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H. R. 6210 — To designate the General George C. Marshall House, in the Commonwealth of Virginia, as an affiliated area of the National Park System, and for other purposes.
December 16, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:725
H.R. 6210 proposes to recognize the General George C. Marshall House in Virginia as part of the National Park System. The George C. Marshall International Center will manage this new area, with the U.S. Secretary of the Interior offering technical and financial help but not...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6210 wants to make the place where General George C. Marshall used to live a part of the National Park System, with special helpers in charge, but it makes sure that people who live nearby can still do what they want on their own land.
H. R. 2950 — An Act To authorize the Secretary of the Interior, through the Coastal Program of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, to work with willing partners and provide support to efforts to assess, protect, restore, and enhance important coastal landscapes that provide fish and wildlife habitat on which certain Federal trust species depend, and for other purposes.
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September 24, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:1,616
H. R. 2950, known as the “Coastal Habitat Conservation Act of 2023,” aims to give the Secretary of the Interior the authority to work with various partners to protect and enhance important coastal areas that are crucial habitats for certain federally protected species. The...
Simple Explanation
The Coastal Habitat Conservation Act of 2023 lets a special team work with others to take care of beaches and oceans where certain animals live, but people worry about how they will keep track of the money and plan which places to help first.
H. R. 10150 — To establish a low-income water assistance program, and for other purposes.
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November 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:7,433
H.R. 10150 seeks to create a federal program to help low-income families across the United States access affordable water services. The bill proposes setting up a low-income water assistance program to provide financial help and support for households that struggle to pay...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10150 is a plan to help families who don't have much money pay their water bills by giving them some extra money from the government. The plan wants to make sure everyone can get the water they need, but it might be tricky to make sure the money is used correctly and reaches the people who need it the most.
H. R. 1726 — An Act To require the Secretary of the Interior to partner and collaborate with the Secretary of Agriculture and the State of Hawaii to address Rapid Ohia Death, and for other purposes.
September 25, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:446
H.R. 1726, known as the “Continued Rapid Ohia Death Response Act of 2023,” requires the U.S. Secretary of the Interior to collaborate with the Secretary of Agriculture and the State of Hawaii to address Rapid Ohia Death. This disease is caused by a fungus affecting native...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 1726 is a plan where some big helpers in the U.S. government team up with people in Hawaii to save special trees that are getting sick from a fungus, by studying the problem and finding ways to help the forest stay healthy.
S. 5406 — To establish an Office of Public Engagement and Participation within the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and for other purposes.
December 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,615
The bill S. 5406 aims to set up a new Office of Public Engagement and Participation within the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). This office would help the public participate in NRC proceedings by providing guidance and support, including financial assistance for those who...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to create a special office to help regular people talk about important decisions at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. This office would help people share their ideas and offer some money to those who want to help but can't afford it, making sure everything is fair and open.
S. 3241 — To establish the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians and Jefferson College as affiliated areas of the Natchez Historical Park, and for other purposes.
November 21, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,403
The bill S. 3241 aims to establish the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians and Jefferson College as affiliated areas of the Natchez National Historical Park in Mississippi. The Secretary of the Interior will determine if the sites meet the necessary standards to be included...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make two special places in Mississippi, the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians and Jefferson College, important parts of a big park, but it needs to make sure this is done carefully with help from the people in charge.
S. 3711 — To provide tax relief with respect to certain wildfire relief payments.
January 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:497
S. 3711 is a bill intended to offer tax relief to individuals impacted by wildfires by excluding certain payments from being counted as income. Specifically, it ensures that money received to cover losses or damages caused by wildfires is not taxed, as long as those losses...
Simple Explanation
The bill S. 3711 helps people who have lost things in wildfires by making sure the money they get to replace those things isn't taxed as extra income, as long as they didn't already get that loss covered by insurance. It covers fires starting from January 1, 2020, to January 1, 2026.
H. R. 5265 — An Act To amend the Small Business Act to require a report on the performance of the Office of Rural Affairs, to require a report on the memorandum of understanding between the Small Business Administration and the Department of Agriculture entered into on April 4, 2018, and for other purposes.
February 28, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:909
H.R. 5265, also known as the "Small Business Administration Rural Performance Report Act," aims to amend the Small Business Act by requiring the Small Business Administration (SBA) to submit reports about the performance of the Office of Rural Affairs. These reports will...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a set of rules asking a group called the Small Business Administration to tell everyone how they're helping farmers and people in the countryside with money and events. It also wants them to explain how they are working with another group, the Department of Agriculture, but they can't ask for more money to do this.
