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H. R. 5887 — An Act To amend chapter 3 of title 5, United States Code, to improve Government service delivery, and build related capacity for the Federal Government, and for other purposes.
December 09, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,032
H. R. 5887, known as the “Government Service Delivery Improvement Act,” aims to enhance how government services are provided to individuals, businesses, and organizations in the United States. It proposes the addition of a new subchapter to title 5 of the United States Code, which involves...
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H. R. 5887 is a bill that wants to make government services, like helping people and businesses, better and easier to use. It asks important people in the government to work together and use the tools they already have to improve how things get done.
H. R. 7593 — To enhance the authority of the Director of the Congressional Research Service to obtain information directly from agencies of the Federal government.
August 16, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:636
H. R. 7593 aims to strengthen the authority of the Director of the Congressional Research Service (CRS) by allowing direct access to necessary information from federal government agencies. This would enable the CRS to acquire various forms of data, such as books, records, and...
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H. R. 7593 is trying to make it so the Director of a group called the Congressional Research Service can ask for and get information from parts of the government more easily, just like checking out a book from a library. This way, they can learn and help others understand things better, but they still need to keep all the secrets safe, just like the people who work at those government parts do.
H. R. 7528 — An Act To amend section 206 of the E-Government Act of 2002 to improve the integrity and management of mass comments and computer-generated comments in the regulatory review process, and for other purposes.
May 07, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,890
The H.R. 7528 bill, titled the "Comment Integrity and Management Act of 2024," aims to improve how federal agencies handle mass and computer-generated comments in the regulatory review process. It amends the E-Government Act of 2002 to require agencies to verify whether...
Simple Explanation
The H.R. 7528 bill wants to make sure when people or computers send lots of comments about new rules, they are checked and organized better. This helps rule-makers understand what real people are saying and not get overwhelmed by fake or repeated messages.
S. 4959 — To prohibit Federal agencies from implementing environmental justice standards when issuing rules, and for other purposes.
August 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:361
The bill S. 4959, known as the “Reducing Environmental Gamesmanship Act” or the “REG Act,” aims to limit federal agencies from using environmental justice standards when making rules, unless specifically required by law. It proposes that while administrating laws or issuing...
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The bill wants to stop government helpers from thinking about keeping the environment fair for everyone when they make new rules, unless a law specifically tells them to. It also wants to cancel some special orders that help protect the environment and fight climate change because it thinks they shouldn't guide decisions anymore.
H. RES. 1583 — Expressing support for the designation of November 20, 2024, as National GIS Day.
November 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:197
H. RES. 1583 expresses support for designating November 20, 2024, as National GIS Day. It highlights the importance of Geographic Information System (GIS) technology in managing, sharing, and analyzing geographic data for federal agencies, private enterprises, and educational purposes. The...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, they want to make November 20th a special day to celebrate how useful maps on computers are for learning and solving problems. It's called National GIS Day, and it's all about getting excited about how maps can help us understand and make sense of the world!
S. 3594 — To require governmentwide source code sharing, and for other purposes.
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September 09, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:6,545
The SHARE IT Act, introduced in the 118th Congress, aims to improve efficiency and reduce costs in the Federal Government by requiring agencies to share custom-developed software code. The bill seeks to minimize duplication of software efforts, enhance technological...
Simple Explanation
The SHARE IT Act wants government agencies to share computer codes they make so they don't have to start from scratch every time, which can save time and money. But, the law needs to be careful that the important secrets stay safe, and it doesn’t give extra money to help with these changes, which might make it tricky for big agencies to do everything just right.
S. RES. 726 — Designating June 6, 2024, as National Naloxone Awareness Day.
June 05, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:352
S. RES. 726 designates June 6, 2024, as National Naloxone Awareness Day to raise awareness about the life-saving benefits of naloxone, a medication that can reverse opioid overdoses. The resolution acknowledges the continuing opioid crisis in the United States and emphasizes the importance of...
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June 6, 2024, will be a special day called National Naloxone Awareness Day, where people learn about a medicine called naloxone that can help save lives by stopping bad effects from taking too much of certain dangerous drugs. It's a day for everyone to come together to find ways to get this medicine to people who need it, and to teach others how to use it safely.
H. R. 8784 — To require each agency to evaluate the permitting system of the agency, to consider whether a permit by rule could replace that system, and for other purposes.
December 19, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:2,845
H.R. 8784, also known as the “Full Responsibility and Expedited Enforcement Act” or the “FREE Act,” requires federal agencies to review their permitting systems and consider replacing them with a "permit by rule" process. This new process aims to reduce delays and costs by...
Simple Explanation
The "FREE Act" wants government helpers to make getting a special permission (called a permit) faster and easier, so if they take too long or forget to help, people get a "yes" automatically. If those helpers don't do their homework on time, they might have to pay for a lawyer.
H. R. 9797 — To require Federal agencies with an SBIR or STTR program to enhance their outreach to rural communities with respect to such programs, and for other purposes.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:453
H.R. 9797, titled the “Rural Innovation and Small Business Support Act,” aims to improve how Federal agencies with Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs reach out to rural communities. The bill mandates that these agencies must...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9797 is a law idea that wants the government to do a better job of telling people in the countryside about special programs that help small businesses make cool new things. This would help more small businesses in those areas join in and get support.
S. 3758 — To address security vulnerabilities with respect to unmanned aircraft systems used by civilian Federal agencies, and for other purposes.
February 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,932
S. 3758, titled the “Drone Evaluation To Eliminate Cyber Threats Act” or the “DETECT Act,” aims to improve the security of unmanned aircraft systems (drones) used by civilian federal agencies. The bill mandates the National Institute of Standards and Technology to develop...
Simple Explanation
The DETECT Act is a plan to make sure the drones used by the government are safe, by creating new rules to keep them secure and making sure they’re not used if they don’t follow these rules.
H. R. 8571 — To require the Attorney General to establish a grant program to assist with the medical expenses of qualified working dogs, and for other purposes.
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May 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,028
H. R. 8571 proposes to establish a grant program managed by the Attorney General to help cover the medical expenses of retired working dogs. These dogs may have served with the military, federal agencies, or veterans, often incurring significant healthcare costs after their...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help pay for the health care of retired working dogs, like dogs from the military, by giving money to charities that take care of these dogs. It's like giving these doggy heroes a “thank you” gift for their hard work, helping them to stay healthy and happy after they stop working.
H. R. 7987 — To require plain language and the inclusion of key words in covered notices that are clear, concise, and accessible to small business concerns, and for other purposes.
April 26, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:592
H. R. 7987, titled the “Plain Language in Contracting Act,” aims to ensure that notices about small business contract opportunities from federal agencies are written clearly and concisely, following the Federal plain language guidelines. The bill requires these notices to...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7987 is a proposal that says when the government wants to tell small businesses about jobs they can do, the notices must be clear and use simple words. The idea is to make it easy for small businesses to understand these opportunities without needing more money to change the way it's done.
S. 4711 — To limit the consideration of marijuana use when making an employment suitability or security clearance determination, and for other purposes.
