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H. R. 3195 — An Act To rescind Public Land Order 7917, to reinstate mineral leases and permits in the Superior National Forest, to ensure timely review of Mine Plans of Operations, and for other purposes.
May 01, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:486
The H. R. 3195 bill, known as the "Superior National Forest Restoration Act," aims to cancel Public Land Order 7917, which had withdrawn federal lands in Minnesota's Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties. It mandates the timely environmental and regulatory review of Mine Plans...
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The Superior National Forest Restoration Act wants to undo a rule that protected parts of a forest in Minnesota and allow old permits to dig for minerals there again without people being able to challenge them in court. It also says any plans for digging need to be checked within about a year and a half.
H. R. 9657 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the detention and removal of certain aliens belonging to international criminal gangs.
September 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,763
H.R. 9657 seeks to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow for the detention and removal of certain non-citizens associated with international criminal gangs. The bill defines what constitutes a criminal gang and adds new grounds for inadmissibility and...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9657 is a rule that wants to help the government send people away from the country if they are in a bad group that does crimes. It also talks about how to know if a group is bad, and it wants to make sure people in these groups can't calm down here easily.
H. R. 9118 — To cancel Federal oil and gas leases held by entities that manipulate the market price of oil or gas in violation of certain Federal law, and for other purposes.
July 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:531
The bill H.R. 9118 aims to cancel federal oil and gas leases held by companies that manipulate market prices in collaboration with OPEC or OPEC+ countries, breaking certain U.S. laws like the Sherman Act. If the Federal Trade Commission finds a company guilty of this, the...
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The bill says if a company cheats by teaming up with certain countries to mess with oil and gas prices, they could lose their right to work on U.S. government land to get oil and gas.
S. 4527 — To amend title 5, United States Code, with respect to the judicial review of agency interpretations of statutory and regulatory provisions.
June 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:461
S. 4527, known as the "Separation of Powers Restoration Act," aims to amend title 5 of the United States Code concerning how courts review agency interpretations of laws and regulations. The bill proposes that courts should independently (de novo) interpret any questions of...
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The "Separation of Powers Restoration Act" is like a new rule for how judges decide what laws mean, saying they should think about it for themselves instead of just going with what a government agency thinks. It's like when your teacher tells you to solve a puzzle all by yourself instead of copying someone else's answer.
S. 3571 — To protect the right of parents to direct the upbringing of their children as a fundamental right.
January 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,228
The bill S. 3571, titled the “Families’ Rights and Responsibilities Act,” aims to protect the fundamental right of parents to guide their children's upbringing, education, and healthcare. It emphasizes that this parental right is a primary responsibility and should be free...
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The bill S. 3571, called the “Families’ Rights and Responsibilities Act,” is about making sure parents can make important decisions about raising their kids, like choosing their school or doctor, without the government getting in the way, unless there's a really good reason. If parents think the government is not respecting their rights, they can go to court to talk about it.
H. R. 10008 — To address the effect of litigation on applications to export liquefied natural gas, and for other purposes.
October 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:967
H. R. 10008, known as the “Protect LNG Act of 2024,” aims to minimize the impact of litigation on the export of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the U.S. The bill stipulates that ongoing lawsuits concerning environmental reviews do not invalidate permits already issued for LNG...
Simple Explanation
The "Protect LNG Act of 2024" wants to make sure that if people argue in court about rules for selling liquefied natural gas (LNG), it won’t stop the sellers from using their permits. Instead, if there’s a problem, the court will ask an official group to fix it instead of canceling the permit.
S. 3916 — Protecting the right to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.
March 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,413
S. 3916 ensures that every citizen of legal voting age has a fundamental right to vote in federal elections by prohibiting the government from making voting unduly difficult unless it's necessary to further a significant governmental interest. The bill provides legal avenues...
Simple Explanation
S. 3916 makes sure that everyone who can vote in big national elections has a fair chance to do so, and if someone tries to make it too hard, they have to have a really good reason.
H. R. 8367 — To ensure labor organization transparency and accountability.
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May 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,782
The bill, titled the “Union Transparency and Accountability Act,” aims to make labor organizations more transparent and accountable. It updates the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 by requiring labor organizations to submit specific financial reports annually and adds...
Simple Explanation
The Union Transparency and Accountability Act is a plan to make sure unions, which are groups for workers, show how they use their money and treat their members fairly. They have to tell everyone about their money once a year, and if they don’t, they might have to pay a fine.
