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Search Results: keywords:"homeland security"

H. RES. 1376 — Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1371) strongly condemning the Biden Administration and its Border Czar, Kamala Harris’s, failure to secure the United States border.
July 24, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:168
H. RES. 1376 sets the rules for discussing another resolution, H. Res. 1371, in the House of Representatives. This resolution criticizes the Biden Administration and Vice President Kamala Harris for not securing the U.S. border effectively. After adopting...
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This bill is about setting the rules for talking about another plan that says President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris haven't done a good job with keeping the border safe. The plan lets people talk about this with some agreed rules, but it doesn’t say exactly what will happen next.
H. R. 7781 — To require a report on the economic and national security risks posed by the use of artificial intelligence in the commission of financial crimes, including fraud and the dissemination of misinformation, and for other purposes.
March 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:727
H.R. 7781, also known as the "Artificial Intelligence Practices, Logistics, Actions, and Necessities Act" or the "AI PLAN Act," requires a report to be submitted to Congress on the risks associated with using artificial intelligence in financial crimes such as fraud and misinformation. The...
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The AI PLAN Act wants important people in the U.S. government to write a report about how bad guys might use smart computers, like robots, to do bad things with money or spread lies. They need to figure out ways to stop this and tell everyone what they need to keep these smart computers from being used for bad stuff.
H. RES. 973 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should fully fund border security personnel, immigration judges, and related personnel and border technology needs at the southern border.
January 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:186
H. RES. 973 is a resolution expressing the opinion of the House of Representatives that Congress should allocate full funding for various aspects of border security at the southern border of the United States. This includes financing for border security personnel, immigration judges, and...
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Congress is thinking about giving a lot of money to make sure there are enough people and gadgets to help keep the southern border safe, like more guards and judges to make decisions about people coming in. They haven't decided exactly how much money to give or how it will be used yet.
H. R. 7511 — An Act To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes.
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March 07, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:1,859
H.R. 7511, titled the “Laken Riley Act,” aims to ensure that the Secretary of Homeland Security detains aliens in the U.S. charged with theft. The act also allows state attorneys general to enforce detention and removal laws against the Department of Homeland Security if the...
Simple Explanation
The "Laken Riley Act" wants to make sure that people from other countries who have been charged with stealing are taken into custody and also lets states take action if they think they're harmed. But the rules are a bit confusing and unclear, especially about what counts as "harm" and how quickly things should be done.
S. 4419 — To require the Science and Technology Directorate in the Department of Homeland Security to develop greater capacity to detect, identify, and disrupt illicit substances in very low concentrations.
December 02, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,605
S. 4419 requires the Science and Technology Directorate of the Department of Homeland Security to enhance its abilities to detect, identify, and disrupt illicit substances, even in very low concentrations, such as fentanyl and xylazine. The bill mandates research and development of...
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The bill wants to help a part of the government get better at finding really tiny amounts of bad drugs, like the ones that hurt people. It also asks for a quick report about something that almost happened to Mr. Trump.
H. R. 4403 — An Act To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make improvements to the Securing the Cities program, and for other purposes.
March 06, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:419
H. R. 4403, titled the “Securing the Cities Improvement Act”, aims to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance the Securing the Cities program. The bill plans to change how areas are chosen to participate in the program by focusing on their ability to handle and...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to make a program, called "Securing the Cities," work better by picking the best places to join based on how prepared they are for dangers, like big scary attacks. It also wants to see how well the program is going and tell the grown-ups in charge in two years what they find out.
H. R. 5969 — An Act To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to revise certain regulations to permit certain children to accompany their parents or legal guardians through Global Entry airport lanes, and for other purposes.
March 05, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:320
H.R. 5969, titled the “Improving Travel for Families Act,” aims to make it easier for families with young children to travel through airports. It mandates that the Secretary of Homeland Security update regulations so children aged 10 or younger can accompany their Global...
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The Improving Travel for Families Act is like a special rule that helps kids travel faster with their parents who have a travel pass called Global Entry. It lets kids 10 or younger go through quicker lines at airports with their parents and makes it easier for parents to get this pass for their kids all at once.
H. R. 7511 — To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes.
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March 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,865
H. R. 7511, titled the "Laken Riley Act," requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to detain non-citizens in the U.S. who have been charged with theft. The bill expresses the Congress's disapproval of the Biden administration's immigration policies and insists on stronger border security....
Simple Explanation
The "Laken Riley Act" is a rule that says people from other countries who get into trouble for stealing in America should be kept by the government so they can't get into more trouble. It also allows states to speak up if their people are hurt because the government isn’t doing its job right.
H. R. 8663 — To require the Science and Technology Directorate in the Department of Homeland Security to develop greater capacity to detect, identify, and disrupt illicit substances in very low concentrations.
June 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:613
H.R. 8663 requires the Science and Technology Directorate in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to enhance their ability to detect, identify, and disrupt small amounts of illegal drugs, like fentanyl and xylazine. It amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to support...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the Science and Technology team in the Department of Homeland Security to get better tools to find and stop tiny amounts of illegal drugs, like when something is really dangerous, even in small bits. They are supposed to follow special advice and use smart technology to do this.
S. 5105 — To require a report by the Secretary of Homeland Security regarding the failed assassination attempt on the life of Donald J. Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024.
September 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:280
S. 5105 is a bill that requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit a detailed report about the failed assassination attempt on Donald J. Trump that occurred in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024. The report must include any information related to the incident...
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S. 5105 is a law that asks the person in charge of Homeland Security to quickly tell Congress what they know about a plan to hurt Donald J. Trump in Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024. The report must be given within a week after the law is approved.
H. R. 6923 — To amend title 46, United States Code, to require a State to enter into a data sharing agreement with the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of Transportation in order to be eligible for the port security grant program and the port infrastructure development program.
January 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:622
The bill, H. R. 6923, is aimed at amending title 46 of the United States Code. It requires states to have data-sharing agreements with the Secretaries of Homeland Security and Transportation to be eligible for the port security grant program, the port infrastructure...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that if states want to get money to help keep ports and airports safe, they need to share car information with important people. But, it doesn't explain how they will keep this information safe.
H. R. 7832 — An Act To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop a plan to identify, integrate, and deploy new, innovative, disruptive, or other emerging or advanced technologies to enhance, or address capability gaps in, border security operations, and for other purposes.
September 24, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,454
H.R. 7832, known as the "Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act," directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop a comprehensive plan to improve border security using advanced technologies. This plan, to be submitted to Congress within 180 days, involves...
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H.R. 7832 is a plan that asks the Secretary of Homeland Security to find and use cool new technologies, like smart computers, to make borders safer. They must tell Congress how it's going and form teams to try out these new tech ideas.
H. R. 8631 — To prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from procuring certain foreign-made batteries, and for other purposes.
