H. R. 4094, titled the "Great Salt Lake Stewardship Act," is a bill to amend the Central Utah Project Completion Act. It authorizes the Secretary to use available budget funds for water conservation measures in the Great Salt Lake basin. These measures must comply with a plan called the...
H.R. 4094 is a bill that wants to save water in the Great Salt Lake area. It lets the government use some of its money for this, but doesn't give a lot of details on how to do it.
S. 5293 proposes to amend title 18 of the United States Code to allow the Secret Service to reimburse State and local governments for using their services, personnel, equipment, and facilities. This bill, introduced by Mr. Booker and titled the “Presidential Security...
S. 5293 is a proposed law that would let the Secret Service pay back local police and helpers when they lend a hand to keep people safe. This means when the Secret Service needs extra help, towns can get money back for lending their teams and gadgets.
H.R. 9092, titled the "Heat Management Assistance Grant Act of 2024", seeks to modify the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. The bill aims to help states and local governments respond to extreme heat events by providing them with grants,...
H.R. 9092 is like giving special help and tools to places when it gets really, really hot outside, so they can make sure everyone stays safe and cool. But there are concerns because the rules about how to use this help aren't very clear, and some places might have a hard time getting the help they need.
H. R. 6933 is a bill that aims to give more flexibility to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Board by allowing them to increase the maximum loan period for federal credit unions from 15 to 20 years. The bill emphasizes the importance of safety and soundness in...
H. R. 6933 is a bill that lets the people in charge of credit unions give out loans for a longer time, up to 20 years instead of 15, which might help people have more time to pay back money they borrow.
S. 759, known as the “Beagle Brigade Act of 2023,” establishes a National Detector Dog Training Center with the goal of protecting U.S. agriculture and natural resources from foreign pests and diseases. The Center will train detector dogs and their handlers, collaborate with...
Imagine a team of super-sniffing dogs, like Beagles, that are trained to help keep bugs and diseases from hurting plants and animals in the U.S. This bill sets up a special center to teach these dogs and their helpers how to do this important job.
The bill S. 4700, titled the "Improving Federal Financial Management Act," aims to enhance financial oversight and efficiency across U.S. government agencies. It updates the responsibilities of agency Chief Financial Officers to include comprehensive planning and performance metrics for...
The bill S. 4700 is like a plan to help the U.S. government keep track of its money better by asking special money helpers in each office to make and share smart money-saving plans and do careful check-ups to make sure everything is going well.
H.R. 7798 aims to change the Plant Protection Act by creating a fund specifically for research and efforts to manage the spotted wing drosophila, an invasive pest from East Asia affecting fruit crops in the U.S. The bill acknowledges significant crop damage and financial losses caused by this...
H.R. 7798 is a bill that wants to set up a special money pot to study and find ways to deal with a tiny bug from Asia that is eating fruit like berries and cherries in the U.S., promising to give $6,500,000 each year for five years to fix this problem.
S. 4016 proposes to amend the Boulder Canyon Project Act by allowing the Secretary of the Interior to use funds from the Colorado River Dam fund for various purposes related to the Hoover Dam. This includes carrying out operations, maintenance, investigations, cleanup...
The bill wants to change a rule so that a very important person in charge can use money from a special piggy bank called the Colorado River Dam fund to take care of the Hoover Dam and fix it if needed.
H.R. 6918 is a proposed law intended to prevent the Secretary of Health and Human Services from making changes to current regulations that could limit funding for pregnancy centers. These centers provide support to mothers and families by offering services like pregnancy...
H.R. 6918 is a rule that says the people in charge can't stop giving money to special places that help moms and dads with things like learning about babies, getting tests, and other helpful stuff. It wants to make sure these places keep getting the money they need, no matter what!
H. RES. 40 is a resolution from the House of Representatives dated January 14, 2025. It outlines the election of specific members to several standing committees within the House. These committees include Armed Services, Education and Workforce, Energy and Commerce, Homeland...
