Search Results: keywords:"government operations"

  • H. R. 6260 — An Act To provide for certain reviews of the use and safety of Federal buildings, and for other purposes.
    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:1,083

    H. R. 6260, also known as the "Federal Oversight of Construction Use and Safety Act" or the "FOCUS Act," aims to enhance the oversight of federal building projects. The bill requires federal officials to notify Congress of any significant cost changes in construction projects...

    Simple Explanation

    The FOCUS Act is a rule that makes sure people building federal buildings tell the government if the costs change a lot and report any safety issues. It helps different parts of the government work together to save space and money.

  • H. R. 9747 — An Act Making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2025, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Enrolled Bill
    Words:10,655

    H.R. 9747, titled the “Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025,” is a bill that ensures continued funding for various government projects and services for fiscal year 2025 by extending appropriations from the previous year. It allows for the continuity of federal operations by...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill is like a giant piggy bank that helps keep the government running without stopping, by making sure there is enough money for important jobs like keeping people safe and taking care of veterans. But some parts of the bill are a bit like a mystery puzzle, because they don't explain clearly why certain people get money or how all the money is being used.

  • H. R. 6958 — To amend title 5, United States Code, to require cabinet officials to notify Congress in the event such an official is temporarily unable to perform the functions and duties of their position, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:365

    H.R. 6958, known as the "Cabinet Accountability and Transparency Act," seeks to change U.S. law to ensure that cabinet officials inform Congress if they are temporarily unable to fulfill their job responsibilities. The bill mandates that any such notification must be made in...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 6958 wants to make sure that if a big boss in the government can't do their job for a while, they must tell the people in charge, like the grown-ups in Congress, so everyone knows who's in charge.