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Search Results: keywords:"funding"

S. 4820 — To direct the Attorney General to establish a single grant program to make grants to hire prosecutors, and for other purposes.
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July 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,061
S. 4820 proposes the creation of a grant program by the Attorney General to help states, territories, local governments, and tribal governments hire and retain prosecutors. The grants would be distributed on a competitive basis, with a preference for jurisdictions in tribal,...
Simple Explanation
S. 4820 is a plan where a big boss called the Attorney General can give money to help places hire and keep lawyers. These places that need help the most, like small towns or places with fewer people, get a better chance to get this money.
H. R. 9101 — To amend title XXXIII of the Public Health Service Act with respect to flexibility and funding for the World Trade Center Health Program.
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July 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,810
H.R. 9101, titled the "9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act of 2024," aims to amend the Public Health Service Act to improve flexibility and funding related to the World Trade Center Health Program. The bill allows licensed mental health providers, not just physicians, to...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9101 is a bill that wants to make sure people who helped during the 9/11 attacks can get better healthcare support and funding, especially for mental health, helping them to feel better faster. It also wants to use extra money saved from other areas to help even more but needs to be careful so money isn’t wasted.
H. R. 6213 — To reauthorize the National Quantum Initiative Act, and for other purposes.
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July 25, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:19,184
H.R. 6213 is a bill reauthorizing the National Quantum Initiative Act, aiming to advance quantum science, engineering, and technology in the United States. The bill updates definitions, expands research and development programs, and promotes collaboration between various sectors, including...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6213 is a plan to help America become really good at using quantum science, kind of like super-smart computers, by working together with schools, businesses, and other countries, but it needs clear rules to make sure the money isn't wasted.
S. 3689 — To establish the Office to Enforce and Protect Against Child Sexual Exploitation.
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January 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:5,232
S. 3689 seeks to establish a new office within the Department of Justice focused on fighting child sexual exploitation. The bill outlines the creation of specific strategies and increased funding for various federal agencies and organizations, such as the FBI, to improve the...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to create a new team in the government to help stop bad people from hurting children. It plans to give money to schools and other places to help them do this and wants to make sure they do it right.
S. 3791 — An Act To reauthorize the America's Conservation Enhancement Act, and for other purposes.
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December 20, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:3,025
S. 3791, known as the "America’s Conservation Enhancement Reauthorization Act of 2024," reauthorizes the America's Conservation Enhancement Act with a focus on wildlife and habitat conservation. It extends various programs and initiatives related to wildlife enhancement,...
Simple Explanation
The "America’s Conservation Enhancement Reauthorization Act of 2024" is like giving more money and time to people who take care of animals and their homes, like making new rules for helping fish and protecting farms from certain birds, but some grown-ups think more rules are needed to make sure the money is spent wisely.
S. 4351 — An Act To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize certain poison control programs.
September 19, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:239
S. 4351, titled the "Poison Control Centers Reauthorization Act of 2024," aims to extend funding for poison control programs in the United States. The Act updates the Public Health Service Act to authorize financing for national poison control communication initiatives,...
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S. 4351 lets the United States keep giving money to places that help people when they accidentally eat or touch things that are bad for them, like poison. It plans to keep supporting these helpful places up until the year 2029 but doesn't give a lot of details about what the money will be used for or how to check if these places are working well.
S. 3712 — To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to treat United States Citizenship and Immigration Services field offices as voter registration agencies, and for other purposes.
January 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:908
S. 3712 proposes changes to the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 by designating United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) field offices as voter registration agencies. The bill mandates USCIS to facilitate voter registration for new citizens at its...
Simple Explanation
S. 3712 is about helping new citizens register to vote by allowing special places where people become citizens to also help with voter signup. They want to make it easier for people to register, but some people are worried about how it will all be paid for and if it will make it harder for other important services.
S. 4975 — To require the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere to carry out pilot projects relating to improved subseasonal to seasonal forecasting in agriculture and water management, and for other purposes.
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August 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:925
The bill, S. 4975, aims to improve weather forecasting to benefit agriculture and water management. It mandates the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere to start at least two pilot projects to enhance subseasonal and seasonal precipitation forecasts. These projects will focus...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help farmers and water managers by making better weather forecasts. It gives a plan to spend money on projects that will predict when it will rain, so people can be more prepared and make better choices.
H. R. 9042 — To provide for civilian agency artificial intelligence watermarks, and for other purposes.
July 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:236
H. R. 9042 aims to establish a system for creating artificial intelligence watermarks to identify AI programs approved for civilian agency use in the United States. This bill instructs the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with other agencies, to develop this...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 9042 is a bill that wants to make special marks to tell when a computer program, called AI, is safe for certain parts of the government to use. It asks for help from some important people to create this system, which will need money each year to get it working.
H. RES. 1390 — Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Legal Services Corporation.
July 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:243
H. RES. 1390 is a resolution passed by the House of Representatives to mark the 50th anniversary of the Legal Services Corporation (LSC). It highlights the importance of the LSC in providing free legal aid to low-income Americans who otherwise could not afford it. The resolution acknowledges...
Simple Explanation
The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) has been around for 50 years, helping people who don't have much money get legal help for free. This resolution celebrates its work and says it's important to keep giving them money so everyone can get the help they need, no matter how much they earn.
H. R. 7473 — To ensure continued appropriations for certain Small Business Administration programs during a Government shutdown in fiscal year 2024, and for other purposes.
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February 28, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:388
H.R. 7473, titled the "Funding Small Businesses During Shutdown Act," aims to ensure certain Small Business Administration (SBA) programs continue to receive funding during a government shutdown in fiscal year 2024. The bill proposes specific amounts of money be appropriated from the Treasury...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7473 is a plan to make sure small businesses can still get the help they need from the government, like loans and support, even if the government temporarily runs out of money. It suggests setting aside specific amounts of money to keep things running smoothly for small businesses during these times.
H. R. 8712 — To authorize the establishment in the Department of State of a Negotiations Support Unit, and for other purposes.
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June 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:696
H.R. 8712 aims to create a Negotiations Support Unit within the Department of State. This unit would provide expertise and advice on negotiations, mediation, and peace processes, ensuring the U.S. can effectively participate in and support such efforts worldwide. The bill...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to create a team of experts in the State Department who are really good at making deals and helping people make peace. It plans to use $5 million to set this up and make sure U.S. diplomats can work well with others around the world.
S. 3847 — To authorize the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to carry out a Social Determinants of Health Program, and for other purposes.
