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Search Results: keywords:"international agreements"

H. R. 1385 — To require the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, to develop a strategy to increase membership in the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement, and for other purposes.
February 14, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:770
H.R. 1385, known as the "Strengthening Cooperation and Security in the Middle East Act," requires the Secretary of State, alongside the Secretary of Defense, to create a strategy to increase membership in the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement (CSIPA). This involves...
Simple Explanation
The bill asks two important government people, the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense, to come up with a plan to get more countries to join a special group that helps share security and prosperity in the Middle East. They need to figure out what's good about the group and what might be stopping other countries from joining, and then tell Congress about it.
S. 5147 — To make members of the Chinese Communist Party and their family members ineligible for F or J visas, and for other purposes.
September 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:452
S. 5147, titled the “Protecting Higher Education from the Chinese Communist Party Act of 2024,” aims to prevent members of the Chinese Communist Party and their family members from obtaining F or J visas in the United States. These visas are typically used for academic and...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to stop people who are part of a big political group in China, called the Chinese Communist Party, and their close family members, from getting special kinds of travel permissions (called visas) to study or exchange cultures in the USA. It also allows special rules to be made if there are important safety reasons.
H. J. RES. 96 — To approve the 2023 Agreement to Amend the U.S.-FSM Compact, and related agreements, between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia, the 2023 Agreement to Amend the U.S.-RMI Compact, and certain related agreements between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the 2023 U.S.-Palau Compact Review Agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Palau, to appropriate funds to carry out the agreements, and for other purposes.
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December 19, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:17,323
H. J. RES. 96 seeks to approve several agreements between the United States and the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau, which focus on amending existing Compact of Free Association agreements. The bill aims to appropriate funds to...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a plan for the United States to keep helping and working with their friends on the islands of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, and Palau by giving them money and support to make things like law and healthcare better. It also talks about who makes decisions, how the money is used, and making sure it's spent the right way.
H. R. 2503 — To require the development of a strategy to eliminate the availability to foreign adversaries of goods and technologies capable of supporting undersea cables, and for other purposes.
March 31, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:1,291
H. R. 2503, titled the “Undersea Cable Control Act”, is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives to create a plan to prevent foreign adversaries from gaining access to goods and technologies that support undersea cables. The President, through coordination with...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about making a plan to stop other countries that might not be friendly from getting their hands on special tools that help with underwater cables, which are super important for communication. The plan is to work with other countries and make sure the important tools and ideas stay safe.
H. R. 10103 — To amend titles 17, 18, and 35, United States Code, the Plant Variety Protection Act, and the Lanham Act to require the submission of a report to Congress before the negotiation of any international agreement relating to an intellectual property right, and for other purposes.
November 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,166
The bill H. R. 10103, known as the "Timely Reporting of IP Rights Waivers Act" or the "TRIPS Waivers Act," aims to ensure that Congress is informed before any negotiations that could affect U.S. intellectual property rights. It requires the President or officials to submit a...
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The TRIPS Waivers Act wants to make sure the U.S. Congress knows what's happening before any talks that might change important rules about owning ideas, like music or inventions. It says that people in charge need to tell Congress about these plans two months early, so everyone is on the same page.
H. R. 2715 — To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to extend the destruction authority of the Secretary of Health and Human Services to articles that present a significant public health concern, and for other purposes.
April 08, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:511
The bill H. R. 2715, introduced in the House of Representatives, aims to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. It extends the authority of the Secretary of Health and Human Services to destroy products that, if allowed into the United States, pose a significant...
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The bill wants to give a special helper in the government the power to get rid of bad or unsafe products before they come into the country to keep everyone safe and healthy. These new rules will start working 180 days after they are decided.
H. R. 2115 — To prohibit funding for the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change until China is no longer defined as a developing country.
March 14, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:585
H.R. 2115, titled the “Ending China’s Unfair Advantage Act of 2025,” aims to stop the United States from spending federal funds on the Montreal Protocol and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change until China is no longer considered a developing country. The bill requires...
Simple Explanation
The bill says that the United States won't spend money to help with certain big plans to protect our planet's air and fight climate change until China is no longer called a "developing country." They want the President to make sure this happens first.
S. 900 — To require certain flags of the United States to be made in the United States, and for other purposes.
March 06, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:975
S. 900, titled the "Make American Flags in America Act of 2025," mandates that certain U.S. flags displayed on federal property or procured by federal agencies must be entirely manufactured in the United States. This requirement will take effect two years after the bill's...
Simple Explanation
In 2025, a new rule says that certain American flags used by the U.S. government must be made completely in the United States, using materials from the U.S. This will help make sure the flags are really all-American, but making sure everyone follows the rule might be tricky and could cost more money.
H. R. 2558 — To amend the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 to preserve foreign markets for goods using common names, and for other purposes.
April 01, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:1,643
H.R. 2558, titled the "Safeguarding American Food and Export Trade Yields Act of 2025" or the "SAFETY Act of 2025," proposes amendments to the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978. The bill aims to protect the use of common names for agricultural goods and food products in foreign...
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H.R. 2558, called the "SAFETY Act of 2025," is a plan to help make sure farmers in America can keep using names like "Parmesan" and "Basmati" for their foods when selling them around the world, by having special talks with other countries to agree on these names.
H. R. 8861 — To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to extend the destruction authority of the Secretary of Health and Human Services to articles that present a significant public health concern, and for other purposes.
