Search Results for keywords:"interstate commerce"

Search Results: keywords:"interstate commerce"

H. R. 8188 — To create a civil action for non-consensual sexual protection barrier removal, and for other purposes.
April 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:955
H. R. 8188, known as the “Stealthing Act of 2024,” aims to address the issue of non-consensual removal of sexual protection barriers, commonly referred to as "stealthing." The bill allows individuals to file civil lawsuits against those who commit stealthing, which is...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 8188 is a proposed law that wants to help people if someone secretly takes off a protective cover during grown-up time without asking. It says this is wrong, and people can go to court to ask for money or help if it happens to them.
H. R. 6543 — An Act To prohibit unfair and deceptive advertising of prices for hotel rooms and other places of short-term lodging, and for other purposes.
June 12, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,685
H. R. 6543, also known as the "No Hidden Fees on Extra Expenses for Stays Act of 2023," aims to stop unfair and misleading advertising of hotel room and short-term lodging prices in the United States. It requires that all mandatory fees be included in the advertised prices so...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants hotels and places where people stay overnight to show the real price, including all extra costs, when they advertise, so everyone knows how much they will actually pay.
S. 5424 — To prohibit gender transition procedures on minors, to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to impose civil penalties on persons who perform gender transition procedures on minors, and for other purposes.
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December 04, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:3,732
S. 5424, known as the “Safeguarding The Overall Protection of Minors Act” or the “STOP Act,” seeks to prohibit medical procedures that facilitate gender transition for individuals under 18. It authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to implement civil penalties on anyone...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a set of rules that says doctors can't do certain medical changes for kids under 18 to help them change from one gender to another. If someone breaks these rules, they might have to pay a big fine, and there are plans to help people who want to change back, but some people think that's not fair.
H. R. 8985 — To provide for certain conditions on the enforcement of surrogacy contracts.
July 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:779
H.R. 8985, also known as the "Preventing Forced Abortions Act of 2024," aims to set conditions on the enforcement of surrogacy contracts in the United States. The bill prohibits federal courts from enforcing clauses in surrogacy agreements that require a surrogate mother to...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8985 is like a rulebook saying that no one can make a woman have an abortion just because it's written in a contract. It also says that if a woman decides not to have an abortion, she should still get paid what was agreed.
S. 3963 — To clarify that noncommercial species found entirely within the borders of a single State are not in interstate commerce or subject to regulation under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 or any other provision of law enacted as an exercise of the power of Congress to regulate interstate commerce.
March 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:389
S. 3963 aims to clarify that certain species that live entirely within one state's borders are not considered part of interstate commerce. These species, referred to as "intrastate species," would therefore not be subject to the regulations under the Endangered Species Act of...
Simple Explanation
S. 3963 says that animals or plants that live only in one state don't need special rules if they are not part of a big market that involves different states, so they wouldn't need protection from certain national laws. This means those local creatures won't get rules for protection unless they are important to trade between states.
H. R. 6945 — To require enforcement against misbranded egg alternatives.
January 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,098
H.R. 6945, titled the “Consistent Egg Labels Act of 2024,” aims to ensure accurate labeling of egg products and their alternatives. The bill outlines that only foods fitting specific definitions can be marketed as eggs or egg products, and sets standards according to federal regulations. It...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6945, the “Consistent Egg Labels Act of 2024,” wants to make sure eggs and foods pretending to be eggs have the right labels so people know what they're buying. It tells a special group in the government to make rules for this, but the way they explain these rules might be tricky to fully understand.
H. R. 8374 — To prohibit Federal interference with the interstate traffic of unpasteurized milk and milk products that are packaged for direct human consumption.
May 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:972
H.R. 8374, titled the “Interstate Milk Freedom Act of 2024,” aims to stop the federal government from interfering with the sale and transportation of unpasteurized milk and milk products between states, as long as these products are intended for direct human consumption. This bill allows such...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to let people sell and move raw milk that hasn’t been treated to kill germs between states, as long as both states say it's okay, but it doesn't change any state rules.