H. R. 8826 — To prohibit covered entities that receive financial assistance relating to semiconductors from purchasing certain semiconductor manufacturing equipment from foreign entities of concern or subsidiaries of foreign entities of concern, and for other purposes.
June 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,251
H.R. 8826, known as the “Chip EQUIP Act,” aims to prevent companies that receive financial assistance for semiconductor projects from buying certain semiconductor manufacturing equipment from foreign entities considered concerning. The bill defines which equipment is ineligible and includes...
Simple Explanation
The Chip EQUIP Act is a plan to stop certain companies from buying special computer chip-making machines from countries that might not be safe, unless there aren't enough good machines available from safe countries.
S. 3682 — To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to clarify the obligation of the Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation to reclaim any overpayment of special financial assistance payment under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, including amounts paid on behalf of a deceased participant or beneficiary, and for other purposes.
January 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,375
The GHOST Act, or Ghost Handouts and Overpayments Stop Today Act, aims to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. It clarifies the Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation's responsibility to recover overpayments of special financial...
Simple Explanation
The GHOST Act is a plan to make sure that money given to help people with their pensions isn't given out by mistake, especially if the person has passed away. It wants to use checks like looking at people's information to make sure the government doesn't waste money and gets it back if it gave too much.
S. 4450 — To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide education assistance to public safety officers, and for other purposes.
June 04, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,240
The bill S. 4450 is proposed to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 by introducing an education assistance program aimed at public safety officers. Its main goal is to help recruit and keep public safety officers by providing support for higher...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a plan to help police officers and firefighters go to college for free if they've worked for a long time, but only if they really need the money—it's like a special thank you for keeping everyone safe.
H. R. 8508 — To amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to reauthorize the bycatch reduction engineering program and establish the Bycatch Mitigation Assistance Fund.
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May 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:704
The bill H.R. 8508 aims to amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act by reauthorizing the bycatch reduction engineering program and creating the Bycatch Mitigation Assistance Fund. The bill allocates $10 million annually from 2025 to 2029 for the...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help fishers catch less unwanted fish by giving them money to buy special tools, and it plans to give a lot of money each year for this from 2025 to 2029. Most of this help is for smaller boats, and the people giving out the money will talk to experts to use it the best way.
H. R. 9334 — To strengthen domestic manufacturing, bring next generation iron and steel back to the United States, and revitalize deindustrialized regions.
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August 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:14,773
H. R. 9334, titled the "Steel Modernization Act of 2024," aims to upgrade and enhance the steel and iron industry in the United States. It focuses on modernizing facilities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, encouraging innovation, and implementing tariffs on imported steel...
Simple Explanation
The Steel Modernization Act of 2024 is like a plan to help make the factories in America, where they make strong steel, cleaner and better for the environment. It aims to help these factories have less smoke and pollution, make new kind of steel, and also make sure the people working there are well-trained, with some special rules about buying steel from other countries to help American steelmakers.
S. 3753 — To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to provide financial assistance to States to implement expanded energy savings performance contracting programs, and for other purposes.
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February 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,517
S. 3753 aims to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to provide financial support to U.S. states for expanding energy savings performance contracting programs. This bill outlines a framework where states can request financial help to implement program improvements,...
Simple Explanation
S. 3753 wants to help U.S. states save energy by giving them money to improve how they use energy in public places, especially helping areas that need it most. It also plans to teach people how to manage these energy-saving projects better.
H. R. 7604 — To provide enhanced disaster unemployement assistance to victims of the Hawaii wildfires of 2023, and for other purposes.
March 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:223
H. R. 7604 aims to provide extended disaster unemployment assistance for individuals affected by the Hawaii wildfires of 2023. The bill mandates that the President ensures eligible individuals receive unemployment benefits for up to 39 weeks following the disaster declaration...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a promise to help people in Hawaii who lost their jobs because of wildfires in 2023, letting them get money to live on for up to 39 weeks while they find new work.
H. R. 10234 — To authorize the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out activities to control the movement of aquatic invasive species into, across, and out of Federal land and waters, to provide for financial assistance from the Commissioner of Reclamation to Reclamation States for watercraft inspection and decontamination stations, to amend the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 to make certain technical corrections, and for other purposes.