June 27, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:511
H.R. 8861, known as the “Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act,” aims to expand the powers of the Secretary of Health and Human Services. This bill allows the Secretary to destroy any imported items that they determine pose a significant public health risk. It amends the...
Simple Explanation
The Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act lets the government get rid of dangerous things coming into the country to keep everyone safe and healthy. It gives extra power to make sure things like bad food or toys can't be sold here if they're not safe.
H. R. 947 — To prohibit the United States Government from recognizing the Russian Federation’s claim of sovereignty over any portion of the sovereign territory of Ukraine, and for other purposes.
February 04, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:283
H.R. 947, titled the "Non-Recognition of Russian Annexation of Ukrainian Territory Act," aims to prevent the U.S. government from acknowledging Russia's claim of sovereignty over any part of Ukraine. The bill establishes a policy that the U.S. will not recognize any Russian claims over...
Simple Explanation
The bill says that the U.S. government will not agree that Russia owns any part of Ukraine. It also tells U.S. government workers not to do anything that seems like they are agreeing with Russia about this.
S. 384 — To prohibit the use of materials that use the term West Bank, and for other purposes.
February 04, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:1,011
S. 384 aims to stop the U.S. government from using the term "West Bank" in official materials. Instead, it requires the use of the historical names "Judea" and "Samaria" for these regions. The bill allows exceptions if needed to fulfill international agreements or if the...
Simple Explanation
S. 384 is a plan to change how the United States talks about a place in the Middle East usually called the "West Bank." Instead, they want to use old names, "Judea" and "Samaria," but they can make exceptions if very necessary.
H. RES. 1395 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that it is unacceptable that the People’s Republic of China and the Russian Federation are outpacing the United States in expanding nuclear energy production and global nuclear market share.
July 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:346
H. RES. 1395 expresses the House of Representatives' view that it's unacceptable for the United States to fall behind China and Russia in nuclear energy production and market share. The resolution highlights the extensive nuclear advancements and future plans of China and Russia compared to...
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The bill says it's not okay that China and Russia are making more nuclear power than the USA. It wants the USA to make more nuclear power so it can be a big leader in the world again.
H. R. 663 — To oppose the permitting of deep seabed mining and exploration for deep seabed mining, and for other purposes.
January 23, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:1,107
H.R. 663 is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives to oppose permitting and funding deep seabed mining. The bill highlights concerns about the risks that deep seabed mining poses to marine ecosystems and underscores the current lack of adequate scientific...
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H.R. 663 is a rule that says people should not dig in the deep sea because it might hurt ocean animals until everyone agrees on safe rules. The rule wants the President to tell other countries to wait until the sea is safe.
H. R. 1421 — To require certain flags of the United States to be made in the United States, and for other purposes.
February 18, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:1,084
H.R. 1421, known as the “Make American Flags in America Act of 2025,” stipulates that certain U.S. flags displayed on federal property or procured by federal agencies must be entirely manufactured in the United States. The bill outlines definitions for terms like "Federal...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that any American flags used by the government are completely made in the United States, which means all parts have to be from here too. It also asks for a report on how well the rules about making flags in the U.S. are followed.
S. 5131 — To advance a competitive strategy against the People’s Republic of China, and for other purposes.
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September 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:75,210
The STRATEGIC Act of 2024 aims to enhance U.S. competitiveness against China and address broader international concerns. It proposes a range of measures, including countering Chinese influence via amendments to laws, strengthening economic ties with allies, and protecting...
Simple Explanation
The STRATEGIC Act of 2024 is like a big plan to help the U.S. stay ahead of China by working better with its friends, protecting important technology, and making sure it's fair in the way money is used and shared. It also wants to make sure everyone plays nicely, respects human rights, and keeps an eye on important science projects.
S. 327 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny any foreign tax credit or deduction with respect to taxes paid or accrued to the Russian Federation.
January 30, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:518
The bill, S. 327, proposes an amendment to the Internal Revenue Code to stop U.S. taxpayers from claiming foreign tax credits or deductions for taxes paid to the Russian Federation. Known as the "Hindering Oppressive Nations from Obtaining Revenue Act" or "HONOR Act," it...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to change the rules so that people in the U.S. can't get tax breaks for taxes they pay to Russia, and it will stay that way until things go back to normal between the countries.
S. RES. 150 — Supporting the goals and ideals of Countering International Parental Child Abduction Month and expressing the sense of the Senate that Congress should raise awareness of the harm caused by international parental child abduction.
April 01, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:240
S. RES. 150 is a resolution introduced in the Senate to support the designation of April 2025 as "Countering International Parental Child Abduction Month." It highlights the need to raise awareness of the harm caused by international parental child abduction, which separates...
Simple Explanation
S. RES. 150 is a plan by some grown-ups in the Senate to make April a special month to talk about how bad it is when one parent takes a child to another country without asking. This month is all about telling people why this is a problem and how it can make kids and parents feel very sad.
S. 919 — To provide for the regulation of payment stablecoins, and for other purposes.
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March 18, 2025
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:119
Words:33,220
S. 919, also known as the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act of 2025 or the GENIUS Act of 2025, aims to regulate the issuance and treatment of payment stablecoins in the United States. The bill prohibits...
Simple Explanation
The GENIUS Act of 2025 is a rule that tries to make sure special digital coins called stablecoins are safe and fair for everyone by having adults check who can make and use them. It wants to stop any sneaky business by setting up a lot of new rules and making sure these coins are always backed up with real money.

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