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February 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,622
S. 3847 is a bill that allows the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to create a program focused on social determinants of health, with the aim of improving health outcomes and reducing health inequalities. The bill outlines the activities and goals of the...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to let a special group called the CDC help fix problems like not having a home or enough food so people can be healthier, by giving money to cities and groups that need it. They plan to spend lots of money on this, but they need to make sure they pick carefully who to give the money to and check how well it works.
H. R. 6829 — An Act To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize and support the creation and dissemination of cardiomyopathy education, awareness, and risk assessment materials and resources to identify more at-risk families, to authorize research and surveillance activities relating to cardiomyopathy, and for other purposes.
September 24, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,548
The bill, known as the "Cardiomyopathy Health Education, Awareness, and Research, and AED Training in the Schools Act of 2024," aims to improve awareness and education about cardiomyopathy, a heart condition, among schools and families. It mandates the creation and distribution of educational...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to teach people about a heart problem called cardiomyopathy by making schools and families more aware, but it doesn't give any extra money to help with this. It also asks schools to have special heart safety tools and training ready, like defibrillators and CPR lessons.
S. 3738 — To reauthorize the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, and for other purposes.
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February 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:292
S. 3738 aims to reauthorize the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, which is a program focused on the cleanup and restoration of the Great Lakes. The bill proposes amendments to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, specifically providing funding of $500 million for each...
Simple Explanation
S. 3738 is a plan to help clean and make the Great Lakes healthier by spending $500 million each year from 2027 to 2031, making sure the water and the animals living there are safe and happy.
S. 3998 — To provide for the permanent appointment of certain temporary district judgeships.
March 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:728
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...
Simple Explanation
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.
H. R. 5441 — An Act To reauthorize Long Island Sound programs, and for other purposes.
July 08, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:255
H. R. 5441 aims to extend the funding and operation of Long Island Sound programs. The bill updates previous legislation by changing the grant periods from "2019 through 2023" to "2024 through 2028" for both Long Island Sound grants and Long Island Sound Stewardship grants....
Simple Explanation
H. R. 5441 is like giving a program that helps protect Long Island Sound more time and money to work, changing how long it gets help from a few years ago until 2028. It also makes a small fix in a big rule book without saying why, like fixing a sentence in a story without telling us the reason.
H. R. 8805 — To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide support to university law school programs that are designed to provide legal assistance to veterans, and for other purposes.
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June 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:315
H.R. 8805, known as the “Veterans Legal Support Act of 2024,” aims to allow the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to assist university law school programs that help veterans with legal issues. These programs can offer support for appeals and proceedings related to veterans'...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8805 wants to help schools with law programs so they can assist veterans who need help with things like getting benefits. The plan is to give these schools $10 million each year from 2025 to 2029 to make it happen.
H. R. 8469 — To establish in the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency of the Department of Homeland Security a program to promote the cybersecurity field to disadvantaged communities, including older individuals, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, geographically diverse communities, socioeconomically diverse communities, women, individuals from nontraditional educational paths, individuals who are veterans, and individuals who were formerly incarcerated, and for other purposes.
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May 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,256
H. R. 8469, titled the “Diverse Cybersecurity Workforce Act of 2024,” aims to create a program within the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to promote cybersecurity careers among disadvantaged communities. This includes groups like older individuals, racial and...
Simple Explanation
The Diverse Cybersecurity Workforce Act of 2024 is a plan to help more people from different backgrounds, like older people, minorities, and veterans, get jobs in cybersecurity. They want to spend $20 million each year to teach and support these people to make the cybersecurity field more diverse.
H. R. 10044 — To establish the Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States, and for other purposes.
October 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:848
H.R. 10044, titled the "African Diaspora Council Act," proposes the creation of an Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement within the Department of State. This council will consist of up to 12 members who represent the African American and African immigrant...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to create a special group of people who will help the U.S. government make friends and work better with people from African backgrounds living in America. This group will give advice to help everyone learn from each other and create more opportunities.
H. R. 6925 — To amend the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act to permanently authorize the Every Kid Outdoors program, and for other purposes.
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January 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:514
H. R. 6925 proposes to amend the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act to make the Every Kid Outdoors program permanent. The bill includes changes to eligibility rules, extends the period covered by the program's pass, and confirms the authorized...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 6925 is a plan to make sure kids can visit parks and nature places for free every year and it wants to make sure everyone can go by giving $25 million to help pay for things like getting there and telling people about it.
S. 608 — To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study of the Deerfield River for potential addition to the national wild and scenic rivers system, and for other purposes.
January 09, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:518
The bill S. 608, titled the Deerfield River Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2023, aims to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. It directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study of the entire Deerfield River, including its branches and major...
Simple Explanation
The Deerfield River Wild and Scenic River Study Act wants to check if the Deerfield River and its nearby streams in Massachusetts and Vermont are special enough to be protected by the government as wild and scenic. To do this, a big study will be done, and people will look carefully at the river to decide if it needs to be added to a list of very important and beautiful rivers.
H. R. 9641 — To reauthorize the PROTECT Our Children Act of 2008, and for other purposes.
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September 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,819
The bill, H.R. 9641, aims to reauthorize the PROTECT Our Children Act of 2008 with updates to enhance the framework for preventing and addressing child exploitation in the United States. It proposes changes to the National Strategy for Child Exploitation Prevention, improving...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9641 is a plan to help protect kids by stopping bad people from using the internet to hurt them. It wants to give more money to groups that work with the police to keep kids safe, but it needs to make sure everyone works together and uses the money well.
H. RES. 1367 — Establishing the Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump.
July 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,573
H. RES. 1367 establishes a Task Force in the House of Representatives to investigate the attempted assassination of Donald J. Trump on July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pennsylvania. This Task Force will comprise up to 11 members from the House, appointed by the Speaker, with a few...
Simple Explanation
This bill is like a big detective team being made to find out what happened when someone tried to hurt Donald Trump. They will look at what everyone did, both in the government and elsewhere, and then tell people how to stop bad things like this from happening again.
S. 4317 — To appropriate funds for the Federal Communications Commission’s rip and replace program and Affordable Connectivity Program, to improve the Affordable Connectivity Program, to require a spectrum auction, and for other purposes.
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May 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,194
S. 4317, titled the "Secure and Affordable Broadband Extension Act," aims to provide funding for the FCC's “rip and replace” program and the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). The bill increases the spending limit for the rip and replace program and appropriates $3.08 billion for it. It...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about giving more money to two special programs to help make internet access better and safer for people. It plans to use a lot of money but doesn't explain exactly how all the money will be used, which some people worry about.
H. R. 8606 — To reauthorize the Director of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum to support Holocaust education programs, and for other purposes.