H. RES. 40 is like picking team members for a big project at school. It tells who will help with important jobs like keeping everyone safe and making new rules, but it doesn't say how they were picked or what exactly they will do.
The Sacramento RIVER Act of 2024 aims to improve water management and environmental restoration. It establishes the Integrated Water Management Federal Leadership Committee to assist with habitat restoration projects by enhancing communication and coordination among federal...
The Sacramento RIVER Act of 2024 is a plan to help take care of rivers and water by making a special team to fix the environment and make sure dams are safe. It also sets rules about how to use money from selling water to help fix droughts and maintain the dams.
H.R. 8984 aims to change the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act by increasing the number of Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Business Centers located near minority-serving institutions, such as historically Black colleges and universities. The bill proposes...
H.R. 8984 is a plan to help businesses owned by people from minority backgrounds by putting their support centers closer to special schools like historically Black colleges. It also promises more money every year to make sure these centers have what they need to help these businesses grow.
S. 4517 aims to create a Negotiations Support Unit within the Department of State. This unit will provide expertise, advice, and training on negotiations and peace processes to enhance U.S. diplomacy efforts. It will support key officials in complex political negotiations and...
S. 4517 is a plan to start a special team in the Department of State to help the U.S. with talking and making peace with other countries, and it will cost $5 million to get it going.
S. RES. 557 authorizes the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate to organize quarterly blood donation drives during the year 2024. The Sergeant at Arms is responsible for choosing the dates, locations, and partnering blood donation organizations for these events, with...
The Senate wants to hold blood donation events four times in 2024, and they've asked a special team to plan where and when these will happen and which blood donation helpers to team up with. They have to get approval from another group in the Senate before making their choices.
H. R. 8653 proposes to award a Congressional gold medal posthumously to Major Thomas D. Howie. The bill acknowledges his bravery and outstanding service during the Battle of Normandy, outlining his significant contributions and sacrifices, including being the first American...
H. R. 8653 is a proposal to give a special gold medal to honor Major Thomas D. Howie for being very brave during a big battle in World War II. They want to make some extra medals too that people can buy, and the money from those sales will help a US government fund.
H.R. 9478, known as the "Veterans SPORT Act," aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code to expand the medical services available to veterans. The bill proposes including adaptive prostheses and terminal devices designed for sports and recreational activities as part of...
H.R. 9478 wants to help veterans play sports and have fun by giving them special equipment they need, like prosthetic arms or legs, to join in on activities just like everyone else.
S. 4049 is a bill introduced to increase funding for the Federal Communication Commission's "rip and replace" program from $1.9 billion to $4.98 billion. It appropriates $3.08 billion from the Treasury to the FCC for fiscal year 2024 to facilitate this enhanced program. The...
S. 4049 is a bill that wants to give more money to help fix and replace old or unsafe communication equipment in the U.S. and asks for a special sale of certain things in the air, called "spectrum licenses," to help keep everyone safe.
The bill S. 4129, known as the “Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Act,” aims to support the establishment of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, North Dakota. It allows for federal grants, not exceeding $50 million, to be given to the Library's...
The bill wants to help build a big library in North Dakota all about President Theodore Roosevelt by giving it up to $50 million, but only if they can first raise $100 million from other places. The money from the government can't be used to take care of the library, and important things related to Roosevelt from other places can be moved to this library for people to see.
The bill, titled the “Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Amendment Act of 2024,” aims to create an interest-bearing account in the U.S. Treasury for non-Federal contributions to a conservation program. It modifies a section of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of...
This bill is about creating a special account where people can put money to help protect plants and animals near the Lower Colorado River. The money in this account will earn interest, which means it can grow over time, and the person in charge will make sure the money is safe and used for good purposes.
H. R. 10140 aims to increase funding for the San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement Act. The bill proposes to amend certain sections of the Act by raising the allocated funds for settlement implementation from $250 million to $750 million. Additionally, it seeks to increase...