June 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:659
H. R. 8631 is a bill aimed at preventing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security from buying certain foreign-made batteries, starting October 1, 2027. These batteries must not be from specified companies, mainly based in China, that might pose risks to U.S. security or...
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H. R. 8631 says that after 2027, the U.S. government can't buy certain batteries made by companies in places like China if they might be unsafe, but exceptions can be made if they aren't risky and there's no better choice.
H. R. 6876 — To require a pilot program on the participation of third-party logistics providers in the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism, and for other purposes.
December 19, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,150
H.R. 6876 proposes the creation of a pilot program to allow third-party logistics providers to participate in the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT). The program aims to evaluate how involving these entities could improve port security and prevent supply...
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H.R. 6876 is about trying out a new plan where delivery helpers, called third-party logistics providers, can help keep our ports safe. They want to see if letting these helpers join a safety club called CTPAT makes everything safer.
H. R. 8530 — To require Facility Security Committees to respond to security recommendations issued by the Federal Protective Service relating to facility security, and for other purposes.
December 05, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,195
H. R. 8530 aims to require Facility Security Committees to promptly respond to security recommendations made by the Federal Protective Service to improve the security of non-military federal facilities. The bill outlines a process for these Committees to accept or reject...
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H.R. 8530 is a plan that asks certain groups to quickly say yes or no to safety ideas for keeping buildings safe, and to tell Congress what they decide each year. The plan will last for five years and doesn't give extra money to make it happen.
H. R. 9042 — To provide for civilian agency artificial intelligence watermarks, and for other purposes.
July 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:236
H. R. 9042 aims to establish a system for creating artificial intelligence watermarks to identify AI programs approved for civilian agency use in the United States. This bill instructs the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with other agencies, to develop this...
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H. R. 9042 is a bill that wants to make special marks to tell when a computer program, called AI, is safe for certain parts of the government to use. It asks for help from some important people to create this system, which will need money each year to get it working.
H. R. 8663 — An Act To require the Science and Technology Directorate in the Department of Homeland Security to develop greater capacity to detect and identify illicit substances in very low concentrations.
December 20, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:628
The H.R. 8663, also known as the “DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024,” directs the Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Directorate to enhance its ability to detect drugs like fentanyl and xylazine in low concentrations. This includes developing and...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants a group in charge of keeping America safe to get better at finding tiny amounts of dangerous drugs like fentanyl by making new tools and using smart computer programs to help them. It makes sure this group learns from the newest information to do their job well.
H. R. 7366 — To require timely publication of CBP border encounters, and for other purposes.
February 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:340
H.R. 7366 aims to ensure the timely release of data about border encounters by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) every month. The bill mandates that this information must be published on the CBP Public Data Portal by the seventh day of each month, covering the...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7366 is a rule that says border patrol has to share how many people they catch at the border each month by the seventh day. If they don't do this on time, the people in charge of them might get less money to do their jobs.
H. R. 7371 — To designate Ecuador under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit nationals of Ecuador to be eligible for temporary protected status under such section, and for other purposes.
February 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,414
H.R. 7371 aims to provide temporary protected status (TPS) to nationals of Ecuador living in the United States. This designation is in response to a severe humanitarian crisis in Ecuador, characterized by extreme violence and instability due to organized crime and drug...
Simple Explanation
Ecuadorians living in the U.S. might get permission to stay and work if this new rule is passed because things are very tough in Ecuador right now, but there are questions about how it will all work and how much it might cost.
S. 5166 — To provide major Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates with the same level of Secret Service protection as Presidents and Vice Presidents, and for other purposes.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:539
S. 5166, also known as the "SHIELD Act," aims to provide major Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates with the same level of Secret Service protection as that given to Presidents and Vice Presidents. The bill mandates that the Secretary of Homeland Security and the...
Simple Explanation
Imagine if kids running for school president had the same safety as real presidents. This bill wants to give people who are running for president or vice president big, strong bodyguards just like the actual president has, so they're safe during the election.
H. RES. 863 — Impeaching Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
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February 13, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:4,333
H. RES. 863 proposes the impeachment of Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, the Secretary of Homeland Security, accusing him of high crimes and misdemeanors. The resolution outlines two main articles: (1) his willful and systemic refusal to comply with federal immigration laws,...
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H. RES. 863 is about a group wanting to take away a leader's job because they believe he didn't follow the rules about who can come into the country, which they say caused big problems. They also say he wasn't honest and didn't let people check if he was doing his job right.
H. R. 8209 — To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to notify Members of Congress and United States Governors each time a migrant flight lands in such official’s area of jurisdiction.
May 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:626
H. R. 8209, known as the “Migrant Flight Accountability Act of 2024,” requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to notify Members of Congress and U.S. Governors every time a migrant flight is scheduled to land in their jurisdiction. The notification must be sent at least three days in...
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The Migrant Flight Accountability Act of 2024 wants to make sure that people in charge, like Congress members and state governors, get a heads-up before any plane carrying migrants lands in their area, so they know who's coming. This way, everyone's prepared and can plan better for the new arrivals.
S. 5092 — To amend the Northern Border Security Review Act to require updates to the northern border threat analysis and northern border strategy, and for other purposes.
September 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:610
S. 5092 aims to enhance border security by amending the Northern Border Security Review Act. The bill requires annual updates to the threat analysis of the northern border and mandates that if homeland security strategies need revisions, they should be updated within 90 days...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure we keep our northern border safe by checking every year to see if there are any new threats and making sure our plans to keep it secure are as up-to-date as possible. If there's something important we learn, folks in charge have to tell special groups in the government to keep everyone informed and safe.
H. R. 7190 — To require the Assistant Secretary for the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office of the Department of Homeland Security to treat illicit fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction, and for other purposes.
February 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:277
H.R. 7190, titled the “Fentanyl is a WMD Act,” directs the Assistant Secretary for the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office at the Department of Homeland Security to classify illicit fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction. This classification aligns with the provisions of title XIX...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7190 is a plan to call illegal fentanyl, which is a dangerous drug, a "weapon of mass destruction," just like big bombs, so the people keeping us safe can act more strongly against it.
H. R. 9043 — To provide for Federal civilian agency laboratory development for testing and certification of artificial intelligence for civilian agency use, and for other purposes.
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July 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:984
H.R. 9043 aims to develop labs for testing and certifying artificial intelligence (AI) in federal civilian agencies. The bill directs the Secretary of Homeland Security, through FEMA, to assess AI capability needs and create AI training and testing centers focused on...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to create special labs to test and check how safe and fair robots and smart computers (AI) are for use in government jobs, making sure they don’t harm people’s rights and privacy. It plans to spend a lot of money ($20 billion) to do this, but it's important to know exactly how the money will be used to make sure it's not wasted.