June 04, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,074
H.R. 8606 proposes to extend the authorization of the Director of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum to continue supporting Holocaust education programs until the fiscal year 2030. The bill includes a provision to conduct a national study on Holocaust education...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about letting the person in charge of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum keep helping schools teach about the Holocaust, making sure they do this until the year 2030, and finding out how well it's being taught by checking different schools across the country.
H. RES. 1367 — Establishing the Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump.
July 24, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:1,521
H. RES. 1367 establishes a Task Force in the House of Representatives to investigate the attempted assassination of Donald J. Trump on July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pennsylvania. The Task Force will have up to 13 members and is tasked with examining actions taken by federal,...
Simple Explanation
This bill sets up a special group in the House to find out what happened when someone tried to hurt Donald Trump in July 2024. The group will look at what different people and groups did about it, and will tell the House what they learned by December, before they wrap up for good.
H. R. 7257 — To reauthorize the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, and for other purposes.
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February 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:313
H.R. 7257 aims to continue funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative by amending the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. It proposes financial support of $500 million per year for fiscal years 2027 through 2031, which will continue efforts to protect and restore the...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7257 is a plan to keep giving money to clean and fix the Great Lakes, which are super big and important lakes. It wants to make sure that for five years, starting in 2027, $500 million is used every year to help keep the lakes clean and healthy.
S. 4955 — To strengthen the Department of Justice’s enforcement against trade-related crimes.
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August 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,406
The bill, S. 4955, aims to improve the Department of Justice's ability to investigate and prosecute crimes related to international trade. It proposes the establishment of a dedicated task force within the Department of Justice to focus on federal violations such as evasion...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help the Department of Justice catch people who cheat in international trade by creating a special group to investigate and stop these crimes, giving them $20 million to do their job well.
H. RES. 1206 — Expressing support for the designation of May 2024 as Mental Health Awareness Month.
May 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:453
H. RES. 1206 supports the designation of May 2024 as "Mental Health Awareness Month" to emphasize the importance of mental health and remove the stigma associated with mental illness. The resolution highlights a rise in mental health challenges, including stress, anxiety, and...
Simple Explanation
In May 2024, Congress wants everyone to know that taking care of our feelings and thoughts is important, just like taking care of our bodies. They want to help more people talk about mental health and get the help they need without feeling embarrassed.
S. 91 — An Act To award a Congressional Gold Medal collectively to 60 diplomats, in recognition of their bravery and heroism during the Holocaust.
September 24, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,737
The bill, S. 91, aims to collectively award a Congressional Gold Medal to 60 diplomats for their courageous efforts to save Jewish people during the Holocaust. These diplomats defied orders from their own governments to issue passports and visas, allowing many Jews to escape...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to give a special award to 60 brave people who helped save many others during a very bad time in history, known as the Holocaust. It plans to make a shiny gold medal for them and show it in a special museum.
H. R. 7175 — To protect individuals who face reprisals for defending human rights and democracy by enhancing the capacity of the United States Government to prevent, mitigate, and respond in such cases, and for other purposes.
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January 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:4,848
H.R. 7175, titled the "Human Rights Defenders Protection Act of 2024," aims to enhance the U.S. government's ability to protect people who defend human rights and democracy and face retaliation for their actions. The bill outlines strategies to support these defenders through...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7175 is a special plan by the U.S. to help brave people who stand up for human rights and fairness when they're in danger, like giving them safe places and training. It also talks about spending money to support these efforts but needs to be careful to use it wisely.
H. R. 8606 — To reauthorize the Director of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum to support Holocaust education programs, and for other purposes.
July 18, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,250
H.R. 8606, titled the “Never Again Education Reauthorization and Study Act of 2024," seeks to extend funding for Holocaust education programs through fiscal year 2030. The bill also mandates the Director of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum to conduct a study on Holocaust education...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8606 is a plan to give more money to teach kids about the Holocaust until the year 2030, and it also wants to learn how well these lessons are taught in schools across the country.
H. R. 8119 — To establish in U.S. Customs and Border Protection a pilot program to adopt dogs from local animal shelters to be trained as therapy dogs, and for other purposes.
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April 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:376
H.R. 8119, also known as the “Providing Emotional Assistance with Relief and Love Act” or the “PEARL Act”, seeks to establish a pilot program within U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to adopt dogs from local animal shelters and train them as therapy dogs. The program...
Simple Explanation
The PEARL Act wants to try using shelter dogs to help people feel better at U.S. Customs by training them as special helper dogs, and they plan to spend some money to see if it works well.
H. R. 7208 — To reauthorize the Traumatic Brain Injury program.
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May 22, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:967
H.R. 7208, titled the “Dennis John Beningo Traumatic Brain Injury Program Reauthorization Act of 2024,” seeks to extend the funding for various programs related to traumatic brain injuries across fiscal years 2025 through 2029. The bill updates definitions and conditions for...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7208 is a plan to keep giving money to help people with brain injuries until 2029. It changes how much money states need to add when they get help from the government, making it cheaper for them.
S. 5026 — To establish programs to reduce rates of sepsis.
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September 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,338
S. 5026 aims to reduce sepsis rates by establishing new programs through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The bill mandates the creation of an education campaign to highlight best practices for sepsis treatment and seeks to improve data collection,...
Simple Explanation
S. 5026 is a plan to help stop a serious sickness called sepsis by teaching doctors better ways to treat it and by giving hospitals special awards for doing a great job. Every year for five years, they want to spend a big sum of money to make sure they're doing everything they can to keep people, especially kids, safe and healthy.
H. R. 7237 — To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a grant program to construct barriers near rail lines that are adjacent to a residential structure, and for other purposes.
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February 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:615
H. R. 7237 aims to establish a grant program through the Secretary of Transportation to fund the construction of barriers near rail lines that are close to residential areas. These barriers are intended to protect homes from issues like train derailments, noise, and...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7237 is a plan to give money to build walls near train tracks to keep nearby homes safe and quiet. It sets aside $100 million each year for five years to help build these walls.
H. R. 9870 — To improve the provision of benefits and services to members of the Ready Reserve Corps of the Public Health Service, and for other purposes.
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September 27, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,483
The bill H. R. 9870, titled the "Parity for Public Health Service Ready Reserve Act," is designed to improve benefits and services for members of the Ready Reserve Corps of the Public Health Service, paralleling provisions available to other uniformed services. It proposes...
Simple Explanation
The bill aims to make things fairer for health workers in a special reserve group by giving them similar benefits and help like other military groups, but some people are worried about how the money will be used and if it’s fair to everyone.