H. R. 10140 is a plan to give more money to help fix the San Joaquin River. They want to give $750 million instead of $250 million, and also give some extra money to improve part of it called the Friant Division.
H.R. 3556 is a proposed law intended to make the United States' financial systems more accountable and transparent. The bill aims to enhance the transparency of major financial institutions like the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve, and the Financial...
H.R. 3556 is like a new set of rules to make sure big money bosses, like banks, share more information about what they do and why, to help everyone keep an eye on them and make sure they are behaving well. It also makes sure there are special checks to pick people who are good at keeping an eye on these money bosses.
H.R. 9461, titled the "USA Workforce Investment Act," proposes to amend the Internal Revenue Code to provide a tax credit for individuals who make charitable donations to nonprofit organizations that offer workforce development or apprenticeship training programs. Under this bill, taxpayers...
H.R. 9461 is a bill that wants to let people pay less in taxes if they give money to organizations that help teach people job skills, but there are rules about how much money they can save and how it all works might be a bit tricky.
S. 612 aims to extend the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act, which involves cooperative efforts for environmental improvements in the Lake Tahoe region. The bill changes how long the cooperation efforts last by specifying a new period starting from the bill's enactment until a date...
S. 612 is a plan to keep helping the Lake Tahoe area become cleaner and healthier. It says that money to help out will be available until the year 2034.
H.R. 6918, titled the “Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act,” aims to prevent the Secretary of Health and Human Services from limiting funds to pregnancy centers. The bill specifically prohibits enforcement of a proposed change to regulations that could...
H.R. 6918 is a rule that tries to protect places where pregnant people go for help, making sure the government can't easily stop giving them money. These places help families with advice and things they need for their babies.
S. 3998 seeks to make certain temporary district judgeships into permanent positions in various U.S. districts, including Hawaii, Kansas, Missouri, Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, New Mexico, North Carolina, and Texas. The bill updates relevant sections of existing legislation to...
S. 3998 is a plan to turn some temporary judge jobs into regular, forever jobs in parts of the United States, like Texas and California, to help the courts work better. It also sets aside money to make sure these changes can happen.
S. 1258, also known as the “Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act of 2023,” requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to provide Congress with an annual report on certain government projects that are significantly over budget or delayed by more than five...
S. 1258 is a bill that wants the government to keep a list of big projects that are taking too long or costing too much money, so everyone can see where the money is going and make sure things are done right.
S. 4588 aims to create a process for the Department of Defense to securely share military service data with state educational agencies. The goal is to integrate information about high school graduates who join the military into state data systems, allowing for better tracking...
The bill wants to help the military share information about new soldiers with schools in a safe and private way, so schools can know more about them. They will make sure it's all done without showing anyone's names, like a secret code, and will keep everyone's privacy safe.
S. 4272, also known as the "Shirley Chisholm Statue Act," directs the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to acquire a statue of Shirley Chisholm. The statue is to be placed in a permanent public location within the United States Capitol. The bill allows for an...
S. 4272 is a plan to make a statue of Shirley Chisholm, an important person, and put it in a special place at the U.S. Capitol so everyone can see it. The people in charge have two years to get everything ready, and they can use the needed money until the job is done.
H. R. 8391 aims to change the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 by adjusting how costs are shared between the federal government and territories and Indian Tribes for water projects. It removes a $200,000 limit on certain waived costs and updates related subsections to...
H.R. 8391 is a plan to help places like territories and Indian Tribes work on water projects by letting them have more money from the government, without a limit. This might mean they can get more help, but people need to be careful to make sure the money isn't spent carelessly.
H.R. 7463, also known as the "Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024," is a bill that extends the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 by amending specific dates in the law. It also introduces modifications to the FAFSA, a financial aid form for students, by...
H.R. 7463 is a bill that helps the government keep running with its current budget and changes some rules to make getting money for school easier, but it’s not clear how all the money will be used, and they are not following usual rules to keep track of spending.