H. R. 9260 — To prohibit State excise taxes on firearms and ammunition manufacturers and dealers.
August 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:282
H. R. 9260, introduced in the House of Representatives, aims to stop states and their political subdivisions from imposing excise taxes on the sale of firearms, ammunition, and their parts by manufacturers and dealers when these sales affect interstate or foreign commerce. The bill, named the...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 9260 is a new idea for a law that says states can't make extra money by adding special taxes to the sale of guns and bullets if the sale involves trading between states or countries. This law won't change anything about the money that helps take care of animals and nature.
H. R. 6543 — An Act To prohibit unfair and deceptive advertising of prices for hotel rooms and other places of short-term lodging, and for other purposes.
June 11, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:1,695
The No Hidden FEES Act of 2023 aims to ensure that consumers are not misled by unfair or deceptive advertising of prices for hotel rooms and other short-term lodgings. It requires all mandatory fees in the total price to be clearly disclosed when reservations are offered for...
Simple Explanation
The No Hidden FEES Act of 2023 says that when you see a price for a hotel room, it has to show all the extra costs upfront, so there are no hidden surprises. If hotels don't do this, they can get in trouble with the government.
H. R. 7778 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to expand the scope of the prohibition against video voyeurism.
March 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:600
H. R. 7778 seeks to amend the United States Code to expand the prohibition against video voyeurism. The bill proposes to increase the maximum imprisonment penalty for video voyeurism from one year to five years. It also broadens the circumstances under which video voyeurism...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7778 is a bill that wants to make the rules stronger against people who secretly take videos of others. It says if someone does this, they could go to jail for up to five years instead of just one year, and it adds more ways to catch and punish people who do this, even if they use the internet or do it in different areas.
H. R. 8505 — To amend title 49, United States Code, to expand the authority of the Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to assess penalties for violations of laws and regulations relating to the shipping of household goods, and for other purposes.
December 19, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:2,124
H.R. 8505, also known as the "Household Goods Shipping Consumer Protection Act," aims to strengthen the authority of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration in penalizing violations related to the shipping of household goods. The bill outlines administrative procedures for imposing...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8505 is a bill that gives more power to a group that makes sure moving companies follow the rules so that people’s stuff is moved safely and fairly; and it also lets states help and keep some of the money if companies break the rules.
H. R. 8360 — To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to deem any sunscreen or cosmetic containing parabens to be adulterated.
May 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:405
H. R. 8360, also known as the “No Toxic Chemicals in Cosmetics Act,” aims to change the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to classify any sunscreen or cosmetic containing parabens as adulterated. Parabens are a group of chemicals often used as preservatives, and this bill...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 8360 wants to make sure that products like sunscreen or makeup that have parabens, which are chemicals used to keep them from going bad, are not allowed because they think parabens might not be safe. They want companies to stop using parabens in new products two years after the rule starts.
S. 5118 — To prohibit certain activities involving kangaroos and kangaroo products, and for other purposes.
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September 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:514
S. 5118, titled the “Kangaroo Protection Act of 2024,” aims to prohibit specific activities involving kangaroos and kangaroo products in the United States. It makes it illegal for anyone to import, sell, or distribute in interstate commerce kangaroo products or kangaroos...
Simple Explanation
The Kangaroo Protection Act of 2024 is a law that says people in the U.S. are not allowed to buy, sell, or bring in things made from kangaroos, and if they do, they might have to pay a big fine or go to jail.
H. R. 9864 — To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the introduction or delivery for introduction into interstate commerce of food packaging containing intentionally added PFAS, and for other purposes.
September 27, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:378
H.R. 9864, known as the "Keep Food Containers Safe from PFAS Act of 2024," proposes an amendment to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The bill aims to ban the sale or distribution of food packaging in the United States if it contains intentionally added perfluoroalkyl or...
Simple Explanation
In 2024, there was a plan called H.R. 9864 to stop using certain chemicals, called PFAS, in food packages because they can be harmful. The rule is set to begin in January 2025, and it means no new food packages with these chemicals can be sold.