S. 4424 — To direct the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to encourage and expand the use of prescribed fire on land managed by the Department of the Interior or the Forest Service, with an emphasis on units of the National Forest System in the western United States, to acknowledge and support the long-standing use of cultural burning by Tribes and Indigenous practitioners, and for other purposes.
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November 21, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:17,077
S. 4424 aims to expand the use of prescribed fire by the Department of the Interior and the Forest Service, particularly focusing on the National Forest System in the western U.S. The bill supports the traditional fire management practices of Tribes and Indigenous...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to use fire on purpose to help take care of forests, especially in the West of the U.S., by learning from Native cultures that have done this for a long time. It gives money and support to make this happen safely, but needs to be careful with spending and safety rules.
H. R. 8945 — To approve the settlement of water rights claims of the Navajo Nation in the Rio San José Stream System in the State of New Mexico, and for other purposes.
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July 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:8,966
H.R. 8945, known as the "Navajo Nation Rio San José Stream System Water Rights Settlement Act of 2024," is a bill aimed at settling water rights claims for the Navajo Nation in the Rio San José Stream System in New Mexico. It involves approving an agreement between the Navajo...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like making a promise to share water fairly between the Navajo people and other groups. It sets up a special piggy bank to help make it happen, but they need to be careful so there's no confusion and everything is done right.
H. R. 9929 — To provide funding to the Bureau of Prisons, States, and localities to carry out mental health screenings and provide referrals to mental healthcare providers for certain corrections officers.
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October 04, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,165
H. R. 9929, known as the "Corrections Officer Blake Schwarz Suicide Prevention Act of 2024," aims to fund mental health programs for corrections officers in the U.S. It directs the Attorney General to create a grant program that helps prisons and local detention centers...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to give money to help jail guards get mental health check-ups and talk to doctors if they feel sad or stressed. It makes sure everyone's doing their job by making an advice group that watches over how the money is spent and what's working well.
H. R. 9623 — To amend the Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act of 1998 to reauthorize the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program and modify the Program with respect to promising practices, and for other purposes.
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September 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:571
H.R. 9623 aims to amend the Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act of 1998 by reauthorizing the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Program with additional funding of $400 million each year from 2026 to 2031. The bill also seeks to enhance the...
Simple Explanation
This bill is about giving money, $400 million each year from 2026 to 2031, to a program that helps stop illegal drug sales in certain important areas, but it wants to make sure the money is used in clever ways, even though it doesn’t say exactly how to do that yet.
H. R. 9786 — To establish a new organization to manage nuclear waste, provide a consent-based process for siting nuclear waste facilities, ensure adequate funding for managing nuclear waste, and for other purposes.
September 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:14,657
H.R. 9786, titled the “Nuclear Waste Administration Act of 2024,” aims to create a new agency responsible for managing nuclear waste in the U.S. The bill proposes establishing procedures for selecting sites for nuclear waste facilities based on community consent and...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to create a new team to take care of the places where the really bad trash from nuclear power is kept, making sure they pick safe spots where people are okay with it, and that they have enough money to do it right.
H. R. 8943 — To direct the Secretary of Education to carry out a grant program to support arts education at minority-serving institutions of higher education.
July 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,013
H. R. 8943, titled the "Equitable Arts Education Enhancement Act," aims to support arts education at minority-serving institutions in the U.S. This bill would create a grant program managed by the Secretary of Education to provide funding for these institutions. The grants...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to give special schools in the U.S. money to teach art to students from different backgrounds, helping them learn more about art and show off cool art made by diverse artists.
H. R. 7989 — To provide for a memorandum of understanding between the Small Business Administration and the National Council on Disability to increase employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities, and for other purposes.
June 04, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:659
H. R. 7989, titled the "ThinkDIFFERENTLY About Disability Employment Act," aims to enhance employment opportunities for people with disabilities. It calls for the Small Business Administration and the National Council on Disability to work together to help individuals with...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7989 wants to help people with disabilities find jobs or start their own businesses by getting two big groups to work together. It says that they should report back on how they're doing in two years, but they can't use any extra money to make it happen.
S. 4176 — To authorize major medical facility projects for the Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2024, and for other purposes.
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April 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:755
S. 4176, the "Fiscal Year 2024 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act," allows for the construction and renovation of major medical facilities by the Department of Veterans Affairs in 2024. It includes projects in several states, with total funding up to...
Simple Explanation
S. 4176 is a plan to spend a lot of money on fixing and building new hospitals and health centers for veterans in different places across the country, to help them get better care. It’s like fixing up and making bigger hospitals where veterans go when they are not feeling well, but it doesn’t say exactly why or how the money will be spent on each hospital.
H. R. 10172 — To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to prohibit payments under the Medicaid program for conversion therapy, and for other purposes.
November 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:911
H.R. 10172 seeks to change the Social Security Act to stop Medicaid from paying for conversion therapy. The bill defines conversion therapy as practices aimed at changing a person's sexual orientation or gender identity in exchange for money. It clarifies that assisting someone in...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10172 is a plan to stop Medicaid from using its money to pay for something called "conversion therapy," which tries to change a person’s identity. Instead, it says helping people be who they are or giving them support is okay to pay for.
H. R. 7698 — To amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to establish an Office of Civic Bridgebuilding within the Corporation for National and Community Service, and for other purposes.
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March 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,292
H.R. 7698, also known as the "Building Civic Bridges Act," aims to amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 by creating an Office of Civic Bridgebuilding within the Corporation for National and Community Service. This office would be responsible for managing grants to support...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7698 is like a plan to make new friends across different communities by creating an "Office of Civic Bridgebuilding" that gives out money to help people work together and solve problems. It wants to use $25 million each year to make sure everyone can learn and share how to be better friends and fix things that worry people in their neighborhoods.
H. R. 5770 — An Act To reauthorize certain United States Geological Survey water data enhancement programs.
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July 08, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:707
H. R. 5770 is known as the "Water Monitoring and Tracking Essential Resources (WATER) Data Improvement Act." This bill aims to reauthorize and update the United States Geological Survey's water data programs. It changes specific terms to refer to the "Federal priority...
Simple Explanation
The "Water Monitoring and Tracking Essential Resources (WATER) Data Improvement Act" is a plan to help look after and improve the way the United States keeps track of water, making sure it works well with Native American tribes and gets the needed money each year, though some parts could use clearer explanations.
H. R. 9682 — To mitigate environmental degradation and wildland fires caused by illegal immigration along the southern border of the United States, and for other purposes.
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September 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,398
H.R. 9682, known as the "Ending Major Borderland Environmental Ruin from Wildfires (EMBER) Act," aims to address environmental issues and reduce wildfires caused by illegal immigration along the southern U.S. border. The bill proposes creating a Southern Border Fuels...
