Search Results: keywords:"illinois"

  • S. 2796 — To provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.
    Status:Reported to Senate
    Words:447

    S. 2796 aims to address certain Indian land disputes concerning land in Illinois. This bill allows the United States Court of Federal Claims to decide on a land claim by the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma based on their historical treaty from 1805, without being restricted by usual...

    Simple Explanation

    The government is trying to solve a disagreement about some land in Illinois for the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma. They have one year to bring their special case to a court, and after that, no one else from the tribe can ask for any more land in Illinois.

  • H. RES. 2 — H. RES. 2 (EH) - Engrossed in House
    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:86

    H. RES. 2 is a resolution from the House of Representatives to inform the Senate about the assembly of a quorum for the 119th Congress. It announces that Mike Johnson, from Louisiana, has been elected as the Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCumber, from Illinois, has been...

    Simple Explanation

    The House of Representatives has announced that they are ready to start working for the new Congress, and they have picked Mike Johnson as the boss (Speaker) and Kevin McCumber as the keeper of records (Clerk).

  • S. RES. 752 — Expressing the condolences of the Senate and honoring the memory of the victims on the second anniversary of the mass shooting at the Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois, on July 4, 2022.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:302

    Senate Resolution 752 expresses the condolences of the Senate and remembers the victims of the mass shooting at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois, in 2022, which resulted in seven deaths and numerous injuries. The resolution honors the lives of those who were...

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    The Senate wrote a special message to say they are sorry about the sad event when people were hurt and died at a parade on July 4th in 2022. They also thank the brave helpers and remind everyone why it's important to care about stopping bad things like this from happening.

  • H. R. 8052 — To temporarily apply the E10 Reid vapor pressure limitations to E15 in the States of Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:313

    H. R. 8052, known as the “Year-Round E15 Act of 2024,” aims to temporarily apply the Reid vapor pressure (RVP) limitations that are normally used for E10 fuel to E15 fuel. This change would affect the states of Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, South...

    Simple Explanation

    This bill wants to let some states, like Illinois and Iowa, treat a special kind of gasoline with more corn juice (called E15) like the regular kind (E10) that has a little less corn juice, for a few months in the summer. This is to help the environment rules catch up to new kinds of fuel.

  • S. RES. 589 — Honoring Wadee Alfayoumi, a 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy, murdered as a victim of a hate crime for his Palestinian-Muslim identity, in the State of Illinois.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:267

    The resolution, S. RES. 589, presented in the Senate on March 14, 2024, honors Wadee Alfayoumi, a 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy who was tragically killed in Illinois due to a hate crime targeting his Palestinian-Muslim identity. The resolution emphasizes the harmful impact of...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill says that people should be nice and not hurt others just because they are different, like how a little boy named Wadee was hurt in Illinois for being Palestinian and Muslim. It reminds everyone to be truthful and kind, and that America doesn't like meanness or unfairness.

  • H. RES. 1337 — Remembering the lives lost and honoring the survivors two years after the Independence Day Parade shooting that occurred on July 4, 2022, in Highland Park, Illinois.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:493

    H. RES. 1337 is a resolution that remembers the tragic Independence Day Parade shooting in Highland Park, Illinois, on July 4, 2022. It honors the memory of the seven people who lost their lives and expresses solidarity with the survivors and all affected by the tragedy. The resolution...

    Simple Explanation

    This bill is about remembering a sad event where people got hurt at a parade on Independence Day in Highland Park, Illinois. It says thank you to the heroes who helped, honors those who were hurt or lost, and promises to try harder to stop bad things like gun violence from happening again.

  • H. RES. 4 — H. RES. 4 (EH) - Engrossed in House
    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:83

    H. RES. 4 informs the President of the United States about the election results within the House of Representatives. Mike Johnson from Louisiana has been elected as the Speaker, and Kevin McCumber from Illinois has been chosen as the Clerk for the 119th Congress.

    Simple Explanation

    The House of Representatives picked a new leader named Mike Johnson to help organize and lead their group, and they chose Kevin McCumber to help keep track of important things they decide to do together.

  • S. RES. 847 — Honoring Wadee Alfayoumi, a 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy, murdered as a victim of a hate crime for his Palestinian-Muslim identity, in the State of Illinois.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:264

    S. RES. 847 is a Senate resolution that honors Wadee Alfayoumi, a 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy who was murdered in a hate crime in Illinois. It highlights the tragedy of losing Wadee to hate and calls for elected officials and media to avoid dehumanizing rhetoric. The...

    Simple Explanation

    S. RES. 847 is a special message from the Senate to remember Wadee, a little boy who was hurt because of who he was. They say being mean because someone is different is not okay, and everyone should be nice and fair to each other.

  • S. 4164 — To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of the Cahokia Mounds and surrounding land in the States of Illinois and Missouri, and for other purposes.
    Status:Reported to Senate
    Words:1,491

    S. 4164 aims to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a detailed study of the Cahokia Mounds and surrounding areas in Illinois and Missouri. These sites are of historical significance, being part of the ancient Mississippian culture. The study will evaluate the...

    Simple Explanation

    In this bill, the government wants to learn more about a special place called Cahokia Mounds, where people lived a long time ago. They plan to study if it can become a park and how to take care of it with help from different groups.

  • H. RES. 1099 — Recognizing and commemorating the contributions of contemporary Latinas in the State of Illinois.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:171

    H. RES. 1099 is a resolution introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives recognizing the contributions of contemporary Latinas in Illinois. It highlights the significant role Latinas play in cultural, economic, and political spheres while also noting their...

    Simple Explanation

    This resolution is a special note from the government saying "thank you" to Latina women in Illinois for their important work and leadership in different areas like culture, the economy, and politics. It mentions how there aren't enough Latina women in big decision-making roles, even though they are a big part of the community.