December 19, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,216
The DOOBIE Act of 2024 aims to change how past marijuana use is considered in government employment and security clearance processes. The bill prohibits making decisions on employment suitability or security clearance eligibility solely based on an individual's past use of...
Simple Explanation
The DOOBIE Act of 2024 is a plan to stop the government from saying no to a job or special permission just because someone used marijuana before. It makes sure the rules are updated to be fairer and wants to check how these changes might affect safety.
H. R. 164 — To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize Federal agencies to provide certain essential assistance for hazard mitigation for electric utilities, and for other purposes.
January 03, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:352
H. R. 164 aims to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to allow federal agencies to give essential help to electric utilities for hazard mitigation activities. The bill enables electric utilities to carry out these mitigation efforts in...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 164 is a new rule that would let the government help electric companies prepare for disasters while they fix broken power lines, which means they can get help for both without breaking any rules. But, this help only starts when new money is approved, and there are questions about what exactly should count as "cost-saving" or an "emergency fix."
H. R. 7528 — An Act To amend section 206 of the E-Government Act of 2002 to improve the integrity and management of mass comments and computer-generated comments in the regulatory review process, and for other purposes.
May 06, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:1,913
H.R. 7528, the "Comment Integrity and Management Act of 2024," aims to improve how federal agencies handle mass and computer-generated comments in the regulatory review process. This bill amends the E-Government Act of 2002 by requiring agencies to verify if comments are submitted by real...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7528 is a bill that wants to make sure that when people say things about new rules, the government knows if the comments are real or from a computer, and they will only show a few examples if lots of people say the same thing.
S. RES. 725 — Affirming the legal status of contraception following the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, 597 U.S. 215 (2022).
June 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:217
S. RES. 725 is a resolution introduced in the Senate on June 5, 2024, affirming that the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization does not affect the legal right to access contraception. The resolution clarifies that the decision in...
Simple Explanation
The Senate made a note to say that even though a court decision changed some rules about abortion, it doesn't change the rules about getting things like birth control; these rules will stay just the same.
H. R. 6493 — To limit the involvement of Federal agencies in voter registration activities, and for other purposes.
July 08, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:855
H. R. 6493, known as the “Safeguarding Electoral Integrity Act of 2023," aims to restrict the involvement of Federal agencies in voter registration activities. It nullifies a previous executive order promoting access to voting, stops funding for agencies to partner...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a rule saying that certain parts of the government can’t help people sign up to vote. It also stops money from being spent on projects with outside groups to get people registered to vote.
H. R. 9030 — To amend chapter 6 of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the Regulatory Flexibility Act), to ensure complete disclosure of an agency’s annual regulatory agenda.
July 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:458
H. R. 9030 aims to amend chapter 6 of title 5 of the United States Code, specifically the Regulatory Flexibility Act, to require more detailed reporting of an agency's regulatory agenda. It mandates that agencies include descriptions of industrial sectors significantly...
Simple Explanation
The bill is trying to make sure that government agencies clearly explain their plans for new rules, especially how they might affect businesses. It wants them to write these explanations in simple words so everyone can easily find and understand them on their websites.
S. CON. RES. 27 — Recognizing the need for research, education, and policy development regarding high-potency marijuana.
February 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:303
S. CON. RES. 27 is a resolution that recognizes the need for increased research, education, and policy development concerning high-potency marijuana in the United States. It highlights the significant rise in marijuana potency and its potential adverse health effects,...
Simple Explanation
In Bill S. CON. RES. 27, Congress wants to learn more about very strong marijuana to help keep people safe, especially kids and teens. They want to make sure everyone knows about the risks, and they hope to work together with different groups to make good rules and plans.
H. R. 5613 — An Act To require a review of whether individuals or entities subject to the imposition of certain sanctions through inclusion on certain sanctions lists should also be subject to the imposition of other sanctions and included on other sanctions lists.
September 18, 2024
Status:Placed on Calendar Senate
Congress:118
Words:991
H.R. 5613, titled the “Sanctions Lists Harmonization Act,” aims to streamline and enhance the consistency of sanctions applied to individuals and entities by the U.S. government. It requires federal officials to notify their counterparts when a person or organization is added...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that when someone is put on a "bad list" by the government for doing something wrong, like breaking important rules, other government groups will also check if that person should be on their "bad lists" too. This way, everyone is on the same page, and no one slips through the cracks.
S. 5010 — To amend the Social Security Act to provide retirement security to United States nationals who were unlawfully or wrongfully detained or held hostage abroad.
September 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:937
The bill, known as the “Retirement Security for American Hostages Act,” aims to amend the Social Security Act to support U.S. nationals who have been unlawfully detained or held hostage abroad. It proposes that these individuals be credited with deemed wages during the time they were detained...
Simple Explanation
The Retirement Security for American Hostages Act helps people from the U.S. who were taken against their will in other countries by making sure they get credit for working while they were stuck, so they don’t miss out on retirement money later on.
H. R. 6997 — To establish an advisory group to encourage and foster collaborative efforts among individuals and entities engaged in disaster recovery relating to debris removal, and for other purposes.
November 26, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,139
H.R. 6997, titled the "Disaster Contract Improvement Act," aims to set up an advisory group to promote teamwork among people and organizations involved in disaster recovery, particularly focusing on debris removal. This group will include representatives from federal agencies...
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H.R. 6997 wants to create a special team of experts to help people and organizations work together better when cleaning up things like broken trees and trash after a big disaster, like a storm. This team will include people from important groups like FEMA to make sure everything is done safely and quickly.
S. 5320 — To amend the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to authorize certain long-term contracts for Federal purchases of energy, and for other purposes.
November 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:433
S. 5320, known as the "Renewable Energy Certainty Act," proposes changes to the National Energy Conservation Policy Act. It allows federal agencies to enter into long-term contracts, up to 30 years, for purchasing energy from renewable sources and cogeneration facilities. The...
Simple Explanation
S. 5320, called the "Renewable Energy Certainty Act," is about letting the government make long-term deals, up to 30 years, to buy clean energy, like solar or wind, to help the environment. It also wants to make sure there are clear rules so everyone knows how to make these deals happen without confusion.
H. R. 7102 — To establish an Office of Native American Affairs within the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes.
January 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:910
H. R. 7102, titled the “Native American Entrepreneurial Opportunity Act,” proposes the creation of an Office of Native American Affairs within the Small Business Administration. The purpose of this office is to establish connections with Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to start a special office to help Native American and Native Hawaiian people create and grow small businesses, but it won't use any new money and will stop after seven years.
H. R. 9566 — An Act To require governmentwide source code sharing, and for other purposes.
December 05, 2024
Status:Received in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,452
H. R. 9566, titled the “Source code Harmonization And Reuse in Information Technology Act” or the “SHARE IT Act,” aims to promote governmentwide sharing and reuse of source code developed by or for federal agencies. The bill requires agencies to store and make...
Simple Explanation
The SHARE IT Act is like a rule that says people working for the government should share their computer programs with each other, so they can use them too. But if sharing the program could be a secret or risky, they don’t have to share it.
S. J. RES. 73 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the multiple agencies relating to Partnerships With Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations.
