Search Results: keywords:"georgia"

  • S. RES. 536 — Honoring the life, bravery, and memory of Sergeant Rose Ida Lubin.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:194

    The resolution, S. RES. 536, honors the life and bravery of Sergeant Rose Ida Lubin, who was born in Atlanta, Georgia. Rose was a talented athlete and student who moved to Israel and joined the Israeli border police, where she served courageously. Despite surviving a terrorist attack, she...

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    In the U.S. Senate, there’s a special message that says "thank you" to a brave police officer named Sergeant Rose Ida Lubin. She was from Georgia, moved to Israel, and was known for her courage. She died while trying to keep others safe, and this message also sends hugs to her family for their loss.

  • H. R. 8919 — An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 151 Highway 74 South in Peachtree City, Georgia, as the SFC Shawn McCloskey Post Office.
    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:224

    H.R. 8919 is a legislative act by the 118th Congress to rename the United States Postal Service facility located at 151 Highway 74 South in Peachtree City, Georgia. The facility will be officially known as the "SFC Shawn McCloskey Post Office." This designation applies to all laws, maps,...

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    A bill from Congress wants to give a special name to a post office in Georgia. They want to call it the "SFC Shawn McCloskey Post Office" so everyone knows it's special because of SFC Shawn McCloskey.

  • S. 4606 — To authorize the appropriation of amounts for the planning and design of a civil engineering group facility at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Georgia.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:205

    S. 4606 seeks to authorize $1.2 million for the fiscal year 2025 for the planning and design of a new civil engineering group facility at Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Georgia. The bill was introduced by Mr. Ossoff and referred to the Senate Committee on Armed Services. This...

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    S. 4606 is a plan to spend $1.2 million to make designs for a new building at Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Georgia, but it doesn't explain much about why this exact amount is needed or how they'll make sure the money is spent wisely.

  • S. 4603 — To authorize the appropriation of amounts for the construction of a dining hall and services training facility at Savannah Air National Guard Base, Georgia.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:210

    S. 4603 aims to set aside funds for building a dining hall and services training facility at the Savannah Air National Guard Base in Georgia. Introduced by Senator Ossoff, the bill authorizes $27,000,000 for this construction project for the fiscal year 2025.

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    S. 4603 is a plan to spend $27 million to build a dining hall and a place to learn new skills at a military base in Georgia, but some people are asking why it costs so much and why they picked this base.

  • S. 507 — To establish the Ralph David Abernathy, Sr., National Historic Site, and for other purposes.
    Status:Reported to Senate
    Words:942

    S. 507 seeks to establish the Ralph David Abernathy, Sr., National Historic Site in Georgia as part of the National Park System. The site aims to preserve the historic West Hunter Street Baptist Church and honor Reverend Dr. Abernathy’s role as a civil rights leader. The bill...

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    S. 507 wants to make a special place in Georgia to remember Reverend Dr. Abernathy, who was a leader in the fight for fairness and equal rights. This place will have an important church and be part of the national parks, and people will help take care of it and teach others why it's important.

  • S. 4425 — To support democracy and the rule of law in Georgia, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:7,617

    The S. 4425 bill, known as the "Georgian People’s Act," aims to support democracy and the rule of law in Georgia. It outlines U.S. policies to enhance democratic institutions, address corruption, and support Georgia’s aspirations for joining the European Union and NATO. The...

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    The Georgian People’s Act is about helping people in Georgia by supporting fair leaders, fighting against corruption, and making sure the country can be friends with places like Europe and NATO. It also talks about using $50 million to help these efforts, but it wants to make sure the money is used wisely and not wasted.

  • H. R. 8919 — An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 151 Highway 74 South in Peachtree City, Georgia, as the SFC Shawn McCloskey Post Office.
    Status:Referred in Senate
    Words:206

    H.R. 8919 proposes naming the United States Postal Service facility at 151 Highway 74 South in Peachtree City, Georgia, the “SFC Shawn McCloskey Post Office.” This bill ensures that all references to this location in any official United States documents will reflect the new...

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    The bill wants to rename a post office in Peachtree City, Georgia, to the "SFC Shawn McCloskey Post Office," so that's what it will be called in all official documents.

  • H. RES. 1530 — Recognizing the life, achievements, and public service of former President James Earl Jimmy Carter, Jr., on the occasion of his 100th birthday.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:370

    H. RES. 1530 is a resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives recognizing the life, achievements, and public service of former President Jimmy Carter on the occasion of his 100th birthday. The resolution highlights various aspects of Carter's life, including his early life and education,...