Simple Explanation
The EMBER Act is a plan to help stop forest fires and save the environment along the U.S.-Mexico border by cleaning up dry plants and trash that can catch fire, and it also gives money to help make this happen each year.
H. R. 7166 — To establish the Great Lakes Mass Marking Program, and for other purposes.
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January 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,014
H.R. 7166 seeks to establish the Great Lakes Mass Marking Program within the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. This program aims to tag hatchery-produced fish to help manage fish populations in the Great Lakes. By collaborating with Federal, State, and Tribal fish...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7166 is about a program to put special tags on fish that are born in fish hatcheries near the Great Lakes, so scientists can understand and take better care of the fish in those big lakes using the data from the tags. The program will spend money each year, like up to $5 million, to do this until 2029.
H. R. 7251 — To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize certain poison control programs.
May 17, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:470
H.R. 7251, also known as the "Poison Control Centers Reauthorization Act of 2024," aims to continue funding and support for various poison control programs in the United States. The bill seeks to update sections of the Public Health Service Act to extend funding through...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7251 is a plan to keep helping people who need advice when they touch or swallow something dangerous, like chemicals, by giving money to important call centers that people can reach when there's an emergency. This keeps these call centers open so that they can help people stay safe from 2025 to 2029.
H. R. 3884 — An Act To amend title XI of the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the program providing for sickle cell disease and other heritable blood disorders research, surveillance, prevention, and treatment.
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September 24, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:254
H. R. 3884 aims to amend the Public Health Service Act to extend the program for research, surveillance, prevention, and treatment of sickle cell disease and other heritable blood disorders. The bill proposes changes, such as adding “grant” or “cooperative agreement” to the...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 3884 is a plan to give more money each year for five years to help doctors and scientists learn more about sickle cell disease and similar blood problems. This money can be given in different ways to help them find new ways to understand and treat these diseases.
S. 3965 — To appropriate funds to U.S. Customs and Border Protection for the deployment of nonintrusive inspection technology at the southern land border of the United States.
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March 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:205
S. 3965 seeks to provide funding to U.S. Customs and Border Protection for the deployment of nonintrusive inspection technology at the southern land border of the United States. This bill, introduced in the Senate, allocates $201 million for the fiscal year 2024 to help...
Simple Explanation
There is a plan to give $201 million to U.S. Customs and Border Protection to use special machines at the southern border that can check things without opening them up, like magic scanners, to make the border safer and faster.
S. 3876 — To direct the Secretary of State to establish a national registry of Korean American divided families, and for other purposes.
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March 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:707
S. 3876 aims to establish a national registry of Korean American divided families to help reunite them with family members in North Korea. This involves identifying these families and collecting their information to aid future reunions. The bill authorizes $1,000,000 for this...
Simple Explanation
Imagine a special project where grown-ups are trying to help families who were split up between North Korea and America find each other and meet again. They want to make a special list of these families and talk to North Korea about bringing them back together, and they've set aside $1,000,000 to try and make it happen.
H. R. 8087 — To reauthorize funding for the Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grant Program of the Environmental Protection Agency.
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April 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:218
H. R. 8087 aims to renew the funding for the Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grant Program conducted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The bill specifically proposes to extend the allocation of $65 million for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2035. This...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 8087 is a plan to give $65 million every year for 10 years to help make recycling better in America. It doesn’t explain how the money should be spent or watched to make sure it’s used wisely.
S. RES. 845 — Expressing support for the recognition of September 23, 2024, to September 29, 2024, as Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week.
September 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:403
S. RES. 845 is a resolution introduced in the Senate by Ms. Hirono and several other senators. It expresses support for recognizing the week of September 23 to September 29, 2024, as "Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISI) Week." These institutions...
Simple Explanation
Imagine a special week where everyone celebrates schools that help Asian American and Pacific Islander students who might not have a lot of money or whose parents didn't go to college. This resolution says we should cheer for these schools and the students during one week in September 2024!
H. R. 8984 — To amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to expand MBDA Business Centers near minority-serving institutions, and for other purposes.
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July 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:332
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...
Simple Explanation
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.
H. RES. 973 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should fully fund border security personnel, immigration judges, and related personnel and border technology needs at the southern border.
January 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:186
H. RES. 973 is a resolution expressing the opinion of the House of Representatives that Congress should allocate full funding for various aspects of border security at the southern border of the United States. This includes financing for border security personnel, immigration judges, and...
Simple Explanation
Congress is thinking about giving a lot of money to make sure there are enough people and gadgets to help keep the southern border safe, like more guards and judges to make decisions about people coming in. They haven't decided exactly how much money to give or how it will be used yet.
H. R. 7386 — To establish a grant program to support career and technical education schools in their efforts to advocate for career and technical education programs and promote public awareness thereof.
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February 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:812
H. R. 7386 aims to establish a grant program to support career and technical education (CTE) schools. The bill seeks to fund initiatives that advocate for CTE programs, raise public awareness about the benefits of such programs, and promote partnerships with local businesses and...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to give money to schools that teach kids about different jobs and skills, helping more people know about and support these programs. Each year, from 2025 to 2030, schools can receive some of the money, and a boss called the Secretary of Education will decide who gets what.
H. R. 6743 — To amend the Public Health Service Act to include public awareness about menopause and related chronic conditions, and for other purposes.
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December 13, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,940
H.R. 6743, known as the "WARM Act of 2023," aims to increase public awareness of menopause and related chronic conditions by amending the Public Health Service Act. The bill proposes a national program to educate the public and healthcare providers about menopause symptoms, treatments, and...
Simple Explanation
The WARM Act of 2023 wants to help people know more about menopause, a time when a woman's body changes as she gets older. It plans to spend money to teach everyone, including doctors, through schools and media, like TV and the internet.
H. R. 7020 — To direct the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to conduct high-resolution mapping of the lakebeds of the Great Lakes, and for other purposes.
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January 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:829
H.R. 7020, known as the "Great Lakes Mapping Act," directs the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to create detailed maps of the lakebeds of the Great Lakes by December 31, 2029. The project involves gathering high-resolution bathymetric data, creating...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7020 is a plan to make detailed maps of the bottom of the Great Lakes, using special technology to see under the water, by the end of 2029. The project has $200 million to spend on gathering and organizing the data, and will work with different groups to share the maps with everyone.
H. R. 9307 — To establish a competitive grant program for reducing the student absence rate of certain local educational agencies, and for other purposes.