April 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:283
S. J. RES. 73 is a joint resolution introduced in the United States Senate that seeks to nullify a rule issued by multiple federal agencies regarding partnerships with faith-based and neighborhood organizations. The resolution expresses congressional disapproval of this rule,...
Simple Explanation
S. J. RES. 73 is about some grown-ups in the government saying they don't agree with a new plan that involves teaming up with groups like churches and neighborhood clubs. They want to stop this plan before it starts because they think it's not a good idea.
H. R. 7987 — An Act To require plain language and the inclusion of key words in covered notices that are clear, concise, and accessible to small business concerns, and for other purposes.
April 29, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:459
H.R. 7987, known as the “Plain Language in Contracting Act,” aims to make notices from federal agencies easier for small businesses to understand. It requires these notices to be clear, concise, and written in plain language as per the guidelines of the Plain Writing Act of...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure all the important letters or notices from the government are written in a super simple way that is easy for small businesses to understand, just like reading a picture book. It also wants these letters to use special words to help small businesses find helpful information quicker.
H. R. 6882 — To enhance the Federal Government’s planning and preparation for extreme weather and the Federal Government’s dissemination of best practices to respond to extreme weather, thereby increasing resilience, improving regional coordination, and mitigating the financial risk to the Federal Government from such extreme weather, and for other purposes.
December 22, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:6,032
H. R. 6882, known as the "Preparedness and Risk Management for Extreme Weather Patterns Assuring Resilience and Effectiveness Act of 2023" or the "PREPARE Act of 2023," aims to improve how the U.S. government plans for and responds to extreme weather events like hurricanes and wildfires. The...
Simple Explanation
The "PREPARE Act of 2023" is a plan to help the government get ready for and handle really bad weather, like big storms or wildfires, by having different government groups work together and share ideas on a website.
H. R. 9566 — To require governmentwide source code sharing, and for other purposes.
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September 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,551
H. R. 9566, known as the "Source code Harmonization And Reuse in Information Technology Act" or the "SHARE IT Act," aims to improve software collaboration across federal agencies by mandating governmentwide sharing of source codes that are custom-developed for governmental...
Simple Explanation
The "SHARE IT Act" wants all government departments to share special computer instructions they make, but they must do this carefully without getting extra money to help, which might be tough to manage.
H. R. 7687 — To amend title 51, United States Code, to authorize the transfer to NASA of funds from other agencies for scientific or engineering research or education, and for other purposes.
March 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:925
The NASA Streamlining Partnerships for Research and Education for Engineering and Science Act, also known as the NASA SPREES Act, proposes changes to title 51 of the United States Code. It allows NASA to receive funds from other federal agencies specifically...
Simple Explanation
The NASA SPREES Act lets NASA get money from other parts of the government to help with space science and education, but they need to make sure everything is clear and used the right way.
H. R. 7236 — To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 to extend the availability of identity protection coverage to individuals whose personally identifiable information was compromised during recent data breaches at Federal agencies, and for other purposes.
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February 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:363
H.R. 7236, also known as the "RECOVER Act of 2024," aims to amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017. The bill extends the availability of identity protection coverage to individuals whose personal information was compromised during recent data breaches at Federal...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7236, the "RECOVER Act of 2024," is a plan to make sure that people whose personal information was stolen from government computers get help to protect their identity, with insurance up to $5,000,000 to keep them safe for their whole lives.
S. RES. 774 — Designating June 15, 2024, as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and the month of June 2024 as Elder Abuse Awareness Month.
July 25, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:596
S. RES. 774 is a resolution that designates June 15, 2024, as "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day" and the entire month of June 2024 as "Elder Abuse Awareness Month." It acknowledges the various forms of elder abuse, such as physical, financial, and psychological harm, and...
Simple Explanation
In 2024, June 15th is a special day called World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, and all of June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month, to help people know that hurting, cheating, or being unkind to older people is bad, and to say thanks to those who help take care of them.
H. R. 9219 — To establish the Federal Commission on Weather Risk Data and Modeling, and for other purposes.
July 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,098
H.R. 9219 aims to create the Federal Commission on Weather Risk Data and Modeling within the Department of Commerce. This Commission would develop standards to ensure that weather risk data and models used by government agencies are accurate and reliable. It would also...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9219 is a plan to make sure weather data used by the government is correct and trustworthy by creating a special group to check it, and this group will work together with others to share the information they find.
S. 2414 — An Act To require agencies with working dog programs to implement the recommendations of the Government Accountability Office relating to the health and welfare of working dogs, and for other purposes.
December 18, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:550
S. 2414, the "Working Dog Health and Welfare Act of 2023," mandates that U.S. federal agencies with working dog programs follow specific recommendations from a Government Accountability Office report to improve the health and welfare of these dogs. Agencies and their...
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The Working Dog Health and Welfare Act of 2023 is a rule that says U.S. government programs with helper dogs must take care of them better. They have to follow special advice from a report, but they won't get extra money to do it.
H. R. 8756 — To establish the Chief Artificial Intelligence Officers Council, Chief Artificial Intelligence Officers, and Artificial Intelligence Coordination Boards, and for other purposes.
June 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,647
H. R. 8756, titled the "AI Leadership To Enable Accountable Deployment Act" or the "AI LEAD Act," proposes the creation of a Chief Artificial Intelligence Officers Council and requires each federal agency to appoint a Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer. The bill aims to ensure responsible...
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The AI LEAD Act is a plan to help the government use smart computers (AI) in a safe and good way by asking each part of the government to choose a special person to lead their AI work and forming a group of these leaders to talk and share their ideas.
H. R. 3511 — An Act To amend the Small Business Act to require training on increasing contract awards to small business concerns owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans, and for other purposes.
February 29, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:439
The Service-Disabled Veteran Opportunities in Small Business Act aims to support small businesses owned by service-disabled veterans. It requires that Federal agencies receive training on how to increase contract awards to these businesses if they haven't met certain goals....
Simple Explanation
The Service-Disabled Veteran Opportunities in Small Business Act is like a plan to help small businesses owned by veterans who got hurt while serving in the military. It tells government offices to learn how to give more jobs to these businesses and check every year if they are actually doing it.
H. R. 7593 — An Act To enhance the authority of the Director of the Congressional Research Service to obtain information directly from agencies of the Federal government.
September 10, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:476
The bill H. R. 7593, known as the “Modernizing the Congressional Research Service’s Access to Data Act,” aims to enhance the Congressional Research Service's (CRS) authority to obtain information directly from federal agencies. It amends the Legislative Reorganization Act of...
Simple Explanation
The bill H. R. 7593 is about making it easier for a special library that helps Congress, called the Congressional Research Service, to borrow books and get important information from other parts of the government, like how you can ask your big sister to help you find a book at the library faster.
H. R. 8672 — To direct the Attorney General of the United States to submit to the Congress a report on Federal criminal offenses, and for other purposes.
