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H. R. 10372 — To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit schools and public libraries that receive universal service support from blocking internet access to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer resources, and for other purposes.
December 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:514
H. R. 10372 aims to change the Communications Act of 1934 to ensure that schools and public libraries receiving universal service support cannot block internet access to resources related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) topics. It updates definitions...
Simple Explanation
Imagine there is a new rule that says schools and libraries can't stop people from looking up helpful rainbow stories and facts on the internet. It's to make sure everyone can see and learn about these things, even at school or the library.
S. RES. 749 — Recognizing June 2024, as LGBTQ Pride Month.
June 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:486
The Senate resolution S. RES. 749 recognizes June 2024 as "LGBTQ Pride Month" and celebrates the contributions of LGBTQ individuals in various fields throughout history. This resolution acknowledges the discrimination and inequalities faced by the LGBTQ community, both in the United States...
Simple Explanation
In June 2024, the Senate wants to celebrate and recognize people who are LGBTQ by calling it "Pride Month." This month is about understanding their struggles and achievements and making sure everyone is treated equally.
H. R. 9734 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend to former members of the Armed Forces, discharged on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity, certain benefits furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
September 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:978
The bill H.R. 9734, titled the "Securing the Rights our Veterans Earned Act" or the "SERVE Act," aims to extend certain benefits to former U.S. Armed Forces members who were discharged due to sexual orientation or gender identity. It proposes amendments to title 38 of the...
Simple Explanation
The SERVE Act wants to help soldiers who left the military because of who they love or how they see themselves. It plans to offer them support like hospital visits and learning opportunities, and make sure they know about these benefits.
S. 5356 — To establish clear and consistent biological definitions of male and female.
November 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:984
The bill S. 5356, titled the "Defining Male and Female Act of 2024," seeks to create clear and consistent biological definitions for the terms "male" and "female." It states that there are only two sexes, male and female, based on physical characteristics that relate to reproduction. The bill...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make clear rules about what the words "male" and "female" mean, by saying there are only two types based on how people's bodies can make babies. It also talks about how to use other words like "gender" and "gender identity," mainly for making laws and rules in the United States.
H. R. 7783 — To nullify certain documents issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission relating to gender-based workplace discrimination.
March 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:240
H.R. 7783 aims to nullify specific documents released by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) regarding gender-based workplace discrimination. The bill targets the EEOC's "Proposed Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace" from September 29, 2023, and...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7783 is a plan to cancel some rules the EEOC made about keeping people safe at work if they are treated differently because of their gender or who they love. This would mean those rules would disappear and the EEOC couldn't make similar new rules later.
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.
S. 3729 — To modify eligibility requirements for amateur sports governing organizations.
February 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:379
S. 3729 aims to change the eligibility requirements for organizations that govern amateur sports in the United States. The bill introduces definitions for 'female,' 'male,' and 'sex' in the United States Code and specifies that individuals identified as male cannot...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to make sure that sports competitions are fair by only letting boys who are called boys at birth play in boys' games, and girls who are called girls at birth play in girls' games. It's trying to keep things fair for everyone by making new rules about who can play in which team.
S. 4629 — To prohibit discrimination on the basis of religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), and marital status in the administration and provision of child welfare services, to improve safety, well-being, and permanency for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer or questioning foster youth, and for other purposes.
June 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:4,507
S. 4629, titled the “John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act,” aims to eliminate discrimination in child welfare services based on religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and marital status. It seeks to enhance the safety and well-being of LGBTQ children and...
Simple Explanation
In simple words, this bill wants to make sure that children in the foster care system are treated fairly, no matter who they are or who they love. It also wants to help find loving homes for all kids and stop any unfair treatment they might face.
H. R. 10186 — To prohibit individuals from accessing or using single-sex facilities on Federal property other than those corresponding to their biological sex, and for other purposes.
November 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:581
H. R. 10186, known as the “Protecting Women’s Private Spaces Act,” aims to restrict the use of single-sex facilities on federal property to individuals whose biological sex matches the designated sex of the facility. This means restrooms, locker rooms, and changing rooms can...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 10186 is like a rule saying that when people go to the bathroom or change clothes on certain government lands, they have to use the room that matches the body they were born with, like boys in the boys' room and girls in the girls' room. There are some special times when helpers like doctors or police officers can go in the rooms they don't usually use, like if someone is hurt.
H. R. 28 — An Act To amend the Education Amendments of 1972 to provide that for purposes of determining compliance with title IX of such Act in athletics, sex shall be recognized based solely on a person’s reproductive biology and genetics at birth.
January 14, 2025
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:119
Words:638
H.R. 28, known as the "Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025," seeks to amend the Education Amendments of 1972 in relation to Title IX. The bill proposes that, for sports programs receiving federal funding, a person’s sex should be identified solely by their reproductive biology...
Simple Explanation
The bill H.R. 28 is about making sure that boys and girls play sports separately in schools. It says only boys should play with boys and girls should play with girls, based on who they were when they were born.
H. R. 8707 — To amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify that protection for jurors on the basis of sex includes sexual orientation and gender identity.
June 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:711
The bill H.R. 8707, titled the "Juror Non-Discrimination Act of 2024," aims to clarify protections for jurors in the United States. It seeks to amend Title 28 of the United States Code by specifying that discrimination on the basis of sex includes discrimination based on sexual orientation...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that people who are chosen to be on a jury are treated fairly, no matter who they love or how they identify themselves as a boy or girl. This means jurors can't be turned away just because of their personal identity.
H. R. 7187 — To modify eligibility requirements for amateur sports governing organizations.
February 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:447
H. R. 7187, named the “Protection of Women in Olympic and Amateur Sports Act,” seeks to change the eligibility rules for amateur sports organizations. The bill introduces specific definitions for "female," "male," and "sex" within Section 220501(b) of the United States Code....
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7187 says that in some sports games for children, only kids who were born girls can play in events for girls, and kids who were born boys can't play in those girls' events.
S. 9 — To provide that for purposes of determining compliance with title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 in athletics, sex shall be recognized based solely on a person's reproductive biology and genetics at birth.
January 08, 2025
Status:Placed on Calendar Senate
Congress:119
Words:501
S. 9 is a bill that proposes changes to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 concerning athletics. The bill states that for determining compliance, a person's sex should be recognized solely based on their reproductive biology and genetics at birth. It aims to...
Simple Explanation
S. 9 is a bill that wants people playing school sports to be grouped by the gender they were born with. This means a child who was born a boy can only play on boy's teams, and a child born a girl can only play on girl's teams.
H. R. 7031 — To ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion.
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January 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,202
H.R. 7031, titled the "Ultrasound Informed Consent Act," is a bill introduced in the 118th Congress to ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and have the opportunity to review it before giving informed consent. The bill requires abortion providers to perform and explain...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, doctors have to show and explain a special picture called an ultrasound to women who want to have an abortion, so they can see and understand about the baby inside them before making a decision. If doctors don't follow the rules, they can get into big trouble with fines, and people can even take them to court.

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