S. 3529 — To provide procedures for appealing certain Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives rulings or determinations, and for other purposes.
December 14, 2023
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,109
S. 3529, known as the “ATF Accountability Act of 2023,” establishes procedures for appealing decisions made by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). The bill requires the Attorney General to respond in writing to regulatory questions or product...
Simple Explanation
S. 3529 helps people ask for a second opinion if they don't agree with decisions made by a group in charge of checking things like toys or tools. It gives them a way to show their disagreement, ask for another check, and finally have a judge decide who's right.
H. R. 10248 — To create a process for the expungement of pardoned Federal offenses.
November 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:5,235
H.R. 10248 aims to establish a process to erase the criminal records of individuals who have received a full, unconditional pardon from the President of the United States for federal offenses. The bill is named the "Weldon Angelos Presidential Pardon Expungements Act," inspired by the case of...
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H.R. 10248 is a bill that wants to help people who have been forgiven by the President for doing something wrong by erasing that from their history books, so it’s easier for them to get jobs and be part of their community again. This is like hitting a reset button on their past mistakes so they can have a fresh start.
S. 4961 — To transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of aliens.
August 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,215
S. 4961, also known as the "National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants Act" or the "NO BAN Act," seeks to limit the Executive Branch's power to restrict or suspend the entry of certain non-U.S. citizens based on their nationality. The bill amends existing laws...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a rule that wants to make sure everyone is treated fairly when trying to come into the country, so that nobody is kept out just because of where they're from. It also wants to check that any rules stopping people from coming in are extra carefully checked and explained to make sure they're really needed.
H. R. 7471 — To provide firearm licensees an opportunity to correct statutory and regulatory violations, and for other purposes.
February 28, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,019
H.R. 7471 proposes new rules for firearm licensees who have broken legal or regulatory guidelines. If a licensee notices their own violation and reports it, the Attorney General is not allowed to start revocation procedures, and instead must help the licensee correct the...
Simple Explanation
Imagine someone who has a license to sell toys, but sometimes they forget to follow the rules. H.R. 7471 is like giving them a chance to fix their mistakes instead of getting their toy store shut down right away, and they even get extra help to make sure they don't make the same mistakes again.
H. R. 1419 — To direct the Secretary of the Interior to issue a new rule removing the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem population of grizzly bears from the Federal list of endangered and threatened wildlife.
December 18, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:398
H. R. 1419, titled the "Comprehensive Grizzly Bear Management Act of 2023," aims to remove the grizzly bears in the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem from the Federal list of endangered and threatened wildlife. The bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to issue a final rule for this...
Simple Explanation
Congress wants to change the rules so that the grizzly bears in a certain area are no longer considered endangered, and they want to do this quickly and without others checking their decision.
H. R. 7021 — To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act with respect to the procedure for the development of water quality criteria, and for other purposes.
January 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:314
H. R. 7021 is a bill that seeks to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, focusing on how water quality criteria are developed. The bill mandates that after its enactment, any new or revised water quality criteria must be issued as a formal rule. It also proposes...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7021 is a bill that wants to make sure everyone knows the rules about keeping water clean by making these rules clear and reviewable, like taking a test to check if they're doing a good job.
H. R. 764 — An Act To require the Secretary of the Interior to reissue regulations removing the gray wolf from the list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
May 01, 2024
Status:Received in Senate
Congress:118
Words:220
H. R. 764, also known as the "Trust the Science Act," is a proposed law that aims to remove the gray wolf from the list of endangered and threatened wildlife in the United States. The bill requires the Secretary of the Interior to reissue a rule, originally published on...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 764, called the "Trust the Science Act," is a plan to stop protecting gray wolves as endangered animals, and it says people can't use the court to complain about this decision.
H. R. 9244 — To transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of aliens.
August 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,357
H.R. 9244, titled the "National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants Act" or the "NO BAN Act," is designed to limit the Executive Branch’s power to restrict or suspend the entry of certain groups of nonimmigrants into the United States. The bill revises existing immigration laws...
Simple Explanation
The NO BAN Act is a bill that wants to make sure rules about who can visit the United States are fair and not based on where someone is from or their religion. It says any new rules should really help keep people safe and the government has to tell Congress about them.
H. R. 9014 — To amend title 5, United States Code, to establish and clarify the applicable statute of limitations for persons seeking remedy for legal wrongs because of agency action or adversely affected by agency action.