August 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,040
H.R. 9307, also known as the "Keeping our Students in School Act," is a proposed law that aims to create a competitive grant program to help reduce chronic absenteeism in schools. The bill mandates that the Secretary of Education set up this program by awarding grants to...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9307 is like a plan where schools can get money to help kids who miss a lot of days. The schools can use this money to do things like giving rides to school, having visits at kids' homes, or setting up programs with buddies to help kids come to school more often.
S. 3738 — To reauthorize the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, and for other purposes.
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May 02, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:349
S. 3738 seeks to reauthorize the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, which is a program focused on cleaning and protecting the Great Lakes in the United States. The bill amends existing legislation to allocate $500 million annually for each of the fiscal years from 2027...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about giving a lot of money each year to help clean and protect the Great Lakes, which are really big and important lakes in the United States, from the year 2027 to 2031, to make sure they stay healthy and clean.
S. 3565 — To appropriate funds for the Affordable Connectivity Program of the Federal Communications Commission.
January 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:199
S. 3565 aims to provide funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program, which is part of the Federal Communications Commission's efforts to help people afford internet services. The bill proposes to allocate $7 billion to the Affordable Connectivity Fund for fiscal year...
Simple Explanation
S. 3565 is a plan to give $7 billion to help people pay for internet service so more people can connect to the internet. This money is from the government, and it can be used whenever needed until it is all spent.
S. 4370 — To amend the Tribal Forest Protection Act of 2004 to improve that Act, and for other purposes.
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May 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:757
S. 4370 proposes amendments to the Tribal Forest Protection Act of 2004 with the goal of enhancing the original legislation. These amendments include allowing certain lands in Alaska held by Alaska Native Corporations to be protected, broadening the criteria for projects to include forest or...
Simple Explanation
S. 4370 is a bill that wants to make a law from 2004 even better by protecting special lands that belong to Native American tribes, helping to fix damaged forests, and giving money every year so these important places can be cared for properly until 2030.
S. 3277 — To amend the Marine Debris Act to reauthorize the Marine Debris Program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
August 01, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:260
S. 3277 aims to update the Marine Debris Act to extend funding and support for the Marine Debris Program managed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The amendment specifies that funding will be provided for each fiscal year from 2018 to 2028 to...
Simple Explanation
S. 3277 is about continuing to give money every year until 2028 to people who help clean up trash from the ocean, like NOAA. This bill wants to make sure they have the funds they need to keep doing this important work.
H. R. 8671 — To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish the Intelligence Rotational Assignment Program, and for other purposes.
June 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:324
H.R. 8671 proposes changes to the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to create the Intelligence Rotational Assignment Program. This program will allow analysts within the Department of Homeland Security, including those in the Secret Service's Office of Strategic Intelligence and...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8671 is a plan to let people working in different parts of the Department of Homeland Security take turns doing each other’s jobs, so they can learn and work together better, a bit like switching places in a big team for more fun and understanding!
H. R. 10193 — To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize grants to provide treatment for diabetes in minority communities.
November 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:667
H. R. 10193 aims to modify the Public Health Service Act to establish grants for treating diabetes in minority communities. These grants will be given to public and nonprofit private health care providers, such as doctors and community health centers, to offer a wide variety...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 10193 is a plan to help people in minority communities who have diabetes by giving money to doctors and health centers, so they can teach people and treat them in a way that respects their language and culture.
H. R. 8958 — An Act To reauthorize the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and for other purposes.
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September 24, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:27,992
H.R. 8958, known as the "NASA Reauthorization Act of 2024," aims to renew and expand the operations of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The bill outlines a range of goals and funding allocations for NASA's programs, including space exploration, aeronautics research,...
Simple Explanation
NASA is planning to do more cool things in space like going to the Moon, making new gadgets, and helping people learn about space. They want to make sure they're using money wisely and work nicely with other countries, but some people are worried they might not have enough rules to keep things fair and safe.
H. RES. 1032 — Expressing support for the designation of the week of February 26 through March 1, 2024, as Public Schools Week.
February 26, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:513
H. RES. 1032 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives to express support for designating February 26 through March 1, 2024, as "Public Schools Week." The resolution highlights the importance of public education as foundational to democracy and emphasizes...
Simple Explanation
The H. RES. 1032 is a plan to celebrate and support public schools during a special week from February 26 to March 1, 2024. It wants everyone to remember how important schools are and to make sure kids have the things they need to learn, like teachers, books, and help for feelings.
S. 3484 — To establish the Great Lakes Mass Marking Program, and for other purposes.
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December 13, 2023
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,025
S. 3484 aims to create the Great Lakes Mass Marking Program within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to help manage fish populations in the Great Lakes. The program will use technology to tag hatchery-produced fish to track their numbers, study their impact, and balance them...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about starting a new program to put tiny marks on fish in the Great Lakes, like putting name tags on them, to help keep track of how many there are and make sure there's a good balance between fish from hatcheries and ones born in the wild. It plans to work with lots of different fish experts and has $5 million each year for five years to get the job done.
H. R. 8671 — To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish the Intelligence Rotational Assignment Program, and for other purposes.
August 30, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:445
H. R. 8671 aims to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 by creating the Intelligence Rotational Assignment Program within the Department of Homeland Security. This program will allow intelligence analysts to work in different positions across the department for a set...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to create a special program in the Department of Homeland Security that lets intelligence workers try out different jobs to get better at them and work better with each other. It’s like letting kids swap classrooms for a bit to learn more and play nicely together.
H. R. 9289 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a Connected Vehicle Cybersecurity Center in the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.
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August 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:268
H.R. 9289 proposes the creation of a Connected Vehicle Cybersecurity Center within the Department of Defense. The Center aims to promote cost efficiency and rapid development by utilizing commercial advancements in automotive cybersecurity for both civilian and military...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9289 is a plan to make a special center that keeps cars safe from hackers in the Department of Defense. They plan to spend $12 million to start it, but they haven't said exactly how they will use the money or who will be in charge.
H. R. 5441 — An Act To reauthorize Long Island Sound programs, and for other purposes.
July 09, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:256
H.R. 5441 aims to reauthorize programs related to the protection and restoration of Long Island Sound. The bill extends funding for grants under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act and the Long Island Sound Stewardship Act of 2006 from 2024 through 2028. Additionally, it...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 5441 is like giving Long Island Sound's cleanup team more time and money to help keep the water clean and safe from 2024 to 2028. It also fixes a small mistake in the rules, like moving a sentence in a book to the right spot.
S. 4982 — To amend the Specialty Crops Competitiveness Act of 2004 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a pilot program to provide recovery payments to producers of seasonal and perishable crops that experience low prices caused by imports, and for other purposes.