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November 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,372
H. R. 10234, titled the "Stop the Spread of Invasive Mussels Act of 2024", aims to control the movement of aquatic invasive species by authorizing the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture to conduct inspections and decontaminations at federal lands and waters. The bill...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 10234 is a bill that wants to help stop the spread of pesky water creatures, like mussels, by having special checks and cleaning at places where people use boats on big water lands. It also gives money to some states so they can have stations to check and clean boats, making sure only clean boats go on clean water.
H. R. 5265 — An Act To amend the Small Business Act to require a report on the performance of the Office of Rural Affairs, to require a report on the memorandum of understanding between the Small Business Administration and the Department of Agriculture entered into on April 4, 2018, and for other purposes.
February 29, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:870
H. R. 5265 is a bill that seeks to change the Small Business Act to require reports on the activities of the Office of Rural Affairs and the collaboration between the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Department of Agriculture. The bill mandates an initial and...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 5265 is a law that asks two offices, one that helps small businesses in the countryside and another that works with farms, to tell everyone how they are working together and what they have done to help people, but they have to do all this with the money they already have.
S. 4261 — To direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to award grants to provide financial assistance to certain educators to make down payments on certain homes, and for other purposes.
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May 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,834
The bill, titled the "Educator Down Payment Assistance Act of 2024," proposes a program to support eligible educators in buying their first homes by providing financial assistance for down payments, closing costs, and interest rate reductions. Eligible educators include first-time homebuyers...
Simple Explanation
The "Educator Down Payment Assistance Act of 2024" is like a special program to help teachers buy their first houses by giving them money to help pay for the start-up costs. Teachers can get up to $25,000 if they qualify, but there are some rules they have to follow, like staying in their teaching job and living in the house for at least three years.
H. R. 7281 — To assist entrepreneurs and support development of the creative economy, and for other purposes.
February 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:910
The CREATE Act of 2024 aims to support entrepreneurs in the creative economy by expanding small business programs and providing targeted financial assistance. It includes extending microloan programs specifically for artists and arts-related businesses, establishing business...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help people who make creative things, like art, by giving them loans and help to grow their small businesses, kind of like how a gardener waters plants to help them grow.
S. 5207 — To amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to modify certain requirements relating to emergency loans, and for other purposes.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:537
S. 5207 aims to change certain aspects of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act related to emergency loans. The bill proposes amendments to sections 322 and 329, which involve updating the criteria for making loan determinations and providing financial assistance...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to change the rules for helping farmers or rural areas when there's a disaster and they lose a lot of crops or animals.
H. R. 5490 — An Act To amend the Coastal Barrier Resources Act to expand the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System, and for other purposes.
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September 24, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:9,234
The bill, H.R. 5490, also known as the "Bolstering Ecosystems Against Coastal Harm Act" or the "BEACH Act," amends the Coastal Barrier Resources Act to enhance the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System. It broadens the definitions and areas covered within the system, requires...
Simple Explanation
The BEACH Act (H.R. 5490) wants to take care of beach areas by changing some rules to protect them better, like telling people if a property is in a special zone and using money to do it, but there are some tricky parts about how they define and use the money.
H. R. 9129 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish certain standards and requirements with respect to financial assistance and medical debt collection for hospitals participating in the Medicare program, and to amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to establish a grant program for purposes of medical debt relief.
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July 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,404
H.R. 9129, also known as the “Patient Debt Relief Act,” aims to set standards for financial assistance and medical debt collection for hospitals in the Medicare program. It would require hospitals to establish clear policies for charity care and limit aggressive debt collection practices,...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9129, called the "Patient Debt Relief Act," is about making sure hospitals that help people with Medicare have fair rules for helping people pay medical bills and don't use harsh methods to collect money. Plus, it plans to give money to help people with big medical bills or low incomes pay off their debt.
H. R. 9742 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend certain expiring provisions of law, and for other purposes.
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September 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,766
H. R. 9742 aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code, focusing on extending various expiring provisions related to veterans' affairs. The bill includes extensions for healthcare services, memorial affairs, support for homeless veterans, and other authorities within the...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 9742 is a bill that wants to keep helping veterans by giving them more time to get special healthcare and other support, but it's not always clear how the money will be used or if everyone will be treated equally.
H. R. 7102 — An Act To establish an Office of Native American Affairs within the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes.
