Search Results for keywords:"international trade agreements"

Search Results: keywords:"international trade agreements"

S. 1956 — An Act To improve the commercialization of Federal research by domestic manufacturers, and for other purposes.
December 03, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,986
S. 1956, known as the “Invent Here, Make Here Act of 2024,” aims to boost the U.S. manufacturing industry by encouraging the commercialization of research conducted by federal agencies. The bill requires collaboration between various federal departments and organizations to identify...
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The "Invent Here, Make Here Act of 2024" is a new rule that wants to make sure things made with ideas from U.S. government projects are mainly made in America, so that more jobs and factories can stay in the country. It also lets the president allow some things to be made somewhere else if needed.
H. R. 6954 — To reauthorize and amend the Nicaraguan Investment Conditionality Act of 2018 and the Reinforcing Nicaragua’s Adherence to Conditions for Electoral Reform Act of 2021, and for other purposes.
January 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,336
H. R. 6954, also known as the “Restoring Sovereignty and Human Rights in Nicaragua Act of 2024,” seeks to amend and reauthorize previous acts regarding Nicaragua. The bill aims to extend sanctions on sectors of the Nicaraguan economy benefiting the Ortega family, address human rights...
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The Restoring Sovereignty and Human Rights in Nicaragua Act of 2024 is a plan to stop people in charge in Nicaragua from doing bad things by using rules that limit certain money activities, help those who’ve been hurt, and work with other countries to make sure the people in Nicaragua have fair choices for leaders and freedoms.
S. 3831 — To increase duties imposed with respect to autos imported into the United States that originate in the People’s Republic of China, and for other purposes.
February 28, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:638
S. 3831 aims to increase duties on cars imported into the United States from China. The bill proposes a 100% duty rate on these vehicles and requires changes to international trade agreements to accommodate this increase. An article is considered to originate from China if it...
Simple Explanation
Imagine that the United States wants to make cars from China more expensive, so they decide to add an extra price, like a big sticker, to those cars when they come here. This means if someone wants to buy a car from China, they have to pay more money.
H. RES. 1525 — Calling for comprehensive legislation that addresses United States policies contributing to forced migration and displacement, promotes an immigration system that addresses the root causes of migration, reaffirms United States commitment to asylum, and provides a roadmap to citizenship for immigrants living in the United States.
October 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,119
H. RES. 1525 calls for comprehensive reforms to U.S. immigration policies. The resolution aims to address the root causes of forced migration and displacement, improve the immigration system, and provide a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants. It urges new...
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This bill wants to make it easier and better for people from other countries to move to the United States, help them if they are struggling, and give them a chance to become citizens. It also wants to take care of problems in other countries so people don't have to leave their homes.
H. R. 8351 — To increase duties imposed with respect to autos imported into the United States that originate in the People’s Republic of China, and for other purposes.
May 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:638
H. R. 8351 aims to raise the import duties on automobiles imported into the United States from China to 100%. This increase in tariffs is intended to protect American autoworkers by making imported Chinese autos more expensive, thereby encouraging consumers to buy more...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to make cars from China way more expensive in the United States by adding a big tax, so people are more likely to buy cars made in the US instead.
H. R. 8163 — To amend title 10, United States Code, to permanently add stainless steel flatware to the list of covered items required to be procured from American sources, and for other purposes.
April 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:305
H. R. 8163 aims to amend title 10 of the United States Code to ensure that stainless steel flatware must be procured from American sources by permanently adding it to the list of items covered under the Berry Amendment. The bill is known as the “Federal Ordinance Requiring...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to make sure that all shiny metal forks, spoons, and knives that people in the U.S. government buy are made in America, and it has a fun name: FORKS Made in America Act. 🥄
H. RES. 1435 — Raising concern about the proposed constitutional reforms in Mexico.
September 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:246
H. RES. 1435 is a resolution introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives that expresses concern over proposed constitutional reforms in Mexico. The resolution highlights worries about how these reforms could negatively impact Mexico's democratic institutions, separation of powers, and...
Simple Explanation
The U.S. House of Representatives is worried about changes in Mexico's rules that might make it harder for things to be fair and safe, both in the government and in how they do business with other countries like the United States. They want to make sure that these changes don’t harm the friendship and agreements between the two countries.

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