H.R. 9877, titled the "CFPB Budget Integrity Act," aims to limit the amount of unobligated funds, which are funds that have not yet been spent, within the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. The bill proposes that the unused funds should not exceed 5% of a specific...
The "CFPB Budget Integrity Act" is a bill that wants to make sure that a special group in charge of protecting people with money things doesn’t hold on to too much unspent money—just like how you can't keep too much leftover candy, or you have to give it back! If they have more than allowed, it goes back to the big piggy bank called the U.S. Treasury.
H. R. 8716 is designed to provide financial support by allocating $7 billion from the U.S. Treasury to fund disaster relief efforts under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. This allocation is for the fiscal year 2023 and is intended for...
H. R. 8716 is a plan to use $7 billion to help people and places recover when really big emergencies, like storms, happen, but it needs to be clearer on how this money is shared and watched over to make sure it's used well.
H.R. 7684 is a bill designed to reauthorize the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Trust Fund. The bill extends the authorization period for the fund until 2029, allowing the interest earned on new appropriations to the Trust Fund to be used subject to further...
H.R. 7684 is a bill that wants to keep a special money pot, called the Udall Trust Fund, going until 2029, and it says that money earned from this pot should be checked and counted carefully. It also asks for a check-up on how this money pot is doing, but it doesn't say how quickly that check-up needs to happen or what exactly they should look for.
H. R. 10245, known as the “504 Program Level Flexibility Act,” aims to amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958. This bill allows the Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) to increase the amount of loan commitments they can make to qualified State or...
The 504 Program Level Flexibility Act lets the Small Business Administration give extra money to help small companies grow, but they have to tell the government helpers one month before doing so. They can only do this extra giving once a year.
The bill, H. R. 7671, aims to encourage States, Indian Tribes, and Territories to complete disaster recovery projects by allowing them to use leftover funds for managing other disaster recovery efforts. It amends section 324 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance...
This bill says that after a big storm or disaster, if places like states and tribes have extra money left over from fixing things, they can use that extra money to help with other disaster stuff, like being ready for the next storm. It also wants a check to see if the money is being used wisely.
The bill, S. 4442, aims to amend the Crow Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2010 by making several improvements. Key changes include updating definitions, establishing new accounts for funds management, and ensuring the Crow Tribe has control over water infrastructure...
The bill, S. 4442, wants to change some rules about water and projects for the Crow Tribe, like letting them have more control over their water projects and giving more time to finish work at a place called Yellowtail Dam.
H. R. 8131, titled the "Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accountability Act," is designed to enhance the oversight of inmate financial accounts. The bill mandates the centralization and digitization of these accounts by September 30, 2025, to prevent illegal financial activities. It also...
The bill wants to make sure that the money accounts of people in prison are watched closely, like how teachers keep an eye on kids in class. It plans to put all money dealings on computers so nothing bad can happen with the money, and special people will be assigned to figure out the best way to collect important payments like child support.
H.R. 7938 seeks to amend the Klamath Basin Water Supply Enhancement Act of 2000. It provides the Secretary of the Interior with additional authority to manage water projects in the Klamath Basin watershed, which includes overseeing projects that protect aquatic resources and...
H.R. 7938 is a law that would let a person in charge, called the Secretary of the Interior, help take care of water and fish in a place called the Klamath Basin, making sure everyone plays fair and follows the rules.
H. CON. RES. 127 authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event on December 11, 2024, to unveil a statue of Martha Hughes Cannon. The bill also specifies that all physical preparations for the event should be done according to guidelines...
This bill lets people use a special hall in a big building called the Capitol to show a new statue of a lady named Martha Hughes Cannon. It says the setup for the event should follow certain rules to make sure everything looks nice and works well.
S. 3542 aims to adjust the boundaries of the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area by modifying the existing Atchafalaya National Heritage Area Act. The bill proposes to include Lafourche as part of the boundary. Additionally, it suggests increasing the number of members in the...