June 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:910
The bill titled "H. R. 8672," also known as the "Count the Crimes to Cut Act of 2024," requires the U.S. Attorney General and various federal agencies to report to Congress information about federal criminal offenses. These reports must list federal criminal laws and regulations, describe...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a rule saying the government needs to tell everyone about all the rules they have about crimes, and they must put this information on a website that people can see. But they must do this without getting more money, which might make it tricky to do.
S. 3594 — To require governmentwide source code sharing, and for other purposes.
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January 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:3,020
S. 3594, introduced in the Senate and known as the "SHARE IT Act," requires the U.S. government to share custom-developed software code across federal agencies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance security. The bill mandates that each agency makes its code accessible within public...
Simple Explanation
The "SHARE IT Act" is a plan that wants all the U.S. government teams to share their special computer programs with each other to help them work better and save money, but it doesn't give them any extra money to do it. They have to make sure this sharing is safe and doesn't give away any secrets.
H. R. 7528 — An Act To amend section 206 of the E-Government Act of 2002 to improve the integrity and management of mass comments and computer-generated comments in the regulatory review process, and for other purposes.
December 17, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,632
The bill H.R. 7528, titled the "Comment Integrity and Management Act of 2024," aims to improve the way federal agencies handle mass and computer-generated comments during the rulemaking process. It requires agencies to verify if comments are submitted by real...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that when people write comments to help make new rules, the agencies check if the comments are real and tell everyone when they get lots of similar comments at once. It also asks them to use their computers better to figure this out.
H. R. 9434 — To direct the heads of certain agencies to review and submit to Congress a report on public-private partnerships for combating the illicit fentanyl trade, and for other purposes.
August 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:489
H. R. 9434 requires certain federal agencies to analyze and report to Congress on their public-private partnerships aimed at combating the illegal fentanyl trade. The agencies, including the Department of State, Department of Defense, and the United States Postal Service,...
Simple Explanation
This bill asks certain government groups, like the Department of State and the Postal Service, to check how well they're working with businesses to stop illegal fentanyl. They have to write reports about this and share them with Congress regularly.
H. R. 8784 — To require each agency to evaluate the permitting system of the agency, to consider whether a permit by rule could replace that system, and for other purposes.
June 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,986
H.R. 8784, known as the "Full Responsibility and Expedited Enforcement Act" or the "FREE Act," aims to streamline the permitting process within federal agencies by introducing a "permit by rule" system. This system would allow permits to be automatically approved within 30...
Simple Explanation
The FREE Act is a plan to make getting permits from the government quicker and easier by allowing them to be automatically approved if people promise to follow certain rules. Agencies must look at their current systems to see if they can use this new faster way, and they still get to check if people are actually following the rules.
H. R. 5527 — To amend section 1078 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 to increase the effectiveness of the Technology Modernization Fund, and for other purposes.
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February 23, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:3,348
The bill H. R. 5527 seeks to amend a section of the National Defense Authorization Act for 2018 to improve the Technology Modernization Fund's efficiency. It focuses on updating how funds can be used, emphasizing the modernization of outdated information technology systems in...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to change some rules to help the government update old computer systems and make them safer from bad people online. It plans to give less money for this but adds new ways to make sure the money is spent wisely to keep everything working well into the future.
H. R. 9970 — To prohibit Federal agencies from considering, in taking any action, the social cost of carbon, the social cost of methane, the social cost of nitrous oxide, or the social cost of any other greenhouse gas, unless compliant with Office of Management and Budget guidance, and for other purposes.
October 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,926
H.R. 9970, titled the "Transparency and Honesty in Energy Regulations Act of 2024," aims to prevent Federal agencies from factoring the social cost of carbon and other greenhouse gases into their decision-making processes unless they adhere to specific guidelines from the...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that when the government thinks about how pollution from carbon and other gases affects us, they have to follow special rules. It also wants the government to tell Congress how they've been doing this since 2009.
H. R. 164 — An Act To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize Federal agencies to provide certain essential assistance for hazard mitigation for electric utilities, and for other purposes.
January 15, 2025
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:119
Words:338
H.R. 164, also known as the "Promoting Opportunities to Widen Electrical Resilience Act of 2025" or the "POWER Act of 2025," proposes changes to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. The bill aims to allow electric utilities to take advantage of...
Simple Explanation
The POWER Act of 2025 is a rule that wants to help electric companies fix power problems after disasters by giving them more help to make the power lines safer and stronger, so lights can come back on quickly when something bad happens.
H. R. 7305 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report and briefing on anomalous health incidents affecting members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees of the Department of Defense.
February 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:570
H. R. 7305, also known as the "Initiating Imperative Reporting on Anomalous Health Incidents Act" or the "IIR on AHI Act," directs the Secretary of Defense to report to the Senate and House Armed Services Committees about unusual health incidents affecting military personnel...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, the Secretary of Defense has to tell Congress about strange health problems that are happening to soldiers and Defense Department workers, and they need to explain what they are doing to help and protect them by March 1, 2025. The bill wants to make sure these people get good care and stay safe.
H. R. 8838 — To prohibit agencies from taking certain action relating to social media companies, and for other purposes.
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June 26, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,070
H.R. 8838, titled the "Free Speech Defense Act," aims to prevent U.S. federal agencies from regulating social media companies in ways that might limit free speech. The bill prohibits these agencies from requesting social media platforms to censor users or label content as misinformation...
Simple Explanation
The Free Speech Defense Act is a rule that stops the government from asking social media to censor what people say, except in very serious cases like when there's a danger. It also worries about the government getting free ads from social media, because it might break some laws.
H. R. 8424 — To require the release to the public of all documents, reports, and other records relating to unidentified anomalous phenomena, and for other purposes.
May 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:356
H.R. 8424 is a bill referred to as the “UAP Transparency Act” that aims to make all government documents, reports, and other records related to unidentified anomalous phenomena available to the public. The bill requires the President to ensure that relevant federal...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8424 wants the government to share all its secret papers and reports about strange and unidentified things in the sky with everyone. The President has to make sure this happens within about 9 months and tell Congress how it's going after about a year.
S. 5043 — To require coordination among Federal agencies that administer sanctions lists with respect to the inclusion of individuals and entities on such lists.
September 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:871
S. 5043 aims to improve coordination among U.S. federal agencies that manage sanctions lists. The bill requires these agencies to notify each other whenever they add individuals or entities to their sanctions lists. Within 30 days of notification, agencies need to review...
Simple Explanation
S. 5043 is like a rule that tells different government groups they need to talk to each other and check their lists when they decide someone isn't allowed to do certain things, like travel or trade. They have to do this in a few months and then tell the big boss people if they're following the rules.
H. R. 7532 — To amend chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code, to establish Federal AI system governance requirements, and for other purposes.
March 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:5,699
H.R. 7532 aims to amend chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code, to establish guidelines for the governance of artificial intelligence (AI) systems within the federal government. The bill outlines several requirements to ensure that federal AI systems are used responsibly,...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7532 is like a set of rules for how the government should use smart computer systems (AI) to make sure they work safely and keep people's information private. It also wants to make sure everyone knows what's happening by checking these rules regularly.
