H. RES. 308 is a resolution to dismiss an election contest related to the office of Representative for the Fourteenth Congressional District of Florida. The contest, filed on November 17, 2024, is dismissed because the House of Representatives has jurisdiction over general...
In Florida, there was a disagreement about who should be a Representative, but since the rules only cover some kinds of elections, the argument was stopped because it wasn't the right kind.
H.R. 686, also known as the “Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act of 2025,” seeks to amend title 18 of the United States Code to make it illegal to recklessly dispose of fetal remains in landfills or navigable waters in the U.S. Those who violate this law could face...
H.R. 686 is a law that says it's not okay to throw away fetal remains, which are parts of a human fetus, in places like garbage dumps or water. If someone does this, they could get in trouble, but moms won't be punished for it.
H.R. 569, titled the “Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025," aims to clarify who is considered a citizen of the United States by birth under section 301 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. It specifies that a person born in the U.S. is a citizen if one parent is either a U.S. citizen, a...
The Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025 says that a baby born in the U.S. is a citizen if at least one parent is already a U.S. citizen, lives in the U.S. permanently, or is an immigrant serving in the military. This change will not take away citizenship from anyone who was born before the new rule starts.
H. R. 8282 is a bill aimed at imposing sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC) if it tries to take action against certain individuals protected by the United States or its allies. The bill requires the President to block financial assets and deny entry visas...
The bill wants to stop the International Criminal Court from going after people the United States and its friends want to protect by punishing those who help the court. This means blocking money and not letting certain people travel to the U.S. if they try to help the court take action against these protected people.
H. R. 5890, known as the "Review Every Veterans Claim Act of 2023," seeks to amend title 38 of the United States Code. This bill limits the power of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to deny veterans' claims for benefits solely because the veteran did not attend a related...
In this bill, if a veteran misses a doctor’s appointment for checking if they can get help, they can’t be told “no” just because of that. Also, it helps make things clearer about some rules for decisions and loans for houses for veterans.
H. RES. 1253 reaffirms that the United States is not a party to the Rome Statute and does not recognize the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court (ICC). The resolution emphasizes that although the Rome Statute was signed by President Bill Clinton in 2000, it was...
The U.S. Congress made a statement saying that the United States doesn't follow the rules of an important world court and doesn't agree with some decisions about arresting Israeli leaders. The U.S. also expressed support for Israel in this matter.
H.R. 2221 aims to establish an Office of Inspector General (IG) for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) by amending chapter 4 of title 5 in the United States Code. This bill specifies that the Office of the Inspector General at OMB will oversee matters specifically...
The bill wants to create a special office to keep an eye on the people who keep track of the country's money and plans, to make sure they're doing a good job. The President has to choose someone to lead this office within a few months after the bill becomes a law.
The bill S. 907 seeks to make technical corrections to the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022. It modifies how claims related to water contamination at Camp Lejeune are handled, clarifying the relationships between contaminants, harm suffered, and evidentiary standards. The...
The bill wants to make sure that when people have been hurt by bad water at Camp Lejeune, they get treated fairly in court. It sets rules about which court will handle these cases and how much lawyers can charge for helping.
S. 115, also known as the "GATE CRASHERS Act," proposes an amendment to title 18 of the United States Code to establish criminal penalties for unauthorized access to Department of Defense facilities. The bill specifies that knowingly entering restricted areas of DoD...
S. 115 is about making a new rule so that if someone sneaks into secret areas of places where the military works, they can get in big trouble, like going to time-out for a long time. It's like saying "if you go where you're not allowed, you'll get punished," to help keep everyone safe.
H.R. 3400, titled the "Small Businesses before Bureaucrats Act," seeks to amend the National Labor Relations Act by raising the dollar thresholds that determine the jurisdiction of the National Labor Relations Board over certain labor disputes. For 2024, this threshold will...
The bill wants to make it so that really small companies have less strict rules about settling worker problems by raising the amount of money that needs to be involved for special helpers to step in, and make changes every year based on how much people spend on average.
H.R. 10284, titled the "Secret Service Prioritization Act of 2024," proposes to transfer specific functions and responsibilities of the United States Secret Service to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The bill outlines the transfer of duties related to detecting and arresting those...
The bill wants to move some jobs from one police group, the Secret Service, to another, called the FBI, to help catch people who do bad things with money, like using fake money or stealing money online. They will work together to make sure everything goes smoothly when they change who does what job.
H.R. 6758, known as the “Defense of Property Rights Act,” aims to create a clear and efficient process for property owners to ensure their Fifth Amendment rights are protected. The bill highlights the need for fair compensation when private property is taken by the government, and proposes...
The "Defense of Property Rights Act" is about making sure people get fair money if the government takes their stuff, like land or buildings, by setting rules that help them tell their side of the story in court and possibly cover their lawyer costs if they win.
S. 5257 aims to make technical corrections to the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022. The bill changes the jurisdiction for certain legal matters related to water contamination at Camp Lejeune and modifies the standards and burden of proof required for parties filing actions...
The bill is trying to fix some parts of a law about people who got sick from bad water at Camp Lejeune. It changes where and how people can go to court, how easy it is to prove they got sick from the water, and how much lawyers can charge.
H. RES. 9 is a resolution reaffirming that the United States is not a participant in the Rome Statute and does not acknowledge the authority of the International Criminal Court (ICC). It highlights the constitutional requirement for Senate approval of international treaties,...
The U.S. Congress wants to make it clear that America does not follow the rules of a big court in the world called the International Criminal Court, and it also strongly supports Israel when this court tries to take actions against Israeli leaders.
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...
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.
The bill H. R. 9582, also known as the Venue Named Under Exception Act or the VENUE Act, proposes changes to how legal cases are handled for offenses committed in the National Capital Region on federal property. It allows for the charges to...
The VENUE Act is a rule that helps decide where court cases should happen if someone breaks a law in a special area near the U.S. capital. It says people can usually have their cases in the place they lived last unless that place isn't in the U.S. Then their case can be in Washington, D.C.
S. 4842 aims to amend the Stored Communications Act to recognize Tribal courts as courts of competent jurisdiction. This change allows Tribal courts to issue search warrants under the same framework used by state and federal courts. The bill specifies procedures and...
S. 4842 wants to let Tribal courts, which are like special judges for Native American tribes, ask for online evidence just like other big courts in the U.S., so they can solve cases better.
H. R. 8545 proposes changes to the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022. The bill primarily aims to make technical amendments, such as changing the requirements for proving harm from water exposure at Camp Lejeune, adjusting court jurisdiction details, and clarifying attorney fee...
H. R. 8545 is a bill to make small changes to a law about people who got hurt from bad water at Camp Lejeune, making it easier for them to go to court and making rules about lawyer fees clearer.
S. 5, also known as the “Laken Riley Act,” requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to detain individuals who are in the United States unlawfully and have been charged with theft, among other crimes. The bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to expand the...
The Laken Riley Act says that if someone who is not allowed to be in the country is caught stealing or doing other bad things, they must be kept in custody, and states can ask for help if they get hurt because of this.
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