July 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:277
H. R. 9014, titled the “Corner Post Reversal Act,” aims to modify title 5 of the United States Code. The bill seeks to establish a clear statute of limitations for people who want to challenge legal wrongs due to actions by government agencies. Specifically, it sets a...
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H. R. 9014 wants to make sure everyone knows how long they have to tell someone if a government office made a mistake that hurt them. It says people have six years to speak up after the office finishes its decision.
S. 5098 — An Act To require certain agencies to develop plans for internal control in the event of an emergency or crisis, and for other purposes.
December 21, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:866
S. 5098, also known as the “Taxpayer Resources Used in Emergencies Accountability Act” or the “TRUE Accountability Act”, requires specific agencies to create plans for internal control in cases of emergencies or crises. The Director of the Office of Management and Budget must...
Simple Explanation
Imagine if a school had a plan for what to do if there was a big storm or snow day so everyone would know what to do. This bill is asking some important offices of the government to make similar plans for emergencies, but it doesn't give any extra money to help them make these plans.
H. R. 9696 — To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act and the Mineral Leasing Act to require reports on rejected bids, to clarify timelines for the issuance of leases, and for other purposes.
September 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:888
H. R. 9696 is a proposed bill titled the “Federal Lands and Waters Leasing Transparency Act,” which aims to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act and the Mineral Leasing Act. The bill mandates reports on why certain bids for offshore oil and gas lease tracts are...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that when the government says "no" to people wanting to drill for oil in certain places, they have to explain why, to be fair and clear. It also wants to make it easier and quicker for companies to get special permissions to drill for oil and gas, even if some people think it's not following the rules exactly right.
H. R. 10036 — To reform the civil investigative demand process of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.
October 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:792
H. R. 10036 aims to reform the civil investigative demand process of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. The bill proposes changes such as setting a six-year time limit for initiating demands, requiring specific facts in demands, and allowing attorneys to ask questions about the...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to change how a special group checks if companies are following the rules to protect people. It sets a time limit for finding problems, makes sure the group explains their questions clearly, and lets lawyers ask about the questions if they're confusing.
H. R. 7008 — To amend section 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act relating to judicial review of a permit issued under such section, and for other purposes.
January 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:560
The bill, H.R. 7008, seeks to amend section 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify the rules for judicial review of permits related to dredged or fill material. It establishes a 60-day time limit for filing legal challenges to these permits and prescribes...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7008 is a bill that wants to make sure people can only argue about certain water permits in court for a short time, and it also sets time limits for the court and others to decide what to do next. However, some people worry that making everything happen faster could lead to mistakes, especially if safety is not urgently at risk.
S. 4087 — To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to prohibit skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities from using pre-dispute arbitration agreements with respect to residents of those facilities under the Medicare and Medicaid programs, and for other purposes.
April 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,164
S. 4087 aims to amend the Social Security Act to prevent skilled nursing facilities and nursing homes from using pre-dispute arbitration agreements with residents under Medicare and Medicaid programs. This bill, titled the "Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act," would...
Simple Explanation
The Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act wants to make sure that nursing homes can't force residents to sign papers that say any arguments must be settled outside of court, like by an "arbitrator" (a special kind of referee). This means if there's a problem, the residents can take it to court instead of having to settle it another way.
H. R. 8825 — To protect the right to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.
June 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,516
H.R. 8825, known as the “Right to Vote Act,” aims to safeguard the fundamental right to vote in federal elections. It prohibits the government from imposing undue burdens that could diminish or significantly impair an individual's ability to vote unless such actions are necessary to further...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a big rule that says everyone should have a fair and easy way to vote in important elections for the country. It tries to make sure no one makes silly rules that stop or make it hard for people to vote.
H. R. 7023 — An Act To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide regulatory and judicial certainty for regulated entities and communities, increase transparency, and promote water quality, and for other purposes.
March 22, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:3,724
H.R. 7023, known as the “Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting Act,” aims to modify the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to enhance clarity and consistency for regulated parties and communities. The bill proposes new rules for developing water quality criteria, introduces general...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to make rules about clean water clearer and easier to understand. It tries to help people get water permits faster and makes sure everyone knows how to follow the rules to keep water clean.
H. R. 4278 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify personnel action procedures with respect to employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
March 15, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:4,388
H.R. 4278, known as the "Restore Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability Act of 2023," amends Title 38 of the United States Code to change how employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) are disciplined or removed for misconduct or poor performance. The bill sets new rules and...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about changing the rules for how people who work at the Department of Veterans Affairs can be disciplined or let go if they do something wrong, and it also tries to protect those who tell the truth about bad things happening at work. It says these new rules will go over any existing worker agreements and asks for studies to make the department run better.
