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H. R. 6062 — An Act To restore the ability of the people of American Samoa to approve amendments to the territorial constitution based on majority rule in a democratic act of self-determination, as authorized pursuant to an Act of Congress delegating administration of Federal territorial law in the territory to the President, and to the Secretary of the Interior under Executive Order 10264, dated June 29, 1951, under which the Constitution of American Samoa was approved and may be amended without requirement for further congressional action, subject to the authority of Congress under the Territorial Clause in article IV, section 3, clause 2 of the United States Constitution.
December 21, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:114
H. R. 6062 aims to give the people of American Samoa more control over changes to their territorial constitution. It removes a previous restriction by repealing Section 12 of Public Law 98–213. This change allows amendments to the constitution based on majority rule without...
Simple Explanation
The bill lets the people of American Samoa make changes to their own rules (like their home's rulebook) by voting on it without asking the grown-ups in Congress every time. It's like being able to change the rules of your game with your friends without asking your parents first.
H. J. RES. 100 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to Cybersecurity Risk Management, Strategy, Governance, and Incident Disclosure.
November 01, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:375
H. J. RES. 100 is a joint resolution aimed at overturning a rule from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This rule deals with how companies manage and report on cybersecurity risks, strategies, governance, and incidents. The resolution expresses Congress's disapproval of the rule,...
Simple Explanation
Congress wants to stop a new rule that says how companies should deal with and report computer hacking problems, because they don't like the rule. If they vote "yes," the rule won't count anymore, like it never existed.
H. R. 6062 — An Act To restore the ability of the people of American Samoa to approve amendments to the territorial constitution based on majority rule in a democratic act of self-determination, as authorized pursuant to an Act of Congress delegating administration of Federal territorial law in the territory to the President, and to the Secretary of the Interior under Executive Order 10264, dated June 29, 1951, under which the Constitution of American Samoa was approved and may be amended without requirement for further congressional action, subject to the authority of Congress under the Territorial Clause in article IV, section 3, clause 2 of the United States Constitution.
July 08, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:321
H.R. 6062 aims to give the people of American Samoa the power to approve changes to their territorial constitution through majority rule. This bill repeals a previous law, specifically Section 12 of Public Law 98–213, and follows the authorization given by an Act of Congress. It recognizes...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6062 is a bill that wants to let the people in American Samoa vote on changes to their own rules with a simple yes or no, like voting for your favorite ice cream flavor. It takes away an old rule that needed people far away to say yes first.
H. CON. RES. 88 — Expressing the sense of Congress that the Secretary of State in coordination with the Secretary of the Treasury should investigate the use of cryptocurrencies by Hamas (also known as Harakat al-Muqawama al-Islamiya), and whether any cryptocurrencies were exchanged between Hamas and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency.
February 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:265
H. CON. RES. 88 expresses the opinion of Congress that the Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of the Treasury, should conduct an investigation into the use of cryptocurrencies by Hamas, also known as Harakat al-Muqawama al-Islamiya. The resolution also seeks to determine...
Simple Explanation
Congress wants the Secretary of State and the Secretary of the Treasury to look into whether a group called Hamas is using digital money, like cryptocurrencies, and if they are trading it with a group that helps people, to make sure everything is happening above board.
H.R. 2882 — An Act to reauthorize the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Trust Fund, and for other purposes.
March 12, 2024
Status:Engrossed Amendment Senate
Congress:118
Words:357
The Udall Foundation Reauthorization Act of 2023 aims to continue funding the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Trust Fund until 2029. It changes how the interest from new investments in the Trust Fund can be used, making it only available if authorized through future...
Simple Explanation
The Udall Foundation Reauthorization Act of 2023 is like giving a special Trust Fund more time to help people, but it can only use the money it makes (interest) if future plans say it's okay. It also asks for a check-up, like a health check, to see how everything is working after a few years.
S. RES. 872 — Recognizing the life and the death of Daniel J. Evans, former Senator for the State of Washington.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:188
S. RES. 872 is a resolution introduced in the Senate to honor and remember Daniel J. Evans, a former Senator from Washington State. The resolution recounts his life achievements, including his birth in Seattle, his military service in the Navy during World War II and the...
Simple Explanation
S. RES. 872 is a special message from the Senate to share their sadness about Daniel J. Evans, who was an important leader from Washington. He did many great things for people, like serving in the Navy and helping as a governor and senator, and now they want to remember him by stopping everything for a little while to show how much they cared.
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.

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