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Search Results: keywords:"federal spending"

H. R. 9777 — To amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to require any cost estimate for a bill or joint resolution prepared by the Congressional Budget Office to include the cost to each United States citizen for carrying out such measure, and for other purposes.
September 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:356
H. R. 9777 proposes changes to the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974. It requires the Congressional Budget Office to include a breakdown of the cost impact on each U.S. citizen in their financial estimates for any proposed bill or resolution. The...
Simple Explanation
The new bill wants to make sure that when the government talks about how much money new laws will cost, they also tell us how much it would cost each person in America. This helps everyone understand what the government's actions might mean for their finances.
H. R. 10210 — To establish a national plan to coordinate research on epilepsy, and for other purposes.
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November 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,870
H.R. 10210, titled the "National Plan for Epilepsy Act," proposes the creation of a comprehensive national plan to advance the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and cure of epilepsy in the United States. The bill outlines the establishment of an integrated national strategy, with the...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a big plan to help people who have epilepsy, a condition that makes them have seizures. It wants to find better ways to understand, treat, and maybe even cure epilepsy by having smart people work together and talk about it often to make sure progress is made.
S. 4942 — Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes.
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August 01, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:45,596
S. 4942 allocates funding for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, to various departments including Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, along with related agencies. This bill outlines specific monetary provisions for several programs and initiatives, such...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a big money plan to help different parts of the government like schools, doctors, and job helpers for next year, but it has some rules that people might not agree with, like not using money for some health things or blocking certain stuff on computers.
H. R. 6750 — An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 501 Mercer Street Southwest in Wilson, North Carolina, as the Milton F. Fitch, Sr. Post Office Building.
November 20, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:331
H.R. 6750 is a bill that proposes naming the United States Postal Service facility at 501 Mercer Street Southwest in Wilson, North Carolina, as the "Milton F. Fitch, Sr. Post Office Building." The purpose is to officially designate the facility in honor of Milton F. Fitch,...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to give the post office at 501 Mercer Street in Wilson, North Carolina, a new name. It will be called the "Milton F. Fitch, Sr. Post Office Building" to honor someone special.
H. R. 9353 — Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
August 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:836
H. R. 9353 proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would require the federal government to maintain a balanced budget, meaning its spending (outlays) does not exceed its income (receipts) each fiscal year. Exceptions to this rule could be made if there’s a...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that the money the U.S. government spends each year does not go over what it earns, like making sure your piggy bank only spends what you have inside. But, if there is a big emergency, like a war or natural disaster, Congress can vote to spend more for those special situations.
S. 5159 — To amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to require any cost estimate for a bill or joint resolution prepared by the Congressional Budget Office to include the cost to each United States citizen for carrying out such measure, and for other purposes.
September 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:322
S. 5159 proposes an amendment to the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974. This bill requires the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) to include the cost to each United States citizen when estimating the financial impact of a bill or joint resolution....
Simple Explanation
S. 5159 is a bill that wants to make sure everyone knows how much money a new law will cost each person by asking a special office to do the math and tell everybody. It helps people understand how changes in laws might affect the money the country spends and owes.
S. 4898 — To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to include extreme heat in the definition of a major disaster.
July 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:190
S. 4898 seeks to change the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act by adding "extreme heat" to the list of conditions that can be recognized as a major disaster. Introduced by Ms. Rosen, this bill aims to ensure that extreme heat events receive the...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to change the rules to say that really hot weather, called "extreme heat," can be treated like a big emergency, just like hurricanes or fires, so that the government can help more when it gets too hot.
H. R. 9354 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make certain temporary provisions relating to the child tax credit permanent, to make such credit fully refundable, and to increase the corporate tax rate.
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August 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:431
H.R. 9354 aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 by making certain temporary provisions of the child tax credit permanent and ensuring the credit is fully refundable. It proposes to increase the child tax credit amount from $1,000 to $2,000 and remove specific...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9354 is a plan that wants to give more money back to families with kids, while also asking big companies to pay more taxes to help pay for it.
H. J. RES. 10 — Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
January 03, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:595
H. J. RES. 10 proposes an amendment to the United States Constitution that would require the federal government to not spend more money than it receives in a fiscal year, unless three-fifths of both the House and the Senate agree to allow more spending. It also says that the...
Simple Explanation
H. J. RES. 10 is like a rule saying that the government can't spend more money than it earns, like how you can't buy more toys if you don't have enough allowance. They can only do this if most of the grown-ups in charge agree, and they have special rules for emergencies like a big battle.
S. 1277 — An Act To modify the boundary of the Mammoth Cave National Park in the State of Kentucky, and for other purposes.
December 17, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:297
S. 1277 aims to adjust the boundaries of the Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky. The bill allows the Secretary of the Interior to acquire around 980 acres of land, as shown on a specific map, to be included in the park. It updates previous legislation from 1942 by stating...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about changing the size of a big cave park called Mammoth Cave in Kentucky. It says the park can get a little bigger by adding some new land, and it gives permission to spend the money needed to do this.
S. CON. RES. 3 — Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in state of the remains of the late James Earl Carter, Jr., 39th President of the United States.
January 03, 2025
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:119
Words:268
S. CON. RES. 3 is a concurrent resolution that authorizes the use of the Capitol's rotunda for the lying in state of the remains of James Earl Carter, Jr., the 39th President of the United States. The resolution also directs the Architect of the Capitol to move the...
Simple Explanation
President Jimmy Carter was a leader who once served the United States, and there's a plan to have his body honored in a special place inside a big building called the Capitol. This will happen from January 7 to January 9, 2025, and they will use a special platform to hold his casket there.
S. 4036 — To establish a Government Spending Oversight Committee within the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency, and for other purposes.
March 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:3,532
S. 4036, also known as the "Government Spending Oversight Act of 2024," aims to create a Government Spending Oversight Committee within the Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency. This committee will monitor federal spending to prevent fraud, waste, and...
Simple Explanation
S. 4036 is a plan to create a special group that watches how the government spends money to make sure none of it is wasted. This group will work with other investigators to help keep everything fair and make sure money is used correctly, and they'll keep everyone informed about what they find.
H. R. 9816 — To revise the dollar amount limitations for rural housing repair loans under section 504 of the Housing Act of 1949, and for other purposes.
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September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:290
H.R. 9816 is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives that aims to update the financial limits for rural housing repair loans and grants under section 504 of the Housing Act of 1949. The bill proposes to increase the maximum loan amount that a household can receive...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help people fix their homes in the countryside by letting them borrow more money, up to $80,000 for a loan and $20,000 for a grant, so they can make sure their homes are safe and nice to live in. It's like getting a little more money from mom or dad to make sure you have a comfortable place to live.
S. 3691 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the application of a cost-of-living adjustment to the non-labor related portion for hospital outpatient department services furnished in Alaska and Hawaii.
January 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:370
S. 3691 seeks to amend the Social Security Act to allow for cost-of-living adjustments to be applied to the non-labor related portion of payments for hospital outpatient department services in Alaska and Hawaii. Sponsored by Senators Sullivan, Schatz, Murkowski, and Hirono,...
Simple Explanation
S. 3691 is a bill that wants to help hospitals in Alaska and Hawaii by making sure they get extra money each year to keep up with the cost of living, but it won't balance out the budget like usual, which might mean spending more overall.

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