S. 3542 is a bill that wants to change the size of a special area in Louisiana called the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area so that it includes a new place called Lafourche, and it also wants to add one more person to the group that helps take care of this area.
S. 3518, introduced by Mr. Booker, aims to help individuals who dropped out of high school by providing grants to organizations that offer programs to support their return to education. It authorizes the Secretary of Labor, with input from the Education Secretary, to fund services such as...
This bill wants to help people who stopped going to high school get back to learning by giving money to programs that help them. The money can be used for things like finding jobs, getting extra classes, and even helping with travel and childcare, but there are worries it might not be watched closely enough to make sure it's spent right.
H.R. 7671 is a bill designed to amend a part of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. The main purpose of this bill is to allow excess funds from completed disaster recovery projects to be used to cover management costs for other projects. This...
H.R. 7671 is a bill that wants to let places like States and Tribes use leftover money from finished disaster projects to help pay for managing new ones, like cleaning up after big storms, making it easier for them to get things done. Additionally, it wants someone to check how this money is used to make sure it's fair and smart.
S. 3741 is a bill aimed at preventing the Secretary of Health and Human Services from enacting or enforcing any rules that would limit funding for pregnancy centers. The bill defines pregnancy centers as organizations that support both mothers and unborn children by offering...
S. 3741 is a bill that wants to make sure places that help pregnant moms and their babies can keep getting money without extra rules stopping them. It aims to protect these centers so they can continue providing things like advice and baby clothes.
H.R. 5527, titled the "Modernizing Government Technology Reform Act", aims to enhance the effectiveness of the Technology Modernization Fund by amending section 1078 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018. It outlines how funds should be used, focusing...
H.R. 5527 is like a plan to fix old computer systems that help run the government, making sure they work better and stay safe from bad guys online. It also makes sure everyone uses the money wisely and checks up on what needs to be fixed until 2031.
H.R. 8863, known as the “BRAVE Burma Act,” aims to modify the existing Burma Unified through Rigorous Military Accountability Act of 2022. It extends the sunset provision from 8 to 10 years, requires the President to assess and report on sanctions for specific Burmese entities, and limits...
The BRAVE Burma Act wants to keep a law about being fair to Burma's leaders going longer and check if some people in Burma need to follow special rules. It also asks a special person to help make sure Burma gets a chance to have fair leaders and human rights.
H.R. 8228 is a bill that aims to change the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by moving the responsibilities of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The bill proposes creating a new entity within the SEC called the Office of Public Accounting...
H.R. 8228 is a bill that wants to move a group that checks if companies are telling the truth about their money from its own place to join another bigger group that watches over businesses. This change aims to make things less complicated but might have some tricky parts to figure out.
S. 4440, introduced by Senator Warren and others, is known as the "Public Housing Emergency Response Act." The bill aims to address the deteriorating conditions in public housing across the United States by authorizing $70 billion for the Public Housing Capital Fund. This funding seeks to...
S. 4440 is like giving a big piggy bank with $70 billion to fix broken homes where people live but needs grown-ups to make sure the money is spent wisely, so nothing gets wasted.
H.R. 7816, titled the “Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act,” requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to work with a federally funded research and development center. This collaboration is intended to evaluate and improve the notice letters sent to veterans about...
H.R. 7816 is like a plan to make sure the letters that veterans get about their benefits are easy to understand and don't waste money. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs is supposed to work with some smart people to make these letters better and then use their suggestions pretty quickly.
H.R. 7227 aims to create the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies in the United States. The bill intends to investigate and report on the historical and ongoing effects of Indian Boarding Schools on Native American communities, recommending ways for...
H.R. 7227 wants to create a special group to learn about and help Native American communities hurt by Indian Boarding Schools in the past, but it uses money that was supposed to help with COVID-19 and might not tell everyone how it spends all its money.
The Broadband Fairness Act aims to manage defaults regarding awards given under broadband programs run by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). If a recipient defaults, meaning they fail to meet deadlines or are found ineligible, the legislation ensures the funds don't...