February 29, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:894
H. R. 7102 aims to create an Office of Native American Affairs within the Small Business Administration. This office will assist Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian Organizations in developing small businesses by improving access to entrepreneurial programs, contracts, and...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7102 is a plan to help Native American communities start small businesses by creating a special office with skilled helpers in the Small Business Administration. This office will last for seven years and won't need extra money, using what's already available.
H. RES. 1443 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all young children and families should have access to high-quality, affordable child care and early education.
September 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:499
H. RES. 1443 is a resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all children and families should have access to affordable, high-quality child care and early education. The resolution highlights the importance of child care for working parents and notes the high cost...
Simple Explanation
The House of Representatives thinks it's important for all young kids and their families to go to good and not-too-expensive places to learn and be taken care of while parents work. They say the government should help make childcare better and more affordable, and pay the people who take care of kids fairly.
H. R. 10037 — To direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish the Invasive Species Rapid Response Program.
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October 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,038
H.R. 10037, known as the "Invasive Species Response Act," aims to establish the Invasive Species Rapid Response Program under the Department of the Interior. The program focuses on controlling and eliminating invasive species affecting Federal lands by forming special response teams and...
Simple Explanation
The "Invasive Species Response Act" is about helping special teams quickly find and get rid of plants and animals that don't belong in certain places, by working with others and using $15 million each year for five years to make sure these teams have what they need.
H. R. 9064 — To direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to provide financial assistance under sections 203, 205, and 404 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5133, 42 U.S.C. 5135, 42 U.S.C. 5170c) and section 1366 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4104c) for home energy storage for single residence structures.
July 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:665
H. R. 9064, titled the “Energy Storage for Resilient Homes Act,” aims to instruct the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to offer financial help for home energy storage systems in individual residences. This assistance will be provided under specific sections of...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 9064 is a plan to help people get money from the government to buy batteries for their houses, so they can have power even when there's a storm. This help is for people who live in single-family homes, and only if it's a smart choice that saves money.
H. R. 8916 — To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to make certain projects and activities eligible for financial assistance under a State water pollution control revolving fund, and for other purposes.
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July 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:671
H.R. 8916, also known as the “Clean Water SRF Parity Act of 2024,” aims to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to expand eligibility for financial assistance from state water pollution control revolving funds. The bill allows qualified nonprofit entities to receive...
Simple Explanation
This bill is like a rule that says both community projects and some private companies can get money to help clean water if there's enough money to go around, but it also makes sure the help really goes to the people who need clean water and not just to make money for the companies.
H. R. 7102 — An Act To establish an Office of Native American Affairs within the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes.
March 05, 2024
Status:Placed on Calendar Senate
Congress:118
Words:969
H.R. 7102, titled the "Native American Entrepreneurial Opportunity Act," proposes setting up an Office of Native American Affairs within the Small Business Administration. This office would focus on assisting Native American and Native Hawaiian small business owners by providing access to...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to create a special office to help Native American and Native Hawaiian entrepreneurs start and grow their small businesses by giving them better access to support and resources. It plans to do this for seven years and promises to keep checking how well it's working each year.
H. R. 8769 — To provide financial assistance to States and Indian Tribes for the development, implementation, improvement, or expansion of a flex-tech energy program to enhance manufacturing competitiveness, and for other purposes.
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June 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,687
H.R. 8769, also known as the "State Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2024," proposes providing financial assistance to states and Indian Tribes for developing, implementing, and expanding flex-tech energy programs. These programs aim to enhance manufacturing competitiveness...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to give money to help states and Indian Tribes make factories use energy better so they can make things more easily. It plans to share $100 million each year from 2025 to 2029 to help with this.
S. 4712 — To increase support by the United States Government for critical minerals projects outside the United States, and for other purposes.
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July 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:8,066
S. 4712 aims to enhance U.S. government support for critical minerals projects outside the United States. It proposes various strategies, including diplomatic efforts and financial tools, to increase collaboration with allies, support private sector initiatives, and protect...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about helping the U.S. work with other countries to get important minerals needed for things like making phones and cars, but there are worries that it might not be clear enough about rules and money use, which could cause some problems.
S. 3195 — An Act To designate the General George C. Marshall House, in the Commonwealth of Virginia, as an affiliated area of the National Park System, and for other purposes.
December 20, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:483
S. 3195 aims to make the General George C. Marshall House in Virginia part of the National Park System as an affiliated area. The site is intended to honor the significant historical contributions of George C. Marshall, a notable U.S. military leader and statesman. The George...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about giving a special place called the General George C. Marshall House in Virginia a special status as part of a group of parks but without getting extra money or help from the government to run it. This means the people who take care of it will still do so, but they might get some help or advice if needed.
