Search Results: keywords:"government programs"

  • H. R. 9543 — To establish a commission to study the creation of a national sovereign wealth fund by the United States, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,699

    H.R. 9543 proposes the establishment of a commission to explore the creation of a national sovereign wealth fund by the United States. This commission would study the feasibility and potential benefits of having a fund managed by the federal government, which could include...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill talks about making a team of smart people to see if America should have a special big money jar called a "sovereign wealth fund," which could help the country save and use money wisely. This team would study and learn a lot, then tell the President and Congress what they find out.

  • S. RES. 658 — Designating April 2024 as Financial Literacy Month.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:297

    The Senate passed S. RES. 658, designating April 2024 as "Financial Literacy Month" to promote awareness about personal financial education in the United States. The resolution highlights the importance of understanding financial concepts, pointing out how a lack of financial...

    Simple Explanation

    In April 2024, lots of people in the United States will be learning about money and how to use it wisely, because the Senate has decided it's an important thing to know. They want schools, businesses, and everyone to join in and help people become money-smart!

  • H. RES. 1235 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that certain welfare programs discourage marriage and hurt the institution of the family in the United States.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:248

    H. RES. 1235 expresses the viewpoint of the House of Representatives that some welfare programs in the United States discourage marriage and negatively affect the family structure. The resolution highlights how certain means-tested programs, tax credits, and financial aid calculations can...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill says that some programs that help people with money might make people not want to get married. It asks for these programs to be checked to make sure they don't make life harder for married people.