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H. R. 10342 — To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the provision of military housing to members of the Armed Forces and their families through private entities, and for other purposes.
December 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,216
The Military Housing Oversight and Service Member Protection Act aims to improve the quality and oversight of military housing provided through private entities. It requires stricter contracts with private companies, regular inspections, and greater transparency of financial...
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This bill is about making sure military families have safe and good homes to live in. It wants to have better rules for people who manage these homes, keep an eye on them to make sure they are safe, and help families if there are any problems.
S. RES. 15 — Electing Gary B. Myrick, of Virginia, as Secretary for the Minority of the Senate.
January 03, 2025
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:119
Words:104
S. RES. 15 is a resolution that elects Gary B. Myrick from Virginia to the position of Secretary for the Minority of the Senate. This resolution was submitted by Mr. Schumer and was considered and agreed upon by the Senate on January 3, 2025.
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Gary B. Myrick from Virginia was chosen to have a special job in the Senate to help the group that's not in charge, like being a helper for the team that didn't win. But the rules don't say much about what he has to do or how long he'll do it, which might be confusing.
H. R. 8288 — To require the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to carry out a review of discount window operations, and for other purposes.
May 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,119
H. R. 8288 requires the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to review how the discount window lending programs work, focusing on their effectiveness, technology, and cybersecurity. The bill mandates public participation in the review process and requires the...
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The bill wants a group of people who help with money in the country, called the Federal Reserve, to check how they lend money to banks to see if they're doing a good job. They need to tell everyone what they find and how they can do better, but they have to keep some secrets safe so nothing bad happens.
S. 5649 — An Act To amend the Marine Debris Act to improve the administration of the Marine Debris Program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to improve the administration of the Marine Debris Foundation, and for other purposes.
December 21, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,753
S. 5649, also known as the "Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act," seeks to modify the Marine Debris Act to enhance the administration of the Marine Debris Program under the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The bill aims to improve cooperation agreements,...
Simple Explanation
The Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act is a plan to help clean the ocean by making some changes to the way the Marine Debris Program works. It wants to make sure everyone works together better, including different groups like Native American Tribes, and that everything is done in a clear and fair way.
S. 3616 — To require additional disclosures relating to donations to the Presidential Inaugural Committee, and for other purposes.
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January 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:858
S. 3616, known as the "Inaugural Committee Transparency Act of 2024," aims to enhance transparency in donations to the Presidential Inaugural Committee. It requires the disclosure of any disbursements equal to or greater than $200, including details such as the recipient's name, address, and...
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The "Inaugural Committee Transparency Act of 2024" is a rule that says when people give money to help with the big party when a new President starts the job, they have to tell everyone about it, especially if it's a lot of money. It also says they can't use the money for themselves and have to give leftover money to help others.
H. R. 8395 — To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to provide for an objective and independent audit of the programs and activities of the Agency under the Clean Air Act and other applicable authorities relating to air pollution, and for other purposes.
May 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:705
H.R. 8395, also known as the “AUDIT EPA Act of 2024,” aims to establish regular, independent audits of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) programs and activities related to air pollution, as governed by the Clean Air Act. The bill mandates that these audits be...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8395 is a plan to check how the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) takes care of air pollution. Every year, someone from outside the EPA will look at what they are doing and tell important people in the government about it.
S. 5333 — To subject certain private funds to joint and several liability with respect to the liabilities of firms acquired and controlled by those funds, and for other purposes.
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November 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:25,271
The bill S. 5333 aims to hold certain private funds responsible for the debts of companies they acquire and control. It seeks to prevent these funds from exploiting companies by imposing rules on financial practices like increasing debt and distributing dividends. It also...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that when big money groups buy companies, they can't just take all the money and leave the company in trouble. It also says these groups need to be fair and honest about how they use money, and be careful not to harm workers when things go wrong.
H. R. 6877 — To amend section 1242 of the Food Security Act of 1985 to enhance and update conservation practice standards, and for other purposes.
December 19, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,373
H. R. 6877 aims to update section 1242 of the Food Security Act of 1985 by enhancing conservation practice standards in the U.S. The bill requires a review of these standards at least every five years and establishes a process for public input on them. It also plans to create...
Simple Explanation
This bill is like updating and checking on how we take care of nature and the land every few years to make sure we're doing a good job. They also want people to share their ideas on how to do this better and use some money to try out new smart ways to protect the environment.
H. RES. 1184 — Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Ms. Foundation for Women.
April 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:232
H. RES. 1184 celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Ms. Foundation for Women, established in 1973 by well-known figures like Gloria Steinem. This resolution highlights the Foundation's commitment to empowering women and nonbinary people of color by breaking down structural...
