Search Results: keywords:"global competitiveness"

  • H. CON. RES. 86 — Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy.
    Status:Referred in Senate
    Words:115

    H. CON. RES. 86 expresses the opinion of Congress that implementing a carbon tax would negatively impact the U.S. economy. The resolution outlines that such a tax would increase energy costs, harm economic growth, and put a burden on lower-income families and specific...

    Simple Explanation

    In this bill, Congress is saying that they think charging extra money for pollution (a carbon tax) would hurt how money and jobs work in America, making things cost more and making it tougher for people, especially those who don’t have a lot of money.

  • H. R. 9170 — To reauthorize title VI of the Higher Education Act of 1965 in order to improve and encourage innovation in international education, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:5,350

    H.R. 9170, known as the “Advancing International and Foreign Language Education Act,” aims to reauthorize title VI of the Higher Education Act of 1965. The bill seeks to enhance international education by supporting research, innovation, and the development of global skills...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 9170 wants to help schools teach kids about the world and different languages by giving them money to figure out new ways to learn these things. It also wants to make sure schools that need help the most get a chance to participate.

  • H. RES. 1453 — Expressing support for the designation of September 2024 as National Workforce Development Month.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:158

    H. RES. 1453 is a resolution expressing the House of Representatives' support for designating September 2024 as "National Workforce Development Month." It highlights the importance of workforce development for the United States to stay competitive globally by fostering education, skill...

    Simple Explanation

    The House of Representatives wants to make September 2024 special by calling it "National Workforce Development Month," which means they want to help people learn new skills and get better jobs so everyone can become more successful and happy.

  • H. R. 9338 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restrict the advanced manufacturing production credit with respect to components produced by, or in connection with, foreign entities of concern.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:388

    H.R. 9338 seeks to amend the Internal Revenue Code to limit tax credits for advanced manufacturing production, specifically targeting components linked to foreign entities considered a concern. The bill prohibits the tax credit for components produced by such foreign entities...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 9338 is a rule that says some parts made in special factories can't get money help from the government if they're made by certain foreign companies that might be a problem. This tries to stop using parts related to those companies, especially in things like batteries, after the rule starts.