Search Results: keywords:"equal access"

  • H. R. 8269 — To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to require local educational agencies to allow recruiters to access the secondary schools served by the local educational agency for recruiting activities, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:492

    H.R. 8269 proposes amendments to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. It aims to ensure that local educational agencies allow military recruiters the same access to secondary school campuses as is granted to other employers, colleges, or recruiters, for the...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 8269 is a proposed rule that wants schools to let military recruiters come in, just like other job or college people, to talk to older students about joining the military. It also says that someone has to check each year to make sure schools are following this rule.

  • H. R. 7342 — To establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes.
    Status:Reported in House
    Words:2,177

    H.R. 7342, known as the “Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2024,” aims to set up the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access within the Department of Veterans Affairs. This committee will advise the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on improving accessibility...

    Simple Explanation

    The Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2024 is a plan to create a special group that helps make things easier to access for veterans with disabilities. This group will help make sure that veterans can use all the services and places they need.

  • H. RES. 1390 — Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Legal Services Corporation.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:243

    H. RES. 1390 is a resolution passed by the House of Representatives to mark the 50th anniversary of the Legal Services Corporation (LSC). It highlights the importance of the LSC in providing free legal aid to low-income Americans who otherwise could not afford it. The resolution acknowledges...

    Simple Explanation

    The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) has been around for 50 years, helping people who don't have much money get legal help for free. This resolution celebrates its work and says it's important to keep giving them money so everyone can get the help they need, no matter how much they earn.

  • H. R. 7342 — An Act To establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes.
    Status:Received in Senate
    Words:1,949

    H.R. 7342, or the "Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2024," requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to set up a Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access within 180 days. This committee will consist of veterans, experts, and representatives who will advise...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to create a special group to help make sure veterans can easily access information and places they need, and it also changes some rules about how the government helps veterans with home loans.