H. R. 10121 — To establish youth advisory councils for the purpose of providing recommendations to the Environmental Protection Agency, Department of the Interior, Department of Energy, Department of Agriculture, and Department of Commerce with respect to environmental issues as those issues relate to youth communities, and for other purposes.
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November 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,757
H.R. 10121, known as the "Youth Climate Leadership Act of 2024," aims to create youth advisory councils within several federal agencies to offer recommendations on environmental issues affecting young people. Each agency's council will be composed of 15 to 25 young members aged 16 to 29, with...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to create special groups of young people to help government agencies come up with ideas to protect the environment, and it gives them money each year to do this work. These groups include kids and young adults from different places, especially those who don't have as much, to make sure they all have a say in keeping our planet clean and safe.
S. RES. 590 — Designating March 15, 2024, as Long COVID Awareness Day.
March 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:244
S. RES. 590 designates March 15, 2024, as "Long COVID Awareness Day" to raise awareness of the condition. The resolution recognizes the challenges faced by patients and their families, commends medical professionals and researchers working on Long COVID, and encourages...
Simple Explanation
S. RES. 590 is like a special day to remind everyone about Long COVID, a condition that makes some people sick for a long time after having COVID-19. This day on March 15, 2024, is to help people learn more, thank doctors and scientists, and figure out ways to help those who are sick.
H. R. 9450 — To amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the ACCESS BROADBAND Act to provide for improvements to the broadband Deployment Locations Map of the Federal Communications Commission and the broadband infrastructure funding database of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, and for other purposes.
September 03, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,012
H.R. 9450, also known as the PROTOCOL Act, is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives that aims to enhance broadband infrastructure mapping and funding information in the U.S. It proposes amendments to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the ACCESS...
Simple Explanation
The PROTOCOL Act is a plan to help show where and how internet connections are built across the USA by making maps and information better, so everyone can see and understand where internet money is being spent.
S. 385 — An Act To amend the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience Act to authorize grants to Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations, and for other purposes.
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November 21, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:386
S. 385 amends the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience Act to establish grant programs aimed at supporting Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations. It allows the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Office of Native Hawaiian...
Simple Explanation
S. 385 is like a big piggy bank with $35 million inside that the government wants to use to help Native American and Hawaiian tribes make their homes nice places for visitors to see, but it's not very clear on how to share the money fairly or what exactly they want to accomplish.
S. RES. 862 — Designating October 23, 2024, as National Marine Sanctuary Day.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:338
S. RES. 862 is a resolution proposed in the Senate to declare October 23, 2024, as "National Marine Sanctuary Day." This resolution highlights the importance of the National Marine Sanctuary System, which protects the oceans, coasts, and Great Lakes. It encourages people to visit and support...
Simple Explanation
S. RES. 862 is a plan to make October 23, 2024, "National Marine Sanctuary Day" to help people remember and support special ocean and lake areas that protect sea animals and nature. This special day hopes to make everyone, including the government, work together to care for these places better.
S. 4655 — To provide protections for employees of, former employees of, and applicants for employment with Federal agencies, contractors, and grantees whose right to petition or furnish information to Congress is interfered with or denied.
July 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,291
The bill titled the “Congressional Whistleblower Protection Act of 2024,” aims to protect employees, former employees, and job applicants of Federal agencies, contractors, and grantees from having their rights to share information or concerns with Congress interfered with or denied. It amends...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a shield for people working with the government, making sure they can talk to Congress about problems without getting in trouble. If someone is stopped from sharing, they can get help from a court like getting their job back or being paid for what they lost.
H. CON. RES. 82 — Recognizing and supporting the efforts of the New Heights Bid Committee to bring the 2027 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) Women’s World Cup competition to the United States and Mexico.
January 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:278
The concurrent resolution, H. CON. RES. 82, acknowledges and supports the initiatives of the New Heights Bid Committee to host the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in the United States and Mexico. It emphasizes the importance of women’s soccer and the substantial role of the FIFA...
Simple Explanation
Congress wants to help bring the 2027 Women's World Cup to the U.S. and Mexico. They think this event is important for women’s soccer because it can help the sport grow and make people happy across different countries.
H. R. 7987 — To require plain language and the inclusion of key words in covered notices that are clear, concise, and accessible to small business concerns, and for other purposes.
April 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:473
H. R. 7987, known as the “Plain Language in Contracting Act,” aims to make notices sent to small businesses by federal agencies easier to read and understand. It requires that these notices be written clearly and include key words to help small businesses find contracting...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that messages sent to small businesses by the government are easy to read and understand, so these businesses can find jobs with the government more easily. It asks a government agency to make rules for this within 90 days, but they can't spend any extra money to do it.
H. R. 9277 — To prohibit Federal agencies from implementing environmental justice standards when issuing rules, and for other purposes.
August 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:430
H.R. 9277, titled the "Restricting Environmental Gamesmanship Act" or "REG Act", seeks to stop federal agencies from using environmental justice standards when they create rules, unless the law specifically requires it. The bill also aims to cancel certain existing executive...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9277 is a plan that tries to stop certain parts of the government from using special rules to help protect the environment and people when making decisions, unless there's a law that says they have to. It also wants to undo some orders that help protect the earth and people who might need extra help, but it doesn't say why.
H. R. 6450 — To provide for a National Disaster Safety Board, and for other purposes.
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November 17, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:12,948
H.R. 6450 proposes the creation of a National Disaster Safety Board to examine natural disasters and learn from them to prevent future loss of life and property damage. The board would operate independently within the government, focusing on understanding the causes of...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6450 is a plan to start a special team called the National Disaster Safety Board. This team's job is to look at big weather problems, like storms and earthquakes, to learn how to keep people safe in the future.
H. R. 7219 — To ensure that Federal agencies rely on the best reasonably available scientific, technical, demographic, economic, and statistical information and evidence to develop, issue or inform the public of the nature and bases of Federal agency rules and guidance, and for other purposes.
April 29, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,663
The bill H. R. 7219, titled the "Information Quality Assurance Act," aims to ensure that Federal agencies use the best scientific, technical, demographic, economic, and statistical information available when developing rules and guidance. It requires agencies to update and...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants government agencies to use the best information they can find when making rules, and to share this information with people so everyone knows what's happening, while keeping some things secret if the law says they must.
H. R. 7867 — To amend the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 to require the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to establish a limit for the total amount of additional unfunded regulatory costs that may be imposed in a fiscal year, and for other purposes.
April 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,608
H.R. 7867, titled the "Renewing Efficiency in Government by Budgeting Act" or "REG Budgeting Act," proposes changes to the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995. It aims to require the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to set limits on the extra unfunded regulatory costs...
Simple Explanation
The REG Budgeting Act wants to make rules that tell the government how much it can spend on things they haven't paid for each year, so they don't spend too much without asking Congress first. It also asks for clear reports on these costs to make sure everyone knows what’s happening.
H. R. 7219 — An Act To ensure that Federal agencies rely on the best reasonably available scientific, technical, demographic, economic, and statistical information and evidence to develop, issue or inform the public of the nature and bases of Federal agency rules and guidance, and for other purposes.
