Search Results: keywords:"international partnerships"

  • H. R. 7159 — An Act To bolster United States engagement with the Pacific Islands region, and for other purposes.
    Status:Referred in Senate
    Words:1,856

    H.R. 7159, titled the "Pacific Partnership Act," aims to strengthen U.S. ties with the Pacific Islands by developing a comprehensive policy promoting peace, security, and prosperity. The bill highlights the importance of cultural and strategic connections, encourages...

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    H.R. 7159, called the "Pacific Partnership Act," is a plan to help the U.S. make friends and work with island countries in the Pacific Ocean, like when buddies share toys and plan fun activities together. It wants to create ways for everyone to get along better and share ideas, but some people worry it might not tell all the details about how much it will cost or exactly how it will work.

  • S. 1325 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a fee on certain products imported into the United States based on the pollution intensity associated with the production of such products, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:12,282

    S. 1325, also known as the "Foreign Pollution Fee Act of 2025," proposes changes to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a fee on certain imported products based on the level of pollution caused during their production. The bill aims to level the playing field for...

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    S. 1325 is a bill that wants to make imported products that cause a lot of pollution pay extra money when they come to the U.S. This helps to make things fair for American companies who follow stricter pollution rules.

  • H. R. 10385 — To provide clarification of assistance related to safeguarding and the elimination of landmines, other explosive remnants of war, and conventional arms.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,695

    H.R. 10385, known as the “Conventional Weapons Destruction and Legacy of Senator Patrick Leahy Act,” seeks to clarify and enhance the United States' assistance in eliminating landmines, unexploded ordnance, and other conventional weapons worldwide. The bill highlights the importance of...

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    The bill is about helping make the world safer by getting rid of leftover bombs and old weapons that can hurt people, making sure they don't fall into the wrong hands, and keeping track of how we use the money for these tasks.

  • H. R. 8700 — To establish international artificial intelligence research partnerships, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,080

    H. R. 8700, known as the “International Artificial Intelligence Research Partnership Act of 2024,” seeks to create global partnerships for AI research by encouraging U.S. cities to collaborate with international cities. The bill directs the Secretary of State to support establishing these...

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    H.R. 8700 is a plan from Congress to help the U.S. and other countries work together to study and create new things with computers called artificial intelligence, but it makes sure they don't focus on secret stuff, and it talks about giving money each year to help these partnerships.