S. 5098 — To require certain agencies to develop plans for internal control in the event of an emergency or crisis, and for other purposes.
December 09, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,697
The bill, known as the “Taxpayer Resources Used in Emergencies Accountability Act” or the “TRUE Accountability Act,” requires specific U.S. government agencies to create plans for managing resources during emergencies or crises. These plans aim to enhance internal controls to minimize risks...
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The TRUE Accountability Act wants some government teams to make special plans for using their money wisely when there are big problems or emergencies, like a superhero being ready just in case. These teams will show their plans to other big helper groups, but they won't get extra money to do it, and no one can argue in court about how they do it.
H. R. 9084 — To amend section 102 of the Revised Statutes of the United States to provide that a person who refuses to answer certain questions or is finally convicted of perjury before either House of Congress shall be debarred from Federal employment, and for other purposes.
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July 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,366
H.R. 9084, known as the "STOP the SWAMP Act," aims to change existing laws so that if someone refuses to answer questions or is found guilty of lying under oath during Congressional hearings, they can’t work for the federal government. If a federal employee is found guilty, they will be...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9084, the "STOP the SWAMP Act," says that if someone doesn't answer important questions or lies when talking to people who make laws, they won't be able to work for the government anymore, and they might even have to give back some money they've been paid.
S. 4753 — To reform leasing, permitting, and judicial review for certain energy and minerals projects, and for other purposes.
December 19, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:36,019
The "Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024" aims to make significant changes to the leasing, permitting, and review processes for energy and mineral projects in the United States. It seeks to streamline and speed up the approval of projects like onshore and offshore energy developments,...
Simple Explanation
The "Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024" is a new rule that tries to make it quicker and easier for people to start projects that help make energy, like windmills and gas plants, by giving them special time limits and rules. It wants everyone who helps make energy to work together better and make sure we don't miss important things about nature or the environment.
S. 5441 — To provide for offshore wind energy development, and for other purposes.
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December 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:15,592
S. 5441, named the COLLABORATE Act, aims to support offshore wind energy development in the U.S. by establishing regulatory frameworks and financial programs. The bill focuses on creating task forces for efficient planning and permitting processes, boosting...
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The COLLABORATE Act is like a big teamwork plan to make windmills in the ocean to get energy, and it aims to fix how these windmills work with fish and the sea. It also wants to make sure everyone plays fair when getting the right to make these windmills and has money set aside to check how the ocean is doing with the windmills around.
H. R. 7521 — An Act To protect the national security of the United States from the threat posed by foreign adversary controlled applications, such as TikTok and any successor application or service and any other application or service developed or provided by ByteDance Ltd. or an entity under the control of ByteDance Ltd.
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March 14, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,295
H.R. 7521 aims to protect U.S. national security by prohibiting the distribution and updating of apps controlled by foreign adversaries, like TikTok and others linked to ByteDance Ltd., within the United States. It mandates entities to provide users with their data before...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7521 is a rule that tries to keep people safe by stopping apps like TikTok, which are controlled by other countries, from being used in the U.S., and it asks these apps to share users' data before they’re banned, with some exceptions if the app changes hands.
H. R. 10005 — To establish a process to expedite the review of appeals of certain decisions by the Department of the Interior.
October 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:451
H. R. 10005 aims to speed up the process for reviewing certain appeals to decisions made by the Department of the Interior. If someone appeals a decision, they can request an expedited review, prompting the Board of Land Appeals to make a final decision within six months of...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10005 is a bill that wants to make it faster for people to have their complaints about the Department of the Interior's decisions looked at. If someone asks to hurry things up, the people in charge have to decide in six months, or else the old decision stays, and then they can take their complaint to court.
S. 4641 — To provide for certain reforms pertaining to Chevron deference.
July 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:442
S. 4641, known as the “Bureaucratic Overreach Review Act,” aims to reform practices related to Chevron deference, a legal principle where courts defer to a federal agency's interpretation of a law. The bill requires the Comptroller General to report on cases involving Chevron...
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S. 4641, called the "Bureaucratic Overreach Review Act," is a plan to make sure that when government agencies explain the rules, they do it clearly and fairly. It wants these agencies to share why they chose to explain the rules the way they did, so everyone understands better and can see if the rules are being applied correctly.