May 07, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,348
The Information Quality Assurance Act (H.R. 7219) aims to ensure that federal agencies use the best available scientific, technical, demographic, economic, and statistical data when making rules and guidelines. It requires the Director to update guidelines with public and...
Simple Explanation
The Information Quality Assurance Act is a rule that says government workers must use the best and most correct facts to make important decisions, and they have to show these facts online so everyone can see them (unless there's a special rule that says they can’t share them).
S. 2414 — An Act To require agencies with working dog programs to implement the recommendations of the Government Accountability Office relating to the health and welfare of working dogs, and for other purposes.
January 11, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:597
S. 2414, known as the “Working Dog Health and Welfare Act of 2023,” aims to improve the care and management of working dogs used by federal agencies. The bill requires agencies with programs utilizing working dogs to follow recommendations from a Government Accountability...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants government agencies that use dogs for work to take better care of them by following special rules, but it doesn't give them extra money to do this. It also wants countries that get dogs from the U.S. to follow the same rules to make sure the dogs are healthy and happy.
H. R. 7593 — An Act To enhance the authority of the Director of the Congressional Research Service to obtain information directly from agencies of the Federal government.
September 09, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:487
H.R. 7593, titled the "Modernizing the Congressional Research Service’s Access to Data Act," aims to give the Director of the Congressional Research Service (CRS) more power to collect information directly from federal agencies. The bill amends a section of the Legislative Reorganization Act...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help make sure that the person in charge of a special library for Congress can get important information from the government more easily. This will help them do their job better, but there need to be careful rules so nobody shares secret stuff they're not supposed to.
S. 4609 — To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to submit a report to Congress on vessel fires and responses, and for other purposes.
June 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:318
S. 4609 directs the Comptroller General of the United States to prepare and submit a report to Congress about fires on vessels. The report, due within 180 days of the bill's enactment, will examine how federal and non-federal agencies work together to reduce fire risks to...
Simple Explanation
S. 4609 asks a special government officer to look into how often ships catch fire and how people deal with these fires. The officer will write a report telling Congress what they find and offer ideas for making everyone safer near the water.
S. 4417 — To amend the Small Business Act to require training on increasing contract awards to small business concerns owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans, and for other purposes.
May 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:473
S. 4417, titled the “Service-Disabled Veteran Opportunities in Small Business Act,” aims to amend the Small Business Act to enhance training for federal employees. This training focuses on increasing the number of contracts awarded to small businesses owned by...
Simple Explanation
S. 4417 is about helping small businesses owned by veterans who got hurt while serving. It wants to teach people working for the government how to give more job contracts to these businesses and make sure they follow the rules by checking every year.
H. R. 8578 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish the truck fleet retreaded tire tax credit, to require Federal agencies to consider the use of retreaded tires, and for other purposes.
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May 28, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:829
The bill H.R. 8578 aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a tax credit for truck fleets using retreaded tires. Specifically, it proposes a credit for a percentage of the cost of retreaded tires that are both retreaded and purchased in the United States for...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to give truck companies money back if they use reused tires to help the planet, and it also asks the government to choose these reused tires when they can. This would last only a few years, and it must happen in the United States.
S. RES. 576 — Expressing support for the designation of the week of March 4 through March 8, 2024, as National Social and Emotional Learning Week to recognize the critical role social and emotional learning plays in supporting the academic success and overall well-being of students, educators, and families.
March 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:310
S. RES. 576 expresses support for designating March 4-8, 2024, as "National Social and Emotional Learning Week." This resolution acknowledges the importance of social and emotional learning (SEL) in promoting academic success, mental health, and future career achievements for students. It...
Simple Explanation
Imagine a special week where everyone talks about how feelings and getting along with others help kids do better in school and life. This bill wants March 4-8, 2024, to be a week to celebrate and focus on teaching kids about their emotions and relationships.
H. R. 5536 — An Act To require transparency in notices of funding opportunity, and for other purposes.
December 05, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:809
H.R. 5536, known as the "Grant Transparency Act of 2023," aims to increase transparency in how federal agencies announce opportunities for competitive grants. The bill mandates that each notice of funding opportunity for such grants must detail the agency's criteria and...
Simple Explanation
The "Grant Transparency Act of 2023" is like a rulebook for sharing money stories. It tells how the government should be clear about who can get grant money, what the rules are, and makes sure everyone gets a fair chance to apply.
H. R. 9744 — To require a study on the critical data gaps experienced by Federal agencies providing grants for the recovery of Puerto Rico.
September 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:904
The bill H.R. 9744, titled the "Data Improvement for Puerto Rico Recovery Act," mandates a study to identify and address critical data gaps faced by federal agencies providing disaster recovery grants to Puerto Rico. The Comptroller General is tasked with completing this...
Simple Explanation
The bill H.R. 9744 wants to figure out why the government has trouble giving money to help Puerto Rico after disasters. It asks a special team to do a study and find better ways to share important information so Puerto Rico can get the help it needs faster.
H. R. 3511 — An Act To amend the Small Business Act to require training on increasing contract awards to small business concerns owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans, and for other purposes.
February 28, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:457
H.R. 3511, also known as the “Service-Disabled Veteran Opportunities in Small Business Act,” aims to help small businesses owned by service-disabled veterans win more government contracts. It requires federal agencies that have not met their contracting goals with these...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 3511 is a new plan to help small businesses owned by veterans who were hurt while serving the country by giving them more chances to win government jobs, and it wants people in government to learn how to do this better.
H. R. 9966 — To direct the Secretary of the Treasury and the Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection to establish the Interagency Task Force on Coerced Debt, and for other purposes.
October 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,025
H. R. 9966, known as the "Task Force to End Financial Abuse Act of 2024," aims to combat coerced debt, a form of economic abuse common in abusive relationships. The bill proposes the creation of the Interagency Task Force on Coerced Debt, co-chaired by the Secretary of the...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 9966 wants to make a group of smart people look at how mean people sometimes use money to hurt others in relationships. These smart people will work together for a year, think of ways to stop this, write it all down, and then finish their job.
H. R. 7687 — To amend title 51, United States Code, to authorize the transfer to NASA of funds from other agencies for scientific or engineering research or education, and for other purposes.
December 19, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,115
H.R. 7687, also known as the "NASA Streamlining Partnerships for Research and Education for Engineering and Science Act" or the "NASA SPREES Act," aims to authorize NASA to receive funds from other federal departments or agencies for scientific or engineering research and...
Simple Explanation
NASA might get some extra money from other government groups to help with science and engineering projects, but they need to make sure to use it for what it was supposed to be used for and tell Congress about it every year.
H. R. 7556 — To establish a working group to coordinate regulatory oversight of liquefied natural gas facilities, and for other purposes.
March 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:801
H.R. 7556, titled the “LNG Coordination Act of 2024”, aims to improve the oversight of liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities in the U.S. The bill proposes the creation of a working group, led by the Secretary of Transportation, to coordinate between various federal agencies...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, a team is set up to make sure that people who handle liquid gas work together better and stay safe. They want to make rules clearer and avoid having too many different rules, and they'll check back to see if it's working in a few years.