H. RES. 38 — Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.
January 14, 2025
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:119
Words:422
H. RES. 38 elects specific members of the U.S. House of Representatives to serve on several standing committees. The resolution specifies appointments to the Committees on Appropriations, Education and Workforce, Homeland Security, Rules, Small Business, and Transportation...
Simple Explanation
The government wants to choose special people to help decide on important rules about things like money, schools, and security. This helps make sure everyone is safe, smart, and has what they need.
H. R. 3162 — To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Commissioner of Social Security to provide information to States upon request which will enable States to verify the citizenship status of applicants for voter registration in elections for Federal office in the State and remove individuals who are not citizens of the United States from the list of individuals registered to vote in elections for Federal office in the State, and for other purposes.
February 14, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,026
H.R. 3162 aims to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 by requiring the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Commissioner of Social Security to supply information to states, upon request, to help them verify if people applying for voter registration in federal...
Simple Explanation
The bill says that states can ask for help to make sure that only people who are allowed to vote are the ones signing up to vote. It also says that information should be shared carefully and protecting people's private information is important.
S. 4672 — To require the Commissioner for U.S. Customs and Border Protection to assess current efforts to respond to hazardous weather and water events at or near United States borders and, to the extent such efforts may be improved, to develop a hazardous weather and water events preparedness and response strategy, and for other purposes.
July 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,623
The Border Weather Resiliency Act of 2024 (S. 4672) requires the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to evaluate the effects of hazardous weather and water events on border personnel, technology, and infrastructure. The bill mandates the creation of a strategy...
Simple Explanation
The Border Weather Resiliency Act of 2024 wants to make sure that people working at the borders are safe when bad weather happens. It asks them to make a plan for handling these kinds of weather and water problems better by talking to lots of experts and helpers.
H. RES. 46 — Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to exclude employees of the offices of Members who serve on certain committees of the House from the allotment of the number of employees of the office who may hold security clearances processed by the Office of House Security if such employees are members of the armed forces who hold a security clearance issued by the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.
January 15, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:545
H. RES. 46 proposes a change to the rules of the House of Representatives that would allow certain employees in the offices of House Members, who are also members of the armed forces and already hold a Department of Defense security clearance, to be exempt from the current...
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This bill wants to change the rules so that army people who already have special permission to keep secrets, called security clearances, don't count towards the number of office workers who can have those secrets checked again by House Security. This way, more people can work with important files without needing new checks if they've already been given the okay by the army.
H. R. 7553 — To provide that in order to be eligible for a grant under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, a State shall provide the Secretary of Homeland Security access to the State department of motor vehicles records for the purpose of enforcing the immigration laws.
March 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:340
H. R. 7553 is a bill that aims to make states eligible for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program only if they provide the Secretary of Homeland Security access to their motor vehicle department records. This access is intended to help enforce immigration...
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In H. R. 7553, the bill says that states can only get a special kind of money for helping police if they let a big boss from the Homeland Security look at their car and driver records. This is to help catch people who might not be following immigration rules.
H. R. 8610 — To reauthorize and reform counter-unmanned aircraft system authorities, to improve transparency, security, safety, and accountability related to such authorities, and for other purposes.
June 04, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:13,026
The Counter-UAS Authority Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act aims to reauthorize and reform the way the U.S. manages systems countering unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), such as drones, to enhance transparency, security, safety, and accountability. It outlines measures...
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The Counter-UAS Authority Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act is a plan to make sure that drones flying near important places like airports are safe and follow the rules, while also making sure people's privacy and fairness are protected.
S. 5426 — To require the Science and Technology Directorate in the Department of Homeland Security to develop greater capacity to detect and identify illicit substances in very low concentrations.
December 04, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:689
The proposed bill, S. 5426, aims to enhance the detection and identification of illicit substances like fentanyl and xylazine by the Science and Technology Directorate of the Department of Homeland Security. It calls for collaborative efforts with the Drug Enforcement...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help special teams find and catch bad drugs like fentanyl even when they are really hard to see, using new smart machines and tools. It tells experts to work together and make sure the tools are really good and safe to use.
H. R. 9668 — To establish in the Department of Homeland Security a working group relating to countering terrorist, cybersecurity, border and port security, and transportation security threats posed to the United States by the Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes.
December 10, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:2,229
H.R. 9668, also known as the "Strategic Homeland Intelligence and Enforcement Legislation to Defend against the CCP Act," aims to establish a working group within the Department of Homeland Security. This group is tasked with addressing threats to the United States related to...
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H.R. 9668 is a plan to make a special team in charge of keeping people in the U.S. safe from bad things that might come from the Chinese government, like hacking or border troubles. This team will work with others, make reports every year, and think of new ways to keep everyone secure.
H. R. 9925 — To establish a process to furnish to State educational agencies certain demographic data regarding members of the Armed Forces.
October 04, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:687
H.R. 9925 aims to create a system that allows state education agencies to access certain demographic data about members of the Armed Forces. The bill requires the Secretaries of Defense and Homeland Security, along with the Secretary of Education and other experts, to...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9925 wants to help schools get information about people in the military, like their education and rank, while keeping that information safe and private. This way, schools can better understand and support kids from military families.
H. R. 9762 — To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide explicit authority for the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to work with international partners on cybersecurity, and for other purposes.
September 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,605
H.R. 9762, titled the “DHS International Cyber Partner Act of 2024,” aims to modify the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to give formal authority to the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) for partnering with...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to let important people in the U.S. government work with people from other countries to protect computers and the internet from bad things, but they won't give extra money for it, and they have to tell Congress what they are doing.
H. R. 8275 — To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a public blockchain-based system to securely store and share data related to border security, and for other purposes.
May 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,011
H.R. 8275 proposes the establishment of a public blockchain-based system to securely store and share data related to border security. The bill mandates the Secretary of Homeland Security to implement this system within 18 months, aiming to enhance security, improve...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make a special computer system, like using magic blocks, to help keep track of important border information safely and share it with others to make things work better and faster. But some people are worried it might show secret stuff to everyone, which could be a problem.
H. R. 8281 — To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of United States citizenship to register an individual to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.
June 14, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:5,551
H.R. 8281, also known as the "Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act" or "SAVE Act," aims to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 by requiring individuals to show proof of United States citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. The bill specifies...
Simple Explanation
Imagine a rule that says you need to show a special card, like a passport, to prove you are allowed to vote. This bill wants to change the rules so everyone must show this card before they can vote in big elections for the country.
H. R. 9072 — To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide candidates with a justification for candidate protection determinations.
July 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:395
H.R. 9072 is a bill aimed at ensuring transparency in the protection decisions made by the Secretary of Homeland Security for Presidential candidates. The bill, titled the "Counter SNIPER Act," requires the Secretary to provide a written explanation to candidates and an...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9072 is a bill that asks the person in charge of keeping the country safe to explain why some people running for President get special protection and others don't. If a candidate asks for more protection and is turned down, they can ask again, and they should get an answer in two weeks.
