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  • S. 4946, also known as the "Justice for 9/11 Act," addresses legal proceedings for certain detainees held at Guantanamo Bay who are connected to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The bill allows for these individuals to be tried for the attacks despite any existing...

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    In simple terms, the bill wants to have special rules for people who are locked up at Guantanamo Bay because of their involvement in the 9/11 attacks, allowing courts to retry them and even put them to death if they're found guilty. It also says they must stay at Guantanamo and have very few visitors, which some people think might not be fair or kind.

  • H. R. 9311 is a bill titled the "Justice for 9/11 Act," introduced in the House of Representatives on August 6, 2024. It addresses legal proceedings for Khalid Shaikh Mohammad, Walid Muhammad Salih Mubarak Bin ‘Attash, and Mustafa Ahmed Adam al Hawsawi, who are implicated in...

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    H.R. 9311 is a bill that talks about special rules for some people kept in Guantanamo Bay because they are accused of being involved in the 9/11 attacks. It says they can still have trials, even if they made deals before, and if they are found guilty, they will stay in Guantanamo under very strict rules.

  • The bill S. 4677 outlines funding for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. It includes appropriations for various military and veterans' projects, such as construction and upgrades of...

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    The bill is about giving money to build and fix places for the military and to help people who served in the military, like doctors' visits and homes, for the year ending in 2025. It helps with important stuff like hospitals for veterans and taking care of soldiers' houses, making sure everyone uses the money wisely and doesn't waste it.

  • H. R. 8580 aims to allocate funds for military construction and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. The bill outlines appropriations for various branches of the military for construction projects, family housing, and other...

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    This bill is about spending money to build and fix things for the military and helps veterans get healthcare and other benefits, but some rules might make it harder for certain people to get the care they need.