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August 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,348
S. 4982 aims to amend the Specialty Crops Competitiveness Act of 2004 by requiring the Secretary of Agriculture to create a pilot program that offers financial assistance to farmers who grow seasonal and perishable crops, such as asparagus and blueberries. These payments are...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the government to help farmers who grow fruits and veggies like asparagus and blueberries by giving them money when they can't make enough money because other countries sell those foods cheaply in the United States. They plan to spend a lot of money each year for five years to help these farmers.
H. R. 9980 — To amend the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to establish an Office of Kosher and Halal Foods, and for other purposes.
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October 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,502
H.R. 9980 proposes changes to the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 by establishing an Office of Kosher and Halal Foods. This office will ensure that Jewish and Muslim Americans have access to food that meets their religious dietary requirements through...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9980 is about creating a special team to help make sure Jewish and Muslim people in the U.S. have food they can eat according to their religions, with enough money to do this between 2025 and 2029, but they need to figure out how to spend the money wisely and fairly.
S. 2783 — An Act To amend the Miccosukee Reserved Area Act to authorize the expansion of the Miccosukee Reserved Area and to carry out activities to protect structures within the Osceola Camp from flooding, and for other purposes.
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December 12, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:457
S. 2783 is legislation that aims to amend the Miccosukee Reserved Area Act to expand the Miccosukee Reserved Area, specifically adding the Osceola Camp to the designated land. The bill also directs the Secretary to take necessary actions to protect structures in the Osceola...
Simple Explanation
S. 2783 is a bill that plans to make the Miccosukee tribe's land bigger and help protect their homes from getting flooded, by giving them up to $14 million for this purpose.
S. 4385 — To reform pattern or practice investigations conducted by the Department of Justice, and for other purposes.
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May 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,414
S. 4385 aims to reform the Department of Justice's investigations into patterns or practices of discrimination, particularly in policing. It mandates changes to how civil consent decrees are handled, ensuring remedies include broader community support mechanisms and community...
Simple Explanation
S. 4385 is a plan to make sure that investigations into unfair practices, especially by the police, are more helpful to communities by involving them in solutions and giving them more tools to find and fix problems. It also promises to give lots of money to help both the main government and states do these investigations and give communities the support they need.
S. 4807 — To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to address the economic and workforce impacts of substance use disorder.
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July 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:3,249
S. 4807 aims to modify the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to tackle the economic and employment challenges posed by substance use disorders. The bill proposes a pilot program that authorizes grants for partnerships involving entities like education providers,...
Simple Explanation
S. 4807 is a plan to help people find jobs and support those affected by drug problems by giving money to local helpers like schools and treatment centers. It has a budget that gets bigger over time and wants to be fair in helping different places, but some think too much money might go to running the program instead of helping people directly.
H. R. 10320 — To amend title 51, United States Code, to establish a Commercial Space Transportation Administration, and for other purposes.
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December 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,657
H.R. 10320, also known as the “New Space Age Act of 2024,” aims to amend title 51 of the United States Code to create a new Commercial Space Transportation Administration within the Department of Transportation. This administration will promote the growth and technological...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10320 is a plan to create a new team to help manage and grow space travel businesses in the U.S., with a special focus on making sure everything is safe and works well, using $50 million each year to help do this.
S. 618 — To establish the United States Foundation for International Conservation to promote long-term management of protected and conserved areas, and for other purposes.
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May 07, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:11,395
S. 618 aims to establish the United States Foundation for International Conservation, which is a nonprofit organization designed to promote the long-term management of protected and conserved areas around the world. This foundation will work alongside various stakeholders,...
Simple Explanation
S. 618 is about creating a new group to help keep nature safe around the world. They will work with lots of different people to make sure important places are looked after, and they will also get money from others to help pay for these projects.
S. 4196 — To amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to establish an Office of Civic Bridgebuilding within the Corporation for National and Community Service, and for other purposes.
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April 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,236
S. 4196 proposes an amendment to the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to create an Office of Civic Bridgebuilding within the Corporation for National and Community Service. The bill aims to promote social cohesion and lessen societal polarization through various...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to create a new office that helps people get along better and understand each other by giving out money for special projects, but some people worry because it's not clear how they'll check if the money is being used well or if it's helping enough.
H. R. 8037 — To continue to fund the IMPROVE initiative through the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, and for other purposes.
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April 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:536
H.R. 8037 seeks to continue funding the IMPROVE initiative through the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. The bill aims to enhance research and efforts to reduce maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity, particularly among...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8037 is a plan to give money to help make sure moms stay healthy and safe when they have babies, especially moms who might not get a lot of help otherwise. This plan will use a lot of money each year to learn more about how to help these moms and make sure they're taken care of in the best way possible.
H. R. 6781 — To amend the Marine Debris Act to reauthorize the Marine Debris Program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
December 14, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:225
H. R. 6781 aims to change the Marine Debris Act by extending the funding for the Marine Debris Program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. This extension would provide funding for the program through fiscal years 2018 to 2028, ensuring continued efforts to...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 6781 wants to keep giving money to help clean up trash in the ocean by extending the time the program gets funded until 2028, but people are worried about how the money will be used and if the plan is easy for everyone to understand.
S. 3998 — An Act To provide for the permanent appointment of certain temporary district judgeships.
December 18, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:627
S. 3998, also known as the “Federal Judiciary Stabilization Act of 2024,” aims to make certain temporary district judgeships permanent. The Act specifically affects district courts in Hawaii, Kansas, Missouri, Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, New Mexico, North Carolina,...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that some temporary judges in certain states can stay as permanent judges to help the courts work better.
S. 4351 — To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize certain poison control programs.
June 18, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:350
S. 4351 is a bill aimed at amending the Public Health Service Act to continue key poison control programs. It seeks to extend the authorization of funding and support from fiscal years 2025 through 2029 for the national toll-free poison control center number, efforts...
Simple Explanation
S. 4351 is a plan to keep helping people by making sure special phone numbers and programs for poison emergencies have money and support until 2029.
H. R. 6929 — To appropriate funds for the Affordable Connectivity Program of the Federal Communications Commission.
January 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:218
H.R. 6929, also known as the “Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024,” aims to allocate $7 billion for the Affordable Connectivity Program, which is part of the Federal Communications Commission. This funding will be available for fiscal year 2024 and will remain available...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, the government wants to give $7 billion to help people pay for the internet. This money can be used until it's all gone, but right now, there aren't any specific rules on how to spend it.
H. RES. 1039 — Recognizing the significance of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease and the need for robust funding of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke at the National Institutes of Health.