S. 4699 — To provide limited authority to use the Armed Forces to suppress insurrection or rebellion and quell domestic violence.
July 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:4,333
The bill, S. 4699, proposes granting the President limited authority to deploy the Armed Forces within the United States to handle situations of insurrection, rebellion, or widespread domestic violence, but only as a last resort when state and local authorities are unable to...
Simple Explanation
The bill lets the President use the army to help stop big fights or problems in the country if local helpers can't do it. But they must follow rules, ask Congress first, and make sure people’s rights are respected.
H. R. 9887 — To assist Indian Tribes in protecting Native American seeds.
September 27, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:498
H. R. 9887, known as the "Native American Seeds Act of 2024," aims to help Indian Tribes protect Native American seeds, which hold cultural or traditional significance. The bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish a program within the Department, in...
Simple Explanation
The Native American Seeds Act of 2024 wants to help tribes take care of special seeds important to their culture. It asks the government to work with tribes to find these seeds and make sure they're safe and kept secret if needed.
H. R. 7521 — An Act To protect the national security of the United States from the threat posed by foreign adversary controlled applications, such as TikTok and any successor application or service and any other application or service developed or provided by ByteDance Ltd. or an entity under the control of ByteDance Ltd.
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March 13, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:2,329
H.R. 7521 aims to protect national security by prohibiting the distribution, maintenance, or updating of certain foreign-controlled apps, like TikTok, within the United States. The bill targets applications operated by ByteDance Ltd. or those under its control, and...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7521 is a bill that wants to keep people in the United States safe by stopping certain apps like TikTok from being used if they are controlled by other countries, and it says companies might have to pay money if they don't follow the rules.
H. R. 3195 — To rescind Public Land Order 7917, to reinstate mineral leases and permits in the Superior National Forest, to ensure timely review of Mine Plans of Operations, and for other purposes.
February 09, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:749
H.R. 3195, known as the "Superior National Forest Restoration Act," is a bill to repeal a previous order that restricted federal lands in Minnesota's Superior National Forest (Public Land Order 7917). It aims to reinstate mineral leases and permits that were canceled and...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 3195 is a plan to allow mining activities in a big forest in Minnesota by undoing a rule that stopped them, making sure that checks on mining plans happen quickly, and deciding that some permits can't be challenged in court.
H. R. 10300 — To provide for congressional review of rules with respect to which the agency explicitly relied on Chevron deference in the notice of proposed rulemaking or a Federal court upheld the rule based on Chevron deference.
December 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,187
H.R. 10300, known as the “Congressional Re-Review Act” or the “Chevron Re-Review Act,” proposes a system for Congress to review rules that relied on Chevron deference, a legal doctrine previously used to uphold agency rules. The bill responds to a Supreme Court decision that overturned...
Simple Explanation
Imagine there was a rule that said, "If someone is doing something, we listen to them because they know best." H.R. 10300 is like saying, "We want to look over those rules again to make sure they're still good," because a big group said we don't have to just trust them anymore.
S. 4753 — To reform leasing, permitting, and judicial review for certain energy and minerals projects, and for other purposes.
July 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:15,686
The Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024 aims to streamline the process of leasing, permitting, and judicial review for energy and mineral projects in the United States. It speeds up legal reviews and modifies regulations regarding the production and export of energy,...
Simple Explanation
The Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024 is about making it faster and easier to start projects that create energy, like electricity and gas, in the US. It includes rules to help decide things quickly, like building new wind farms or drilling for oil, but some people worry it might not always consider protecting nature or be fair to everyone.
S. 5425 — To require congressional approval for rules that are expected to cost not less than $50,000,000 annually, and for other purposes.
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December 04, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:4,934
S. 5425, also known as the "Bureaucratic Limitation and Overreach Control Act" or the "BLOCK Act," requires congressional approval for any federal rules expected to cost $50 million or more annually. The bill amends chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to set up a process where major...
Simple Explanation
The "BLOCK Act" is a rule that says if the government wants to make a big change that costs lots of money (more than $50 million a year), they have to ask permission from Congress first. This rule is like when a child needs to ask their parents before making a big purchase with their allowance!
H. R. 7580 — To provide for the effective use of immigration detainers to enhance public safety.
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March 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,607
H.R. 7580, titled the "Immigration Detainer Enforcement Act of 2024," aims to improve the use of immigration detainers to enhance public safety. It emphasizes the importance of cooperation between federal, state, tribal, and local law enforcement in removing criminal aliens, and it allows...
