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S. CON. RES. 28 — Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the authority of the President to use appropriate and necessary force to liberate United States citizens being held by Hamas.
February 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:223
S. CON. RES. 28 expresses the view of Congress that the President of the United States has the authority to use military force to free U.S. citizens held hostage by Hamas. The resolution refers to a series of violent attacks Hamas carried out against Israel on October 7,...
Simple Explanation
The bill says that Congress thinks the President can use the military to try to rescue Americans who are being kept by Hamas, a group that took them during a fight. It doesn't explain exactly how the President can use the force or talk about trying to solve the problem peacefully first.
H. RES. 1323 — Rejecting the United Nations decision to place the Israel Defense Force on a list of child’s rights abusers.
June 26, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:262
The resolution, H. RES. 1323, expresses disagreement with the United Nations' decision to categorize the Israel Defense Forces as violators of children's rights. It highlights instances of violence by Hamas against civilians, including using human shields, and criticizes the United Nations...
Simple Explanation
This resolution is saying that some people in the government don't agree with the United Nations for saying that Israel's army is hurting kids' rights, and they want to stand by their friend, Israel. They also think that a group called Hamas is the real problem because they hurt people, and the government should tell them to stop.
H. RES. 1161 — Commemorating innocent civilian lives lost in Gaza, especially children.
April 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:232
H. RES. 1161 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives that honors the innocent civilian lives lost in Gaza, especially children, during the ongoing conflict in the region. It acknowledges the significant loss and suffering of Palestinian civilians as a...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 1161 is a special message from Congress that says it's important to remember the people, especially kids, who have been hurt because of the fighting in Gaza. It also talks about asking countries, like the United States, to help make things better for the people there.
H. RES. 1533 — Reaffirming United States support of the State of Israel one year after the October 7, 2023, attacks.
October 04, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:234
H. RES. 1533 is a resolution by the U.S. House of Representatives that reaffirms the country's strong support for Israel, marking one year since a surprise attack on Israel that took place on October 7, 2023. The resolution condemns the violent acts committed by Hamas against Israel and calls...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about the United States saying they still support their friend, Israel, one year after a big attack by a group called Hamas. It also asks Hamas to stop hurting people and to give back anyone they are holding and those who have died.
H. R. 9495 — An Act To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to postpone tax deadlines and reimburse paid late fees for United States nationals who are unlawfully or wrongfully detained or held hostage abroad, to terminate the tax-exempt status of terrorist supporting organizations, and for other purposes.
December 02, 2024
Status:Received in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,770
H.R. 9495 proposes changes to the Internal Revenue Code to help U.S. nationals who are wrongfully detained or held hostage abroad by postponing their tax deadlines and reimbursing any late fees or penalties they paid. It requires the Secretary of State and Attorney General to...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to give extra time to people who are stuck in other countries and can't pay their taxes on time, and helps them get back any late fees they had to pay. It also wants to stop bad groups that help terrorists from not paying taxes.
H. R. 9495 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to postpone tax deadlines and reimburse paid late fees for United States nationals who are unlawfully or wrongfully detained or held hostage abroad, to terminate the tax-exempt status of terrorist supporting organizations, and for other purposes.
November 08, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:3,041
H.R. 9495 aims to make changes to the Internal Revenue Code to benefit U.S. nationals who are unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad. The bill proposes postponing tax deadlines and reimbursing any late fees paid during the detention period. It also seeks to terminate the tax-exempt status...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9495 is a bill that tries to help people from the U.S. who are stuck in other countries by giving them more time to pay their taxes and getting rid of any extra fees they might have had to pay. It also works to stop bad groups that support bad actions from getting special money benefits.
H. RES. 1546 — Seeking additions to the resolved text of H. Res. 1537.
October 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:228
H. Res. 1546 seeks to amend H. Res. 1537 to include provisions addressing peace with a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine. The resolution urges the Knesset of Israel to withdraw its resolution opposing the establishment of a Palestinian state west of Jordan and encourages Israel...
Simple Explanation
H. Res. 1546 wants to change an earlier document to say that Israel should work towards a peaceful solution where Israel and Palestine can both have their own places to live, and also asks Israel to be extra careful to keep Palestinian people, especially kids, safe in any conflicts.
H. RES. 1537 — Condemning the Hamas attacks of October 7, 2023, and calling for Hamas and its leaders to immediately and unconditionally surrender and to release the hostages, including Americans.
October 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:959
The bill H. RES. 1537 condemns the violent attacks carried out by Hamas on October 7, 2023. It calls for the immediate and unconditional surrender of Hamas and demands the release of all hostages, including Americans. The resolution affirms Israel's right to defend itself...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants Hamas, a group that did something bad, to give up and let people they've taken go free, and it says Israel should be able to protect itself. It also talks about making sure people in need get help and says it's wrong to treat Jewish people unfairly.

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