The Broadband Fairness Act is a law that says if a company or person doesn’t follow the rules or finish their work on time with money given to make internet better, the money should stay in the state where it's needed instead of going back to the U.S. government, so the state can still try to use it to help people get better internet.
H. R. 6160 aims to amend the Public Health Service Act to continue funding and support for the lifespan respite care program. This program, which provides care for individuals with chronic illnesses or disabilities, will have its funding extended from the years 2025 to 2029....
H.R. 6160 is a plan to keep helping people who take care of friends or family members who are sick or disabled by making sure the care program continues to get money from 2025 to 2029. This way, caregivers can keep getting the support they need to help others.
The bill S. 4208, titled the "Promoting Affordable Connectivity Act of 2024," aims to support and enhance the Affordable Connectivity Program in the United States. It authorizes funds to be appropriated annually for this program and proposes expanding the Universal Service...
The Promoting Affordable Connectivity Act of 2024 is a plan to help more people get internet access by giving extra money to a special program and asking big internet companies to help pay for it. The plan also lets the group in charge borrow a lot of money to make sure it works well.
S. 4622 proposes to establish an Air Force Technical Training Center of Excellence, operated by the Secretary of the Air Force. The Center’s purpose is to promote collaboration among Air Force technical training sites, serve as a premier training hub for military maintainers,...
The bill wants to create a special school for the Air Force, where they learn how to fix and take care of airplanes better and faster, working with smart ideas from schools and businesses. But, it's a little unclear about some details, which could make things tricky and expensive.
H.R. 670, also known as the “Think Differently Database Act,” mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to create and regularly update a public website within three years of the act's enactment. This website is designed to provide information for individuals with...
This new rule says that a special website will be made to help people with disabilities find out about services and support available to them, like Medicaid. It will be like a big online book that tells them what they can get and where to find it.
H. R. 6160 seeks to amend the Public Health Service Act to extend funding for the lifespan respite care program, which is designed to offer temporary relief to caregivers providing care at home. The bill proposes to change the funding period from "fiscal years 2020 through...
H. R. 6160 is a bill that wants to keep giving money to a special program that helps people who take care of others at home so they can have a little break. It plans to give this money from 2025 to 2029 to make sure the helpers can get the rest they need.
H. R. 6160 aims to amend the Public Health Service Act by extending the lifespan respite care program. This bill proposes to update the authorization of funding for the program to cover fiscal years 2025 through 2029. The purpose of this amendment is to ensure continued...
H.R. 6160 wants to keep helping people who take care of others with special needs by making sure there's money for a program until 2029. It's kind of like making sure mom or dad has enough money saved up to buy your favorite snacks for the next few years.
The bill S. 2615 aims to amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act so that Village Corporations are no longer required to transfer their land to the State of Alaska to create Municipal Corporations. This change means that if a Village Corporation has previously...
The bill says that Alaska Native villages don't have to give their land to the state to make new towns, and if they did give land but no town was made, they can get it back.
S. 5294 aims to simplify spending requirements for the Pentagon by eliminating certain mandated reports on unfunded priorities. This bill proposes to repeal specific sections of legal codes that require these reports from the Department of Defense and the National Nuclear...
In simple terms, S. 5294 is a plan to stop making the Department of Defense and National Nuclear Security Administration write certain reports about things they want but don't have money for, making their work less complicated and possibly save time.
H.R. 3161, known as the “CDFI Fund Transparency Act,” proposes changes to the Riegle Community Development and Regulatory Improvement Act of 1994. It requires the Director of the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund to give an annual testimony before...
H.R. 3161 is a bill that wants the leader of a special group, called the CDFI Fund, to tell Congress once a year about how they help banks that support communities, especially ones that help different cultures. This is to make sure they're doing a good job helping these banks.
H.R. 7438 mandates that the Secretary of the Treasury mint and sell commemorative coins to celebrate the FIFA World Cup 2026. These coins will be made in gold, silver, and clad materials, with specific designs emblematic of the event and the sport of soccer. The proceeds from...
