things like energy and trade.
H. R. 7678 — To amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to better address certain transactions by foreign entities of concern, and for other purposes.
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March 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,056
The bill, H.R. 7678, aims to amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to address issues related to real estate transactions involving "foreign entities of concern" in the United States. It grants the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States the authority to review...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that when people from other countries try to buy a lot of land or expensive property in the U.S., the government checks it carefully to keep everyone safe.
S. 3956 — To include phosphate and potash on the final list of critical minerals of the Department of the Interior.
March 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:278
The bill S. 3956 proposes adding phosphate and potash to the Department of the Interior's list of critical minerals. This would mean that these minerals are considered essential for economic and national security. The bill also requires the Secretary of the Interior to...
Simple Explanation
The bill S. 3956 is about adding two important minerals, called phosphate and potash, to a special list because they are needed for making things and keeping the country safe. It also asks a department to check how we can produce more of these minerals in the country without waiting too long.
H. R. 8673 — To establish in the National Institute of Standards and Technology the Foundation for Standards and Metrology, and for other purposes.
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June 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,753
H.R. 8673 aims to create the Foundation for Standards and Metrology within the National Institute of Standards and Technology. This nonprofit foundation's mission is to support advancements in measurement science, technical standards, and technology, enhancing U.S. economic...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8673 is a plan to start a new group called the Foundation for Standards and Metrology to help make sure things are measured and done correctly, like how long or heavy something is, and to help bring new inventions and technologies to life. This group will work with schools and companies, but it needs to be careful with money and not let people who give money to it have too much influence.
H. R. 9898 — To amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to secure midstream processing of critical materials, and for other purposes.
October 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,356
H.R. 9898 is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives that aims to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act. It focuses on strengthening the processing of critical materials within the United States to reduce reliance on foreign adversaries and enhance economic and national...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9898 is a bill that wants to make sure important materials we use in everyday things are taken care of right here in the United States, so we don't depend too much on other countries. The bill asks leaders to figure out how to make this happen and check if there are any problems stopping it.
H. R. 1157 — An Act To provide for the authorization of appropriations for the Countering the People’s Republic of China Malign Influence Fund, and for other purposes.
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September 09, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:1,573
H.R. 1157, also known as the "Countering the PRC Malign Influence Fund Authorization Act of 2023," authorizes $325 million annually from 2023 to 2027 to counteract negative influences from the Chinese Communist Party. The funds aim to disrupt activities undermining international order,...
Simple Explanation
The bill lets the government spend a lot of money every year to help stop bad things that another country might do, like spreading lies or being unfair. It plans to have a special helper to manage this, but doesn't have clear rules about what they need to be good at, and there's no exact way to tell if the money is being used well.
H. R. 8446 — An Act To amend the Energy Act of 2020 to include critical materials in the definition of critical mineral, and for other purposes.
November 14, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:189
H. R. 8446, known as the "Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2024," aims to amend the Energy Act of 2020 by broadening the definition of "critical minerals" to include critical materials identified by the Secretary of Energy. The bill requires updates to the list of critical minerals within...
Simple Explanation
The Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2024 is a rule that helps the government keep track of important rocks and materials that are very useful for making things we need. It says when new important materials are found, they must be added to a special list quickly, so everyone knows they are important and can use them carefully.
S. 3535 — To support empowerment, economic security, and educational opportunities for adolescent girls around the world, and for other purposes.
December 14, 2023
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,089
S. 3535 aims to empower adolescent girls around the world by supporting their access to quality secondary education, fostering their economic security, and ensuring educational opportunities. The bill highlights the importance of removing barriers such as harmful social...
Simple Explanation
S. 3535 is a plan to help girls around the world go to school, feel safe, and have better chances to make money when they grow up. It wants different parts of the U.S. government to work together and let people know how well they’re doing in making these good changes for girls.
H. R. 9693 — To promote the economic security and safety of survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, and for other purposes.
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September 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:17,431
H. R. 9693, known as the “Security And Financial Empowerment for Survivors Act of 2024,” aims to improve the economic security and safety of survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. The bill proposes granting victims paid leave, protection...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 9693 is a bill that wants to make sure people who have been hurt or scared by someone they know can feel safe and get help. It plans to give them time off work, protect them from being treated unfairly at jobs, and make sure they can get money support if they need to stop working all while teaching everyone else more about staying safe.
S. 3827 — To amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to require the Assistant Secretary for Aging to award grants to States, Indian tribes, and tribal organizations to create or implement Multisector Plans for Aging and Aging with a Disability, and for other purposes.
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February 28, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:3,824
S. 3827 aims to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 by requiring the Assistant Secretary for Aging to provide grants to States, Indian tribes, and tribal organizations. These grants will help create or implement Multisector Plans for Aging and Aging with a Disability. The...
Simple Explanation
S. 3827 is a plan to help older people and those with disabilities by giving money to states and tribes. This money is to make sure they have the support they need for things like health, homes, and connecting with others.
H. RES. 1053 — Reaffirming the deep and steadfast United States-Canada partnership and the ties that bind the two countries in support of economic and national security.
March 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:503
The proposed resolution, H. RES. 1053, emphasizes the importance of the partnership between the United States and Canada, highlighting their economic and national security ties. It underscores the need to strengthen cooperation in areas such as trade, energy, and climate security, as well as...
Simple Explanation
The United States and Canada want to be really good friends and work together to keep both countries safe and help each other with making money, using energy, and taking care of the environment. This special plan is about them helping each other and solving problems together.

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