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  • S. 5055 — To require the United States Armed Forces to fully utilize applicable State extreme risk protection order programs, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:940

    The bill titled “Armed Forces Crisis Intervention Notification Act” requires the United States Armed Forces to make full use of State extreme risk protection order programs. This involves creating a policy to follow when a commanding officer believes a member of the Armed Forces poses a...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants the military to use programs that can stop someone from using guns if they're seen as dangerous. It makes sure the military follows the state's rules and stays safe while doing so.

  • S. 5465 — An Act To clarify where court may be held for certain district courts in Texas and California.
    Status:Engrossed in Senate
    Words:171

    S. 5465 amends the United States Code to designate specific locations where court sessions can be held for certain district courts in Texas and California. In Texas, the bill adds College Station as a permissible location for holding court sessions. In California, El Centro...

    Simple Explanation

    This law says that courts in Texas and California can now meet in two new locations. In Texas, they can hold court in College Station, and in California, they can do it in El Centro.

  • S. RES. 579 — To authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Kenyon.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:167

    S. RES. 579 allows a former employee of the Office of the Secretary of the Senate, Daniel Schwager, to give testimony in the legal case United States v. Kenyon. The resolution specifically authorizes Mr. Schwager to provide relevant information unless it involves...

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    In this special rule, a person named Daniel Schwager, who used to work for the Senate, is allowed to talk about some things in a court case without getting into trouble, but he has to be careful not to share secret stuff. Also, some lawyers are there to help him know what he can say.