Search Results: keywords:"ethical concerns"

  • H. R. 7764 — An Act To establish a commission to study the potential transfer of the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History to the Smithsonian Institution, and for other purposes.
    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:1,821

    H.R. 7764 aims to create a commission to explore the possibility of transferring the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia to the Smithsonian Institution. The commission will consist of eight appointed members and will study various issues related to the museum,...

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    The bill wants to create a group of people to think about whether a museum about American Jewish history should become part of the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. They will have two years to study and make suggestions, like how to raise money for it.

  • H. R. 9147 — To prohibit the imposition of a sentence for a State criminal offense committed by a major party candidate during a covered time period.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:399

    H. R. 9147, titled the “Prevention of Election Interference Act of 2024,” seeks to prevent sentences for state criminal offenses from being imposed on major party candidates during specific times around a general Presidential election. The bill defines this "covered time...

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    The bill wants to make sure that people running for President from big political parties are not punished for breaking state laws close to election time, because it might affect their ability to campaign. It suggests allowing them to pause or stop their punishment if they think it will get in the way of their campaign activities.

  • S. CON. RES. 34 — Establishing the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies for the inauguration of the President-elect and Vice President-elect of the United States on January 20, 2025.
    Status:Enrolled Bill
    Words:253

    S. CON. RES. 34 establishes a Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies for the upcoming inauguration of the President-elect and Vice President-elect of the United States on January 20, 2025. This committee will have six members, including three Senators and three...

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    This bill sets up a special group of six people from Congress to plan the big party when the new President and Vice President take office in January 2025. They can ask for help from other government groups and even receive gifts to make the party happen.

  • S. J. RES. 113 — Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:251

    S. J. RES. 113 is a proposed joint resolution that seeks to block a specific foreign military sale to Israel. The sale in question includes 50,400 M933A1 120mm High Explosive mortar cartridges and other related defense articles and services, as detailed in Transmittal No....

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    A few senators want to stop selling some big, loud, and powerful toy-like things called mortar cartridges to Israel, and they're asking other grown-ups in charge to say no to this sale to make sure everyone plays nicely.

  • S. RES. 777 — Keeping guns out of classrooms.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:101

    S. RES. 777 states that the Senate believes federal money should not be used to provide guns to school staff or to train them on how to use guns. It cites various studies and statistics showing that having more guns in schools doesn't make them safer and could even increase...

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    S. RES. 777 says that the Senate thinks schools should not use federal money to give teachers guns or teach them to use guns because it might make schools less safe. Many teachers, parents, and experts agree that schools should stay places without weapons.

  • S. 932 — An Act To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for the halt in pension payments for Members of Congress sentenced for certain offenses, and for other purposes.
    Status:Enrolled Bill
    Words:437

    S. 932, known as the “No CORRUPTION Act,” aims to stop pension payments for Members of Congress who are convicted of certain offenses. If a lawmaker is found guilty of such crimes, they will not receive any pension based on their time in Congress. However, if the conviction...

    Simple Explanation

    The No CORRUPTION Act is a rule that says if someone in Congress gets into big trouble and is found guilty of a serious crime, they don’t get their retirement money. But if later it turns out they weren't guilty after all, they can start getting that money again like nothing bad ever happened.

  • H. RES. 1161 — Commemorating innocent civilian lives lost in Gaza, especially children.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:232

    H. RES. 1161 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives that honors the innocent civilian lives lost in Gaza, especially children, during the ongoing conflict in the region. It acknowledges the significant loss and suffering of Palestinian civilians as a...

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    H. RES. 1161 is a special message from Congress that says it's important to remember the people, especially kids, who have been hurt because of the fighting in Gaza. It also talks about asking countries, like the United States, to help make things better for the people there.

  • S. 3607 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that amounts paid for an abortion are not taken into account for purposes of the deduction for medical expenses.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:405

    S. 3607 proposes an amendment to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that money spent on an abortion cannot be included when calculating medical expenses for tax deductions. However, there are exceptions if the abortion is necessary to save the life of the mother or...

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    S. 3607 is a bill that says when people are doing their taxes, they can't count the money they spend on an abortion as a medical cost they get a discount on, unless it's to save the mom's life or because of bad things like rape. It would start working when the bill becomes a law.

  • H. R. 10357 — To require a report on former Federal employees advising foreign governments.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:268

    H. R. 10357 is a bill that would require the Secretary of the United States to submit a report listing former senior officials of the U.S. government who have been approved to advise foreign governments. This report must be submitted to several congressional committees within...

    Simple Explanation

    This bill wants to make sure that if someone who used to have a big job in the U.S. government is giving advice to another country's government, we have to make a list and tell some special groups in the U.S. government about it every year for three years.