H. R. 8477 — To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop a curriculum to train State, local, Tribal, territorial, and campus law enforcement agencies to identify, investigate, and report acts of organized retail crime, and for other purposes.
May 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:703
H.R. 8477 instructs the Secretary of Homeland Security to create a training program for law enforcement agencies to address organized retail crime. This program involves developing educational materials to help State, local, Tribal, territorial, and campus law enforcement recognize,...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8477 wants the people in charge of keeping stores safe to come up with lessons to teach police officers how to spot and stop bad guys who steal lots of stuff from stores. They also want to make sure police have the best tools and ways to keep stores safe.
H. R. 7335 — To direct the Attorney General, in coordination with the Secretary of Homeland Security, to report to the appropriate committees on encounters with covered aliens included in the terrorist screening database.
February 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,382
H.R. 7335, known as the “Transparency in National Security Threats Act,” requires the Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security to report to Congress about encounters with aliens listed in the terrorist screening database. This includes detailed monthly reports...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7335 wants big important people to tell others about people they meet who might be on a special scary list, but they have to be careful not to share stuff that's too secret.
S. 3587 — To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to immediately initiate removal proceedings for aliens whose visas are revoked on security or related grounds.
January 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:374
S. 3587 is a proposed law that requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to start immediate removal proceedings for any foreign nationals whose visas are revoked due to security or related concerns. The bill seeks to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act, making it...
Simple Explanation
S. 3587 says if someone's visa is taken away because they might be dangerous, the government has to try to send them back to their home country right away. Once this happens, the person doesn't get to ask a judge to stop it.
S. 4790 — To require the Director of National Intelligence and other officials to declassify information relating to the failed assassination attempt on Donald J. Trump, and for other purposes.
July 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:697
S. 4790, titled the “Trump Assassination Attempt Transparency Act,” requires declassification of information relating to the failed assassination attempt on Donald J. Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024. The Director of National Intelligence, in consultation with...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants the people in charge of secret information to share what they know about someone who tried to hurt Donald Trump, so everyone can understand what happened and stay safe.
H. R. 5401 — To provide a one-time grant for the operation, security, and maintenance of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center to commemorate the events, and honor the victims, of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and for other purposes.
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December 10, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,626
H. R. 5401, known as the "9/11 Memorial and Museum Act," proposes giving a one-time grant of $5 to $10 million for the operation, security, and maintenance of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center. The grant will be managed by the Secretary of Homeland...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to give some money, between $5 million and $10 million, to help take care of a special place called the National September 11 Memorial & Museum where people remember an important event. This money is meant to help them keep things safe and running, and they have to let some people visit for free.
H. R. 7456 — To create emergency supplemental grants to local agencies for maintenance of operations during periods of increased migration.
February 26, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:768
H.R. 7456, known as the "First Responders Emergency Assistance Act," proposes to create emergency grants for local agencies to help maintain their operations during times of increased migration. The Secretary of Homeland Security would be authorized to distribute these grants to states,...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7456 is about giving extra money to help local police and emergency workers in places where lots of new people are moving in, especially near the southern border. The money will help them manage the extra work but there are some questions about how the money will be shared and used.
S. 1560 — To require the development of a comprehensive rural hospital cybersecurity workforce development strategy, and for other purposes.
May 09, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,989
S. 1560, titled the “Rural Hospital Cybersecurity Enhancement Act,” is a proposed bill that requires the development of a strategy to improve cybersecurity in rural hospitals by building a skilled workforce. It mandates the Secretary of Homeland Security, through the Director...
Simple Explanation
S. 1560 is a plan to help keep rural hospitals' computers safe from hackers by training people to guard them. It asks some smart people to make classes and teach hospital workers how to protect important information better.
H. R. 8631 — To prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from procuring certain foreign-made batteries, and for other purposes.
August 23, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,068
H.R. 8631, titled the "Decoupling from Foreign Adversarial Battery Dependence Act," aims to stop the Department of Homeland Security from buying batteries made by certain foreign companies known for potential security risks, starting October 1, 2027. The bill lists specific companies that...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8631 is a rule that says a group in charge of keeping people safe, called Homeland Security, can't buy certain batteries made by some foreign companies that might not be trustworthy. This rule starts in 2027, but if they really need those batteries and can't find others, they might still use them with special permission.
S. 4294 — To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to negotiate with the Government of Canada regarding an agreement for integrated cross border aerial law enforcement operations, and for other purposes.
December 09, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,077
S. 4294 directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to work with Canada to create a program for enforcing laws from the air along the U.S.-Canada border. The program would involve law enforcement officers from both countries and allow operations within 50 miles of the border....
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to create a plan for the U.S. and Canada to work together using planes and drones to keep an eye on the border to ensure it's safe, without using extra money. It also wants to make sure everyone's privacy and rights are protected while doing so.
S. 3987 — To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes.
March 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:5,403
S. 3987 seeks to protect stateless persons in the United States by establishing a process to recognize and provide legal status to individuals without nationality. The bill outlines the criteria and mechanisms for granting "stateless protected status" and permits those...
Simple Explanation
S. 3987 is a bill that wants to help people in the United States who don't belong to any country. It plans to give them special help so they can work, travel, and stay safely.
H. R. 5969 — An Act To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to revise certain regulations to permit certain children to accompany their parents or legal guardians through Global Entry airport lanes, and for other purposes.
March 06, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:301
H. R. 5969 proposes changes to the regulations to allow certain children to use Global Entry airport lanes when traveling with a parent or legal guardian who is a Global Entry member. The bill specifies that these changes apply to children who are 10 years old or younger. It...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 5969 is a new rule to let kids who are 10 years old or younger go through special, faster airport lines with their parents who have a Global Entry card, making it easier and quicker for families when they travel together.
H. R. 9766 — To establish an interagency working group to ensure the security, resiliency, and integrity of undersea cables, and for other purposes.
September 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,805
H. R. 9766, titled the "Undersea Cable Security and Protection Act," aims to establish an interagency working group, led by the Secretary of Homeland Security, to address security concerns related to undersea telecommunications cables. This group will create a report...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9766 is about getting different groups in the government to work together to make sure the internet cables under the ocean are safe and not messed with by other countries. They're going to study how to protect these cables better and tell Congress what they find out.
H. R. 9752 — To require a homeland security southwest border threat assessment on Tren de Aragua and associated strategic plan, and for other purposes.
September 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:798
H. R. 9752 aims to address security concerns related to the Tren de Aragua, a transnational criminal organization. The bill mandates that the Secretary of Homeland Security provide a detailed threat assessment of the organization’s activities at the U.S. southwest border...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 9752 is like a plan to help keep the U.S. border safe from a group called Tren de Aragua; it asks for a report on what problems this group might cause and a plan to stop them from doing any bad things.