H. R. 5490 — To amend the Coastal Barrier Resources Act to expand the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System, and for other purposes.
September 12, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:8,461
The bill H. R. 5490, titled the "Bolstering Ecosystems Against Coastal Harm Act," seeks to amend the Coastal Barrier Resources Act to expand the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System. It aims to enhance the protection of coastal areas by improving Federal agency...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make certain coastal areas bigger and safer by changing some rules, like asking people to tell new buyers about the coastal land's status and making new maps. It also gives some new ways to spend money to keep these areas protected until 2031.
S. 4995 — To provide for the establishment of a Water Project Navigators Program, and for other purposes.
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September 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,155
The bill S. 4995, titled the “Water Project Navigators Act,” proposes the creation of a Water Project Navigators Program aimed at supporting the development and implementation of multi-benefit water projects in eligible states. The program will be run by the Secretary of the...
Simple Explanation
S. 4995 is a plan to help fix water problems in different areas by giving money to special helpers, called navigators, who support building and managing water projects that make sure there's enough water for everyone, help the environment, and make places better for people to live. These helpers can get up to 75% of their project costs covered, and the plan sets aside $15 million each year until 2029 for this work.
H. R. 10113 — To financially assist certain agricultural producers in the State of Texas with farming operations along the Rio Grande.
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November 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:379
H. R. 10113, also known as the “South Texas Agriculture Emergency Assistance Act,” is a proposed law aiming to provide financial aid to farmers in Texas impacted by water supply issues along the Rio Grande. The bill directs the Secretary of Agriculture to grant $280 million...
Simple Explanation
The South Texas Agriculture Emergency Assistance Act is a plan to help farmers in Texas who had problems growing crops because they didn't get enough water from Mexico. The U.S. government wants to give $280 million to Texas to help these farmers pay for the money they lost when they couldn't grow their crops.
S. 4097 — To modernize the defense capabilities of the Philippines, and for other purposes.
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April 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,000
S. 4097 aims to enhance the defense capabilities of the Philippines through increased cooperation with the United States. The bill authorizes significant financial assistance for military training, equipment, and infrastructure to help the Philippines safeguard its...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help the Philippines make its army stronger by giving them money and support from the US, making sure they are better prepared to keep their country safe. Each year until 2029, the US will provide a lot of money for things like new equipment and training to help the Philippines, and people will check on how it's going to make sure the money is used well.
H. R. 8323 — To provide emergency assistance to States, territories, Tribal nations, and local areas affected by substance use disorder, including the use of opioids and stimulants, and to make financial assistance available to States, territories, Tribal nations, local areas, public or private nonprofit entities, and certain health providers, to provide for the development, organization, coordination, and operation of more effective and cost efficient systems for the delivery of essential services to individuals with substance use disorder and their families.
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May 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:33,274
H. R. 8323, titled the "Comprehensive Addiction Resources Emergency Act of 2024," is a bill aimed at providing emergency assistance to combat substance use disorders, including those related to opioids and stimulants, across the United States. The bill outlines a framework for distributing...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8323 wants to help people who struggle with drug problems by giving money to states and organizations to make better plans for helping them. It also sets rules to make sure the people who get help are getting the best care possible.
H. R. 7238 — To amend the Housing Act of 1949 to extend the term of rural housing site loans and clarify the permissible uses of such loans.
February 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:295
H.R. 7238 aims to update the Housing Act of 1949 by extending the duration of rural housing site loans from two years to five years. It also clarifies that these loans can be used not just for land development, but also for necessary activities like surveying, architecture,...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7238 wants to change the rules for loans that help build homes in the countryside. Instead of having to pay back the loan in two years, people will have five years, and they can use the money for planning like drawing house designs or measuring the land.
S. 3646 — An Act To amend the Housing Act of 1949 to extend the term of rural housing site loans and clarify the permissible uses of such loans.
January 23, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:252
S. 3646 seeks to modify the Housing Act of 1949. The bill aims to increase the term length of rural housing site loans from two years to five years. It also clarifies that these loans can be used for various activities related to land development, including surveying,...
Simple Explanation
S. 3646 is a new rule that makes changes to how long people can take special loans to build homes in the countryside, letting them take up to five years instead of two. It also tells them that they can use the loan money for things like planning and drawing the houses, but everyone needs to be careful to not spend too much or too slowly.