In 2026, to celebrate a big soccer event called the FIFA World Cup, special shiny coins in gold, silver, and other materials will be made and sold. The extra money made from these coins will help kids and people in need play more soccer in the U.S., and it's important that this happens without costing the government any extra money.
The Bring Our Heroes Home Act aims to establish a comprehensive process for managing and publicly disclosing missing Armed Forces and civilian personnel records. It mandates the creation of a dedicated Records Collection at the National Archives, requiring government agencies...
The Bring Our Heroes Home Act is about finding and sharing old records of soldiers and civilians who are missing, making sure these papers are stored safely in a big library where anyone can read them. A special group will check to make sure everything is done right, but they must be careful so they do not share secrets or things that might upset people.
H.R. 8150, also known as the REVAMP Act, aims to simplify procedures for conducting maintenance at U.S. ports of entry. It requires the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, in consultation with the Administrator of General Services, to...
The REVAMP Act is a new rule that helps fix and take care of places where people come into the country, like airports and border crossings. It says that these fixes can cost up to $300,000, and each year, the people in charge have to tell Congress how much money they spent.
H. R. 9332 proposes an amendment to title 18 of the United States Code that allows the Secret Service to reimburse state and local governments for using their services, personnel, equipment, and facilities. Under the proposed bill, the Secretary of Homeland Security would...
The Presidential Security Resources Reimbursement Act of 2024 is a plan to let the Secret Service pay back local and state helpers when they use their help to keep important people safe. This means if the Secret Service borrows things like police officers or equipment from a town, they can give some money back to say thank you.
H. R. 4094, known as the "Great Salt Lake Stewardship Act," aims to modify the Central Utah Project Completion Act. It authorizes the use of certain funds for water conservation efforts in the Great Salt Lake basin. The bill establishes that these conservation activities must...
The Great Salt Lake Stewardship Act is a plan to spend money on saving water in the Great Salt Lake area. It wants to make sure they use the money wisely to help keep the lake healthy and full.
S. 4141 proposes that the Secretary of the Treasury mint special coins to commemorate the FIFA World Cup 2026. These coins will be made in gold, silver, and half-dollar clads, featuring designs representing soccer and the World Cup. The sales would include a surcharge that...
The bill is about making special coins to celebrate the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the money earned helping kids play soccer in the U.S. without costing the country any extra money.
S. 5270 aims to amend the Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act of 1998 by adding new requirements for reports on the use of HIDTA (High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas) funds, particularly focusing on fentanyl-related trafficking activities. The bill...
S. 5270 is a plan to change some rules about how the U.S. government handles and reports money for fighting illegal drugs, especially a dangerous one called fentanyl. It wants to give more money and help to police and lawyers to stop people who are selling fentanyl and keep track of how this money is used.
H. R. 8289, also known as the "Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024, Part II", is a legislative measure that extends the funding and authorities for various aviation programs in the United States. It adjusts the financial appropriations and obligations for the airport improvement program...
The bill is like a promise to keep fixing and improving airports for a little longer by using money they saved up, sort of like a piggy bank, but it doesn't say why they need more time or money.
The bill S. 4088, titled the “Welcome Back to the Health Care Workforce Act,” aims to help internationally educated health care professionals by authorizing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to give out grants. These grants will help these professionals join and...
The bill wants to help doctors and nurses from other countries come work in the United States by giving out money to help them get started, especially in places where there aren't enough health workers, like in small towns.
H. R. 7449 is a bill that seeks to amend the Social Security Act to reduce the amount of money from block grants given to states for temporary assistance to needy families that can be used for administrative expenses. Specifically, it proposes lowering the allowable...
The bill is about changing the rules for how much money states can spend on paperwork and other costs when they receive a pot of money to help families in need. It wants to make sure more of the money goes directly to helping people, so it suggests cutting down on how much can be spent on these extra costs, like from 15 parts out of 100 to 10 parts out of 100.
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