February 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:231
H. RES. 1039 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives recognizing the importance of Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease, which affects the peripheral nerves, impacting thousands in the United States and millions worldwide. It highlights that nearly all CMT cases are inherited,...
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H. RES. 1039 talks about a disease called Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) that hurts people's nerves. The bill says we need more money and research to help people with CMT and other similar diseases at a health institute so that doctors can find ways to make them feel better.
S. 3661 — To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to periodically assess cybersecurity threats to, and vulnerabilities in, the agriculture and food critical infrastructure sector and to provide recommendations to enhance their security and resilience, to require the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct an annual cross-sector simulation exercise relating to a food-related emergency or disruption, and for other purposes.
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January 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,370
S. 3661, known as the "Farm and Food Cybersecurity Act of 2024," aims to enhance cybersecurity within the agriculture and food sectors. It directs the Secretary of Agriculture to routinely evaluate cyber threats and vulnerabilities in these sectors and to recommend...
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The "Farm and Food Cybersecurity Act of 2024" aims to keep farms and food safe from computer tricks by checking for weak spots and practicing for emergencies every year, but it might need more thought on how to spend money just right and share what they learn.
H. R. 10039 — To reauthorize the National Diabetes Prevention Program.
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October 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:205
H.R. 10039 aims to reauthorize the National Diabetes Prevention Program. The bill proposes to amend the Public Health Service Act by specifying new funding amounts for the program for fiscal years 2025 through 2029, beginning with $37.3 million and increasing each year to...
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H.R. 10039 is a plan to give money every year to help prevent diabetes, starting with $37.3 million in 2025 and going up to $57.3 million by 2029, like saving up more each year to protect against becoming sick.
H. R. 10337 — To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a demonstration project to make grants to eligible hospitals for the purpose of promoting work-based learning in health care, and for other purposes.
December 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,421
H. R. 10337, titled the “Expanding the Health Care Workforce Act,” aims to change the Public Health Service Act to create a program that gives grants to hospitals. These grants are for high schools to start or grow programs that help students learn and work in health care...
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The "Expanding the Health Care Workforce Act" wants to help high schools teach students how to work in hospitals by giving money to hospitals to start or grow these programs, especially in places that need it the most.
H. R. 7922 — To establish a Water Risk and Resilience Organization to develop risk and resilience requirements for the water sector.
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April 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,833
H.R. 7922 aims to create a Water Risk and Resilience Organization (WRRO) to set cybersecurity standards for water systems that serve large populations in the U.S. The bill outlines how this WRRO will be certified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and its...
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H.R. 7922 wants to create a special group to help keep big city water systems safe from computer hackers and gives them money to do their job. But there's concern about how this group will use its power and money, so there are worries it might not always be fair or careful.
H. R. 10134 — To establish a Commission on Federal Natural Disaster Resilience and Recovery to examine and recommend reforms to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Federal Government’s approach to natural disaster resilience and recovery, and for other purposes.
November 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,185
H. R. 10134 aims to create a Commission on Federal Natural Disaster Resilience and Recovery to review and suggest ways to make the U.S. government's response to natural disasters more effective and efficient. The Commission will consist of 15 members from various governmental...
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H. R. 10134 wants to set up a special team of 15 people to come up with better ways for the government to help when natural disasters, like hurricanes or wildfires, happen. This team will look at what works and what doesn’t, and give suggestions to make things run smoother and faster.
S. 4173 — To establish effluent limitations guidelines and standards and water quality criteria for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes.
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April 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,527
The bill S. 4173 introduces regulations to address the pollution caused by perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. It sets deadlines for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish water quality criteria...
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The bill wants to help clean up certain bad chemicals called PFAS in water by giving people in charge money to fix the problem and making rules to guide this cleanup. It sets specific dates for starting cleanup actions and checks to make sure things are going well so that water can be safer for everyone.
S. 3469 — To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a grocery, farm, and food worker stabilization grant program.
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December 12, 2023
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:343
S. 3469 aims to establish a grant program directed by the Secretary of Agriculture to support grocery, farm, and food workers. The program will allocate funds to eligible organizations, such as labor unions representing these workers, especially during natural or other...
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S. 3469 is a plan to help supermarket, farm, and food workers during tough times, like storms or other big problems, by giving out $50 million through special groups. But some people are worried it might not include everyone who needs help or use the money in the best way.
H. R. 7946 — To require the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish a Climate Change Education Program, and for other purposes.
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April 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,658
H. R. 7946 requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to set up a Climate Change Education Program. This program aims to increase understanding of climate change by offering learning opportunities for people of all ages, highlighting new technologies...
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H.R. 7946 is like a plan to help people learn about Earth's changing weather through fun and interesting lessons, and it has a big piggy bank of $50 million each year to make sure schools and groups can teach lots of people about new things and jobs that can help take care of our planet.
H. R. 7108 — To support States and high-need local educational agencies in increasing the number of mental health services providers in schools.
January 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,154
H.R. 7108, known as the “Expanding Access to Mental Health Services in Schools Act of 2024,” aims to increase the number of mental health professionals available in schools across the United States. The bill proposes establishing a grant program to help states and high-need...
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H.R. 7108 wants to help more people who help kids feel better in school, especially in places where they really need it. It plans to give states and schools money to hire these helpers and make schools more friendly and welcoming.
H. R. 9497 — To amend the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020 to establish a center on artificial intelligence to ensure continued United States leadership in research, development, and evaluation of the robustness, resilience, and safety of artificial intelligence systems, and for other purposes.
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September 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,609
H.R. 9497 aims to amend the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020 by establishing the Center for AI Advancement and Reliability. This center's purpose is to ensure the United States remains a leader in AI research by focusing on the reliability, security,...
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H.R. 9497 wants to make a special place where really smart people in the U.S. can work on making sure robots and computers do safe and helpful things, and it needs $10 million to get started, but nobody is sure if that money is enough to keep it running for all the years they plan.
S. 4343 — To establish and maintain a coordinated program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that improves wildfire, fire weather, fire risk, and smoke related forecasting, detection, modeling, observations, and service delivery, and to address growing needs in the wildland-urban interface, and for other purposes.
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May 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:11,154
S. 4343 aims to establish a comprehensive program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to enhance the prediction and management of wildfires, fire weather, and related smoke effects in the United States. The bill focuses on improving forecasting...
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The "Fire Ready Nation Act of 2024" is a plan to help a government group called NOAA do a better job of predicting wildfires and the smoky weather that comes with them, especially near where people live. It sets aside money to improve technology and work with other groups, but it doesn't say exactly how the money will be spent.

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