Simple Explanation
The "Immigration Detainer Enforcement Act of 2024" is a rule that says police and government helpers need to work together to catch bad people who are not allowed to stay in the country, and if they do, they can get money to help pay for it. But, if they don't follow the rules, they might not get the money they need.
H. R. 8742 — To establish the Office of Information and Communications Technology and Services within the Bureau of Industry and Security of the Department of Commerce, and for other purposes.
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June 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:4,515
H.R. 8742 proposes the creation of an Office of Information and Communications Technology and Services within the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security. This office aims to review and mitigate risks associated with certain technology transactions that may...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8742 wants to make a new office to check if certain technologies might be dangerous for the country, sort of like tech police. They can fine people a lot of money or even send them to jail if they break the rules, but some folks worry this might not always be fair.
H. R. 3446 — To impose certain limitations on consent decrees and settlement agreements by agencies that require the agencies to take regulatory action in accordance with the terms thereof, and for other purposes.
April 05, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:2,876
H.R. 3446, titled the "Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2023," aims to place restrictions on how government agencies use consent decrees and settlement agreements that require regulatory actions. The bill requires agencies to give public notice and seek comments before...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure everyone knows when government agencies make special deals that change the rules, so they must tell people first. It also lets more people get involved if they are affected by those deals and lets a judge change the deal if things change and it's not a good idea anymore.
H. R. 7023 — An Act To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide regulatory and judicial certainty for regulated entities and communities, increase transparency, and promote water quality, and for other purposes.
March 21, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:3,744
H.R. 7023, known as the "Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting Act," aims to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to enhance regulatory certainty and transparency regarding water quality permits. It introduces new administrative procedures for water quality...
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The bill is about making rules for keeping water clean and safe, making it easier for people to follow these rules, and ensuring everyone knows what the rules are. It also talks about who can get permission to do things with water, like people from other countries or those building big projects, and makes sure scientists can study harmful chemicals to keep water safe.
S. 5290 — To address the effect of litigation on applications to export liquefied natural gas, and for other purposes.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:941
S. 5290, also known as the "Protect LNG Act of 2024," aims to minimize the impact of litigation on the processing of applications to export liquefied natural gas. The bill stipulates that if an environmental review related to the Natural Gas Act or the National Environmental...
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S. 5290 is a bill that tries to make it faster and easier for companies to send liquefied natural gas (LNG) to other countries by not letting court cases stop the approval process, even if there are problems with how the environment was checked. If anything goes wrong, the problem is sent back to be fixed, and people have only 90 days to complain about permits instead of waiting.
S. 4136 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to terminate the tax-exempt status of terrorist supporting organizations.
April 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,211
The bill, S. 4136, aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove the tax-exempt status of organizations that support terrorism. It defines a "terrorist supporting organization" as any group designated by the Secretary of the Treasury that has provided substantial assistance to...
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The bill is like a rule that says if a group is found helping bad guys (like those who do scary things), they can't get a special benefit anymore that lets them not pay certain taxes. It also makes sure the group can argue that they aren't helping the bad guys before losing this benefit.
H. R. 7119 — To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to prohibit skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities from using pre-dispute arbitration agreements with respect to residents of those facilities under the Medicare and Medicaid programs, and for other purposes.
January 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,239
H. R. 7119 aims to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to stop skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities from using pre-dispute arbitration agreements with residents under the Medicare and Medicaid programs. The bill prohibits these facilities from...
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H. R. 7119 is a plan to stop nursing homes from making people agree to special rules about how to solve problems before they even happen. Instead, if problems come up, people can go to court rather than being forced to solve it some other way right from the start.
H. R. 764 — An Act To require the Secretary of the Interior to reissue regulations removing the gray wolf from the list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
April 30, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:250
H.R. 764, also known as the “Trust the Science Act,” mandates the Secretary of the Interior to reissue a federal regulation that removes the gray wolf from the list of endangered and threatened species. This action is based on a rule previously published on November 3, 2020....
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The "Trust the Science Act" is a rule that says gray wolves are no longer considered endangered animals. It also says that nobody can go to court to change this rule.
S. 4263 — To require agencies to publish an advance notice of proposed rulemaking for major rules.
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May 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:945
The bill S. 4263, named the "Early Participation in Regulations Act of 2024," requires U.S. government agencies to publish an advance notice for major rules before officially proposing them. This notice must include details like the problem the rule seeks to address, the...