S. 5385 — To prohibit Federal agencies from considering, in taking any action, the social cost of carbon, the social cost of methane, the social cost of nitrous oxide, or the social cost of any other greenhouse gas, unless compliant with Office of Management and Budget guidance, and for other purposes.
November 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,863
The bill, known as the “Transparency and Honesty in Energy Regulations Act of 2024,” seeks to prevent Federal agencies in the United States from using the social cost of greenhouse gases, such as carbon, methane, and nitrous oxide, in their regulatory actions. It prohibits considering these...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that when the government decides on rules about the environment, they don't just use special numbers about how gases like carbon affect us, unless they're following the rules from a certain office. They also have to tell Congress how they've used those numbers in the past.
S. 4711 — To limit the consideration of marijuana use when making an employment suitability or security clearance determination, and for other purposes.
July 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,006
The bill, known as the “Dismantling Outdated Obstacles and Barriers to Individual Employment Act of 2024” or the “DOOBIE Act of 2024,” aims to limit the impact of past marijuana use on employment suitability and security clearance decisions. It prohibits federal agencies from denying a...
Simple Explanation
Imagine if you couldn’t get a cool job because you ate a candy a long time ago; this bill tries to make sure that the people deciding if you can have certain jobs, like working for the government, can’t say no just because someone used a certain type of candy (marijuana) in the past.
S. 4766 — To strengthen requirements for the use of accessible information and communications technology by Federal departments and agencies.
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July 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:6,335
S. 4766, introduced in the Senate, aims to update and strengthen the requirements for Federal departments and agencies in using accessible information and communications technology. Known as the "Section 508 Refresh Act of 2024," the bill proposes changes to existing technology standards to...
Simple Explanation
The Section 508 Refresh Act of 2024 is a plan to make sure government technology is accessible to everyone, especially people with disabilities, by involving them in tech design, keeping agencies accountable, and providing a special fund to make these improvements happen.
H. R. 7219 — An Act To ensure that Federal agencies rely on the best reasonably available scientific, technical, demographic, economic, and statistical information and evidence to develop, issue or inform the public of the nature and bases of Federal agency rules and guidance, and for other purposes.
December 09, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:3,194
H.R. 7219, known as the "Information Quality Assurance Act," seeks to ensure that federal agencies use the best available scientific, technical, and statistical data when creating rules and guidance for the public. The Act mandates that agencies update their information...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that government agencies use the best and most accurate information when they make new rules, and it says they have to fix any mistakes and share their info with the public, unless the law says they can't.
H. R. 9566 — An Act To require governmentwide source code sharing, and for other purposes.
December 20, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:2,461
The SHARE IT Act (H.R. 9566) requires federal agencies to share source code, which is software developed by or for the government, across all agencies to promote reuse and sharing. Each agency must make this code public or private through a controlled repository and ensure...
Simple Explanation
The SHARE IT Act wants all government agencies to share their computer programs (called source code) with each other so they can use them too. They can choose to keep some secret for safety reasons, but they have to tell Congress if they're doing a good job sharing.
H. R. 3446 — To impose certain limitations on consent decrees and settlement agreements by agencies that require the agencies to take regulatory action in accordance with the terms thereof, and for other purposes.
April 05, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:2,876
H.R. 3446, titled the "Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2023," aims to place restrictions on how government agencies use consent decrees and settlement agreements that require regulatory actions. The bill requires agencies to give public notice and seek comments before...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure everyone knows when government agencies make special deals that change the rules, so they must tell people first. It also lets more people get involved if they are affected by those deals and lets a judge change the deal if things change and it's not a good idea anymore.
H. R. 6936 — To require Federal agencies to use the Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology with respect to the use of artificial intelligence.
January 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,754
H.R. 6936 aims to regulate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in federal agencies by requiring them to adopt the Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The bill outlines guidelines for the...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6936 is about making sure that when government departments use computers that can think and learn, they follow careful rules to keep things safe and fair. But those who keep secrets for the country's safety don't have to follow these same rules.
S. 4933 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify the tax-exempt controlled entity rules with respect to certain stock of government-sponsored enterprises.
August 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:302
S. 4933 aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify rules about tax-exempt entities holding stock in government-sponsored enterprises, like the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation and the Federal National Mortgage Association. The bill specifies that the...
Simple Explanation
S. 4933 is changing some rules about tax-free organizations holding stocks in special companies like Fannie Mae. It says the United States government and its agencies don't count as tax-free in this case, and this change starts from 2008.
H. R. 7721 — To direct the heads of certain Federal agencies to develop and support worker-owned cooperative businesses, and for other purposes.
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March 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,534
H.R. 7721, known as the "National Worker Cooperative Development and Support Act," aims to promote worker-owned cooperative businesses in the United States. It directs several federal agencies to implement programs that support and expand these businesses, ease regulatory...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7721 is like a plan to help people share and run their own stores or businesses together. It tells some government helpers to make it easier for people to start these shared businesses and teach others about them.
H. R. 10027 — To establish Joint Operations Centers along the southern border of the United States, and for other purposes.
October 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:878
H. R. 10027, the "Advanced Border Coordination Act of 2024," aims to set up at least two Joint Operations Centers along the U.S. southern border. These centers are designed to help multiple federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies work together efficiently....
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to create special teamwork centers where different groups of helpers, like police officers, can work together to keep the southern border safe by stopping bad things from happening. These centers will help everyone talk to each other better and work as a team.
S. 4200 — To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for the publication, by the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, of information relating to rule making, and for other purposes.
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April 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,104
S. 4200, titled the "All Economic Regulations are Transparent Act of 2024" (ALERT Act), aims to make the rule-making process more transparent by requiring U.S. federal agencies to regularly submit detailed information about their rule-making activities to the Office of...
Simple Explanation
The ALERT Act is like a rulebook that makes sure government agencies show everyone their new ideas for rules and explain how much these rules might cost or help. Agencies have to let people see these ideas for six months online before they can make them official, unless there's something super urgent.
H. R. 9032 — To amend chapter 6 of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the Regulatory Flexibility Act), to ensure complete analysis of potential impacts on small entities of rules, and for other purposes.
July 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,121
H. R. 9032 aims to amend the Regulatory Flexibility Act to ensure that federal agencies provide a detailed analysis of how new rules might affect small businesses. It requires agencies to prepare a thorough statement explaining the rationale behind proposed rules, the potential impacts on...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to make sure that when new rules are made, they check if they might cause any problems for small businesses, and to share this information online so everyone can see it. It also says that if it's hard to measure the effects, they should explain why.
— An Act to require the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to submit to Congress an annual report on projects that are over budget and behind schedule, and for other purposes.
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July 22, 2024
Status:Engrossed Amendment House
Congress:118
Words:783
The bill, known as the "Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act of 2023," requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to provide Congress with an annual report on projects from specific federal agencies that are significantly over budget or behind schedule. A covered project is defined...
Simple Explanation
The "Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act of 2023" is a rule that says a special person in the government must tell Congress every year about big projects that are taking much longer or costing much more money than they were supposed to. If a project is taking more than five years extra or costing a billion dollars more than first planned, it gets looked at in this report.
