H.R. 2687, titled the "End Kidney Deaths Act," proposes changes to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a new tax credit for individuals who donate a kidney without knowing the recipient's identity. If enacted, donors could receive a $10,000 refundable tax credit for...
The "End Kidney Deaths Act" is a new plan that gives people money back on their taxes if they donate a kidney to a stranger, hoping to help more people get the kidneys they need to stay healthy.
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....
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.
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...
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. 132 is designed to modify the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act by extending the authority for prepaying certain contracts. The bill includes amendments to how offsets are managed, specifically directing funds to accounts other than the General...
H. R. 132 is like changing the rules for a water project to allow people to pay for things earlier, and it makes sure the money goes to the right places, but some people worry it might not be fair or easy to understand.
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...
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.
H. R. 394 proposes to increase the penalties for crimes related to child pornography. The bill suggests that anyone involved in the possession or distribution of such material should face fines and be punished by death or life imprisonment. This legislation amends sections of...
H. R. 394 is a plan to make the punishments for people who have or share pictures or videos of kids that are not okay much stricter, saying they could even go to jail for life or face the death penalty.
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....
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.
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...
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.
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...
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. 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...
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. 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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
H.R. 396, known as the "TRUST in Congress Act," aims to ensure transparency and trust in U.S. Congress by requiring Members of Congress, along with their spouses and dependent children, to place certain investments into blind trusts. This would prevent them from having any...
H.R. 396 is a rule that says members of Congress, with their spouses and kids, must put some of their money into a special type of account called a "blind trust" so that they can't control it while they're working in Congress. This is to make sure they make decisions that are good for everyone, not just for themselves.
S. 633 proposes to amend title 31 of the United States Code to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue coins honoring deceased Presidents and their spouses. The bill mandates the creation of $1 coins featuring the image of deceased Presidents who haven't yet...
The bill wants to make special coins that have pictures of Presidents who have passed away and their wives, if they had one. These coins are like collectibles you can use as money, but there's some worry about how many should be made, who decides that, and how they should be used.
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...
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. 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,...
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. 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...
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 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...
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. 1085 seeks to amend the Public Health Service Act to stop the National Institutes of Health (NIH) from funding research that uses live animals outside of the United States. The bill, known as the "Cease Animal Research Grants Overseas Act of 2025" or the "CARGO Act of...
H. R. 1085 is a plan to make sure money from the United States for animal research is spent only in places in the U.S., so the animals are treated well and safe rules are followed.
S. 787 proposes the creation of the Veterans Health Administration Policy Advisory Commission to review and report to Congress on the operations of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). The Commission will have 17 members with expertise in healthcare systems, including...
This bill wants to make a group of smart people, called a commission, to check on how the Veterans Health Administration helps people who used to be in the military when they're sick or need medical care. They will find out what works and what doesn’t, and tell their ideas to Congress to make things better.
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...
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. 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...
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. 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...
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.
The resolution S. RES. 121 aims to set up the Senate Human Rights Commission in the United States Senate. This commission will serve as a forum for bipartisan discussions on international human rights issues and focus on monitoring human rights conditions worldwide. It will not have...
The Senate Human Rights Commission is like a team of 10 people in the U.S. Senate who talk about helping people around the world have better lives, and they have some money to do their work, but they need to be careful and clear about how they spend it.
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