Search Results for keywords:"judicial oversight"

Search Results: keywords:"judicial oversight"

S. 4837 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for transportation and subsistence for criminal justice defendants, and for other purposes.
July 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:644
S. 4837, known as the “Criminal Judicial Administration Act of 2024,” proposes changes to title 18 of the United States Code. The bill aims to provide transportation and subsistence for criminal justice defendants who are financially unable to afford it, ensuring they can...
Simple Explanation
The "Criminal Judicial Administration Act of 2024" is a rule that helps people who can't afford it to travel to court, making sure they have money for things like food and a place to stay when they go. It also lets certain judges make some big decisions after a trial is over, even though some people worry this might not always be fair.
H. R. 705 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from transmitting certain information to the Department of Justice for use by the national instant criminal background check system.
September 16, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:863
H. R. 705, titled the “Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act,” aims to change title 38 of the United States Code. This bill would prevent the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from sharing veterans' personal information with the Department of Justice for the national criminal...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that the personal information of veterans can't be shared with the police for background checks unless a judge says the veteran might be in danger or dangerous. This helps protect veterans' privacy and makes sure a judge reviews their situation first.
H. R. 5616 — To require the Secretary of the Interior to conduct certain offshore lease sales.
March 05, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,732
H.R. 5616 requires the Secretary of the Interior to conduct several offshore oil and gas lease sales. The bill mandates at least 13 sales over five years, focusing on the Gulf of Mexico and Cook Inlet regions. It allows the Secretary to bypass some existing requirements to...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 5616 is a plan for the U.S. to sell or rent certain areas in the ocean for finding oil and gas, mainly in the Gulf of Mexico and Cook Inlet. The goal is to have these sales happen faster but still check that it's safe for the environment.
S. 4361 — Making emergency supplemental appropriations for border security and combatting fentanyl for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
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May 20, 2024
Status:Placed on Calendar Senate
Congress:118
Words:55,882
S. 4361 is a bill aimed at making emergency supplemental appropriations for border security and combating fentanyl in the U.S. for the fiscal year 2024. It includes funding for various departments and agencies like the Department of Justice, Department of Homeland Security, and Department of...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to give extra money to help protect the borders of the U.S. and stop bad stuff like a drug called fentanyl from coming in, but there are worries about how the money will be used and if the rules are fair for everyone.

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