H. R. 8663 — An Act To require the Science and Technology Directorate in the Department of Homeland Security to develop greater capacity to detect, identify, and disrupt illicit substances in very low concentrations.
September 10, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:582
The Detection Equipment and Technology Evaluation to Counter the Threat of Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024 aims to improve the ability of the Science and Technology Directorate in the Department of Homeland Security to tackle dangerous drugs like fentanyl and xylazine. The...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to help scientists make better tools to find and stop bad drugs like fentanyl and xylazine, even when they're very small. It plans to use cool tech like portable gadgets and smart computers to help police catch the people who use or sell these drugs.
H. R. 7566 — To publicize U.S. Customs and Border Protection operational statistics and report on foreign terrorist organizations.
March 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:640
The CARTEL Act of 2024 mandates that U.S. Customs and Border Protection publish monthly operational statistics on their website, starting two months after the law's enactment. This includes data on alien encounters, apprehensions of individuals in the terrorist screening...
Simple Explanation
The CARTEL Act of 2024 is like a new rule that makes sure the people who protect the country's borders share their work and findings every month, like how many people they meet trying to enter who are on a special "watch list" or if they find anything bad like illegal medicines. Plus, the leader in charge has to tell the grown-ups in charge of the country every year if any bad groups from other places are trying to sneak in.
H. R. 8522 — To improve connections between the Department of Agriculture and national and homeland security agencies, and for other purposes.
May 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:991
H.R. 8522, known as the "Agriculture and National Security Act of 2024," aims to strengthen connections between the Department of Agriculture and national and homeland security agencies. It emphasizes that food and agriculture are crucial to national security and proposes...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8522 wants to help people in charge of food and farms work better with those who keep the country safe, by making sure they talk to each other more and learn about preventing problems like food shortages.
S. 4681 — To ensure a timely, fair, meaningful, and transparent process for individuals to seek redress because they were wrongly identified as a threat under the screening and inspection regimes used by the Department of Homeland Security, to require a report on the effectiveness of enhanced screening programs of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
July 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:6,009
S. 4681 aims to create a fair process for individuals wrongly identified as threats under Homeland Security's screening systems. This bill establishes a Screening and Watchlisting Advisory Committee to improve oversight and transparency and mandates reports on the...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like making sure that if someone is mistakenly thought to be a bad person when checking at an airport, there's a fair and clear way for them to fix it, while also making sure the rules are safe for everyone.
H. R. 9044 — To provide for citizen engagement on the development and adoption of Federal civilian agency use of artificial intelligence, and for other purposes.
July 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:381
H. R. 9044 is a bill that aims to increase public involvement in the development and use of artificial intelligence by Federal civilian agencies. It requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to hold both virtual and in-person listening sessions across the United States,...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 9044 is a plan that wants to make sure people get to share their thoughts about how the government uses smart robots (called artificial intelligence). It asks a special leader to talk to people and listen to what they think, both online and in-person, and then tell the grown-ups in charge what everyone said.
H. R. 6679 — An Act To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to aliens who carried out, participated in, planned, financed, supported, or otherwise facilitated the attacks against Israel.
February 01, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:596
H. R. 6679 is a bill aimed at amending the Immigration and Nationality Act. It targets individuals linked to Hamas by making any alien who participated in, supported, or facilitated attacks against Israel on or after October 7, 2023, inadmissible to the United States. The...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 6679 is a rule that says people who helped bad guys attack Israel can't come live in the United States, and it makes sure the boss of Homeland Security tells Congress each year how many of these people were stopped.
H. R. 8090 — To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a council within the Department of Homeland Security to coordinate departmental efforts to identify, address, and mitigate cross-functional impacts of global climate change with respect to the Department’s programs and operations, and for other purposes.
April 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:860
H.R. 8090 proposes an amendment to the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to create a council within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The council's role is to coordinate efforts to understand and manage the impacts of global climate change on the department's programs...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8090 is a plan to make a group of people inside the Department of Homeland Security work together to handle problems caused by climate change. These people will think about how climate impacts the things they do, and they will write a report every year to tell Congress what they are doing.
H. R. 9368 — To require the Commissioner for U.S. Customs and Border Protection to assess current efforts to respond to hazardous weather and water events at or near United States borders and, to the extent such efforts may be improved, to develop a hazardous weather and water events preparedness and response strategy, and for other purposes.
August 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,633
H.R. 9368, the "Border Weather Resiliency Act of 2024," requires the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner to evaluate current methods and develop a strategy to improve responses to hazardous weather and water events near U.S. borders. The bill mandates an assessment of past impacts...
Simple Explanation
The "Border Weather Resiliency Act of 2024" is about figuring out better ways to handle bad weather near the borders of the USA. It wants border officials to check how they currently deal with things like storms and come up with a plan to make sure everyone stays safe, but it doesn't give them any extra money to do this planning.
S. 3933 — To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes.
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March 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,011
S. 3933, also known as the "Laken Riley Act," proposes that the Secretary of Homeland Security must detain non-citizens charged with theft in the United States. It criticizes existing immigration policies and seeks changes, including stricter detention and removal of...
Simple Explanation
The bill says that if someone who is not a U.S. citizen is charged with stealing, they must be kept by officials, and if states think this rule isn't followed, they can take officials to court if more than $100 is at stake.
S. 4420 — To improve connections between the Department of Agriculture and national and homeland security agencies, and for other purposes.
May 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,000
S. 4420, titled the "Agriculture and National Security Act of 2024," aims to strengthen the connections between the Department of Agriculture and national security agencies. It proposes the appointment of a Senior Advisor for National Security within the Department to...
Simple Explanation
This bill makes sure that the people who help grow our food work better with those who keep us safe, by sharing information and working together as a team. It also wants to bring in more people who understand security stuff to help protect our food from any bad guys sneaking in.
H. RES. 863 — Impeaching Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
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February 03, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:4,629
H. RES. 863 is a resolution from the House of Representatives to impeach Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, the Secretary of Homeland Security, for allegedly committing high crimes and misdemeanors. The resolution accuses him of systematically refusing to comply with federal immigration laws and...
Simple Explanation
This document is about a proposal from some people in the U.S. House of Representatives to remove a person named Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas from his job because they believe he's not doing his work right, especially when it comes to handling people coming into the country. They say his actions are making it harder for places like New York City because they have to spend a lot of money to take care of challenges they think he caused.
H. R. 7313 — To require the Secretary of Defense to brief Congress on progress in capturing the leadership of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
February 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:312
H. R. 7313, known as the “Jalisco Cartel Neutralization Act,” requires the Secretary of Defense to update Congress every 90 days on efforts to capture or eliminate the leaders of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, a major criminal organization. These updates must be given to...
Simple Explanation
The bill says that every three months, the person in charge of the U.S. military has to tell a special group of people in the government about what they're doing to try to stop the leaders of a big, bad group called the Jalisco Cartel.
