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S. J. RES. 7 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Program.
January 27, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:258
S. J. RES. 7 is a resolution introduced in the Senate to express Congress's disapproval of a rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). This rule pertains to the "Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Program," which was published in the Federal...
Simple Explanation
S. J. RES. 7 is like saying "no" to a new rule that was going to help kids get better internet for doing homework. Some people in Congress decided they didn’t like this idea, but they didn't say why or what would happen next.
H. R. 4510 — An Act To reauthorize the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, to update the mission and functions of the agency, and for other purposes.
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May 16, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:20,370
The H.R. 4510, titled the "National Telecommunications and Information Administration Reauthorization Act of 2024", aims to renew and update the mission of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). It seeks to enhance spectrum management, improve...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to give more money and power to a group called the NTIA, which helps manage things like internet and phone signals. The aim is to make sure everyone has fast internet and safe computer networks, but it’s going to cost a lot more money, and some people are worried about how it will all be handled and if everything is explained clearly.
H. R. 10372 — To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit schools and public libraries that receive universal service support from blocking internet access to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer resources, and for other purposes.
December 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:514
H. R. 10372 aims to change the Communications Act of 1934 to ensure that schools and public libraries receiving universal service support cannot block internet access to resources related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) topics. It updates definitions...
Simple Explanation
Imagine there is a new rule that says schools and libraries can't stop people from looking up helpful rainbow stories and facts on the internet. It's to make sure everyone can see and learn about these things, even at school or the library.
H. R. 1539 — To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to expand the types of devices for which required labeling may be made available solely by electronic means, and for other purposes.
February 24, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:622
The bill H.R. 1539 proposed in the House of Representatives aims to change the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. It seeks to allow the required labeling for certain medical devices, including diagnostic devices, to be available only electronically, as long as the...
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The bill wants to let people find important information about certain medical devices on the internet instead of using paper, but it also says that companies have to give a paper version if someone asks for it. The person in charge can make extra rules to keep everything safe and working well.
H. R. 1234 — An Act To direct the Librarian of Congress to promote the more cost-effective, efficient, and expanded availability of the Annotated Constitution and pocket-part supplements by replacing the hardbound versions with digital versions.
April 01, 2025
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:119
Words:729
H. R. 1234 directs the Librarian of Congress to switch from using hardbound versions to digital versions for the Annotated Constitution and its supplemental editions. This bill eliminates the need for printing additional copies by making these materials available online to...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to save money and paper by putting a special book about the United States Constitution online instead of printing it, so everyone can read it on their computer or tablet. Every ten years, they'll update the online book to make sure it's got the newest information.
H. R. 7452 — To direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a program to make grants to States for the deployment of broadband service in underserved areas by small business broadband providers, and for other purposes.
February 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:640
H.R. 7452, titled the “Local Telecom Expansion Act of 2024,” aims to improve internet access in underserved areas by establishing a grant program run by the Federal Communications Commission. This program would provide financial support to States, which would then give...
Simple Explanation
The Local Telecom Expansion Act of 2024 is a plan to help people in places where the internet is slow or not available by giving money to little companies that can make internet faster and better. The idea is to give everyone a chance to have good internet.
H. R. 7592 — To direct the Librarian of Congress to promote the more cost-effective, efficient, and expanded availability of the Annotated Constitution and pocket-part supplements by replacing the hardbound versions with digital versions.
August 16, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:894
H. R. 7592 aims to make the Annotated Constitution and its supplements more accessible and cost-effective by replacing hardbound editions with digital versions. The Librarian of Congress will be responsible for creating and ensuring the availability of these digital versions...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make a special book about the U.S. Constitution available online instead of in paper form. This means people can read it on computers or tablets, which should be easier and cost less over time.
H. R. 7948 — To include reasonable costs for high-speed internet service in the utility allowances for families residing in public housing, and for other purposes.
April 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:632
H.R. 7948 aims to help families living in public housing by including the costs for high-speed internet in their utility allowances. This bill allows these families to cover expenses like renting or buying necessary equipment and one-time installation fees. The inclusion is limited to the...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to help families living in public housing get fast internet by including these costs in their utility budget, but only for families with kids who get free or cheap school lunches. It also makes sure that kids have safe internet by requiring filters to block bad stuff online.
S. 5076 — To require periodic updates to the comprehensive strategy to promote Internet freedom and access to information in Iran, to authorize grants to support and develop programs in Iran that promote or expand an open, interoperable, reliable, and secure Internet, and for other purposes.
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September 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,156
S. 5076, titled the "Iran Internet Freedom Act," aims to improve access to an open and secure Internet in Iran. This bill requires updates to an existing strategy under the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012, mandating reviews and updates by the...
Simple Explanation
The Iran Internet Freedom Act is a plan to help people in Iran have better and safer Internet access by giving money to projects that support open communication. The bill provides $15 million each year to help make the Internet more free and open there.

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