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The bill S. 4263 wants big rulemakers to tell people what they're planning before making new rules, so everyone can have a say. But, sometimes they don't have to if they think it's not a good idea or if they're in a rush.
H. R. 7198 — An Act To amend title 5, United States Code, to require greater transparency for Federal regulatory decisions that impact small businesses, and for other purposes.
December 05, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:2,610
The Prove It Act of 2024 aims to enhance transparency in federal regulations impacting small businesses by amending title 5 of the United States Code. It introduces specific procedures for reviewing rules to ensure they don't unduly burden small enterprises. This includes...
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The Prove It Act of 2024 is a new rule that helps small businesses by making sure they know about changes to rules that might affect them, letting them ask for help if they think a rule is bad for them, and warning big rule makers to explain what they're doing and let people say what they think.
S. 4727 — To amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify the nature of judicial review of agency interpretations of statutory and regulatory provisions.
July 23, 2024
Status:Placed on Calendar Senate
Congress:118
Words:528
S. 4727, also known as the “Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2024” or “SOPRA,” aims to change how courts review interpretations made by government agencies. The bill proposes amendments to Section 706 of title 5, United States Code, making it clear that courts should...
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This bill wants to make sure that when judges decide if government agencies are doing the right thing, they use their own understanding of the rules and not just trust what the agencies say.
H. R. 6971 — To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to immediately initiate removal proceedings for aliens whose visas are revoked on security or related grounds.
January 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:357
H. R. 6971, also known as the “Mandatory Removal Proceedings Act,” aims to change the Immigration and Nationality Act. It requires the Department of Homeland Security to immediately start removal proceedings for any alien whose visa is revoked on security or related grounds....
Simple Explanation
H. R. 6971 wants the people in charge of keeping America safe to quickly send out of the country anyone whose visa is taken away because they might be dangerous, without letting them ask a judge to stop it.
S. 3812 — To provide firearm licensees an opportunity to correct statutory and regulatory violations, and for other purposes.
February 27, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,094
S. 3812 aims to offer firearm licensees a chance to correct any legal or regulatory violations they might have. The bill prohibits the Attorney General from taking enforcement actions such as revoking or denying the renewal of a license on the basis of self-reported...
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S. 3812 is a bill that lets people with gun licenses fix mistakes without getting in trouble right away. It says they can correct problems they find themselves, and there's even help to learn how to do things right.
H. R. 6285 — An Act To ratify and approve all authorizations, permits, verifications, extensions, biological opinions, incidental take statements, and any other approvals or orders issued pursuant to Federal law necessary for the establishment and administration of the Coastal Plain oil and gas leasing program, and for other purposes.
May 01, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:2,453
H.R. 6285, the "Alaska’s Right to Produce Act of 2023," aims to ensure that oil and gas leasing continues in the Coastal Plain of Alaska, regardless of any presidential or administrative actions that might halt or pause it. It approves and reinstates necessary permits and authorizations for...
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H.R. 6285 is a bill that says people can keep looking for and getting oil and gas in a special area in Alaska, even if some rules or leaders say they shouldn't. It also wants to take away some of the rules meant to protect nature if they stop people from getting the oil and gas.
H. R. 8741 — To establish the Office of Information and Communications Technology and Services within the Bureau of Industry and Security of the Department of Commerce, and for other purposes.
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June 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:4,618
H.R. 8741 aims to create the Office of Information and Communications Technology and Services within the Department of Commerce. This office will review and manage information and communications technology transactions, especially those linked to foreign countries that pose...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8741 is about creating a new office in the government to help make sure the technology we use is safe, especially if it comes from other countries, and it will make rules to keep us safe and punish people who break them.
H. R. 8647 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to take certain actions to prevent or resolve a default of a housing loan guaranteed by the Secretary, and for other purposes.
June 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,075
H. R. 8647, titled the “VA Home Loan Program Reform Act," aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code to help the Secretary of Veterans Affairs manage defaults on VA-guaranteed home loans. The bill allows the Secretary to make partial claims by purchasing part of the...
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H. R. 8647 is a proposal that would help the VA manage home loan issues for veterans by allowing them to step in and help if there's a problem with paying the loan. This means they could stop a home from being taken away if someone can't pay, but also, the VA's decisions in these matters can't be challenged in court.
S. 4288 — To amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to provide for more efficient hearings on nuclear facility construction applications, and for other purposes.