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H. RES. 1184 is a special "thank you" to the Ms. Foundation for Women for doing good work for 50 years in helping women and nonbinary people feel more equal and strong. It also gives a special shout-out to Teresa Younger, the person who leads the foundation, for being a good leader.
S. 4418 — To require the United States Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund to advocate for increased transparency with respect to exchange rate policies of the People’s Republic of China, and for other purposes.
May 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:906
The bill, S. 4418, is titled the “China Exchange Rate Transparency Act of 2024.” It requires the United States Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to push for increased transparency in China's exchange rate policies. The bill highlights concerns about...
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The bill wants a U.S. representative to the IMF to ask China to be more open about how they control their money exchange, like making sure they're playing fair when dealing with other countries' money. It also wants to check if China is being fair with their money practices and will stop the bill in seven years unless China starts following the rules.
H. R. 9848 — To require the global systemically important bank holding companies to provide annual reports to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and for other purposes.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,684
H. R. 9848, also known as the “Greater Supervision In Banking Act of 2024” or the “GSIB Act of 2024,” is a bill that requires global systemically important bank holding companies to submit annual reports to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. These reports...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 9848 wants big and important banks to tell the government all about what they're doing every year, like who works there, how they protect computers from bad guys, and how they take care of the Earth, so everyone can see they're being good and safe.
H. R. 8489 — To amend title 5, United States Code, to require additional ethics disclosures for the President, Vice President, and their family members, and for other purposes.
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May 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,730
The bill, known as the “Presidential Ethics Reform Act,” proposes changes to the United States Code to mandate additional ethics disclosures for the President, Vice President, and their family members. It requires these officials to submit reports on gifts, loans, foreign payments, and...
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The Presidential Ethics Reform Act is about making sure that the President, the Vice President, and their families tell everyone about big gifts, money, or trips they get while they're in charge, so people can see they're being honest. It also helps keep their report secrets safe, but it could be tricky because all the required details might be a lot to handle and tell apart who counts as family.
H. R. 7524 — An Act To amend title 40, United States Code, to require the submission of reports on certain information technology services funds to Congress before expenditures may be made, and for other purposes.
May 07, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:818
H.R. 7524, also known as the "GSA Technology Accountability Act", aims to amend title 40 of the United States Code. It requires the Administrator of General Services to submit annual reports to Congress detailing expenditures from the Federal Citizen Services Fund and the...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants the people in charge of government technology money to tell Congress exactly how they spend it every year, so everyone knows where the money goes.
H. R. 7378 — To award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal to Frederick Douglass in recognition of his contributions to the cause of freedom, human rights, and the abolition of slavery in the United States.
February 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,279
H.R. 7378 aims to posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to Frederick Douglass in recognition of his significant contributions to freedom, human rights, and the abolition of slavery in the United States. The bill acknowledges Douglass's achievements as an abolitionist,...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7378 wants to give a special gold medal to Frederick Douglass to say thank you for helping end slavery and fighting for human rights. This medal would be shown in a museum, and some copies might be made for people to buy.
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...
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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.
H. R. 8498 — To authorize funding for necessary expenses for the rehabilitation, modernization, and construction of facilities and infrastructure at the United States Merchant Marine Academy.
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May 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:345
H. R. 8498 aims to provide authorization for funding towards the rehabilitation, modernization, and construction of facilities and infrastructure at the United States Merchant Marine Academy. The bill proposes a total of $1.02 billion to be appropriated to the Department of...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8498 is a plan to spend a lot of money, over a billion dollars, to fix and build new parts at a special school for sailors called the United States Merchant Marine Academy, making it better and faster.
H. CON. RES. 116 — Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a historic ceremony to commemorate Slavery Remembrance Day.
June 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:210
H. CON. RES. 116 authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a historic ceremony to commemorate Slavery Remembrance Day on August 10, 2024. The resolution was submitted by Mr. Green of Texas and referred to the Committee on House Administration....
Simple Explanation
H. CON. RES. 116 is like asking for permission to use a special room called Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a big event to remember a day called Slavery Remembrance Day on August 10, 2024. The plan is to get everything ready with the help of someone called the Architect of the Capitol, but it doesn't say exactly who will take care of the details or how the money part will work.
H. R. 8147 — To repeal the Corporate Transparency Act.
April 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:457
H. R. 8147 seeks to repeal the Corporate Transparency Act, which was originally part of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021. The bill, introduced by Mr. Davidson and others, calls for the removal of amendments made by the...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8147 is a proposal to cancel a rule that was made to help people see who owns big companies, so it might make it harder to catch bad guys hiding their money.
