Search Results: keywords:"exceptions"

  • S. 5119 — To codify in statute certain sanctions with respect to the Russian Federation.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,119

    S. 5119 aims to make certain sanctions against the Russian Federation permanent by incorporating them into law. These sanctions, originally imposed under several executive orders, target individuals and activities undermining Ukraine's sovereignty and other harmful actions by...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 5119 is a plan to make some rules that were made to stop certain bad actions by Russia into permanent laws. These rules can be changed if the people involved stop doing the bad things and there are special exceptions for important things like food and medicine.

  • H. R. 6603 — An Act To apply foreign-direct product rules to Iran.
    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:1,013

    H.R. 6603, titled the "No Technology for Terror Act," aims to extend certain export control rules to items produced outside the United States that involve U.S.-origin technology or software. If these items are directed towards Iran or involve the Iranian government, they will require a...

    Simple Explanation

    Imagine there are special rules for sharing toys made with parts from a friend's house. This bill says that if someone wants to send these special toys to Iran, they need to ask for permission, except if it's food or medicine.

  • H. R. 6981 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit unauthorized private paramilitary activity, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:2,018

    H. R. 6981, titled the "Preventing Private Paramilitary Activity Act of 2024," aims to amend title 18 of the United States Code to prevent unauthorized private paramilitary activities. It makes it illegal for such groups to conduct armed activities like public patrolling or...

    Simple Explanation

    H. R. 6981 is a proposed rule that tries to stop groups of people from carrying weapons or acting like soldiers without permission. It makes it against the rules unless you're a part of the official army or a special group like reenactors who pretend to be historical soldiers.

  • H. R. 7670 — To amend the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit the captivity of mink, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:445

    H. R. 7670 seeks to amend the Animal Welfare Act by banning the captivity of American mink for fur production in the United States. The bill makes it illegal to transport, sell, or own domestically raised mink and any products from them unless certain exceptions from the...

    Simple Explanation

    H. R. 7670 is a plan to stop keeping minks in cages for their fur in the U.S. They want to buy the places that have these minks, but there are many questions about how the money will be handled and what happens to the minks once their homes are bought.

  • S. 5268 — To prohibit Federal judges from receiving certain gifts, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,614

    The High Court Gift Ban Act aims to stop federal judges from receiving certain gifts. It defines a "gift" broadly and prohibits judges from accepting them unless they are valued under $50, with a total annual limit from a single source of $100. There are exceptions, such as...

    Simple Explanation

    The High Court Gift Ban Act is like a rule where judges are not allowed to take presents worth more than a small amount, unless they're from family or friends. If they break this rule, they could get in a lot of trouble.