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H. R. 9027 — Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes.
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July 12, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:28,753
The bill H.R. 9027 is designed to allocate funds for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, to support programs related to Agriculture, Rural Development, the Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies in the United States. It includes appropriations for a variety...
Simple Explanation
This bill is like a big money plan that gives out money to help farmers, make sure our food is safe to eat, make homes nicer in the countryside, and help with food programs. But it also has rules that say "no" to some things, like changing certain food rules or using certain building materials, which might make some people unhappy.
H. R. 2367 — To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish a competitive grant program for projects for commercial motor vehicle parking, and for other purposes.
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December 19, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:2,684
H.R. 2367, known as the "Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act," aims to improve parking availability for commercial motor vehicles across the United States. It proposes a competitive grant program to fund projects that increase public parking for these vehicles, enhance driver safety, and...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 2367 is a plan to make more parking spots for big trucks across the country to keep drivers safe and help them deliver things better. It gives money to help build or expand parking lots, but there are rules about what the money can be used for, like not allowing fees for parking and not using it for special energy stations.
S. 4928 — Making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes.
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August 01, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:42,146
The bill S. 4928 allocates funds for financial services and general government initiatives in the United States for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. It provides detailed budget allocations for various departments and agencies such as the Department of the Treasury,...
Simple Explanation
The bill S. 4928 is like a big money plan for the U.S. government in 2025, giving out money to different parts of the government to do their jobs, like fixing computers and helping with taxes, but it has some rules about what they can spend the money on, like not using it for fancy changes to dollar bills or certain health things.
S. 5292 — An Act To amend the Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 to modify a provision relating to the acquisition of a Coast Guard icebreaker.
September 25, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:743
S. 5292 amends the Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 to adjust the rules for acquiring a new Coast Guard icebreaker. It changes certain legal requirements, allowing more flexibility in the early phases of buying and using the icebreaker until it's ready for full...
Simple Explanation
S. 5292 is like giving the Coast Guard more time and freedom to get a big ice-breaking ship ready, but they still have to tell grown-ups in charge how much it will cost and what needs fixing. It's like when you’re allowed to take longer to finish a project but must still keep your parents updated about what you’re doing.
H. R. 788 — An Act To limit donations made pursuant to settlement agreements to which the United States is a party, and for other purposes.
January 16, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:685
H.R. 788 is a bill that aims to limit donations made as part of settlement agreements to which the United States government is a party. The bill prohibits government officials from establishing or enforcing settlement agreements that require payments to any person or entity...
Simple Explanation
The bill, H.R. 788, wants to stop the U.S. government from making deals where money is given to others instead of the government, unless it's to fix something bad they did. It also wants reports about these deals to be checked every year, but they can't spend extra money to do this.
H. R. 7063 — To prohibit Federal funds from being made available to any pregnancy center that diverts people from accessing comprehensive and timely medical care from licensed medical professionals.
January 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:163
H.R. 7063 aims to ensure that federal funds are not provided to pregnancy centers that redirect individuals away from getting complete and prompt medical care from licensed medical professionals. The bill was introduced by Mr. Landsman and has been referred to the Committee...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7063 is a rule that tries to make sure the government doesn’t give money to certain pregnancy centers if they stop people from getting the quick and full medical help they need from real doctors.
H. R. 6918 — An Act To prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from restricting funding for pregnancy centers.
January 22, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:302
H.R. 6918, titled the “Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act,” aims to prevent the Secretary of Health and Human Services from limiting funds to pregnancy centers. The bill specifically prohibits enforcement of a proposed change to regulations that could...
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H.R. 6918 is a rule that tries to protect places where pregnant people go for help, making sure the government can't easily stop giving them money. These places help families with advice and things they need for their babies.
S. 4942 — Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes.
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August 01, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:45,596
S. 4942 allocates funding for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, to various departments including Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, along with related agencies. This bill outlines specific monetary provisions for several programs and initiatives, such...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a big money plan to help different parts of the government like schools, doctors, and job helpers for next year, but it has some rules that people might not agree with, like not using money for some health things or blocking certain stuff on computers.
S. 50 — An Act To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to give priority consideration to selecting Pensacola and Perdido Bays as an estuary of national significance, and for other purposes.
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December 11, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:320
S. 50 is a bill called the “Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary of National Significance Act of 2024.” It amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to prioritize the selection of Pensacola and Perdido Bays in Florida as estuaries of national significance. This act...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the government to pay special attention to two big water areas in Florida called Pensacola and Perdido Bays, saying they’re very important. But it also says the government can only start doing this if the money they get to help the environment in the future is much more than before.
H. R. 6918 — To prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from restricting funding for pregnancy centers.
January 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:323
H. R. 6918 aims to prevent the Secretary of Health and Human Services from restricting funds for pregnancy centers. These centers are organizations that support pregnant women and families by offering services like counseling, prenatal education, and basic baby supplies. The...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to make sure that special places, called pregnancy centers, where moms-to-be can get help, like learning about having a baby, can't have their money taken away by a government boss.