H. R. 8024 — To amend the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 to authorize assistance for emergency measures in response to pine beetle outbreaks, and for other purposes.
April 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,316
H.R. 8024, also known as the "Emergency Pine Beetle Response Act of 2024," aims to amend the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 to provide financial assistance and loans to support emergency measures for dealing with pine beetle outbreaks on nonindustrial private forest land. Under this bill,...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8024 is a plan to help stop tiny bugs called pine beetles from hurting trees by giving money to people and communities so they can take action, like treating trees or using special sprays.
S. 3870 — To amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to expand eligibility for certain financial assistance for the acquisition of slip-on tanker units for wildland firefighting.
March 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:204
S. 3870 is a bill introduced in the Senate to amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. It aims to expand the eligibility for financial assistance to include Indian Tribes, in addition to local governments, for acquiring slip-on tanker units used in wildland...
Simple Explanation
S. 3870 is a bill proposing that both local governments and Native American tribes can get help to buy special fire trucks, called slip-on tanker units, to fight wildfires. The bill is being checked by people who make rules about energy and natural resources.
S. 3646 — To amend the Housing Act of 1949 to extend the term of rural housing site loans and clarify the permissible uses of such loans.
January 23, 2024
Status:Considered and Passed Senate
Congress:118
Words:282
S. 3646 proposes changes to the Housing Act of 1949, specifically targeting rural housing site loans for low- and moderate-income families. The bill aims to extend the term of these loans from two years to five years and clarifies that certain activities, like surveying and...
Simple Explanation
S. 3646 is like a rulebook change to let people in the countryside take five years instead of two to build homes with special loan money, and it tells them they can use the money for work like measuring and planning. It also takes away the chance to get extra time just in case, which means they have to finish in five years no matter what.
H. R. 6944 — To require the Secretary of the Treasury to establish a catastrophic property loss reinsurance program, and for other purposes.
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January 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,981
H.R. 6944, also known as the "INSURE Act," requires the Secretary of the Treasury to establish a reinsurance program for catastrophic property losses. This program will provide reinsurance to insurance companies offering all-perils property insurance policies, including for...
Simple Explanation
The INSURE Act is a plan to help protect people’s homes from really big disasters like floods and wildfires by having the government help insurance companies cover these events and also assist people who can’t afford the insurance.
S. 3778 — To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to modify eligibility for the State response to contaminants program, and for other purposes.
February 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:635
S. 3778 proposes changes to the Safe Drinking Water Act, specifically modifying the criteria for who can receive assistance if their water is contaminated. It aims to expand eligibility to include certain smaller communities and private well owners. This would allow grants to be given to...
Simple Explanation
S. 3778 wants to change the rules for who can get help if their water isn't safe to drink, allowing more small towns and people with their own wells to qualify. It also tries to make it easier for places that don't have a lot of money to fix their water problems by getting grants.
H. R. 5490 — An Act To amend the Coastal Barrier Resources Act to expand the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System, and for other purposes.
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November 21, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:9,209
H.R. 5490, known as the "Bolstering Ecosystems Against Coastal Harm Act" or the "BEACH Act," is a bill that amends the Coastal Barrier Resources Act to expand protection areas within the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System. The bill makes changes to definitions...
Simple Explanation
The "Bolstering Ecosystems Against Coastal Harm Act" is a plan to help protect areas near the ocean from things like big storms and floods, making sure people know if their homes are in these risky areas, and setting aside some money to do this work until 2031.
H. R. 10399 — To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to direct the President to end financial assistance for funeral expenses related to the COVID–19 pandemic.
December 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:314
H.R. 10399 proposes to change the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 by instructing the President to stop giving financial help for funeral costs that are connected to the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, the bill amends previous rules that allowed funeral expense assistance...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10399 is a plan to stop giving money to help pay for funerals because of COVID-19. This means people who needed help paying for funerals during the pandemic won't get that help anymore.
S. 4154 — To support communities that host transmission lines and to promote conservation and recreation, and for other purposes.
April 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,200
The bill, S. 4154, titled the “Energizing Our Communities Act,” aims to support communities that host electric transmission lines by establishing the Community Economic Development Transmission Fund. This fund will use a portion of the interest collected from certain federal...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help towns that have big power lines by giving them money to fix roads, build parks, or do other good things. It sets up a fund by using some of the money the government gets from loans, and it makes sure to check every year how the money is being used.

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