H. R. 7720 — To permit the Byrne JAG grant to be used for the purchase of fentanyl testing kits and opioid reversal agents.
March 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:200
H. R. 7720 seeks to allow Byrne JAG grants, which are typically used by law enforcement, to be used for buying fentanyl testing kits and opioid reversal agents. This legislative proposal amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to incorporate this...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7720 wants to let police use special grants to buy kits that check for dangerous drugs like fentanyl and medicine to help people who have problems because of these drugs so they can help keep everyone safer.
H. R. 8585 — To establish a National Auto Theft Bureau within the Department of Justice.
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May 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:315
H. R. 8585 seeks to establish a National Auto Theft Bureau within the Department of Justice. The Bureau's main responsibilities will be to serve as a central source of information on auto theft, facilitate the sharing of information among Federal, State, and local law...
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H. R. 8585 wants to create a special team in the Department of Justice to help find stolen cars. It would also try out a plan with $10 million to help police work together better in stopping car thefts.
H. R. 8153 — To amend the Wall Street Transparency and Accountability Act of 2010 to provide covered banking institutions with certain exemptions related to interest rate swaps, and for other purposes.
April 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:753
H.R. 8153, known as the “Bank Risk Reduction Act of 2024,” seeks to modify the Wall Street Transparency and Accountability Act of 2010. It aims to provide certain exemptions for covered banking institutions, like insured depository institutions, concerning interest rate swaps. The bill...
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The Bank Risk Reduction Act of 2024 wants to change some rules so certain types of banks don't have to follow tough rules about interest rates. This could help big banks with special rules to manage their money more easily.
H. R. 9515 — To establish an interest-bearing account for the non-Federal contributions to the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program, and for other purposes.
September 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:917
The bill, H.R. 9515, proposes the creation of an interest-bearing account for non-Federal contributions to the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program. It aims to amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 by setting up a fund in the U.S. Treasury...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to create a bank account to collect and grow money that people give to help protect different animals and plants along the Colorado River. This money will be stored safely and any earnings from it will be added back to the account to help even more.
H. R. 8394 — To restrict the Chinese Government from accessing United States capital markets and exchanges if it fails to comply with international laws relating to finance, trade, and commerce.
May 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:876
H. R. 8394 aims to limit the Chinese government's ability to access U.S. capital markets and exchanges if it fails to adhere to international laws on finance, trade, and commerce. The bill requires the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury to block Chinese investments if China is non-compliant with...
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H. R. 8394 is a rule that says if China doesn't play fair with money and trading rules, the United States can stop them from using American money places like banks and markets. This is to make sure everyone is following the same rules when dealing with money.
H. R. 9421 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 108 North Main Street in Bucoda, Washington, as the Mayor Rob Gordon Post Office.
August 27, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:275
H.R. 9421 proposes to name the United States Postal Service facility located at 108 North Main Street in Bucoda, Washington, the "Mayor Rob Gordon Post Office." This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on August 27, 2024, by Ms. Perez and several other...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9421 is a plan to change the name of a post office in Bucoda, Washington, to the "Mayor Rob Gordon Post Office" to honor Mayor Rob Gordon. It's like giving a building a special name, but some people might wonder why they picked his name and how much it will cost to change the signs.
H. R. 9087 — To require the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services to investigate Head Start facilities that fail to produce their annual audits as required by law.
July 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:195
H.R. 9087, known as the “Head Start Accountability Act of 2024”, requires the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services to look into Head Start facilities that do not submit their annual audits, as the law mandates. This bill is part of ensuring that...
Simple Explanation
In H.R. 9087, someone is checking to make sure that certain schools, called Head Start facilities, are following the rules by sharing their money reports every year, and if they don't, there will be an investigation. This is like making sure everyone is playing fairly by the rules in a big game.
H. R. 3556 — To amend the Federal financial laws to increase financial regulatory accountability and transparency, and for other purposes.
December 19, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:9,159
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...
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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.
S. 4521 — To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to subject the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection to the regular appropriations process, and for other purposes.
June 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:703
S. 4521 aims to change how the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection is funded by making it go through the regular appropriations process, similar to other government agencies. The bill amends Section 1017 of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 by removing certain...
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S. 4521 is a bill that wants the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection to get money like other parts of the government, by asking for it each year. It also wants any extra money they get from fines to go to the big money pot the government uses.

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