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    This resolution is a special "happy birthday" message from Congress to former President Jimmy Carter, celebrating his 100th birthday and saying thank you for all the good things he has done for his country and the world.

  • H. RES. 1627 — Honoring the life, achievements, legacy, and public service of former President James Earl Jimmy Carter, Jr.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:263

    H. RES. 1627 is a resolution by the U.S. House of Representatives that honors the life and legacy of former President Jimmy Carter. The resolution recounts President Carter's accomplishments, from his early life in Georgia to his time in the Navy, his governorship, and his...

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    This bill is a special note from the people in Congress saying thank you and goodbye to Jimmy Carter, who was once the President of the United States, for all the good things he did during his life. They talk about his work as President, helping people after he was President, and they want to send this message to his family to let them know how much he was appreciated.

  • S. 4602 — To authorize the appropriation of amounts for the construction of a National Guard and Reserve Center at Fort Eisenhower, Georgia.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:194

    S. 4602 aims to allocate funding for the construction of a National Guard and Reserve Center at Fort Eisenhower, Georgia. Introduced by Mr. Ossoff in the Senate, the bill proposes an appropriation of $21,000,000 for this project, to be directed to the Secretary of Defense for...

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    This bill wants to spend $21 million to build a new place for soldiers to train in Georgia, but people are not sure if that's the right amount of money, why they need it, or how long it will take to finish.

  • H. R. 8919 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 151 Highway 74 South in Peachtree City, Georgia, as the SFC Shawn McCloskey Post Office.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:304

    H. R. 8919 proposes to rename the United States Postal Service facility located at 151 Highway 74 South in Peachtree City, Georgia, as the "SFC Shawn McCloskey Post Office." This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 2, 2024, by Mr. Ferguson and...

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    The bill wants to give a special name to a post office in Georgia. It will be called the "SFC Shawn McCloskey Post Office," and everyone will use this name in important papers and maps.

  • H. R. 8182 — To establish the Ocmulgee Mounds National Park and Preserve in the State of Georgia, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:2,653

    H.R. 8182 aims to establish the Ocmulgee Mounds National Park and Preserve in Georgia. It intends to redesignate the existing Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park as a national park, and create a national preserve, while also promoting land acquisition for these purposes....

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    In this bill, they want to make a special place in Georgia called the Ocmulgee Mounds National Park and Preserve, where both nature and important history are protected. They also want to work with the Muscogee (Creek) Nation to respect their heritage, and they plan to allow things like fishing and hunting in a way that is safe for the environment.

  • H. RES. 1439 — Expressing support for the recognition of September 7, 2024, as Liturgical Dance Day and the International Dance Commission, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:162

    H. RES. 1439 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives expressing support for recognizing September 7, 2024, as “Liturgical Dance Day.” It acknowledges the International Dance Commission's celebration of this day, which involves dancers worldwide...

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    H. RES. 1439 wants to make September 7, 2024, special for people who dance as part of their worship in church. It says this day should be called "Liturgical Dance Day," where dancers all over the world will join together to pray and perform, showing how dancing can help bring people and communities together, especially helping kids in cities.

  • H. R. 8566 — To require reports and certain actions with respect to the Republic of Georgia.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,834

    H.R. 8566, also known as the “Mobilizing and Enhancing Georgia’s Options for Building Accountability, Resilience, and Independence Act” or “MEGOBARI Act,” aims to address issues regarding democracy and foreign influence in Georgia. The bill requires the U.S. government to...

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    The MEGOBARI Act is a plan for the U.S. to keep an eye on, and sometimes punish, people in Georgia who aren't playing fair with democracy, while also looking for chances to work better together if things get better.

  • H. R. 8845 — To support democracy and the rule of law in Georgia, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:7,634

    H.R. 8845, titled the "Georgian People’s Act" or "GPA Act," aims to support democracy and the rule of law in the Republic of Georgia. The bill outlines various sanctions and measures against individuals obstructing Georgia's Euro-Atlantic integration, encourages political...

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    The "Georgian People’s Act" is a plan to help the country of Georgia be more fair and honest in how it runs. It wants to make sure people vote fairly, stop bad guys from causing trouble, and use money wisely to help Georgia be friends with Europe and America.