  • H. R. 8976 — An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 20 West White Street in Millstadt, Illinois, as the Corporal Matthew A. Wyatt Post Office.
    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:226

    H. R. 8976 proposes to rename the United States Postal Service facility located at 20 West White Street in Millstadt, Illinois, as the "Corporal Matthew A. Wyatt Post Office." This designation honors Corporal Matthew A. Wyatt by ensuring that future references to this postal...

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    The bill wants to change the name of a post office in Millstadt, Illinois, to honor Corporal Matthew A. Wyatt, so every time someone talks about the post office, they'll use his name.

  • H. R. 9084 — To amend section 102 of the Revised Statutes of the United States to provide that a person who refuses to answer certain questions or is finally convicted of perjury before either House of Congress shall be debarred from Federal employment, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,366

    H.R. 9084, known as the "STOP the SWAMP Act," aims to change existing laws so that if someone refuses to answer questions or is found guilty of lying under oath during Congressional hearings, they can’t work for the federal government. If a federal employee is found guilty, they will be...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 9084, the "STOP the SWAMP Act," says that if someone doesn't answer important questions or lies when talking to people who make laws, they won't be able to work for the government anymore, and they might even have to give back some money they've been paid.

  • S. 4236 — To authorize the Director of the National Science Foundation to identify grand challenges and award competitive prizes for artificial intelligence research and development.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,919

    S. 4236 is a bill that aims to encourage research and development in artificial intelligence by having the National Science Foundation's Director create competitive prize programs. The program will focus on solving major challenges in various fields such as health, national...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to help smart people make new and cool things with computers to solve big problems, like fighting cancer or protecting the environment, by giving them money prizes if they succeed. Some people think this could lead to spending too much money, and they want to make sure everyone gets a fair chance to win.

  • H. R. 6999 — To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to require reports about the prosecution of certain offenses for recipients of Byrne grants, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:903

    H. R. 6999, also known as the “Holding Prosecutors Accountable Act,” seeks to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. The bill requires district attorneys or prosecutors in large jurisdictions that receive Byrne grants to submit annual reports to the Attorney General....

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    The bill wants to make sure that big city lawyers report how they handle major crimes like murder or robbery each year to keep getting money from the government. If they don't share these details, they might not get funding, but some people worry it could make lawyers feel they have to act a certain way even if it’s not right.

  • H. R. 8321 — To require person convicted of unlawful activity on the campus of an institution of higher education beginning on and after October 7, 2023, to provide community service in Gaza.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:233

    H. R. 8321 is a bill that proposes requiring individuals who are convicted of engaging in unlawful activities on college or university campuses, starting from October 7, 2023, to perform community service in Gaza. The legislation, titled the “Antisemitism Community Service...

    Simple Explanation

    H. R. 8321 is a plan that says if someone gets in trouble for doing bad things at a college or university, starting from October 7, 2023, they have to help people by doing good deeds in a place far away called Gaza. This rule is meant to make people think twice before breaking the rules at school.

  • S. 5575 — An Act To designate the Patsye Crites Forest.
    Status:Engrossed in Senate
    Words:190

    S. 5575 is a bill to designate a specific area of land, approximately 2,693.31 acres within the Monongahela National Forest, as the "Patsye Crites Forest." Once this land is acquired by the United States, all references to it in legal and official documents will be updated to reflect this new...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to name a big piece of forest, about the size of 2,693 football fields, "Patsye Crites Forest" once the government owns it. This means everyone will call it by this new name in all maps and documents.

  • H. R. 9490 — To revise certain authorities of the Government Publishing Office, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:5,537

    H.R. 9490, titled the "GPO Modernization Act of 2024," aims to update the roles and responsibilities of the Government Publishing Office (GPO). It seeks changes like allowing the Superintendent of Documents more discretion in selling and distributing government publications, and establishing...

    Simple Explanation

    The GPO Modernization Act of 2024 is like giving the people who make government books and papers new rules, letting them use computers more, and helping people read them online for free. But some parts might make it easier to pick favorites or spend money without checking if it's done fairly.

  • H. R. 8137 — To provide for an exception to the restrictions described in the Assisted Suicide Funding Restriction Act of 1997 with respect to certain States.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:544

    H. R. 8137 aims to create an exception to the restrictions in the Assisted Suicide Funding Restriction Act of 1997 for states that allow medical aid-in-dying. This bill acknowledges medical aid-in-dying as a legitimate medical practice for terminally ill adults who choose to...

    Simple Explanation

    H. R. 8137 is about changing a rule so that in some states, doctors can help very sick people who want to die peacefully without breaking any laws. Starting in 2025, this would let these states give information and help to those people.