H. R. 1516 — To establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes.
September 06, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:855
H. R. 1516 aims to stop Department of Homeland Security funds from going to colleges and universities that have partnerships with Confucius Institutes or certain Chinese organizations. These institutions must cut ties with these groups to regain eligibility for such funding....
Simple Explanation
H. R. 1516 is a rule that says schools in the U.S. can't get money from the Department of Homeland Security if they work with certain Chinese groups or schools, like Confucius Institutes, unless they stop those partnerships.
S. 3741 — To prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from restricting funding for pregnancy centers.
February 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:347
S. 3741 is a bill aimed at preventing the Secretary of Health and Human Services from enacting or enforcing any rules that would limit funding for pregnancy centers. The bill defines pregnancy centers as organizations that support both mothers and unborn children by offering...
Simple Explanation
S. 3741 is a bill that wants to make sure places that help pregnant moms and their babies can keep getting money without extra rules stopping them. It aims to protect these centers so they can continue providing things like advice and baby clothes.
H. R. 7058 — To establish a Border Security Reserve Fund to be used by border States and the U.S. Border Patrol to invest in border security, and for other purposes.
January 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:310
H.R. 7058 aims to create a special fund called the "Border Security Reserve Fund" to support border security efforts, primarily for border states and the U.S. Border Patrol. This fund will receive money from the sale of confiscated unlawful narcotics. The bill specifies that...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to set up a special money pot called the "Border Security Reserve Fund," where money from selling things taken away because they're illegal drugs will be kept. This money is meant to help keep the borders safe, but it can't be used by places called sanctuary cities or for housing too many people who come to the United States.
H. R. 8752 — An Act Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes.
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June 28, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:23,132
The bill titled H. R. 8752 is an allocation of funds for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. It outlines specific budget allocations and conditions for various DHS agencies, including U.S. Customs and Border Protection,...
Simple Explanation
The bill gives money to the Department of Homeland Security to help keep our country safe but says the money can't be used on certain projects, like some about climate change and inclusion, and doesn't pay some people much, like cutting one person's pay to just $1.
H. R. 9028 — Making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes.
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July 12, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:47,480
H.R. 9028 is a bill that allocates funding for the U.S. Departments of Transportation and Housing and Urban Development, along with related agencies, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. The bill outlines detailed financial provisions for various programs and...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9028 is like a big piggy bank that gives money to help fix roads and build houses for people, but it doesn't allow spending on things like fighting climate change or learning about race and fairness. Some people might not like that it also tells cities and towns they can’t use the money if they don’t follow certain rules.
H. R. 1516 — An Act To establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes.
September 12, 2024
Status:Received in Senate
Congress:118
Words:736
H.R. 1516, also known as the “DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act,” aims to restrict Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding to U.S. colleges and universities that are connected to Confucius Institutes or certain identified...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to stop U.S. schools from getting money from the Department of Homeland Security if they have ties to certain Chinese groups, like Confucius Institutes, unless they end those ties. It also asks a government leader to list schools that need to cut these connections to keep getting money.
H. R. 8580 — An Act Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes.
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June 05, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:21,458
H.R. 8580 is a bill that allocates funding for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the 2025 fiscal year. It outlines specific appropriations for various defense construction projects and veterans housing initiatives, while also setting...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8580 is a plan to spend money on building and fixing up places for the military and helping veterans, like making hospitals better for them. It also has some rules about how the money can and can't be used, like not spending it on certain kinds of health care or teaching.
S. 50 — An Act To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to give priority consideration to selecting Pensacola and Perdido Bays as an estuary of national significance, and for other purposes.
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March 12, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:383
S. 50 aims to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to prioritize Pensacola and Perdido Bays in Florida as an estuary of national significance. This designation would elevate these bays' importance in conservation efforts led by the Environmental Protection Agency...
Simple Explanation
S. 50 is a plan to make two special places in Florida, Pensacola and Perdido Bays, extra important for taking care of nature. But, the people in charge can only start doing that if they get extra money to help, starting in 2025.
H. R. 9026 — Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes.
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July 11, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:36,140
H. R. 9026 is a bill designed to allocate funding for the fiscal year ending on September 30, 2025, to various departments and agencies, including the Departments of Commerce and Justice, NASA, and the National Science Foundation. The bill outlines specific budget amounts for programs related...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 9026 is a plan to give money to different parts of the government, like the people who explore space and help keep everyone safe. But it also has lots of rules about what they can’t spend the money on, like certain safety programs and working with some countries, which might make it harder for them to do their jobs.
H. R. 8291 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit certain tax-exempt organizations from providing funding for election administration.
December 17, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:498
H. R. 8291 aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to disallow certain tax-exempt organizations from funding election-related work. Specifically, it prevents these groups from either directly or indirectly providing financial support to states or local governments for...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 8291 is a bill that aims to stop certain tax-free groups from giving money to help run elections, except for letting people use places as voting areas.

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