H. R. 8596 — To direct certain heads of Federal agencies to develop a strategy to improve Federal investigations of organized postal theft, and for other purposes.
June 03, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:689
H.R. 8596, known as the “Maximizing Agency Integration on Letter Theft Act of 2024” or the “MAIL Theft Act of 2024,” aims to improve how federal agencies investigate organized postal theft. The bill directs the Attorney General, Secretary of Homeland Security, Postmaster...
Simple Explanation
In the "MAIL Theft Act of 2024," big leaders in charge of protecting the mail, like the Attorney General and Postmaster General, are asked to work together better to catch people stealing mail by sharing information with each other and the police. They also have to give reports about their progress in catching mail thieves and teaming up with others to help fix the problem.
S. 3955 — To require the heads of Federal agencies to submit to Congress an annual report regarding official time authorized under title 5, United States Code, and for other purposes.
March 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:589
S. 3955, titled the “Taxpayer-Funded Union Time Transparency Act,” requires the heads of federal agencies to submit an annual report to Congress detailing their usage of "official time." This report must include the cost, purpose, and details such as the positions and pay...
Simple Explanation
The Taxpayer-Funded Union Time Transparency Act is like asking heads of government offices to tell everyone how they spend their work time with unions, making sure they write a report every year showing what they did, why, and how much it cost. This helps people see how government workers use their time and money when doing union activities.
H. R. 10092 — To require agencies that use, fund, or oversee algorithms to have an office of civil rights focused on bias, discrimination, and other harms of algorithms, and for other purposes.
November 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:851
H.R. 10092, known as the "Eliminating Bias in Algorithmic Systems Act of 2024," requires agencies that use, fund, or oversee algorithms to create a civil rights office. These offices will focus on addressing bias, discrimination, and other harms caused by algorithms. They must report on the...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that when machines make decisions, they do not treat people unfairly or with bias. It wants to create special teams in places that use or look after these machines to watch over them and suggest ways to make them better.
H. R. 8490 — To establish the Office of Social Connection Policy, to establish a national strategy on social connection, and for other purposes.
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May 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,841
H.R. 8490 proposes the creation of the Office of Social Connection Policy within the Executive Office of the President. The bill mandates the establishment of a national strategy to address issues of loneliness, social isolation, and disconnection across the United States. It...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8490 is a plan to create a special office to help people feel less lonely by making new rules and working with others to bring people closer. It also wants to spend money every year to study loneliness and see how we can help everyone stay connected and happy.
S. CON. RES. 26 — Recognizing and supporting the efforts of the New Heights Bid Committee to bring the 2027 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) Women’s World Cup competition to the United States and Mexico.
January 23, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:282
The concurrent resolution S. CON. RES. 26 expresses support for the New Heights Bid Committee's efforts to bring the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup to the United States and Mexico. It acknowledges the growing popularity of women's soccer and the U.S.’s past success in hosting...
Simple Explanation
This resolution shows that the U.S. Congress is cheering for a team trying to bring a big soccer event to the U.S. and Mexico in 2027, and they want to help make sure everything needed to host it happens smoothly.
S. 4692 — To require agency officials to communicate with and testify before Congress regarding certain agency actions, and for other purposes.
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July 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,029
The bill, S. 4692, titled the "Upholding Standards of Accountability Act of 2024" or "USA Act of 2024," aims to increase transparency and accountability of federal agencies by requiring officials to communicate and testify before Congress about significant agency rules. It mandates that...
Simple Explanation
The "Upholding Standards of Accountability Act of 2024" wants to make sure government workers talk to Congress about important decisions, and if they don't reply to Congress quickly, they could get a big cut to their paychecks—down to $1!
S. J. RES. 86 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Interagency Cooperation.
May 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:276
S. J. RES. 86 is a resolution that expresses congressional disapproval of a specific rule created by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. The rule in question pertains to regulations for cooperation among federal agencies concerning endangered and threatened wildlife...
Simple Explanation
Congress wants to say no to a new rule about how government teams work together to take care of endangered animals and plants, which means they want to stop it from happening.
H. R. 9566 — An Act To require governmentwide source code sharing, and for other purposes.
December 04, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:2,464
H.R. 9566, also known as the "Source code Harmonization And Reuse in Information Technology Act" or the "SHARE IT Act," aims to promote governmentwide sharing of source code. It mandates that federal agencies must make their custom-developed software code available in...
Simple Explanation
The "SHARE IT Act" is a new rule that says government workers should share the computer code they create, a bit like sharing toys at school, so other workers can use it too. Some secret codes stay hidden to keep us safe, and the rule doesn’t need extra money to start.
H. R. 7219 — To ensure that Federal agencies rely on the best reasonably available scientific, technical, demographic, economic, and statistical information and evidence to develop, issue or inform the public of the nature and bases of Federal agency rules and guidance, and for other purposes.
February 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,441
H. R. 7219, titled the "Information Quality Assurance Act of 2024," aims to ensure that federal agencies use the best available scientific, technical, and data-driven information when developing rules and guidance. The bill requires the Director to update guidelines for federal agencies to...
Simple Explanation
The "Information Quality Assurance Act" is a plan to make sure that when the government makes new rules, they use the best and most correct information from scientists and experts. It also wants to make sure that this information is easy for people to see and understand online, unless there is a good reason it has to be kept secret.
H. J. RES. 181 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to Definition of Employer-Association Health Plans.
December 16, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:422
H. J. RES. 181 is a resolution that expresses Congress's disapproval of a rule created by the Department of Labor. This rule defines terms related to "Employer"-Association Health Plans. If this resolution is passed, the rule submitted by the Department of Labor on April 30, 2024, would be...
Simple Explanation
This bill is like when someone says, "I don't agree with this new rule," and if enough people in charge agree, that rule won't count anymore. It's about a rule that decides who can join together to get health insurance, and some people think it should not be used.
H. R. 3254 — An Act To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a process to review applications for certain grants to purchase equipment or systems that do not meet or exceed any applicable national voluntary consensus standards, and for other purposes.
November 13, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:825
The First Responder Access to Innovative Technologies Act aims to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002. It establishes a clear process for reviewing applications for grants to buy equipment or systems that do not adhere to national voluntary consensus standards. The bill...
Simple Explanation
The First Responder Access to Innovative Technologies Act is like a new rulebook for helping firefighters and police get important tools that might not follow usual standards. It makes sure there's a fair way to check if these tools are good enough, and promises a big review after three years to see if everything is working well.
H. R. 7255 — To require a page on each website of an agency related to discretionary or competitive grants, and for other purposes.
February 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:567
H.R. 7255, also known as the “Government Responsibility in Awarding New Tender (GRANT) Act,” proposes that every federal agency must create a designated page on its website containing detailed information about the discretionary or competitive grants they award. This bill...
Simple Explanation
The "GRANT Act" wants every government website to have a special section that tells people about the money they can apply for, like in a contest, and helps them know how to ask for it. This way, everyone can see who gets this money, and the government promises to tell Congress about it every year.

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