H. R. 8658 — To require a report by the Transportation Security Administration on digital identity ecosystems, and for other purposes.
June 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:273
H.R. 8658, titled the “Emerging Digital Identity Ecosystem Report Act of 2024,” is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives. It requires the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to prepare a report within 180 days about digital identity systems used in the...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8658 is a plan that asks the TSA to make a list of all the ways people use digital identities when they travel, looking at what's good and bad about them, and how it can make everything safer. They want to hear from many different people to make sure their report is really helpful.
H. R. 8497 — To provide the Secretary of Homeland Security certain direct hiring authorities.
May 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:826
H.R. 8497 is a bill that allows the Secretary of Homeland Security to have special hiring powers to fill certain positions in U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. This means that, for roles deemed critical, the Secretary can...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8497 is a bill that lets a big boss in the government's Homeland Security department hire people faster for important jobs, without following all the usual rules. They have to tell other big helpers in the government about who they hire every year, to make sure everything is fair and the special fast-hiring power lasts for five years.
H. R. 10061 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to reform temporary protected status, and for other purposes.
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October 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:5,223
H. R. 10061, also known as the “End Executive Branch Amnesty Act of 2024,” proposes changes to the U.S. immigration system, specifically reforming temporary protected status, which allows certain foreign nationals to stay in the U.S. due to unsafe conditions in their home...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 10061 is a bill that wants to change the rules for how some people from other countries can stay in the U.S. for a while when their own country is not safe, and it also says how many people can come to the U.S. temporarily each year, like a 1,000-person limit.
H. R. 8631 — An Act To prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from procuring certain foreign-made batteries, and for other purposes.
September 10, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:869
H.R. 8631, titled the "Decoupling from Foreign Adversarial Battery Dependence Act," seeks to prevent the Secretary of Homeland Security from using funds to buy batteries from certain foreign companies, mainly Chinese entities, starting October 1, 2027. The bill lists specific...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8631 is a rule that says the government won't buy batteries from some foreign companies, mostly from China, after 2027. It also says they can sometimes make exceptions if using those batteries is safe or just for experiments.
H. R. 8970 — To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a publicly available database that includes information regarding aliens without lawful status in the United States who have been convicted of felonies.
July 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:333
H.R. 8970 aims to create a publicly accessible database managed by the Secretary of Homeland Security. This database will provide information about non-citizens in the United States who do not have legal status and have been convicted of felonies. The details available will...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8970 is a plan to make a list that anyone can see of people in the U.S. who don't have permission to be there and have done very bad things. It will tell their names, what they did wrong, and where they live.
H. R. 10264 — To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to make available video conferencing for NEXUS applicants, and for other purposes.
November 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:225
H. R. 10264 is known as the "NEXUS Improvement Act". It mandates that the Secretary of Homeland Security must offer video conferencing services for NEXUS program applicants seeking enrollment or renewal. This must be implemented within 45 days of the Act's enactment. The Act...
Simple Explanation
The "NEXUS Improvement Act" is a plan that asks the government to let people talk to them through video calls when they want to join or stay in a special travel program called NEXUS, and they have to start doing this soon. Video calls will be used alongside other checks like taking fingerprints to ensure things stay secure.
S. 4392 — To establish the Southern Border Wall Construction Fund and to transfer unobligated amounts from the Coronavirus State and local fiscal recovery funds to such Fund to construct and maintain physical barriers along the southern border.
May 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:342
S. 4392 aims to create the Southern Border Wall Construction Fund to build and maintain barriers along the U.S.-Mexico border. The bill proposes transferring unused funds from the Coronavirus State and local fiscal recovery funds into this new fund for border wall projects....
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to use money that was meant to help with COVID-19 to build a big wall on the U.S.-Mexico border. This idea is causing arguments because some people think the money should still go towards helping with the pandemic.
H. RES. 1377 — Directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to transmit to the House of Representatives not later than 7 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution all documents, records, and communications in the possession of the Secretary of Homeland Security relating to the July 13, 2024, attempted assassination of former President Donald J. Trump, and for other purposes.
July 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:388
The resolution, H. RES. 1377, requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide the House of Representatives with all documents and communications related to the attempted assassination of former President Donald J. Trump on July 13, 2024. This includes records of Secret...
Simple Explanation
The bill asks the head of Homeland Security to give Congress all the papers and messages they have about someone trying to hurt former President Trump at a rally, but it seems to ask for things before they could even happen and wants them really fast, which seems tricky!
H. R. 7414 — To require the development of a national strategy to secure schools against terrorism nationwide, and ensure domestic preparedness for and the response to terrorism, and for other purposes.
February 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:501
H. R. 7414 aims to develop a national strategy to protect schools from acts of terrorism and to improve domestic preparedness and response to such threats. The bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security, together with the Secretary of Education and other federal...
Simple Explanation
The bill, H. R. 7414, wants to make sure schools in the country are safe from bad guys with a big plan made by important people in the government. This plan will help schools stay safe by checking what needs to be fixed and making sure everyone's ready if something scary happens.
S. 5137 — To identify property located in the territory of certain foreign trade partners that is owned or controlled by United States persons, necessary to access a port, harbor, or marine terminal, and has been nationalized or expropriated, and to prohibit certain actions by vessels that have landed at such ports, harbors, or marine terminals, and for other purposes.
September 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,146
S. 5137, known as the "Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2024," seeks to address issues where property in foreign trade partner territories, owned by U.S. persons, has been nationalized or taken over. This bill identifies such "prohibited properties" and restricts...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about making rules to protect American-owned land in other countries from being taken unfairly, and stopping ships that go to those places from bringing stuff to the U.S. It wants different government groups to watch over this and tell the U.S. government what they find out each year.
S. 5293 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to authorize Secret Service to reimburse State and local governments for the use of services, personnel, equipment, and facilities.
November 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:285
S. 5293 proposes to amend title 18 of the United States Code to allow the Secret Service to reimburse State and local governments for using their services, personnel, equipment, and facilities. This bill, introduced by Mr. Booker and titled the “Presidential Security...
Simple Explanation
S. 5293 is a proposed law that would let the Secret Service pay back local police and helpers when they lend a hand to keep people safe. This means when the Secret Service needs extra help, towns can get money back for lending their teams and gadgets.
H. RES. 1376 — Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1371) strongly condemning the Biden Administration and its Border Czar, Kamala Harris’s, failure to secure the United States border.
July 23, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:359
H. RES. 1376 allows for the consideration of another resolution, H. Res. 1371, in the House of Representatives. This other resolution criticizes the Biden Administration and Vice President Kamala Harris, referred to as the "Border Czar," for not effectively securing the...
Simple Explanation
In the House of Representatives, there's a plan to have a big talk about how President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are doing with keeping the U.S. border safe, and then they'll decide what they think about it. This talk lets people share their ideas and see if there are changes they should make.