S. 4708 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to modify provisions relating to kidnapping, sexual abuse, and illicit sexual conduct with respect to minors.
July 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,599
The bill titled “Strengthening Child Exploitation Enforcement Act” aims to update existing United States Code regarding crimes related to kidnapping, sexual abuse, and illicit sexual conduct involving minors. It proposes amendments to enhance legal definitions, strengthen penalties for such...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to make the rules stronger against people who hurt or take kids in bad ways, like kidnapping or hurting them, by changing some words and rules in the law to make sure these people get caught and punished properly. It also focuses on making sure that everyone knows these rules apply even if the bad stuff happens across state lines or past events.
H. R. 8027 — To authorize a civil right of action for individuals affected by video voyeurism, and for other purposes.
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April 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,414
H. R. 8027, introduced in the House of Representatives, proposes allowing individuals to sue if their intimate images are captured without consent in situations where they expect privacy. This bill defines the right to take legal action against those who knowingly or recklessly record such...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 8027 is a bill that lets people take others to court if their private pictures are taken without asking while they were expecting privacy, and those who take the pictures might have to pay a big fine.
S. 4546 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to expand the prohibition on destruction of veterans' memorials to include other memorials and to establish mandatory minimum sentences for violations of that prohibition.
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June 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:528
S. 4546 aims to amend title 18 of the United States Code to broaden the prohibition on the destruction of veterans' memorials to cover all memorials on public lands. It establishes circumstances under which destroying such monuments is illegal, particularly when involving...
Simple Explanation
S. 4546 is a bill that wants to protect all kinds of special statues and monuments, making it illegal to harm them. If someone breaks this rule, they might have to pay a big fine or even go to jail for a few years.
S. 5224 — To prohibit the imposition of requirements that handguns have certain features generally absent from firearms in common use, to restore the civil and natural rights of the people of the United States in States hostile to liberty, and for other purposes.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:582
The bill S. 5224, titled the "Modern Firearm Safety Act," aims to prevent government authorities in the United States from imposing requirements on handguns that include certain features typically not found in commonly used firearms. These features include devices that show...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to stop people from making new rules that add unusual parts to hand-held guns, like parts that tell if the gun is loaded. This is because some people think these rules might be too strict for everyone.
S. 4960 — To prohibit State excise taxes on firearms and ammunition manufacturers and dealers.
August 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:259
S. 4960 aims to prevent states and their subdivisions from imposing excise taxes on the sale of firearms, ammunition, and related components by manufacturers or dealers when these sales affect interstate or foreign commerce. The bill, known as the “Freedom from Unfair Gun...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a rule saying that, in some cases, states can't make extra money (called taxes) from people who make and sell guns and bullets. But it doesn't change some other rules about protecting animals and nature.
S. 4215 — To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish new prohibited acts relating to dietary supplements.
April 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:432
The bill S. 4215 aims to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act by introducing new rules against certain practices involving dietary supplements. Specifically, it prohibits the sale of products marketed as dietary supplements if they do not meet the official...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that vitamins and health pills are safe by not allowing people to sell them unless they follow the rules. It also stops people who aren't allowed to make them from making these pills.
H. R. 9196 — To prohibit consideration of pregnancy status when filing for divorce.
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July 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:795
H. R. 9196 aims to prevent states from considering a person's pregnancy status when they file for divorce. The bill highlights the risks pregnant people face, including intimate partner violence and economic challenges, and argues that requiring divorces to be delayed due to...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9196 is a plan to make sure that when people want to get a divorce, states can't say no or wait just because one of them is pregnant. This will help make sure that pregnant people stay safe and are treated fairly during a divorce.
S. 4986 — To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to improve permitting of energy transport facilities, and for other purposes.
August 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:246
S. 4986 aims to modify the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to simplify the permitting process for energy transport facilities, specifically those involved in the transportation of natural gas. The bill proposes to eliminate the need for duplicative state certifications...
Simple Explanation
S. 4986 is a proposed law that wants to make it easier for big pipes that carry natural gas across states or countries to get permission to do so, without needing extra permissions from every state they pass through.

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