May 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:790
The bill, S. 4288, aims to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to streamline the process for holding hearings related to the construction and operation of nuclear facilities. It allows the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to issue certain permits and licenses without a hearing...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to change the rules so building and running nuclear plants can be faster. It says if nobody asks for a meeting to talk about it, the people in charge can decide without one, but they have to let everyone know first.
H. R. 9690 — To amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify the limitations period during which an action may be commenced for judicial review of a final rule.
September 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:309
H. R. 9690, also known as the “Timely Initiation to Modify Executive Rulemaking Act” or the “TIMER Act,” seeks to amend title 28 of the United States Code. It clarifies the time limit for starting a legal case to review a final rule issued by the government. Specifically, it...
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The TIMER Act is a rule that says if someone wants to ask a judge to look at a new government rule, they have to do it within six years after the rule is made to keep things fair and clear for everyone.
H. R. 7521 — To protect the national security of the United States from the threat posed by foreign adversary controlled applications, such as TikTok and any successor application or service and any other application or service developed or provided by ByteDance Ltd. or an entity under the control of ByteDance Ltd.
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March 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,422
H.R. 7521 aims to protect U.S. national security by making it illegal for entities to distribute, maintain, or update apps controlled by foreign adversaries, like TikTok or its successors, within U.S. borders. The bill requires companies to provide users with their data before the ban takes...
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The bill wants to stop certain apps from other countries, like TikTok, from being used in the U.S. because they might be dangerous, and it outlines rules to make sure companies follow this, including giving people their app data and facing fines if they don't obey.
S. 4264 — To amend title 5, United States Code, to improve the effectiveness of major rules in accomplishing their regulatory objectives by promoting retrospective review, and for other purposes.
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May 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,380
The S. 4264 bill aims to amend title 5 of the United States Code to ensure that major regulatory rules are effective in meeting their goals by requiring regular reviews after they are implemented. It mandates that agencies create a plan to evaluate these rules, including...
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The bill wants to make sure that big rules made by the government are really working well by checking them regularly. It tells the people in charge to make a plan to look at these rules, see if they’re helping, and let everyone know what they find out.
H. R. 7521 — To protect the national security of the United States from the threat posed by foreign adversary controlled applications, such as TikTok and any successor application or service and any other application or service developed or provided by ByteDance Ltd. or an entity under the control of ByteDance Ltd.
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March 11, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:2,720
H.R. 7521 is a proposed law aimed at enhancing the national security of the United States by restricting the distribution and operation of applications controlled by foreign adversaries, such as TikTok and other services by ByteDance Ltd. The bill prohibits the distribution,...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7521 is like a rule that says certain apps, like TikTok, cannot be used in the U.S. because they might come from countries that aren't friendly, and if companies break this rule, they have to pay a lot of money.
H. R. 8668 — To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide further transparency for the use of content that is substantially generated by artificial intelligence in political advertisements by requiring such advertisements to include a statement within the contents of the advertisements if generative AI was used to generate any image, audio, or video footage in the advertisements, and for other purposes.
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June 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,064
H.R. 8668 is a proposed amendment to the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 that aims to improve transparency in political advertisements incorporating content generated by artificial intelligence. The bill mandates that any political ad containing AI-generated images,...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8668 is a rule that says if political ads use computer-made pictures, sounds, or videos, they have to tell people in the ad. If they don't, they might have to pay a fine.
H. R. 3230 — To amend the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 to provide for regulatory impact analyses for certain rules, and for other purposes.
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December 18, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:3,578
H.R. 3230 aims to update the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 to ensure certain federal rules have detailed regulatory impact analyses. This includes assessing the economic effects and other implications of rules costing $100 million or more. The bill also enhances consultation with...
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H.R. 3230 is a plan to make sure big new rules from the government, costing $100 million or more, get checked for how they affect money and people. It wants different groups like states, tribes, and businesses to be part of the conversation when making these rules.
S. 4987 — To codify Chevron deference.
August 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:3,403
The bill, S. 4987, titled the "Restoring Congressional Authority Act," aims to codify the Chevron deference, a legal principle that allows courts to defer to a federal agency's reasonable interpretation of an ambiguous statutory provision. It introduces guidelines for courts...
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The Restoring Congressional Authority Act wants to make a rule that lets judges listen to experts from big government groups when they don't understand a law. If judges disagree, Congress can quickly decide if the judges were right or wrong.

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