H. R. 7423 — An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 103 Benedette Street in Rayville, Louisiana, as the Luke Letlow Post Office Building.
August 01, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:299
H. R. 7423 proposes the naming of a United States Postal Service facility at 103 Benedette Street in Rayville, Louisiana, as the "Luke Letlow Post Office Building." The bill, having been received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to change the name of a post office in Rayville, Louisiana, to honor a person named Luke Letlow. This means that all signs and official papers for that post office will now use the new name.
H. R. 9373 — To prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from granting parole to certain dangerous aliens, and for other purposes.
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August 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:992
H.R. 9373, known as the "Safeguarding Americans From Extremist Risk (SAFER) at the Border Act," seeks to limit the Secretary of Homeland Security's ability to grant parole to certain dangerous aliens. It introduces clear definitions for terms such as "known terrorist," "suspected terrorist,"...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9373 is like a rule that says certain scary people from other countries can't come into the U.S., and some people are worried this rule might be confusing and make people upset or cost lots of money in court.
H. R. 8794 — To require an assessment of CBP and ICE staffing at the southern border, and for other purposes.
June 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:558
H.R. 8794, also known as the "Border Workforce Improvement Act," seeks to conduct a comprehensive assessment of staffing needs for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to check how many people are working at the U.S. southern border to make sure there are enough border workers to do the job properly, but it doesn't say how the job will be paid for or when it needs to be finished.
H. R. 8631 — An Act To prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from procuring certain foreign-made batteries, and for other purposes.
September 09, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:875
H. R. 8631 aims to limit the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) ability to buy foreign-made batteries, specifically from certain Chinese companies, starting October 1, 2027. The law lists 10 specific entities or groups from which the DHS cannot purchase batteries....
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to stop the Department of Homeland Security from buying batteries from some companies in China after 2027, but the head of the department can make exceptions if it's safe or for learning new things. They also have to tell Congress how this rule might change things 180 days after it starts.
H. R. 29 — To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes.
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January 03, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:1,785
The bill known as the "Laken Riley Act" requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to detain immigrants in the U.S. who are charged with theft-related offenses, such as burglary or larceny. It allows state attorneys general to bring legal actions against federal authorities if they believe...
Simple Explanation
The "Laken Riley Act" is about having a special rule that says if someone from another country gets in trouble for stealing in the U.S., they have to stay with the police. It also lets people from different states try to stop the rule if they think it's making things worse for their state.
H. RES. 996 — Providing for consideration of the resolution (H.Res. 863) impeaching Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 485) to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to prohibit the use of quality-adjusted life years and similar measures in coverage and payment determinations under Federal health care programs.
February 05, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:974
H. RES. 996 allows the U.S. House of Representatives to consider two key issues. First, it clears the way for the House to debate and vote on the impeachment of Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, the Secretary of Homeland Security, for alleged high crimes and misdemeanors. Second,...
Simple Explanation
This plan lets the U.S. House of Representatives talk about two things: whether the Secretary of Homeland Security has done something very wrong and if a new rule should stop certain ways of measuring health care from being used to decide payments.
H. R. 7832 — To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop a plan to identify, integrate, and deploy new, innovative, disruptive, or other emerging or advanced technologies to enhance, or address capability gaps in, border security operations, and for other purposes.
June 07, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,638
H.R. 7832 requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to create a detailed plan for using new and advanced technologies to improve U.S. border security. The plan will explore various technologies, including artificial intelligence and radar systems, and assess their impact on...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7832 wants the leaders in charge of protecting the U.S. borders to make a plan to use cool, new technologies like smart computers and radars to keep the country safe. They'll work with others to find and use these gadgets, checking to see if they make everything better without causing any problems, and share updates on how it's all going.
S. 3618 — To designate Mauritania under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit nationals of Mauritania to be eligible for temporary protected status under such section, and for other purposes.
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January 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:766
S. 3618, known as the “Mauritania TPS Act of 2024,” aims to allow Mauritanian nationals residing in the U.S. to obtain Temporary Protected Status (TPS) under the Immigration and Nationality Act. This designation is set for an 18-month period starting from the bill's...
Simple Explanation
The "Mauritania TPS Act of 2024" is a plan to let people from Mauritania, who are already living in the U.S., stay safely for 18 months if their home is not safe, and they might need to pay $360 or ask for a free pass on the fee depending on their situation.
S. 5245 — To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates with a justification for candidate protection determinations, and for other purposes.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:528
S. 5245, also known as the “Counter Secretary Negligence In Protecting Election Runners Act” or the “Counter SNIPER Act”, aims to improve the transparency of protection determinations for Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates. The bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to...
Simple Explanation
The Counter SNIPER Act is a rule that says if someone running for President or Vice President asks for security guards and doesn't get them, the people in charge have to explain why. Also, the people giving out the security have to be chosen by the President and agreed upon by the Senate.
H. RES. 1052 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2799) to make reforms to the capital markets of the United States, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7511) to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes.
March 06, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:593
The resolution H. RES. 1052 outlines the procedures for considering two bills. The first bill, H.R. 2799, aims to reform the capital markets in the United States, and the rules for debate and amendments are specified to streamline its consideration in the...
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In this resolution, the House talks about how they'll discuss two big ideas: changing how people buy and sell things to make money (that's the first idea) and deciding what to do about people from other places who might have taken things that didn't belong to them (that's the second idea). They want to make the talks about these ideas go smoothly and quickly.
H. R. 7229 — To appropriate $25,000,000,000 for the construction of a border wall between the United States and Mexico, and for other purposes.
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February 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:5,351
H.R. 7229, titled the "WALL Act of 2024," proposes to allocate $25 billion for constructing a border wall between the United States and Mexico. The bill includes provisions for the use of E-Verify to confirm the immigration status of individuals applying for certain federal benefits and sets...
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The bill wants to spend $25 billion to build a big wall between the U.S. and Mexico to help keep the border secure, but some people are worried it might cost too much without being watched closely. It also plans to charge extra money if people file their taxes with special numbers called ITINs instead of using Social Security numbers.
H. R. 8512 — To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2025 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes.
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September 11, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:25,815
The bill H. R. 8512 authorizes appropriations for the fiscal year 2025 for various intelligence-related activities and programs of the United States Government. It covers funding for the Community Management Account, intelligence operations, and the Central Intelligence...
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This bill is like a big plan that tells the U.S. Government how much money it can spend in 2025 to keep the country safe by supporting spy activities and taking care of the people who work in these jobs, but there are some rules and questions about how to use the money wisely.
S. 3613 — An Act To require Facility Security Committees to respond to security recommendations issued by the Federal Protective Service relating to facility security, and for other purposes.
March 23, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,060
The bill S. 3613, titled the "Improving Federal Building Security Act of 2024," requires Facility Security Committees at federal buildings to respond to security recommendations made by the Federal Protective Service. Within 90 days of receiving a recommendation, these...
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The bill says that people in charge of keeping federal buildings safe need to give a thumbs up or thumbs down to safety advice from the Federal Protective Service. If they say no, they need to explain why, and the boss of security will tell Congress how it’s going each year.
H. R. 10141 — To increase transparency, accountability, and community engagement within the Department of Homeland Security, to provide independent oversight of border security activities, to improve training for agents and officers of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and for other purposes.
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November 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:10,573
H. R. 10141, titled the “Homeland Security Improvement Act,” aims to enhance the functioning of the Department of Homeland Security by increasing transparency, accountability, and community engagement. The bill proposes the establishment of a Department of Homeland Security...
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H. R. 10141 is a plan to make sure the people who watch the U.S. borders are honest and do a good job by creating new teams to check on them and giving them more training. It also wants to collect information to stop families from being split up, but figuring out the money to make it all work is tricky.
H. R. 8834 — To establish a Supply Chain Fraud and Theft Task Force.
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June 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,186
H.R. 8834, titled the "Safeguarding Our Supply Chains Act," aims to combat supply chain fraud and theft in the United States. It directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a Supply Chain Crime Coordination Center to collect and analyze data on these crimes. The...
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The bill is like setting up a special team of grown-ups to stop bad guys from stealing things or tricking people in the places where we get our stuff, like stores or delivery trucks. They will have a big pot of money, like treasure, to help them do their job for several years.
S. 4818 — To prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from granting parole to certain dangerous aliens, and for other purposes.
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July 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:923
The bill S. 4818, also known as the "Safeguarding Americans From Extremist Risk (SAFER) at the Border Act," seeks to prevent the Secretary of Homeland Security from granting parole to certain dangerous aliens. It defines "known terrorist," "suspected terrorist," and "special...
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The bill stops certain people who might be dangerous from coming to the U.S. and lets states complain if this rule is broken and causes problems, even small money problems.
S. 794 — An Act To require a pilot program on the participation of non-asset-based third-party logistics providers in the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism.
September 25, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:983
S. 794, also known as the "Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism Pilot Program Act of 2023," aims to create a pilot program to test whether non-asset-based and asset-based third-party logistics providers can enhance port security and prevent supply chain breaches by...
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The bill wants to try a plan where up to 20 companies help make ports and the supply chain safer from bad guys by joining a special security partnership. It will run for a few years without using extra money, and people will check if it works to keep things safe.
H. R. 8658 — To require a report by the Transportation Security Administration on digital identity ecosystems, and for other purposes.
August 30, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:392
H. R. 8658, titled the "Emerging Digital Identity Ecosystem Report Act of 2024," requires a report from the Transportation Security Administration on the current and future state of digital identity systems in the transportation sector. The report, due within 180 days of...
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H.R. 8658 is a plan to have the people in charge of keeping airports safe write a report about how we use digital IDs when traveling. They want to see if these IDs are safe and if they help the U.S. stay ahead of other countries.
H. R. 6939 — To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to continue to implement the Migrant Protection Protocols, and for other purposes.
January 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:324
H.R. 6939 requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to continue implementing the Migrant Protection Protocols. This involves following the guidelines set out by former Secretary Nielsen's memo from January 25, 2019. The bill is also known as the “REMAIN in Mexico Act of 2024.”
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The REMAIN in Mexico Act of 2024 is about making sure some people who come to the United States and ask to stay (like seeking help or a safe place) have to wait in another country, like Mexico, while their request is being looked at, following some old rules.
H. R. 8974 — To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a Blue Campaign Certification Program to encourage employers in covered industries to encourage employees to complete training to recognize and respond to suspected human trafficking, and for other purposes.
July 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,240
H.R. 8974, known as the “Human Trafficking Awareness Training Recognition Act of 2024,” directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to create a Blue Campaign Certification Program. This program aims to encourage employers in industries with high human trafficking rates to train their employees...
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The "Human Trafficking Awareness Training Recognition Act of 2024" wants companies where human trafficking might happen to teach their workers how to spot and help stop it. Companies can get a special certificate to show they've done this training.
H. RES. 1052 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2799) to make reforms to the capital markets of the United States, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7511) to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes.
March 05, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:880
H. RES. 1052 allows the House to consider two bills: H.R. 2799 and H.R. 7511. H.R. 2799 focuses on making reforms to the United States capital markets, while H.R. 7511 requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens charged with theft in the United...
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H. RES. 1052 is a plan that lets people in charge talk about two new rules: one to change money markets to make them better, and another to make sure people from other places who are caught stealing get taken in by a special leader. It also says how long they can talk about these rules and who can suggest changes.
H. R. 9332 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to authorize Secret Service to reimburse State and local governments for the use of services, personnel, equipment, and facilities.
August 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:284
H. R. 9332 proposes an amendment to title 18 of the United States Code that allows the Secret Service to reimburse state and local governments for using their services, personnel, equipment, and facilities. Under the proposed bill, the Secretary of Homeland Security would...
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The Presidential Security Resources Reimbursement Act of 2024 is a plan to let the Secret Service pay back local and state helpers when they use their help to keep important people safe. This means if the Secret Service borrows things like police officers or equipment from a town, they can give some money back to say thank you.
H. R. 8281 — An Act To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of United States citizenship to register an individual to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.
July 23, 2024
Status:Placed on Calendar Senate
Congress:118
Words:5,005
H.R. 8281, titled the “Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act” or the “SAVE Act,” proposes to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993. This bill requires individuals to provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections. It outlines...
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The SAVE Act says that people need to show proof that they are American citizens, like a passport or an ID, to sign up to vote in big elections. It also talks about using computers to make sure no one cheats, but it might make it harder for some people to vote.
H. R. 6987 — To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to strengthen student visa background checks and improve the monitoring of foreign students in the United States, and for other purposes.
January 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,577
The Student Visa Security Improvement Act requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to enhance background checks and monitoring for foreign students in the U.S. by updating existing visa review processes, conducting interviews, and on-site reviews as needed. It mandates...
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The bill wants to make sure that students from other countries who come to study in the U.S. are safe by checking them more carefully and watching what they do while they're here. It also lets the government decide if schools are doing something wrong, so they can stop them from having foreign students.
H. R. 5969 — To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to revise certain regulations to permit certain children to accompany their parents or legal guardians through Global Entry airport lanes, and for other purposes.
March 01, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:597
H.R. 5969, also known as the “Improving Travel for Families Act,” aims to make traveling easier for families by allowing children under 10 years old to go through Global Entry lanes at airports along with their Global Entry member parents or legal guardians. The bill...
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H.R. 5969 wants to make it easier for families to travel by allowing kids under 10 to go through special fast lanes at airports with their parents who are part of a trusted traveler program called Global Entry. This means families can move faster through security without splitting up.

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